Definitions

1. noun

a family of weevils, especially those of the subfamily Crypturinae, which are characterized by a distinctive ‘cryptic’ habit of hiding in dark places, especially in plant galls

“The study of Crypturidae is a fascinating area of research in entomology.”

2. plural noun

Crypturidae weevils

“The museum’s collection includes a large number of specimens from the Crypturidae family.”