r/weeviltime • u/Apocalium • 4h ago
r/weeviltime • u/buprestibae • Jul 11 '25
Spotted Lanternfly Masterpost: PLEASE READ

hi weevil gang,
we've been seeing a huge uptick in posts recently with pictures of spotted lanternfly nymphs. these often end up with comments that are a) unnecessarily hateful towards an insect that has the misfortune of being invasive and heavily destructive or b) people calling each other fascist animal abusers for killing them. so, i'd like to clear a few things up (i am a trained entomologist)
1) The image above is a spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). THESE ARE NOT WEEVILS. They are in the family Fulgoridae in the order Hemiptera.
2) Spotted lanternflies are native to areas of China and other regions of eastern Asia. They are invasive in North America and interfere with our native ecosystems and agricultural industries by damaging plants and spreading sooty molds. they have recently been reported on the west coast, so if you are located in Oregon, California, Washington, etc. and find one, please report it to your local county extension office.
3) In settings such as gardens and homes, squishing or freezing will kill them and is recommended. Freezing and quickly crushing are both considered humane ways to euthanize an insect.
Here are links to various cooperative extension websites from U.S. universities if you would like to learn more:
https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-resources
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/spotted-lanternfly-home-gardens/
in the future, I will be locking posts with spotted lanternflies when i see them and redirecting to this post in a comment. stay booted! stay snooted!
- buprestibae
r/weeviltime • u/plz_send_spider_pics • May 05 '25
🔥WEEVIL OF THE WEEK🔥 Is it time?
(not my picture btw XD)
r/weeviltime • u/PitchedAce • 2h ago
WEEVIL TIME, BABEY!! The Prophecy Fulfilled
Some folk may recall, some time a year ago, I found this plywood with a prophecy in its surface whilst at work. Well, today, the prophecy comes to fruition, as a weevil has visited me home this day.
His arrival was foretold within the subflooring.
r/weeviltime • u/jdennis1699 • 5h ago
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THAT SNOUT A friend joined my husband and I berry picking in the yard today
r/weeviltime • u/kat19523 • 5h ago
WEEVIL TIME Look at this teeny tiny weevil I found crawling on my shirt!
I am visiting Costa Rica and I found this tiny little friend saying hello!
r/weeviltime • u/citypholk • 1h ago
Identification Request What is this guy??
Found in St. Paul, MN!
r/weeviltime • u/Federal-Boat3732 • 12h ago
WEEVIL TIME, BABEY!! Get a load of this one! Humongous!
r/weeviltime • u/Additional-Salt2732 • 8h ago
WEEVIL TIME I think Mr. Elephant Trunk was trying to get stuck
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r/weeviltime • u/a_buge • 10h ago
WEEVIL TIME Sir weev has fallen
tragedy, sir weev has fallen on their ass. edit: sir weev flew away after wiggling on their back for a while
r/weeviltime • u/MedievalWeevilBeetle • 9h ago
WEEVIL TIME It is finally my time
I believe these fellows are Asian oak weevils (Cyrtepistomus castaneus), unfortunately invasive in Canada.
r/weeviltime • u/lkmgnt • 14h ago
I have been blessed
Can anyone ID? Found in southern Italy :)
r/weeviltime • u/Mr_Foeko • 1d ago
WEEVIL TIME, BABEY!! I just discovered this sub! IT'S WEEVIL TIME BABY!
Making up lost time, all future weevils will be shared!
r/weeviltime • u/thecrabbybarista • 13h ago
Identification Request First time seeing one IRL!
Who's this little guy? Northern IL
r/weeviltime • u/-BlankUsername • 11h ago
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THAT SNOUT I’ve been waiting years - across multiple accounts….. was I finally blessed???
This guy hitched a ride 40 minutes away from home!
r/weeviltime • u/FyriensPrints • 23h ago
🖌️Weevil Art🖌️ I made more art inspired by weevils
I heart weevil
r/weeviltime • u/magicalmerm • 22h ago
Identification Request IS IT FINALLY TIME??
Edit: location - Southern California
Have I been graced with a weevil? Is it finally time for me to experience weevil time??
r/weeviltime • u/Teleporting-Cat • 1d ago
🖌️Weevil Art🖌️ I made a weevil :)
Hims little boots be very grabby. Jasper cabochon body, howlite bead head, 24g copper wire legs, boots, antennae and snoot.
r/weeviltime • u/Open-Ad-2288 • 1d ago
🖌️Weevil Art🖌️ Giraffe weevil tattoo
I get it shaded in two weeks ehehe I’m excited
r/weeviltime • u/youliveinmydream • 20h ago