Times of India

1969 US weevil release to kill thistles later harmed 30+ native plants

1969 US weevil release to kill thistles later harmed 30+ native plantsWorldPing

Introduced in 1969 to combat invasive weeds, a European beetle has turned into an ecological threat. This beetle has diversified its appetite to include over thirty native plant species, notably rare thistles.

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