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.
Weevils are a type of beetle belonging to the superfamily Curculionoidea. They are usually small, less than 6 mm (0.24 in), and herbivorous. About 97,000 species of weevils are known. They belong to several families, with most of them in the family Curculionidae. Some other beetles, although not closely related, bear the name "weevil", such as the biscuit weevil, which belongs to the family Ptinidae.
Anthonomus is a genus of weevils. This genus includes major agricultural pests such as the boll weevil, strawberry blossom weevil, and pepper weevil, as well as promising biological pest control agents such as Anthonomus santacruzi.
Ceutorhynchini is a true weevil tribe in the subfamily Baridinae.
Liparus coronatus is a species of weevil native to Europe.
Dryocoetes autographus is a species of weevil native to Europe.
Hylesinus fraxini is a species of weevil native to Europe.
Dryocoetes villosus is a species of weevil native to Europe.
Orthotomicus laricis is a species of weevil native to Europe.
Trypodendron domesticum is a species of weevil native to Europe.
Grypus equiseti, known by the common name horsetail weevil, is a species of weevil native to Europe. It feeds on Equisetum arvense and Equisetum palustre plants. It has been introduced to New Zealand to control Equisetum arvense, which is an invasive species there.
Notaris acridulus is a species of weevil native to Europe.
Thryogenes nereis is a species of weevil native to Europe.
Tournotaris bimaculatus is a species of weevil native to Europe.
Conoderinae is a subfamily of true weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae. There are more than 210 genera in 15 tribes, and about 2,400 described species in Conoderinae.
Scolytus quadrispinosus, the hickory bark beetle, is a species of typical bark beetle in the family Curculionidae. It is found in North America.
Scolytus rugulosus, known generally as shothole borer, is a species of typical bark beetle in the family Curculionidae. Other common names include the fruit tree bark beetle and apple tree beetle. It is found in North America.
Scolytus mali, known generally as larger shothole borer, is a species of typical bark beetle in the family Curculionidae. Other common names include the apple bark beetle and large fruit bark beetle. It is found in North America.
Scolytus muticus, known generally as the hackberry engraver or hackberry beetle, is a species of typical bark beetle in the family Curculionidae. It is found in North America.
Cylindrocopturus mediinotus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America.
