Prociphilus tessellatus, Woolly Alder Aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

Prociphilus tessellatus, the woolly alder aphid or maple blight aphid

Lucidota atra, Black firefly or Woodland Lucy (Coleoptera: Lampyridae)

Black fireflies are not your typical firefly. Adults are active during the day and do not produce flashing light displays commonly associated with fireflies.

Amaurochrous cinctipes, Turtle Bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Amaurochrous cinctipes is a stink bug (family Pentatomidae) in the group collectively known as turtle bugs (subfamily Podopinae).

Oryzaephilus surinamensis, Sawtoothed Grain Beetle (Coleoptera: Silvanidae)

Oryzaephilus surinamensis, the sawtoothed grain beetle or malt beetle, is one of several notorious stored product pests in the family Silvanidae.

Megatibicen resh, Resh Cicada (Hemiptera: Cicadidae)

The resh cicada is one of several members of the large, loud “dog day cicada” group in Louisiana.

Cushing’s or Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction in Horses

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is the most common endocrine disorder of aging horses and ponies.

Soil Sampling Guidelines: Pastures and Hayfields

This publication provides guidelines on how to properly collect a soil sample in a pasture

Soil Sampling Guidelines: Importance of Proper Soil Sampling

This publication discusses the importance of proper soil sampling techniques for sample testing.

How to Prevent Cyclosporiasis Illness: Food Safety Practices for Growers, Processors, Restaurants, and Consumers

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.

Louisiana Home Lawn Series: Black Medic

Black medic, a member of the legume family (Fabaceae), is a low-growing, spreading broadleaf weed commonly found in lawns.

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