Bug Identifier
Broad-nosed Weevil
Community identification

Broad-nosed Weevil

Otiorhynchus sulcatus

Order & Family
Order Coleoptera; Family Curculionidae
Size
3 to 10 millimeters (0.12 to 0.4 inches)
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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.