On the Vine Weevil
April 6, 2010
If you come across vine weevil larvae in the garden don’t kill them (or put them back!) - put a little soil in a shallow pot and place them in a shady, sheltered spot for the birds – a tasty ready meal.
Digging in the garden over the Easter weekend (yes, I eventually got out there), I came across quite a few. 
Most are found when transplanting pot plants, but are also found in the border.
Vine weevil larvae eat the roots of plants and can cause serious damage. The adult female beetle is one of the few beetles who reproduces parthenogenetically (she doesn’t need a male – no comment!). She lays her eggs close to a suitable host, the larvae hatch after 2 weeks and can feed for 3 or more months before pupating.
