Watch List Species in Nova Scotia

Learn more about the Watch Lists for various invasive species in Nova Scotia

INSECT Anoplophora glabripennis | Other Names: Starry Sky Beetle Description Adult Asian Long-horned Beetles have a shiny black colouration with irregularly occurring white spots on their elytra (hard protective wings). […]

FRESHWATER CRUSTACEAN Faxonius limosus Description Spinycheek Crayfish is approximately 10 cm long and has spiny cheeks. Often, they have striped abdomens and legs with orange tips. However, sediment may colour […]

MAMMAL Sus scrofa | Feral Pig, Feral Hog, Feral Swine, Wild Boar Description A wild pig includes any animal of the species Sus scrofa found outside of fenced areas or […]

WATCH LIST Dreissena polymorpha ABOUT IMPACTS PREVENTION All Hands on Deck! Zebra Mussels are an urgent threat to local water bodies because they: Disrupt ecosystems and native species. Damage infrastructure […]