Nicholas J Dietschler
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View article: Eastern and western lineages of <i>Leucotaraxis argenticollis</i> (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae), a biological control agent for <i>Adelges tsugae</i> (Hemiptera: Adelgidae), are capable of hybridization in the laboratory
Eastern and western lineages of <i>Leucotaraxis argenticollis</i> (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae), a biological control agent for <i>Adelges tsugae</i> (Hemiptera: Adelgidae), are capable of hybridization in the laboratory Open
Hybridization between eastern and western lineages of the biological control agent, Leucotaraxis argenticollis (Zetterstedt) (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae), was demonstrated in the laboratory. The western lineage is abundant on hemlock woolly ad…
View article: Prey-associated genetic differentiation in two species of silver fly (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae), Leucotaraxis argenticollis and L. piniperda
Prey-associated genetic differentiation in two species of silver fly (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae), Leucotaraxis argenticollis and L. piniperda Open
Sympatric host-associated genetic differentiation is a prominent pattern that could lead to speciation. In insects, there are numerous examples of host-associated differentiation among herbivores that prefer different plants, and parasitoi…
View article: Observation of Key Phenological Stages of a Forest Pest: Using Citizen Science as a Tool to Inform Research and Management
Observation of Key Phenological Stages of a Forest Pest: Using Citizen Science as a Tool to Inform Research and Management Open
View article: Overwintering Diapause and Survival of Western Leucotaraxis Argenticollis, a Promising Biological Control Agent for Adelges Tsugae, in the Eastern United States
Overwintering Diapause and Survival of Western Leucotaraxis Argenticollis, a Promising Biological Control Agent for Adelges Tsugae, in the Eastern United States Open
View article: Estivation and Postestivation Development of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (<i>Adelges tsugae</i>) (Hemiptera: Adelgidae) at Different Temperatures
Estivation and Postestivation Development of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (<i>Adelges tsugae</i>) (Hemiptera: Adelgidae) at Different Temperatures Open
Hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae) is the most important pest of hemlocks in the eastern United States, where it completes three generations a year. We investigated the impact of temperature (8, 12, 16, and 20°C) on the estivation and…
View article: Sensitive environmental <scp>DNA</scp> (<scp>eDNA</scp>) methods to detect hemlock woolly adelgid and its biological control predators <i>Leucotaraxis</i> silver flies and a <i>Laricobius</i> beetle
Sensitive environmental <span>DNA</span> (<span>eDNA</span>) methods to detect hemlock woolly adelgid and its biological control predators <i>Leucotaraxis</i> silver flies and a <i>Laricobius</i> beetle Open
Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis can be a powerful tool for the early detection of invasive organisms. However, research on terrestrial eDNA detection from foliage surfaces has been limited. In this study, we developed methods to capture …
View article: The Lari-Leuco Container: A Novel Collection Arena for Separating Insects Ascending or Descending From a Plant Foliage Sample
The Lari-Leuco Container: A Novel Collection Arena for Separating Insects Ascending or Descending From a Plant Foliage Sample Open
Efficient separation of insects from plant material for quantification and collection is an important component of entomological research. This paper reports on a novel, easily replicable container designed to efficiently collect two diffe…
View article: Erratum to: Biological Control of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Implications of Adult Emergence Patterns of Two Leucopis spp. (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae) and <i>Laricobius nigrinus</i> (Coleoptera: Derodontidae) Larval Drop
Erratum to: Biological Control of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Implications of Adult Emergence Patterns of Two Leucopis spp. (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae) and <i>Laricobius nigrinus</i> (Coleoptera: Derodontidae) Larval Drop Open
View article: Short-Term Forecasts of Insect Phenology Inform Pest Management
Short-Term Forecasts of Insect Phenology Inform Pest Management Open
Insect pests cost billions of dollars per year globally, negatively impacting food crops and infrastructure, and contributing to the spread of disease. Timely information regarding developmental stages of pests can facilitate early detecti…