Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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USDA, APHIS, PPQ and cooperator efforts to establish phorid flies (Pseudacteon spp.) in imported fire ant (Solenopsis spp.) populations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico

Ronald D. Weeks, rdweeks@aphis.usda.gov, USDA, APHIS, PPQ, CPHST, 3505 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS



Species 1: Diptera Phoridae Pseudacteon tricuspus (fire ant decapitating fly)
Species 2: Hymenoptera Formicidae Solenopsis invicta (red imported fire ant)