Ronald D. Cave

0000-0002-5209-5975

Hercules Beetle Dynastes hercules (Linnaeus, 1758) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

Oliver Keller and Ronald D. Cave

Anagyrus pseudococci Girault (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)

Theresa Chormanski and Ronald D. Cave

Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Cynipoidea: Cynipidae)

Emilie P. Demard and Ronald D. Cave

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Striped Lynx Spider Oxyopes salticus (Hentz 1845) (Arachnida: Araneae: Oxyopidae)

Laurel B. Lietzenmayer, Ronald D. Cave, and Lisa A. Taylor

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Organism ID. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Biological Control Containment Facilities in Florida

W. A. Overholt, R. D. Cave, P. D. Pratt, P. C. Lake, and J. C. Scoles

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s). This document provides a comprehensive overview of the American serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza trifolii. It covers the insect's life cycle, physical characteristics, and ecological impact, particularly its role as a pest in greenhouses and vegetable crops. The article details its host plants, damage caused by leaf mining, and natural enemies, including parasitoids. Management strategies such as sampling, insecticides, biological control, and cultural practices are discussed to mitigate its impact. The document is part of the UF/IFAS Extension's Featured Creatures collection, aimed at both laypersons and academic audiences interested in entomology. First published: July 2004.