Lilac Root Weevil

Otiorhynchus meridionalis

''Otiorhynchus meridionalis'', the lilac root weevil, is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. Lilac root wevils are shiny, brownish-black beetles, about 0.25 inches with long snout and geniculate antennae. They are common landscape pests, feeding on lilac, euonymous and peonies.
Otiorhynchus (Otiorhynchus) meridionalis Gyllenhal, 1834 8 mm long Entiminae Fall,France,Geotagged,Otiorhynchus meridionalis

Behavior

Adult insects are nocturnal. Like other root weevils, they often wander into households during hot summer months in search for shade and moisture. Although harmless to humans, pets and furnishings, they pose a nuisance.

Food

Larvae feed on plant roots, while adult insects feed on leaves, eating only the edges in form of numerous U-shaped notches. They are commonly present on North American lilac, but seldom create lasting damage to the plant.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderColeoptera
FamilyCurculionidae
GenusOtiorhynchus
SpeciesO. meridionalis
Photographed in
France