Acorn Weevil
Curculio glandium
Adult acorn weevils live in oak woodland and are most often found on foliage and developing acorns. Females use their exceptionally long snouts to bore into acorns and lay an egg inside, while adults also feed on plant material. The grub develops protected within the nut before leaving it to pupate in the soil. Despite their compact, armored appearance, adults are capable of flight and can disperse between oak trees.
- Type
- Wing / Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Acorn Weevil Larva
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- Acorn Weevil