Otiorhynchus ligustici
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Alfalfa Snout Beetle, Lovage Weevil
Otiorhynchus ligustici is a broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, commonly known as the alfalfa snout or lovage weevil. It is a flightless, parthenogenetic native to Europe that has been introduced to North America, where it is considered a significant agricultural pest of alfalfa and other legumes.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Native to Europe; introduced to North America. Distribution records include: Adygey, Azores, Bashkortostan, Chechnya, Chelyabinsk (Russia).
Diet
Feeds on alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and related legumes; also associated with lovage (Levisticum officinale) based on .
Human Relevance
Considered a significant agricultural pest of alfalfa in North America, where it causes economic damage to forage crops.
Similar Taxa
- Otiorhynchus sulcatusBoth are flightless, parthenogenetic Otiorhynchus weevils with similar body form; O. sulcatus (black vine weevil) is distinguished by its more diet and association with woody ornamentals rather than legumes.