Pea Weevil

Natural Habitat

Fields containing pea crops, gardens, and stored legumes

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed exclusively on the seeds of peas (Pisum sativum) inside the pod; adults feed on the pollen of the host plant.

Behavior Patterns

Adults emerge in spring to feed on pollen before laying eggs on developing pea pods. Larvae tunnel into the seeds where they pupate. They have a single generation per year and often overwinter in stored seeds or sheltered outdoor locations.

Risks & Benefits

Major agricultural pest that reduces seed quality and germination rates. They pose no direct risk to humans, but can cause significant economic losses in the pulse industry.

Identified on: 6/5/2026