Banana stem weevil

Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Tropical Rainforests

The egg stage of banana stem weevil primarily occurs under the soil near host plants where they are deposited by the female. Larvae generally thrive in or on the stem and roots of the plants, as they require immediate nourishment after hatching. In search of larvae, one may inspect the lower stem near the soil and the roots. Pupation usually happens in the soil close to the host plant. Hence, to locate pupae, one might carefully dig around the plant's base. Adult banana stem weevil can be found on or around the foliage of the host plants where they feed and mate. Locating adults entails searching the leaves and stems of plants, especially during early morning or later in the day when they are most active.

The most suitable time for finding banana stem weevil would depend on its activity periods. Adults can often be observed during dawn and dusk when they are most active, while larvae might be found throughout the day in their feeding grounds.

Dry, warm conditions are generally more conducive for locating banana stem weevil as these beetles and their larval stages tend to be less active in cold or wet climates. Observing banana stem weevil during dry spells could increase the chances of finding them.