Not all heroes wear capes—some are tiny beetles punching well above their weight in the battle against invasive species.

Callum and Allan putting Jewel Beetles of Cats Claw Creeper. Upper Tingalpa Creekcare.

In the Upper Tingalpa Creek Catchment, a tiny champion is making big waves. The hero jewel beetle is being employed by our team to combat the invasive Cat’s Claw Creeper, a plant that has been wreaking havoc in our local ecosystems. The Jewel Beetle: Bio-control Solution to Cat’s Claw Creeper These industrious…

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