Phytoecia caerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle)

Deliberately introduced as a biological control agent against Paterson's curse (Echium plantagineum). Larvae bore into stems of larger plants.

Phytoecia caerulescens is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  Southern Highlands

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