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Aades
Sign in to saveAades is a genus of beetles in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as weevils. These insects are found in various parts of the world, including North and South America, Asia, and Europe. They are generally small in size, with most species measuring between in length.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderColeoptera
- FamilyCurculionidae
Aades là một chi bọ cánh cứngthuộc họ Curculionidae.
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 32
- Family
- Curculionidae
- Collections
- NMV, NHMUK, QM
- Recorded in
- Australia, Burma (Myanmar)
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Encyclopedic overview
6 sectionsContents
- Biology
- Pest status
- Control
- Ecological importance
- Species
- References
Aades is a genus of beetles in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as weevils. These insects are found in various parts of the world, including North and South America, Asia, and Europe. They are generally small in size, with most species measuring between in length.
== Biology == Aades are known for their elongated snouts, which they use to bore into plants and feed on the tissue inside. This can cause significant damage to crops, making them a major pest in agricultural settings. Some species of Aades are also known to feed on flowers and fruit, causing further damage to plants. The genus Aades contains over 100 described species, many of which are important agricultural pests.
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