Big-eyed bugs are among those insects receiving research attention in Florida (and elsewhere) for their value as predators. To aid in identification of big-eyed bugs in Florida, a key to adults and late instar nymphs is provided in this publication. This 6-page fact sheet was written by F. W. Mead, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in517
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Florida Predatory Stink Bug (unofficial common name), Euthyrhynchus floridanus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) (EENY157/IN314)
The predatory stink bug is considered a beneficial insect because most of its prey consists of plant-damaging bugs, beetles, and caterpillars. It seldom plays more than a minor role in the natural control of insects in Florida, but its prey includes a number of economically important species. Learn more in this 5-page fact sheet written by Frank W. Mead and David B. Richman, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in314
Predatory Stink Bug, Alcaeorrhynchus grandis (Dallas) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) (EENY165/IN322)
Sometimes called the giant strong-nosed stink bug, this very large (20 mm) predatory stink bug occurs in several row crops and preys on other insects, especially lepidopterous larvae. The stages in the life cycle are presented here so that they can be identified in the field. This 3-page fact sheet was written by David B. Richman and Frank W. Mead, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in322
EENY231/IN387 Spined Soldier Bug, Podisus maculiventris (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)
Revised! EENY231, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by David B. Richman, Frank W. Mead and Thomas R. Fasulo, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this medium-sized, spiny-shouldered, predatory stink bug which preys on a wide variety of other arthropods, including several important economic pests — distribution, description, life cycle, and economic importance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in387
EENY033/IN160 Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Insecta: Hemiptera: Psyllidae)
Revised! EENY033, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by F.W. Mead, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this serious pest of citrus which is a vector for citrus greening disease or Huanglongbing — identification, distribution, description, life history, damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in160
EENY080/IN237 Hawthorn Lace Bug, Corythucha cydoniae (Fitch) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae)
Revised! EENY080, a 4-page fact sheet by F.W. Mead, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this pest of woody, rosaceous plants in the northern part of Florida and across the U.S. — partial synonymy, distribution, identification, life history, hosts, detection notes, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in237