Fruit and Seed Family ID

Fruit and Seed Family ID Identify fruits and seeds to family Fruits and seeds form the bulk of agricultural commerce and are common contaminants in commodities. If introduced, non-native species may naturalize, leading to devastating consequences for crops and wildlands, so correct identification of fruits and seeds is essential to safe trade. Fruit and Seed Family…

Environmental Weeds of Australia

Environmental Weeds of Australia At the core of this App is an interactive Lucid identification key to 1020 plant species that are either significant or emerging environmental weeds in Australia. To help confirm the identification of weed species the app provides over 10,000 photos and a wealth of information on each weed species and how…

An Early Screening Tool for Exotic Scarab Pests to Australia

An Early Screening Tool for Exotic Scarab Pests to Australia Scarabaeidae is the largest family within the monophyletic Scarabaeoidea superfamily. It encompasses over 1,600 genera and exceeds 27,000 species worldwide, with numerous species still awaiting description. The larvae of Scarab beetles feed on decomposing plant material, dung or live plant parts. While most of the…

The Caterpillar Key

The Caterpillar Key An interactive key for identifying families of Lepidoptera larvae, particularly those of Australian biosecurity concern. The objective of this Lucid Key for caterpillars is to provide a tool for the identification of caterpillars to family level, with a particular focus on families of biosecurity concern to northern Australia. We have included as…