Harmful Effects of Nettle Weevil

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Harmful Effects of Nettle Weevil

Phyllobius pomaceus

Nettle Weevil larvae and adults feed on roots and leaves of ornamental plants, causing damage from mild defoliation to severe root decay. Large infestations can lead to significant harm to gardens and landscapes, potentially killing affected plants.

What Type of Pest Is Nettle Weevil?

Garden and Landscape Pest

Hurt Plant

Garden and Landscape Pest

Damage Stage

Adults, Larvae

Host Plants

Rose, Lawn Grass, Hedge, Fruit Tree, Ornamental Bulb

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Roots

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Nettle Weevil larvae feed on the roots, while adults target the leaves of ornamental plants like roses and hedges. This feeding can cause mild to severe damage, with defoliation and root decay potentially weakening or killing the plants. A large infestation may lead to significant aesthetic and structural harm to gardens and landscapes.

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults, Larvae

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Roots

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Adults and larvae of nettle Weevil feed on various plants, chewing on leaves and roots, which can range from mild to severe damage. The affected plants display defoliation and compromised root systems, hindering growth and reducing overall plant vigor.

More Insects that are Similar to Nettle Weevil

Enaptorhinus granulatus

This hardy beetle, with its distinctive snout, is an adept burrower, using its elongated rostrum to bore into host plant material. As larvae, enaptorhinus granulatus lives within the stems and roots of plants, playing a role in the ecological process of decomposition. In the adult phase, it shifts its diet to the surface foliage, showcasing the species' remarkable adaptability from one life stage to another.

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