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Tamera M Lewis
Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research
Biological Science Technician

Phone: (509) 454-6577
Fax: (509) 454-5646

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Identification of three new ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ haplotypes in four psyllid species (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Swisher Grimm, K.D., Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M., Garczynski, S., Jensen, A., Charlton, B. 2022. Identification of three new ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ haplotypes in four psyllid species (Hemiptera: Psylloidea). Scientific Reports. 12. Article 20618. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-24032-9.
Building a better Psylloidea (Hemiptera) trap? A field-look at a prototype trap constructed using three-dimensional printer technology Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Miliczky, E., Lewis, T.M., Wohleb, C., Dickens, A., Halbert, S., Ramadugu, C., Jensen, A. 2018. Building a better Psylloidea (Hemiptera) trap? A field-look at a prototype trap constructed using three-dimensional printer technology. The Canadian Entomologist. 151(1):115-129. https://doi.org/10.4039/tce.2018.59.
New North American records for the Old World psyllid Heterotrioza chenopodii (Reuter) with biological observations (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Triozidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Miliczky, E., Lewis, T.M., Cooper, W.R., Waters, T., Wohleb, C., Zack, R., Johnson, D., Jensen, A. 2018. New North American records for the Old World psyllid Heterotrioza chenopodii (Reuter) with biological observations (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Triozidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 120(1):134-152.
New geographic records for the Nearctic psyllid Bactericera maculipennis (Crawford) with biological notes and descriptions of the egg and fifth-instar nymph (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Triozidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Miliczky, E., Lewis, T.M., Cooper, W.R., Munyaneza, J.E., Mustafa, T., Thinakaran, J., Waters, T., Wohleb, C., Jensen, A. 2017. New geographic records for the Nearctic psyllid Bactericera maculipennis (Crawford) with biological notes and descriptions of the egg and fifth-instar nymph (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Triozidae). Entomological Society of America Proceedings. 119(2):191-214.
Morphological and genetic reappraisal of the Orius fauna of the western United States (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M., Garczynski, S.F., Thomsen Archer, K.L., Unruh, T.R. 2016. Morphological and genetic reappraisal of the Orius fauna of the western United States (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. doi: 10.1093/aesa/sav155.
First nearctic records for Orius (Dimorphella) sibiricus Wagner (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae), a Eurasian steppe inhabitant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, T.M., Horton, D.R., Lattin, J.D. 2015. First nearctic records for Orius (Dimorphella) sibiricus Wagner (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae), a Eurasian steppe inhabitant. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 117(3):389-399.
Interceptions of Anthocoridae, Lasiochilidae, and Lyctocoridae at the Miami Plant Inspection Station (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M., Dobbs, T.T. 2013. Interceptions of Anthocoridae, Lasiochilidae, and Lyctocoridae at the Miami Plant Inspection Station (Hemiptera: Heteroptera). Florida Entomologist. 96(2):482-497. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1653/024.096.0214.
A new species of Anthocoris (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) from western North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, T.M., Horton, D.R. 2012. A new species of Anthocoris (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) from western North America. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 114(4):476-491. doi:10.4289/0013-8797.114.4.476.
Variation in male and female genitalia among ten species of North American Anthocoris (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M. 2011. Variation in male and female genitalia among ten species of North American Anthocoris (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 104(6):1260-1278; DOI:http://DX.DOI.ORG/10.1603/AN11087.
Orius diespeter Herring in North America: Color Variation and Updated Distribution (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, T.M., Horton, D.R. 2010. Orius diespeter Herring in North America: Color Variation and Updated Distribution (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 112(4):541-554.
Identity of two sympatric species of Orius (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shapiro, J.P., Shirk, P.D., Kelley, K., Lewis, T.M., Horton, D.R. 2010. Identity of two sympatric species of Orius (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae). Journal of Insect Science. 10:189.
Orius (Heterorius) vicinus (Ribaut)(Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) in western North America, a Correction of the Past - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, T.M., Lattin, J.D. 2010. Orius (Heterorius) vicinus (Ribaut)(Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) in western North America, a Correction of the Past. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 112(1), pp 69-80.
OVARIAN DEVELOPMENT AND LIPID RESERVES ARE AFFECTED BY MATING DELAYS IN THREE SPECIES OF ANTHOCORIS (HETEROPTERA: ANTHOCORIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M., Neven, L.G. 2005. Ovarian development and lipid reserves are affected by mating delays in three species of anthocoris (heteroptera: anthocoridae). The Canadian Entomologist. 137(3):328-336.
NEW STATE AND UNITED STATES RECORDS FOR ANTHOCORIDAE (HEMIPTERA: HETEROPTERA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, T.M., Horton, D.R., Broers, D.A. 2005. New state and United States records for Anthocoridae (Hemiptera:Heteroptera). Pan Pacific Entomology. 81:59-67.
ECOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHIC RANGE EXPANSION OF THE INTRODUCED PREDATOR ANTHOCORIS NEMORALIS (HETEROPTERA:ANTHOCORIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M., Broers, D.A. 2004. Ecological and geographic range expansion of the introduced predator Anthocoris nemoralis (Heteroptera:Anthocoridae). American Entomologist. 50:18-30.
NUMBERS AND TYPES OF ARTHROPODS OVERWINTERING ON COMMON MULLEIN, VERBASCUM THAPUS L. (SCROPHULARIACEAE), IN A CENTRAL WASHINGTON FRUIT-GROWING REGION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M. 2003. Numbers and types of arthropods overwintering on common mullein, Verbascum thapus L (Scrophulariaceae), in a central Washington fruit-growing region. Journal of Entomological Society of British Columbia. 100:79-87.
ANTHOCORIS TRISTIS VAN DUZEE, 1921, A SYNONYM OF ANTHOCORIS WHITEI REUTER, 1884 (HEMIPTERA: HERTEROPTERA: ANTHOCORIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, T.M., Horton, D.R., Lattin, J.D. 2004. Anthocoris tristis Van Duzee, 1921, a synonym of Anthocoris whitei, Reuter, 1884 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae). Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 79:155.
DIVERSITY AND PHENOLOGY OF PREDATORY ARTHROPODS OVERWINTERING IN CARDBOARD BANDS PLACED IN PEAR AND APPLE ORCHARDS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Broers, D.A., Hinojosa, T.L., Lewis, T.M., Miliczky, E.R., Lewis, R.R. 2002. Diversity and phenology of predatory arthropods overwintering in cardboard bands placed in pear and apple orchards of central Washington. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 95:469-480.
COPULATION DURATION IN THREE SPECIES OF ANTHOCORIS (HETEROPTERA: ANTHOCORIDAE) AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES AND EFFECTS ON INSEMINATION AND OVARIAN DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M., Hinojosa, T.L. 2002. Copulation duration in three species of Anthocoris (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) at different temperatures and effects on insemination and ovarian development. Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 73:43-55.
BUCHANANIELLA CONTINUA (WHITE) FROM CALIFORNIA, AN ANTHOCORIDAE NEW TO THE UNITED STATES WITH NEW SYNONYMY (HEMIPTERA: HETEROPTERA) - (Proceedings)
Lattin, J.D., Lewis, T.M., Horton, D.R. 2001. Buchananiella continua (white) from California, an anthocoridae new to the United States with new synonymy (Hemiptera: Heteroptera). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 103:558-560.
SEASONAL DISTRIBUTION OF ANTHOCORIS SPP. AND DERAEOCORIS BREVIS (UHLER) IN SOME ORCHARD AND NON-ORCHARD HABITATS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON (HETEROPTERA: ANTHOCORIDAE, MIRIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M. 2000. Seasonal distribution of Anthocoris spp. and Deraeocoris brevis (Uhler) in some orchard and non-orchard habitats of central Washington (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae, Miridae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 93:476-485.
COPULATION DURATION AND PROBABILITY OF INSEMINATION IN ANTHOCORIS WHITEI REUTER (HETEROPTERA: ANTHOCORIDAE) AS A FUNCTION OF MALE BODY SIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M., Hinojosa, T.L. 2001. Copulation duration and probability of insemination in Anthocoris whitei Reuter (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) as a function of male body size. The Canadian Entomologist. 133:109-117.
MATING PREFERENCE, MATING PROPENSITY, AND REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN ANTHOCORIS NEMORALIS (FABRICIUS) (HETEROPTERA: ANTHOCORIDAE): A COMPARISON OF CALIFORNIA AND UNITED KINGDOM POPULATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Horton, D.R., Hinojosa, T.L., Lewis, T.M. 2000. Mating preference, mating propensity, and reproductive traits in Anthocoris nemoralis (Fabricius) (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae): a comparison of California and United Kingdom populations. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 93:663-672.