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Curculio proboscides

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Curculio proboscides is a species of weevil belonging to the subfamily Curculioninae within the family Curculionidae. These insects are characterized by their exceptionally long and slender snouts, which in females can be nearly twice the length of their bodies. Their mandibles are located at the tip of this snout.1

Female weevils deposit their eggs in holes they chew into nuts. Curculio proboscides specifically targets large chestnuts for this purpose, while other species in the genus, such as C. rectus and C. baculi, feed on acorns. These weevils are found in both Europe and North America.1

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  1. acorn and nut weevil
  2. agricultural technology - Chemical control of insects

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