UF/IFAS Beneficial Arthropods - Predators

Photographs of Species Commonly Encountered

Department of Entomology and Nematology
University of Florida


Policy on Use of Photographic Images on this CD-ROM

Statement on use by UF/IFAS faculty

The image collection of the Department is a University of Florida/IFAS resource that exists to enhance the educational efforts of the Department and the well-being of the citizens of Florida. We encourage the use of these images, requiring only that credit be given to the photographer and University of Florida/IFAS; if space allows, the Department of Entomology and Nematology should also be included in the credit. University of Florida/IFAS faculty can use any images in support of their educational publications and programs without prior authorization.

Statement on use by others

The images contained on the CD-ROM are the property of the University of Florida/IFAS and are protected by copyright law. These images are offered for use by established educational institutions and organizations in support of the University's land-grant mission of public education. You can use these images in newspapers, magazines, books, public and educational presentations, WWW sites, on television, and other media where substantial educational material is provided in addition to the image. You may use these images for educational purposes provided you credit the photographer and University of Florida/IFAS; if space allows, we ask that you also credit the Department of Entomology and Nematology. If you use these images for printed or commercial purposes we ask that you notify us of its use at fasulo@ufl.edu.

None of these images may be used for advertising purposes without written consent. This includes so-called educational brochures, WWW sites, or other educational media that advertise products or services. These images may not be repackaged or included in any clipart, stock photo collections or other for-sale collections.

If you wish to contact us regarding specific for-profit uses (small fee usually required), or are unsure about whether you can legally use our images free of charge, contact us at:

Department Chair
Department of Entomology and Nematology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-0620
entnem@ifas.ufl.edu

For information on other software and printed publications offered by the Department,
see the UF/IFAS Buggy Software and Extension Bookstore Web sites.




UF/IFAS Beneficial Arthropods - Predators

Photographs of Species Commonly Encountered

Text by: James P. Cuda, Thomas R. Fasulo and Georgene Johnson

Images by: Lyle J. Buss, James L. Castner, Paul M. Choate, James E. Lloyd, Seth M. Bybee and John L. Capinera

Image Selection and Compilation by: Georgene Johnson and James P. Cuda

Image Enhancement and Disc Label by: Jane C. Medley

Image Editing by: Andrew J. Puckett and Thomas R. Fasulo

HTML/CD-ROM Development by: Thomas R. Fasulo and Andrew J. Puckett

Review by: Ronald Cave, Paul M. Choate, and Ken Gioeli

Selected References by: James P. Cuda and Thomas R. Fasulo


The photographs on this CD-ROM are provided in three different formats:
Beneficial Arthropods and Biological Control

Acari - mites

Araneae - spiders

  • Orbweaving spiders - These spiders vary in shape, size, and color. The enormous amount of variation is illustrated in the following species. Orbweavers feed on a variety of insects, as well as small arthropods. These spiders usually live for up to one year.
  • Non-orbweaving spiders


  • Coleoptera - beetles

    Dermaptera - earwigs

    Diptera - true flies

    Hemiptera - true bugs, aphids, cicadas, hoppers, psyllids, whiteflies, and scales

    Hymenoptera - ants, bees, hornets, sawflies, and wasps

    Mantodea - mantids

    Neuroptera - alderflies, antlions, dobsonflies, fishflies, lacewings, owlflies, and snakeflies

    Odonata - damselflies and dragonflies

    For information on other software and printed publications offered by the Department,
    see the UF/IFAS Buggy Software and Extension Bookstore Web sites.


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