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Altica carduorum
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Article Content
Biological agent type
rood miner and defoliating beetle
Plant species attacked
Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense)
NO IMAGES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Impact on target
plant
Adults cause minor
defoliation, larvae mine roots
Collection and
release
Not available
Distribution
Not established in Oregon or US
History and comments
The flea beetle Altica carduorum was
introduced in 1966 by USDA-ARS in Oregon and neighboring states and failed to
establish. Additional research on the insect has shown that it is not host
specific enough for reintroduction.
Links:
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Bioagent History and Decision Making Chart
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