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European Fire Ant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The following are a list of resources to assist in accurate identification of some species (Insects, Marine, and Fish) considered to be invasive in Maine. The list is not comprehensive but experts are available to assist by following the links or via contact numbers listed below.<\/p>\n

For additional identification resources, view the Terrestrial and Aquatic Plants identification page<\/a> and if you would like to consult with a specific MISN member, please check the Member List<\/a> for contact details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Insects<\/h3>\n<\/caption>\n

Common Name<\/strong><\/th>\nSpecies Name<\/strong><\/th>\nSource<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
European Fire Ant<\/a><\/td>\nMyrmica rubra<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gypsy Moth<\/a><\/td>\nLymantria dispar<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spotted Wing Drosophilia<\/a><\/td>\nDrosophilia<\/em> suzukii<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forest Pests including Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Longhorn Beetle, Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, Elongate Hemlock Scale, Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle, Winter Moth, European Wood Wasp<\/a><\/td>\nAgrilus planipennis, Anoplophora glabripennis, Adelges tsugae, Fiorinia externa, Tetropium fuscum, Operophtera brumata, <\/em>and Sirex noctilio<\/em><\/td>\nMaine Forest Service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Maine Forest Service<\/a> wants to know about any of the species of forest pests listed above. Contact them at 207.287.2431 or 1.800.367.0223 (in Maine).<\/p>\n

Not sure what you have? Visit UMaine Cooperative Extension’s Home and Garden IPM pest ID page<\/a> or the Insect and Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Marine Invaders<\/h3>\n<\/caption>\n

Common Name<\/strong><\/th>\nSpecies Name<\/strong><\/th>\nSource<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Asian Shore Crab<\/a><\/td>\nHemigrapsus sanguineus<\/em><\/td>\nMaine Department of Marine Resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dead Man’s Fingers<\/td>\nCodium fragile<\/em><\/td>\nGMRI — Vital Signs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lacy Crust Bryozoan<\/td>\nMembranipora membranacea<\/em><\/td>\nGMRI — Vital Signs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Green Crab<\/a><\/td>\nCarcinus maenas<\/em><\/td>\nMaine Department of Marine Resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hairy-clawed Shore Crab<\/td>\nHemigrapsus penicillatus<\/em><\/td>\nGMRI — Vital Signs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chinese Mitten Crab<\/a><\/td>\nEriocheir sinensis<\/em><\/td>\nMaine Department of Marine Resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Common Periwinkle<\/td>\nLittorina littorea<\/em><\/td>\nGMRI — Vital Signs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rapa whelk<\/td>\nRapana venosa<\/em><\/td>\nGMRI — Vital Signs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you see Asian Shore Crab,<\/a> contact Peter Thayer (Maine Department of Marine Resources) via email at\u00a0 pete.thayer@maine.gov<\/a> with the date, location, and number of crabs you have seen<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Fish Introductions<\/h3>\n<\/caption>\n

Common Name<\/th>\nSpecies Name<\/th>\nSource<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Northern Pike<\/a><\/td>\nEsox lucius<\/em><\/td>\nMaine Dept of Inland Fisheries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The illegal introduction of any fish into any Maine water is a Class E crime, punishable by fines. If you know of an illegal introduction, protect Maine’s fisheries and call Operation Game Thief at 1.800.253.7887 or visit the MDIFW website<\/a> for more information. A list of “unrestricted” fish and wildlife species (PDF)<\/a> are listed by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for possession and sale.<\/p>\n

Also see our Terrestrial and Aquatic Plants identification page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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