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Weevil

Hypothenemus eruditus

Classification

Class
Insecta

Weevils are beetles belonging to the superfamily Curculionoidea, known for their very long snouts. They are usually small – less than 6 mm (1⁄4 in) in length – and herbivorous. Approximately 97,000 species of weevils are known.

Distribution

Marchioro M, Faccoli M, Dal Cortivo M, Branco M, Roques A, Garcia A, Ruzzier E · CC BY
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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 35United Kingdom · 1