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Plant pests · SWFL Pest Identifier

Sri Lankan Weevil

Keep an eye on it Fine in small numbers — repeated sightings mean a source.

How to identify it

  • Chalk-white weevil with a short snout
  • Leaf edges notched like pinking shears
  • Drops and plays dead when the branch is bumped
Size

Small (grain of rice)

Where you'll see it

Lawn / garden

Looks like

Crawler

Did you know

A newer Florida arrival that already feeds on 150+ plant species — the notched-leaf signature is everywhere.

What it means for you

Cosmetic on mature plants; young ornamentals may need protection.

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