Green lacewings (of Florida) Neuroptera: Chrysopidae by Lionel A. Stange

“…The larvae are voracious predators of small, comparatively soft-bodied arthropods such as aphids, scale insects, whiteflies, thrips, insect eggs, and other prey (Muma 1959; Canard et al. 1984). …”
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A Guide to Planting Wildflower Enhancements in Florida by Mary C. Bammer, Josh Campbell, Chase B. Kimmel, James D.. Ellis, Jaret C. Daniels

“… The establishment of native wildflower plantings in Florida can benefit agricultural producers as well as native pollinators and other beneficial insects (predators and parasitoids). The plantings do this by:  • providing forage and nesting sites for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, • increasing wild bee numbers possibly across the farm, and • increasing natural enemies of insect pests (that also depend on forage and nesting sites). …”
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Orb Weavers, Neoscona crucifera (Lucas 1839) and Neoscona domiciliorun (Hentz) (Arachnidae: Araneae: Araneidae) by Glavis B. Edwards, Jr.

“…These spiders are beneficial, consuming a variety of insects. Although typically nocturnal throughout most of their life spans, adult females can be found sitting head down in the hubs of their webs during daylight hours of the fall season. …”
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Bean Plataspid: Megacopta cribraria (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Plataspidae) by Ashley Poplin, Amanda Hodges

“…The defense chemical these insects secrete may stain the surface of the house, building or vehicle where aggregation occurs. …”
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Guidelines for Purchasing and Using Commercial Natural Enemies and Biopesticides in North America by Lynn M. LeBeck, Norman C. Leppla

“…The guide assists in the identification of pests by habitat and lists types of natural enemies (parasitic nematodes, predatory mites, predatory insects, and parasitic wasps) and biopesticides available to manage these pests. …”
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Lively Cuckoo Bee (suggested common name) Nomada fervida Smith (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae) by Jason L. Williams, Cameron Jack, Jamie Ellis

“…The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. …”
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Hydrilla Integrated Management by Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Verena-Ulrike Lietze, Emma N.I. Weeks

“…Divided in seven chapters, the book guides the reader through a general introduction to the problems associated with hydrilla; identification of the plant; instructions for early detection of infestations including federal and state laws and regulations; detailed descriptions of available control tactics; proposals for integrated management plans; descriptions of insects and fish associated with hydrilla; and supplementary information including contacts for assistance when readers encounter infestations. …”
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Lessons from Nature: Advances and Perspectives in Bionic Microwave Absorption Materials by Dashuang Wang, Tuo Ping, Zhilan Du, Xiaoying Liu, Yuxin Zhang

“…From marine organisms, insects, plants to animals, different bionic objects will bring diversified influences and applications. …”
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Orb Weavers, Neoscona crucifera (Lucas 1839) and Neoscona domiciliorun (Hentz) (Arachnidae: Araneae: Araneidae) by Glavis B. Edwards, Jr.

“…These spiders are beneficial, consuming a variety of insects. Although typically nocturnal throughout most of their life spans, adult females can be found sitting head down in the hubs of their webs during daylight hours of the fall season. …”
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Editorial: The non-coding RNA world in animals and plants by Lingling Wang, Bin Hu, Min-Jin Han, Min-Jin Han, Q.-Z. Zhou

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Managing Whiteflies on Landscape Ornamentals by Eileen A. Buss, Catherine M. Mannion, Lance S. Osborne, Adam G. Dale

“…This 8-page fact sheet describes whitefly species, their identification and biology, the damage they cause, and best management practices to control them and still maintain healthy populations of natural enemies and other beneficial insects. …”
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An Introduction to Some Common and Charismatic Florida Spiders by E. C. Powell, L. A. Taylor, Samm Wehman Epstein

“…While spiders are often feared, they are generally non-aggressive and provide essential ecosystem services, such as controlling pest insects in homes, gardens, and agricultural crops. …”
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Self-Treatment Methods for Livestock—Backrubbers by Emma N. I. Weeks, Phillip E. Kaufman

“…Back rubbers are a method of pesticide self-treatment for cattle. When bothered by insects or other pests, cattle tend to rub against objects. …”
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Convergent Lady Beetle Hippodamia convergens Guérin-Méneville (Insecta: Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) by Luis F. Aristizábal, Steven P. Arthurs

“… The convergent lady beetle, Hippodamia convergens Guérin-Méneville, is among the most common lady beetle species throughout North America and is an important natural enemy of aphids, scales, thrips, and other soft-bodied insects. It will also feed on pollen and nectar from flowers when prey is scarce. …”
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Flea Beetles of the Genus Altica: Altica spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by Elenor F. Phillips, Jennifer Lynn Gillett-Kaufman

“…Although this group of insects are named flea beetles, this is not because the form of the body resembles fleas, but rather because they have strong hind legs allowing them to jump long distances like true fleas (Siphonaptera). …”
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Induction of Biomolecules in Mature Leaves of Terminalia arjuna Due to Feeding of Antheraea mylitta Drury by G. Abraham, G. Thomas, C.R. Babu

“…In this study, we investigated the induction of biomolecules in mature leaves of these plants subjected to insect feeding. Increase in total tannin content, lipid peroxidation, and trypsin inhibitor activity have been observed in mature leaves damaged by the insects. …”
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Predatory Mite, Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor) (Arachnida: Acari: Phytoseiidae) by Elena M. Rhodes, Oscar E. Liburd

“…N. californicus prefers Tetranychid mites as food, but will also consume other mite species, small insects, such as thrips, and even pollen when the primary prey is unavailable. …”
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Snow damage in plantations of Austrian pine and Scots pine in the western part of the Republic of Srpska by Zoran Stanivuković, Ranko Vasiljević

“…Also, the harmful effect of snow is reflected in the reduction of the vitality of damaged trees, which become suitable for the attack of other harmful biotic factors, primarily harmful insects and fungi. …”
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Florida Blueberry Leaf Disease Guide by Douglas A. Phillips, Norma C. Flor, Philip F. Harmon

“…In both systems, leaves can be damaged by many factors including environmental conditions, chemical applications, insects, and diseases. This new 12-page publication of the UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department includes basic information to assist growers in determining 1) the likely cause (fungal, viral, algal, or bacterial) of leaf symptoms, 2) when specific leaf spots are likely to occur, 3) characteristic symptoms of common leaf problems, and 4) some of the management options that are available. …”
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A Guide to Planting Wildflower Enhancements in Florida by Mary C. Bammer, Josh Campbell, Chase B. Kimmel, James D.. Ellis, Jaret C. Daniels

“… The establishment of native wildflower plantings in Florida can benefit agricultural producers as well as native pollinators and other beneficial insects (predators and parasitoids). The plantings do this by:  • providing forage and nesting sites for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, • increasing wild bee numbers possibly across the farm, and • increasing natural enemies of insect pests (that also depend on forage and nesting sites). …”
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