''Exapion fuscirostre'' is a species of straight-snouted weevil known by the general common name Scotch broom seed weevil. It is used as an agent of biological pest control against the noxious weed known as Scotch broom .
The adult weevil is dark gray with a dark band across its elytra and is a laterally compressed shape with a long snout and light brown legs. It is 2–3 millimetres long. The adult feeds on new growth at the tips of stems, but the larva does much more damage to the plant... more
Similar species: Beetles
