[1][2][3] It feeds on plants of the family Rosaceae and is an important pest of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duchesne) and raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.).

This insect is a particularly problematic pest of strawberry in Europe, in some cases responsible for up to 80% loss of the berry crop.

[4] Adults are 2–4 mm (0.079–0.157 in) long and dull black, covered with a fine grey pubescence.

Monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and aromatic compounds acted as odorants (attractors) on weevils' receptor neurons.

[6] Male A. rubi then release their own blend of aggregation pheromone, three components of which have been shown to attract weevils to baited traps.