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John B. Heppner

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John B. Heppner

Specialist

adjunct curator, The Maguire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of Natural History; courtesy assistant professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology

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Publications

thumbnail for publication: Bromeliad Pod Borer, Epimorius testaceellus Ragonot (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Bromeliad Pod Borer, Epimorius testaceellus Ragonot (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

J. B. Heppner and J. H. Frank

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. This document provides an in-depth profile of the bromeliad pod borer, Epimorius testaceellus, a pyralid moth that damages the flower pods of the bromeliad Tillandsia fasciculata. It covers the moth's distribution, description, host plants, natural enemies, and behavior. The moth is found in subtropical Florida and the West Indies, with larvae causing significant damage to the host plant. The document also highlights the role of a parasitoid wasp, Eurytoma aerflora, in controlling moth populations. First published 1998.

thumbnail for publication: Melon Fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Melon Fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. V. Weems Jr., J. B. Heppner, and T. R. Fasulo

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

thumbnail for publication: Papaya Fruit Fly (suggested common name), Toxotrypana curvicauda Gerstaecker (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Papaya Fruit Fly (suggested common name), Toxotrypana curvicauda Gerstaecker (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. L. Selman, J. B. Heppner, and T. R. Fasulo

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

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

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

Michael C. Thomas, John B. Heppner, Robert E. Woodruff, Howard V. Weems Jr., Gary John Steck, 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.

thumbnail for publication: Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. V. Weems, J. B. Heppner, J. L. Nation, and G. J. Steck

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.

thumbnail for publication: Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Phyllocnistinae)

Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Phyllocnistinae)

J. B. Heppner 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.

thumbnail for publication: Caribbean Fruit Fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Caribbean Fruit Fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. V. Weems, Jr., J. B. Heppner, T. R. Fasulo and J. L. Nation

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

thumbnail for publication: Spanish Moth or Convict Caterpillar, Xanthopastis timais (Cramer) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Spanish Moth or Convict Caterpillar, Xanthopastis timais (Cramer) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

John B. Heppner, Kathryn A. Barbara, and Eileen A. Buss

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.

thumbnail for publication: West Indian Fruit Fly, Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

West Indian Fruit Fly, Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Howard V. Weems, Jr., John B. Heppner, Gary John Steck, 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.

thumbnail for publication: Mexican Fruit Fly, Anastrepha ludens (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Mexican Fruit Fly, Anastrepha ludens (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. V. Weems, Jr., J. B. Heppner, G. J. Steck, T. R. Fasulo, and J. L. Nation

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.

thumbnail for publication: Schoepfia Fruit Fly, Anastrepha interrupta Stone (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Schoepfia Fruit Fly, Anastrepha interrupta Stone (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. V. Weems, Jr. and J. B. Heppner

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.