Have you ever seen a weevil up close before? These tiny insects are famous for their ability to drill holes. A weevil drilling a hole into an acorn is a fascinating process to observe. But why do they ...

The small hole in the shell of an acorn is a sure sign it's been the home for an acorn weevil larva. Credit: Julia Bayly / BDN There are those who might say having your mouth inches away from the rest ...

This fuzzy acorn weevil uses her snout to drill through an acorn's shell. This fuzzy acorn weevil can’t crack open acorns like a woodpecker or chomp through them like a squirrel. Instead, she uses her ...