weevil

IPA: wˈivʌɫ

Any of many tens of thousands of species of herbivorous beetles, ranging in size from tiny to large, in the superfamily Curculionoidea, the most characteristic species having the head projecting in a distinctive snout with the mouthparts at the tip.
Any of many tens of thousands of species of herbivorous beetles of various sizes, in the family Curculionidae within the superfamily Curculionoidea.
Any of many similar, but more distantly related, beetles such as the biscuit weevil (Stegobium paniceum).
(figurative, derogatory) A loathsome person.

Examples of "weevil" in Sentences

The farmer noticed small holes in his crops, a sign that weevils had invaded
Weevil larvae can cause significant damage to stored grains and crops
The pest control company recommended using pheromone traps to catch the weevils
After a thorough inspection, it was determined that the rice weevils had infested the entire storage facility
The farmer diligently implemented a pest management plan to eradicate the weevils from his fields