Thomas, Michael C

Questions and Answers: 2009 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Legislation

Esen Momol, Jane Tolbert, Marina D'Abreau, Terril Nell, Gail Hansen, Gary Knox, Michael Thomas, Kristine Jones, Jim Spratt, Claire Lewis, and Kathy Malone

Rove Beetles of Florida, Staphylinidae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)

J. Howard Frank and Michael C. Thomas

Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

M. C. Thomas, J. B. Heppner, R. E. Woodruff, H. V. Weems, G. J. Steck, and T. R. Fasulo

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.

A Flower Beetle, Euphoria sepulcralis (Fabricius) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

Michael C. Thomas

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.

Ladybird Beetles Recent Immigrants to Florida (Insecta: Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

Michael C. Thomas and Orland J. Blanchard Jr.

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.

Rove Beetles of the World, Staphylinidae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)

J. Howard Frank and Michael C. Thomas

Tortoise Beetle ,Chelymorpha cribraria (Fabricius) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Michael C. Thomas

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Twostriped Walkingstick, Anisomorpha buprestoides (Stoll) (Insecta: Phasmatodea: Pseudophasmatidae)

Michael C. Thomas

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.

A Stored Products Pest, Oryzaephilus acuminatus (Insecta: Coleoptera: Silvanidae)

M. C. Thomas and R. E. Woodruff

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID for Commercial audience(s). Published by Integrated Pest Management

Primitive Weevils of Florida (Insecta: Coleoptera: Brentidae: Brentinae)

Michael C. Thomas

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.

Ligustrum Weevil (suggested common name), Ochyromera ligustri Warner (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Tychiinae: Tychiini: Endaeina)

J. P. Cuda, M. C. Zellar, and M. C. Thomas

Pine Shoot Beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)

Michael C. Thomas, Wayne N. Dixon, and Thomas R. Fasulo

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.

Larger Elm Leaf Beetle, Monocesta coryli (Say) (Insecta: Coleoptea: Chrysomelidae)

Michael C. Thomas

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

What is Florida-Friendly Landscaping™?

Esen Momol, Michael Scheinkman, Michael Thomas, Tom Wichman, Gail Hansen, Claire Lewis, Jennifer Marvin, Lynn Barber, Tiare Silvasy, Terra Freeman, Tina McIntyre, Emily Brown, Amanda Peck, and John Bossart

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) provides science-based landscape design and plant selection practices for installing and maintaining resilient, aesthetically pleasing landscapes. Once established, FFL landscapes require little, if any, irrigation, fertilizer, or pesticides. This new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department provides a brief overview of the FFL program, outreach, and requirements.