Lesser Pumpkin Fly, Ethiopian Fruit Fly, Cucurbit Fly, Dacus ciliatus (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr.

“… The lesser pumpkin fly, Dacus ciliatus (Loew), is one of several fruit flies found in Africa and Asia which could be expected to become serious pests of Florida agricultural crops if introduced into this state. …”
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Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, John B. Heppner, James L. Nation, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…It is established in numerous areas in Asia, and is often intercepted in the United States, sometimes establishing infestations that were previously eradicated. …”
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Taro Planthopper Tarophagus colocasiae (Matsumura) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Delphacidae: Delphacinae) by Alexander Tasi, Adam Dale

“…Schott) Originally native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and islands in the Pacific Ocean, Tarophagus colocasiae was first discovered in the continental United States at a garden center in Winter Haven, FL in 2015. …”
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Cassia javanica, Pink and White Shower by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“… Cassia javanica is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia. This tree is referred to as “pink and white shower” because it produces pink and white blooms. …”
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Aglaonema modestum Chinese Evergreen by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, this species is ideal for indoor cultivation, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 10B to 11. …”
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Aglaonema modestum Chinese Evergreen by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, this species is ideal for indoor cultivation, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 10B to 11. …”
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What happened to the Galatian Christians? Paul's legacy in Southern Galatia by Cilliers Breytenbach

“…By reconstructing the missionary journeys of Paul and his company in Asia Minor the author argues once again for the south Galatian hypothesis, according to which the apostle travelled through the south of the province of Galatia, i.e. southern Pisidia and Lycaonia, and never entered the region of Galatia proper in the north of the province. …”
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African Honey Bee: What You Need to Know by Malcolm T. Sanford, H. Glenn Hall

“…To a much smaller extent, subspecies from Asia and Africa were also introduced.  This document is Fact Sheet ENY-114, a series of the Entomology and Nemotology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Alyceclover - Summer Annual Legume by J. Vendramini, A.R. Blount, J. Dubeux Jr.

“…DC.] is a late-growing summer annual legume native to the tropics in Asia. This warm-season legume grows erect with spreading branches and may reach a height of 60" if not harvested. …”
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Cassia javanica, Pink and White Shower by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“… Cassia javanica is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia. This tree is referred to as “pink and white shower” because it produces pink and white blooms. …”
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Invasive Shot Hole Borers Euwallacea fornicatus, E. kuroshio, and E. perbrevis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Demian F. Gomez, Jiri Hulcr, Daniel Carrillo

“…Currently, severe economic impacts have been increasingly reported for all the invasive shot hole borers in South Africa, California, Israel, and throughout Asia. This 7-page fact sheet written by Demian F. …”
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Techniques for Melon Grafting by Wenjing Guan, Xin Zhao

“… Grafting as a cultural practice for controlling soilborne diseases and improving abiotic stress tolerance has been widely used in vegetable production in many areas of Asia and Europe. Interest in vegetable grafting has been growing in the United States in recent years, as well. …”
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Diseases of Bitter Melon in South Florida by Shouan Zhang, Mary Lamberts, Gene McAvoy

“…Bitter melon, a tropical and subtropical cucurbit, is widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. …”
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Ichthyoarchaeological perspectives on roles of fish and red meat during Indus Civilization in Gujarat, India by G. S. Abhayan, Pramod P. Joglekar, Pramod P. Joglekar, P. Ajithprasad, S. V. Rajesh, Pankaj Goyal, Brad Chase, Jeevan Kharakwal, Prabodh Shirvalkar

“…The roles of animals during the Indus Civilization (circa 4000 BCE to 1300 BCE), which thrived in South Asia, have been extensively studied by zooarchaeologists. …”
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Giant Resin Bee Megachile sculpturalis (Smith) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) by Kristen C. Stevens, Cameron Jack, James D Ellis

“… Originally from eastern Asia, the giant resin bee, Megachile sculpturalis (Smith), was accidentally introduced into the United States in the 1990s. …”
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Chilli Thrips on Blueberries in Florida by Oscar E. Liburd, Babu R. Panthi, Douglas A. Phillips

“… Chilli thrips, (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood; Thysanoptera: Thripidae), is an economically important pest of vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops throughout Asia, Africa, Oceania, the Caribbean, and some parts of South America and is an invasive pest in several US states. …”
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African Honey Bee: What You Need to Know by Malcolm T. Sanford, H. Glenn Hall

“…To a much smaller extent, subspecies from Asia and Africa were also introduced.  This document is Fact Sheet ENY-114, a series of the Entomology and Nemotology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Techniques for Melon Grafting by Wenjing Guan, Xin Zhao

“… Grafting as a cultural practice for controlling soilborne diseases and improving abiotic stress tolerance has been widely used in vegetable production in many areas of Asia and Europe. Interest in vegetable grafting has been growing in the United States in recent years, as well. …”
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Growing ‘Tahiti’ Limes in the Home Landscape by Jonathan H. Crane

“…'Tahiti' lime, also known as 'Persian' lime, is believed to originate from southeast Asia and became prominent in the U.S. in the late 19th century. …”
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Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say) and False Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa juncta (Germar) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by Richard L. Jacques, Jr.

“…The most notable is the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say), found in Florida and most of the United States, and introduced into Europe and parts of Asia. It is a serious pest of potatoes and other solanaceous plants. …”
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