SCIENTIFIC NAME: OTIORHYNCHUS SULCATUS
VERNACULAR NAME: VINE WEEVIL

Fig 1
DESCRIPTION Up to 11mm. These common weevils can be found throughout the year and are quite distinctive with their stout bodies that are black with creamy-rust patches, and their swollen femurs on all legs. The elytra is slightly grooved and pimpled. The snout is short and the antennae are elbowed at approximately halfway.
BEHAVIOUR The flightless adults are all female, reproducing by parthogenesis. They feed at night.
DISTRIBUTION Widespread throughout and somewhat of a pest to gardeners.
HABITAT Anywhere where there are plants to be taken especially gardens and parks. During winter months can be found indoors.
PERIOD All year round.

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