
Community identification
Weevil (Broad-nosed weevil)
Curculionidae (subfamily Entiminae)
- Order & Family
- Order: Coleoptera; Family: Curculionidae
- Size
- 3mm to 10mm depending on specific genus
Natural Habitat
Found in gardens, meadows, and forests, often on various host plants including shrubs and trees; frequently enters homes through small cracks.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; larvae typically feed on plant roots, while adults feed on the leaves and stems of host plants.
Behavior Patterns
Often nocturnal feeders; they are known for their 'play dead' reflex when disturbed and are typically slow-moving crawlers.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans and pets as they do not bite or sting; they are considered agricultural or garden pests but play a role in the ecosystem as a food source for birds and predatory insects.