Bug Identifier
Iris Weevil
Community identification

Iris Weevil

Mononychus punctumalbum

Order & Family
Coleoptera: Curculionidae
Size
3 mm to 5 mm in length
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Primarily associated with iris plants in wetlands, gardens, and meadows

Diet & Feeding

Adults and larvae feed on iris plants, particularly the seeds and seed pods

Behavior Patterns

Adults are often found on iris flowers in late spring; females lay eggs in the developing seed pods where the larvae then feed

Risks & Benefits

Can be a minor agricultural or garden pest by damaging iris seeds, but otherwise has little impact on humans or the broader ecosystem