Weevil

Scientific Name: Curculionidae (family)

Order & Family: Order: Coleoptera, Family: Curculionidae

Size: Typically 3mm to 10mm in length

Weevil

Natural Habitat

Found globally in diverse environments including forests, gardens, and households where grains are stored.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; feeds on a wide variety of plant matter including roots, leaves, fruits, and seeds or stored grains.

Behavior Patterns

Known for their elongated snouts used for feeding and egg-laying; many species are nocturnal and will play dead when threatened.

Risks & Benefits

Primarily agricultural and household pests that can damage crops and contaminate pantry goods; they pose no physical risk to humans.

Identified on: 5/28/2026