
Community identification
Iris Weevil
Mononychus punctumalbum
- Order & Family
- Coleoptera: Curculionidae
- Size
- 3 mm to 5 mm in length
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