True Weevils
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| Family | Latreille |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Curculionidae |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Higher classification | Weevil |
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Did you know | Primitive weevils are distinguished by having straight antennae, while true weevils have elbowed (geniculate) antennae. |
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| ID | 1218803 |
About True Weevils
The Curculionidae are the family of the "true" weevils. They are one of the largest animal families, with 6,800 genera and 83,000 species described worldwide. They include the bark beetles as subfamily Scolytinae, which are modified in shape in accordance with their wood-boring lifestyle.