Pale Green Weevil – 6/23/24

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 6/23/24

Observation Time: 1:20 p.m.

Observation Location: Borderland State park

Common Name: Pale Green Weevil

Scientific Name: Polydrusus impressifrons

Comments: This brilliant metallic-green broad-nosed weevil joined us at a picnic table at Borderland State Park. Weevils are a type of beetle whose mouths are adapted to sucking juices from leaves and other plant parts.

More Information: University of Minnesota