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The eastern bloodsucking conenose belongs to the subfamily Triatominae, known as the kissing bugs. Despite their affectionate vernacular name, they are particularly threatening “assassin bugs” who require blood meals to survive and reproduce. They are a known vector of American trypanosomiasis (or Chagas Disease) in South America, a debilitating illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This disease is a problem in South and Central America and has been detected in the United States, but has not been found in Florida. This 4-page fact sheet was written by John L. Capinera, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1018

The eastern bloodsucking conenose belongs to the subfamily Triatominae, known as the kissing bugs. Despite their affectionate vernacular name, they are particularly threatening “assassin bugs” who require blood meals to survive and reproduce. They are a known vector of American trypanosomiasis (or Chagas Disease) in South America, a debilitating illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This disease is a problem in South and Central America and has been detected in the United States, but has not been found in Florida. This 4-page fact sheet was written by John L. Capinera, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1018

The eastern bloodsucking conenose belongs to the subfamily Triatominae, known as the kissing bugs. Despite their affectionate vernacular name, they are particularly threatening “assassin bugs” who require blood meals to survive and reproduce. They are a known vector of American trypanosomiasis (or Chagas Disease) in South America, a debilitating illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This disease is a problem in South and Central America and has been detected in the United States, but has not been found in Florida. This 4-page fact sheet was written by John L. Capinera, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1018

The granulate cutworm, Feltia subterranea (Fabricius) is the most commonly occurring cutworm in Florida, though it is rarely numerous enough to be a major pest. It is nocturnal through most of its life and lacks distinctive features in the larval and adult stage, so it often is overlooked, and its activities and damage are not fully appreciated. This 4-page fact sheet was written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in997

The granulate cutworm, Feltia subterranea (Fabricius) is the most commonly occurring cutworm in Florida, though it is rarely numerous enough to be a major pest. It is nocturnal through most of its life and lacks distinctive features in the larval and adult stage, so it often is overlooked, and its activities and damage are not fully appreciated. This 4-page fact sheet was written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in997

The granulate cutworm, Feltia subterranea (Fabricius) is the most commonly occurring cutworm in Florida, though it is rarely numerous enough to be a major pest. It is nocturnal through most of its life and lacks distinctive features in the larval and adult stage, so it often is overlooked, and its activities and damage are not fully appreciated. This 4-page fact sheet was written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in997

‘Cornsilk flies’ are attractive, medium to dark metallic green to black colored flies with distinctive wing patterns and wing flapping behavior. They are commonly found throughout Florida’s agricultural communities. 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. This 8-page fact sheet was written by Gregg S. Nuessly and John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in381

‘Cornsilk flies’ are attractive, medium to dark metallic green to black colored flies with distinctive wing patterns and wing flapping behavior. They are commonly found throughout Florida’s agricultural communities. 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. This 8-page fact sheet was written by Gregg S. Nuessly and John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in381

‘Cornsilk flies’ are attractive, medium to dark metallic green to black colored flies with distinctive wing patterns and wing flapping behavior. They are commonly found throughout Florida’s agricultural communities. 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. This 8-page fact sheet was written by Gregg S. Nuessly and John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in381

Hay muchos insectos benéficos pero solamente hay algunos que son enemigos naturales de plagas. Los enemigos naturales más comunes de encontrar son: mariquitas/tortolitas, crisopas, antocóridos (Orius), ligaéidos, sírfidos, avispas de agallas, hormigas, avispas parasíticas, moscas parasíticas y ácaros depredadores. La importancia relativa varía de acuerdo con cada insecto plaga, el hábitat y la estación o época del año. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Hugh A. Smith and John L. Capinera, translated by Ana Lucrecia MacVean, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in977

Hay muchos insectos benéficos pero solamente hay algunos que son enemigos naturales de plagas. Los enemigos naturales más comunes de encontrar son: mariquitas/tortolitas, crisopas, antocóridos (Orius), ligaéidos, sírfidos, avispas de agallas, hormigas, avispas parasíticas, moscas parasíticas y ácaros depredadores. La importancia relativa varía de acuerdo con cada insecto plaga, el hábitat y la estación o época del año. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Hugh A. Smith and John L. Capinera, translated by Ana Lucrecia MacVean, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in977

Hay muchos insectos benéficos pero solamente hay algunos que son enemigos naturales de plagas. Los enemigos naturales más comunes de encontrar son: mariquitas/tortolitas, crisopas, antocóridos (Orius), ligaéidos, sírfidos, avispas de agallas, hormigas, avispas parasíticas, moscas parasíticas y ácaros depredadores. La importancia relativa varía de acuerdo con cada insecto plaga, el hábitat y la estación o época del año. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Hugh A. Smith and John L. Capinera, translated by Ana Lucrecia MacVean, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in977

The tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens (Fabricius), is a native species and is found throughout the eastern and southwestern United States. It is principally a field crop pest, attacking such crops as alfalfa, clover, cotton, flax, soybean, and tobacco. Larvae bore into buds and blossoms (the basis for the common name of this insect), and sometimes the tender terminal foliar growth, leaf petioles, and stalks. This revised 6-page fact sheet was written by J. L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2012. EENY-219/IN376: Tobacco Budworm, Heliothis virescens (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (ufl.edu)

The tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens (Fabricius), is a native species and is found throughout the eastern and southwestern United States. It is principally a field crop pest, attacking such crops as alfalfa, clover, cotton, flax, soybean, and tobacco. Larvae bore into buds and blossoms (the basis for the common name of this insect), and sometimes the tender terminal foliar growth, leaf petioles, and stalks. This revised 6-page fact sheet was written by J. L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2012. EENY-219/IN376: Tobacco Budworm, Heliothis virescens (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (ufl.edu)

The tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens (Fabricius), is a native species and is found throughout the eastern and southwestern United States. It is principally a field crop pest, attacking such crops as alfalfa, clover, cotton, flax, soybean, and tobacco. Larvae bore into buds and blossoms (the basis for the common name of this insect), and sometimes the tender terminal foliar growth, leaf petioles, and stalks. This revised 6-page fact sheet was written by J. L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2012. EENY-219/IN376: Tobacco Budworm, Heliothis virescens (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (ufl.edu)

When we use chemical insecticides to eliminate problem insects, we discover that the effects of insecticides are not always limited to these 6-legged targets. Wildlife, pets, and humans also can be affected by insecticides. So, one of the great challenges confronting humans is to develop ways to manage insects without affecting non-target organisms. Learn more in this 16-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2011. ENY-511/IN881: Insecticides and Wildlife (ufl.edu)

When we use chemical insecticides to eliminate problem insects, we discover that the effects of insecticides are not always limited to these 6-legged targets. Wildlife, pets, and humans also can be affected by insecticides. So, one of the great challenges confronting humans is to develop ways to manage insects without affecting non-target organisms. Learn more in this 16-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2011. ENY-511/IN881: Insecticides and Wildlife (ufl.edu)

When we use chemical insecticides to eliminate problem insects, we discover that the effects of insecticides are not always limited to these 6-legged targets. Wildlife, pets, and humans also can be affected by insecticides. So, one of the great challenges confronting humans is to develop ways to manage insects without affecting non-target organisms. Learn more in this 16-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2011. ENY-511/IN881: Insecticides and Wildlife (ufl.edu)

They’re back! In 1966, a child smuggled three giant African land snails into south Florida which were released in their garden. Seven years later, more than 18,000 snails had been found and it took 10 years and $1 million to eliminate them. Florida is once again faced with an invasion by this snail. It feeds on hundreds of different plants and can transmit meningitis and other diseases to humans. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2011. ENY-512/IN904: Giant African Land Snail in Florida (ufl.edu)

They’re back! In 1966, a child smuggled three giant African land snails into south Florida which were released in their garden. Seven years later, more than 18,000 snails had been found and it took 10 years and $1 million to eliminate them. Florida is once again faced with an invasion by this snail. It feeds on hundreds of different plants and can transmit meningitis and other diseases to humans. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2011. ENY-512/IN904: Giant African Land Snail in Florida (ufl.edu)

They’re back! In 1966, a child smuggled three giant African land snails into south Florida which were released in their garden. Seven years later, more than 18,000 snails had been found and it took 10 years and $1 million to eliminate them. Florida is once again faced with an invasion by this snail. It feeds on hundreds of different plants and can transmit meningitis and other diseases to humans. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2011. ENY-512/IN904: Giant African Land Snail in Florida (ufl.edu)

These large nematodes can sometimes be seen leaving grasshoppers, especially those that have been injured. On rainy mornings in spring or summer they can be found depositing their eggs on leaves for grasshoppers to eat. Because they are so large (up to 160 mm or about 6 inches in length), they attract attention. Learn more in this 5-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2011. Reviewed August 2014. EENY500/IN900: Grasshopper Nematode: Mermis nigrescens Dujardin, 1842 (ufl.edu)

These large nematodes can sometimes be seen leaving grasshoppers, especially those that have been injured. On rainy mornings in spring or summer they can be found depositing their eggs on leaves for grasshoppers to eat. Because they are so large (up to 160 mm or about 6 inches in length), they attract attention. Learn more in this 5-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2011. Reviewed August 2014. EENY500/IN900: Grasshopper Nematode: Mermis nigrescens Dujardin, 1842 (ufl.edu)

These large nematodes can sometimes be seen leaving grasshoppers, especially those that have been injured. On rainy mornings in spring or summer they can be found depositing their eggs on leaves for grasshoppers to eat. Because they are so large (up to 160 mm or about 6 inches in length), they attract attention. Learn more in this 5-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2011. Reviewed August 2014. EENY500/IN900: Grasshopper Nematode: Mermis nigrescens Dujardin, 1842 (ufl.edu)

Most snails are either beneficial or harmless, but a few snails may feed on economically important plants and become pests. The terrestrial species that can become plant pests are discussed in this 12-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and Jodi White, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2011. EENY497/IN893: Terrestrial Snails (Phylum Mollusca, Class Gastropoda) Affecting Plants in Florida (ufl.edu)

The rosemary grasshopper occurs only in Florida. It is poorly known and rarely seen except by those specifically seeking it out. This 4-page fact sheet includes an illustrated summary of its appearance and ecology, written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2011. EENY496/IN894: Rosemary Grasshopper Schistocerca ceratiola Hubell and Walker (ufl.edu)

Most snails are either beneficial or harmless, but a few snails may feed on economically important plants and become pests. The terrestrial species that can become plant pests are discussed in this 12-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and Jodi White, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2011. EENY497/IN893: Terrestrial Snails (Phylum Mollusca, Class Gastropoda) Affecting Plants in Florida (ufl.edu)

The rosemary grasshopper occurs only in Florida. It is poorly known and rarely seen except by those specifically seeking it out. This 4-page fact sheet includes an illustrated summary of its appearance and ecology, written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2011. EENY496/IN894: Rosemary Grasshopper Schistocerca ceratiola Hubell and Walker (ufl.edu)

Most snails are either beneficial or harmless, but a few snails may feed on economically important plants and become pests. The terrestrial species that can become plant pests are discussed in this 12-page fact sheet written by John L. Capinera and Jodi White, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2011. EENY497/IN893: Terrestrial Snails (Phylum Mollusca, Class Gastropoda) Affecting Plants in Florida (ufl.edu)

The rosemary grasshopper occurs only in Florida. It is poorly known and rarely seen except by those specifically seeking it out. This 4-page fact sheet includes an illustrated summary of its appearance and ecology, written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2011. EENY496/IN894: Rosemary Grasshopper Schistocerca ceratiola Hubell and Walker (ufl.edu)

EENY-483, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Capinera, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this predatory, omnivorous insect with pincer-like cerci (forceps) – distribution, description and life cycle, behavior, hosts, damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2010. EENY483/IN875: European Earwig Forficula auricularia Linnaeus (Insecta: Dermaptera: Forficulidae) (ufl.edu)

EENY-483, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Capinera, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this predatory, omnivorous insect with pincer-like cerci (forceps) – distribution, description and life cycle, behavior, hosts, damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2010. EENY483/IN875: European Earwig Forficula auricularia Linnaeus (Insecta: Dermaptera: Forficulidae) (ufl.edu)

EENY-483, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Capinera, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this predatory, omnivorous insect with pincer-like cerci (forceps) – distribution, description and life cycle, behavior, hosts, damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2010. EENY483/IN875: European Earwig Forficula auricularia Linnaeus (Insecta: Dermaptera: Forficulidae) (ufl.edu)

EENY-395, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Capinera, describes this wide-ranging pest of nearly all vegetables and many important grains. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department on Entomology and Nematology, October 2006. EENY-395/IN703: Black Cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (ufl.edu)

EENY-394, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Capinera, describes this "true armyworm", a light reddish brown nocturnal moth bundant in North America east of the Rocky Mountains, whose larvae are notorious for appearing out of nowhere to inflict a high level of defoliation in grain crops. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2006. EENY-394/IN702: Armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta (Haworth) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (ufl.edu)

EENY-394, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Capinera, describes this "true armyworm", a light reddish brown nocturnal moth bundant in North America east of the Rocky Mountains, whose larvae are notorious for appearing out of nowhere to inflict a high level of defoliation in grain crops. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2006. EENY-394/IN702: Armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta (Haworth) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (ufl.edu)

EENY-395, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Capinera, describes this wide-ranging pest of nearly all vegetables and many important grains. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department on Entomology and Nematology, October 2006. EENY-395/IN703: Black Cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (ufl.edu)

EENY-394, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Capinera, describes this "true armyworm", a light reddish brown nocturnal moth bundant in North America east of the Rocky Mountains, whose larvae are notorious for appearing out of nowhere to inflict a high level of defoliation in grain crops. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2006. EENY-394/IN702: Armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta (Haworth) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (ufl.edu)

EENY-395, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Capinera, describes this wide-ranging pest of nearly all vegetables and many important grains. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department on Entomology and Nematology, October 2006. EENY-395/IN703: Black Cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) (ufl.edu)

The 'cornsilk fly,' Euxesta stigmatias Loew, is an attractive, dark metallic green fly with distinctive wing patterns and wing flapping behavior commonly found throughout southern Florida agricultural communities. Its normally saprophytic life style belies its destructive nature when it comes to its preference for sweet corn ears. Entire fields may have to be passed up for harvest if they went untreated for this destructive pest or if individual treatments were missed due to weather, time or other constraints. This document is EENY-224, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2001. Revised July 2005. EENY-224/IN381: Cornsilk Fly (suggested common name), Euxesta stigmatias Loew (Insecta: Diptera: Otitidae) (ufl.edu)

The 'cornsilk fly,' Euxesta stigmatias Loew, is an attractive, dark metallic green fly with distinctive wing patterns and wing flapping behavior commonly found throughout southern Florida agricultural communities. Its normally saprophytic life style belies its destructive nature when it comes to its preference for sweet corn ears. Entire fields may have to be passed up for harvest if they went untreated for this destructive pest or if individual treatments were missed due to weather, time or other constraints. This document is EENY-224, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2001. Revised July 2005. EENY-224/IN381: Cornsilk Fly (suggested common name), Euxesta stigmatias Loew (Insecta: Diptera: Otitidae) (ufl.edu)

The 'cornsilk fly,' Euxesta stigmatias Loew, is an attractive, dark metallic green fly with distinctive wing patterns and wing flapping behavior commonly found throughout southern Florida agricultural communities. Its normally saprophytic life style belies its destructive nature when it comes to its preference for sweet corn ears. Entire fields may have to be passed up for harvest if they went untreated for this destructive pest or if individual treatments were missed due to weather, time or other constraints. This document is EENY-224, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2001. Revised July 2005. EENY-224/IN381: Cornsilk Fly (suggested common name), Euxesta stigmatias Loew (Insecta: Diptera: Otitidae) (ufl.edu)

This species occurs widely in the western hemisphere and is known from much of the southern United States. Despite its wide distribution, damage is limited principally to sandy soil, so it tends to cause injury in the coastal plain of the southeastern states from South Carolina to Texas. This document is EENY-155, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: September 2000. Revised: November 2005. EENY155/IN312: Lesser Cornstalk Borer, Elasmopalpus lignosellus (Zeller) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) (ufl.edu)

This species occurs widely in the western hemisphere and is known from much of the southern United States. Despite its wide distribution, damage is limited principally to sandy soil, so it tends to cause injury in the coastal plain of the southeastern states from South Carolina to Texas. This document is EENY-155, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: September 2000. Revised: November 2005. EENY155/IN312: Lesser Cornstalk Borer, Elasmopalpus lignosellus (Zeller) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) (ufl.edu)

This species occurs widely in the western hemisphere and is known from much of the southern United States. Despite its wide distribution, damage is limited principally to sandy soil, so it tends to cause injury in the coastal plain of the southeastern states from South Carolina to Texas. This document is EENY-155, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: September 2000. Revised: November 2005. EENY155/IN312: Lesser Cornstalk Borer, Elasmopalpus lignosellus (Zeller) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) (ufl.edu)

The pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano, is the most important insect pest of pepper in the southern United States. This document is EENY-278, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: November 2002. EENY-278/IN555: Pepper Weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano and Cuban Pepper Weevil, Faustinus cubae (Boheman). (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (ufl.edu)

The striped blister beetle, Epicauta vittata (Fabricius), is a native species. It has been collected from all eastern states west to, and including, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma. In Canada it is known from Quebec and Ontario. Populations from the southeastern coastal plain including Florida, southern Georgia and eastern South Carolina differ in appearance from beetles found elsewhere and are called the 'lemniscate race,' but interbreed successfully with normal beetles. This document is EENY-280, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: January 2003. EENY280/IN556: Striped Blister Beetle, Epicauta vittata (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Meloidae) (ufl.edu)

The pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano, is the most important insect pest of pepper in the southern United States. This document is EENY-278, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: November 2002. EENY-278/IN555: Pepper Weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano and Cuban Pepper Weevil, Faustinus cubae (Boheman). (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (ufl.edu)

The striped blister beetle, Epicauta vittata (Fabricius), is a native species. It has been collected from all eastern states west to, and including, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma. In Canada it is known from Quebec and Ontario. Populations from the southeastern coastal plain including Florida, southern Georgia and eastern South Carolina differ in appearance from beetles found elsewhere and are called the 'lemniscate race,' but interbreed successfully with normal beetles. This document is EENY-280, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: January 2003. EENY280/IN556: Striped Blister Beetle, Epicauta vittata (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Meloidae) (ufl.edu)

The striped blister beetle, Epicauta vittata (Fabricius), is a native species. It has been collected from all eastern states west to, and including, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma. In Canada it is known from Quebec and Ontario. Populations from the southeastern coastal plain including Florida, southern Georgia and eastern South Carolina differ in appearance from beetles found elsewhere and are called the 'lemniscate race,' but interbreed successfully with normal beetles. This document is EENY-280, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: January 2003. EENY280/IN556: Striped Blister Beetle, Epicauta vittata (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Meloidae) (ufl.edu)