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Agasicles hygrophila Agasicles hygrophila became established at release sites on the Georges River, near Sydney (New South Wales),<br /> The flea beetle Agasicles hygrophila Selman &amp; Vogt and the moth Vogtia malloi Pastrana were released in Australia in 1977 as bilogical control agents against alligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides).<a href="https://www.cabi.org/isc/abstract/19800578625" rel="nofollow">https://www.cabi.org/isc/abstract/19800578625</a> Agasicles hygrophila,Alligator weed flea beetle,Australia,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Agasicles hygrophila

Agasicles hygrophila became established at release sites on the Georges River, near Sydney (New South Wales),
The flea beetle Agasicles hygrophila Selman & Vogt and the moth Vogtia malloi Pastrana were released in Australia in 1977 as bilogical control agents against alligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides).https://www.cabi.org/isc/abstract/19800578625

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The Alligator weed flea beetle

"Agasicles hygrophila" is a species of leaf beetle known by the common name alligator weed flea beetle. It has been used successfully as an agent of biological pest control against the noxious aquatic plant known as alligator weed.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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Uploaded Feb 20, 2022. Captured Feb 20, 2022 14:22 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/11.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO1000
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.