Billbeetle

/ˈbɪlˌbitəl/ noun

Definition

A type of beetle, possibly from the Curculionidae family or a similar beetle with a bill-like snout used for feeding on plants.

Etymology

From 'bill' (a pointed projection or beak) + 'beetle' (the insect). The compound name describes beetles with prominent snout-like projections.

Kelly Says

Weevils are sometimes called bill-beetles because their long snouts look like bird beaks—they use these to drill into seeds and grains!

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