Flatid Planthopper, Oormenaria rufifascia (Walker) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Flatidae) by Forrest W. Howard, Susan Halbert

“… Ormenaria rufifascia (Walker) is a common insect on some species of palms in Florida. Although it is usually not a serious pest, it sometimes indirectly causes aesthetic damage when dense populations produce honeydew that supports extensive coatings of sootymold on the host plants. …”
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The second record of Lasiommata petropolitana (Fabricius, 1787) in Croatia by Toni Koren, Ana Štih

“… After the first confirmed record of L. petropolitana in Croatia on Mt Snježnik, another specimen of this species was caught on the nearby Obruč Mt in May 2010. …”
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Housing Crocodilians in Captivity: Considerations for Central America and Caribbean by Matthew L. Brien, Michael S. Cherkiss, Mark W. Parry, Frank J. Mazzotti

“…Mazzotti, provides information for facility planning, species selection, housing, safety, water quality and maintenance, heating and thermoregulation requirements, diet and feeding, captive breeding and rearing. …”
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The Ornamental Fish Trade: An Introduction with Perspectives for Responsible Aquarium Fish Ownership by E. J. Livengood, Frank A. Chapman

“…Chapman, aims inform aquarium owners about the ornamental fish industry so that they can make conscientious decisions about their purchases, and help protect the wild species and safeguard the natural environments. It describes how aquarium fish are collected or cultured, ecological considerations, and things a potential aquarist should know. …”
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Why is Your Cup of Coffee so Expensive? Because of a Tiny Bark Beetle! by Jiri Hulcr

“…It would probably remain one of the many inconspicuous little beetles in the tropics, if not for the choice of its host: seeds of several Coffea species. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jiri Hulcr, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, October 2013. …”
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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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Rice Beetle, Dyscinetus morator (Fab.) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) by Robert E. Woodruff

“… he rice beetle, Dyscinetus morator (Fabricius) (Figure 1), is a common beetle in the eastern half of the United States, and it is one of the most ubiquitous species taken in blacklight traps during much of the year. …”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Aglaonema by Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, Kelly C. Everitt

“… The intent of this article is to describe common Aglaonema species and cultivars in the foliage plant industry, provide guidelines on their culture and interior use, and list physiological problems encountered in both production and in the interiorscape. …”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Ficus by Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, Kelly C. Everitt

“… This article describes common species and cultivars in the foliage plant industry, provides guidelines for their culture and interior use, and lists physiological problems that may be encountered during production and interiorscape use. …”
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Pepper Mild Mottle Virus by Scott Adkins, Pamela D. Roberts

“… Pepper mild mottle virus (PMMoV) occurs worldwide in field-grown bell, hot, and ornamental pepper species. The virus has also been found in greenhouse peppers in Canada, and Spain where greenhouse production practices are ideal for rapid spread of the disease. …”
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Habitat Requirements of the Florida Panther by Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Elena C. Rubino

“… The Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act in 1967. Habitat loss and fragmentation are primary threats, driven by urban development and the conversion of rangelands to row crops, citrus production, and mining. …”
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Cornsilk Fly (suggested common name), Euxesta stigmatias Loew (Insecta: Diptera: Otitidae) by Gregg S. Nuessly, John L. Capinera

“…Their normally saprophytic lifestyle belies their destructive nature when it comes to their preference for sweet corn ears. Four species of ‘cornsilk flies’ are known to attack corn in Florida: Chaetopsis massyla (Walker), Euxesta annonae (Fabricius), Euxesta eluta Loew, and Euxesta stigmatias Loew. …”
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Epidemiology of Community-Acquired Pneumonia by Thomas J Marrie

“…Chlamydia pneumoniae. Legione species or viruses, is more common among patients treated on an ambulatory basis where these pathogens can collectively cause up to half of all cases of pneumonia. …”
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Birth Rate Effects on an Age-Structured Predator-Prey Model with Cannibalism in the Prey by Francisco J. Solis, Roberto A. Ku-Carrillo

“…The main feature required in these models is the coexistence among the involved species, which translates mathematically into stable equilibria and periodic solutions. …”
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Red Heart Disease in Pines Caused by Porodaedalea (Phellinus) pini in Florida by Yin-Tse Huang, Jeffrey Eickwort, Jiri Hulcr

“… All pine species in Florida are susceptible to red heart disease. …”
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Sapote Fruit Fly, Serpentine Fruit Fly, Anastrepha serpentina (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Dipera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr.

“… The sapote fruit fly, Anastrepha serpentina (Wiedemann), sometimes called the serpentine fruit fly, is intercepted frequently in United States ports of entry in various hosts from several countries. It is an important species in Mexico because its larvae infest sapote (Caloca.rpum spp.), sapodilla (Achras zapota), willowleaf lucuma (Lucuma salicifolia) and related fruits. …”
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Lesser Pumpkin Fly, Ethiopian Fruit Fly, Cucurbit Fly, Dacus ciliatus (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr.

“… The lesser pumpkin fly, Dacus ciliatus (Loew), is one of several fruit flies found in Africa and Asia which could be expected to become serious pests of Florida agricultural crops if introduced into this state. This species has not been intercepted in the United States, but prospects are likely for this to occur because of our heavy international traffic. …”
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Ips Engraver Beetles, Ips spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Jeffrey M. Eickwort, Albert E. Mayfield III, John L. Foltz

“…Foltz, describes three species of pine bark beetles in the genus Ips -- the sixspined ips, I. calligraphus (Germar); the eastern fivespined ips, I. grandicollis (Eichloff); and the small southern pine engraver, I. avulsus (Eichloff) -- which live predominantly in the inner bark of stressed pines in the southern United States, where they breed and feed on phloem tissue. …”
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Bagworm, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis Haworth (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Psychidae) by Brooke L. Moffis, Steven P. Arthurs

“…Severe infestations can damage the aesthetics and health of host plants, especially juniper and arborvitae species. Many of the preferred host plants do not grow well below the USDA hardiness zone 8A, but due to its wide host range, high female fecundity, and method of dispersal, bagworm can still be problematic in the Florida landscape. …”
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Freshwater, Terrestrial, and Marine Turtles of Florida by Patricia Sprott, Frank J. Mazzotti, Jocie A. Graham

“… Florida is home to 25 species of turtles representing seven families. Turtles (including tortoises and terrapins) can be terrestrial, aquatic, or semi-aquatic. …”
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