The black vine weevil has a stout rounded body and short snout. It is black with some small yellowish or tan markings. The thorax is finely textured, and elytra are ribbed with ridges running along the length of the body. The antennae are long with elbow about half way along. The legs have enlarged femur. Larvae are legless white to pinkish c-shaped grubs with brown heads. The larvae body segments are hairy and wrinkled.