Iris Weevil
Scientific Name: 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
Identified on: 5/25/2026