Invasive Species
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Posts about invasive species. A @paludarium.org project.
Corythucha ciliata, the sycamore lace bug, is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae that is associated with sycamore trees.
Invasive to: Luxembourg
Invasive to: Luxembourg
February 1, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Corythucha ciliata, the sycamore lace bug, is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae that is associated with sycamore trees.
Invasive to: Luxembourg
Invasive to: Luxembourg
The sambar is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, South China and Southeast Asia that is listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List since 2008.
Invasive to: Australia
Invasive to: Australia
January 25, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The sambar is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, South China and Southeast Asia that is listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List since 2008.
Invasive to: Australia
Invasive to: Australia
Ageratum conyzoides is native to Tropical America, especially Brazil, and is an invasive weed in many other regions.
Invasive to: Malawi, Madagascar, and Indonesia
Invasive to: Malawi, Madagascar, and Indonesia
January 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Ageratum conyzoides is native to Tropical America, especially Brazil, and is an invasive weed in many other regions.
Invasive to: Malawi, Madagascar, and Indonesia
Invasive to: Malawi, Madagascar, and Indonesia
Zoropsis spinimana is a spider species belonging to the family Zoropsidae.
Invasive to: Germany
Invasive to: Germany
January 12, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Zoropsis spinimana is a spider species belonging to the family Zoropsidae.
Invasive to: Germany
Invasive to: Germany
Styela plicata, commonly known as pleated sea squirt, is a species of tunicate in the family Styelidae.
Invasive to: Australia
Invasive to: Australia
December 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Styela plicata, commonly known as pleated sea squirt, is a species of tunicate in the family Styelidae.
Invasive to: Australia
Invasive to: Australia
Trifolium pratense, red clover, is a herbaceous species of flowering plant in the bean family, Fabaceae.
Invasive to: Shanghai
Invasive to: Shanghai
December 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Trifolium pratense, red clover, is a herbaceous species of flowering plant in the bean family, Fabaceae.
Invasive to: Shanghai
Invasive to: Shanghai
Peperomia pellucida is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of about 15 to 45 cm, it is characterized by succulent stems, shiny, heart-shaped, fleshy leaves and tiny, dot-like seeds attached to several fruiting spikes.
Invasive to: Shanghai
Invasive to: Shanghai
December 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Peperomia pellucida is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of about 15 to 45 cm, it is characterized by succulent stems, shiny, heart-shaped, fleshy leaves and tiny, dot-like seeds attached to several fruiting spikes.
Invasive to: Shanghai
Invasive to: Shanghai
Cucumis melo, also known as melon, is a species of Cucumis that has been developed into many cultivated varieties.
Invasive to: Shanghai
Invasive to: Shanghai
November 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Cucumis melo, also known as melon, is a species of Cucumis that has been developed into many cultivated varieties.
Invasive to: Shanghai
Invasive to: Shanghai
The Polynesian rat, Pacific rat or little rat, or kiore, is the third most widespread species of rat in the world behind the brown rat and black rat.
Invasive to: Australia
Invasive to: Australia
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Polynesian rat, Pacific rat or little rat, or kiore, is the third most widespread species of rat in the world behind the brown rat and black rat.
Invasive to: Australia
Invasive to: Australia
Cabomba caroliniana, commonly known as Carolina fanwort, is a rhizomatous, aquatic, perennial herb native to North and South America.
Invasive to: European Union and Australia
Invasive to: European Union and Australia
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Cabomba caroliniana, commonly known as Carolina fanwort, is a rhizomatous, aquatic, perennial herb native to North and South America.
Invasive to: European Union and Australia
Invasive to: European Union and Australia
Grateloupia turuturu, commonly called the devil's tongue weed, is a marine species of Rhodophyta, a type of seaweed, native to East Asia and parts of eastern Russia.
Invasive to: Australia
Invasive to: Australia
November 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Grateloupia turuturu, commonly called the devil's tongue weed, is a marine species of Rhodophyta, a type of seaweed, native to East Asia and parts of eastern Russia.
Invasive to: Australia
Invasive to: Australia
Scolopendra gigantea, also known as the Peruvian giant yellow-leg centipede or Amazonian giant centipede, is a centipede in the genus Scolopendra.
Invasive to: United Kingdom
Invasive to: United Kingdom
November 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Scolopendra gigantea, also known as the Peruvian giant yellow-leg centipede or Amazonian giant centipede, is a centipede in the genus Scolopendra.
Invasive to: United Kingdom
Invasive to: United Kingdom
Rorippa austriaca is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae known by the common names Austrian yellow-cress and Austrian fieldcress.
Invasive to: Germany
Invasive to: Germany
October 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Rorippa austriaca is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae known by the common names Austrian yellow-cress and Austrian fieldcress.
Invasive to: Germany
Invasive to: Germany
The Surinam cockroach or greenhouse cockroach is a species of burrowing cockroach.
Invasive to: Sweden
Invasive to: Sweden
October 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Surinam cockroach or greenhouse cockroach is a species of burrowing cockroach.
Invasive to: Sweden
Invasive to: Sweden
The South American coati, also known as the ring-tailed coati or brown-nosed coati, is a coati species and a member of the raccoon family (Procyonidae), found in the tropical and subtropical parts of South America.
Invasive to: European Union
Invasive to: European Union
October 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The South American coati, also known as the ring-tailed coati or brown-nosed coati, is a coati species and a member of the raccoon family (Procyonidae), found in the tropical and subtropical parts of South America.
Invasive to: European Union
Invasive to: European Union
Acmella oleracea is a species of flowering herb in the family Asteraceae.
Invasive to: Indonesia and People's Republic of China
Invasive to: Indonesia and People's Republic of China
October 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Acmella oleracea is a species of flowering herb in the family Asteraceae.
Invasive to: Indonesia and People's Republic of China
Invasive to: Indonesia and People's Republic of China
Cyperus rotundus is a species of sedge (Cyperaceae) native to Africa, southern and central Europe, and southern Asia.
Invasive to: Indonesia
Invasive to: Indonesia
October 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Cyperus rotundus is a species of sedge (Cyperaceae) native to Africa, southern and central Europe, and southern Asia.
Invasive to: Indonesia
Invasive to: Indonesia
Gunnera tinctoria, known as giant rhubarb, Chilean rhubarb, or nalca, is a flowering plant species native to southern Chile and neighboring zones in Argentina.
Invasive to: European Union
Invasive to: European Union
October 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Gunnera tinctoria, known as giant rhubarb, Chilean rhubarb, or nalca, is a flowering plant species native to southern Chile and neighboring zones in Argentina.
Invasive to: European Union
Invasive to: European Union
Hypoponera punctatissima, or Roger's ant, is a species of Ponerine ant native to Africa but now found worldwide as a tramp species.
Invasive to: Grenada and Samoa
Invasive to: Grenada and Samoa
October 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Hypoponera punctatissima, or Roger's ant, is a species of Ponerine ant native to Africa but now found worldwide as a tramp species.
Invasive to: Grenada and Samoa
Invasive to: Grenada and Samoa
The Mediterranean flour moth or mill moth is a moth of the family Pyralidae.
Invasive to: Sweden
Invasive to: Sweden
September 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Mediterranean flour moth or mill moth is a moth of the family Pyralidae.
Invasive to: Sweden
Invasive to: Sweden
Oriental river prawn, or East Asian river prawn is a species of freshwater shrimp found in Asia that was first described in 1849.
Invasive to: Uzbekistan, Iran, Iraq, Ukraine, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova
Invasive to: Uzbekistan, Iran, Iraq, Ukraine, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova
September 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Oriental river prawn, or East Asian river prawn is a species of freshwater shrimp found in Asia that was first described in 1849.
Invasive to: Uzbekistan, Iran, Iraq, Ukraine, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova
Invasive to: Uzbekistan, Iran, Iraq, Ukraine, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova
Cryptosula pallasiana is a species of colonial bryozoan in the order Cheilostomatida.
Invasive to: Australia
Invasive to: Australia
September 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Cryptosula pallasiana is a species of colonial bryozoan in the order Cheilostomatida.
Invasive to: Australia
Invasive to: Australia
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora, or montbretia, is a garden hybrid of C.
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
September 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora, or montbretia, is a garden hybrid of C.
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
The pigeon pea or toor dal is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae native to the Eastern Hemisphere.
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
September 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The pigeon pea or toor dal is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae native to the Eastern Hemisphere.
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
Dichanthelium acuminatum, the tapered rosette grass, is a species of grass from the genus Dichanthelium, in North America.
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
September 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Dichanthelium acuminatum, the tapered rosette grass, is a species of grass from the genus Dichanthelium, in North America.
Invasive to: People's Republic of China
Invasive to: People's Republic of China