Bird Poop Weevil

Found on various host plants, including trees and shrubs, throughout tropical and subtropical regions.

Larvae typically bore into the wood or stems of plants, while adults feed on foliage or plant tissues.

Utilizes a highly effective camouflage strategy known as mimesis, mimicking bird droppings to avoid predation. They are generally slow-moving and rely on their appearance for protection during the day.

No significant risk to humans; they do not bite or sting. In high numbers, they may cause minor damage to host plants, but they play a role in the ecosystem as food for other animals and by participating in plant matter decomposition.