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Opuntia megasperma Howell
Species Database Opuntia megasperma Howell
CDF
Control of the avian vampire fly

In a race against time, our scientists are working hard to find ways to control the avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi), an invasive parasitic fly that is affecting the survival of the unique small landbirds of the Galapagos Islands, including the iconic Darwin’s finches.

Pinus radiata D. Don
Species Database Pinus radiata D. Don
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Avipoxvirus Fowlpox virus
Amaranthus caudatus L.
Species Database Amaranthus caudatus L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Annona cherimola Mill.
Species Database Annona cherimola Mill.
Nerium oleander L.
Species Database Nerium oleander L.
Impatiens balsamina L.
Species Database Impatiens balsamina L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF