About this tool
Authors
Corresponding Author: Amanda Redford, USDA APHIS PPQ S&T
Dr. Terrence Walters, USDA APHIS PPQ S&T
Dr. Amanda Hodges, University of Florida, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Southern Plant Diagnostic Network
Dr. Forrest W. Howard, University of Florida
Matthew Trice, Colorado State University
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Acknowledgements
The authors of this tool would like to acknowledge the numerous individuals who offered support, advice, and content to contribute to the success of this tool.
Tim Broschat and Monica Elliott (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida) offered a great deal of input and a number of valuable images.
Sean McCue kindly provided the insect anatomy illustration.
Lyle Buss (Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida) provided a large number of high-quality images for this tool, many of which were taken specifically for this project.
Lacy Hyche and Auburn University provided an excellent io moth larva image.
Scot Nelson and Mark Wright (College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i at Manoa) provided several valuable images for the tool.
James Korecki (USDA APHIS PPQ) provided a number of very useful images for character illustration within the key as well as some striking rhinoceros beetle close-up images.
Mary Andrews provided the image of Bismarckia nobilis that was used in the design for this tool.
Sincere thanks and appreciation to all who provided images and support for this challenging project.