Other Invertebrates

Below are some of the common and not some common introduced and invasive invertebrates (bees, wasps, beetles, slugs, snails, spiders, etc.) found on Maui. Use the filters to identify species and learn about their distribution. Some species are priority response species for MISC—if you find a priority MISC species, report it! Thanks to our funders, crews will remove priority species at no cost to you. For other pests, we’ve provided resources to help you take action on your own property.

MISC priority response species are selected by our committee based on impact, distribution, feasibility of control, and resource availability.

Definitions:

• Tiny:  <2 mm — like a grain of sand or pepper speck
• Small: 2–10 mm (0.2–1 cm) — grain of rice to fingernail width
• Medium: 10–30 mm (1–3 cm) — paperclip length or bottlecap across
• Large: 30–100 mm (3–10 cm) — house key to smartphone width
• Very Large: >100 mm (>10 cm) — longer than a smartphone; hand-sized or bigger