Apoderus is a genus of weevils in the Attelabidae family that is best known for its elegant, elongated “neck” and meticulous leaf-rolling behavior used for nesting and protecting larvae. Members of Apoderus are small to medium-sized beetles, typically 4–12 mm long. They are immediately recognizable by their distinctive shape consisting of an elongated pronotum (“neck”) that gives them a slender, “necked” appearance connecting the head to the thorax. The head has a short rostrum (snout) that is less pronounced than in many weevils. The antennae are elbowed and often clubbed at the end. The elytra (wing covers) are smooth, shiny, often brightly colored, typically reddish, orange, or black. Thet are compact and oval, with a contrasting narrow “neck.” Males and females may differ slightly in neck length or body proportions, especially in species where sexual dimorphism is developed.

Apoderus species are leaf-rollers, a hallmark of the Attelabidae family. The female cuts slits in the leaf and rolls part of it into a tight cylinder or cone, where she lays one or a few eggs inside before sealing it with plant material. The larva hatches inside, feeding on the leaf tissue and later pupating within the roll. This rolling not only protects the larvae from predators and drying out but also provides a self-contained food source.

Adults feed on leaves, leaving small feeding marks or holes. Generally a non-pest species, though they can cause minor cosmetic damage to ornamental or forest trees. Their unique shape and habits make them popular study subjects in behavioral ecology and entomology.