Projects

MASS PRODUCTION OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420598

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Is Tetranychus urticae suitable prey for development and reproduction of the naive Coleomegilla maculata? - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Apr-13)

Insect protein as a partial replacement of fishmeal in the diets of juvenile fish and crustaceans - (Book / Chapter) - (15-Mar-13)

Production of coleopteran predators - (Book / Chapter) - (03-Jan-13)

Production of heteropteran predators - (Book / Chapter) - (03-Jan-13)

Mother-offspring relations: Maternal size and prey quality affect egg size of an acariphagous lady beetle in culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W., Wu, Z. 2012. Mother-offspring relations: prey quality and maternal size affect egg size of an acariphagous lady beetle in culture. Psyche. volume 2012, article ID 764350, 7p.

Limited transmission of the ectoparasitic fungus Hesperomyces virescens between lady beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Riddick, E.W. 2012. Limited transmission of the ectoparasitic fungus Hesperomyces virescens between lady beetles. Psyche. 2012(814378):7.

A system for harvesting eggs from the pink-spotted lady beetle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, M.L., Riddick, E.W. 2012. A system for harvesting eggs from the pink-spotted lady beetle. Psyche. Vol.2012,Article ID 923653,6 pages,2012. Doi:10.1155/2012/923653.

Lima bean lady beetle interactions: spider mite mediates sublethal effects of its host plant on growth and development of its predator - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W., Rojas, M.G., Wu, Z. 2011. Lima bean lady beetle interactions: spider mite mediates sublethal effects of its host plant on growth and development of its predator. Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 5(4):287-296.

Living with the enemy: parasites and pathogens of the invasive alien ladybird Harmonia axyridis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roy, H., Rhule, E., Harding, S., Lawson-Handley, L., Poland, R., Riddick, E.W., Steenberg, T. 2011. Living with the enemy: parasites and pathogens of the invasive alien ladybird Harmonia axyridis. BioControl. 56(4):663-679.

The chemical ecology of Harmonia axyridis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sloggett, J.J., Magro, A., Verheggen, F.J., Hemptinne, J., Hutchison, W.D., Riddick, E.W. 2011. The chemical ecology of Harmonia axyridis. Biocontrol. 56(4):643-661.

Lebia grandis (Coleoptera: Carabidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weber, D.C., Riddick, E.W. 2011. Lebia grandis (Coleoptera: Carabidae). Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America. http://www.biocontrol.entomology.cornell.edu/predators/Lebia.html.

Stethorus punctillum (Coleoptera: coccinellidae) - (Book / Chapter)

Riddick, E.W., Rojas, M.G., Morales Ramos, J.A., Allen, M.L., Spencer, B. 2011. Stethorus punctillum (Coleoptera: coccinellidae). Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America. http://www.biocontrol.entomology.cornell.edu/predators/spunctillum.html.

Lima bean – lady beetle interactions: hooked trichomes affect survival of Stethorus punctillum larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W., Wu, Z. 2010. Lima bean – lady beetle interactions: hooked trichomes affect survival of Stethorus punctillum larvae. Biocontrol. 56:55-63.

Potential long-term storage of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W., Wu, Z. 2010. Potential long-term storage of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis. Biocontrol. 55(5):639-644.

Ectoparasitic mite and fungus on Harmonia axyridis - (Abstract Only)

Riddick, E.W. 2010. Ectoparasitic mite and fungus on Harmonia axyridis. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin (Abstract for Conference Proceedings). Vol. 58.

Is the Prevalence and Intensity of the Ectooparasitic Fungus Hesperomyces virescens Related to the Abundance of Entomophagous Coccinellids? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W., Cottrell, T.E. 2010. Is the Prevalence and Intensity of the Ectooparasitic Fungus Hesperomyces virescens Related to the Abundance of Entomophagous Coccinellids?. Bulletin of Insectology. 63 (1):71-78, 2010.

Ectoparasitic mite and fungus on an invasive lady beetle: parasite coexistence and influence on host survival - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W. 2010. Ectoparasitic mite and fungus on an invasive lady beetle: parasite coexistence and influence on host survival. Bulletin of Insectology. 63 (1):13-20, 2010.

Natural Enemies of the Coccinellidae: Parasites, Pathogens, and Parasitoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E. W., Cottrell, T. E., Kidd, K. A. 2009. Natural Enemies of the Coccinellidae: Parasites, Pathogens, and Parasitoids. Biological Control 51 (2009) 306-312.

Benefits and Limitations of factitious prey and artificial diets on life parameters of predatory beetles, bugs, and lacewings: A mini-review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W. 2008. Benefits and Limitations of factitious prey and artificial diets on life parameters of predatory beetles, bugs, and lacewings: A mini-review. BioControl. 54(3):325-339.

Harmonia Axyridis Adults Avoid Catnip and Grapefruit-derived Terpenoids in Laboratory Bioassays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W., Brown, A.E., Chauhan, K.R. 2008. Harmonia Axyridis Adults Avoid Catnip and Grapefruit-derived Terpenoids in Laboratory Bioassays. Bulletin of Insectology. 61(1):81-90.

Sting frequency and progeny production of lab-cultured Cotesia marginiventris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W. Sting frequency and progeny production of lab-cultured Cotesia marginiventris. BioControl. 53(2):295-302. 2008.

Influence of honey and maternal age on egg load of lab-cultured Cotesia marginiventris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W. 2007. Influence of honey and maternal age on egg load of lab-cultured Cotesia marginiventris. BioControl. 52(5):613-618.

EGG LOAD AND BODY SIZE OF LAB-CULTURED COTESIA MARGINIVENTRIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W. 2006. Egg Load and Body Size of Lab-cultured Cotesia marginiventris. BioControl.51(5):603-610.

The Identification of (-)-B-Caryophyllene as a Gender Specific Terpene Produced by the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, A.E., Aldrich, J.R., Riddick, E.W., Holmes, W.E. 2006. The Identification of (-)-B-Caryophyllene as a Gender Specific Terpene Produced by the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32:2489-2499.

Influence of host gender on infection rate, density and distribution of the parasitic fungus, Hesperomyces virescens on the multicolored Asian lady beetle Harmonia axyridis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E. W. 2006. Influence of host gender on infection rate, density and distribution of the parasitic fungus, Hesperomyces virescens on the multicolored Asian lady beetle Harmonia axyridis. J. Insect Sci. 6:42,1-15; available online: insectscience.org/6.42.

INFLUENCE OF HOST GENDER ON INFECTION RATE, DENSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF PARASITIC FUNGUS ON MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLE. - (Abstract Only)

Riddick, E.W. 2006. Influence of host gender on infection rate, density and distribution of parasitic fungus on multicolored asian lady beetle. Meeting Abstract.

PARASITIC FUNGUS FOUND ON MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLE AT OVERWINTERING SITE IN PENNSYLVANIA. - (Abstract Only)

Riddick, E. W., Schaefer, P. W. 2006. Parasitic fungus found on multicolored asian lady beetle at overwintering site in Pennsylvania. Meeting Abstract.

THE USE OF GC/MS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL AGGREGATION PHEROMONES IN THE MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLE - (Abstract Only)

Brown, A.E., Holmes, W.E., Riddick, E.W. 2005. The use of gc/ms to identify potential aggregation pheromones in the multicolored asian lady beetle. Association Official Analytical Chemists Annual Intrl Meeting & Exposition. Meeting Abstract.

Occurrence, density and distribution of the parasitic fungus Hesperomyces virescens Thaxter (Laboulbeniales: Laboulbeniaceae) on the multicolored Asian lady beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W., and Schaefer, P.W. Occurrence, density and distribution of the parasitic fungus Hesperomyces virescens Thaxter (Laboulbeniales: Laboulbeniaceae) on the multicolored Asian lady beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 98(4):615-624. 2005.

Are lab-cultured Anaphes iole females strictly proovigenic? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E. W. 2005. Are lab-cultured Anaphes iole females strictly proovigenic?. Biocontrol. 50: 911-919.

Search for repellents, attractants and pheromones of the multicolored Asian lady beetle - (Proceedings)

Riddick, E.W., Aldrich, J.R. 2004. Search for repellents, attractants and pheromones of the multicolored Asian lady beetle. American Entomologist. 50(3):167-168.

Potential of detection and identification of nymphal parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) of Lygus bugs (Heteroptera: Miridae) by using polymerase chain reaction and ITS2 sequence analysis techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, Y., Riddick, E.W., Williams Iii, L.H., Schotzko, D.J., Logarzo, G.A., Jackson, C.G. 2004. Potential of detection and identification of nymphal parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) of Lygus bugs (Heteroptera: Miridae) by using polymerase chain reaction and ITS2 sequence analysis techniques. Insect Molecular Biology. 97(4):743-752.

EGG LOAD OF LAB-CULTURED ANAPHES IOLE AND EFFECTS OF MATE PRESENCE AND EXPOSURE TIME ON LOAD DEPLETION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W. 2005. Egg load of lab-cultured anaphes iole and effects of mate presence and exposure time on load depletion. Biocontrol.

DEET REPELS HARMONIA AXYRIDIS(PALLAS)(COLEOPTERA:COCCINELLIDAE)ADULTS IN LABORATORY BIOASSAYS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W., Aldrich, J.R., and Davis, J.C. Deet repels Harmonia axyridis(Pallas)(Coleoptera:Coccinellidae)adults in laboratory bioassays. J. Entomol. Sci. 39(3):373-385. 2004.

PRODUCTION OF THE PARASITOID COTESIA MARGINIVENTRIS (HYMENOPTERA:BRACONIDAE)IN UNICELLULAR REARING TRAYS USING THE HOST SPODOPTERA EXIGUA (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W. 2004. Production of the parasitoid Cotesia marginiventris (Hymenoptera:Braconidae)in unicellular rearing trays using the host Spodoptera exigua (Lepidoptera: Noctuida). Journal of Entomological Science. 39(3):362-372.

Effects of exposure time and food on propagation of the fairyfly Anaphes iole Girault (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W. 2004. Effects of exposure time and food on propagation of the fairyfly Anaphes iole Girault (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae). Journal of Entomological Science. 39(1):147-149.

EFFECTS OF PARASITOID DENSITY AND ARENA SIZE ON PROGENY PRODUCTION OF ANAPHES IOLE GIRAULT (HYMENOPTERA:MYMARIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riddick, E.W. 2003. Effects of parasitoid density and arena size on progeny production of anaphes iole girault (hymenoptera:mymaridae). Journal of Entomological Science.

FACTORS AFFECTING PROGENY PRODUCTION OF ANAPHES IOLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RIDDICK, E.W. Factors Affecting Progeny Production of Anaphes iole. BIOCONTROL.2003.v48.p.177-189.

Ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) feeding ecology - (Book / Chapter)

Riddick, E.W. 2004. Ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) feeding ecology. Encyclopedia of Entomology. Vol 2:1027-1032.

Ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) feeding ecology - (Book / Chapter)

Riddick, E.W. 2008. Ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) feeding ecology. Encyclopedia of Entomology. 2nd Edition, Part 7 pp. 1742-1747.

SUPERPARASITISM OCCASIONALLY PRESIDPOSES COTESIA MARGINIVENTRIS(CRESSON)(HYMENOPTERA:BRACONIDAE)TO DEVELOP GREGARIOUSLY IN SPODOPTERA EXIGUA (HUBNER)(LEPIDOPTERA:NOCTUIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Jun-01)

EFFECT OF COLD STORAGE ON THE LABORATORY PRODUCTION OF COTESIA MARGINIVENTRIS (HYMENOPTERA: BRACONIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RIDDICK, E.W. EFFECT OF COLD STORAGE ON THE LABORATORY PRODUCTION OF COTESIA MARGINIVENTRIS (HYMENOPTERA: BRACONIDAE). JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 2001.36(4):366-379.

POTENTIAL FOR MODIFYING THE BEHAVIOR OF THE MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLE WITH (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) WITH PLANT-DERIVED NATURAL PRODUCTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Jul-00)

WEB PAGE FOR LEBIA GRANDIS: A REVISION - (Other) - (25-Oct-99)