Weevil

Natural Habitat

Highly diverse, found in various terrestrial environments including agricultural fields, gardens, forests, grasslands, and even indoors in pantries and food storage areas. Their specific habitat depends on their host plant or food source.

Diet & Feeding

Strictly herbivorous. Diet varies widely depending on the species, but commonly includes seeds, grains, fruits, roots, stems, and leaves of plants. Many are specific to certain host plants.

Behavior Patterns

Weevils are generally slow-moving insects. Females use their snouts to bore holes into plants or stored products where they lay their eggs. Larvae develop within the host material, feeding as they grow. Some species play dead when disturbed.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks include significant agricultural and stored product pests, causing economic damage to crops, grains, and timber. Some species are invasive. Benefits include being a food source for other animals and acting as pollinators for some plants, though this is less common.

Identified on: 8/27/2025