Use the template below to create an invasive animal profile for the Invasive species community. Insert the name of the species throughout the document. Add links as appropriate. Once you have finished, notify Karan or another member of the Invasive species leadership team to review the profile. If you have any questions or problems contact Karan.
Invasive Species: Genus species, Common name
(Insert name of invasive animal) is an invasive problem because____. Basic information on physical and reproductive characteristics. When and how it was introduced to the U.S.
What are invasive species, and why should we be concerned about them?
Taxonomy: Scientific and Common Names for This Species
Order > Family > Genus species (List authority for name, i.e. Linnaeus)
Synonym(s): other names by which this animal is known
Distribution Maps
common name (add the link to this animal’s distribution map – The reported distribution of this invasive species across the United States (Source: List source for distribution map. The source should be University, government or other reputable source)
Up-to-the-minute distribution maps and why they are important
Reporting This Invasive Species
What is the best way to report the occurrence of an invasive species?
How to report an invasive species sighting to EDDMapS – Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System
EDDMapS – Report an invasive species to EDDMapS.
County Extension Offices – Find your county Extension office on this map provided by USDA.
How to Identify Common name
The images and descriptions that follow can help you identify this invasive species.
Adult
Add brief description of adult
| add image (Choose small size) | add image (Choose small size) |
| Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org | Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org |
| add image (Choose small size) | add image (Choose small size) |
| Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org | Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org |
Juvenile
Add brief description of juvenile
| add image (Choose small size) | add image (Choose small size) |
| Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org | Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org |
Egg/infant
Add brief description of eggs/infant
| add image (Choose small size) | add image (Choose small size) |
| Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org | Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org |
Native Species That Resemble Common Name
Genus spp.,common name (add the link to all images of this species in ForestryImages.org) – Images at Forestryimages.org
| add image (Choose small size) | add image (Choose small size) |
| Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org | Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org |
Genus spp., common name (add the link to all images of this species in ForestryImages.org) – Images at Forestryimages.org
| add image (Choose small size) | add image (Choose small size) |
| Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org | Photographer’s name,photographer’s affiliation, bugwood.org |
Additional Images for Common name
common name (add the link to all images of this species in Invasive.org) – Images at invasive.org
Learning Resources for Common name
Add links to any available resources like videos, ID Guides/Cards or Fact sheets
Additional Information, Biology, Control and Management Resources
Control and management recommendations vary according to individual circumstances. Location, habitat, weather, and a variety of other conditions are factors that help determine the best management choice. To find the safest and most effective management strategy for your situation, consult your state’s land-grant institution. If you will use chemicals as part of the management process, always refer to the product label.
United States Land-Grant University System – Find your Land-Grant University’s College of Agriculture, University Cooperative Extension Service, or other related partner on this map provided by USDA.
Add links to any University or government based information about this animal. Information on management should be a priority. Add links to resources from different regions when available. Next to link – include descriptive title for link (as above)