description Strawberry Root Weevil Overview
The strawberry root weevil, Otiorhynchus ovatus, is a small snout beetle in the family Curculionidae. Its legless larvae live in soil and feed on the roots of strawberries and other host plants, while adults emerge later and chew on foliage, usually causing less injury than the root-feeding stage. The species occurs in North America and is also associated with garden, nursery, and agricultural plantings.
help Strawberry Root Weevil FAQ
What is the strawberry root weevil?
The strawberry root weevil is Otiorhynchus ovatus, a small snout beetle in the family Curculionidae. Its legless larvae live in soil and feed on plant roots.
What plants do strawberry root weevil larvae attack?
The larvae feed on the roots of strawberries and other host plants. Root feeding can damage the underground parts of plants even though adults usually cause less injury.
What damage do adult strawberry root weevils cause?
Adults emerge later and chew on foliage. Their leaf feeding is usually less harmful than the damage caused by larvae feeding below ground on roots.
Where does the strawberry root weevil live?
The species spends its larval stage in soil around host plants. Adult beetles later emerge and feed on foliage, continuing the life cycle of Otiorhynchus ovatus.
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