Phillip E. Kaufman

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Southern Black Widow Latrodectus mactans (Fabricius) (Arachnida: Araneae: Theridiidae)

Phillip E. Kaufman yAmanda Eiden
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences

Rainbow Scarab Phaneaus vindex Macleay (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

Thomson Paris, Barukh Rohde, yPhillip E. Kaufman
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Dog Flea Ctenocephalides canis (Curtis) (Insecta: Siphonaptera: Pulicidae)

Krista R. Seraydar yPhillip E. Kaufman
Otros contactos: Edwin R. Burgess

This document provides an overview of the dog flea, Ctenocephalides canis, including its biology, distribution, and medical significance. It details the flea’s life cycle, from egg to adult, and highlights its role as an ectoparasite on various mammalian hosts. The article also discusses the flea’s ability to transmit parasitic worms and cause allergic reactions in pets. Management and prevention strategies for controlling flea infestations are outlined, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and the use of chemical treatments.

African Malaria Mosquito Anopheles gambiae Giles (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)

Sabrina A. White and Phillip E. Kaufman

Anopheles gambiae Giles is commonly called the African malaria mosquito because it is the most efficient vector of human malaria in the Afrotropical Region. They are considered to be one of the world’s most important human malaria vectors because of their susceptibility to the Plasmodium parasite, their preference for humans as a host, and their indoor-feeding behavior. Due to their short development time and their preference for developmental habitats near human dwellings, Anopheles gambiae are considered effective vectors of human malaria, as well as lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)

Gulf Coast Tick, Amblyomma maculatum Koch (Acari: Ixodidae: Amblyomminae)

Jeffrey C. Hertz and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Australian Cockroach Periplaneta australasiae Fabricius (Insecta: Blattodea: Blattidae)

Shiyao Jiang yPhillip E. Kaufman
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

Australian cockroaches are the most common outdoor cockroach in southern Florida. Though they typically stay outdoors, Australian cockroaches may also venture inside and live among humans. This 4-page fact sheet covers the Australian cockroach’s distribution and habitat, biology, medical risks to humans, and management as a pest.

A Sand Fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz and Neiva) (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae)

Maria C. Carrasquilla and Phillip E. Kaufman

The true sand flies are densely covered with setae, have long slender legs, and broad and pointed wings that are held erect at rest. Several phlebotomine species are vectors of the protozoan parasites in the genus Leishmania, that are the causal agents of leishmaniasis. Visceral leishmaniais is the most severe form of the disease, and is fatal to the human or dog host if untreated.

A Parasitoid Muscidifurax raptor Girault & Sanders (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae)

Nicholas S. G. Tucker yPhillip E. Kaufman
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

A Hister Beetle Carcinops pumilio (Erichson) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Histeridae: Dendrophilinae: Paromalini)

Matthew R. Moore and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Asian Bush Mosquito, Asian Rock Pool Mosquito Aedes japonicus japonicus (Theobald, 1901) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)

Catherine Lippi, Phillip Kaufman, and Eva A. Buckner

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Vector-Borne Rickettsia Pathogens

Yuexun Tian, Phillip E. Kaufman, and Cynthia C. Lord

The genus Rickettsia contains species that are important in human health as they cause several serious diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This publication summarizes the human-disease-causing pathogens in the genus Rickettsia in the United States and delivers general knowledge of their vectors and the diseases they cause. Prevention and management of disease-causing Rickettsia species, mainly for vector control agencies and entities, are also discussed. This publication is written for audiences of all ages and with any educational background and serves as a resource for public education.

Brown Dog Tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus Latreille (Arachnida: Acari: Ixodidae)

Yuexun Tian, Cynthia C. Lord, yPhillip E. Kaufman

Lesser Mealworm, Litter Beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

James C. Dunford yPhillip E. Kaufman
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

American Dog Tick, Dermacentor variabilis (Say) (Arachnida: Ixodida: Ixodidae)

Wai-Han Chan and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Yellow Fever Mosquito Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)

Catherine M. Zettel Nalen yPhillip E. Kaufman
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

A Sand Fly, Lutzomyia shannoni Dyar (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotomine)

Rajinder S. Mann, Philip E. Kaufman, and Jerry F. Butler

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Little Blue Cattle Louse Solenopotes capillatus (Enderlein) (Insecta: Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Linognathidae)

Kevyn J. Juneau and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Drone Fly, Rat-Tailed Maggot Eristalis tenax (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Diptera: Syrphidae)

Margaret Pfiester and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Black Soldier Fly Hermetia illucens Linnaeus (Insecta: Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

Joseph W. Diclaro II and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Buck moth Hemileuca maia (Drury)

Clare Scott yPhillip E. Kaufman
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Black Larder Beetle, Incinerator Beetle, Dermestes ater DeGeer (Insecta: Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

Nurmastini S. Bujang yPhillip E. Kaufman
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Common Green Bottle Fly or Sheep Blow Fly Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Matthew Anderson and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

A Flesh Fly Sarcophaga crassipalpis Macquart (Insecta: Diptera: Sarcophagidae)

Lazaro A. Diaz and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Tree Squirrel Bot Fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch (Insecta: Diptera: Oestridae)

Jordan Taheri, Phillip E. Kaufman, yFrank Slansky
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This document provides an in-depth profile of the tree squirrel bot fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch, detailing its taxonomy, distribution, physical characteristics, life cycle, host range, and impact on hosts. The bot fly is an obligate parasite of tree squirrels and chipmunks in eastern North America, causing noticeable swellings known as warbles. The document also discusses the bot fly's behavior, infestation symptoms, and treatment options, emphasizing its role in the ecosystem and interactions with humans. Original publication date November 2007.