Bug FAQSpeckled Agave Weevil
Peltophorus polymitus · Order: Coleoptera · Family: Curculionidae
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The speckled agave weevil (Peltophorus polymitus) is a true weevil in the Curculionidae family found in North America. Both adults and larvae feed on agave foliage, causing damage to the plants.
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How to recognize it
The speckled agave weevil belongs to the true weevil family Curculionidae.
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Is it a pest in the house?
These weevils are considered pests of agave plants, damaging the foliage.
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Where it lives
It lives in North America.
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What it eats
Both the adult and larval stages feed on agave leaves and needles, making them agave pests.
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Where it comes from
Its native range is North America.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 4 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, California.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
How does this weevil damage agave plants?
The insects chew on the leaves and needles, harming the plant.
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Same family (Curculionidae)
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Nettle weevilPhyllobius pomaceusDamages trees, gardens or crops
Asian Oak WeevilCyrtepistomus castaneusDamages trees, gardens or crops
Strawberry Root WeevilOtiorhynchus ovatusDamages trees, gardens or crops
Common Leaf WeevilPhyllobius pyriDamages trees, gardens or cropsSources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peltophorus_polymitus
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