Above: The leaf-footed bug uses its unique hind legs as weapons. UF/IFAS photo by Christine Miller. A cat’s claws, a rhino’s horn, a snake’s fangs—many animals use weapons that are part of their body to catch food, defend themselves ... READ MORE
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Above: Bigeyed bugs can be found on lawns or garden plants. UF/IFAS photo by Lyle Buss. My, what big eyes you have! As their name says, the bigeyed bugs are characterized by their two prominent eyes. These relatively small bugs (about ... READ MORE
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It is that time of year when it seems that everywhere you look is an insect you have never seen before. To keep you in the know we have pulled together some of the newest Creatures from the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE
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Above: A nematode seen under a microscope. UF/IFAS photo by Tyler Jones. A parasite is an organism that lives on or inside of another organism, weakening its host but usually not killing it. This feature distinguishes it from a parasitoid, ... READ MORE
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Above: A regal jumping spider at rest between jumps. UF/IFAS photo by Lyle Buss. Even if you don’t like spiders, you have to admit that jumping spiders are kind of cute (possibly even very cute). Florida is home to a few species of jumping ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
Above: Ladybugs are often associated with biocontrol because they eat aphids. UF/IFAS photo by Tyler Jones. The term biocontrol is short for biological control. Biological control is a way of controlling pests with their natural enemies. ... READ MORE
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Above: With their unique crest, wheel bugs are hard to miss. UF/IFAS photo by Lyle Buss. Whether you’re a human or an insect, you probably don’t want to mess with the wheel bug. Known for its wheel-shaped crest, this bug’s bite (actually ... READ MORE
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Are you seeing fantastic creatures that are the stuff of nightmares (or an entomologists day dreams)? We all have had these moments and can often be surprised by how small some of these so called evil creatures are. We have compiled for you ... READ MORE
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Above: Diadegma insulare, a kind of parasitoid wasp. UF/IFAS photo by Lyle Buss. Parasitoids are like parasites in that they live on or inside of another organism, called a host. However, unlike parasites, parasitoids ultimately kill their ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
Above: An adult green lacewing. Lacewing larvae, not adults, are used in biocontrol. UF/IFAS entomology and nematology photo. Before a green lacewing gets its large delicate wings, it starts off as a larva. These larvae hatch from eggs the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease