Annual bluegrass weevil

Definition

A pest of closely cut annual bluegrass (Poa annua), characterized by its short, broad snout and feeding damage to turfgrass.

Etymology

The name combines 'annual', referring to the yearly lifecycle of its primary plant host, 'bluegrass' indicating the type of grass it infests, and 'weevil', a common term for various snout-nosed beetles.

Example

The annual bluegrass weevil is a major pest of golf courses due to its ability to cause widespread turf damage.

Related Terms

• Billbugs
• Turfgrass
• Insect pests

Usage Notes

Annual bluegrass weevils are identified by their black or dark charcoal-gray bodies and fine yellowish hairs. They have a short, broad snout compared to other billbugs.