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Research Project: Enhancing Insect Ecosystem Services that Benefit Modern Cropping Systems

Location: Integrated Cropping Systems Research

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

Distributions of agrobiont lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) among crop and non-crop habitats within an agricultural landscape in east-central South Dakota, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Comparing conventional and alternative habitats for native species of agrobiont lady beetles - (Abstract Only)

Do passive samplers track pesticide application patterns and represent exposure to foraging bumble bees? - (Abstract Only)

Temperature influences desiccation resistance of bumble bees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Botsch, J.C., Daniels, J.D., Bujan, J., Roeder, K.A. 2024. Temperature influences desiccation resistance of bumble bees. Journal of Insect Physiology. 155. Article 104647. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2024.104647.

Cereal rye cover crop termination at or before soybean planting has minimal effect on soybean yield across the midwestern US Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Severo Silva, T., Mourtzinis, S., Mcmechan, J., Carmona, G., Potter, B.D., Tilmon, K., Hesler, L.S., Seiter, N.J., Wright, R., Osborne, S.L., Hunt, T., Conley, S.P. 2024. Cereal rye cover crop termination at or before soybean planting has minimal effect on soybean yield across the midwestern US. Field Crops Research. 312. Article 109393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109393.

Expanded geographical distribution of Coleomegilla maculata lengi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in North America Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Brust, M.L. 2024. Expanded geographical distribution of Coleomegilla maculata lengi (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in North America. Insects. 15(5). Article 305. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15050305.

An updated species list of South Carolina lady beetles - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S. 2024. An updated species list of South Carolina lady beetles [abstract]. Southeastern Branch, Entomological Society of America, March 17-20, 2024, Augusta, Georgia.

Cereal aphids and yellow dwarf viruses among wheat and other large-scale agroecosystems of central North America Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Hesler, L.S., Osborne, S.L. 2024. Cereal aphids and yellow dwarf viruses among wheat and other large-scale agroecosystems of central North America. In: Brewer, Michael J., Hein, Gary L., editors. Arthropod Management and Landscape Considerations in Large-scale Agroecosystems. Boston, MA: CAB International. p. 133-151. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800622777.0007.

New record of the pavement ant, Tetramorium immigrans (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), in South Dakota with notes on its thermal tolerance and geographic distribution Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roeder, K.A., Drey, S.W., Daniels, J.D., Roeder, D.V., Helms, J.A. 2024. New record of the pavement ant, Tetramorium immigrans (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), in South Dakota with notes on its thermal tolerance and geographic distribution. Great Lakes Entomologist. 56(2):215-221. Article 10. https://doi.org/10.22543/0090-0222.2462.

Host search behaviors of specialist and generalist root feeding herbivores (Diabrotica spp.) on host and non-host plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huynh, M.P., Geisert, R.W., Ludwick, D.C., Pekarcik, A.J., Hibbard, B.E. 2023. Host search behaviors of specialist and generalist root feeding herbivores (Diabrotica spp.) on host and non-host plants. Scientific Reports. 13. Article 17583. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44760-w.

Evaluation scales, the economic injury level (EIL), and the economic threshold (ET) for soybean pests - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S. 2023. Evaluation scales, the economic injury level (EIL), and the economic threshold (ET) for soybean pests. Soybean Innovation Lab webinar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rvK28iqM2U.

Lady Beetles of Hawai'i - (Other)
Molengraaf, T., Matsunaga, J., Yee, D., Pererria, W., Beckendorf, E.A., Hesler, L.S. 2023. Lady Beetles of Hawai'i [poster]. Edward Enterprises, Inc.

New state, island and prey records for lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in Hawai‘i - (Abstract Only)

Foliar- and seed-applied insecticides for management of Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Alabama Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pekarcik, A.J., Menanyih, S.A., Jacobson, A.L. 2024. Foliar- and seed-applied insecticides for management of Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Alabama. Journal of Entomological Science. 59(2):105-124. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-38.

Effects of solar energy development on ants in the Mojave Desert Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grodsky, S., Roeder, K.A., Campbell, J.W. 2023. Effects of solar energy development on ants in the Mojave Desert. Ecosphere. 14(10). Article e4668. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4668.

Weed emergence patterns as affected by soil hydrothermal properties in eroded and rehabilitated landscapes - (Abstract Only)

Suppression of weed communities by granivores over time in an agroecosystem Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lundgren, J.G., Anderson, R.L. 2023. Suppression of weed communities by granivores over time in an agroecosystem. Ecosphere. 14(8). Article e4641. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4641.

New state, island and prey records from Hawai¿i, U.S.A., and a new country record from Laos for lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Perreira, W.D., Matsunaga, J.N., Yee, D.A., Ahmed, M.Z., Beckendorf, E.A. 2023. New state, island and prey records from Hawai'i, U.S.A., and a new country record from Laos for lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). The Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 99(2):128–141. https://doi.org/10.3956/2022-99.2.128.

A new state record of Eucera (Xenoglossa) kansensis (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in South Dakota, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hesler, L.S., Beckendorf, E.A., Martens, A.P., Johnson, P.J. 2023. A new state record of Eucera (Xenoglossa) kansensis (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in South Dakota, USA. Insecta Mundi. 0985:1-6. https://centerforsystematicentomology.org/insectamundi/0985_Hesler_etal_2023.pdf.

USDA-ARS, South Dakota, State Report 2022 - (Other)
Hesler, L.S. 2023. USDA-ARS, South Dakota, State Report 2022. National Information Management and Support System (NIMMS) SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report: 2022 S1080 (Improving Soybean Arthropod Pest Management in the U.S.)--State Reports. In: S1080 REPORTS MERGED, p. 62., Ed. Anonymous. https://www.nimss.org/seas/52306.

A baseline inventory of bee species and patterns in their distribution among habitats at the Eastern South Dakota Soil & Water Research Farm - (Abstract Only)
Hesler, L.S., Beckendorf, E.A. 2023. A baseline inventory of bee species and patterns in their distribution among habitats at the Eastern South Dakota Soil & Water Research Farm. Abstract. Monarch and Native Pollinators Summit, Watertown, SD, March 2-3, 2023.

Historical diversity and distribution of bumble bees in South Dakota - (Abstract Only)
Martens, A.P., Johnson, P.J., Beckendorf, E.A., Hesler, L.S., Daniels, J.D., Roeder, K.A. 2023. Historical diversity and distribution of bumble bees in South Dakota. Abstract. Black Hills Botany and Ecology Workshop, Rapid City, SD, March 10, 2023.

Historical diversity and distribution of bumble bees in South Dakota - (Abstract Only)
Martens, A.P., Johnson, P.J., Beckendorf, E.A., Hesler, L.S., Daniels, J.D., Roeder, K.A. 2023. Historical diversity and distribution of bumble bees in South Dakota. Abstract. Monarch and Native Pollinators Summit, Watertown, SD, March 2-3, 2023.