πŸͺ² Beetles

Leaf-rolling Weevil

Attelabus nitens

About Leaf-rolling Weevil

A small bright red weevil that cuts and rolls oak leaves into barrel-shaped cradles for its eggs with geometric precision.

πŸ’‘

Did You Know?

The leaf-rolling technique involves cuts following mathematically precise lines to create a perfect cylindrical roll.

Distribution

Where Leaf-rolling Weevil can be found

Seasonal Activity

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
Cite This Page

APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Leaf-rolling Weevil (Attelabus nitens). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/leaf-rolling-weevil

MLA:
"Leaf-rolling Weevil." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/leaf-rolling-weevil.