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6 published species
Insectcurated
Asian longhorned beetle
Anoplophora glabripennis
A wood-boring beetle that attacks many hardwood tree species.
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Reptilecurated
Burmese python
Python bivittatus
A large constrictor snake established outside its native range in parts of Florida.
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Plantcurated
Kudzu
Pueraria montana
A fast-growing vine that blankets trees, structures, and open land.
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Insectcurated
Red imported fire ant
Solenopsis invicta
An aggressive ant species that establishes large colonies in disturbed habitats.
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Plantcurated
Water hyacinth
Pontederia crassipes
A floating aquatic plant that forms dense mats in warm freshwater systems.
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Molluskcurated
Zebra mussel
Dreissena polymorpha
A freshwater mussel that spreads rapidly by attaching to boats, infrastructure, and native mussels.
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