 Adult pea weevil Pea Weevil The adult pea weevil is a chunky beetle about 5 mm long with a short, broad snout. It is brownish, flecked with white, black, and gray patches. The top of the abdomen is exposed behind the wing covers. The larva is C-shaped, up to 6 mm long, legless, brown-headed, and cream-colored. Adults feed on pea pollen, and the female lays eggs on developing pea pods. The larva burrows directly through the pod where it feeds and develops in the developing pea seed. Host plants: peas.
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