invasive-species

Asian jumping worms, chiefly from the genus Amynthas, arrived in North America through human-mediated transport of soil, plants, and organic materials. Likely first introduced v...

Invasive Asian beetles are non-native species that establish, spread, and cause economic, ecological, or public concerns outside their native range. Their arrival can disrupt ag...

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) was first detected in the United States in September 2014, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. This initial find marked the beginning of a...

In their introduced North American range, northern snakeheads (Channa argus) are preyed upon by larger native fishes, wading birds, otters, alligators, and humans, often through...

Nonnative green iguanas (Iguana iguana) have become established across parts of South Florida, primarily in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Native to Central and S...