Mogulones geographicus (Paterson's Curse root weevil)

Family Curculionidae.

A European species deliberately introduced to Australia to help control the pasture weed Paterson's Curse (Echium plantagineum).

Mogulones geographicus is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Species information

Mogulones geographicus Scientific name
Paterson's Curse root weevil Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 759m Recorded at altitude
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