Chestnut Weevil
(Curculio elephas)
It loves chestnuts.
About 60,000 weevil species exist.
TRUTH: Its nose is longer than its body.
Why This Tiny Insect Matters
The Chestnut Weevil may look unusual, but its long snout is part of a remarkable way of life. It belongs to one of the most diverse beetle groups on Earth and reminds us that even the smallest forest creatures can reveal extraordinary forms, strategies, and hidden complexity.
Meet the Chestnut Weevil
Conservation status: Not globally threatened
Endemic: No
Habitat: Chestnut woodlands, forests, orchards, and areas where chestnut trees grow
Ecological role: Seed predator and part of forest food webs
Lifespan: Usually one generation per year, with much of its life spent developing inside or below the chestnut
Fun fact: Females use their long snout to drill into chestnuts and lay eggs inside.
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