Galerucella pusilla
These native European beetles were introduced to North America in 1992 as part of a 5-15 year program to control purple loosestrife, an exotic weed infesting North American wetlands. Light brown, usually with a narrow dark stripe on the thorax.
- Term type: Biological Control Agent
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Galerucella pusilla
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References
HESTIA Glossary