Community identification
Vine Vine Weevil
Otiorhynchus sulcatus
- Order & Family
- Order: Coleoptera; Family: Curculionidae
- Size
- Approximately 8 to 11 millimeters in length.
Natural Habitat
Found in gardens, nurseries, and greenhouses; often hides in crevices or under debris during the day.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on the leaves of a wide variety of ornamental plants and fruits; larvae (grubs) eat plant roots.
Behavior Patterns
They are nocturnal feeders and are flightless. This species is parthenogenetic, meaning females can reproduce without mating, and no males have been found.
Risks & Benefits
They are a significant agricultural and horticultural pest. While they pose no direct risk to humans, they can severely damage or kill garden plants and commercial crops.