How to Identify Attelabidae

Attelabidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Coleoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 22 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Attelabidae Species

How to identify Pterocolus ovatus (J.C.Fabricius, 1802)

Pterocolus ovatus (J.C.Fabricius, 1802)

Pterocolus ovatus (J.C.Fabricius, 1802)

Pterocolus ovatus, the thief weevil, is an Attelabidae beetle found in North Ame…

How to identify Attelabus nitens (J.A.Scopoli, 1763)

Attelabus nitens (J.A.Scopoli, 1763)

Attelabus nitens (J.A.Scopoli, 1763)

Attelabus nitens, the oak leaf-roller, is a leaf-rolling weevil species in Attel…

How to identify Rhynchites auratus (J.A.Scopoli, 1763)

Rhynchites auratus (J.A.Scopoli, 1763)

Rhynchites auratus (J.A.Scopoli, 1763)

Rhynchites auratus is a weevil that acts as a serious orchard pest of cherry and…

How to identify Eugnamptus angustatus (J.F.W.Herbst, 1797)

Eugnamptus angustatus (J.F.W.Herbst, 1797)

Eugnamptus angustatus (J.F.W.Herbst, 1797)

Eugnamptus angustatus is a leaf rolling weevil found in North America whose larv…

How to identify Homoeolabus analis (J.C.W.Illiger, 1794)

Homoeolabus analis (J.C.W.Illiger, 1794)

Homoeolabus analis (J.C.W.Illiger, 1794)

Homoeolabus analis, the oak leaf rolling weevil, is an Attelabidae beetle found …

How to identify Apoderus coryli (C.Linnaeus, 1758)

Apoderus coryli (C.Linnaeus, 1758)

Apoderus coryli (C.Linnaeus, 1758)

Apoderus coryli is a primitive weevil found across Europe, eastern Palearctic, a…

How to identify Himatolabus pubescens (Say & T., 1826)

Himatolabus pubescens (Say & T., 1826)

Himatolabus pubescens (Say & T., 1826)

Himatolabus pubescens is a leaf-rolling weevil beetle species found in North Ame…

How to identify Merhynchites bicolor (J.C.Fabricius, 1775)

Merhynchites bicolor (J.C.Fabricius, 1775)

Merhynchites bicolor (J.C.Fabricius, 1775)

The rose curculio, Merhynchites bicolor, is a North American leaf rolling weevil…

How to identify Deporaus betulae Stephens, 1831

Deporaus betulae Stephens, 1831

Deporaus betulae Stephens, 1831

Deporaus betulae is a European weevil species that feeds on birches, belonging t…

How to identify Attelabus bipustulatus J.C.Fabricius, 1777

Attelabus bipustulatus J.C.Fabricius, 1777

Attelabus bipustulatus J.C.Fabricius, 1777

Attelabus bipustulatus is a leaf-rolling weevil species in the beetle family Att…

How to identify Trachelophorus giraffa Voss, 1929

Trachelophorus giraffa Voss, 1929

Trachelophorus giraffa Voss, 1929

Trachelophorus giraffa, the giraffe weevil, is a sexually dimorphic small weevil…

How to identify Merhynchites wickhami Hamilton, 1979

Merhynchites wickhami Hamilton, 1979

Merhynchites wickhami Hamilton, 1979

Merhynchites wickhami, the western rose curculio, is a leaf rolling weevil found…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Attelabidae?

Attelabidae animals belong to the Coleoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Scopoli in 1763, has distinct characteristics for its adult and larval life stages. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Attelabidae?

Attelabidae is classified in the order Coleoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. Adult individuals have a shiny red bell-shaped pronotum, a shiny black or dark brown head with protruding eyes, a distinct neck, and short rounded elytra.

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