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Is this a weevil? #843369

Asked July 30, 2023, 10:54 PM EDT

Wondering what type of weevil this is, if that is what it is?

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thanks for your question.

This is a Strawberry Root Weevil (Otiorhynchus ovatus). It seems to be especially common this season. See the following:

https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/insect/indoor/beetles/medium/strawberryrootweevil.html - :~:text=Description%3A 1%2F4 inch long,from late June into September.

https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/home-invading-weevils

https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/strawberry-root-weevil - :~:text=The best, long-term way,is to vacuum them up.

https://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/news/strawberry-root-weevils-pesky-harmless

They are indeed harmless although it may be a bit disconcerting to have them inside a house.

Thanks again for using our forum.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 31, 2023, 12:25 AM EDT

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