description Pepper Weevil Overview
The pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii, is a small weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae and a specialized pest of cultivated peppers. Females lay eggs in flower buds or young fruit, and the larvae feed inside the developing pepper; damaged buds and fruit can then yellow, fall, or fail to mature. The species affects pepper production in warm regions of the Americas because its concealed feeding stages make detection and control difficult.
help Pepper Weevil FAQ
What is the scientific name of the pepper weevil?
The pepper weevil is Anthonomus eugenii. It is a small beetle in the family Curculionidae and specializes in cultivated peppers.
Where do pepper weevils lay their eggs?
Females lay eggs in pepper flower buds or young fruit. The larvae then feed inside the developing pepper, where they are protected from many surface treatments.
What damage does the pepper weevil cause?
Infested buds and fruit can yellow, fall from the plant, or fail to develop normally. Larval feeding inside peppers can reduce the crop's marketable yield.
Does the pepper weevil attack all vegetables?
It is primarily a specialized pest of peppers and related solanaceous plants rather than a general feeder on every vegetable. Its close association with cultivated pepper makes it especially important to pepper growers.
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