Cuda, James P.

0000-0002-4744-5416

Melaleuca Gall Midge (suggested common name) Lophodiplosis trifida Gagné (Insecta: Diptera: Cecidomyiidae: Cecidomyiinae: Cecidomyiini)

Matthew R. Moore, James P. Cuda, Paul D. Pratt, and Min B. Rayamajhi

A Psyllid, Boreioglycaspis melaleucae Moore (Insecta: Hemiptera: Psyllidae)

Susan A. Wineriter, Susan E. Halbert and James P. Cuda

Melaleuca Snout Beetle, Melaleuca Weevil (unofficial common names), Oxyops vitiosa (Pascoe) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

J. P. Cuda, S. A. Wineriter, G. R. Buckingham, T. D. Center, and K. T. Gioeli

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.

Psílido, Boreioglycaspis melaleucae Moore (Insecta: Hemiptera: Psyllidae)

Susan A. Wright, Susan E. Halbert y James Cuda

Waterlily Leafcutter, Elophila obliteralis (Walker) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Acentropinae)

Dale H. Habeck, James P. Cuda and Emma N.I. Weeks

Hydrellia Fly Parasitic Wasp Trichopria columbiana Ashmead (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Diapriidae)

Byron R. Coon, Nathan E. Harms, Michael J. Grodowitz, Emma N.I. Weeks, and James P. Cuda

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

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

Fire Ant Decapitating Flies Pseudacteon spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Phoridae)

Ariane McCorquodale, James P. Cuda, and Sanford D. Porter

Picudo de la Melaleuca Oxyops vitiosa (Pascoe) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

J. P. Cuda, S. A. Wineriter, G. R. Buckingham, T. D. Center y K. T. Gioeli

Classical Biological Control of Brazilian Peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia) in Florida

J. P. Cuda, D. H. Habeck, W. A. Overholt, J. C. Medal, J. H. Pedrosa-Macedo, M. D. Vitorino, and C. R. Minteer

A UF/IFAS numbered Management.

Hydrilla Leafcutter Moth (unofficial common name) Parapoynx diminutalis Snellen (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

Julie Baniszewski, Emma N.I. Weeks, James P. Cuda, and Carey Minteer

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.

Alligatorweed Flea Beetle Agasicles hygrophila Selman and Vogt (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Halticinae)

Ted D. Center, James P. Cuda, Michael J. Grodowitz, and Carey R. Minteer

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.

How Scientists Obtain Approval to Release Organisms for Classical Biological Control of Invasive Plants

J. Scoles, J. P. Cuda, W. A. Overholt, and C. R. Minteer

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Biological Control of Weeds: Is it Safe?

Carey Minteer, Eutychus Kariuki, and James Cuda

Invasive plants are non-native plant species that cause harm in their introduced range. Classical biological control of invasive plants is the use of natural enemies, imported insects and mites or pathogens, to control the target plants. This publication explains the strategies and rules in place to ensure that organisms released for the biological control of weeds are safe and effective.

Pepper Fruit Fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiner) (Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae)

Kenneth L. Hibbard, William A. Overholt, and James P. Cuda

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.

Hydrilla Tip Mining Midge: Cricotopus lebetis Sublette (Insecta: Diptera: Chironomidae)

James P. Cuda, Brian R. Coon, Emma N. I. Weeks, Judy L. Gillmore, Ted D. Center, and Carey Minteer

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.

Wetland Weeds: West Indian Marsh Grass (Hymenachne amplexicaulis)

Rodrigo Diaz, William A. Overholt, Brent Sellers, and James P. Cuda

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Brazilian Peppertree Seed Chalcid, (unofficial common name) Megastigmus transvaalensis (Hymenoptera: Torymidae)

J. P. Cuda, D. H. Habeck, and G. S. Wheeler

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID for Academic and General Public audience(s). Published by Integrated Pest Management

Hydrilla Stem Weevil Bagous hydrillae O'Brien

Emma N. I. Weeks, James P. Cuda, and Michael J. Grodowitz

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.

Myakka Bug, Ischnodemus variegatus (Signoret) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Blissidae)

Cecil O. Montemayor, Rodrigo Diaz, William A. Overholt, Amanda Hodges, and James P. Cuda

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.

Natural Area Weeds: A Property Owner's Guide to Melaleuca Control

K. A. Langeland, S. F. Enloe, and J. P. Cuda

This publication is one of a series with the purpose of providing information to empower citizens of Florida to protect Florida's natural areas from melaleuca and other invasive plant species. 

Brazilian Peppertree Thrips Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood) (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae)

Patricia Prade, Carey R. Minteer, and James P. Cuda

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

Standardized Invasive Species Terminology for Effective Outreach Education

Basil V. Iannone III, Emily C. Bell, Shannon Carnevale, Jeff E. Hill, Julie McConnell, Martin Main, Stephen F. Enloe, Steven A. Johnson, James P. Cuda, Shirley M. Baker, and Michael Andreu

This publication introduces a standardized set of seven terms compiled by the members of the UF|IFAS Invasive Species Council that can describe most situations involving invasive species, limit the confusion caused by jargon and incorrect usage, and deliver a simplified and unified message about the impacts of invasive species and how to best prevent and control them, potentially increasing the environmental and socioeconomic benefits of invasive species Extension and outreach programs.

Yellow Brazilian Pepper-tree Leaf Galler (suggested common name) Calophya latiforceps Burckhardt (Insecta: Hemiptera: Calophyidae: Calophyinae)

James P. Cuda, Patricia Prade, and Carey R. Minteer

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.

Alligatorweed Thrips (Suggested Common Name) Amynothrips andersoni O'Neill (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae)

Ted D. Center, James P. Cuda, and Michael J. Grodowitz

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.

Classical Biological Control of Weeds with Insects: Melaleuca Weevil

J. P. Cuda, S. A. Wright, G. R. Buckingham, T. D. Center, and K. T. Gioeli

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID for General Public audience(s).

Hydrilla Leaf Mining Flies (unofficial common name) Hydrellia spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Ephydridae)

Emma N.I. Weeks, James P. Cuda, and Carey Minteer

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.

Cattail Mosquito (suggested common name) Coquillettidia perturbans (Walker) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae: Culicinae: Mansoniini)

Lethia R. Johnson, James P. Cuda, and Nathan Burkett-Cadena

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