Red Palm Mite, Raoiella indica Hirst (Arachnida: Acari: Tenuipalpidae) by Marjorie A. Hoy, Jorge Peña, Ru Nguyen

“…Hoy, Jorge Peña and Ru Nguyen, describes this pest of several important ornamental and fruit-bearing palm species that is in the process of colonizing islands in the Carribean.  …”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Dracaena by Dennis B. McConnell, Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, Kelly C. Everitt

“… This article describes common species and cultivars in the foliage plant industry, provides guidelines on their culture and interior use, and lists physiological problems that may be encountered in both production and interiorscape use. …”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) by Steve A. Johnson, Monica McGarrity

“…It describes this shy wetland bird accidently released into the wild during Hurricane Andrew — similar species, native ranges and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts to people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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Tobacco Budworm, Heliothis virescens (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by John L. Capinera

“…The tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens (Fabricius), is a native species and is found throughout the eastern and southwestern United States. …”
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Jamaican Field Cricket, Gryllus assimilis (Fabricius) (Insecta: Orthoptera: Gryllidae) by Thomas J. Walker

“… This species was first described from Jamaica and is widespread in the West Indies. …”
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Reconciliation ecology, from biological to social challenges by Denis Couvet, Frédéric Ducarme

“…We define such biodiversity as an alternative to species and site specific conservation approaches, demonstrating its analytical power to understand the dynamics of biodiversity changes, its consequences, in particular in regards to the fate of regulating ecosystem services. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Northern Crested Caracara by Elizabeth Rose, Raoul Keith Boughton

“… The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick and accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. Authors Elizabeth Rose and Raoul Boughton hope this 2-page fact sheet published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will inspire people to learn more about the northern crested caracara and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in general in the state of Florida and in their own backyards and communities. …”
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Fish Fillet: White Versus Red, Structure and Nutritional Composition by Rose Omidvar, Michael Sipos, Razieh Farzad

“…There are thousands of food fish species with different chemical compositions and nutritional characteristics of fillets. …”
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Checklist of Birds of the Everglades Agricultural Area by Elise V. Pearlstine, Frank J. Mazzotti

“…This revised 9-page fact sheet features a checklist of bird species that have been found during eight years of surveys in the Everglades Agricultural Area. …”
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Perissomyrmex Snyderi (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) is Native to Central America and Exhibits Worker Polymorphism by J. T. Longino, D. A. Hartley

“…Based on the collection localities and cloud forest habitats, the species is clearly native to Central America. A sample of 205 workers revealed diphasic allometry, with distinct minor and major worker castes, and the queen was observed for the first time.…”
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Peach Scab by Daniel Mancero-Castillo, Mercy Olmstead, Phillip Harmon

“…The pathogen can infect other fruits and nuts within the Prunus species, like almonds, apricots, nectarines, and plums. …”
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Human dirofilariasis – Unforeseen lesion in subcutaneous nodules: Case series from a tertiary care hospital, Wayanad by M M Gitanjali, Prasannakumar G Konapur, Hasaf Kolakkadan, K Nabeel Azeez

“…Human dirofilariasis is a type of zoonotic infection caused by the Dirofilarial species. It is a type of roundworm which is commonly seen in dogs, cats and is transmitted to humans by mosquito bite. …”
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Grapeleaf Skeletonizer, Harrisina americana (Guerin-Meneville) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae) by Frank W. Mead, Susan E. Webb

“… This species is common throughout Florida, with the possible exception of the Keys, and it ranges widely in the eastern half of the United States. …”
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Caterpillar Pests of Tiki Huts and Other Thatched Structures by Stephen Henry Brown, Lyle J. Buss

“… Two species of caterpillars that eat dried sabal palm leaves have been causing problems with thatched structures. …”
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Spondias Growing in the Florida Home Landscape by Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski

“… Spondias species (whose common names among English speakers include ambarella, Ataheite apple, mombins, and hog plums) are flowering trees native to tropical and subtropical regions. …”
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Peach Scab by Daniel Mancero-Castillo, Mercy Olmstead, Phillip Harmon

“…The pathogen can infect other fruits and nuts within the Prunus species, like almonds, apricots, nectarines, and plums. …”
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Hieroglyphic Moth, Diphthera festiva (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by James C. Dunford, Kathryn A. Barbara

“…The conspicuous larvae often occur gregariously on a wide array of plant species and occasionally are considered pests of pecan, coconut palms, sweet potato and soybeans. …”
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Pigeon Louse Fly or Pigeon Fly by William H. Kern, Jr.

“…Strongly specialized claws help them cling to the feathers of their particular host species. Pigeon flies retain their wings for their entire adult life. …”
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Waterlily Leafcutter, Synclita obliteralis (Walker) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Acentropinae) by Dale H. Habeck, James P. Cuda

“…It describes this common moth that has been observed to inflict severe damage on the invasive aquatic plant Hygrophila polysperma — its distribution, description, life cycle and biology, hosts, economic importance, and related species. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, February 2009. …”
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Biology and Management of Torpedograss (Panicum repens) in Ornamental Landscape Planting Beds by Yuvraj Khamare, Candice Prince, Chris Marble

“… Torpedograss is one of the most invasive perennial grass species in Florida landscapes. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department was written for green industry professionals and others to aid in the identification and management of torpedograss in landscape planting beds. …”
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