Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil)
Deliberately introduced to Australia as a control agent against thistles of the genus Onopordum, for example Scotch Thistle (Onopordum acanthium). Larvae hollow out the capitulum (the cluster of small flowers or florets which make up the thistle flower).
Larinus latus is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | South Coast | Central West NSW
No sightings currently exist.
Species information
- Larinus latus Scientific name
- Onopordum seed weevil Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 890m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
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