Name:Period:Date:

Environmental Systems Science Invasive Species Poster

Directions: Part I. Research one of the following invasive species using the Web sites listed below and your own searching. You may also choose one of your own (please see me for approval). Genus and species names are in italics.

Insects

Africanize Honeybee (Killer Bee) - Apis mellifera scutellata

European Gypsy Moth - Lymantria dispar

Emerald ash borer - Agrilus planipennis

Argentine ant - Linepithema humile

Asian tiger mosquito - Aedes albopictus

Animals

Giant African land snails - Achatina fulica

Cane Toad - Bufo marinus

Common rat - Rattus norvegicus

Northern Snakehead - Channa argus

Zebra Mussel - Dreissena polymorpha

Round Goby - Neogobius melanostomus

Plants

Japanese Honeysuckle - Lonicera japonica

Japanese Knotweed - Fallopia japonica

Garlic Mustard - Alliaria petiolata

Purple Loosestrife - Lythrum salicaria

African Tulip Tree - Spathodea campanulata

Kudzu - Pueraria montana var. lobata

Buffelgrass -Pennisetum ciliare

Fountaingrass - Pennisetum setaceum

Natalgrass - Melinis repens

Part II. Answer the following questions about your chosen species.

  1. Name of species (Common name and Scientific Name)
  2. Aliases (Some species will have multiple common names)
  3. Picture or Description of Invasive Species
  4. Key features or distinguishing characteristics of the species
  5. Date of Introduction
  6. When was it discovered? Was it accidental or on purpose?
  7. Where did it originate? (Did it come from another country?)
  8. Where in the world is it a problem? Locations invaded. (Include a map!)
  9. Damage caused by the invasive species
  10. Ways to stop the spread of this invasive species.
  11. Citation(s) – Resource(s) used

Part III. Common Research Websites. Note: YOU MAY NOT USE WIKIPEDIA.II

Center for Invasive Species

National Invasive Species Information Center

Global Invasive Species Database (use the genus and species name to search)

Plants/Weeds

Control of Invasive Species

Part IV. Rubric and Due Date

Project is Due:______

Title (Where is it invasive? state, country, etc., e.g. Arizona Invasive Species) ______(5)

Common Name and Scientific Name are listed______(5)

Other names used for your invasive species______(5)

Picture of species______(5)

Color, weight, distinguishing characteristics ______(5)

Date of introduction______(5)

Location of invasion (include a map)______(5)

When was it discovered? Was it accidental or deliberate?______(10)

Where did it originate?______(10)

Damages caused by the species______(10)

How can it be controlled?______(10)

Colorful______(10)

Neat and legible______(5)

Written in own words and easy to understand______(5)

Website and name of website______(5)

______(Out of 100)