Weevil
Guides
Phyllobiini
Phyllobiini is a tribe of broad-nosed weevils within the subfamily Entiminae (Curculionidae). The tribe contains approximately 30 genera distributed primarily in the Palearctic region, with notable diversity in the Mediterranean basin. Members are characterized by features of the rostrum and antennae, though specific diagnostic traits vary among constituent genera. The tribe includes the genus Phyllobius, from which the tribe derives its name.
Phyllobius
Phyllobius is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae) containing at least 60 described species, with many distributed across Europe. Adults are primarily folivorous, feeding on leaves of broadleaved trees and occasionally causing defoliation damage in young woodlands. Larvae develop in soil, feeding on grass roots. Some species have been introduced outside their native ranges and established as nonindigenous populations in northern hardwood forests.
Phyllobius intrusus
Arborvitae Weevil
Phyllobius intrusus, commonly known as the arborvitae weevil, is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by Kôno in 1948. Taxonomic authorities currently list this species as a synonym of Parascythopus intrusus. It is recorded from North America and parts of Europe including Canada, Germany, and Denmark.
Phyllobius oblongus
Brown Leaf Weevil
Phyllobius oblongus is a European weevil species in the family Curculionidae that has been introduced to North America, with records dating to 1969. It inhabits northern hardwood forests and has been documented in association with sugar maple reproduction in Michigan. The species has a broad native distribution across Europe and western Russia.
Phyllotrox ferrugineus
Phyllotrox ferrugineus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species is native to North America, with distribution records including Ontario, Canada. Like other weevils in this family, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) with mouthparts at the tip. The specific epithet "ferrugineus" refers to a rusty or reddish-brown coloration.
Phyllotrox rutilus
Phyllotrox rutilus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Fall in 1913. The species is found in North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Little is known about its specific biology or ecology.
Phyllotrox sejunctus
Phyllotrox sejunctus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Fall in 1913. It belongs to a genus associated with ferns, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. Records indicate presence in North America. The genus Phyllotrox contains species that develop in fern fronds, suggesting potential similar ecology for this taxon.
Phyrdenus divergens
Divergent Nightshade Weevil, hidden snout weevil
Phyrdenus divergens is a species of hidden snout weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by E.F. Germar in 1823. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus whose members are commonly associated with Solanaceae plants. The species has been documented through 173 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate levels of detection by naturalists.
Phytobiini
minute seed weevils
Phytobiini is a tribe of minute seed weevils within the subfamily Baridinae of the beetle family Curculionidae. The tribe comprises approximately 7 genera and 18 described species. Notable genera include Phytobius, Pelenomus, and Rhinoncus. Members are small beetles associated with seed feeding.
Phytobius
Phytobius is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae. At least one species, Phytobius vestitus, has been investigated as a biological control agent for invasive aquatic vegetation. The genus is recorded from northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Phytobius leucogaster
Phytobius leucogaster is a European weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Gyllenhal in 1836. The specific epithet "leucogaster" (Greek: white belly) suggests a pale ventral coloration that distinguishes this species from congeners. As a member of Phytobius, it belongs to a genus associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Phyxelis
broad-nosed weevil
Phyxelis is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Schönherr in 1842. The genus contains at least two described species: Phyxelis latirostris (Blatchley, 1916) and Phyxelis rigidus (Say, 1831). These weevils belong to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Byrsopagini. As broad-nosed weevils, they share the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of this group.
Phyxelis rigidus
broad-nosed weevil
Phyxelis rigidus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was first described by Thomas Say in 1831, originally placed in the genus Barynotus. The species is recorded from multiple localities across North America.
Piazorhinus pictus
Piazorhinus pictus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is characterized by its distinctive coloration, as indicated by its specific epithet 'pictus' (meaning 'painted'). The species is known from eastern North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) and the United States. Despite a Wikipedia entry stating it occurs in South America, authoritative distributional records from GBIF and iNaturalist confirm a North American range. As a member of the subfamily Molytinae, it shares the typical weevil morphology including an elongated snout or rostrum with mouthparts at the tip.
Piazorhinus scutellaris
Piazorhinus scutellaris is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Thomas Say in 1826. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. As a member of the weevil family, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of Curculionidae.
Piesocorynus mixtus
fungus weevil
Piesocorynus mixtus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. The species is native to North America. As a member of the fungus weevils, it is associated with fungal food sources. Relatively few detailed observations of this species have been documented.
Pissodes affinis
Pissodes affinis is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Randall in 1838. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. As a member of the genus Pissodes, it belongs to a group commonly known as pine weevils, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited. The species is accepted in taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life.
Pissodes approximatus
northern pine weevil
Pissodes approximatus is a true weevil in the family Curculionidae, historically considered a junior synonym of P. nemorensis but now recognized as part of a single widespread species showing geographic variation in life history traits. The species is closely related to P. strobi, with which it can produce fertile laboratory hybrids, but maintains reproductive isolation in nature through breeding site specificity. Populations previously designated as P. approximatus (northern) and P. nemorensis (southern) differ in seasonal activity patterns and critical photoperiods for reproductive maturation.
Pissodes radiatae
Monterey Pine Weevil
Pissodes radiatae is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Hopkins in 1911. It is associated with pine trees, as indicated by its common name referencing Monterey pine (Pinus radiata). The species occurs in western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia. Like other members of the genus Pissodes, it likely develops in coniferous hosts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Pissodes rotundatus
Small Spruce Weevil
Pissodes rotundatus, known as the small spruce weevil, is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. As a member of the genus Pissodes, it is likely associated with coniferous hosts, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pissodes schwarzi
Yosemite bark weevil
Pissodes schwarzi, the Yosemite bark weevil, is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from western Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the genus Pissodes, it is likely associated with coniferous trees, though specific host relationships for this species remain undocumented in the available sources.
Platyomus flexicaulis
Broad-nosed Ebony Weevil
Platyomus flexicaulis is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. The species was described by Schaffer in 1905. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini, a group of primarily New World weevils. Available records indicate it occurs in Texas, though detailed biological information remains sparse.
Plesiobaris aemula
Plesiobaris aemula is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The species is found in North America.
Plesiobaris albilata
Plesiobaris albilata is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus Plesiobaris belongs to the diverse weevil superfamily Curculionoidea. Very little specific information is documented about this species.
Plocetes ulmi
Buttonbush Weevil
Plocetes ulmi is a species of leguminous seed weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is found in North America, with records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. The common name "Buttonbush Weevil" suggests an association with buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), though this host relationship has not been formally documented in the provided sources.
Pnigodes
Pnigodes is a genus of true weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus contains at least one described species, P. setosus. As members of Curculionidae, species in this genus possess the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. The genus is rarely encountered in collections and field observations, with limited published information available on its biology.
Polydrusus
Polydrusus is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, containing dozens of species distributed across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. Several species have been introduced to North America and have become established in northern hardwood forests, where some function as polyphagous herbivores with documented impacts on tree crops. The genus is taxonomically complex, with multiple subgenera recognized including Conocetus and Orodrusus, and has been subject to recent revisionary work clarifying species boundaries and synonymies. Polydrusus species are frequently confused with the genus Phyllobius due to superficial morphological similarities, though they are not closely related.
Polydrusus unnamed
Poophagus sisymbrii
Poophagus sisymbrii is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America. The species is associated with Nasturtium officinale (watercress) as its usual host plant.
Prisistus
Prisistus is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, described by Edmund Reitter in 1916. The genus is placed in the superfamily Curculionoidea and is part of the diverse beetle fauna within the order Coleoptera. Very little specific information is documented about this genus in available literature, and it appears to be rarely encountered or studied.
Procas
Procas is a Holarctic genus of weevils (Coleoptera: Erirhinidae) established by Stephens in 1831. The genus comprises six recognized species distributed across the western Palaearctic (four species), eastern Palaearctic (one species), and Nearctic (one species). Species-level identification relies partly on male sternite 8 characters, a technique first applied to this genus in a 2004 revision. Recent taxonomic work has clarified synonymies and restored related genera Notodermus and Apachiscelus from synonymy with Procas.
Proctorus decipiens
Proctorus decipiens is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It occurs in North America with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick) and the United States. As a member of the true weevils, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of this large beetle family.
Proeces
Proeces is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Carl Johan Schoenherr in 1838. The genus belongs to the superfamily Curculionoidea, the largest group of weevils. Very little published information exists on the biology or natural history of this genus.
Promecotarsus
Promecotarsus is a genus of true weevils (family Curculionidae) established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus contains three described species: P. densus, P. fumatus, and P. maritimus, all described by Casey in the same year. As a member of Curculionidae, members possess the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. The genus is rarely encountered, with minimal observational records available.
Promecotarsus densus
Promecotarsus densus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Thomas L. Casey in 1892. It is recorded from western Canada, specifically Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. As a member of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. Available information on this species is limited.
Prorutidosoma
Prorutidosoma is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae) described by Korotyaev in 1999. It belongs to the tribe Rutidosomini, a group of small to medium-sized weevils primarily distributed in the Palearctic and Oriental regions. The genus was established to accommodate species previously placed in related genera, particularly those sharing characteristics with Rutidosoma but distinguished by specific morphological features of the rostrum and genitalia. As a relatively recently described genus, its species composition and biology remain incompletely documented.
Pseudanthonomus
Pseudanthonomus is a genus of true weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by W.G. Dietz in 1891. The genus contains more than 60 described species. At least some species are seed predators with documented host plant associations, including P. hamamelidis which infests seeds of witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).
Pseudanthonomus crataegi
Pseudanthonomus crataegi is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Dietz in 1891. The species is known from North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. As a member of the genus Pseudanthonomus, it belongs to a group of small weevils commonly associated with various host plants, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Pseudanthonomus helvolus
Pseudanthonomus helvolus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Clark in 1987. It is known from North America, with records from Ontario, Canada. Like other members of the genus Pseudanthonomus, it belongs to a group of small weevils, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pseudanthonomus rufulus
Pseudanthonomus rufulus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by Dietz in 1891. The species is documented from North America, with specific records from Manitoba and Québec in Canada. Little detailed biological information is available for this species.
Pseudanthonomus validus
currant fruit weevil
Pseudanthonomus validus, the currant fruit weevil, is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The common name suggests association with currant plants, though specific host relationships have not been documented in the provided sources.
Pseudips concinnus
Pseudips concinnus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Cognato in 2000. The genus Pseudips belongs to the true weevils, a diverse group of beetles characterized by their distinctive elongated snouts. Very little published information exists regarding the biology, ecology, or specific morphology of this species.
Pseudips radiatae
Pseudips radiatae is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. The genus Pseudips is associated with conifer hosts, and the species epithet 'radiatae' suggests an association with Pinus radiata (Monterey pine). Very few observations exist, indicating it is either rare, poorly documented, or restricted in range.
Pseudoacalles nuchalis
Pseudoacalles nuchalis is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Blatchley and Leng in 1916. The genus Pseudoacalles comprises small weevils, and this species is known from North America. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or precise habitat requirements. The species remains poorly studied, with only a handful of documented observations.
Pseudobaris
flower weevils
Pseudobaris is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Fairmaire in 1897. The genus contains at least 100 described species. Members are small beetles characterized by the elongated rostrum typical of weevils. They are associated with flowers, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented for most species.
Pseudobaris nigrina
flower weevil
Pseudobaris nigrina is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to North America, with documented records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1832. As a member of the flower weevil group, it is associated with flowering plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pseudocneorhinus
broad-nosed weevils
Pseudocneorhinus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, containing approximately 11 described species. The genus is native to East Asia, with several species recorded from Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and the Russian Far East. At least one species, P. bifasciatus (twobanded Japanese weevil), has become established as an invasive pest in North America, where it damages ornamental and landscape plantings. The genus belongs to the tribe Trachyphloeini within the subfamily Entiminae.
Pseudoedophrys hilleri
Peach Root Weevil
Pseudoedophrys hilleri is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. Native to Japan, it has been introduced to eastern North America and is now established in multiple U.S. states and the District of Columbia. It is the sole described species in its genus. The common name "Peach Root Weevil" suggests association with peach cultivation, though specific host relationships require verification.
Pseudomus
hidden snout weevils
Pseudomus is a genus of hidden snout weevils (Curculionidae) established by Schoenherr in 1837. The genus contains at least 26 described species, though taxonomic sources vary in their counts. As members of the weevil family, species in this genus possess the characteristic elongated rostrum (snout) typical of Curculionidae. The genus is part of the diverse Curculionoidea superfamily, one of the largest radiations of beetles.
Pseudopentarthrum
Pseudopentarthrum is a genus of true weevils (Curculionidae) established by Wollaston in 1873. The genus contains approximately 18 described species, though some sources cite fewer. It belongs to the diverse weevil superfamily Curculionoidea. Members are found in Colombia and potentially other Neotropical regions.