J Howard Frank

Mole Cricket IPM Guide for Florida

C. R. Kerr, N. C. Leppla, E. A. Buss, and J. H. Frank

This guide will help you identify mole cricket infestations and manage them effectively and economically while minimizing environmental impacts.

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.

Rove Beetles of the World, Staphylinidae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)

J. Howard Frank and Michael C. Thomas

Rove Beetles of Florida, Staphylinidae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)

J. Howard Frank and Michael C. Thomas

Mexican Bromeliad Weevil (suggested common name), Metamasius callizona (Chevrolat) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Barba Larson and J. Howard 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.

Ladybirds, Ladybird beetles, Lady Beetles, Ladybugs of Florida, Coleoptera: Coccinellidae

J. H. Frank, R. F. Mizell, III

Florida Bromeliad Weevil (suggested common name), Metamasius mosieri Barber (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Barbara Larson, J. Howard Frank, and Olan Ray Creel

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.

Larra Wasps, Mole Cricket Hunters (suggested names) Larra analis Fabricius and Larra bicolor Fabricius (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Crabronidae)

J Howard Frank andAndrei Sourakov

Glossary of Expressions in Biological Control

J. H. Frank and J. L. Gillett-Kaufman

Florida's Established Arthropod Weed Biological Control Agents and Their Targets

James P. Cuda andJ Howard Frank
Other Contacts: Carey Minteer

Saddleback Caterpillar Acharia stimulea (Clemens) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Limacodidae)

Christopher S. Bibbs and J. Howard Frank

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

Florida's Native Bromeliads

Barbra C. Larson, J. Howard Frank, Martin B. Main, and Ginger M. Allen