Brazilian Peppertree Biological Control Images
This page features images and information about the Brazilian Peppertree Biological Control Program at the UF/IFAS-IRREC Norman C. Hayslip Biological Control Research and Containment Laboratory.
Brazilian Peppertree
Dr. Carey Minteer examines a Brazilian peppertree in the laboratory
Adult flowers on a Brazilian peppertree
Adult and Immature Brazilian Pepper Thrips
Close-up of Brazilian Pepper Thrips
Actual Size of Brazilian Pepper Thrips
Adult Calophya Latiforceps
Calophya Latiforceps Immatures
Calophya Latiforceps Adults
Calophya Latiforceps Male
Calophya Latiforceps Female
Damage to Brazilian Peppertree by Calophya Latiforceps
Calophya lutea is a second insect for biological control of Brazilian peppertree.
Calophya Lutea
Calophya Lutea - Male
Calophya Lutea - Female
Calophya terebinthifolii is a third insect for control of Brazilan peppertree.
Mature Calophya Terebinthifolii
Immature Calophya Terebinthifolii
Calophya Terebinthifolii
Local officials participated in a Brazilian pepper thrips release
Brazilian pepper thrips are prepared inside a quarantine lab
Brazilian pepper thrips in labeled containers