Invasive Invertebrates
Invertebrate List
Invasive Invertebrates that pose a serious threat to Georgia natural areas, agriculture or human health.
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Agrilus planipennis | emerald ash borer |
| Halyomorpha halys | brown marmorated stink bug |
| Vespa velutina | yellow legged hornet |
| Adelges tsugae | hemlock wooly adelgid |
| Solenopsis invicta | red imported fireants |
| Megacopta cribraria | kudzu bug |
| Cardisoma guanhumi | blue land crab |
Species of Concern
A species that is not yet found in great numbers in Georgia natural areas but is known to have caused significant damages in other states, and poses a significant risk to Georgia.
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Dreissena polymorpha | zebra mussel |
| Dreissena bugensis | quagga mussel |
| Anoplophora glabripennis | Asian longhorned beetle |