Snout beetles

Beetles that belong to the family Curculionidae are commonly called 'weevils' or 'snout beetles' for their distinct snout-like extensions. Weevil snouts range from short and beaklike, to long and slender. Similar to Darwin's finches, the snouts of these beetles are highly adapted to particular food sources.

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Bark beetles possess short beak-like rostrums that are suited for piercing into the bark of trees. You can find bark beetles in the inner barks of trees, where they feed and lay eggs. — Bark beetles possess short beak-like rostrums that are suited for piercing into the bark of trees. You can find bark beetles in the inner barks of trees, where they feed and lay eggs.

Broad-nosed weevils have short and wide snouts, and feed on fresh leaves and flowers. This weevil was found on the leaves of a Western Cedar tree in the Rose Garden. — Broad-nosed weevils have short and wide snouts, and feed on fresh leaves and flowers. This weevil was found on the leaves of a Western Cedar tree in the Rose Garden.

Long-nosed weevils have elongated snouts, useful for puncturing fruits and seeds. Keep an eye out for Lewis & Clark's Gonzo weevil — Long-nosed weevils have elongated snouts, useful for puncturing fruits and seeds. Keep an eye out for Lewis & Clark's Gonzo weevil