scholarly journals Current Status of Pink Hibiscus Mealybug in Puerto Rico including a Key to Parasitoid Species

2000 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. P. Michaud ◽  
G. A. Evans
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Parasitoid Species ◽  
Pink Hibiscus Mealybug

scholarly journals NEW RECORDS OF NATURAL ENEMIES OF THE PEPPER WEEVIL, ANTHONOMUS EUGENII CANO (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE), IN PUERTO RICO

1969 ◽  
Vol 87 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 69-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Correa-Galíndez ◽  
Arístides Armstrong ◽  
Carlos Cruz ◽  
Edwin Abreu
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Natural Enemies ◽  
New Records ◽  
Parasitoid Species ◽  
Anthonomus Eugenii ◽  
Pepper Weevil

Two parasitoid species (Catolaccus hunteri and Urosigalphus mexicanus) were recovered from the larvae of A. eugenii from samples collected at Lajas, Puerto Rico.

30. Recognising and treating anal cancer: training medical students and physicians in Puerto Rico

Sexual Health ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 584
Author(s):  
Ana P. Ortiz ◽  
Humberto M. Guiot ◽  
Olga L. Díaz-Miranda ◽  
Leticia Romáán ◽  
Joel Palefsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Anal Cancer ◽  
Intraepithelial Neoplasia ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Anal Cancer Screening

Background Knowledge about epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of anal neoplasia is limited among medical students and physicians from Puerto Rico (PR). Methods: Educational activity (1.5 contact hours) about anal cancer for a group of medical students, residents and faculty from the University of PR (n = 50). A 6-item pre- and post-test on anal cancer was given to assess the change in knowledge. Results: Thirty-four participants (68%) answered the survey. Overall, 78.8% had not received training in anal cancer screening and 93.9% were interested in receiving this training. Most (75.8%) were interested in participating in a clinical trial. An increase in the test scores was observed after the activity (pre-test: 3.4 ± 1.2; post-test: 4.7 ± 0.71). Three items showed an increment in the post-test that assessed participants’ knowledge regarding: (1) current status of guidelines for the screening/treatment of patients with HPV-related anal disease; (2) that anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) 2 is considered to be a form of high-grade AIN (HGAIN); and (3) that warty growths in the anus are not necessarily a manifestation of HGAIN. Conclusions: This educational activity increased the participants’ knowledge of anal cancer and revealed that most of them were interested in future training and in collaborating in clinical trials. Training physicians from PR on anal cancer and clinical trials is essential to encourage recruitment of Hispanic patients in these studies now that the guidelines in anal cancer screening and treatment are on their way to being defined.

scholarly journals Primer reporte de Anagyrus kamali Moursi y Gyranusoidea indica Shafee, Alam y Agarwal (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), parasitoides de la cochinilla rosada del hibisco Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) en la isla de San Andres, Col.

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory Evans ◽  
Takumasa Kondo ◽  
María Fernanda Maya-Álvarez ◽  
Lilliana María Hoyos-Carvajal
Keyword(s):  
Parasitoid Species ◽  
First Report ◽  
Maconellicoccus Hirsutus ◽  
Anagyrus Kamali ◽  
Pink Hibiscus Mealybug ◽  
San Andres ◽  
First Time

<p>Se reporta por primera vez la presencia de <em>Anagyrus kamali </em>Moursi y <em>Gyranusoidea indica </em>Shafee, Alam y Agarwal (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), parasitoides de la cochinilla rosada del hibisco (CRH), <em>Maconellicoccus hirsutus </em>(Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) en la Isla de San Andrés, Colombia. Se proveen notas breves para diferenciar las dos especies de parasitoides. </p><p> </p><p><strong>First report of <em>Anagyrus kamali </em>Moursi and <em>Gyranusoidea indica </em>Shafee, Alam and Agarwal (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), parasitoids of the pink hibiscus mealybug <em>Maconellicoccus hirsutus </em>(Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), on San Andres Island, Colombia </strong></p><p>Here we report for the first time the presence of <em>Anagyrus kamali </em>Moursi and <em>Gyranusoidea indica </em>Shafee, Alam and Agarwal (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), parasitoids of the pink hibiscus mealybug (PHM), <em>Maconellicoccus hirsutus </em>(Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), on San Andres Island, Colombia. Brief notes are provided to allow differentiation of the two parasitoid species. </p>

scholarly journals Invasive Species in Puerto Rico: The View From El Yunque

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jess K. Zimmerman ◽  
Julissa Rojas-Sandoval ◽  
Aaron B. Shiels
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Feral Cat ◽  
Native Flora ◽  
Disturbed Areas ◽  
The Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
Taxonomic Groups

Native flora and fauna of Puerto Rico have a long biogeographic connection to South America. Theory and empirical evidence suggest that islands, particularly those distantly isolated from the mainland, should be more susceptible to naturalizations and invasions of non-native species than continental areas. Anthropogenic disturbances can facilitate accidental and deliberate introductions of non-native species. In this study, we asked: What is the current status of introduced species within El Yunque National Forest (EYNF), the largest and most well-conserved forest area of Puerto Rico? To address this question, we reviewed the literature and surveyed local experts to identify introduced plant and animal taxa that are behaving as invaders within EYNF. We hypothesized that well-conserved forest areas within EYNF would be more resistant to invasions than disturbed areas along roads and ruderal areas with a long history of human activity. We found that there is only partial evidence that supports our hypothesis and this evidence is strongest in vascular plants, but not for the other taxonomic groups analyzed. Our combined results showed that currently the more ubiquitous invasive species in EYNF include some mammals (feral cat, rat, and mongoose) and some invertebrates (earthworms, mosquito, and Africanized honeybee). For many taxa, there is little information to thoroughly test our hypothesis, and thus more detailed surveys of the status of non-native and invasive species in EYNF are needed.

scholarly journals Rediscovery of Arrabidaea chica (Bignoniaceae) and Entada polystachya var. polyphylla (Fabaceae) in Puerto Rico

Phytotaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 125 (1) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARCOS A. CARABALLO-ORTIZ
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Arrabidaea Chica

In this contribution the rediscovery of the lianas Arrabidaea chica (Bignoniaceae) and Entada polystachya var. polyphylla (Fabaceae-Mimosoideae) in Puerto Rico is reported. These species were first collected during the 1880s and subsequently considered extirpated. Their current status in Puerto Rico is discussed, and recommendations for their conservation are offered. 

scholarly journals From the cage to the wild: introductions of Psittaciformes to Puerto Rico

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e5669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilfredo Falcón ◽  
Raymond L. Tremblay
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Invasion Success ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Small Populations ◽  
Myiopsitta Monachus ◽  
Modeling Techniques ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
Niche Models

Introduced psittacine birds can become highly invasive. In this study, we assessed invasions of Psittaciformes in Puerto Rico. We reviewed the literature, public databases, citizen science records, and performed in situ population surveys across the island to determine the historical and current status and distribution of psittacine species. We used count data from Ebird to determine population trends. For species whose populations were increasing, we modelled their potential distribution using niche modeling techniques. We found 46 Psittaciformes in Puerto Rico, of which 26% are only present as pets, at least 29 species have been reported in the wild, and of those, there is evidence that at least 12 species are breeding. Our results indicate that most introduced species which have been detected as established still persist, although mostly in localized areas and small populations. Clear evidence of invasiveness was found for Brotogeris versicolurus and Myiopsitta monachus, which have greatly expanded their range in recent years. Psittacara erythrogenys and Eupsittacula canicularis also showed population increases, although to a lesser degree. The niche models predicted suitable areas for the four species, and also indicate the potential for range expansion. We discuss the factors leading to invasion success, assess the potential impacts, and we discuss possible management strategies and research prospects.

scholarly journals Natural enemies of pentatomids affecting rice fields in Puerto Rico

1969 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-374
Author(s):  
Rosa A. Franqui ◽  
Alberto Pantoja ◽  
Silverio Medina-Gaud
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Rice Fields ◽  
Parasitoid Species ◽  
Egg Masses

Parasitoids were recovered from adults and egg masses of Mormidea angustata Stal and Oebalus ypsilon-griseus (De Geer). Three parasitoid species were recovered; the species were identified as Beskia aelops Walker (Diptera:Tachinidae), Gymnoclytia sp. (Diptera:Tachinidae), Ooencyrtus submetallicus Howard (Hymenoptera :Encyrtidae).

scholarly journals From the cage to the wild: Introductions of Psittaciformes to Puerto Rico with emphasis on the invasive ecology of the white-winged parakeet

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilfredo Falcón L. ◽  
Raymond L. Tremblay
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Invasion Success ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Steady Increase ◽  
Population Growth Rates ◽  
Myiopsitta Monachus

AbstractIn this study, we assessed invasions of Psittaciformes in Puerto Rico. We reviewed the literature, public databases, citizen science records, and performed in situ population surveys across the island to determine the historical and current status and distribution of psittacine species. We used count data from Ebird to determine population trends. For species whose populations were increasing, we modelled their potential distribution using niche modeling techniques. Focusing on the white-winged parakeet (Brotogeris versicolurus), which was considered the most successful psittacine species by the year 2000, we evaluated the population size, calculated growth rates and estimated the breeding proportion in two populations by performing roost counts for four consecutive years. We found a total of 46 Psittaciformes present in Puerto Rico, of which 26% are only present as pets, at least 29 species have been reported in the wild, and of those, there is evidence that at least 12 species are breeding. Our results indicate that most introduced species which have been detected as established still persist, although mostly in localized areas and small populations. Clear evidence of invasiveness was found for B. versicolurus and Myiopsitta monachus, which have greatly expanded their range. Moreover, Psittacara erythrogenys and Eupsittacula canicularis also showed population increase. The niche models predicted suitable areas for the four species, and also indicate the potential for range expansion. Population estimates of the white-winged parakeet during the study period showed a steady increase, and exhibited exponential growth, with geometric mean population growth rates of 1.25 per year. Currently growth rate of the white-winged parakeet does not appear to be limited by any predator, resources or nest availability, and we expect them to continue increasing and expanding their range. We discuss the factors leading to invasion success, assess the potential impacts, and we discuss possible management strategies and research prospects.

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