Research Project: Biological Control of Invasive Wood-Boring Insect Pests such as Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorned Beetle

Location: Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Introduced plants induce outbreaks of a native pest and facilitate invasion in the plants' native range: Evidence from the emerald ash borer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dang, Y., Wei, K., Wang, X., Duan, J.J., Jennings, D., Poland, T.M. 2021. Introduced plants induce outbreaks of a native pest and facilitate invasion in the plants' native range: Evidence from the emerald ash borer. Journal of Ecology. 2021: 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2745.13822.

Interspecific competition between idiobiont larval parasitoids of emerald ash borer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ragozzino, M., Duan, J.J., Salom, S. 2021. Interspecific competition between idiobiont larval parasitoids of emerald ash borer. Journal of Insect Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10905-021-09781-1.

Effects of Low Temperature Exposure on Diapause, Development, and Reproductive Fitness of the Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): Implications for Voltinism and Laboratory Rearing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Schmude, J.M., Larson, K.M. 2020. Effects of low temperature exposure on diapause, development, and reproductive fitness of the Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): Implications for voltinism and laboratory Rearing. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa252.

Performances of six eupelmid egg parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from China on Japanese giant silkworm Caligula japonica (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) with different host-age regimes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Qu, X., Li, T., Iqbal, A., Wang, X., Ren, Z., Desneux, N., Zang, L. 2020. Performances of six eupelmid egg parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from China on Japanese giant silkworm Caligula japonica (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) with different host-age regimes. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-020-01271-1.

Protective neighboring effect from ash trees treated with systemic insecticide against emerald ash borer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Andrade, R.B., Abell, K., Duan, J.J., Shrewsbury, P., Gruner, D.S. 2020. Protective neighboring effect from ash trees treated with systemic insecticide against emerald ash borer. Pest Management Science. 2020 (8) (online): 1 -8. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6041.

Host preference of three Asian larval parasitoids to closely related Drosophila species: implications for biological control of Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biondi, A., Wang, X., Daane, K.M. 2020. Host preference of three Asian larval parasitoids to closely related Drosophila species: implications for biological control of Drosophila suzukii. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-020-01272-0.

Exploring the potential for novel associations of generalist parasitoids for biological control of invasive woodboring beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Wang, X., Kenis, M., Cao, L., Duan, J.J., Gould, J., Hoelmer, K.A. 2020. Exploring the potential for novel associations of generalist parasitoids for biological control of invasive woodboring beetles. Biocontrol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-020-10039-6.

Assessment of Asobara japonica as a potential biological control agent for the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Biondi, A., Nance, A.H., Zappalà, L., Hoelmer, K.A., Daane, K.M. 2020. Assessment of Asobara japonica as a potential biological control agent for the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. Entomologia Generalis. https://doi.org/10.1127/entomologia/2020/1100.

Optimizing Parasitoid and Host Densities for Efficient Rearing of Ontsira mellipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Asian Longhorned Beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Aparicio, E.M., Duan, J.J., Gould, J.R., Hoelmer, K.A. 2020. Optimizing parasitoid and host densities for efficient rearing of Ontsira mellipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Asian longhorned beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa086.

Reproductive Traits of Ontsira mellipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a North American Parasitoid, as a Novel Biological Control Agent for Exotic Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Aparicio, E.M. 2020. Reproductive traits of Ontsira mellipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a North American parasitoid, as a novel biological control agent for exotic Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa160.

Effects of parental diapause status and release time on field reproductive biology of the introduced egg parasitoid, Oobius agrili (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) in the Mid-Atlantic - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
George, D., Duan, J.J., Tallamy, D., Slager, B.H. 2020. Effects of parental diapause status and release time on field reproductive biology of the introduced egg parasitoid, Oobius agrili (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) in the Mid-Atlantic. Biological Control. 149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104342.

Induction of cold hardiness in Spathius galinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a larval parasitoid introduced for biocontrol of emerald ash borer in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chandler, J., Elkinton, J.S., Duan, J.J. 2020. Induction of cold hardiness in Spathius galinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a larval parasitoid introduced for biocontrol of emerald ash borer in North America. Biological Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104343.

Classical Insect Biocontrol in North America, 1985 to 2018: A Pest Control Strategy that is Dying Out - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Driesche, R., Winston, R.L., Duan, J.J. 2020. Classical Insect Biocontrol in North America, 1985 to 2018: A Pest Control Strategy that is Dying Out. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources. 15: 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1079/PAVSNNR202015037.

Orally delivered dsRNA induces knockdown of target genes and mortality in the Asian Long-horned Beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhandapani, R.K., Duan, J.J., Palli, S.R. 2020. Orally delivered dsRNA induces knockdown of target genes and mortality in the Asian Long-horned Beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 2020;e21679. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21679.

Discovery of parasitoids of Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) and their seasonal abundance in China using sentinel host eggs and larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, F., Wang, X., Cao, L., Yang, Z., Gould, J.R., Duan, J.J. 2020. Discovery of parasitoids of Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) and their seasonal abundance in China using sentinel host eggs and larvae. Journal of Economic Entomology. 2020: 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa068.

Effects of extreme low winter temperatures on the overwintering survival of the introduced larval parasitoids Spathius galinae and Tetrastichus planipennisi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Bauer, L.S., Van Driesche, R., Schmude, J.M., Petrice, T., Chandler, J.L., Elkinton, J. 2020. Effects of extreme low winter temperatures on the overwintering survival of the introduced larval parasitoids Spathius galinae and Tetrastichus planipennisi. Journal of Economic Entomology. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa048.

RNAi for management of Asian long-horned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis: identification of target genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhandapani, R.K., Gurusamy, D., Duan, J.J., Palli, S.R. 2020. RNAi for management of Asian long-horned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis: identification of target genes. Journal of Pest Science. 93:823–832. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-020-01197-8.

Differences in early season emergence and reproductive activity between Spathius agrili (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and Spathius galinae, larval parasitoids of the invasive emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ragozzino, M., Meyer, R., Duan, J.J., Salom, S. 2020. Differences in early season emergence and reproductive activity between Spathius agrili (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and Spathius galinae, larval parasitoids of the invasive emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Environmental Entomology. 49:334-341. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz168.

Cerambycid communities and their associated hymenopteran parasitoids from major hardwood trees in Delaware, USA: implications for biocontrol of invasive longhorned beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Golec, J.R., Aparicio, E.M., Wang, X., Duan, J.J., Fuester, R.W., Tatman, D.M., Kula, R.R. 2020. Cerambycid communities and their associated hymenopteran parasitoids from major hardwood trees in Delaware, USA: implications for biocontrol of invasive longhorned beetles. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz169.

Functional responses of three candidate Asian larval parasitoids evaluated for classical biological control of Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Biondi, A., Daane, K.M. 2019. Functional responses of three candidate Asian larval parasitoids evaluated for classical biological control of Drosophila suzukii. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz265.

Assessing the host range of the North American parasitoid Ontsira mellipes: potential for biological control of Asian longhorned beetle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Aparicio, E.M., Murphy, T.C., Duan, J.J., Elkinton, J.S., Gould, J.R. 2019. Assessing the host range of the North American parasitoid Ontsira mellipes: potential for biological control of Asian longhorned beetle. Biological Control. 137: 104028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2019.104028.

Temporal dynamics of host use by Drosophila suzukii in California’s San Joaquin Valley: Implications for area-wide pest management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Gülay, K., Kent, D.M. 2019. Temporal dynamics of host use by Drosophila suzukii in California’s San Joaquin Valley: Implications for area-wide pest management. Insects. 10: 2016. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10070206.

Establishment and early impact of Spathius galinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in the Northeastern U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Van Driesche, R.G., Crandall, R.S., Schmude, J.M., Rutledge, C.E., Slager, B.H., Gould, J.R., Elkinton, J.S. 2019. Establishment and early impact of Spathius galinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in the Northeastern U.S. Journal of Economic Entomology. 112: 2121-2130. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz159.

Effects of chilling on diapause development and reproductive fitness of two congeneric species of encyrtid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) attacking the invasive emerald ash borer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Larson, K. 2019. Effects of chilling on diapause development and reproductive fitness of two congeneric species of encyrtid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) attacking the invasive emerald ash borer. Biological Control. 134: 163-169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2019.04.010.

Effects of photoperiod and light intensity on wing dimorphism and development in the parasitoid Sclerodermus pupariae (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shuai, H., Xiao-Yi, W., Zhong-Qi, Y., Duan, J.J. 2019. Effects of photoperiod and light intensity on wing dimorphism and development in the parasitoid Sclerodermus pupariae (Hymenoptera:Bethylidae). Biological Control. 133: 117–122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2019.03.003.

Determining optimal parasitoid release timing for the biological control of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abell, K.J., Duan, J.J., Shrewsbury, P.M. 2019. Determining optimal parasitoid release timing for the biological control of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Florida Entomologist. 102(4):691-694. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.102.0403.

Laboratory adaptation of a native North American parasitoid to a novel, invasive insect pest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Golec, J., Duan, J.J., Rim, K.A., Aparicio, E.M., Hough-Goldstein, J. 2019. Laboratory adaptation of a native North American parasitoid to a novel, invasive insect pest. Ecology and Evolution. 92:1179–1186. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-019-01101-z.

Influence of density on interspecific competition between Spathius galinae and Tetrastichus planipennisi, larval parasitoids of the invasive emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jennings, D.E., Xiao-Yi, W., Duan, J.J. 0219. Influence of density on interspecific competition between Spathius galinae and Tetrastichus planipennisi, larval parasitoids of the invasive emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis). Environmental Entomology. 48(2), 2019, 404–409. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz008.

Field parasitism and host specificity of Oobius primorskyensis (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), an egg parasitoid of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in the Russian Far East - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Schmude, J.M., Larson, K.M., Fuester, R.W., Gould, J.R., Ulyshen, M. 2018. Field parasitism and host specificity of Oobius primorskyensis (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), an egg parasitoid of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in the Russian Far East. Biological Control. 130: 44-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.12.005.

Potential competitive outcomes among three solitary larval endoparasitoids as candidate agents for classical biological control of Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Hogg, B.N., Hougardy, E., Nance, A., Daane, K.M. 2018. Potential competitive outcomes among three solitary larval endoparasitoids as candidate agents for classical biological control of Drosophila suzukii. Biological Control. 130:18-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.12.003.

Comparing recovery methods for the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis, Coleoptera: Buprestidae) egg parasitoid Oobius agrili (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) in Maryland, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jennings, D.E., Duan, J.J., Shrewsbury, P.M. 2018. Comparing recovery methods for the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis, Coleoptera: Buprestidae) egg parasitoid Oobius agrili (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) in Maryland, USA. Forests. 659(9): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.3390/f9100659.

Host utilization and fitness of the larval parasitoid Tetrastichus planipennisi are influenced by emerald ash borer’s food plants: implications for biological control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoban, J., Duan, J.J., Shrewsbury, P.M. 2018. Host utilization and fitness of the larval parasitoid Tetrastichus planipennisi are influenced by emerald ash borer’s food plants: implications for biological control. Biological Control. 127: 85 – 93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.09.001.

Collecting Non-target Wood-boring Insects for Host-Specificity Testing of Natural Enemies of Cerambycids: a Case Study with Dastarcus helophoroides (Coleoptera: Bothrideridae), a Parasitoid of the Asian Longhorned Bettle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gould, J.R., Aflague, B., Murphy, T.C., Mccartin, L., Elkinton, J.S., Duan, J.J., Rim, K.A. 2018. Collecting Non-target Wood-boring Insects for Host-Specificity Testing of Natural Enemies of Cerambycids: a Case Study with Dastarcus helophoroides (Coleoptera: Bothrideridae), a Parasitoid of the Asian Longhorned Bettle. Environmental Entomology. 47: 1440–1450. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy121.

Host utilization, reproductive biology and development of the larval parasitoid Tetrastichus planipennisi as influenced by temperature: implications for biological control of the emerald ash borer in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Schmude, J.M., Watt, T., Wang, X., Bauer, L.S. 2018. Host utilization, reproductive biology and development of the larval parasitoid Tetrastichus planipennisi as influenced by temperature: implications for biological control of the emerald ash borer in North America. Biological Control. 125:50–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.06.009.

Potential impacts of emerald ash borer biocontrol on ash health and recovery in southern Michigan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kashian, D.M., Bauer, L.S., Spei, B.A., Duan, J.J., Gould, J.R. 2018. Potential impacts of emerald ash borer biocontrol on ash health and recovery in southern Michigan. Forests. 9(6):296. https://doi.org/10.3390/f9060296.

Mortality factors of Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) infesting Salix and Populus in central, northwest, and northeast China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Golec, J.R., Fei, L., Cao, L., Wang, X., Duan, J.J. 2018. Mortality factors of Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) infesting Salix and Populus in central, northwest, and northeast China. Biological Control. 126: 198-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.05.015.

Host selection and potential non-target risk of Dastarcus helophoroides, a larval parasitoid of the Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rim, K., Golec, J., Duan, J.J. 2018. Host selection and potential non-target risk of Dastarcus helophoroides, a larval parasitoid of the Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis. Biological Control. 123:120-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.05.012.

Identification of highly effective target genes for RNAi-mediated control of emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodrigues, T.B., Duan, J.J., Rieske, L.K., Palli, S.R. 2018. Identification of highly effective target genes for RNAi-mediated control of emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis. Scientific Reports. 8:5020. http://doi.org/10.1038/S41598-018-23216-6.

Two new species of Oobius Trjapitzin (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) and their phylogenetic relationship with other congeners from Northeastern Asia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yao, Y., Duan, J.J., Mottern, J.L., Wang, X., Yang, Z., Bauer, L.S. 2018. Two new species of Oobius Trjapitzin (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) and their phylogenetic relationship with other congeners from Northeastern Asia. The Canadian Entomologist. 150:303-316. https://doi.org/10.4039/tce.2018.17.

The role of biocontrol of Emerald Ash Borer in protecting ash regeneration after invasion - (Book / Chapter)
Duan, J.J., Van Driesche, R.G., Bauer, L.S., Reardon, R., Gould, J., Elkinton, J.S. 2017. The role of biocontrol of Emerald Ash Borer in protecting ash regeneration after invasion. FHAAST-2017-02. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Health Assessment and Applied Sciences Team. 10 p. [brochure]. Available: https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/pubs/55562

Impacts of North American native and introduced natural enemies on population dynamics of the invasive emerald ash borer - (Proceedings)
Duan, J.J., Bauer, L.S., Van Driesche, R.G. 2017. Impacts of North American native and introduced natural enemies on population dynamics of the invasive emerald ash borer. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Biological Control of Arthropods. 80-81. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781786394118.0080.

Climate variation alters the synchrony of host–parasitoid interactions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wetherington, M.T., Jennings, D.E., Shrewsbury, P.M., Duan, J.J. 2017. Climate variation alters the synchrony of host–parasitoid interactions. Ecology and Evolution. 7(20):8578-8587. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.3384.

RNA interference in the Asian Longhorned Beetle:Identification of Key RNAi Genes and Reference Genes for RT-qPCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodrigues, T.B., Dhandapani Ramesh, K., Duan, J.J., Palli, S.R. 2017. RNA interference in the Asian Longhorned Beetle:Identification of Key RNAi Genes and Reference Genes for RT-qPCR. Scientific Reports. 7: 8913.

Development of RNAi method for screening candidate genes to control emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodrigues, T.B., Rieske, L.K., Duan, J.J., Palli, S.R. 2017. Development of RNAi method for screening candidate genes to control emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis. Scientific Reports. 7: 7379.

Influence of temperature on the reproductive and developmental biology of Ontsira mellipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae): Implications for biological control of the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Golec, J.R., Duan, J.J., Hough-Goldstein, J. 2017. Influence of temperature on the reproductive and developmental biology of Ontsira mellipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae): Implications for biological control of the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Environmental Entomology. 46(4):978-987. doi:10.1093/ee/nvx100.

Can ash communities and their dependent species be partially protected through biological control of emerald ash borer - (Book / Chapter)
Duan, J.J. 2017. Can ash communities and their dependent species be partially protected through biological control of emerald ash borer? In Van Driexche, Roy G. and Reardon, Richard C. Suppressing Over-Abundant Invasive Plants and Insects in Natural Areas by Use of Their Specialized Natural Enemies. United States Department of Agriculture. pp. 41-47.

Emerald ash borer biocontrol in ash saplings: the potential for early stage recovery of North American ash - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Bauer, L.S., Van Driesche, R.G. 2017. Emerald ash borer biocontrol in ash saplings: the potential for early stage recovery of North American ash. Forest Ecology and Management. 394:64–72.

Biology and natural enemies of Agrilus fleischeri (Coleoptera:Buprestidae), a newly emerging destructive buprestid pest in Northeast China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, K., Wang, Y., Yang, Z., Wei, K., Duan, J.J. 2016. Biology and natural enemies of Agrilus fleischeri (Coleoptera:Buprestidae), a newly emerging destructive buprestid pest in Northeast China. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 20:47–52.

Biology and life history of Atanycolus cappaerti (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a north american larval parasitoid attacking the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Schmude, J.M. 2016. Biology and life history of Atanycolus cappaerti (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a north american larval parasitoid attacking the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Florida Entomologist. 99(4):722-728.

Monitoring the establishment and flight phenology of egg and larval parasitoids of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Michigan, USA using sentinel eggs and larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abell, K.J., Bauer, L.S., Duan, J.J., Van Driesche, R.G. 2016. Monitoring the establishment and flight phenology of egg and larval parasitoids of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Michigan, USA using sentinel eggs and larvae. Florida Entomologist. 99(4):667–672.

Effects of the emerald ash borer invasion on the community composition of arthropods associated with ash tree boles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jennings, D.E., Duan, J.J., Bean, D., Rice, K., Williams, G., Bell, S., Shurtleff, A., Shrewsbury, P.M. 2017. Effects of the emerald ash borer invasion on the community composition of arthropods associated with ash tree boles. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 19:122–129.

Environmental Impacts of Arthropod Biological Control: An Ecological Perspective - (Book / Chapter)
Jennings, D.E., Duan, J.J., Follett, P.A. 2017. Environmental Impacts of Arthropod Biological Control: An Ecological Perspective. In: Coll M. and Wajnberg E. (eds). Pest Management within the Environment, 2017, John Wiley Sons, Ltd, Chester, United Kingdom.

Differences in the reproductive biology and diapause of two congeneric species of egg parasitoids (Hymenoptera:Encyrtidae) from northeast Asia: implications for biological control of the invasive emerald ash borer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, K.M., Duan, J.J. 2016. Differences in the reproductive biology and diapause of two congeneric species of egg parasitoids (Hymenoptera:Encyrtidae) from northeast Asia: implications for biological control of the invasive emerald ash borer. Biological Control. 103:30-45.

Monitoring the establishment and abundance of introduced parasitoids of emerald ash borer larvae in Maryland, U.S.A - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jennings, D.E., Duan, J.J., Bean, D., Gould, J., Rice, K.A., Shrewsbury, P.M. 2016. Monitoring the establishment and abundance of introduced parasitoids of emerald ash borer larvae in Maryland, U.S.A. Biological Control. 101:138–144.

Life history, reproductive biology, and larval development of Ontsira mellipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a newly associated parasitoid of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Golec, J.R., Duan, J.J., Hough-Goldstein, J., Aparicio, E.M. 2016. Life history, reproductive biology, and larval development of Ontsira mellipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a newly associated parasitoid of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(4):1545-1554. doi: 10.1093/jee/tow122.

Effects of biotic and abiotic factors on phenotypic partitioning of wing morphology and development in Sclerodermus pupariae (hymenoptera: bethylidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Wei, K., Qi-Yang, Z., Jennings, D.E., Duan, J.J. 2016. Biotic and abiotic drivers of phenotypic plasticity of wing Effects of biotic and abiotic factors on phenotypic partitioning of wing morphology and development in Sclerodermus pupariae (hymenoptera: bethylidae). Scientific Reports. doi: 10.1038/srep26408.

Effects of temperature and photoperiod on the reproductive biology and diapause of oobius agrili (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), an egg parasitoid of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoban, J., Duan, J.J., Hough-Goldstein, J. 2016. Effects of temperature and photoperiod on the reproductive biology and diapause of oobius agrili (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), an egg parasitoid of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Environmental Entomology. 45(3):726-731. doi: 10.1093/ee/nvw034.

A new species of oobius trjapitzin (hymenoptera:encyrtidae) from the russian far east that parasitizes eggs of emerald ash borer (coleoptera:buprestidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yao, Y., Duan, J.J., Hopper, K.R., Moltern, J.L., Gates, M.W. 2016. A new species of oobius trjapitzin (hymenoptera:encyrtidae) from the russian far east that parasitizes eggs of emerald ash borer (coleoptera:buprestidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 109(4):629-638. doi: 10.1093/aesa/saw022.

Records of unsuccessful attack by Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) on broadleaf trees of questionable suitability in Ontario - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Potential new associations of North American parasitoids with the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) for biological control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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