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This is a list of invasive species by country or region. A species is regarded as invasive if it has been introduced by human action to a location, area, or region where it did not previously occur naturally (i.e., is not native), becomes capable of establishing a breeding population in the new location without further intervention by humans and becomes a pest in the new location, threatening the local biodiversity. Lantana invasion of abandoned citrus plantation; Moshav Sdey Hemed, Israel The term invasive species refers to a subset of introduced species or non-indigenous species that are rapidly expanding outside of their native range. ...
Rainforests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth Biodiversity is the variation of taxonomic life forms within a given ecosystem, biome or for the entire Earth. ...
The term invasive species refers to a subset of those species defined as introduced species, for which see List of introduced species. IT is a new species. ...
A complete List of introduced species for even quite small areas of the world would be dauntingly long. ...
Africa
Southern Africa
Plants For other uses, see Acacia (disambiguation). ...
The blackberry is a bramble fruit Bramble refers to thorny plants of the Genus Rubus, in the Rose family (Rosaceae). ...
Species See text. ...
Binomial name Solanum mauritianum is a small tree or shrub native to South America. ...
Binomial name Ricinus communis The castor bean (Ricinus communis) is not a true bean, but a member of the Euphorbiaceae or spurge family. ...
This article is about the plant genus. ...
Species See text Hakea (Hakea) is a genus of about 110 species of shrubs and small trees in the Proteaceae, native to Australia, with the highest species diversity in Western Australia. ...
Binomial name Salvinia molesta D.Mitch. ...
For other uses, see Lantana (disambiguation). ...
Binomial name Lantana camara, also known as Spanish Flag, is a very significant weed which has covered large areas of forests in India. ...
Binomial name (Roth) Alston Caesalpinia decapetala commonly known as the Mauritius or Mysore thorn or the cats claw is a tropical tree species originating in India. ...
Species Many; see text. ...
Species See text. ...
Binomial name Argemone mexicana Argemone mexicana (Mexican Poppy or Mexican Prickly Poppy) is a species of poppy found in Mexico and now a widespread weed in the United States and India. ...
Binomial name Verdc. ...
Binomial name Myriophyllum aquaticum Verdc. ...
Binomial name Pereskia aculeata (Barbados gooseberry) is a species of Pereskia, a genus of unusual cacti with spiny non-succulent stems and large leaves. ...
This article deals with the tree; for the e-mail client see Pine email client Species About 115. ...
Species Some 250, see also Example species. ...
Binomial name Melia azedarach L. The Chinaberry or Bead Tree (Melia azedarach; syn. ...
Binomial name (L.) King & H.E. Robins. ...
Species Seven species, including: - Anchored Water Hyacinth E. crassipes - Common Water Hyacinth - Variableleaf Water Hyacinth - Brazilian Water Hyacinth The seven species of water hyacinths comprise the genus Eichhornia of free-floating perennial aquatic plants native to tropical South America. ...
Binomial name Eichhornia crassipes (Mart. ...
Asia
Philippines -
Main article: Invasive species in the Philippines
Plants
Animals
Chordates
Amphibians Binomial name Bufo marinus Linnaeus, 1758 The Giant Neotropical Toad (Bufo marinus) is native to the Americas from southern Texas to northern Argentina. ...
Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 Distribution of the Cane Toad. ...
Birds Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The Tree Sparrow, Passer montanus, breeds over most of Europe and Siberia, and allied forms occur in other parts of Asia. ...
Fish Binomial name Clarias batrachus Linnaeus, 1758 The walking catfish, Clarias batrachus, also known as the magur or pla duk dam, is a species of airbreathing catfish with the ability to walk out of the water and across land. ...
Binomial name Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758) The Common Carp or European Carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a widespread freshwater fish distantly related to the common goldfish. ...
Channa Striata, also known as the Common Snakehead, Snakehead Murrel, Chevron Snakehead, Striped Snakehead and Aruan is a species of snakehead that grows to around 90 cm in length and has a widespread range covering the southern parts of China, Pakistan, most of India, the southern parts of Nepal, Bangladesh...
Binomial name Gambusia affinis (Baird & Girard, 1853) The mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis (Baird & Girard, 1853), is a species of freshwater fish. ...
Binomial name Gambusia affinis (Baird & Girard, 1853) The mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis, is a species of freshwater fish. ...
Binomial name Poecilia latipinna (Lesueur, 1821) Compatibility: Mollies are nice peaceful fish. ...
Binomial name Poecilia latipinna (Lesueur, 1821) Compatibility: Mollies are nice peaceful fish. ...
For other uses of this word, see Guppy (disambiguation) Binomial name Poecilia reticulata The guppy, alternatively guppie(Poecilia reticulata) is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species in the world. ...
For other uses, see Guppy (disambiguation). ...
Genera Oreochromis (about 30 species) Sarotherodon (over 10 species) Tilapia (about 40 species) and see text Tilapia is the common name for nearly 100 species of cichlid fishes from the tilapiine cichlid tribe. ...
A number of tilapiine cichlids that are native to Africa and the Levant have been widely introduced into tropical fresh and brackish waters around the world. ...
Mammals Binomial name Bubalus bubalis (Linnaeus, 1758) The Water Buffalo is a very large ungulate and a member of the bovine subfamily. ...
For the controversy at the University of Pennsylvania, see Water buffalo incident. ...
For other members of the dog family, see Canidae. ...
For other meanings, see Pariah Kritikos Lagonikos, a. ...
Trinomial name Felis silvestris catus Schreber, 1775 For alternative meanings see cat (disambiguation). ...
Rescued feral kittens Most feral kittens have little chance of surviving more than a few months and are vulnerable to starvation, predators, disease and even flea-induced anemia[1][2]. Here, kittens from two feral litters are fostered by a domestic mother. ...
Binomial name Rattus norvegicus (Berkenhout, 1769) The Brown Rat or Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus) is one of the most well-known and common rats, and also one of the largest. ...
Binomial name Rattus norvegicus (Berkenhout, 1769) The Brown Rat or Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus) is one of the most well-known and common rats, and also one of the largest. ...
Molluscs
Gastropods
Australasia
Australia -
Common invasive species in the Adelaide Hills: Olive, Cotton thistle, Fennel and Bamboo Invasive species are a serious threat to the native biodiversity of Australia and are an ongoing cost to Australian agriculture. ...
Plants Binomial name (L.) R. Br. ...
Binomial name Annona glabra L. The Pond-apple (Annona glabra) is a tropical fruit tree in the family Annonaceae, in the same genus as the Soursop and Cherimoya. ...
Binomial name Alternanthera philoxeroides Alligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an emersed aquatic plant. ...
Binomial name (Kunth) Jessop Asparagus densiflorus (Sprengers Asparagus; syn. ...
Binomial name Chrysanthemoides monilifera (L.) Norlindh Chrysanthemoides monilifera is an evergreen flowering shrub in the Asteraceae family. ...
Andropogon (common names: beard grass, bluestem grass, broomsedge) is a genus of grasses. ...
Binomial name Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Sieb. ...
Binomial name Arundo donax L. Arundo donax L. (Giant Reed) is a tall perennial reed, native to fresh waters in the Mediterranean region. ...
Binomial name Berberis thunbergii DC. Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry or Thunbergs Barberry) is a species of Berberis, native to Japan and eastern Asia. ...
For other uses, see Lantana (disambiguation). ...
Species See text. ...
Species Many, see text Opuntia is a genus in the cactus family Cactaceae. ...
Binomial name Echium plantagineum L. Pattersons Curse or Patersons Curse (Echium plantagineum) is an invasive annual plant native to the area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, but best known in Australia, where it is also known as Salvation Jane (particularly in South Australia). ...
Binomial name Thunb. ...
Binomial name Acacia farnesiana Acacia farnesiana, commonly known as Needle Bush, is so named because of its long, spiny leaves. ...
Species Ailanthus altissima Ailanthus excelsa Ailanthus giraldii Ailanthus malabarica Ailanthus triphysa Ailanthus vilmoriniana Ailanthus (derived from ailanto, an Amboine word probably meaning tree of the gods or tree of heaven) is a genus of 6-10 species of trees belonging to the family Simaroubaceae, in the order Rutales. ...
Species See text Ailanthus (derived from ailanto, an Ambonese word probably meaning tree of the gods or tree of heaven) is a genus of trees belonging to the family Simaroubaceae, in the order Sapindales (formerly Rutales or Geraniales). ...
Binomial name Solanum mauritianum is a small tree or shrub native to South America. ...
Animals
Arthropods
Insects The Crazy Ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) is a minute species of ant and one of the most destructive invasive species known. ...
Species HYBRID (see text) Africanized honey bees (AHB), known colloquially as killer bees, are hybrids of the African honey bee, Apis mellifera scutellata (not ; see Collet , 2006), with various European honey bees such as the Italian bee A. m. ...
The sweet potato fly (Bemisia tabaci) is an insect found around the world and probably native to India. ...
Binomial name (Berg) Cactoblastis cactorum commonly known as the cactus moth or nopal moth. ...
Binomial name Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann, 1824) Synonyms Ceratitis citripeda Efflatoun, 1924 Ceratitis citriperda Macleay, 1829 Ceratitis hispanica Breme, 1842 Pardalaspis asparagi Bezzi, 1924 Tephritis capitata Wiedemann, 1824 Trypeta capitata (Wiedemann, 1824) Ceratitis capitata, the Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly for short, is a species of fruit fly capable of wreaking...
Binomial name Mayr, 1868 The Argentine ant (Linepithema humile, formerly Iridomyrmex humilis) is a tiny dark ant native to northern Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. ...
Binomial name Dermolepida albohirtum (Waterhouse, 1875) The cane beetle, Dermolepida albohirtum, is a native Australian beetle and a pest of sugar cane. ...
Chordates
Amphibians Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 Distribution of the Cane Toad. ...
Birds Binomial name Acridotheres tristis (Linnaeus, 1766) The Common Myna, Acridotheres tristis, is a myna, a member of the starling family. ...
Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a member of the Old World sparrow family Passeridae, and is, somewhat controversially, considered a relative of the Weaver Finch Family. ...
Binomial name Pycnonotus cafer (Linnaeus, 1766) The Red-vented Bulbul, Pycnonotus cafer, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. ...
Binomial name Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 The Common Starling or European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris, is a passerine bird in the family Sturnidae. ...
Mammals For the controversy at the University of Pennsylvania, see Water buffalo incident. ...
For other uses, see Camel (disambiguation). ...
This article is about the domestic species. ...
Binomial name Subspecies E. a. ...
Rescued feral kittens Most feral kittens have little chance of surviving more than a few months and are vulnerable to starvation, predators, disease and even flea-induced anemia[1][2]. Here, kittens from two feral litters are fostered by a domestic mother. ...
Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The common House Mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most numerous species of the genus Mus equivalent to the common term mouse. ...
A European Rabbit in an Australian farm In Australia, rabbits are the most serious mammalian pests, an invasive species whose destruction of habitats is responsible for the extinction or major decline of many native animals such as the Western Quoll. ...
Binomial name Rattus exulans (Peale, 1848) The Polynesian Rat or Pacific Rat (Rattus exulans), known to the Maori as Kiore, is the third most widespread species of rat in the world behind the Brown Rat and Black Rat. ...
For other uses, see Red Fox (disambiguation). ...
COW is an acronym for a number of things: Can of worms The COW programming language, an esoteric programming language. ...
For other members of the dog family, see Canidae. ...
Binomial name Equus asinus Linnaeus, 1758 The donkey, a. ...
Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ...
Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Black Rat range The Black Rat (Rattus rattus), also known as the Asian black rat, Ship Rat, Roof Rat or House Rat, is a common long-tailed rodent of the genus Rattus (Old World rodents) and the subfamily Murinae (murine rodents). ...
This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...
For other uses, see Pig (disambiguation). ...
Echinoderms - Japanese starfish (Asterias amurensis)
Fungi and pathogens Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis is a chytrid fungus that causes the amphibian disease chytridiomycosis. ...
New Zealand -
New Zealands short human history has resulted in a number of serious plant and animal pests. ...
Plants Genera Argyrocytisus:1 species Cytisus: about 30-35 species Genista: about 90 species Petteria: 1 species Podocytisus: 1 species Retama: 4 species Spartium: 1 species Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ...
Species Ulex argenteus Ulex boivinii Ulex borgiae Ulex cantabricus Ulex densus Ulex europaeus - Common Gorse Ulex gallii - Dwarf Furze or Furse Ulex genistoides Ulex micranthus Ulex minor - Dwarf Gorse Ulex parviflorus Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ...
Heather may be: In botany, the plant Calluna vulgaris, or, more loosely, various species of the closely related genera Erica and Cassiope, low evergreen shrubs (also called heaths). The term is also used to describe land which is vegetated with these plants; In apparel or textiles, interwoven yarns with a...
Binomial name Clematis vitalba L. (1753) Clematis vitalba (also known as Old mans beard and Travellers Joy) is a shrub of the Ranunculaceae family. ...
Binomial name Cortaderia selloana J.A. & J.H. Schultes Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as Pampas Grass or Uruguayan pampas grass, is a tall grass native to the pampas of South America. ...
Binomial name Senecio jacobaea L. Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is a very common wild flower in the family Asteraceae that is found throughout Europe, usually in dry, open places, and has also been widely distributed as a weed elsewhere. ...
Binomial name Rhododendron ponticum L. Rhododendron ponticum (Common Rhododendron or Pontic Rhododendron) is a species of Rhododendron native to southern Europe and southwest Asia. ...
Binomial name Tradescantia pallida (Rose) D. Hunt // Meaning of the name Wandering Jew is the colloquial name used to refer to three separate (but related) species of spiderwort. ...
Animals
Chordates
Mammals For other uses, see Possum (disambiguation). ...
For other uses, see Rabbit (disambiguation). ...
Species 50 species; see text *Several subfamilies of Muroids include animals called rats. ...
Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The common House Mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most numerous species of the genus Mus equivalent to the common term mouse. ...
Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 Range map The stoat (Mustela erminea) is a small mammal of the family Mustelidae. ...
This article is about the mammal. ...
Genera Atelerix Erinaceus Hemiechinus Mesechinus Paraechinus A hedgehog is any of the small spiny mammals of the subfamily Erinaceinae and the order Erinaceomorpha. ...
Fish Binomial name Valenciennes, 1844 The Grass Carp, (Ctenopharyngodon idella), also known as the White Amur, is a herbivorous, freshwater fish. ...
Europe
Plants [1] Species See text. ...
Binomial name (T. Kirk) Cockayne // Swamp Stonecrop; New Zealand Pigmyweed Tillaea recurva; Tillaea Helmsii; Crassula recurva found in Australia and New Zealand introduced elsewhere. ...
Binomial name Robinia pseudoacacia L. Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a tree in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae. ...
Binomial name Elodea canadensis Michx. ...
Species and many others Caulerpa is a genus of seaweeds in the family Caulerpaceae (among the green algae). ...
Binomial name Caulerpa taxifolia (M. Vahl) C. Agardh, 1817 Caulerpa taxifolia is a species of seaweed (a type of algae) that has been commonly used as ornamentation in aquarium installations around the world. ...
Binomial name Sommier & Levier Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), or Giant Cow-parsley, is a member of the family Apiaceae, native to the Caucasus Region and Central Asia. ...
Binomial name L. The Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. ...
Binomial name Carpobrotus edulis (L.) L. Bolus The Ice Plant Carpobrotus edulis is a member of the Stone Plant family Aizoaceae, one of about 30 species in the genus Carpobrotus. ...
Binomial name L. Floating Pennywort infestation in the River Soar, Leicester Hydrocotyle ranunculoides , known as water pennywort or floating pennywort is an aquatic member of the Ranunculaceae. ...
Binomial name Impatiens glandulifera Royle Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is a large annual plant, native to the Himalaya. ...
Binomial name Houtt. ...
Parrot feather is also commonly called water milfoils. ...
Binomial name Rhododendron ponticum L. Rhododendron ponticum (Common Rhododendron or Pontic Rhododendron) is a species of Rhododendron native to southern Europe and southwest Asia. ...
This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
Species Ailanthus altissima Ailanthus excelsa Ailanthus giraldii Ailanthus malabarica Ailanthus triphysa Ailanthus vilmoriniana Ailanthus (derived from ailanto, an Amboine word probably meaning tree of the gods or tree of heaven) is a genus of 6-10 species of trees belonging to the family Simaroubaceae, in the order Rutales. ...
Species See text Ailanthus (derived from ailanto, an Ambonese word probably meaning tree of the gods or tree of heaven) is a genus of trees belonging to the family Simaroubaceae, in the order Sapindales (formerly Rutales or Geraniales). ...
Animals
Arthropods
Crustaceans Binomial name (Tilesius, 1815) [1] The red king crab, Paralithodes camtschaticus, is the most coveted commercially sold king crab and is the most expensive per unit weight. ...
Binomial name Homarus americanus H. Milne-Edwards, 1837 The American lobster, Homarus americanus, is a species of lobster found on the Atlantic coast of North America. ...
Binomial name Eriocheir sinensis H. Milne Edwards, 1853 The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis), also known as big binding crab (大閘蟹) and Shanghai hairy crab (上海毛蟹), is a medium-sized burrowing crab found in the coastal estuaries of eastern Asia from Korea in the north to the Fujian province of China in...
Binomial name Pacifastacus leniusculus (Dana, 1852) The signal crayfish, Pacifastacus leniusculus, is an American crayfish indigenous to the western United States. ...
Binomial name (Rafinesque, 1817) Orconectes limosus is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. ...
Binomial name Procambarus clarkii Girard, 1852 Procambarus clarkii is a species of freshwater crayfish, native to the south-eastern United States, but found also on other continents, where it is often an invasive pest. ...
Insects Binomial name Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say 1824 The Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Chrysomelidae) has also been known as the Colorado beetle, Ten-striped spearman and the Ten-lined potato beetle. ...
Binomial name Harmonia axyridis Pallas, 1773 The Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis), often known as the Asian multicolored lady beetle because of the species tendency to vary in color from orange to yellow to even black, is now a common insect in North America. ...
Chordates
Birds For the outerwear manufacturer, see Canada Goose (clothing). ...
Binomial name Anser indicus (Latham, 1790) Synonyms Eulabeia indica The Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus) is a goose which breeds in Central Asia in colonies of thousands near mountain lakes. ...
Binomial name Anser cygnoides (Linnaeus, 1758) The Swan Goose, Anser cygnoides, is a large goose breeding in Mongolia and eastern Russia. ...
Binomial name Alopochen aegyptiacus (Linnaeus, 1766) The Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. ...
Binomial name Oxyura jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1789) Subspecies (North American Ruddy Duck) (Colombian Ruddy Duck) (Andean Ruddy Duck) The Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) is a small stiff-tailed duck. ...
Binomial name (Scopoli, 1769) Original (wild) range The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet, is a gregarious tropical parakeet species that is popular as a pet. ...
Binomial name (Boddaert, 1783) The Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as the Quaker Parrot, is a species of parrot that originated in the temperate areas of Argentina and Brazil in South America. ...
Binomial name Corvus splendens Vieillot, 1817 The House Crow (Corvus splendens) is a common Asian bird native to India, Pakistan, Ceylon, Maldives and Laccadive Islands, South West Thailand and coastal southern Iran. ...
Mammals Binomial name (Schreber, 1777) The American Mink is a trademark of the American Legend Cooperative The American Mink, Mustela vison, is a North American member of the Mustelidae family found in Alaska, Canada and most of the United States. ...
It has been suggested that tanuki be merged into this article or section. ...
Binomial name (Molina, 1782) The coypu or nutria (Myocastor coypus) is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent and the only member of the family Myocastoridae. ...
Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1766) Muskrat range (native range in red, introduced range in green) Muskrat Tucker hole, middle Patuxent River marsh, Maryland The Muskrat or Musquash (Ondatra zibethicus), the only species in genus Ondatra, is a large aquatic rodent native to North America, and introduced in parts of Europe. ...
Binomial name (Berkenhout, 1769) Brown Rat range The brown rat, common rat, Norway rat, Norwegian rat or wharf rat (Rattus norvegicus) is one of the best-known and common rats, and also one of the largest. ...
Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Black Rat range The Black Rat (Rattus rattus), also known as the Asian black rat, Ship Rat, Roof Rat or House Rat, is a common long-tailed rodent of the genus Rattus (Old World rodents) and the subfamily Murinae (murine rodents). ...
Binomial name Gmelin, 1788 The Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is a tree squirrel that is native to the eastern to midwestern United States and the eastern provinces of Canada. ...
Binomial name Muntiacus reevesi (Ogilby, 1839) Formosan Reevess Muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi; Chinese name: 山羌), or just Reevess Muntjac, is an endemic muntjac species of Taiwan. ...
Reptiles Trinomial name Trachemys scripta elegans (Wied-Neuwied, 1839) The Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a semi-aquatic turtle (terrapin) belonging to the family Emydidae. ...
Molluscs Binomial name Conrad, 1843 Jackknife clam The Atlantic jackknife (Ensis directus), also known as the American jackknife clam or razor clam (but note that razor clam sometimes refers to different species), is a large species of edible marine bivalve mollusc, found on the North American Atlantic coast, from Canada to...
Binomial name Dreissena polymorpha Pallas, 1771 The Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is a bivalve mussel native to freshwater lakes of southeast Russia. ...
Species Dreissena bugensis Dreissena polymorpha Dreissena rostiformis Dreissena stankovici The name Dreissena may refer to: Dreissena polymorpha, the Zebra Mussel Dreissena bugensis, the Quagga Mussel This is a disambiguation page — a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ...
Location map Mälaren details, with Stockholm urban area to the right in pink. ...
Binomial name Crassostrea gigas Thunberg, 1793 The Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas ) is the native oyster of the Pacific coast of Korea, Japan and China. ...
This article is about the invasive mud snail Potamopyrgus antipodarum. ...
Binomial name Herdman, 1881 The Stalked Sea Squirt, Styela clava, is a solitary, hermaphroditic, ascidian tunicate that is found off Australia[2] and New Zealand[3], both coasts of North America[4], and Europe[5]. These sea squirts are characterized by their brown or yellow, rough and wrinkled surface. ...
Binomial name The common slipper shell, Crepidula fornicata, has many other common names including common Atlantic slippersnail, boat shell, quarterdeck shell and is known in Britain as the common slipper limpet. ...
Binomial name (O. F. Müller, 1774) The red-rimmed melania Melanoides tuberculatus is a small freshwater snail with an operculum, a parthenogenetic, aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Thiaridae. ...
Platyhelminthes The New Zealand Flatworm (Arthurdendyus triangulatus or Artioposthia triangulata ) is a large flatworm native to New Zealand. ...
Pathogens Branch death, or Flagging, at multiple locations in the crown of a diseased elm. ...
North America
Plants Binomial name L. Dioscorea bulbifera (the air potato) is a yam species. ...
Binomial name Lonicera maackii (Rupr. ...
Selected species Casuarina cunninghamiana Casuarina equisetifolia Casuarina glauca Casuarina is a genus of shrubs and trees in the Casuarinaceae family, native to Australia and islands of the Pacific. ...
Binomial nomenclature Elaeagnus umbellata The Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), also referred to as Elaeagnus, Oleaster or Japanese Silverberry is a shrub or small tree that is readily-spotted by its early leafing out; silvery leaves; numerous, round, red berry-like fruits; and its ability to fill open areas rapidly with...
This article is about the fruit. ...
Binomial name Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius; also known as Aroeira or Florida Holly) is a sprawling shrub or small tree 7-10 m tall, native to subtropical and tropical South America, in southeastern Brazil, northern Argentina and Paraguay. ...
Binomial name Planch. ...
Species Egeria chilensis Egeria densa Egeria heterostemon Egeria matthewsii Egeria najas Egeria is a genus of aquatic plant native to Brazil. ...
Binomial name Caulerpa taxifolia (M. Vahl) C. Agardh, 1817 Caulerpa taxifolia is a species of seaweed (a type of algae) that has been commonly used as ornamentation in aquarium installations around the world. ...
Binomial name Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Sieb. ...
Binomial name Melia azedarach L. The Chinaberry or Bead Tree (Melia azedarach; syn. ...
Binomial name Lour. ...
Binomial name (L.) Small Triadica sebifera, also referred to as Sapium sebiferum, is commonly known as the Chinese tallow tree, Florida aspen and Popcorn tree. ...
Species Sapium aucuparium Sapium bolivianum Sapium biloculare - Mexican jumping bean Sapium glandulatum Sapium haematospermum Sapium jamaicense Sapium japonicum Sapium laurocerasum Sapium longifolium Sapium montevidense Sapium sebiferum - Chinese tallow Sapium sellowianum et al. ...
Cogon Grass (Imperata cylindrica) is a kind of grass in the family Poaceae. ...
Binomial name Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius or Sarothamnus scoparius), also known as European Broom, Scots Broom, Irish Broom or English Broom is a perennial, leguminous shrub native to northwestern Europe, where it is found in sunny sites, usually on dry, sandy soils. ...
Genera Argyrocytisus:1 species Cytisus: about 30-35 species Genista: about 90 species Petteria: 1 species Podocytisus: 1 species Retama: 4 species Spartium: 1 species Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ...
Binomial name Phragmites australis (Cav. ...
Binomial name Phragmites australis (Cav. ...
Binomial name Cosmos sulphureus is also known as Sulfur Cosmos and Yellow Cosmos. ...
Cotton thistle Categories: Plant stubs | Asteraceae ...
Species See text Onopordum is a genus of about 50 species of thistles belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). ...
Curly-leaf pondweed is an invasive species of plant to North America. ...
Diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa) is a member of the genus Centaurea of the family Asteraceae. ...
Binomial name Cynanchum rossicum is a flowering plant of the milkweed family. ...
Binomial name Bromus tectorum Downy brome or (Brit. ...
Species See text Bromus is a large genus of the grass family Poaceae with about 160 species. ...
English Ivy, (hedera helix), is an extremely invasive species of ivy native to England, but now has taken root in many places such as the U.S., often wiping out native grasses and undergrowth. ...
Species See text Hedera, English name Ivy (plural, Ivies), is a genus of about 10 species of climbing or ground-creeping evergreen woody plants in the Araliaceae, native in the Atlantic Islands, Europe, North Africa and across Asia east to Japan. ...
Species See text Myriophyllum (water milfoil) is a genus of about 45 species of freshwater aquatic plants, with a cosmopolitan distribution. ...
Species See text Myriophyllum (water milfoil) is a genus of about 45 species of freshwater aquatic plants, with a cosmopolitan distribution. ...
Binomial name Butomus umbellatus L. The flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus), also known as grass rush, is a perennial aquatic plant, constituting the family Butomaceae. ...
Binomial name Alliaria petiolata (M.Bieb. ...
Binomial name Sommier & Levier Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), or Giant Cow-parsley, is a member of the family Apiaceae, native to the Caucasus Region and Central Asia. ...
Species See text (about 60) Heracleum, the hogweeds, is a genus of about 60 species (depending on taxonomic interpretation) of biennial and perennial herbs in the Apiaceae (carrot family). ...
Binomial name Arundo donax L. Arundo donax L. (Giant Reed) is a tall perennial reed, native to fresh waters in the Mediterranean region. ...
species See text Arundo is a cosmopolitan genus of stout, perennial grasses from the family Poaceae. ...
Binomial name Salvinia molesta D.Mitch. ...
Genera Salvinia The Salviniaceae are a family of ferns, which contains the single genus Salvinia. ...
Species Hydrilla asiatica Hydrilla japonica Hydrilla lithuanica Hydrilla ovalifolica Hydrilla verticillata Hydrilla is an aquatic plant, native to the cool and warm waters of Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia. ...
Binomial name Thunb. ...
For an article on the New Zealand honeysuckle tree see Rewarewa. ...
Binomial name Houtt. ...
Species see text Polygonum cuspidatum fall foliage Polygonum, or knotweed, is a genus in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae. ...
For other uses, see Kudzu (disambiguation). ...
Binomial name Pueraria lobata Kudzu is also the name of a hardware detection program used in the Red Hat Linux and Fedora Linux operating systems. ...
Binomial name Euphorbia esula L. Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula), also known as Wolfs Milk, or Wolfs-milk is a flowering plant native to North America. ...
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Species 236; see List of Melaleuca species Melaleuca is a genus of plants in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. ...
Species 236; see List of Melaleuca species Melaleuca is a genus of plants in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. ...
Binomial nomenclature Polygonum perfoliatum L. Mile-a-minute weed, (Polygonum perfoliatum) also known as Devil’s tail tearthumb or Asiatic tearthumb, is an herbaceous, annual, trailing vine in the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae. ...
Species see text Polygonum cuspidatum fall foliage Polygonum, or knotweed, is a genus in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae. ...
For other uses, see Mimosa (disambiguation). ...
Binomial name Rosa multiflora Thunb. ...
Species About 100, see text References: U. of Illinois 2002-05-29 A rose is a flowering shrub of the genus Rosa and the flower of this shrub. ...
Binomial nomenclature Carduus nutans The Musk thistle, or nodding thistle, a member of the aster family (Asteraceae), is an aggressive, biennial herb with showy red-purple flowers and painful spiny stems and leaves. ...
Species See text Carduus is a genus of about 90 species of thistles in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe, Asia and Africa. ...
Binomial name (Cav. ...
Binomial name Hieracium aurantiacum Linnaeus, 1758[1] The Orange Hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum), also known as Devils Paintbrush, is a perennial weed with shallow fibrous roots. ...
Species See text In botany, hawkweed refers to any species in the very large genus Hieracium of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), typically referred to as an aster. ...
Binomial name Cortaderia selloana J.A. & J.H. Schultes Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as Pampas Grass or Uruguayan pampas grass, is a tall grass native to the pampas of South America. ...
species See text Cortaderia is a genus of grasses of the family Poaceae. ...
Binomial name Phragmites australis (Cav. ...
Binomial name Lythrum salicaria L. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Lythrum salicaria Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a semi-aquatic herbaceous plant belonging to the loosestrife family, Lythraceae, native to the wetlands of Eurasia. ...
Species See text Lythrum is a genus commonly known as loosestrife. ...
Binomial name Acroptilon repens Russian Knapweed (Acroptilon repens) is a bushy rhizomatous perennial, up to 8 dm tall. ...
Binomial name Acroptilon repens Russian Knapweed (Acroptilon repens) is a bushy rhizomatous perennial, up to 8 dm tall. ...
Binomial nomenclature Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian olive is a small, usually thorny shrub or small tree that can grow to 30 feet in height. ...
Species See text. ...
Species Tamarix africana Tamarix anglica Tamarix aphylla Tamarix canariensis Tamarix chinensis Tamarix dioica Tamarix gallica Tamarix hispida Tamarix indica Tamarix juniperina Tamarix parviflora Tamarix ramosissima Tamarix tetrandra The genus Tamarix, known as tamarisk or (US) saltcedar, comprises about 50-60 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees growing...
Species See text The genus Tamarix (tamarisk) comprises about 50-60 species of flowering plants in the family Tamaricaceae, native to drier areas of Eurasia and Africa. ...
Binomial name Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link Synonyms Spartium scoparium L. Genista scoparius L. (Lam. ...
Species See List of Albizia species Albizia (syn. ...
Binomial name Spartina alterniflora Loisel. ...
Binomial name Centaurea maculosa, the Spotted Knapweed is a species of Centaurea native to eastern Europe. ...
Binomial name Centaurea maculosa, the Spotted Knapweed is a species of Centaurea native to eastern Europe. ...
Species Ailanthus altissima Ailanthus excelsa Ailanthus giraldii Ailanthus malabarica Ailanthus triphysa Ailanthus vilmoriniana Ailanthus (derived from ailanto, an Amboine word probably meaning tree of the gods or tree of heaven) is a genus of 6-10 species of trees belonging to the family Simaroubaceae, in the order Rutales. ...
Species See text Ailanthus (derived from ailanto, an Ambonese word probably meaning tree of the gods or tree of heaven) is a genus of trees belonging to the family Simaroubaceae, in the order Sapindales (formerly Rutales or Geraniales). ...
The Tropical Soda Apple (TSA) is a perennial shrub native to Brazil and Argentina with a thorny stock and thorny leaves. ...
Binomial name Trapa natans L. The water caltrop or water chestnut refers to two species of the genus Trapa - T. natans and T. bicornis. ...
Species Trapa bicornis Trapa natans Trapa is the genus of the water caltrop, , and the horn nut, . Categories: | ...
Species Seven species, including: - Anchored Water Hyacinth E. crassipes - Common Water Hyacinth - Variableleaf Water Hyacinth - Brazilian Water Hyacinth The seven species of water hyacinths comprise the genus Eichhornia of free-floating perennial aquatic plants native to tropical South America. ...
Species Seven species, including: - Anchored Water Hyacinth - Common Water Hyacinth - Variableleaf Water Hyacinth - Brazilian Water Hyacinth Water hyacinth (Eichhornia) is a genus of 7 species of free-floating perennial aquatic plants belonging to the family Pontederiaceae. ...
Binomial name Pastinaca sativa L. The parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a root vegetable related to the carrot. ...
Binomial name (L.) Kuntze Witchweed or Asiatic witchweed (Striga asiatica, synonym: Striga lutea) is a hemiparasitic plant in the broomrape family (Orobanchaceae). ...
Binomial name Centaurea solstitialis L. The yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) is native to the Mediterranean region, but since its introduction to North America in the mid-nineteenth century it has become a large-scale noxious weed there. ...
Species Around 350-500 species; see text. ...
Insects Africanized bees are hybrids of the African honeybee, Apis mellifera scutellata (or possibly ), with various European honeybees such as the Italian bee A. m. ...
Apis Species Categories: Stub | Insects ...
Binomial name Mayr, 1868 The Argentine ant (Linepithema humile, formerly Iridomyrmex humilis) is a tiny dark ant native to northern Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. ...
Binomial name Cano, 1894 [1] Synonyms Anthonomus aeneotinctus Champion, 1903 Wikispecies has information related to: Asian long-horned beetle The Asian long-horned beetle or pepper weevil [2] (Anoplophora glabripennis), sometimes called Starry Sky (Sky Oxen in China) beetle, is native to China and where it causes widespread mortality of...
Binomial name Aedes albopictus (family Culicidae: mosquitos), the Asian tiger mosquito or forest day mosquito, is characterized by its black and white striped legs and small, black and white body. ...
Species Aedes albopictus Aedes aegypti This page is about the genus of mosquito, for the Roman building see aedes (Roman) Aedes is a genus of mosquito found in tropical and subtropical zones. ...
Binomial name (Berg) Cactoblastis cactorum commonly known as the cactus moth or nopal moth. ...
Binomial name Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888 The Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis or Agrilus marcopoli) is a shiny green beetle and an invasive species known for killing ash trees in the United States. ...
Binomial name Lymantria dispar Linnaeus, 1758 This article deals with the moth Lymantria dispar. ...
Binomial name Lymantria dispar Linnaeus, 1758 This article deals with the moth Lymantria dispar. ...
Binomial name Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, 1909 The Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) is an invasive species of termite. ...
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid or HWA: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid or HWA is a destructive introduced pest that poses a major threat to eastern and Carolina hemlock trees throughout their range. ...
Binomial name Newman, 1841 Wikispecies has information related to: Japanese beetle The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is a beetle about 1. ...
It has been suggested that Fire ant be merged into this article or section. ...
Species 266, see text Solenopsis is a genus of ant, of which there are 266 species. ...
Common diseases, parasites, pests, and ailments of the honeybee include: Varroa mite Acarine mites, formerly known as Tracheal mites American foulbrood (AFB) European foulbrood (EFB) Chalkbrood Nosema Small hive beetle Wax moths Chilled brood Stonebrood Pesticide losses Varroa mites Varroa mite on a honeybee larva Varroa destructor is a parasitic...
Binomial name Anderson & Trueman, 2000 Low Temperature Scanning Electron Microscope (LTSEM) image of Varroa destructor on a honey bee host Varroa mites on pupa Varroa destructor on bee larva. ...
Fish For the female tavernkeeper, see alewyfe. ...
Species (Caspian shad) (Caspian anadromous shad) (Alewife) (American or Atlantic shad) (Persian Gulf shad) many others The shads or river herrings comprise the genus Alosa, fishes related to herring in the family Clupeidae. ...
Binomial name Zuiew, 1793 Monopterus albus (common names: Swamp eel, Rice eel, White ricefield eel, Asian swamp eel) (Synonym: Fluta alba (Bloch and Schneider, 1801)) is an important air breathing commercial species of fish in the Synbranchidae family. ...
Monopterus is a genus of fish in the Synbranchidae (Swamp eel) family. ...
Binomial name Hypophthalmichthys nobilis (Richardson, 1845) The bighead carp is a freshwater fish, one of several Asian carps. ...
Binomial name Gymnocephalus cernuus Linnaeus, 1758 The Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus) is a freshwater fish found in temperate regions of Europe and northern Asia. ...
Gymnocephalus is a genus of fish in the Percidae family. ...
Binomial name Pylodictis olivaris (Rafinesque, 1818) The Flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris), also called the yellow cat, opelousas, mud cat and shovelhead cat, are large North American freshwater catfish. ...
Subfamilies Geotriinae Mordaciinae Petromyzontinae A lamprey (sometimes also called lamprey eel) is a jawless fish with a toothed, funnel-like sucking mouth. ...
Subfamilies Geotriinae Mordaciinae Petromyzontinae A lamprey (sometimes also called lamprey eel) is a jawless fish with a toothed, funnel-like sucking mouth, with which most species bore into the flesh of other fish to suck their blood. ...
Binomial name (Cantor, 1842) The northern snakehead (Channa argus) is a fish native to China, Russia, and Korea. ...
Species Channa amphibeus - Borna snakehead Channa argus argus Channa argus warpachowskii - Amur snakehead Channa asiatica - Small snakehead, chinafish Channa aurantimaculata Channa bankanensis Channa barca - Barca snakehead Channa bleheri Channa burmanica Channa cyanospilos Channa diplogramma Channa gachua - Dwarf snakehead Channa harcourtbutleri - Burmese snakehead Channa lucius Channa maculata - Snakehead mullet Channa marulioides...
Binomial name Neogobius melanostromus Pallas, 1814 The Round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) is a freshwater bottom-dwelling fish native to central Eurasia including the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. ...
Neogobius is a genus of fish in the Gobiidae family. ...
Binomial name Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Richardson, 1845) The silver carp is a freshwater fish, a variety of Asian carp native to north and northeast Asia. ...
Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The Common carp or European carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a widespread freshwater fish distantly related to the common goldfish (Carassius auratus), with which it is capable of interbreeding[1]. It give |
