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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Tea Scale
Keep an eye on itWhite/brown flecking stuck to leaf undersides (camellias, hollies)
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