emesidae

/ɛˈmiːzɪdeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a subfamily of weevils, typically having the elytra separated and the body narrow, in the family Curculionidae

“The entomologist studied the emesidae family of weevils, observing their distinct features.”

Synonyms

  • curculionid weevils
  • weevil subfamily

Antonyms

  • beetle family
  • scarabaeid