We have come across these regularly in the house the last few days. What kind of beetle is this and should we fight it?
Asker: John, age 35
Answer
Hi John,
This is a weevil (family Curculionidae). There are many species, all herbivores that are quite specialized: each species only lives on one or a limited number of plants. I suspect there is a tree in your area that is the host plant for this weevil. So no cause for concern.
Kind regards,
Rudy
Answered by
Dr Rudy Jocque
Arachnology Zoology Biodiversity
Royal Museum for Central Africa
Leuvensesteenweg 13 3080Tervuren
http://www.africamuseum.be
Leuvensesteenweg 13 3080Tervuren
http://www.africamuseum.be
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