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Invasive Animals and Pathogens

Watch-list Species

  • Beech Leaf Disease
  • Bretziella fagacearum, Oak Wilt
  • Lycorma delicatula, Spotted Lanternfly
  • Lymantria dispar, Gypsy Moth


These four species are of high concern due to their invasiveness and economic impacts. We ask that if you think you have come across any of them that you report them using the iMapInvasives app, by contacting Nicole Campbell at the Capital Region PRISM, or by contacting DEC. With early detection and reporting, we can prevent the establishment of these invasive species in our region.

For spotted lanternfly sightings please visit www.dec.ny.gov/animals/113303.html and follow the steps for reporting. Be sure to take pictures!

Invertebrates  Click the photos for more information

Tier 1 Species - Reporting, surveying, and early detection are crucial to preventing spread into our region.

Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)
European Fire Ant (Myrmica rubra)
Asian Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar asiatica)
Southern Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis)
Beech Leaf Disease
Nutria (Myocastor coypus)
Eurasian Boar (Sus scrofa)
Tier 2 Species - Early identification and rapid response to known infestations are the main methods of eradication as known populations are low enough to manage.
Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)
Oak Wilt (Bretziella fagacearum)
Tier 3 & 4 species in our PRISM: Widespread but containment and control is possible if reported and managed. Focus for tiers 3 & 4 should be on exclusion, containment, and preservation of ecologically significant ecosystems.
Helmock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae)
Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)
Elongate Hemlock Scale (Fiornia externa)
Crazy Snake Worm (Amynthas spp. & Metaphire spp.)
Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii)
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys)
European Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar)
Viburnum Leaf Beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni)
European Woodwasp (Sirex noctilio)
Allium Leaf Miner (Phytomyza gymnostoma)
Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)
Other invasive terrestrial invertebrate species that are prohibited or regulated by the state:
  • Africanized Honey Bee
  • Beech Scale
  • Giant African Land Snail
  • Giant Ghana Snail
  • Giant West African Snail
  • Japanese Pine Sawyer
  • Walnut Twig Beetle
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The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is spreading through New York and its current range spans through the middle of the Capital Region PRISM.  In order to stop the spread of this insect, we have partnered with the New York State Hemlock Initiative and DEC to report new HWA infestations and assist in the treatment of Hemlock trees in order to boost their natural defenses and stop this insect before it reaches the Hemlock-rich forests of the Adirondacks.  If you are interested in assisting with our efforts to save this iconic New York tree, please contact us.

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Don't move Firewood! is a campaign targeted at slowing the spread of forest pests like Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorned Beetle. Their website has downloadable lessons plans,  flyers, and other outreach and education materials. 
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PRISM Coordinator: Kristopher Williams 

Email: kbw44@cornell.edu

Office Phone: 
518.885.8995 (ext. 2218)

Work Cell: 518.321.0189



Terrestrial Coordinator: Nicole Campbell  

Email: ​nlc64@cornell.edu 

Phone: 518.885.8995 ext. 2211


Aquatics Coordinator: Lauren Henderson

Email: ​ ljh257@cornell.edu

Phone: 518.885.8995 ext. 2215

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Education & Outreach Coordinator: 


Lauren Mercier

Email: ​lnm47@cornell.edu



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Capital Region PRISM

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Ballston Spa, NY 12020

  • Home
  • Event Calendar
  • Species of Concern
  • RFP
    • 2021 Request for Proposals
    • Framework For Response
    • NY Invasive Species Prioritization Map
    • 2021 RFP Questions
    • 2018 Partner Project Spotlight
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Partners
    • Watercraft Inspection Steward Program
    • Invasive Species Prevention Zones
  • Reports
  • Resources
    • Identification
    • Management
    • Restoration
    • Webinars and Videos
    • Quarterly Newsletter