Curculionoidea

Superfamily Curculionoidea – a diverse group of beetles with over 60,000 species! These intriguing creatures have evolved unique adaptations to survive in their environments, from long snouts for plants to incredible camouflage techniques.

Superfamily Curculionoidea Latreille, 1802

Family Cimberididae Gozis, 1882
Family Nemonychidae Bedel, 1882

Subfamily Rhinorhynchinae Voss, 1922
Subfamily Nemonychinae Bedel, 1882

Family Anthribidae Billberg, 1820

Subfamily Urodontinae C.G. Thomson, 1859
Subfamily Choraginae W. Kirby, 1819
Subfamily Anthribinae Billberg, 1820

Family Belidae Schönherr, 1826

Subfamily Oxycoryninae Schönherr, 1840
Subfamily Belinae Schönherr, 1826

Family Attelabidae Billberg, 1820

Subfamily Attelabinae Billberg, 1820
Subfamily Apoderinae Jekel, 1860
Subfamily Sayrevilleinae Legalov, 2003
Subfamily Rhynchitinae Gistel, 1848
Subfamily Pterocolinae Lacordaire, 1865

Family Caridae Thompson, 1992

Subfamily Chilecarinae Legalov, 2009
Subfamily Carinae Thompson, 1992

Family Brentidae Billberg, 1820

Subfamily Ithycerinae Schönherr, 1823
Subfamily Brentinae Billberg, 1820
Subfamily Microcerinae Lacordaire, 1863
Subfamily Eurhynchinae Lacordaire, 1863
Subfamily Apioninae Schönherr, 1823
Subfamily Nanophyinae Gistel, 1848

Family Curculionidae Latreille, 1802

Subfamily Brachycerinae Billberg, 1820
Subfamily Dryophthorinae Schönherr, 1825
Subfamily Platypodinae Shuckard, 1839
Subfamily Bagoinae C.G. Thomson, 1859 [NP]
Subfamily Hyperinae Lacordaire, 1863 (1848)
Subfamily Entiminae Schönherr, 1823
Subfamily Cyclominae Schönherr, 1826
Subfamily Curculioninae Latreille, 1802
Subfamily Baridinae Schönherr, 1836
Subfamily Ceutorhynchinae Gistel, 1848
Subfamily Conoderinae Schönherr, 1833 H
Subfamily Cossoninae Schönherr, 1825
Subfamily Molytinae Schönherr, 1823
Subfamily Cryptorhynchinae Schönherr, 1825
Subfamily Lixinae Schönherr, 1823
Subfamily Mesoptiliinae Lacordaire, 1863
Subfamily Scolytinae Latreille, 1804
Subfamily Orobitidinae C.G. Thomson, 1859
Subfamily Xiphaspidinae G.A.K. Marshall, 1920

But that's not all – did you know that some species of Superfamily Curculionoidea have even been used in traditional medicine for centuries? Their potent properties are believed to treat everything from digestive issues to ..

Curculionoidea belong to the largest family of beetles and are easily recognized by their elongated snouts. But did you know that this snout isn't just for show? It actually serves a purpose – weevils use it to drill into plants and lay their eggs inside. And if that wasn't impressive enough, some species of weevils even have a symbiotic relationship with bacteria living inside their bodies that helps them digest tough plant material.

Curculionoidea can cause significant damage to crops and plants. In fact, they are considered one of the most destructive groups of pests in agriculture. Some species actually play an important role in pollination and nutrient cycling.

Superfamily Curculionoidea an important role in our ecosystem. They can be found in a variety of habitats, from forests to deserts, and serve as both predators and prey.