Mead, Frank W

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Mead, Frank W

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry.

Publications

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

F. W. Mead and Susan E. Webb

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.

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

D. H. Habeck, F. W. Mead, and T. R. Fasulo

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

F. W. Mead and J. E. Peña

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

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.

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

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

F. W. Mead and T. R. Fasulo

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

David B. Richman, Frank W. Mead, and Thomas R. Fasulo

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

Frank W. Mead

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

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

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

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

F. W. Mead and T. R. Fasulo

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

F. W. Mead

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

F. W. Mead

This document provides an overview of the leaffooted bug, Leptoglossus phyllopus, a minor pest affecting various crops including fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. It details the bug's distribution across the southern United States, identification features, and economic impact, particularly on citrus and pecan crops. The document also discusses management strategies such as insecticide application, cultural practices, and hand-picking to control infestations. Additionally, it highlights the importance of cover crop management to prevent bug buildup in citrus groves. Published: February 1999.

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

F. W. Mead and J. L. Herring

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.

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

F. W. Mead

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

F. W. Mead

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

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

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

Frank W. Mead and David B. Richman

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

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

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