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Agrilus hyperici
Agrilus hyperici, the St. John's wort root borer, is a species of jewel beetle. It is used as an agent of biological pest control against common St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) in areas where it is a noxious weed or invasive species.
From the article Agrilus hyperici on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Description
The adult beetle is narrow and elongated, reddish-brown in color and about 5 millimeters in length.
Range & habitat
This beetle is native to Europe. Its association with Hypericum perforatum has been known for a long time and it was first introduced to the United States for the purposes of biocontrol in 1950, in California. It is now established in much of the northwestern United States, especially in mountainous areas, and in Australia.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
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