Research Project: Biology, Ecology, Genetics, and Genomics of Introduced Species for Biological Control of Invasive and Other Insect Pests

Location: Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit

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

Assessing potential for biological control of Japanese giant silkworm Caligula japonica using Anastatus gansuensis, a thelytokous parasitoid firstly reported in Eupelmidae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Gong, R., Wang, X., Desneux, N., Zang, L. 2024. Assessing potential for biological control of Japanese giant silkworm Caligula japonica using Anastatus gansuensis, a thelytokous parasitoid firstly reported in Eupelmidae. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8447.

Assessing native parasitoids of the invasive pest Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the Southeastern USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Subin, N.B., Schmidt, J.M., Snyder, W.E., Hudson, W.G., Wang, X., Buffington, M.L., Daane, K.M., Sial, A.A. 2024. Assessing native parasitoids of the invasive pest Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the Southeastern USA. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae086.

Effect of storage conditions on host egg suitability and the reproductive fitness of Oobius agrili (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), an egg parasitoid of the invasive emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quinn, N., Robertson, R., Duan, J.J. 2024. Effect of storage conditions on host egg suitability and the reproductive fitness of Oobius agrili (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), an egg parasitoid of the invasive emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire). Environmental Entomology. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae081.

Parasitoid-host associations in invaded communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Quinn, N.F., Weber, D.C. 2024. Parasitoid-host associations in invaded communities. Current Opinion in Insect Science. 65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2024.101250.

Egg coverings in insects: ecological adaptation to abiotic and biotic selective pressures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, T., Wang, X., Desneux, N., Wang, S., Zang, L. 2024. Egg coverings in insects: ecological adaptation to abiotic and biotic selective pressures. Biological Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1111/brv.13130.

Managing Emerald Ash Borer with Biocontrol: Progress Towards a Long-Term Solution - (Book / Chapter)
Gould, J., Duan, J.J., Fierke, M. 2024. Managing Emerald Ash Borer with Biocontrol: Progress Towards a Long-Term Solution. Branching Out - Integrated Pest Management Newsletter. 31(8). https://doi.org/https://hdl.handle.net/1813/60518.

Trissolcus comperei, a newly-reported egg parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys from China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shang, C., Talamas, E.N., Wang, X., Chen, Y., Zang, L. 2024. Trissolcus comperei, a newly-reported egg parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys from China. Biological Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105583.

The Ecology, Economics, and Management of Agrilus Beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Johnson, T.D., O'Dea, J.K., Petrice, T.R., Haack, R.A. 2024. The Ecology, Economics, and Management of Agrilus Beetles. Current Forestry Reports. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40725-024-00230-8.

Compatibility of bioinsecticides with parasitoids for enhanced integrated pest management of Drosophila suzukii and Tuta absoluta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lisi, F., Cavallaro, C., Pitruzzello, M.F., Arnò, J., Desneux, N., Han, P., Wang, X., Zappalà, L., Biondi, A., Gugliuzzo, A. 2024. Compatibility of bioinsecticides with parasitoids for enhanced integrated pest management of Drosophila suzukii and Tuta absoluta. Insects. 15(7). https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15070467.

A novel oviposition trap for studying the egg-laying behavior of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J. 2024. A novel oviposition trap for studying the egg-laying behavior of emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 97:1-5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-024-01770-5.

Parasitoid-induced changes in metabolic rate and feeding activity of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): implications for biological control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dang, Y., Duan, J.J., Li, A.Y. 2023. Parasitoid-induced changes in metabolic rate and feeding activity of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): implications for biological control. Scientific Reports. 13. Article 22663(2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50147-8.

Exploration for Asian longhorned beetle parasitoids in Korea using an improved sentinel log trap - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, S., Park, D., Wang, X., Duan, J.J., Gould, J.R., Kim, I., Lee, S. 2023. Exploration for Asian longhorned beetle parasitoids in Korea using an improved sentinel log trap. Parasite. 30(57):10. https://doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2023062.

An integrative phenology and climatic suitability model for emerald ash borer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barker, B.S., Coop, L., Duan, J.J., Petrice, T. 2023. An integrative phenology and climatic suitability model for emerald ash borer. Frontiers in Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2023.1239173.

Post-release assessment of Oobius agrili establishment and impacts in Michigan and the Northeastern U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quinn, N., Petrice, T., Duan, J.J., Schmude, J.M., Theresa, P., Bauer, L.S., Rutledge, C., Van Driesche, R., Elkinton, J. 2023. Post-release assessment of Oobius agrili establishment and impacts in Michigan and the Northeastern U.S. Journal of Economic Entomology. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad120.

Exploration for native parasitoids of Asian longhorned beetle in China as prospective biological control agents - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, K., Li, F., Tang, Y., Cao, L., Yang, Z., Gould, J.R., Wang, X., Wang, X. 2023. Exploration for native parasitoids of Asian longhorned beetle in China as prospective biological control agents. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1111/afe.12583.

Comparative demographics, population projections and egg maturation patterns of four eupelmid egg parasitoids on the factitious host Antherae pernyi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mu, M., Chen, Y., Wang, X., Desneux, N., Zang, L. 2023. Comparative demographics, population projections and egg maturation patterns of four eupelmid egg parasitoids on the factitious host Antherae pernyi. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7537.

Effect of tenthredinid leaf miner invasions on growth of Alaska white birch in Anchorage, Alaska, and the interaction with biocontrol of ambermarked birch leaf miner - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Driesche, R.G., Duan, J.J., Osnas, J. 2023. Effect of tenthredinid leaf miner invasions on growth of Alaska white birch in Anchorage, Alaska, and the interaction with biocontrol of ambermarked birch leaf miner. Florida Entomologist. 106(2):110-116. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.106.0207.

Effect of forest microhabitat and larval stage on overwintering survival, development, and phenology of Spathius galinae, classical biological control agent of emerald ash borer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sherr, A., Quin, N.F., Tallamy, D., Duan, J.J. 2023. Effect of forest microhabitat and larval stage on overwintering survival, development, and phenology of Spathius galinae, classical biological control agent of emerald ash borer. Florida Entomologist. 106(2) : 104-109. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.106.0206.

Factors affecting the yellow pan captures of the larval parasitoids for biocontrol of emerald ash borer: implications for monitoring parasitoid establishment and seasonal abundance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petrice, T.R., Poland, T.M., Bauer, L.S., Strazanac, J.S., Schmude, J.M., Duan, J.J., Ravlin, W.F. 2023. Factors affecting the yellow pan captures of the larval parasitoids for biocontrol of emerald ash borer: implications for monitoring parasitoid establishment and seasonal abundance. Biological Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2023.105272.

Protective effects of emamectin benzoate trunk injection on neighboring ash trees against emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): potential benefits to classical biological control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Crandall, R.S., Grosman, D., Schmude, J.M., Quinn, N., Chandler, J.L., Elkinton, J.S. 2023. Protective effects of emamectin benzoate trunk injection on neighboring ash trees against emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): potential benefits to classical biological control. Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(3): 848–854. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad074.

Protection of North American ash against emerald ash borer with biological control: ecological premises and progress toward success - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Gould, J., Quinn, N.F., Petrice, T., Slager, B., Poland, T., Bauer, L.S., Rutledge, C., Elkinton, J., Van Driesche, R. 2023. Protection of North American ash against emerald ash borer with biological control: ecological premises and progress toward success. BioControl. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-023-10182-w.

Potential effects of RNA interference of Asian longhorned beetle on its parasitoid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Faucher, J., Dhandapani, R., Duan, J.J., Palli, S. 2022. Potential effects of RNA interference of Asian longhorned beetle on its parasitoid. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7328.

Performance of Chouioia cunea reared from a coleopteran alternative host as a biocontrol agent against the invasive lepidopteran pest, Hyphantria cunea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, T., Wang, X., Desneux, N., Song, L., Zang, L. 2022. Performance of Chouioia cunea reared from a coleopteran alternative host as a biocontrol agent against the invasive lepidopteran pest, Hyphantria cunea. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7318.

Monitoring the impact of introduced emerald ash borer biocontrol agents: Factors affecting Oobius agrili dispersal and parasitization of sentinel host eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quinn, N.F., Duan, J.J., Elkintonb, J. 2022. Monitoring the impact of introduced emerald ash borer biocontrol agents: Factors affecting Oobius agrili dispersal and parasitization of sentinel host eggs. Biocontrol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-022-10149-3.

Demography and fitness of Anastatus japonicus reared from Antheraea pernyi as a biological control agent of Caligula japonica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, X., Chen, Y., Wang, X., Rui-E, L., Zang, L. 2022. Demography and fitness of Anastatus japonicus reared from Antheraea pernyi as a biological control agent of Caligula japonica. Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13040349.

Comparative life history parameters of three stink bug pest species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Daane, K.M., Da Silva, P.G., Stahl, J.M., Scaccini, D., Wang, X. 2022. Comparative life history parameters of three stink bug pest species. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvac012.

Chinese oak silkworm Antherae pernyi egg, a suitable factitious host for rearing eupelmid egg parasitoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Iqbal, A., Lv, R., Wang, X., Desneux, N., Zang, L. 2022. Chinese oak silkworm Antherae pernyi egg, a suitable factitious host for rearing eupelmid egg parasitoids. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6796.

Hybridization Potential of Two Invasive Asian Longhorn Beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Keena, M.A. 2021. Hybridization potential of two invasive Asian longhorn beetles. Insects. 12(12):1139. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12121139.

Rapid Spread of an Introduced Parasitoid for Biological Control of Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Maryland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stokes, A.A., Rafael, D.B., Duan, J.J., Grunder, D.S. 2021. Rapid spread of an introduced parasitoid for biological control of Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Maryland. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab248.

Tree selection and use by the polyphagous xylophage Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Canada - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spread and phenology of Spathius galinae Belokobylskij & Strazenac (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and Tetrastichus planipennisi Yang (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quinn, N.F., Gould, J.S., Rutledge, C.E., Fassler, A., Elkinton, J.S., Duan, J.J. 2021. Spread and phenology of Spathius galinae Belokobylskij & Strazenac (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and Tetrastichus planipennisi Yang (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae). Biological Control. 165:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2021.104794.

Significant suppression of an invasive forest pest by Spathius galinae, an introduced larval parasitoid: potential for North American ash recovery - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Van Driesche, R.G., Schmude, J.M., Crandall, R., Rutlege, C., Quinn, N., Slager, B.H., Gould, J.R., Elkinton, J. 2021. Significant suppression of an invasive forest pest by Spathius galinae, an introduced larval parasitoid: potential for North American ash recovery. Journal of Pest Science. 2021: 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-021-01441-9.

Plasticity of body growth and development in two cosmopolitan pupal parasitoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Hogg, B.N., Biondi, A., Daane, K.M. 2021. Plasticity of body growth and development in two cosmopolitan pupal parasitoids. Biological Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2021.104738.

Comparative Efficacy of Three Techniques for Monitoring the Establishment and Spread of Larval Parasitoids Recently Introduced for Biological Control of Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rutledge, C.E., Van Driesche, R.G., Duan, J.J. 2021. Comparative efficacy of three techniques for monitoring the establishment and spread of larval parasitoids recently introduced for biological control of Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 161:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2021.104704.

Forecasting overwintering mortality of Spathius galinae in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wittman, J.T., Aukema, B.H., Duan, J.J., Venette, R.C. 2021. Forecasting overwintering mortality of Spathius galinae in North America. Biological Control. 160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2021.104694.

Optimal Conditions for Diapause Survival of Aprostocetus fukutai, an Egg Parasitoid for Biological Control of Anoplophora chinensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Ramualde, N., Aparicio, E.M., Maspero, M., Duan, J.J., Smith, L. 2021. Optimal conditions for diapause survival of Aprostocetus fukutai, an egg parasitoid for biological control of Anoplophora chinensis. Insects. 12(6). https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12060535.

Reproductive traits of the egg parasitoid Aprostocetus fukutai a promising biological control agent for invasive citrus longhorned beetle Anoplophora chinensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Ramualde, N., Desurmont, G., Smith, L., Gundersen, D.E., Grodowitz, M.J. 2021. Reproductive traits of the egg parasitoid Aprostocetus fukutai a promising biological control agent for invasive citrus longhorned beetle Anoplophora chinensis. Biocontrol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-021-10118-2.

Responses of two introduced larval parasitoids to the invasive emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) infesting a novel host plant, white fringe tree: implication for biological control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ragozzino, M., Duan, J.J., Salom, S. 2021. Responses of two introduced larval parasitoids to the invasive emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) infesting a novel host plant, white fringe tree: implication for biological control. Biological Control. 1049-9644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2021.104672.

Potential host ranges of three Asian larval parasitoids of Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Daane, K.M., Wang, X., Hogg, B.N., Biondi, A. 2021. Potential host ranges of three Asian larval parasitoids of Drosophila suzukii. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-021-01368-1.

Male Impact on Female Reproductive Performance of the Larval Tephritid Parasitoid Diachasmimorpha tryoni (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramadan, M.M., Wang, X. 2021. Male impact on female reproductive performance of the larval tephritid parasitoid Diachasmimorpha tryoni (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab063.

Exploration for olive fruit fly parasitoids across Africa reveals regional distributions and dominance of closely associated parasitoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Walton, V.M., Hoelmer, K.A., Pickett, C.H., Blanchet, A., Straser, R.K., Kirk, A.A., Daane, K.M. 2021. Exploration for olive fruit fly parasitoids across Africa reveals regional distributions and dominance of closely associated parasitoids. Scientific Reports. 11: 6182. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85253-y.

Niche partitioning and coexistence of parasitoids of the same feeding guild introduced for biological control of an invasive forest pest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duan, J.J., Van Driesche, R., Schmude, J.M., Quinn, N.F., Petrice, T., Rutledge, C., Poland, T., Bauer, L.S., Elkinton, J. 2021. Niche partitioning and coexistence of parasitoids of the same feeding guild introduced for biological control of an invasive forest pest. Biological Control. 160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2021.104698.

Retrospective analysis of factors affecting the distribution of an invasive wood-boring insect using native range data: the importance of host plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dang, Y., Zhang, Y., Wang, X., Xin, B., Quinn, N.F., Duan, J.J. 2021. Retrospective analysis of factors affecting the distribution of an invasive wood-boring insect using native range data: the importance of host plants. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-020-01308-5.

Biological control of Drosophila suzukii - (Review Article)
Wang, X., Lee, J.C., Daane, K.M., Buffington, M.L., Hoelmer, K.A. 2020. Biological control of Drosophila suzukii. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources. 15. Article 054. https://doi.org/10.1079/PAVSNNR202015054.