Sitona lepidus

 ( Entiminae ) 

Sitona lepidus or clover root weevil is a species of weevil found in Europe. It has now spread to North America and New Zealand.

S. lepidus was found in New Zealand pastures in 1996 and poses a threat to farm productivity since it damages the clover plant. The use of the parasitic wasp Microctonus aethiopoides as a biological control is under way in Southland Region.

• Clover Root Weevil at the New Zealand Landcare Trust
• Clover root weevil in the South Island (New Zealand)