Bird Poop Weevil
Scientific Name: Mesocelurus sp. or Mesogona sp.
Order & Family: Coleoptera: Curculionidae
Size: 3mm to 6mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found on the foliage of trees and shrubs in wooded areas or gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Adults typically feed on leaves; larvae often develop inside plant tissue or soil depending on the specific genus.
Behavior Patterns
Utilizes aggressive mimicry by appearing as a bird dropping to avoid predation by sight-reliant hunters like birds.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans; they are minor herbivores and serve as part of the natural food web for larger predators.
Identified on: 5/21/2026