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acorn weevil

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The acorn weevil is a type of insect belonging to the weevil family Curculionidae. These weevils are characterized by their exceptionally long, slender snouts, which in females can be nearly twice the length of their bodies. They possess mandibles at the tip of this snout.1

Acorn weevils deposit their eggs in holes they chew into nuts. Different species have specific preferences for nuts; for instance, Curculio proboscides targets large chestnuts, while C. rectus and C. baculi feed on acorns. These insects are prevalent in both Europe and North America.1

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