Tamarisk Leaf Beetle (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Barbara Caption The tamarisk leaf beetle, Diorhabda carinulata, from Asia, has been introduced as a way to control the invasive tamarisk. Credit Dan Bean, Colorado Dept. of Agriculture Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.