These headclipping weevils can do some disheartening damage to some plants and I think they are becoming more frequent. To help control future populations throw as many of the beheaded flowers in a sealed bag and throw it out. The flowers contain the larvae of next years' adults. Check out this excellent article by Joe Boggs for more details.
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