 Seedlings planted or arising from natural regeneration (germinated seed-fall) after clear felling operations are especially at risk.The adult weevils cause damage by eating the bark of seedlings around the 'collar' of the stem, thus 'ring-barking' the tree seedling which usually results in its demise.The adult weevils are approximately in length (without beak/snout) and are dark brown with patches of yellow or light brown hairs arranged in irregular rows on their elytra.