Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Common invertebrates found in maize fields in Pennsylvania and the northeastern U.S.
| Type of Invertebrate | Native to PA | Exotic Species |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beetles | Harpalus pensylvanicus, Chalaenius tricolor | Pterostichus melanarius |
| Spiders | Hogna spp. | - |
| Bees | Bombus spp., Halictus spp., Megachile spp. | Apis mellifera |
| Slugs | Deroceras leave | Deroceras reticulatum |
| Other Pests | Agroites mancus, Cyclocephala spp., Blissus leucopterus | Delia platura, Ostrinia nubilalis |
| Other | - | Earthworms, millipedes |
