European Cherry Fruit Fly
The European Cherry Fruit Fly has been found on sweet cherry trees along the Niagara River. This was the first U.S. detection of this species and has resulted in a quarantine of parts of Niagara County.
Jumping Worms
Jumping worms consume organic matter in soil that supplies nutrients to native plant species. The soil disruption leaves soil grainy and damages plant root structures.
Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternfly has been found in Western New York, in the Buffalo area. The Department of Agriculture and Markets is asking for the public’s assistance by reporting sightings.
Rusty Crayfish
The rusty crayfish has a dark brown body, distinguishable by dark, rusty spots on either side of the carapace. Rusty crayfish are opportunistic feeders. They are a very aggressive species that often displace native crayfish
Bloody Red Shrimp
The bloody red shrimp are translucent ivory-yellow in color, and exhibit bright red to reddish-orange coloring around the head and tail. The threat to the Great Lakes is currently not well understood.
Quagga Mussel
The quagga mussel is a filter-feeding, freshwater, bivalve mollusk. It is pale toward the end of its hinge and about 3/4″ wide.
Asian Clam
Asian clam is a freshwater bivalve mollusk. The outside shells are yellow-green to brown with elevated concentric rings. If the color chips away, white spots can be seen underneath. The inside of the shells may be light purple. Adults are small, usually less than 1 1/2″ in length.
Fishhook Waterflea
Fishhook waterfleas are tiny crustaceans less than 1/2″ long with long, sharp, barbed tails. The fishhook waterfleas have a slender spine and prominent S-shaped loop on the tail. Fishhook waterfleas collect in gelatinous globs on fishing equipment and lines.
Spiny Waterflea
Spiny waterfleas are tiny crustaceans less than 1/2″ long with long, sharp, barbed tails. Spiny waterfleas collect in gelatinous globs on fishing equipment and lines.
Zebra Mussel
Zebra mussels are filter-feeding, freshwater, bivalve mollusks. Zebra mussels are small, ¼” to 1 ½” long, and D-shaped with light and dark brown stripes.
