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Tiny beetle helps battle mimosa in tropical wetlands

CSIRO Media Release – 09 March 2007
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Adult mimosa flea beetles, Nesaecrepida infuscata


Image credit – David McClenaghan, CSIRO
Adult mimosa flea beetle, Nesaecrepida infuscata


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Larvae of mimosa flea beetles, Nesaecrepida infuscata


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Aerial shot of mimosa infestation in the Northern Territory


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Seed pods on mimosa plants


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Mimosa flowers


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