Skip to main content
ARS Home » Southeast Area » Gainesville, Florida » Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology » Insect Behavior and Biocontrol Research » People & Locations » Robert Meagher (Rob)
Robert L Meagher (Rob)
Research Entomologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Comparison of carabid densities in different cover crop species in north Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Brown, J.T., Miller, N.W., Fleisher, S.J., Bowers, K., Hight, S.D., Legaspi, J.C., Brown, R.C., Nagoshi, R.N., Wright, D.L. 2023. Comparison of carabid densities in different cover crop species in north Florida. Florida Entomologist. 106(4):220-229. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.106.0403.
Evidence for two soybean looper strains in the United States with limited capacity for cross-hybridization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Davis, J.A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Musser, F.R., Head, G.P., Portillo, H., Teran, H. 2023. Evidence for two soybean looper strains in the United States with limited capacity for cross-hybridization. Genes. 14:1509. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14071509.
Investigating the migratory behavior of soybean looper, a major pest of soybean, through comparisons with the corn pest fall armyworm using mitochondrial haplotypes and a sex-linked marker - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Davis, J.A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Musser, F.R., Head, G.P., Portillo, H., Teran, H. 2023. Investigating the migratory behavior of soybean looper, a major pest of soybean, through comparisons with the corn pest fall armyworm using mitochondrial haplotypes and a sex-linked marker. Genes. 14:1495. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14071495.
Using genetic comparisons of populations from Arizona, Mexico, and Texas to investigate fall armyworm migration in the American southwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Tessnow, A.E., Carriere, Y., Bradshaw, J., Harrington, K., Sword, G.A., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2024. Using genetic comparisons of populations from Arizona, Mexico, and Texas to investigate fall armyworm migration in the American southwest. PLOS ONE. 18(11). Article e0289060. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289060.
The natural control agents of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda in Togo: moderating insecticide applications for natural control of the pest? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Adjevi, M.K., Adom, M., Tounou, A.K., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2023. The natural control agents of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda in Togo: moderating insecticide applications for natural control of the pest?. Journal of Pest Science. 96:1405-1416. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-023-01662-0.
Nonanal, a new fall armyworm sex pheromone component, significantly increases the efficacy of pheromone lures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saveer, A.M., Hatano, E., Wada-Katsumata, A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Schal, C. 2023. Nonanal, a new fall armyworm sex pheromone component, significantly increases the efficacy of pheromone lures. Pest Management Science. 79(8): 2641-2968. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7460.
Revisiting fall armyworm population movement in the United States and Canada - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tessnow, A.E., Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Fleischer, S.J. 2023. Revisiting fall armyworm population movement in the United States and Canada. Frontiers in Insect Science. 3:1104793. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2023.1104793.
The evolutionary process of invasion in the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yainna, S., Tay, W.T., Durand,K., Fiteni, E., Hilliou, F., Legeai, F., Clamens, A., Gimenez, S., Asokan, R., Kalleshwaraswamy, C., Deshmukh, S.S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Blanceo, C.A., Silvie, P., Brevault, T., Dassouu, A., Kergoat, G.J., Walsh, T., Gordon, K., Negre, N., D'Alencon, E., Nam, K. 2022. The evolutionary process of invasion in the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Scientific Reports. 12:21063. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-25529-z.
Host-plant adaptation as a driver of incipient speciation with gene flow in the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fiteni, E., Durand, K., Gimenez, S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Legeai, F., Kergoat, G.J., Negre, N., D'Alencon, E., Nam, K. 2022. Host-plant adaptation as a driver of incipient speciation with gene flow in the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). BMC Ecology and Evolution. 22:133. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-022-02090-x.
Potential of silicon to improve biological control of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, on maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zimba, K., Read, Q.D., Hasseb, M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Legaspi, J.C. 2022. Potential of silicon to improve biological control of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, on maize. Agriculture Journal. 12(9):1432. https://doi.org/10.90/agriculture12091432.
Intraguild interactions of three biological control agents of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jermaine, P.D., Haseeb, M., Kanga, L.H., Meagher Jr, R.L., Legaspi, J.C. 2022. Intraguild interactions of three biological control agents of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) in Florida. Insects. 13(9):815. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13090815.
Large genomic deletion linked to field-evolved resistance to Cry1F corn in fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) from Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Banerjee, R., Placidi De Bortoli, C., Huang, F., Lamour, K., Meagher Jr, R.L., Buntin, G., Ni, X., Reay-Jones, F., Steward, S., Jurat-Fuentes, J. 2022. Large genomic deletion linked to field-evolved resistance to Cry1F corn in fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) from Florida. Scientific Reports. 12:13580. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-17603-3.
Spodoptera frugiperda: ecology, evolution and management options of an invasive species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tay, W., Meagher Jr, R.L., Czepak, C., Groot, A. 2023. Spodoptera frugiperda: ecology, evolution and management options of an invasive species. Annual Review of Entomology. 68:299-317.
Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda - ()
Kenis, M., Benelli, G., Biondi, A., Calatayud, P., Day, R., Desneux, N., Rhett, H., Kriticos, D., Rwomushana, I., van den Berg, J., Verheggen, F., Yong-Jun, Z., Agboy, L., Ahissour, R.B., Ba, M.N., Bernal, J., Bueno De Freitas, A., Carriere, Y., Carvalho, G.A., Chen, X., Cicero, L., Du Plessis, H., Early, R., Fallett, P., Fiaboe, K.K., Firake, D.M., Goergen, G., Groot, A.T., Guedes, R.N.,Gupta, A., Hu, G., Huang, F.N., Jaber, L.R., Malo, E., Meagher Jr, R.L., Mohamed, S., Sanchez, D.M., Nagoshi, R.N., Negre, N., Niassy, S., Noboru, O., Nyamukondiwa, C., Omoto, C., Palli, R.S. 2022. Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. Entomologia Generalis. https://doi.org/10.1127/entomologia/2022/1659.
Highlights of the Center for Biological Control activities - (Abstract Only)
The Spodoptera frugiperda host strains: What they are and why they matter for understanding and controlling this global agricultural pest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2022. The Spodoptera frugiperda host strains: What they are and why they matter for understanding and controlling this global agricultural pest. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(6):1729-1743. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac050.
Diversity, composition, and freedom to choose drive effects of cultivar blends on an herbivore insect - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doherty, E.M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Dale, A.G. 2022. Diversity, composition, and freedom to choose drive effects of cultivar blends on an herbivore insect. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.123.
Genetic studies of fall armyworm indicate a new introduction into Africa and identify limits to its migratory behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Goergen, G., Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Adkevo, A., Du Pleissis, H., Van Den Berg, J., Tepa-Yotto, G., Winsou, J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Brevault, T. 2022. Genetic studies of fall armyworm indicate a new introduction into Africa and identify limits to its migratory behavior. Scientific Reports. 12, Article No. 1941. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05781-z.
Areawide management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), using selected cover crop plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Fleischer, S.J., Westbrook, J.K., Wright, D.L., Morris, J.B., Brown, J.T., Rowley, A.L. 2022. Areawide management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), using selected cover crop plants. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience (CABI A&B). 3:1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-021-00069-0.
Monitoring Spodoptera frugiperda in Benin: assessing the influence of trap type, pheromone blends, and habitat on pheromone trapping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yepa-Yotto, G.T., Meagher Jr, R.L., Winsou, J.K., Dahoueto, B., Tamo, M., Saethre, M.G., Nagoshi, R.N. 2022. Monitoring Spodoptera frugiperda in Benin: assessing the influence of trap type, pheromone blends, and habitat on pheromone trapping. Florida Entomologist. 105(1):71-78. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.105.0111.
Choice behavior of the generalist pentatomid predator Podisus maculiventris when offered lepidopteran larvae infected with an entomopathogenic fungus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Avery, P.B., George, J., Markle, L.T., Martini, X., Rowley, A.L., Meagher Jr, R.L., Barger, R.E., Duren, E., Dawson, J.S., Cave, R.D. 2022. Choice behavior of the generalist pentatomid predator Podisus maculiventris when offered lepidopteran larvae infected with an entomopathogenic fungus. Biocontrol. 67:201-211. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-021-10124-4.
Transcriptional differences between the two host strains of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Orsucci, M., Mone, Y., Audiot, P., Gimenez, S., Nhim, S., Nait-Saidi, R., Frayssinet, M., Dumont, G., Boudon, J., Vabre, M., Rialle, S., Koual, R., Kergoat, G., Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., D'Alencon, E., Negre, N. 2022. Transcriptional differences between the two host strains of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Peer Community in Evolutionary Biology. 2:1-19. Article e1. https://doi.org/10.24072/pcjournal.77.
The fall armyworm strain associated with most rice, millet, and pasture infestations in the Western Hemisphere is rare or absent in Ghana and Togo - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Adjevi, A.M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Georgen, G. 2021. The fall armyworm strain associated with most rice, millet, and pasture infestations in the Western Hemisphere is rare or absent in Ghana and Togo. PLoS ONE. 16(6):e0253528. https://doi.org/10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0253528.
Fall armyworm scouting, monitoring, and surveillance, with a focus on trapping and pheromones - (Abstract Only)
Global crop impacts, yield losses and action thresholds for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda): A review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overton, K., Maino, J.L., Day, R., Umina, P.A., Bett, B., Carnovale, D., Ekesi, S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Reynolds, O.L. 2021. Global crop impacts, yield losses and action thresholds for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda): A review. Crop Protection Journal. 145.Article 105641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.21.105641.
Whole genome comparisons reveal panmixia among fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) from diverse locations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlum, K., Lamour, K., De Bortoli, C.P., Banerjee, R., Emrich, S.J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Pereira, E., Murua, M.G., Sword, G.A., Tessnow, A.E., Dillon, D.V., Linares Perez, A.M., Akutse, K.S., Schmidt, R.A., Fangneng, H., Jurat-Fuentes, J.L. 2021. Whole genome comparisons reveal panmixia among fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) from diverse locations. BMC Genomics. 22. Article 179. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-021-07492-7.
Trapping spodoptera frugiperda (lepidoptera: noctuidae) moths in different crop habitats in Togo and Ghana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Adkevo, A.U., Fening, O.K., Osae, M., Aboage, E., Meagher Jr., R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2021. Trapping spodoptera frugiperda (lepidoptera: noctuidae) moths in different crop habitats in Togo and Ghana . Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab048.
Fall armyworm in West Africa: Pheromone trapping and maize infestation three years after invasion - (Abstract Only)
Occurrence of arthropod pest species associated with B. carinata and impact of defoliation on yield and oil quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baldwin, J.M., Paula-Moraes, S.V., Mulvaney, M.J., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2020. Occurrence of arthropod pest species associated with B. carinata and impact of defoliation on yield and oil quality. GCB Bioenergy. 13(4):570-581. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12801.
Approaches for assessing the impact of Zea mays (Poaceae) on the behavior of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and its parasitoid Cotesia marginiventris (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Block, A.K.; Mendoza, J.S.; Rowley, A.L.; Stuhl, C.J.; Meagher Jr, R.L. 2021. Approaches for assessing the Impact of Zea mays on the behavior of Spodoptera frugiperda and its parasitoid Cotesia marginiventris. Florida Entomologist. 103:505-513. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.103.00414
Assessment of impacts of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize production in Ghana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koffi, D., Kyerematen, R., Eziah, V.Y., Osei-Mensah, Y., Afreh-Nuamah, K., Aboagye, E., Osae, M., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2020. Assessment of impacts of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize production in Ghana. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 11(1):1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmaa015.
Maize infestation of fall armyworm, (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), within agro-ecological zones of Togo and Ghana in West Africa 3 yr after its invasion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Adenka, D., Osae, M., Tounou, A., Anani, M.A., Fening, K., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2020. Maize infestation of fall armyworm, (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), within agro-ecological zones of Togo and Ghana in West Africa 3 yr after its invasion. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa048.
Critical PO2 as a diagnostic biomarker for the effects of low-oxygen modified and controlled atmospheres on phytosanitary irradiation treatments in the cabbage looper Trichoplusia ni (Hubner) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, C., Condon, C.H., Boardman, L., Meagher Jr, R.L., Jeffers, L.A., Bailey, W.D., Hahn, D.A. 2020. Critical PO2 as a diagnostic biomarker for the effects of low-oxygen modified and controlled atmospheres on phytosanitary irradiation treatments in the cabbage looper Trichoplusia ni (Hubner). Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5768.
Assessing the use of wing morphometrics to identify fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in field collections - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, K.I., Allan, S.A., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2019. Assessing the use of wing morphometrics to identify fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in field collections. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(2):800-807. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz344.
Seasonal movement of fall armyworm - (Abstract Only)
Management strategies for fall armyworm in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Natural enemies of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ghana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koffi, D., Kyerematen, R., Eziah, V.Y., Agboka, K., Adom, M., Goergen, G., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2020. Natural enemies of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ghana. Florida Entomologist. 103(1):85-90. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.103.0414.
Multigenerational migration of fall armyworm, a pest insect - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Westbrook, J., Fleischer, S., Jairam, S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2019. Multigenerational migration of fall armyworm, a pest insect. Ecosphere. 10(11). https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2919.
Comparison of bee composition in sunn hemp and other cover crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Watrous, K., Fleischer, S., Nagoshi, R.N., Brown, J.T., Westbrook, J.K. 2021. Comparison of bee composition in sunn hemp and other cover crops. Florida Entomologist. 103(4):419-424.
Opportunity for biological control and habitat management as strategies to control populations of Spodoptera frugiperda in the Eastern Hemisphere - (Abstract Only)
Genetic comparisons of fall armyworm populations from 11 countries spanning sub-Saharan Africa provide insights into strain composition and migratory behaviors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Goergen, G., Du Plessis, H., Van Den Berg, J., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2019. Genetic comparisons of fall armyworm populations from 11 countries spanning sub-Saharan Africa provide insights into strain composition and migratory behaviors. Nature Scientific Reports. 9(1):8311. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-44744-9.
Genetic characterization of fall armyworm infesting South Africa and India indicate recent introduction from a common source population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Dhanani, I., Asokan, R., Mahadevaswamy, H.M., Kalleshwaraswamy, C.M., Sharanabasappa, Meagher Jr, R.L. 2019. Genetic characterization of fall armyworm infesting South Africa and India indicate recent introduction from a common source population. PLoS One. 14(5):e0217755. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217755.
Turfgrass cultivar diversity provides associational resistance in the absence of pest resistant cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doherty, E.M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Dale, A.G. 2019. Turfgrass cultivar diversity provides associational resistance in the absence of pest resistant cultivars. Environmental Entomology. 48(3):623-632. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz026.
Brassica nigra and Curcuma longa compounds affecting interactions between Spodoptera exigua and its natural enemies Costesig flavipes and Podisus maculiventris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tavares, W., Legaspi, J.C., De Castro, A., Haseeb, M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Kanga, L.H., Zanuncio, J.C. 2019. Turmeric powder and its derivatives of Curcuma longa and black mustard oil of Brassica nigra affecting interactions among Spodoptera exigua and its natural Cotesia flavipes and Podisus maculiventris. Dose Response. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559325819827454.
Documenting potential sunn hemp (Crotallaria juncea L.)(Fabaceae) pollinators in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Watrous, K., Fleischer, S., Nagoshi, R.N., Brown, J.T., Bowers, K.E., Miller, N.W., Hight, S.D., Legaspi, J.C., Westbrook, J.K. 2019. Documenting potential sunn hemp (Crotallaria juncea L.) (Fabaceae) pollinators in Florida. Environmental Entomology. 48(2):343-350. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy190.
Comparison of pheromone trap design and lures for Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Togo and genetic characterisation of moths caught - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Agboka, K., Tounou, A.K., Koffi, D., Agbevohia, K.A., Amouze, T., Adjevi, K., Nagoshi, R.N. 2019. Comparison of pheromone trap design and lures for Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Togo and genetic characterisation of moths caught. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 167(6):507-516. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12795.
Lethal and behavioral effects of synthetic and organic insecticides Spodoptera exigua and its predator Podisus maculiventris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Castro, A.A., Legaspi, J.C., Tavares, W.S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Miller, N.W., Kanga, L., Haseeb, M., Serrao, J.E., Wilckep, C.F., Zanuncio, J.C. 2018. Lethal and behavioral effects of synthetic and organic insecticides Spodoptera exigua and its predator Podisus maculiventris. PLoS One. 13(11):e0206789. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0206789.
Contrasting insect attraction and herbivore-induced plant volatile production in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Block, A.K., Hunter III, C.T., Rering, C.C., Christensen, S.A., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2018. Contrasting insect attraction and herbivore-induced plant volatile production in maize. Planta. doi:10.1007/s00425-018-2886-x.
Trapping fall armyworm in Africa - (Abstract Only)
Analysis of strain distribution, migratory potential, and invasion history of fall armyworm populations in northern Sub-Saharan Africa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Goergen, G., Tounou, K.A., Agboka, K., Koffi, D., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2018. Analysis of strain distribution, migratory potential, and invasion history of fall armyworm populations in northern Sub-Saharan Africa. Scientific Reports. 8:3710. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-2-21954-1.
Intraspecific difference in plant defense induction by fall armyworm strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acevedo, F.E., Peiffer, M., Ray, S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Luthe, D., Felton, G. 2018. Intraspecific difference in plant defense induction by fall armyworm strains. New Phytologist. 218:310-321. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.14981.
Delimiting strategic zones for the development of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on corn in the State of Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcia, A.G., Godoy, W.A., Gruters Thomas, J.M., Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2017. Delimiting strategic zones for the development of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on corn in the State of Florida. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(1):120-126. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox329.
Developing a pheromone monitoring network in Africa for fall armyworm - (Abstract Only)
How senior entomologists can be involved in the annual meeting: organization and the coming together of a large event - (Abstract Only)
Mechanism and DNA-based detection of field-evolved resistance to transgenic Bt corn in fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Banerjee, R., Hasler, J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Hietala, L., Huang, F., Narva, K., Jurat-Fuentes, J.L. 2017. Mechanism and DNA-based detection of field-evolved resistance to transgenic Bt corn in fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Scientific Reports. 7(1):10877. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-09866-y.
Demonstration and quantification of restricted mating between fall armyworm host strains in field collections by SNP comparisons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Fleischer, S., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2017. Demonstration and quantification of restricted mating between fall armyworm host strains in field collections by SNP comparisons. Environmental Entomology. 110(6):2568-2575.
Comparative molecular analyses of invasive fall armyworm in Togo reveal strong similarities to populations from the eastern United States and the Greater Antilles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Tounou, K.A., Banerjee, R., Jurat-Fuentes, J.L., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2017. Comparative molecular analyses of invasive fall armyworm in Togo reveal strong similarities to populations from the eastern United States and the Greater Antilles. PLoS One. 12(7):e0181982. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181982.
Flowering of the cover crop sunn hemp, Crotalaria juncea L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Brown, J.T., Fleischer, S.J., Westbrook, J.K., Chase, C.A. 2017. Flowering of the cover crop sunn hemp, Crotalaria juncea L. HortScience. 52(7):986-990.
Spodoptera species as pests in Florida strawberries - (Abstract Only)
Microsatellite markers reveal a predominant sugarcane aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) clone is found on sorghum in seven states and one territory of the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Ni, X., Wadl, P.A., Wang, X., Wang, H., Huang, F., Flanders, K., Seiter, N., Kerns, D., Meagher Jr, R.L., Xue, Q., Reisig, D., Buntin, D., Cuevas, H.E., Brewer, M., Yang, X. 2017. Microsatellite markers reveal a predominant sugarcane aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) clone is found on sorghum in seven states and one territory of the USA. Crop Science. 57:2064-2072.
Fall armyworm migration across the Lesser Antilles and the potential for genetic exchanges between North and South American populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Fleischer, S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Hay-Roe, M., Khan, A., Murua, M.G., Silvie, P., Westbrook, J.K. 2017. Fall armyworm migration across the Lesser Antilles and the potential for genetic exchanges between North and South American populations. PLoS One. 12(2):e0171743.
Effects of Low-Oxygen Environments on the radiation tolerance of the cabbage looper moth (Lepidoptera: noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Condon, C.H., White, S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Jeffers, L.A., Bailey, W.D., Hahn, D.A. 2017. Effects of Low-Oxygen Environments on the radiation tolerance of the cabbage looper moth (Lepidoptera: noctuidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(1):80-86.
Estimation of resistance allele frequency to maize incorporated Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 protein in field populations of the fall army Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from south region of the United State - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, Y., Qureshi, J.A., Ni, X., Head, G.P., Meagher Jr, R.L., Kerns, D., Levy, R., Yang, X., Huang, F. 2016. Estimation of resistance allele frequency to maize incorporated Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 protein in field populations of the fall army Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from south region of the United States. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 138:66-72.
F2 screen for resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2-maize in field populations of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from the southern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, Y., Qureshi, J.A., Ni, X., Head, G.P., Price, P.A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Kerns, D., Levy, R., Yang, X., Huang, F. 2016. F2 screen for resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2-maize in field populations of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from the southern United States. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 138(2016): 66-72. doi.10.1016/j.jip.2016.06.005.
Low oxygen atmosphere enhances post-irradiation survival of Trichoplusia ni (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez-Martinez, G., Meagher Jr, R.L., Jeffers, L., Bailey, W., Hahn, D. 2016. Low oxygen atmosphere enhances post-irradiation survival of Trichoplusia ni (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Florida Entomologist. 99(2):24-33.
Fungal dimorphism in the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium rileyi: detection of an in vivo quorum-sensing system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boucias, D., Liu, S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Baniszewski, J. 2016. Fungal dimorphism in the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium rileyi: detection of an in vivo quorum-sensing system. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 136:100-108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2016.03.013.
Feeding deterrence and inhibitory effects of bee balm (Monarda didyma) leaves on fall armyworm - (Proceedings)
Rabinowitz, R.H., Rowley, A.L., Brown, J.T., Meagher Jr, R.L., Rathinasabapathi, B. 2016. Feeding deterrence and inhibitory effects of bee balm (Monarda didyma) leaves on fall armyworm. Proceedings Florida State Horticultural Science. 128:162-165.
Distributional patterns of fall armyworm parasitoids in a corn field and pasture field in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hay-Roe, M.M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Newman, Y. 2016. Distributional patterns of fall armyworm parasitoids in a corn field and pasture field in Florida. Biological Control. 96:48-56.
Parasitoids attacking fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in sweet corn habitats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nuessly, G.S., Nagoshi, R.N., Hay-Roe, M.M. 2016. Parasitoids attacking fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in sweet corn habitats. Biological Control. 95:66-72.
Using intron sequence comparisons in the triose-phosphate isomerase gene to study the divergence of the fall armyworm host strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2016. Using intron sequence comparisons in the triose-phosphate isomerase gene to study the divergence of the fall armyworm host strains. Insect Molecular Biology. 25(3):324-337.
Isolation and DNA barcode characterization of a permanent Telenomus (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) population in Florida that targets fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hay-Roe, M.M., Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Lopez, M., Trabanino, R. 2015. Isolation and DNA barcode characterization of a permanent Telenomus (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) population in Florida that targets fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 108(5):729-735.
Isolation and DNA barcode characterization of a permanent Telenomus (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) population in Florida that targets fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hay-Roe, M., Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Arias De Lopez, M., Trabanino, R. 2015. Isolation and DNA barcode characterization of a permanent Telenomus (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) population in Florida that targets fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 108(5): 729-735.
Demonstration using field collections that Argentina fall armyworm populations exhibit strain-specific host plant preferences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mura, M.G., Nagoshi, R.N., Dos Santos, D.A., Hay-Roe, M.M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Vilardi, J.C. 2015. Demonstration using field collections that Argentina fall armyworm populations exhibit strain-specific host plant preference. Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(5):2305-2315.
Modeling seasonal migration of fall armyworm moths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Westbrook, J.K., Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Fleischer, S.J., Jairam, S. 2015. Modeling seasonal migration of fall armyworm moths. International Journal of Biometeorology. 60:255-267.
Sunn hemp as a ground cover to manage fall armyworm populations - (Abstract Only)
Migratory patterns of the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in the western hemisphere - (Abstract Only)
Modeling seasonal migration of fall armyworm moths - (Abstract Only)
Fall armyworm migrations and implications for NJ farmers - (Abstract Only)
Fall armyworm migrations and implications for NJ farmers - (Abstract Only)
Haplotype profile comparisons between Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) populations from Mexico with those from Puerto Rico, South America, and the United States and their implications for migratory behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Rosas-Garcia, N.M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Fleischer, S.J., Westbrook, J.K., Sappington, T.W., Hay-Roe, M., Gruters Thomas, J.M., Murua, G.M. 2015. Haplotype profile comparisons between Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) populations from Mexico with those from Puerto Rico, South America, and the United States and their implications for migratory behavior. Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(1):135-144.
Cry1F resistance in fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda: single gene versus pyramided Bt maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, F., Qureshi, J.A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Reisig, D.D., Head, G.P., Andow, D.A., Ni, X., Kerns, D., Buntin, G.D., Niu, Y., Yang, F., Dangal, V. 2014. Cry1F resistance in fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda: single gene versus pyramided Bt maize. PLoS One. 9(11):e112958. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0112958.
Tropical sod webworm (Lepidoptera: Crambidae): a pest of warm season Turfgrasses - ()
Tofangsazi, N., Cherry, R.H., Meagher Jr, R.L., Arthurs, S.P. 2014. Tropical sod webworm (Lepidoptera: Crambidae): a pest of warm season Turfgrasses. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 5(4):c1-c8. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/IPM14014.
Polistes spp. (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) orientation to wine and vinegar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landolt, P.J., Cha, D.H., Werle, C.T., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Gilbride, R., Clepper, T., Reed, H.C., Teal, P.E., Sampson, B.J. 2014. Polistes spp. (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) orientation to wine and vinegar. Florida Entomologist. 97(4):1620-1630.
Assessing the resolution of haplotype distributions to delineate fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) migratory behaviors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Hay-Roe, M.M. 2014. Assessing the resolution of haplotype distributions to delineate fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) migratory behaviors. Journal of Economic Entomology. 107(4):1462-1470.
Efficacies of four pheromone-baited traps in capturing male Helicoverpa (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) moths in northern Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guerrero, S., Brambila, J., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2014. Efficacies of four pheromone-baited traps in capturing male Helicoverpa (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) moths in northern Florida. Florida Entomologist. 97(4):1671-1678.
Geographic variation in sexual attraction of Spodoptera frugiperda corn- and rice-strain males to pheromone lures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Unbehend, M., Hanniger, S., Vasquez, G.M., Juarez, M.L., Reisig, D., Mcneil, J.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Jenkins, D.A., Heckel, D.G., Groot, A.T. 2014. Geographic variation in sexual attraction of Spodoptera frugiperda corn- and rice-strain males to pheromone lures. PLoS One. 9(2):1-11.
CaptureS and host strains of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) males in traps baited with different commerical pheromone blends - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Armstrong, J.S., Niogret, J., Epsky, N.D., Flanders, K.L. 2013. Capture and host strain of fall armyworm males in traps baited with different pheromone blends. Florida Entomologist. 96(3):729-740.
Attraction of fall armyworm males (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to host strain females - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2013. Attraction of fall armyworm males (Lepidoptera: noctuidae) to host strain females. Environmental Entomology. 42(4):751-757.
Effect of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) strain and diet on oviposition and development in the parasitoid Euplectrus platyhypenae (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hay-Roe, M.M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2013. Effect of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) strain and diet on oviposition and development in the parasitoid Euplectrus platyhypenae (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae). Biocontrol. 66(1):21-26.
Susceptibility of field populations of the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Florida and Puerto Rico to purified Cry1F protein and corn leaf tissue containing single and pyramided Bt genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, Y., Meagher Jr, R.L., Yang, F., Huang, F. 2013. Susceptibility of field populations of the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Florida and Puerto Rico to purified Cry1F protein and corn leaf tissue containing single and pyramided Bt genes. Florida Entomologist. 96(3):701-713.
Pheromonal divergence between two strains of Spodoptera frugiperda - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Unbehend, M., Hanniger, S., Meagher Jr, R.L., Heckel, D.G., Groot, A.T. 2013. Pheromonal divergence between two strains of Spodoptera frugiperda. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 39(3):364-376.
Studies on fall armyworm migration and monitoring - (Abstract Only)
Fall Armyworm in the Southeast - (Abstract Only)
Life table studies of rachiplusia nu (guenée) and chrysodeixis (= pseudoplusia) includens (Walker) (lepidoptera: noctuidae) on artificial diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barrionuevo, M., Murua, M., Goane, L., Meagher Jr, R.L., Navarro, F. 2012. Life table studies of rachiplusia nu (guenée) and chrysodeixis (= pseudoplusia) includens (walker) (lepidoptera: noctuidae) on artificial diet. Florida Entomologist. 95(4):944-951.
Examination of the pest status of corn-infesting Ulidiidae (Diptera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goyal, G., Nuessly, G.S., Seal, D.R., Steck, G.J., Capinera, J.L., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2012. Examination of the pest status of corn-infesting ulidiidae (Diptera). Environmental Entomology. 41(5):1131-1138.
Thermal requirements and development of Herpetogramma phaeopteralis (Lepidoptera:Crambidae:Spilomelinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tofangsazi, N., Buss, E.A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Mascarin, G.M., Arthurs, S.P. 2012. Thermal requirements and development of Herpetogramma phaeopteralis (Lepidoptera:Crambidae:Spilomelinae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(5):1573-1580.
Interaction of acetic acid and phenylacetaldehyde as attractants for trapping pest species of moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landolt, P.J., Toth, M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Szarukan, I. 2013. Interaction of acetic acid and phenylacetaldehyde as attractants for trapping pest species of moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Pest Management Science. 69:245-249.
Inferring the annual migration patterns of fall armyworm(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the United States from mitochondrial haplotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Hay-Roe, M.M. 2012. Inferring the annual migration patterns of fall armyworm(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the United States from mitochondrial haplotypes. Ecology and Evolution. 2(7):1458-1467.
Inferring the annual migration patterns of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the United States from mitochondrial haplotypes. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Hay-Roe, M.M. 2012. Inferring the annual migration patterns of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the U.S. from mitochondrial haplotypes. Ecology and Evolution. 2(7):1458-1467.
Host suitability affects odor association in Cotesia marginiventris: implications in generalist parasitoid host-finding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris, C.M., Ruberson, J.R., Meagher Jr, R.L., Tumlinson, J.H. 2012. Host suitability affects odor association in Cotesia marginiventris: implications in generalist parasitoid host-finding. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38(4):340-347.
Attraction of Plecia nearctica (dipter:bibionidae) to floral lures containing phenylacetaldehyde - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arthurs, S.P., Tofangsazi, N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Cherry, R. 2012. Attraction of Plecia nearctica (dipter:bibionidae) to floral lures containing phenylacetaldehyde. Florida Entomologist. 95(1):199-201.
Differential feeding of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains on meridic and natural diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2012. Differential feeding of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains on a meridic and natural diets. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 105(3):462-470.
Effects of cyanogenic plants on fitness in two host strains of the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hay-Roe, M.M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2011. Effects of cyanogenic plants on fitness in two host strains of the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 37:1314-1322.
Genetic characterization of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in Argentina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Murua, G.M., Hay-Roe, M.M., Juarez, L.M., Willink, E., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2012. Genetic characterization of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in Argentina. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(2):418-428.
Fall Armyworm Pheromone – New Research to Determine Host and Geographic Strain Differences - (Abstract Only)
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) migration pathways in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Oviposition choice of two fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Stuhl, C.J. 2011. Oviposition choice of two fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains. Journal of Insect Behavior. 24:337-347.
Use of DNA barcodes to identify invasive armyworm Spodoptera species in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Brambila, J. 2011. Use of DNA barcodes to identify invasive Spodoptera species in Florida. Journal of Insect Science. 11:154.
Fall armyworm: Management of a genetically complicated migratory pest - (Abstract Only)
Efficacy of four traps in capturing male Helicoverpa moths in north Florida - (Abstract Only)
Efficacy of four traps in capturing male Helicoverpa moths in north Florida - (Abstract Only)
Identification of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) host strains using male-derived spermatophores - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2010. Identification of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) host strains using male-derived spermatophores. Florida Entomologist. 93(2):191-197.
Monitoring two native Spodoptera species using an exotic pheromone lure developed for an exotic species - (Abstract Only)
Host effects on fitness in two strains of the fall armyworm (Noctuidae) and a parasitoid of the family Eulophidae - (Abstract Only)
Binary floral lure attractive to velvetbean caterpillar adults (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Landolt, P.J. 2010. Binary floral lure attractive to velvetbean caterpillar adults (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Florida Entomologist. 93(1):73-79
Puerto Rico fall armyworm has only limited interactions with those from Brazil or Texas, but could have substantial exchanges with Florida populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Jenkins, D.A. 2010. Puerto Rico fall armyworm has only limited interactions with those from Brazil or Texas, but could have substantial exchanges with Florida populations. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(2):360-367.
Binary floral lure attractive to velvetbean caterpillar adults (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Landolt, P.J. 2010. Binary floral lure attractive to velvetbean caterpillar adults (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Florida Entomologist. 93(1):73-79.
Fall armyworm migration patterns. - (Abstract Only)
Development and feeding of fall armyworm, on Miscanthus x giganteus and switchgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prasifka, J.R., Bradshaw, J.D., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Gray, M.E., Steffey, K.L. 2009. Development and feeding of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, on Miscanthus x giganteus and switchgrass. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(6):2154-2159.
Floral attractants for monitoring pest moths - (Abstract Only)
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2009. Floral attractants for monitoring pest moths. Meeting Abstract.
Rearing optimization of two races of the Fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda feeding natural host plants - (Abstract Only)
Hay-Roe, M.M., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2009. Rearing optimization of two races of the Fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda feeding natural host plants. Meeting Abstract.
Texas is the overwintering source of fall armyworm in central Pennsylvainia: implications for migration into the northeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Fleischer, S., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2009. Texas is the overwintering source of fall armyworm in central Pennsylvainia: implications for migration into the northeastern United States. Journal of Economic Entomology. 38(6):1546-1554.
Attractiveness of floral compounds to male and female moths in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2008. Attractiveness of floral compounds to male and female moths in Florida. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Capture of noctuid moths in Florida with floral compounds - (Abstract Only)
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2008. Capture of noctuid moths in Florida with floral compounds. Meeting Abstract.
Review of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) genetic complexity and migration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2008. Review of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) genetic complexity and migration. Florida Entomologist. 91(4):546-554.
Monitoring for exotic Spodoptera species (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Brambila, J., Hung, E. 2008. Monitoring for exotic Spodoptera species (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 91:517-522.
Parasitization of fall armyworm by the eulophid parasitoid Euplectrus platyhypenae - (Abstract Only)
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2008. Parasitization of fall armyworm by the eulophid parasitoid Euplectrus platyhypenae. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Structure and distribution of a strain-biased tandem repeat element in fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) populations in Florida, Texas, and Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Armstrong, J.S., Silvie, P., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2008. Structure and distribution of a strain-biased tandem repeat element in fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) populations in Florida, Texas, and Brazil. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 101:1112-1120.
Attractiveness of binary blends of floral odorant compounds to moths in Florida, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Landolt, P.J. 2008. Attractiveness of binary blends of floral odorant compounds to moths in Florida, USA. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 128(2):323-329.
Using haplotypes to monitor the migration of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Texas and Florida - (Abstract Only)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Flanders, K., Gore, J., Jackson, R.K., Lopez, J., Armstrong, J.S., Buntin, G.D., Sansone, C., Leonard, B.R. 2008. Using haplotypes to monitor the migration of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Texas and Florida. Entomological Society of America Regional Meetings.
Using haplotypes to monitor the migration of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Texas and Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Flanders, K., Gore, J., Jackson, R.E., Lopez, J., Armstrong, J.S., Buntin, G.D., Sansone, C., Leonard, B.R. 2008. Using haplotypes to monitor the migration of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Texas and Florida. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(3):742-749.
Genetic variation in neonate behavior of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stuhl, C.J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2008. Genetic variation in neonate behavior of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae). Florida Entomologist. 91(2):151-158.
Host strain attraction of virgin females to wild fall armyworm males - (Abstract Only)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2007. Host strain attraction of virgin females to wild fall armyworm males. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Parasitoids of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2007. Parasitoids of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Florida. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Using stable isotope analysis to examine the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in a cotton habitat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Gore, J., Jackson, R.E. 2007. Using stable isotope analysis to examine the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in a cotton habitat. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(5):1569-1576.
Sugarcane pests and their management - ()
Meagher Jr, R.L., Gallo, M. Sugarcane pests and their management. Encyclopedia of Entomology. 2nd edition. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Expression of crylFa in bahiagrass enhances resistance to fall armyworm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luciani, G., Altpeter, F., Yactayo-Chang, J., Zhang, H., Gallo, M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Wofford, D. 2007. Expression of crylFa in bahiagrass resistance to fall armyworm. Crop Science. 47:2430-2436.
Mating behavior and female-produced pheromone use in tropical sod webworm (Lepidoptera:Crambidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Epsky, N.D., Cherry, R. 2007. Mating behavior and female-produced pheromone use in tropical sod webworm (Lepidoptera: Crambidae).Florida Entomologist. 90:304-308.
Caterpillar (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) feeding on pasture grasses in central Florida. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Mislevy, P., Nagoshi, R.N. 2007. Caterpillar (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) feeding on pasture grasses in central florida. Florida Entomologist. 90:295-303.
Comparison of haplotype frequencies can differentiate fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Florida and Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Silvie, P., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2007. Comparison of haplotype frequencies can differentiate fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Florida and Brazil. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(3):954-961.
CAPTURE OF NOCTUID AND PYRALID MOTHS USING FEEDING ATTRACTANT LURES - (Abstract Only)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Landolt, P.J. 2006. Capture of noctuid and pyralid moths using feeding attractant lures. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Expression of a synthetic Bacillus thuringiensis endotoxin to enhance resistance against fall armyworm in bahiagrass - (Abstract Only)
Luciani, G., Yactayo-Chang, J., Altpeter, F., Zhang, H., Gallo, M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Wofford, D. 2006. Expression of a synthetic Bacillus thuringiensis endotoxin to enhance resistance against fall armyworm in bahiagrass. Meeting Abstract.
Molecular determinants of lepidopteran flight capacity that respond to larval diet - (Abstract Only)
Fescemyer, H.W., Kasputis, M.S., Macfarland, S.P., Jackson, R.E., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Fleischer, S., Marden, J.H. 2006. Molecular determinants of lepidopteran flight capacity that respond to larval diet. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Identification and comparison of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) host strains in Brazil, Texas, and Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Silvie, P., Meagher Jr, R.L., Lopez, J., Machado, V. 2007. Identification and comparison of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in Brazil, Texas, and Florida. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 100(3):394-402.
Genetic variation within and between strains of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - ()
Lewter, J.A., Szalanski, A.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Owens, C.B. 2006. Genetic variation within and between strains of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Public Database. Accession numbers AY714298-AY714304.
SEARCHING FOR EXOTIC SPODOPTERA SPECIES - (Abstract Only)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Brambila, J., Hung, E. 2006. Searching for exotic spodoptera species. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Attraction of Spodoptera frugiperda(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larve to volatiles from herbivore-damaged maize seedlings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carroll, M.J., Schmelz, E.A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Teal, P.E. 2006. Attraction of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae to volatiles from herbivore-damaged maize seedlings. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32:1911-1924.
LARVAL PREFERENCE OF FALL ARMYWORM TO CORN AND STARGRASS - (Abstract Only)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Stuhl, C.J. 2006. Larval preference of fall armyworm to corn and stargrass. Entomological Society of America Regional Meetings.
GENETIC VARIATION WITHIN AND BETWEEN STRAINS OF THE FALL ARMYWORM, SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA (LEPIDOPTERA:NOCTUIDAE). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewter, J.A., Szalanski, A.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Owens, C.B., Luttrell, R.G. 2006. Genetic variation within and between strains of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Florida Entomologist. 89:63-68.
NEW RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISMS IN THE CYTOCHROME OXIDASE I GENE FACILITATE HOST STRAIN IDENTIFICATION OF FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA:NOCTUIDAE) POPULATIONS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Braman, K., Brandenburg, R.L., Nuessly, G. 2006. New restriction fragment length polymorphisms in the Cytochrome Oxidase I gene facilitate host strain identification of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) populations in the Southeastern United States. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(3):671-677.
EFFECTS OF FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA:NOCTUIDAE) INTERSTRAIN MATING IN WILD POPULATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nuessley, G., Hall, D.G. 2006. Effects of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) interstrain mating in wild populations. Environmental Entomology. 35:561-568.
Trapping Mocis spp. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) adults using different attractants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Mislevy, P. 2005. Trapping Mocis spp. (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) adults using different attractants. Florida Entomologist. 88(4):424-430.
EFFECTS OF FALL ARMYWORM INTERSTRAIN MATING IN WILD POPULATIONS - (Abstract Only)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Nuessley, G., Hall, D.G. 2005. Effects of fall armyworm interstrain mating in wild populations. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
UTILIZING IMMUNOASSAYS TO DETERMINE SYSTEMIC TOMATO SPOTTED WILT VIRUS INFECTION FOR ELUCIDATING FIELD RESISTANCE IN PEANUT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murakami, M., Gallo-Meagher, M., Gorbet, D.W., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2006. Utilizing immunoassays to determine systemic tomato spotted wilt virus infection for elucidating field resistance in peanut. Crop Protection Journal. 25:235-243.
MONITORING POPULATIONS OF ADULT FALL ARMYWORM, SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA SMITH (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE), IN FLORIDA SUGARCANE USING PHEROMONE TRAPS, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GENETIC STRAINS OF THE PEST - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hall, D.G., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Irey, M. 2005. Monitoring populations of adult fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in Florida sugarcane using pheromone traps, with special reference to genetic strains of the pest. International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Proceedings. 25:784-786.
NIBBLING AND NOTCHING CATERPILLARS IN FLORIDA TURFGRASS - ()
Buss, E.A., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2005. Nibbling and notching caterpillars in Florida turfgrass. Florida Pest Pro. p. 14-17.
BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS CRY1AC RESISTANCE MONITORING PROGRAM FOR TOBACCO BUDWORM AND BOLLWORM IN 2004 - (Proceedings)
Blanco, C.A., Mullen, R.M., Abel, C.A., Bradley, J.R., Ellsworth, P., Greene, J.K., Herbert, A., Leonard, R., Lopez, J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Moar, W., Parajulee, M., Ruberson, J., Sprenkel, R. 2005. Bacillus thuringiensis cry1ac resistance monitoring program for tobacco budworm and bollworm in 2004. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1210-1218
MONITORING ADULT FALL ARMYWORM POPULATIONS IN FLORIDA SUGARCANE USING PHEROMONE TRAPS, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GENETIC STRAINS OF THE PEST - (Proceedings)
Hall, D.G., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Irey, M. 2005. Monitoring adult fall armyworm populations in florida sugarcane using pheromone traps, with special reference to genetic strains of the pest. International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Proceedings.
Larval development of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on different cover crop plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Stuhl, C.J., Mitchell, E.R. 2004. Larval development of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on different cover crop plants. Florida Entomologist. 87(4):454-460.
Behavior and distribution of the two fall armyworm host strains in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2004. Behavior and distribution of the two fall armyworm host strains in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 87(4):440-449.
Parasitized and non-parasitized prey selectivity of insectivorous bird - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, G.A., Sieving, K.E., Avery, M.L., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2005. Parasitized and non-parasitized prey selectivity of insectivorous bird. Crop Protection Journal. 24(2):185-189.
MONITORING ADULT FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) POPULATIONS IN FLORIDA SUGARCANE USING PHEROMONE TRAPS - (Abstract Only)
Hall, D.G., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Irey, M. 2004. Monitoring adult fall armyworm (lepidoptera: noctuidae) populations in florida sugarcane using pheromone traps. American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
Seasonal distribution of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in agricultural and turf grass habitats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2004. Seasonal distribution of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in agricultural and turf grass habitats. Environmental Entomology. 33(4):881-889.
Augmentation of parasitoids for biological control of citrus blackfly in southern Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., French, J.V. 2004. Augmentation of parasitoids for biological control of citrus blackfly in southern Texas. Florida Entomologist. 87(2):186-193.
Population dynamics and occurrence of Spodoptera frugiperda host strains in southern Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2004. Population dynamics and occurrence of Spodoptera frugiperda host strains in southern Florida. Ecological Entomology. 29(5):614-620..
Fall armyworm FR sequences map to sex chromosomes and their distribution in the wild indicate limitations in interstrain mating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2003. Fall armyworm FR sequences map to sex chromosomes and their distribution in the wild indicate limitations in interstrain mating. Insect Molecular Biology. 12(5):453-458.
CITRUS PESTS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT - ()
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2004. Citrus pests and their management. In: Capinera, J.L., editor. Encyclopedia of Entomology, Vol. 1. Dordrecht, Netherlands:Kluwer Academic Publishers. p. 515-538.
Identifying host strains of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)in Florida using mitochondrial markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Gallo-Meagher, M. 2003. Identifying host strains of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)in Florida using mitochondrial markers. Florida Entomologist. 86(4):450-455.
FR tandem-repeat sequence in fall armywork (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2003. FR tandem-repeat sequence in fall armywork (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 96(3):329-335.
Within-field distribution of three homopttteran species in Texas sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Legaspi, J.C. 2003. Within-field distribution of three homopttteran species in Texas sugarcane. Southwestern Entomologist. 28(1):1-10.
Trapping noctuid moths with synthetic floral volatile lures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2002. Trapping noctuid moths with synthetic floral volatile lures. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 103(3):219-226.
TRAPPING NOCTUID MOTHS WITH SYNTHETIC FLORAL VOLATILE LURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Collection of soybean loopers and other noctuids in phenylacetaldehyde-baited traps - ()
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2001. Collection of soybean loopers and other noctuids in phenylacetaldehyde-baited traps. Florida Entomologist. 84(1):154-155.
Collection of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) adults and nontarget Hymenoptera in different colored Unitraps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2001. Collection of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) adults and nontarget Hymenoptera in different colored Unitraps. Florida Entomologist. 84(1):77-82.
Trapping fall armyworm adults in traps baited with pheromone and a synthetic floral volatile compound - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2001. Trapping fall armyworm adults in traps baited with pheromone and a synthetic floral volatile compound. Florida Entomologist. 84(2):288-292.
Collection of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in selected pheromone lures and trap designs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Mitchell, E.R. 2001. Collection of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in selected pheromone lures and trap designs. Journal of Entomological Science. 36(2):135-142.
Nontarget Hymenoptera collected in pheromone-and synthetic floral volatile-baited traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Mitchell, E.R. 1999. Nontarget Hymenoptera collected in pheromone-and synthetic floral volatile-baited traps. Environmental Entomology. 28(3):367-371.
Stalkborer damage on yield and quality of sugarcane in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Legaspi, J.C., Legaspi, B.C., Irvine, J.E., Johnson, J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Rozeff, N. 1999. EFFECTS OF STALKBORER DAMAGE ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF SUGARCANE IN THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY OF TEXAS. Journal of Economic Entomology. 92(1):228-234.
Larra bicolor (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae: Larrinae) collected in pheromone- and phenylacetaldehyde-baited traps - ()
Meagher Jr, R.L., Frank, J.H. 1998. LARRA BICOLOR (HYMENOPTERA: SPHECIDAE: LARRINAE) COLLECTED IN PHEROMONE- AND PHENYLACETALDEHYDE-BAITED TRAPS. Florida Entomologist. 81(4):555-556.
Phenylacetaldehyde enhances upwind flight of male fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and its sex pheromone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Mitchell, E.R. 1998. Phenylacetaldehyde enhances upwind flight of male fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and its sex pheromone. Florida Entomologist. 81(4):556-559.
Sugarcane Stemborers and their parasites in southern Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Smith, J.W., Browning, H.W., Saldana, R.R. 1998. Sugarcane Stemborers and their parasites in southern Texas. Environmental Entomology. 27(3):759-766.
Predation of Indianmeal moth larvae by Lyctocoris campestris(F.) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) in different stored commodities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Locke, L.A. 1997. Predation of Indianmeal moth larvae by Lyctocoris campestris(F.) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) in different stored commodities. Journal of Entomological Science. 32(3):271-280.
Development and evaluation of sequential sampling plans for Cryptolestes ferrungineus (Stephens) (Coleoptera: Cucujidae) infesting farm-stored wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Subramanyam, B., Hagstrum, D.W., Meagher Jr, R.L., Burkness, E.C., Hutchison, W.D., Naranjo, S.E. 1997. Development and evaluation of sequential sampling plans for Cryptolestes ferrungineus (Stephens) (Coleoptera: Cucujidae) infesting farm-stored wheat. Journal of Stored Products Research. 33(4):321-329.
Evaluation of Serangium parcesetosum (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a biological control agent of the silverleaf whitefly - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Legaspi, J.C., Legaspi, B.C., Meagher Jr, R.L., Ciomperlik, M.A. 1996. Evaluation of Serangium parcesetosum (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a biological control agent of the silverleaf whitefly. Environmental Entomology. 25(6):1421-1427.
Preference of Gossypium genotypes to Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Smith, W.C., Smith, W.J. 1997. Preference of Gossypium genotypes to Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 90(4):1046-1052.