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Waterhyacinth Planthopper

Megamelus scutellaris

Classification

Class
Insecta

Megamelus scutellaris, the water hyacinth planthopper, is a true bug native to South America. It is used as a biological control agent to manage and reduce the spread of the water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes, formerly Eichhornia crassipes), an invasive aquatic plant native to South America that has invaded many freshwater systems globally. Description Megamelus scutellaris has a widespread distribution in South America.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Argentina · 3United States of America · 1