Phytoecia caerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle)

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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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Phytoecia caerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 3 Nov 2024 by Aussiegall

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Phytoecia caerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 3 Nov 2024 by Aussiegall

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Species information

Phytoecia caerulescens Scientific name
Paterson's curse stem beetle Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 855.86m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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Genoplesium plumosum target area Penrose Wingecarribee Local Government Area
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Penrose, NSW

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