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Cleopus japonicus

This is a lateral view of a specimen of the weevil Cleopus japonicus

This is a lateral view of a specimen of the weevil Cleopus japonicus. This tiny leaf weevil is native to China and was successully introduced to Aotearoa New Zealand as a biocontrol agent to help combat the unwanted spread of buddleia (Buddleja davidii).

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Rights: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, CC BY 4.0
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