Archive for the ‘Bugs / CISR’ Category

More Goldspotted Oak Borer

July 28, 2010
Here’s a few more taken for the Center for Invasive Species Research, www.cisr.ucr.edu I had to use the dreaded Helicon Focus program to get the depth of field I needed. After some practice, I think they turned out pretty good seeing it’s my first time.

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Gonatocerus ashmeadi

July 19, 2010
Gonatocerus ashmeadi is one of the many parasitic wasps used in the biocontrol of GWSS. These guys were super small and wouldn’t hold still. I really gotta grow a third hand to use the CO2! Taken for the Center for Invasive Species Research, Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter page www.cisr.ucr.edu

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The Goldspotted Oak Borer

August 6, 2009

Here are some pictures of the Goldspotted Oak Borer. It’s an insect that’s invading California’s natural Oak trees. These pictures are from a field trip from the California Department of Forestry to help local researchers learn more about the pest. You can learn more about the Goldspotted Oak Borer here: CISR: Goldspotted Oak Borer

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