Chrysolina quadrigemina

Greater St Johns Wort beetle at Majura, ACT

Chrysolina quadrigemina at Majura, ACT - 19 Feb 2020
Chrysolina quadrigemina at Majura, ACT - 19 Feb 2020
Chrysolina quadrigemina at Majura, ACT - 19 Feb 2020
Chrysolina quadrigemina at Majura, ACT - 19 Feb 2020
Chrysolina quadrigemina at Majura, ACT - 19 Feb 2020
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Chrysolina quadrigemina 2 Mar 2020 KimPullen
Chrysolina quadrigemina 20 Feb 2020 jb2602

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1 comment

waltraud wrote:
   21 Feb 2020
Interesting finding. I wonder whether the species has been released as a control agent of St John's Wort?

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  • 15 Abundance
  • 19 Feb 2020 01:08 PM Recorded on
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  • Under bark on a eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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