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subfamily [Brit ˈsʌbfamɪli, ˈsʌbfam(ə)li, Am ˈsəbˌfæm(ə)li] N (all contexts)

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Estimated from the fossil record, eusociality in this subfamily evolved about 20 to 22 million years ago, which is relatively recent in comparison with other inferred eusociality origins. en.wikipedia.org

Thus, it will probably be eventually assigned to a new, yet-to-be-named subfamily. en.wikipedia.org

It contains over 23,500 described species in 2,200 genera, and is therefore the largest weevil subfamily known. en.wikipedia.org

The latter subfamily is much smaller, including some 20 genera, and they typically have the rudiments of a vein in the forewings. en.wikipedia.org

Unlike the many epiphytes and lithophytes which comprise the rest of the family, with a few exceptions, all of the members of this subfamily are either terrestrial or saxicolous. en.wikipedia.org

In fact, it fits well into the ceratopsine subfamily, apart from its one feature of a shortened frill. en.wikipedia.org

The subfamily is of considerable economic importance, being grown as vegetables and seasoning, medicinal plants and ornamentals. en.wikipedia.org

The chrysalis is camouflaged as a leaf, similar to that of other members of the subfamily. en.wikipedia.org

This is the oldest record of the subfamily, although the species is only tentatively placed in the genus. en.wikipedia.org

Members of the subfamily are known for specializing on diplopods (millipedes). en.wikipedia.org

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