Paul K. Abram

Rearing Istocheta aldrichi (Diptera: Tachinidae) from field-collected Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica): 2. Methods to improve overwintering, adult emergence and longevity

This study improves rearing techniques for Istocheta aldrichi by optimizing overwintering, emergence timing, and adult longevity through environmental manipulation.

Rearing Istocheta aldrichi (Diptera: Tachinidae) from field-collected Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica): 1. Methods to improve insect collection and parasitoid pupariation

This study evaluates methods to improve the collection and rearing of the parasitoid Istocheta aldrichi from field-collected Japanese beetles, finding that collection timing, method, and rearing conditions affect pupariation and emergence.

Island invasions by the non-native vinegar fly Drosophila suzukii and its parasitoid wasps

The paper examines the distribution of Drosophila suzukii and its parasitoids across islands, finding that parasitoids are less common and do not suppress host populations effectively.

Consistent thrips biological control by Orius insidiosus on cucumber plants despite different LED lighting regimes

This study shows that Orius insidiosus consistently reduces thrips populations and foliar damage on cucumber plants regardless of LED lighting regimes.

The realized host specificity of Leptopilina japonica and Ganaspis kimorum, adventive larval parasitoids of the invasive Drosophila suzukii

This study documents the field-based host specificity of two non-native parasitoids of Drosophila suzukii, finding G. kimorum is highly specific while L. japonica uses additional host species.

An introduced parasitoid facilitates host range expansion of a resident parasitoid

The paper shows that the introduced parasitoid Leptopilina japonica facilitates the host range expansion of the resident parasitoid Asobara cf. rufescens by reducing host immunity against Drosophila suzukii.

Different artificial lighting spectra change the mating behavior of generalist predator Orius insidiosus (Say), and photoperiod extension promotes its development

This study shows that different LED light spectra affect mating behavior and development of the predator Orius insidiosus, with blue light reducing mating and photoperiod extension improving reproduction.

Artificial lighting affects the predation performance of the predatory bug Orius insidiosus (Say) against the Western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)

This study examines how different LED light spectra and intensities affect the predation behavior of Orius insidiosus against Frankliniella occidentalis in controlled environments.

DROP: Molecular voucher database for identification of Drosophila parasitoids

The paper introduces DROP, a curated molecular reference database for Drosophila parasitoids, to improve molecular identification and taxonomic accuracy.