Specimen Information

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
(European frogbit)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1658518
GroupPlants
GenusHydrocharis
Speciesmorsus-ranae
Common NameEuropean frogbit
StatePA
CountyCrawford
LocalityRed Cross Boat Launch at Pymatuning Reservoir in Pymatuning State Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameShenango
HUC8 Number05030102
HUC10 NamePymatuning Reservoir-Shenango River
HUC10 Number0503010201
HUC12 NameFrontal Pymatuning Reservoir
HUC12 Number050301020105
Map
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Collection Day2
Collection Month9
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
CommentsThe nearest previously known location is approximately 6 miles upstream within Pennsylvania Game Lands 214 (a.k.a sanctuary lake) where the species was identified in 2020. Hand-pulling done in September 2021. Herbicide treatment planned in 2021.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordlocale
DisposalTreated
VerifierPennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/6/2024].

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