Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1468612
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNE
CountyDouglas
LocalityGlenn Cunningham Lake, in Omaha [Little Papillion Creek]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBig Papillion-Mosquito
HUC8 Number10230006
HUC10 NameBig Papillion Creek-Papillion Creek
HUC10 Number1023000602
HUC12 NameLittle Papillion Creek
HUC12 Number102300060204
Map
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Collection Month8
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker
Statuseradicated
Reference 1
Ref. Number:32223
Author:Western Regional Panel Members
Date:2018
Title:Member Update Reports for the Western Regional Panel Meeting
Publisher:Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Western Regional Panel
Pages:52
CommentsEradicated on October 30, 2018 a drawdown by the Army Corps of Engineers began to dessicate the zebra mussels. Reopened August 2021.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult


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