Broad-nosed Weevil

Scientific Name: Otiorhynchus sulcatus

Order & Family: Order Coleoptera; Family Curculionidae

Size: 3 to 10 millimeters (0.12 to 0.4 inches)

Broad-nosed Weevil

Natural Habitat

Found in gardens, nurseries, and wooded areas; often crawls into homes during seasonal changes.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on plant roots; adults are nocturnal and feed on the foliage of many ornamental plants and shrubs.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal feeding habits; they are flightless and move by walking. They commonly enter structures seeking overwintering shelter or moisture.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans and pets as they do not bite or sting; however, they are significant agricultural and garden pests that can damage or kill ornamental plants.

Identified on: 5/29/2026