Agonoscelis rutila

Horehound bug at Red Hill, ACT

Agonoscelis rutila at Red Hill, ACT - 27 Apr 2023
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Agonoscelis rutila 27 Apr 2023 MichaelMulvaney

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This area used to support a large and dense Horehound thicket, which has now been largely controlled. Unfortunately 300 Cobblers Peg (Bidens pillosa) plants emerged and the Horehound Bug seems to be feeding on the unopened flower heads - which would be a good thing

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   28 Apr 2023
It would be great if the Horehound Bug has a liking for Cobbler's Pegs elsewhere.

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