Tule Pea Weevil

Natural Habitat

Found in agricultural fields, meadows, and areas with legumes like sweetclover, alfalfa, and peas.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; adults feed on the leaves and stems of legumes, while larvae feed on the roots and nitrogen-fixing nodules.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are most active in the spring and fall; they often feed at night or in the early morning and may play dead when disturbed.

Risks & Benefits

Primarily an agricultural pest that can damage legume crops; they pose no direct risk to humans or pets but are an important food source for birds and spiders.

Identified on: 6/6/2026