Fuller rose beetle—Asynonychus godmani
Fuller rose beetle is found in the southern and western states on many hosts including citrus. The adults
are sturdy brown flightless snout beetles with bulging eyes. Larvae are yellow and oblong.
Life cycle
Damage
Larvae feed on roots, but the adults are the most damaging stage of this weevil. Adult weevils generally feed
on foliage or blossoms, causing them to appear notched or ragged; leaves may be clipped from twigs.
Solutions
Unless populations are high, this damage does not harm established woody plants and can be ignored. Provide
proper cultural care to keep plants vigorous and better able to tolerate damage. Trim branches that provide
a bridge to other plants or the ground and apply a 6-inch band of sticky material to trunks to prevent flightless
beetles from feeding on foliage. If adult populations are high, trapping may help provide some control.
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Fuller rose beetle adult
Fuller rose beetle damage
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