Distribution Exercises

P. M. Choate Part 1, view these 4 maps. Exercises are described below.

Map A - A precinctive species

Map B - allopatric species

Map C - Immigration from Map D

Map D - native species

Part 1. Review the Biocontrol Glossary,(online at http://biocontrol.ifas.ufl.edu/glossary.htm,) then based on your understanding and the definition of the terms precinctive, native, immigrant, and introduced, look up the known distribution for any species of insect that is:

A precinctive Florida species
A native Florida species
An immigrant Florida species
An introduced Florida species

Send me your species list (4 species) with their distributions in an email message. Include all of your references. If you cite a web page, give the complete URL.

Part 2a. Plot on provided maps the known distribution of one of the following insects. Be sure to write the complete scientific name for your insect. List references, and find an online picture of the insect species of your choosing.

Maps for your use (.gif format)- print out and use as many as you like.

Choose one of the following for Part 2a.

Asian Tiger Mosquito
Formosan Termite
Red Imported Fire ant
Asian Longhorned beetle
Gypsy moth
Fiery Caterpillar hunter, Calosoma sycophanta Linnaeus
Love bug

Part 2b. Plot FLORIDA DISTRIBUTION ONLY (on Florida county map)of one of the following. Include the complete taxonomic categories (Order, Family) for the species you choose.

Peltotrupes profundus Howden
Mycotrupes gaigei Olson and Hubbell
Little Yucutan Mantid, Mantoida maya Saussure and Zehntner
Cicindela scabrosa Schaupp
Cicindela abdominalis Fabricius
Odontotaenius floridanus Schuster
Cicindela olivacea Chaudoir
Desert cockroach, Arenivaga floridensis Caudell

You may FAX your maps to me, mail them, or send them as graphics in an email message if you know how. I think this will be an educational exercise for all.