Black vine weevil larvae feed on?

• A. Leaves
• B. Roots
• C. Stems
• D. Fruits

Answer: (B)

Black vine weevil larvae live in the soil and chew on the plant’s roots. Their mouthparts are adapted to gnaw on fine roots and root tissue, which disrupts water and nutrient uptake and leads to wilting and poor growth, especially in stressed turf or container plants. The notching seen on leaves is done by the adults, not the larvae, and they don’t feed on leaves, stems, or fruits during the larval stage. So the larvae feed on roots.