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DNA barcoding to identify all life stages of holocyclic cereal aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on wheat and other poaceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shufran, K.A., Puterka, G.J. 2011. DNA barcoding to identify all life stages of holocyclic cereal aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on wheat and other poaceae. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 104(1):39-42.

Foraging by Hippodamia convergens for cereal aphids on wheat plants in the laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elliott, N.C., Kieckhefer, R.W., Phoofolo, M.W. 2011. Foraging by Hippodamia convergens for cereal aphids on wheat plants in the laboratory. Southwestern Entomologist. 36(1):1-10.

Host associations and incidence of Diuraphis spp. in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, and pictorial key for their identification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Puterka, G.J., Hammon, R., Burd, J.D., Peairs, F., Randolph, T., Cooper, W.R. 2010. Host associations and incidence of Diuraphis spp. in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, and pictorial key for their identification. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(5):1875-1885.

Global phylogenetics of Diuraphis noxia (Hemiptera: Aphididae), an invasive aphid species: Evidence for multiple invasions into North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, X., Marshall, J.L., Stary, P., Edwards, O., Puterka, G.J., Dolatti, L., El Bouhssini, M., Malinga, J., Lage, J., Smith, C.M. 2010. Global phylogenetics of Diuraphis noxia (Hemiptera: Aphididae), an invasive aphid species: Evidence for multiple invasions into North America. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(3):958-965.

Relationship between Russian wheat aphid abundance and edaphic and topographic characteristics of wheat fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Backoulou, G.F., Elliott, N.C., Giles, K.L., Catana, V., Phoofolo, M., Peairs, F.B., Hein, G.L. 2010. Relationship between Russian wheat aphid abundance and edaphic and topographic characteristics of wheat fields. Southwestern Entomologist. 35(1):11-18.

Effects of relay-intercropping sorghum with winter wheat, alfalfa, and cotton on lady beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) abundance and species composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phoofolo, M.W., Giles, K.L., Elliott, N.C. 2010. Effects of relay-intercropping sorghum with winter wheat, alfalfa, and cotton on lady beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) abundance and species composition. Environmental Entomology. 39(3):763-774.

Book Review of 'Modelling for Field Biologists and Other Interesting People' by Kokko, H - (Review Article)

Elliott, N.C. 2009. Book Review of 'Modelling for Field Biologists and Other Interesting People' by Kokko, H. American Entomologist. 55(4):265.

Relative attractiveness of colour traps to pear psylla in relation to seasonal changes in pear phenology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cooper, W.R., Puterka, G.J., Glenn, D.M. 2010. Relative attractiveness of colour traps to pear psylla in relation to seasonal changes in pear phenology. The Canadian Entomologist. 142(2):188-191.

Salivary proteins of Russian wheat aphid (Hempitera: Aphididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cooper, W.R., Dillwith, J.W., Puterka, G.J. 2010. Salivary proteins of Russian wheat aphid (Hempitera: Aphididae). Environmental Entomology. 39(1):223-231.

Plant resistance management strategies for greenbug (Schizaphis graminum (Rondani)) (Homoptera: Aphididae) in wheat-sorghum cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burd, J.D., Puterka, G.J. 2009. Plant resistance management strategies for greenbug (Schizaphis graminum (Rondani)) (Homoptera: Aphididae) in wheat-sorghum cropping systems. Redia Journal of Zoology. 92:227-229.

Plant responses to seven Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) biotypes found in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Randolph, T.L., Peairs, F., Weiland, A., Rudolph, J.B., Puterka, G.J. 2009. Plant responses to seven Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) biotypes found in the United States. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(5):1954-1959.

Management of greenbug biotypes in wheat-sorghum cropping systems - (Proceedings)

Burd, J.D. 2009. Management of greenbug biotypes in wheat-sorghum cropping systems. In: National Sorghum Producers Research Conference, August 10-12, 2009, Amarillo, TX.

Grain and vegetative biomass reduction by the Russian wheat aphid in winter wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mirik, M., Ansley, R.J., Michels Jr., G.J., Elliott, N.C. 2009. Grain and vegetative biomass reduction by the Russian wheat aphid in winter wheat. Southwestern Entomologist. 34(2):131-139.

Differentiating stress induced by greenbugs and Russian wheat aphids in wheat using remote sensing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, Z.Y., Rao, M.N., Elliott, N.C., Kindler, S.D., Popham, T.W. 2009. Differentiating stress induced by greenbugs and Russian wheat aphids in wheat using remote sensing. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 67(1-2):64-70.

Airborne remote sensing to detect greenbug stress to wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elliott, N.C., Mirik, M., Yang, Z., Jones, D., Phoofolo, M., Catana, V., Giles, K., Michels, J. 2009. Airborne remote sensing to detect greenbug stress to wheat. Southwestern Entomologist. 34(3):205-211.

Woody stem galls interact with foliage to affect community associations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cooper, W.R., Rieske, L.K. 2009. Woody stem galls interact with foliage to affect community associations. Environmental Entomology. 38(2):417-424.

USDA-ARS-SPA Wheat, Peanut and Other Field Crops Research Unit Annual Report - (Other)

Puterka, G.J. 2009. USDA-ARS-SPA Wheat, Peanut and Other Field Crops Research Unit Annual Report. Western Regional Research Project Annual Report. February 2009, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Available: http://nimss.umd.edu/homepages/saes.cfm?trackID=8476#2.

Molecular mapping of greenbug resistance loci Gb6 and Gb2 in 1AL.1RS wheat-rye translocations - (Proceedings)

Lu, H., Rudd, J.C., Burd, J.D., Weng, Y. 2009. Molecular mapping of greenbug resistance loci Gb6 and Gb2 in 1AL.1RS wheat-rye translocations [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the XVII Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference, January 10-14, 2009, San Diego, California. p. 282.

Insects which challenge global wheat production: Russian wheat aphid - (Book / Chapter)

Porter, D.R., Harris, M.O., Hesler, L.S., Puterka, G.J. 2009. Insects which challenge global wheat production: Russian wheat aphid. In: Carver, B.F., editor. Wheat: Science and Trade. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. p. 189-201.

Limited genetic variation within and between Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) biotypes in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shufran, K.A., Payton, T. 2009. Limited genetic variation within and between Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) biotypes in the United States. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(1):440-445.

Supercooling points of Lysiphlebus testaceipes and its host Schizaphis graminum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.B., Giles, K.L., Elliott, N.C. 2008. Supercooling points of Lysiphlebus testaceipes and its host Schizaphis graminum. Environmental Entomology. 37(5):1063-1068.

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A landscape view of cereal aphid parasitoid dynamics reveals sensitivity to farm- and region-scale vegetation structure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brewer, M.J., Noma, T., Elliott, N.C., Kravchenko, A.N., Hild, A.L. 2008. A landscape view of cereal aphid parasitoid dynamics reveals sensitivity to farm- and region-scale vegetation structure. European Journal of Entomology. 105:503-511.

Biotypic diversity in Colorado Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weiland, A.A., Peairs, F.B., Randolph, T.L., Rudolph, J.B., Haley, S.D., Puterka, G.J. 2008. Biotypic diversity in Colorado Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) populations. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(2):569-574.

Biology and biotype determination of greenbug, Schizaphis graminum (Hemiptera: Aphididae), on seashore paspalum turfgrass (Paspalum vaginatum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nuessly, G.S., Nagata, R.T., Burd, J.D., Hentz, M.G., Carroll, A.S., Halbert, S.E. 2008. Biology and biotype determination of greenbug, Schizaphis graminum (Hemiptera: Aphididae), on seashore paspalum turfgrass (Paspalum vaginatum). Environmental Entomology. 37(2):586-591.

Larval life history responses to food deprivation in three species of predatory lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phoofolo, M.W., Giles, K.L., Elliott, N.C. 2008. Larvel life history responses to food deprivation in three species of predatory lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Environmental Entomology. 37(2):315-322.

Kaolin-based particle films for arthropod control - (Book / Chapter)

Puterka, G.J., Glenn, D.M. 2008. Kaolin-based particle films for arthropod control. In: Capinera, J.L., editor. Encyclopedia of Entomology. 2nd edition. The Netherlands: Springer. p. 2075-2080.

Variation to cause host injury between Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) clones virulent to Dn4 wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shufran, K.A., Mornhinweg, D.W., Baker, C.A., Porter, D.R. 2007. Variation to cause host injury between Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) clones virulent to Dn4 wheat. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(5):1685-1691.

Distribution and diversity of Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) biotypes in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Puterka, G.J., Burd, J.D., Porter, D.R., Shufran, K.A., Baker, C.A., Bowling, B., Patrick, C. 2007. Distribution and diversity of Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) biotypes in North America. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(5):1679-1684.

Airborne multi-spectral remote sensing of Russian wheat aphid injury to wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elliott, N.C., Mirik, M., Yang, Z., Dvorak, T., Rao, M., Michels, J., Walker, T., Catana, V., Phoofolo, M., Giles, K., Royer, T. 2007. Airborne multi-spectral remote sensing of Russian wheat aphid injury to wheat. Southwestern Entomologist. 32:213-219.

Absence of mitochondrial DNA sequence variation in Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) populations consistent with a single introduction into the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shufran, K.A., Kirkman, L.R., Puterka, G.J. 2007. Absence of mitochondrial DNA sequence variation in Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) populations consistent with a single introduction into the United States. Journal of Kansas Entomological Society. 80(4):319-326.

Reflectance characteristics of Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) stress and abundance in winter wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mirik, M., Michels, G.J., Kassymzhanova-Mirik, S., Elliott, N.C. 2007. Reflectance characteristics of Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) stress and abundance in winter wheat. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 57:123-134.

Parasitism of greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, by the parasitoid Lysiphlebus testaceipes, at winter temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.B., Giles, K.L., Elliott, N.C., Payton, M.E. 2007. Parasitism of greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, by the parasitoid Lysiphlebus testaceipes, at winter temperatures. Environmental Entomology. 36:1-8.

USDA-ARS Wheat, Peanut and Other Field Crops Research Unit Annual Report - (Research Notes)

Puterka, G.J. 2006. USDA-ARS Wheat, Peanut and Other Field Crops Research Unit annual report. Western Regional Research Project Annual Report. Available at http://www.nimss.umd.edu/homepages/saes.cfm?trackID=357#5.

Spectral sensing of aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) density using field spectrometry and radiometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mirik, M., Michels, Jr., G.J., Kassymzhanova, S., Elliott, N.C., Catana, V. 2006. Spectral sensing of aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) density using field spectrometry and radiometry. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. 30:421-428.

Response of resistant and susceptible barley to infestations of five Diuraphis noxia (Homoptera: Aphididae) biotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Puterka, G.J., Burd, J.D., Mornhinweg, D.W., Haley, S.D., Peairs, F.B. 2006. Response of resistant and susceptible barley to infestations of five Diuraphis noxia (Homoptera: Aphididae) biotypes. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(6):2151-2155.

Quantitative evaluation of suitability of the greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, and the bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi, as prey for Hippodamia convergens (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phoofolo, M., Giles, K.L., Elliott, N.C. 2007. Quantitative evaluation of suitability of the greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, and the bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi, as prey for Hippodamia convergens (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Biological Control. 41(1):25-32.

D-vac sampling for predatory arthropods in winter wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elliott, N.C., Tao, F.L., Fuentes-Granados, R., Giles, K.L., Elliott, D.T., Greenstone, M.H., Shufran, K.A., Royer, T.A. 2006. D-vac sampling for predatory arthropods in winter wheat. Biological Control. 38:325-330.

USING DIGITAL IMAGE ANALYSIS AND SPECTRAL REFLECTANCE DATA TO QUANTIFY DAMAGE BY GREENBUG (HEMITERA: APHIDIDAE) IN WINTER WHEAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mirik, M., Michels, G.J., Kassymzhanova-Mirik, S., Elliott, N.C., Catana, V., Jones, D.B., Bowling, R. 2006. Using digital image analysis and spectral reflectance data to quantify damage by greenbug (Hemitera: Aphididae) in winter wheat. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 51:86-98.

AIRBORNE MULTI-SPECTRAL REMOTE SENSING FOR RUSSIAN WHEAT APHID INFESTATIONS - (Proceedings)

Elliott, N.C., Mirik, M., Yang, Z., Dvorak, T., Rao, M., Michels, J., Catana, V., Phoofolo, M., Giles, K., Royer, T. 2005. Airborne multi-spectral remote sensing for Russian wheat aphid infestations. In: Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Workshop on Aerial Photography, Videography, and High Resolution Digital Imagery for Resource Assessment, October 4-6, 2005, Weslaco, TX. 2005 CDROM.

HYMENOPTERAN PARASITOIDS AND DIPTERAN PREDATORS OF THE INVASIVE APHID DIURAPHIS NOXIA AFTER ENEMY INTRODUCTIONS: TEMPORAL VARIATION AND IMPLICATION FOR FUTURE APHID INVASIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brewer, M.J., Noma, T., Elliott, N.C. 2005. Hymenopteran parasitoids and dipteran predators of the invasive aphid Diuraphis noxia after enemy introductions: Temporal variation and implication for future aphid invasions. Biological Control 33:315-323.