Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil)

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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

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Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Kandos, NSW - 20 Jan 2025 by aussiejai

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Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Cowra, NSW - 15 Jan 2025 by Whiteyjw

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Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Kandos, NSW - 20 Jan 2025 by aussiejai

Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Cowra, NSW - 15 Jan 2025 by Whiteyjw

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Species information

Larinus latus Scientific name
Onopordum seed weevil Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 890m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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Cowra, NSW Kandos, NSW

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