Leaf-munching beetle to tackle invasive pest
Otago Daily Times Online News [Unofficial]
March 3, 2026
The leaf-feeding beetle Blaptea elguetai is being released to help control the highly invasive Chilean flame creeper weed. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Hope is on the horizon for native bush invaded by the Chilean flame creeper weed now approval has been given to release a leaf-munching beetle to combat the invasive species.
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