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  • a female phorid fly (Pseudacteon obtusus)  flies above red imported fire ants (solenopsis invicta) searching for an ant to implant with an egg. She uses the stabbing part of her ovipositor to pierce the thorax and implant the egg. After the egg hatches the larvae migrates to the ant's head, and kills the insect. This type of fire ant is an invasive species imported from South America, and the phorid fly is being introduced to parts of Texas to help control the population of introduced fire ants.
    fire_ant_phorid_fly_31609PhF-519.jpg
  • a female phorid fly (Pseudacteon obtusus)  flies above red imported fire ants (solenopsis invicta) searching for an ant to implant with an egg. She uses the stabbing part of her ovipositor to pierce the thorax and implant the egg. After the egg hatches the larvae migrates to the ant's head, and kills the insect. This type of fire ant is an invasive species imported from South America, and the phorid fly is being introduced to parts of Texas to help control the population of introduced fire ants.
    fire_ant_phorid_fly_31609PhF-401.jpg
  • a female phorid fly (Pseudacteon obtusus)  flies above red imported fire ants (solenopsis invicta) searching for an ant to implant with an egg. She uses the stabbing part of her ovipositor to pierce the thorax and implant the egg. After the egg hatches the larvae migrates to the ant's head, and kills the insect. This type of fire ant is an invasive species imported from South America, and the phorid fly is being introduced to parts of Texas to help control the population of introduced fire ants.
    fire_ant_phorid_fly_31609PhF-19.jpg
  • a female phorid fly (Pseudacteon obtusus)  flies above red imported fire ants (solenopsis invicta) searching for an ant to implant with an egg. She uses the stabbing part of her ovipositor to pierce the thorax and implant the egg. After the egg hatches the larvae migrates to the ant's head, and kills the insect. This type of fire ant is an invasive species imported from South America, and the phorid fly is being introduced to parts of Texas to help control the population of introduced fire ants.
    fire_ant_phorid_fly_31609PhF-488.jpg
  • a female phorid fly (Pseudacteon obtusus)  flies above red imported fire ants (solenopsis invicta) searching for an ant to implant with an egg. She uses the stabbing part of her ovipositor to pierce the thorax and implant the egg. After the egg hatches the larvae migrates to the ant's head, and kills the insect. This type of fire ant is an invasive species imported from South America, and the phorid fly is being introduced to parts of Texas to help control the population of introduced fire ants.
    fire_ant_phorid_fly_31609PhF-455.jpg
  • a female phorid fly (Pseudacteon obtusus)  flies above red imported fire ants (solenopsis invicta) searching for an ant to implant with an egg. She uses the stabbing part of her ovipositor to pierce the thorax and implant the egg. After the egg hatches the larvae migrates to the ant's head, and kills the insect. This type of fire ant is an invasive species imported from South America, and the phorid fly is being introduced to parts of Texas to help control the population of introduced fire ants.
    fire_ant_phorid_fly_31609PhF-36.jpg
  • a female phorid fly (Pseudacteon obtusus)  flies above red imported fire ants (solenopsis invicta) searching for an ant to implant with an egg. She uses the stabbing part of her ovipositor to pierce the thorax and implant the egg. After the egg hatches the larvae migrates to the ant's head, and kills the insect. This type of fire ant is an invasive species imported from South America, and the phorid fly is being introduced to parts of Texas to help control the population of introduced fire ants.
    fire_ant_phorid_fly_31609PhF-31.jpg
  • An introduced species, the exotic Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio poliocephalus) photographed at Wakodahatchee wetlands, Florida.
    Grey-headed_Swamphen_41915ww-164.jpg
  • An introduced species, the exotic Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio poliocephalus) photographed at Wakodahatchee wetlands, Florida.
    Grey-headed_Swamphen_41915ww-183.jpg
  • An introduced species, the exotic Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio poliocephalus) photographed at Wakodahatchee wetlands, Florida.
    Grey-headed_Swamphen_41915ww-163.jpg
  • An introduced species, the exotic Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio poliocephalus) photographed at Wakodahatchee wetlands, Florida.
    Grey-headed_Swamphen_41915ww-173.jpg
  • Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) on Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) at Cascade Head Preserve on the Oregon Coast. The cinnabar moth was first introduced into Oregon in 1960 to contraol non-native, invasive, tansy ragwort.  Subsequent research has shown that the cinnabar moth can reduce ragwort populations by 50-75% on sites favorable for their survivorship (Isaacson and Ehrensing 1977).  Adult cinnabar moths begin to emerge in late spring/early summer.  Mating commences quickly, and females lay their eggs on the underside of ragwort leaves.  Larva hatch in about two weeks and begin feeding on ragwort foliage.  By the third instar, larvae have migrated to the top of the plant to feed on the buds and flowers. With a good population of larvae, plants are stripped of flowers, buds and leaves.
    cinnabar_moth-81912CmSt2.jpg
  • A cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) in flight at the Cascade Head Preserve on the Oregon Coast. The cinnabar moth was first introduced into Oregon in 1960 to control noxious ragwort weeds.  Subsequent research has shown that the cinnabar moth can reduce ragwort populations by 50 - 75% on sites favorable for their survivorship. Adult cinnabar moths begin to emerge in late spring/early summer.  Mating commences quickly, and females lay their eggs on the underside of ragwort leaves.  Larvae hatch in about two weeks and begin feeding on ragwort foliage.  By the third instar, larvae have migrated to the top of the plant to feed on the buds and flowers. With a good population of larvae, plants are stripped of flowers, buds and leaves.
    cinnabar_moth-IMG_4801.jpg
  • Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) caterpillar on Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) at Cascade Head Preserve on the Oregon Coast. The cinnabar moth was first introduced into Oregon in 1960 to contraol non-native, invasive, tansy ragwort.  Subsequent research has shown that the cinnabar moth can reduce ragwort populations by 50-75% on sites favorable for their survivorship (Isaacson and Ehrensing 1977).  Adult cinnabar moths begin to emerge in late spring/early summer.  Mating commences quickly, and females lay their eggs on the underside of ragwort leaves.  Larva hatch in about two weeks and begin feeding on ragwort foliage.  By the third instar, larvae have migrated to the top of the plant to feed on the buds and flowers. With a good population of larvae, plants are stripped of flowers, buds and leaves.
    cinnabar_moth-81812CM-127.jpg
  • Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) caterpillar on Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) at Cascade Head Preserve on the Oregon Coast. The cinnabar moth was first introduced into Oregon in 1960 to contraol non-native, invasive, tansy ragwort.  Subsequent research has shown that the cinnabar moth can reduce ragwort populations by 50-75% on sites favorable for their survivorship (Isaacson and Ehrensing 1977).  Adult cinnabar moths begin to emerge in late spring/early summer.  Mating commences quickly, and females lay their eggs on the underside of ragwort leaves.  Larva hatch in about two weeks and begin feeding on ragwort foliage.  By the third instar, larvae have migrated to the top of the plant to feed on the buds and flowers. With a good population of larvae, plants are stripped of flowers, buds and leaves.
    cinnabar_moth-81812CM-121.jpg
  • Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) on Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) at Cascade Head Preserve on the Oregon Coast. The cinnabar moth was first introduced into Oregon in 1960 to contraol non-native, invasive, tansy ragwort.  Subsequent research has shown that the cinnabar moth can reduce ragwort populations by 50-75% on sites favorable for their survivorship (Isaacson and Ehrensing 1977).  Adult cinnabar moths begin to emerge in late spring/early summer.  Mating commences quickly, and females lay their eggs on the underside of ragwort leaves.  Larva hatch in about two weeks and begin feeding on ragwort foliage.  By the third instar, larvae have migrated to the top of the plant to feed on the buds and flowers. With a good population of larvae, plants are stripped of flowers, buds and leaves.
    cinnabar_moth-81812CM-109.jpg
  • Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) on Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) at Cascade Head Preserve on the Oregon Coast. The cinnabar moth was first introduced into Oregon in 1960 to contraol non-native, invasive, tansy ragwort.  Subsequent research has shown that the cinnabar moth can reduce ragwort populations by 50-75% on sites favorable for their survivorship (Isaacson and Ehrensing 1977).  Adult cinnabar moths begin to emerge in late spring/early summer.  Mating commences quickly, and females lay their eggs on the underside of ragwort leaves.  Larva hatch in about two weeks and begin feeding on ragwort foliage.  By the third instar, larvae have migrated to the top of the plant to feed on the buds and flowers. With a good population of larvae, plants are stripped of flowers, buds and leaves.
    cinnabar_moth-81812CM-106.jpg
  • Imported red fire ants (solenopsis invicta), Texas.
    red_fire_ants_31609PhF-77.jpg
  • Imported red fire ants (solenopsis invicta), Texas.
    red_fire_ants_31609PhF-45.jpg
  • Imported red fire ants (solenopsis invicta), Texas.
    red_fire_ants_31609PhF-105.jpg
  • Portrait of a female spotted wing fruit fly. An introduced pest species in North America, the spotted wing fruit fly (Drosophila suzukii) feeds and breeds on fresh berries such as rasberries, strawberries and cherries – unlike most fruit flies that infest decaying and rotting fruit. Drosophila suzukii is a substantial pest for berry and fruit farmers. © Michael Durham / www.DurmPhoto.com
    spotted_wing_fruit_fly_31810FF7V1.jpg
  • Portrait of a male spotted wing fruit fly. An introduced pest species in North America, the spotted wing fruit fly (Drosophila suzukii) feeds and breeds on fresh berries such as rasberries, strawberries and cherries – unlike most fruit flies that infest decaying and rotting fruit. Drosophila suzukii is a substantial pest for berry and fruit farmers. © Michael Durham / www.DurmPhoto.com
    spotted_wing_fruit_fly_32710SFz3.jpg
  • A female spotted wing fruit fly over a strawberry. An introduced pest species in North America, the spotted wing fruit fly (Drosophila suzukii) feeds and breeds on fresh berries such as rasberries, strawberries and cherries – unlike most fruit flies that infest decaying and rotting fruit. Drosophila suzukii is a substantial pest for berry and fruit farmers. © Michael Durham / www.DurmPhoto.com
    spotted_wing_fruit_fly_31810FF9-101.jpg
  • Portrait of a female spotted wing fruit fly. An introduced pest species in North America, the spotted wing fruit fly (Drosophila suzukii) feeds and breeds on fresh berries such as rasberries, strawberries and cherries – unlike most fruit flies that infest decaying and rotting fruit. Drosophila suzukii is a substantial pest for berry and fruit farmers. © Michael Durham / www.DurmPhoto.com
    spotted_wing_fruit_fly_31810FF3V1.jpg
  • Portrait of a female spotted wing fruit fly. An introduced pest species in North America, the spotted wing fruit fly (Drosophila suzukii) feeds and breeds on fresh berries such as rasberries, strawberries and cherries – unlike most fruit flies that infest decaying and rotting fruit. Drosophila suzukii is a substantial pest for berry and fruit farmers.
    spotted_wing_fruit_fly_31810FF2FV1.jpg
  • Portrait of a female spotted wing fruit fly. An introduced pest species in North America, the spotted wing fruit fly (Drosophila suzukii) feeds and breeds on fresh berries such as rasberries, strawberries and cherries – unlike most fruit flies that infest decaying and rotting fruit. Drosophila suzukii is a substantial pest for berry and fruit farmers.© Michael Durham / www.DurmPhoto.com
    spotted_wing_fruit_fly_31810FF8V1.jpg
  • A columbia sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) flushing from the grassland. These birds are being re-introduced to the NE corner of Oregon by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife after a 40 year absence from the state. Private farm land, near Zumwalt Prairie, Oregon.
    grouse_flight-MDurham360_7.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-73.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-63.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-38.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-25.jpg
  • A male spotted wing fruit fly approaches a fresh strawberry. An introduced pest species in North America, the spotted wing fruit fly (Drosophila suzukii) feeds and breeds on fresh berries such as rasberries, strawberries and cherries – unlike most fruit flies that infest decaying and rotting fruit. Drosophila suzukii however is a substantial pest for berry farmers. © Michael Durham / www.DurmPhoto.com
    spotted_wing_fruit_fly_31810FF9-102.jpg
  • A male spotted wing fruit fly (left) approaches a female on a fresh strawberry. An introduced pest species in North America, the spotted wing fruit fly (Drosophila suzukii) feeds and breeds on fresh berries such as rasberries, strawberries and cherries – unlike most fruit flies that infest decaying and rotting fruit. Drosophila suzukii however is a substantial pest for berry farmers.
    spotted_wing_fruit_fly_31810FF9-101-...jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-57.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-56.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-53.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-37.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-35.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-28.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-26.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-75.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-66.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-59.jpg
  • A red-legged frog near Circle Creek along the Oregon Coast. The property is managed as a preserve by the North Coast Land Coservancy, This species is declining rapidly, partly becuase of introduced bull frogs that prey on the frog.
    red-legged_frog_6709RLf-48.jpg
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