About Phyllobius glaucus (Scopoli, 1763)
Adults of Phyllobius glaucus reach a length of 8 to 12 millimetres, which is 0.3 to 0.5 inches. Their body is black, but it is covered in elongate, hair-like scales. These scales give the weevil a highly variable greenish-brown overall appearance, and its legs are reddish brown.
Phyllobius glaucus is common and widespread across Europe. There is a single record of this species from Canada, where it was documented under the name P. calcaratus, but this record is currently considered an error.
This species is associated with a broad variety of trees and shrubs. It acts as a minor pest of fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, and plums. The adult insects chew small holes into the leaves and petals of host trees. In northwestern Europe, it is a typical faunal member of alder carr habitats.
