About Toadflax Stem Weevil
A dark metallic blue-purple weevil that feeds on toadflax species. Successfully used as a biological control agent for invasive Dalmatian toadflax in North America.
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Released in North America as biological control, where it has successfully suppressed invasive Dalmatian toadflax.
Distribution
Where Toadflax Stem Weevil can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Toadflax Stem Weevil (Mecinus janthinus). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/toadflax-stem-weevil
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