Invasive Sri Lanka weevil threatens ornamental plants in North America.
Weevils can be a big problem for plants in gardens and landscapes. Some common types of weevils include palm weevils and the Sri Lanka weevil. These bugs can damage plants by eating their leaves and roots. The palm weevil is a big issue in North America, attacking different types of palm trees. The Sri Lanka weevil was first seen in Florida in 2000 and has been causing damage to many ornamental and fruit plants. The adults are small, white, and black, and can harm leaves. The larvae of these weevils eat plant roots, but we don't know how much damage they cause yet.