The Plant People Love to Hate
The Knepp Wilding Podcast
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Insects and Their Complex Interactions with Ragwort
This chapter examines the intricate dynamics between ragwort plants and their two insect visitors: the visually stunning but ineffective cinnabar moth caterpillar and the root-feeding Longitarsus jacobii beetle. It highlights the latter's role as a promising biocontrol agent in managing ragwort populations.
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