USDA Nematode Collection was established in June 1960 By A. Morgan Golden. It is currently directed and curated by Dr. Benjamin Waldo with technical support from Steve Rogers. It is one of the largest and most valuable nematode collections in existence with over 49,200 permanent slides and vials, and a total repository of nematode specimens reaching several million. It includes over 1900 type specimens, and the valuable and irreplaceable collections of Cobb-Steiner, Thorne, and others. Nematodes from worldwide and domestic sources are represented in the collection. The Collection and database provide important information for reference purposes and taxonomic research by U.S. and foreign scientists and a permanent repository for type and other specimens. This website provides a portal to search those specimens that have been cataloged to date and provides data on nematode hosts, occurrence, and distribution.
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Nematode
Rhabditis
terricola
Host
Camellia
sp.
(Tea)
in/on Leaves
Origin
Georgia
Destination: New York
Collector
via John Carins (APHIS)
Date Collected
2006 Aug 18
Date Received
2006 Aug 22
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Cyst-like Bodies
Host
(Soil)
in/on Soil
Origin
India
Destination: New Jersey
Collector
Chris D. O'Brien via Martin Feinstein (APHIS)
Date Collected
2006 Sep 23
Date Received
2006 Oct 02
Disposition of Sample
Records only; material discarded
Nematode
Criconemoides
xenoplax
Host
Rosemarinus
sp.
(Rosemary)
in/on Root/Soil
Origin
Jordan
Destination: Connecticut
Collector
David Antonison via Alan J. Towson (JFKIA, APHIS)
Date Collected
2006 Jul 08
Date Received
2006 Jul 17
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Helicotylenchus
dihystera
Host
Rosemarinus
sp.
(Rosemary)
in/on Root/Soil
Origin
Jordan
Destination: Connecticut
Collector
David Antonison via Alan J. Towson (JFKIA, APHIS)
Date Collected
2006 Jul 08
Date Received
2006 Jul 17
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Scutellonema
brachyurus
Host
Rosemarinus
sp.
(Rosemary)
in/on Root/Soil
Origin
Jordan
Destination: Connecticut
Collector
David Antonison via Alan J. Towson (JFKIA, APHIS)
Date Collected
2006 Jul 08
Date Received
2006 Jul 17
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Boleodorus
pakistanensis
Host
Aegle
sp.
(Baelfruit)
in/on Soil (plants in luggage)
Origin
India
Destination: Florida
Collector
H. DelPozzo via Alan J. Towson (APHIS)
Date Collected
2006 May 22
Date Received
2006 May 25
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Aphelenchus
avenae
Host
Aegle
sp.
(Baelfruit)
in/on Soil (plants in luggage)
Origin
India
Destination: Florida
Collector
H. DelPozzo via Alan J. Towson (APHIS)
Date Collected
2006 May 22
Date Received
2006 May 25
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Helicotylenchus
digitiformis
Host
Jasminum
sp.
(Jasmine)
in/on Root/Soil
Origin
Egypt
Destination: New York
Collector
Saadet Cakiralioglu via Alan J. Towson (JFKIA, APHIS)
Date Collected
2006 Jul 11
Date Received
2006 Jul 18
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Helicotylenchus
pseudorobustus
Host
Olea
europaea
(Olive)
in/on Root/Soil
Origin
Jordan
Destination: New Jersey
Collector
David Antonison via Alan J. Towson (JFKIA, APHIS)
Date Collected
2006 Jul 16
Date Received
2006 Jul 21
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Blandicephalanema
inserratum
Host
Podocarpus
dacrydioides
(Kahikatea)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
near bridge to Okiwi Bay, Rai Valley, Nelson
Collector
W. M. Wouts
Date Collected
1972 Jul 20
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Criconema
mackenziei
Host
(Native vegetation)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
Near Table Hill, Tin Range, Stewart Island, NZ
Collector
E. McKenzie via W. M Wouts
Date Collected
1998 Feb 14
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Criconema
nelsonense
Host
Prumnopitys
taxifolia
(Matai)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
Eves Valley, Nelson, NZ
Collector
W. M. Wouts via W. M Wouts
Date Collected
1971 Aug 11
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Heterodera
aucklandica
Host
Microlaena
stipoides
(Rice grass)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
One Tree Hill, Auckland, NZ
Collector
W. M. Wouts via W. M Wouts
Date Collected
1989 Dec 13, Oct 06, Nov 07
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Ogma
alternum
Host
(Native vegetation & grasses)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
Near Lake Lyndon, Porters Pass, Canterbury, NZ
Collector
D. Sturhan via W. M Wouts
Date Collected
2000 Nov
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Ogma
capitulatum
Host
Nothofagus
solandri
(Black Beech)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
Last tree fenced area, Brooklyn Domain, Nelson, NZ
Collector
W. M. Wouts via W. M Wouts
Date Collected
1971 May 27
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Ogma
catherinae
Host
Pentachondra
pumila
(Alpine shrub)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
Near Lake Lyndon, Porters Pass, Canterbury, NZ
Collector
D. Sturhan via W. M Wouts
Date Collected
2000 Nov
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Ogma
mucronatum
Host
Fuchsia
excorticata
(Fuchsia tree)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
Along Riwaka River, Moss Picnic area, Motueka, NZ
Collector
W. M. Wouts via W. M Wouts
Date Collected
1972 Jan 12
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Ogma
sturhani
Host
Pentachondra
pumila
(Alpine shrub)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
Near Lake Lyndon, Porters Pass, Canterbury, NZ
Collector
D. Sturhan via W. M Wouts
Date Collected
2000 Nov
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Syro
glabellus
Host
Melicytus
ramiflorus
(Mahoe)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
Ness Valley, Clevedon, NZ
Collector
G. J. Cox via W. M Wouts
Date Collected
1977 Sep 26
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Syro
tribulosus
Host
Sophora
microphylla
(Kowhai)
in/on Soil
Origin
New Zealand
near bridge to Okiwi Bay, Rai Valley, Nelson, NZ
Collector
W. M. Wouts via W. M Wouts
Date Collected
1972 Jul 20
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Myctolaimus
platypi
Host
Platypus
quercivorus
(Oak Borer Beetle*)
in/on Insect
Origin
Japan
Ashiu Forest Research Station, Field Science Education and Research Centre, Kyoto University, Miyama, Kyoto, Japan
Collector
Natsumi Kanzaki via Natsumi Kanzaki
Date Collected
2003 Aug 10
Date Received
2006 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Ditylenchus
myceliophagus
Host
Rosa
sp.
(Rose)
in/on Root
Origin
France
Destination: Tennessee
Collector
Cynthia M. Pagan via Alan J. Towson (APHIS)
Date Collected
2006 Mar 14
Date Received
2006 Mar 16
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Cactodera
cacti
Host
Solanum
tuberosum
(Potato field)
in/on Soil
Origin
USA
Wisconsin
Farm field, Portage Co., WI
Collector
via Anette Phibbs (APHIS, Madison, WI)
Date Collected
2006 Feb 20
Date Received
2006 Feb 21
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Meximermis
ectatommi
Host
Ectatomma
ruidum
(Ants)
in/on Insect
Origin
Mexico
Collected from 14 ant nests in a cacao plantation at 238 m, Tuxtla Chico, Chiapas, Southern Mexico
Collector
via George Poinar
Date Collected
2004 Jun
Date Received
2006 Mar 13
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Allomermis
solenopsii
Host
Solenopsis
invicta
Origin
Argentina
Corrientes Prov., Argentina
Collector
via George Poinar
Date Received
2006 Mar 13
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)