Mead, Frank W

Grapeleaf Skeletonizer, Harrisina americana (Guerin-Meneville) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae)

F. W. Mead and Susan E. Webb

Lovebug Plecia nearctica Hardy (Insecta: Diptera: Bibionidae)

H. A. Denmark, F. W. Mead, and T. R. Fasulo

The lovebug, Plecia nearctica Hardy, is a bibionid fly species that motorists may encounter as a serious nuisance when traveling in southern states. It was first described by Hardy (1940) from Galveston, Texas. At that time he reported it to be widely spread, but more common in Texas and Louisiana than other Gulf Coast states.

Coreid Bug, Leaf-Footed Bug, Euthochtha galeator (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae)

Frank W. Mead

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

Oak Treehopper, Platycotis vittata (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Membracidae)

F. W. Mead

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

Lantana Lace Bug, Teleonemia scrupulosa Stål (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae)

D. H. Habeck, F. W. Mead, 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.

Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Insecta: Hemiptera: Psyllidae)

F. W. Mead and T. R. Fasulo

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

Bigeyed Bugs, Geocoris spp. (Insecta: Hemiptera: Geocoridae)

F. W. Mead

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.

Avocado Lace Bug, Pseudacysta perseae (Heidemann) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae)

F. W. Mead and J. E. Peña

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.

Darkwinged Fungus Gnats, Bradysia spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Sciaridae)

F. W. Mead and T. R. Fasulo

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

Thorn Bug, Umbonia crassicornis (Amyot and Serville) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Membracidae)

F. W. Mead

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

False-Mastic Psylla, Ceropsylla sideroxyli Riley (Insecta: Hemiptera: Psyllidae)

Frank W. Mead

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

Grape Leaffolder, Desmia funeralis (Hübner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

Oscar E. Liburd, F. W. Mead, Susan E. Webb, and Elena M. Rhodes

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.

Edwards Wasp Moth, Lymire edwardsii (Grote) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Arctiidae: Ctenuchinae)

Dale H. Habeck and Frank W. Mead

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.

Hawthorn Lace Bug, Corythucha cydoniae (Fitch) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae)

F. W. Mead 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.

Florida Predatory Stink Bug (unofficial common name), Euthyrhynchus floridanus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Frank W. Mead and David B. Richman

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.

Predatory Stink Bug, Stiretrus anchorago (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

David B. Richman and Frank W. Mead

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

Wheel Bug, Arilus cristatus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Reduviidae)

F. W. Mead

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.

Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Metcalfa pruinosa (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Flatidae)

F. W. Mead

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID for Academic and General Public audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Predatory Stink Bug, Alcaeorrhynchus grandis (Dallas) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

David B. Richman and Frank W. Mead

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

Cotton Stainer, Dysdercus suturellus (Herrich-Schaeffer) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae)

F. W. Mead 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.

Leaffooted Bug, Leptoglossus phyllopus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae)

F. W. Mead

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.

Scentless Plant Bugs, Jadera sp. (Insecta: Hemiptera: Rhopalidae)

F. W. Mead and T. R. Fasulo

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

Spined Soldier Bug, Podisus maculiventris (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

David B. Richman, Frank W. Mead, 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.

Cactus Bug, Chelinidea vittiger aequoris McAtee (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae)

F. W. Mead and J. L. Herring

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.