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thumbnail for publication: Crazy Ant, Paratrechina longicornis (Latreille), (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Crazy Ant, Paratrechina longicornis (Latreille), (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

J. C. Nickerson and K. A. Barbara

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: 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: American Cockroach, Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Blattodea: Blattidae)

American Cockroach, Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Blattodea: Blattidae)

K. A. Barbara

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

thumbnail for publication: Tetrio Sphinx, Giant Gray Sphinx, Frangipani Hornworm, Pseudosphinx tetrio (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)

Tetrio Sphinx, Giant Gray Sphinx, Frangipani Hornworm, Pseudosphinx tetrio (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)

James C. Dunford and Kathryn A. Barbara

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: Hieroglyphic Moth, Diphthera festiva (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Hieroglyphic Moth, Diphthera festiva (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

James C. Dunford and Kathryn A. Barbara

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

thumbnail for publication: Velvetbean Caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis (Hübner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Velvetbean Caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis (Hübner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Kathryn A. Barbara

This document provides a detailed profile of the velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis, a significant pest of soybean in Florida and the southeastern U.S. It covers the caterpillar's distribution, life cycle, and identification features. The document highlights the damage caused by the caterpillar, management strategies including natural enemies, insecticides, and cultural practices. It also discusses the importance of host plant resistance and biological control methods. The document is part of the Featured Creatures collection by UF/IFAS Extension. Published: September 2000.