Terrestrial Invertebrate Inventory of the Northern Peninsula
Gopher Tortoise Burrow Robber Fly
Invertebrates make up nearly two-thirds of Florida’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), as identified by Florida’s State Wildlife Action Plan. Despite this, many invertebrate species are poorly understood with respect to their geographic distribution and basic habitat requirements. This project aims to fill these critical data gaps for Florida’s invertebrate SGCN by compiling information from published literature and public databases, as well as conducting de novo surveys on state-managed conservation lands. The information generated from this ongoing effort helps us prioritize research and management needs so we can allocate resources effectively.
This long-term project started in 2023. Stay tuned to learn what we find!