About Brown Willow Beetle
A small brown beetle that feeds on willow leaves and can cause significant defoliation. Has been used as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife in North America.
Did You Know?
A close relative was deliberately introduced to North America as biological control for invasive purple loosestrife.
Distribution
Where Brown Willow Beetle can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Brown Willow Beetle (Galerucella lineola). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/brown-willow-beetle
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