curculionid
Curculionidae is the largest family of beetles, commonly known as weevils or snout beetles. This diverse group is characterized by a distinctive elongated snout, or rostrum, which is a modification of the head. At the tip of the rostrum are chewing mouthparts. Weevils are found in nearly all terrestrial habitats worldwide, except for Antarctica. They exhibit a wide range of sizes and appearances, though the presence of the rostrum is a defining feature.
The life cycle of most weevils involves complete metamorphosis, with egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages. The