invasive-species

In ecology, an invasive species is a nonnative organism that causes economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. For lady beetles (Coccinellidae), invasion usually me...

Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) have become an established invasive predator across much of southern Florida, notably in the Everglades, where they threaten a wide range of...

Nonnative green iguanas have become an established, high-impact invasive species across much of South Florida, driven by releases and natural dispersal from imported populations...

Iguana invasive species refer to populations, primarily of non-native green iguanas, that establish and expand outside their natural range, often causing ecological harm and eco...

Invasive tegus refer to large lizards, notably the Argentine black-and-white tegu (Salvator merianae) and the red tegu (Tupinambis rufescens), that have established nonnative po...

Lanternflies in the United States are established primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Northeast, with scattered detections under active management in other regions. T...

Giant African land snails, scientifically known as Lissachatina fulica , are large, tropical pulmonate gastropods native to East Africa. In Florida, their presence is concerning...

Several non-native insects resemble ladybugs but behave differently, especially when they invade homes and landscapes. The most common invasive species that looks like a ladybug...

Japanese giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) are large, predatory wasps native to parts of Asia. In the United States, they are not established and do not maintain self-sustaining...