National taxonomic specialists will interactively lead participants through family,
genus, and species level identification. Specialists will generally provide brief,
overview presentations to pest groups. The majority of participant time will focus on
hands-on identification of specimens.
Six Ways You Benefit from Attending Upon completion of the workshop, you will:
The Biology, Ecology, and Identification of Common and Exotic Species of Concern to the Southern Region of the Following Groups:
Agenda
Thursday, December 9, 2004
Friday, December 10, 2004
Saturday, December 11, 2004
Dr. Susan Halbert: Susan received her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and her biological and taxonomic research has focused on aphids, particularly in association with plant virus transmission and pest complexes on agricultural crops. She currently works for the Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry and her taxonomic identification responsibilities include all of the Hemiptera and ‘Homoptera’ (excluding scales and whiteflies). Dr. Gregory Hodges: Greg received his M.S.
Dr. Stephen Wilson: Steve received his M.S. from Southwest Missouri State University (1975) and his Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (1980). He worked at California State University at Chico from 1980-82. He began his employment at Central Missouri State University in 1982. Steve’s taxonomic research activities focus on Fulgoroidea, and he regularly mentors undergraduate and graduate students. Registration Fee (The registration fee includes one copy of the workshop training manual, daily refreshments and 2 lunches.)
Early Registration deadline is October 15, 2004.
Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored
if written notification of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences on or
before October 29, 2004. Special Needs: Participants with special needs can be reasonably accommodated by contacting the Office of Conferences & Institutes at least 10 working days prior to the conference. We can be reached by phone at 1-352-392-5930, by fax at 1-352-392-9734, or by calling 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). The TDD number can only be accessed from within the State of Florida.
Taxonomic specialists employed by the Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry (FDACS-DPI) curate the FSCA. The availability of FSCA specimens will be an invaluable teaching resource for the workshop. Participants are also encouraged to bring their unknown ‘Homoptera’ specimens to the workshop. Depending upon the specimen, proper preservation in advance, including slide mounting if necessary, is recommended.
A block of guest rooms is being held at the Gainesville Cabot Lodge located at 3726 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608; Phone: (352) 375-2400 • Fax: (352) 335-2321
The Cabot Lodge facilities include a complete business service center and all hotel rooms have a large desk, WebTV, Ethernet ports, dual-line telephones and analog ports for modem access. Gainesville Area and Airline Information: Air service is provided through the Gainesville Regional Airport, just north of Gainesville. Additional airports within a 2 - 3 hour drive of the University of Florida are located in Jacksonville (85 miles), Orlando (110 miles), and Tampa (130 miles). A map and hotel information will be mailed to you with your registration confirmation.
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The National Plant Diagnostic
Network (NPDN) was formed in June 2002 in response to agricultural biosecurity concerns
following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Southern Plant Diagnostic
Network (SPDN) is one of five regions within the NPDN. Member states or U.S. territories
of the SPDN include: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida (UF, regional center), Georgia, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, and
Virginia. The mission of the NPDN/SPDN is to enhance agricultural security and assist in
protecting the U.S. from intentional or unintentional exotic pest introductions. Numerous
endemic, introduced, and exotic species of ‘Homoptera’ threaten agriculture in
the southern U.S. 
General
entomology diagnostician and extension specialists in the southern region interested in
‘Homoptera’ identification should attend. Enrollment will initially be limited
to two participants per SPDN state or territory. Each state’s representation will be
determined by their SPDN entomology representative. Any remaining spaces will be filled on
a first-come, first-served basis. The following groups would benefit from the workshop:
Enhance your understanding of the morphology of
‘Homoptera’ groups covered and subsequently, be able to use taxonomic keys more
effectively.
Dr.
Christopher Dietrich: Chris received his Ph.D. in entomology from North Carolina State
University in 1990. A majority of his taxonomic research has focused on phylogenetic
analysis and revision of the taxa of Membracoidea. He has also focused on the revision of
the following leafhopper subfamilies: Nirvaninae, Typhlocybinae, and Neocoelidinae. Chris
is currently employed with the 
Dr.
Gregory Evans: Greg received his Ph.D. in entomology from the University of Florida in
1993. A majority of his taxonomic research and numerous publications have focused on the
taxonomy of whitefly, scale, aphid, and leafminer parasitoids. Primary taxonomy focus
areas have been Encarsia and other aphelinids. In addition to his parasitoid
expertise in these various groups, Greg has gained extensive experience in scale and
whitefly taxonomy during his employment at (FDACS-DPI) (1998-2004). Greg recently
(June 2004) began his employment with the USDA-APHIS-PPQ as an identifier for Coccoidea
and Aleyrodidae samples from ports of entry.
from Auburn University (1996) and his Ph.D.
from the University of Georgia (2001). Taxonomic research during both of his graduate
degrees included a focus on the immature or “crawler” life stage of soft scales
(Coccidae). Greg also had the opportunity to conduct applied/extension-oriented research
relating to scale insect problems on ornamental plants and fruit trees during his graduate
and brief post-doctoral employment at the University of Georgia. During 2002, Greg began
working for the 
Dr.
Douglass Miller: Dug received his M.S. (1965) and Ph.D. (1969) degrees from the
University of California-Davis. His research has focused on the systematics of Coccoidea,
with a particular emphasis on the Pseudococcidae and Eriococcidae. Dug has extensive
identification experience in all families of Coccoidea, and his publications have also
included Diaspididae, Margarodidae, Kermesidae, Micrococcidae, Coccidae, Putoidae, and
Asterolecaniidae. Dug is currently employed by the 
Dr. Gary
Miller: 
Dr.
Michael Williams: Mike received in M.S. (1969) in entomology/botany and his Ph.D.
(1972) in entomology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Mike
worked as an assistant state entomologist for the Maryland Department of Agriculture from
1971-73. Mike has been employed by Auburn University since 1973. His taxonomic
research interests have focused on the biosystematics of scale insects, with a particular
interest on soft scales (Coccidae). Other scale-related research interests have
included species identification and distribution in Central and South America; host plant
resistance; the coevolution of scales and their host plants; biology and control of
ornamental plant pests; and integrated pest management tactics. In addition to
mentoring graduate students, Mike’s teaching responsibilities have included general
insect morphology, systematic entomology, advanced insect morphology and development, and
special problems in entomology. Mike is also currently the chair of the 
This workshop
will be held in a teaching laboratory in Gainesville, Florida at the University of
Florida, Entomology-Nematology Building. 
The Cabot is
offering participants of the Homoptera Workshop a very special rate of $62 per night,
single or double occupancy (plus 9% tax —Federal and State employees will be
exempt with proper documentation presented at check-in). The group rate will be
honored 3 days prior and 3 days following the training program, based on
availability. All hotel reservations must be made by Monday, November 1st,
2004. After this date, availability of guest rooms at the Cabot Lodge cannot be
guaranteed. To make reservations, please contact the hotel directly at 
Included
in the nightly rate, the Cabot Lodge offers a generous complimentary continental breakfast
and a morning paper each day and a two-hour complimentary cocktail reception each evening.
The continental breakfast buffet is offered on weekdays from 6:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and on
weekends from 6:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. It includes fresh fruits, assorted breads, bagels,
pastries, donuts, yogurts, juices and coffee. The complimentary cocktail reception is held
nightly from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m and includes mixed drinks, beer, wine, assorted sodas and
popcorn. For your convenience, there are also several local area restaurants within
walking distance of the Cabot Lodge such as the 
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