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Alfalfa Weevil Parasitoid

Bathyplectes curculionis

About

A small parasitoid wasp that attacks alfalfa weevil larvae in North America. It was introduced from Europe as a classical biological control agent.

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Did You Know?

This wasp reduced alfalfa weevil populations by over 75% in some areas after its introduction.