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Garden weevil

Garden weevil

Phlyctinus callosus

A species of Phlyctinus

The garden weevil (Phlyctinus callosus) is a natural enemy to those who love apples and wine. They are considered to be a major pest of apples and grapevines. Signs of their intrusion include small lesions on apples and scarring to grapes. They are identified with a v-stripe on the abdomen, giving then the name of "v-back snout beetle" in South Africa.

General Info About Garden weevil
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Attributes of Garden weevil
Colors
Brown
Black
Habitat
deciduous fruit; grapevine
Adult Food Sources
Leaves, fruit skin, soft fruits, plant stems, flower petals
Larva Food Source
Fresh roots of plants, underground stems, fleshy tubers, fruits that are in contact with the soil, root vegetables
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Garden weevil is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Life Cycle of Garden weevil
Egg At this initial stage, the garden weevil lays eggs that are minute and often oval. The color can vary but is generally white or pale, blending with the surrounding environment for camouflage.
Larva After hatching, the larva of garden weevil is worm-like with a soft body. Frequently lacking legs, it is voracious, growing rapidly as it molts several times, with noticeable size increments each time.
Pupal In the pupal stage, garden weevil is encased in a protective cocoon or chrysalis. During this time, it experiences significant transformation, rearranging its body structure entirely, yet remains immobile until metamorphosis completes.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult garden weevil displays hardened exoskeleton and developed wings. Marked by distinct coloration for mating and defense, it's now fully mobile and focuses on reproduction and feeding.
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Adult Size of Garden weevil
7 mm
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Predators of Garden weevil Larvae
Birds, small mammals, predaceous insects, spiders
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Predators of Adult Garden weevil
Birds, small mammals, reptiles, predaceous insects, spiders, rodents, ants
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Interesting Facts About Garden weevil
Garden weevil are known to play dead as a defense mechanism when threatened, curling up as if lifeless until the danger has passed.
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Scientific Classification of Garden weevil
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Youth Habitat of Garden weevil
Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Gardens, Grasslands and Prairies
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Habitat Preferences of Garden weevil Through Different Life Stages
To find the various developmental stages of garden weevil, you would visit distinct locations. The eggs are often laid in the soil near host plants, so you'd search at the base of such vegetation. For the larvae, you'd sift through soil or decaying plant matter where they feed and grow. The pupae would likely be in a similar substrate as the larvae, but perhaps slightly deeper or in a more protected niche. Adults of garden weevil can be found on or near their host plants, as they feed on the foliage; an exploration of the leaves and stems might reveal their presence. Observing these insects would involve keen investigation of the soil and plant surfaces within their habitats.
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Agricultural Pests

The adult stage of garden weevil presents a significant threat to agricultural productivity, especially in fruit trees and vine crops. Feeding primarily on roots, leaves, and fruits, they can cause varying degrees of damage from defoliation to fruit destruction. Based on the insects' numbers, impacts range from mild to severe, with potential food supply disruptions and economic losses for farmers.

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