The Orsillus maculatus was found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialists, arriving in cypress cones from Jordan.

spore-spreading seed bug from the Mediterranean region amid undeclared cypress cones arriving from Jordan late last year. The half-inch-long Orsillus maculatus insects were discovered among fresh ...

Home to plant and animal species, this mountain and its spectacular views face threats from climate change, wildfires, and ...

During National Invasive species Awareness Week, Michigan officials continue working to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Michigan residents are encouraged to inspect and clean their gear, clothing, shoes, and vehicles after outdoor activities to remove seeds ... undeclared fresh cypress cones arriving from Jordan ...

Laura Dean Bennett Staff Writer These days, when we think of pinecones we think about crafts or home décor, but they can be ...

After the tree was discovered in China, the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University funded the collection and distribution of seeds in the ... dawn redwood , the bald cypress — but there are ...

They told me the MacNab is endemic to the area, and its seed cones stay on the tree for years ... The next generation of cypress trees have finally emerged through the apple-green serpentine.