Leptopius robustus (Fruit tree root weevil)

Family Curculionidae.

This native weevil can be a pest of fruit trees (pome fruits, stone fruits and citrus), with the subterranean larvae damaging roots and the adults eating foliage.

See also https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:09591e8c-b423-4789-834d-bc8ab924750c#gallery

Leptopius robustus is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Greater Melbourne

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Species information

Leptopius robustus Scientific name
Fruit tree root weevil Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Minor weed or pest
Up to 763m Recorded at altitude
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