Alfalfa Weevil

Natural Habitat

Agricultural fields, meadows, and areas with legume plants like alfalfa and clover

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; both larvae and adults feed on alfalfa leaves and other legumes

Behavior Patterns

They undergo complete metamorphosis; adults overwinter in soil or leaf litter and emerge in spring to lay eggs inside plant stems

Risks & Benefits

Significant agricultural pest that can cause extensive damage to alfalfa crops; no direct risk to humans or pets

Identified on: 5/21/2026