Insects and Invertebrates

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Insects and Invertebrates

The State Insect - The European or "Praying" Mantis (Mantis religiosa)

Identification of Insects Affecting Plants - link to Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES)

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

Asian Longhorned Beetle

Mosquito Management Program - link to State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program

Tick Testing and Information - link to Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

Integrated Pest Management - link to University of Connecticut

Freshwater Mussels - Links to freshwater mussel fact sheets and the CT Freshwater Mussel Guide.

Endangered/Threatened Species

Puritan Tiger Beetle Fact Sheet

Butterfly Garden Fact Sheet

Related Information

Invasive Species

Maps and Spatial Data

Related Organizations

CT Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES)

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