Metamasius callizona are multivoltine, holometabolous insects with 5 larval instars, on average taking roughly 58 days to progress from egg to adult.

[2] The first specimen arrived in Florida on the decorative Tillandsia ionantha bromeliad from Mexico, on which adults feed but do not lay eggs.

[2] Twelve of sixteen Florida bromeliad species are susceptible to M. callizona attack, and the other four are generally safe because of their small size.

[8] L. franki were captive-raised and studied for several years, after an adequate amount of research and the preparation of proper permits they were released in 2007 in an attempt to control weevil populations.

[6] Bromeliad seeds of several species, particularly those rendered endangered by M. callizona, were collected for release if the biological control proved to be effective.