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    Taxonomic name: Hoplochelus marginalis Fairmaire
    Synonyms:
    Common names: hanneton (French), ver blanc (French)
    Organism type: insect
    The beetle, Hoplochelus marginalis, is common in La Réunion since its introduction in 1970. In a few years, it invaded the entire island to 1000 metres above sea level, causing extensive damage to sugar-cane fields and destroying native plants.
    Occurs in:
    agricultural areas, urban areas
    Geographical range
    Native range:Hoplochelus marginalis is endemic to Madagascar.
    Known introduced range: The species has been introduced to La Réunion where it is very common.
    Compiled by: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)
    Last Modified: Friday, 14 March 2008
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