John M. Hash
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: A molecular phylogeny of scuttle flies (Diptera: Phoridae) unveils extensive concordance but intriguing divergences from morphological results
A molecular phylogeny of scuttle flies (Diptera: Phoridae) unveils extensive concordance but intriguing divergences from morphological results Open
We present the most comprehensive molecular phylogeny of scuttle flies (Diptera: Phoridae) to date based on seven genetic loci—four protein‐coding genes: arginine kinase (AK), carbamoylphosphate synthase 2 domain of CAD (rudimentary; CAD2)…
View article: A remarkable legion of guests: Diversity and host specificity of army ant symbionts
A remarkable legion of guests: Diversity and host specificity of army ant symbionts Open
Tropical rainforests are among the most diverse biomes on Earth. While species inventories are far from complete for any tropical rainforest, even less is known about the intricate species interactions that form the basis of these ecologic…
View article: Remarkable sexually dimorphic features of<i>Coniceromyia</i>(Diptera: Phoridae): evolution in the light of phylogeny and comparative evidence about their function
Remarkable sexually dimorphic features of<i>Coniceromyia</i>(Diptera: Phoridae): evolution in the light of phylogeny and comparative evidence about their function Open
Coniceromyia is a genus of 100 species of phorid flies mostly distributed in the Neotropical region. The genus is distinguishable based on several male-exclusive features in different parts of the body, many of which are unique among the P…
View article: Molecular Phylogeny of the Ant-Decapitating Flies, Genus Apocephalus Coquillett (Diptera: Phoridae)
Molecular Phylogeny of the Ant-Decapitating Flies, Genus Apocephalus Coquillett (Diptera: Phoridae) Open
The phylogenetic relationships of the large, diverse genus Apocephalus Coquillett are studied using seven loci (16S, COI, NDI, 28S, AK, CAD, and TPI). Both Bayesian and Maximum Likelihood methods were used to analyze the sequences. Pre-exi…
View article: Remarkable fly (Diptera) diversity in a patch of Costa Rican cloud forest: Why inventory is a vital science
Remarkable fly (Diptera) diversity in a patch of Costa Rican cloud forest: Why inventory is a vital science Open
Study of all flies (Diptera) collected for one year from a four-hectare (150 x 266 meter) patch of cloud forest at 1,600 meters above sea level at Zurquí de Moravia, San José Province, Costa Rica (hereafter referred to as Zurquí), revealed…
View article: Comprehensive inventory of true flies (Diptera) at a tropical site
Comprehensive inventory of true flies (Diptera) at a tropical site Open
Estimations of tropical insect diversity generally suffer from lack of known groups or faunas against which extrapolations can be made, and have seriously underestimated the diversity of some taxa. Here we report the intensive inventory of…
View article: Deception Island: Archaeology of ′Anyapax, Anacapa Island, California
Deception Island: Archaeology of ′Anyapax, Anacapa Island, California Open
Archaeologists have long been interested in understanding the antiquity and evolution of human occupation of the world’s islands, but relatively limited attention has been given to small islands. With evidence for human occupation at least…
View article: Phylogeny, host association and biogeographical patterns in the diverse millipede‐parasitoid genus<i><scp>M</scp>yriophora</i><scp>B</scp>rown (<scp>D</scp>iptera:<scp>P</scp>horidae)
Phylogeny, host association and biogeographical patterns in the diverse millipede‐parasitoid genus<i><span>M</span>yriophora</i><span>B</span>rown (<span>D</span>iptera:<span>P</span>horidae) Open
Myriophora is the most species‐rich group of parasitoids that attack toxic, chemically defended millipedes in the superorder Juliformia and order Polydesmida—a resource that few insect predators and parasitoids are able to exploit. Worldwi…
View article: Baby Killers: Documentation and Evolution of Scuttle Fly (Diptera: Phoridae) Parasitism of Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Brood
Baby Killers: Documentation and Evolution of Scuttle Fly (Diptera: Phoridae) Parasitism of Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Brood Open
Numerous well-documented associations occur among species of scuttle flies (Diptera: Phoridae) and ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), but examples of brood parasitism are rare and the mechanisms of parasitism often remain unsubstantiated. We …