John B. Heppner

Specialist

adjunct curator, The Maguire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of Natural History; courtesy assistant professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology

Primary Profile

Publications

Papaya Fruit Fly (suggested common name), Toxotrypana curvicauda Gerstaecker (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. L. Selman, J. B. Heppner, and T. R. Fasulo

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID for Academic and General Public audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Phyllocnistinae)

John B. Heppner, Thomas R. Fasulo, andThomas R. Fasulo
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

Bromeliad Pod Borer, Epimorius testaceellus Ragonot (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

J. B. Heppner and J. H. Frank

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 bromeliad pod borer, Epimorius testaceellus, a pyralid moth that damages the flower pods of the bromeliad Tillandsia fasciculata. It covers the moth's distribution, description, host plants, natural enemies, and behavior. The moth is found in subtropical Florida and the West Indies, with larvae causing significant damage to the host plant. The document also highlights the role of a parasitoid wasp, Eurytoma aerflora, in controlling moth populations. First published 1998.

Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Howard V. Weems Jr., John B. Heppner, J. L. Nation, andGary John Steck
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

Caribbean Fruit Fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. V. Weems, Jr., J. B. Heppner, T. R. Fasulo and J. L. Nation

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

West Indian Fruit Fly, Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Howard V. Weems Jr., Thomas R. Fasulo, John B. Heppner, Gary John Steck, andThomas R. Fasulo
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

Melon Fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. V. Weems Jr., J. B. Heppner, and T. R. Fasulo

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

Mexican Fruit Fly, Anastrepha ludens (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. V. Weems, Jr., J. B. Heppner, G. J. Steck, T. R. Fasulo, and J. L. Nation

Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

Michael C. Thomas, John B. Heppner, Robert E. Woodruff, Howard V. Weems Jr., Gary John Steck, Thomas R. Fasulo, andThomas R. Fasulo
Other Contacts: 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.

Schoepfia Fruit Fly, Anastrepha interrupta Stone (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

H. V. Weems, Jr. and J. B. Heppner

Spanish Moth or Convict Caterpillar, Xanthopastis timais (Cramer) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

John B. Heppner, Kathryn A. Barbara, and Eileen A. Buss