About Phyllobius pyri (Linnaeus, 1758)
Phyllobius pyri (Linnaeus, 1758) reaches a body length of 5 to 6.5 millimeters. It has a stocky body with broad elytra. Its antennae and legs are typically reddish or brown, with the antennal clubs being darker or black; in some individuals, legs and antennae are entirely black. The elytra have a ribbed texture, are black or brown in base color, and are covered in hair-like, shiny scales that range from greyish to golden or coppery. This species develops on a range of deciduous trees, most commonly pear fruit trees, as well as oak, beech, and other deciduous trees, and feeds on tree leaves. Adult weevils can be found from March through July. Broad-nosed weevils of this species are distributed across most of Europe, the eastern Palearctic realm, and the Near East. It favors habitats including thickets, forest edges, orchards, parks, and gardens.
