Download Invertebrate Species of Uncertain Origin

Inventory, Monitoring, Research Catalog
10/25/13
1. Topic
Invertebrate Species of Uncertain Origin
2. Background
There are a handful of resident and non- resident invertebrate species that are unidentified,
undescribed, and or are of uncertain origin on UH managed lands on Mauna Kea. No information is
available regarding their extent, abundance, behavior, and positive identification.
3. Purpose
Determine unidentified invertebrate species, identify species to the lowest practical taxonomic level,
determine origins of uncertain species, describe unidentified species (if not previously described) and
identify potential threats to natural and cultural resources on Mauna Kea.
4. Research Objectives
Establish a list of unidentified invertebrate species on UH managed lands, identify and describe
unknown species, and identify threats.
5. Management Applications
Potential uses of Resident Invertebrate Species of Uncertain Origin could: help inform land managers of
threats, help to understand components of the ecosystem, and identify effective management
strategies.
6. Comprehensive Management Plan (and Sub-Plans) Applicability
a. Priority –to be completed
b. NRMP Source – Section 2.2-33
7. Desired Outcomes
 Determine descriptions, identifications, and origins of unknown invertebrates including
unidentified Staphylinidae, Hydrophilidae, Moth fly (Psychoda), Phoridae, Sciaridae,
Ichneumonidae, micro-hymenoptera, and mites (families: Bdellidae, Laelapidae, Phytoseidae).
 Life history studies of Lycosa spider and Agrotis(moth)
 Technical report summarizing project purpose, methods, results, etc.
 Identify management recommendations to address any existing or potential resource impacts.
 Provide a baseline data set suitably documented and formatted for us by other researchers and
management authority.
Prepared by: J.Kirkpatrick