Didymus (weevil) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Didymus
Didymus metrosideri
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Superfamily:	Curculionoidea
Family:	Curculionidae
Subfamily:	Cryptorhynchinae
Genus:	Didymus Kuschel, 1982
Species
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Didymus is a group of small insects called weevils. Weevils are a special type of beetle that belong to the family Curculionidae. These tiny creatures are known for their unique snouts. The Didymus genus includes several different species of weevils.

What are Didymus Weevils?

Didymus weevils are part of a large family of beetles. They are often small and have hard outer shells. Like all insects, they have six legs and a body divided into three main parts: a head, a thorax, and an abdomen. Weevils use their long snouts to bore into plants. They feed on plant material and lay their eggs inside plants.

Where Do Didymus Weevils Live?

You can find Didymus weevils in a few specific places around the world. Most of these species live in New Zealand. They are also found on the Kermadec Islands and Norfolk Island. These islands are located in the Pacific Ocean. The weevils thrive in the natural environments of these areas.

Types of Didymus Weevils

The Didymus genus includes several known species. Each species has its own unique features. Scientists study these differences to understand how they are related. Here are some of the species in this group:

• Didymus bicostatus
• Didymus erroneous
• Didymus impexus
• Didymus intutus
• Didymus metrosideri
• Didymus setosus

One important species is Acalles intutus. This particular weevil was first described by a scientist named Pascoe in 1876. It is considered the "type species" for the Didymus group. This means it helps scientists define and understand the characteristics of all other species in the genus.