description Black Vine Weevil Overview
Black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is a dark, wingless snout beetle in the family Curculionidae. Native to Europe and established as an introduced pest in several other regions, it has nocturnal adults that notch leaf edges and soil-dwelling larvae that feed on roots, especially in ornamental plants, nursery stock, strawberries, and container-grown crops. It is managed chiefly because larval feeding can weaken or kill plants.
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What damage does the black vine weevil cause?
Adult black vine weevils notch the edges of leaves, while their larvae feed on roots in the soil. This two-stage feeding pattern can weaken or kill susceptible plants.
What is the scientific name of the black vine weevil?
The black vine weevil is Otiorhynchus sulcatus. It is a dark, wingless snout beetle in the family Curculionidae.
When are black vine weevils active?
Adults are nocturnal, so they usually feed after dark. The larvae remain in the soil and attack plant roots.
Where did the black vine weevil originate?
The species is native to Europe. It has since become established as an introduced pest in several other regions.
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