Agasicles hygrophila
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agasicles-hygrophila-300-3343220
title:
Agasicles hygrophila
text:
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. This beetle is native to South America but has been imported to areas where alligator weed is a problem. The adult beetle is 5 mm in length and black with yellow stripes on its elytra. The female lays about 1,000 eggs in her six-week lifetime. Millimeter-long eggs are l
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Species of beetle
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agasicles_hygrophila
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date modified:
2023-08-31T00:52:44Z
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