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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.

Invasive Blackberry Workshop takes place in Galapagos
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Leucozonia nassa (Gmelin, 1791)
Drymaria rotundifolia A. Gray
Species Database Drymaria rotundifolia A. Gray
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Senega anderssonii (B.L.Rob.) J.F.B.Pastore
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Govenia utriculata (Sw.) Lindl.
Acanthospermum microcarpum B.L. Rob.
Species Database Acanthospermum microcarpum B.L. Rob.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Doryopteris concolor (Langsd. & Fisch.) Kuhn
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Utricularia foliosa L.
Calandrinia galapagosa H. St. John
Species Database Calandrinia galapagosa H. St. John
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Hemionitis palmata L.
Alternanthera filifolia subsp. glaucescens Eliasson
Species Database Alternanthera filifolia subsp. glaucescens Eliasson
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cyperus laevigatus L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Nama dichotoma (Ruiz & Pav.) Choisy
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Stereocaulon weberi I.M. Lamb
Polystichum muricatum (L.) Fée
Species Database Polystichum muricatum (L.) Fée
Alternanthera nesiotes I.M Johnst.
Species Database Alternanthera nesiotes I.M Johnst.
Asplenium otites Link
Species Database Asplenium otites Link
Delilia inelegans (Hook. f.) Kuntze
Species Database Delilia inelegans (Hook. f.) Kuntze
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pellaea sagittata (Cav.) Link