NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH

ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

TH 67 ANNUAL MEETING

PRESIDENT: FRED BAXENDALE

THE EMBASSY SUITES 1040 P STREET LINCOLN, NE 68508

NCB-ESA CORPORATE SPONSORS AMVAC BASF Bayer CropSciences Dow AgroSciences DuPont FMC Inc. Li-Cor Inc. Monsanto Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. Syngenta Valent Winfield Solutions

STUDENT CLUBS Kansas State University University of Kentucky University of Minnesota University of Nebraska–Lincoln

UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTORS University of Nebraska–Lincoln

CONTENTS

Meeting Logistics ...... 2 2012 NCB Meeting Organizers ...... 5 2011-12 NCB-ESA Officers and Committees ...... 6 2012 NCB Award Recipients ...... 8 Sunday, June 3, 2012 Afternoon ...... 23 Evening ...... 26 Monday, June 4, 2012 Morning ...... 27 Afternoon ...... 53 Evening ...... 59 Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Morning ...... 60 Afternoon ...... 74 Evening ...... 82 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 ...... 83 Author Index ...... 84 Taxonomic Index ...... 95 Keyword Index ...... 101 Map of Meeting Facilities ...... (inside back cover)

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REGISTRATION All participants must register for the meeting. Registration badges are required for admission to all conference functions. The meeting registration desk is located on the first floor of the Embassy Suites. Registration will be open for check-in (pre-registered attendees) and for on-site registration at the following times: Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

MESSAGES, PROGRAM CHANGES, LOST & FOUND A message board for posting announcements will be displayed near the NCB Meeting Registration Desk (first floor Embassy Suites). Notices concerning program changes should be submitted to the Meeting Registration Desk. Also, lost and found items may be turned in and retrieved at the Registration Desk.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CENTER Employers are invited to post job announcements and job seekers are encouraged to post their CVs in the Employment Opportunity Center in the Chancellor I Room, which is also the A/V room.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS Posters will be displayed in the Regents C Room. Posters for all Student Competition sections should be set up Sunday, June 3, between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Student Competition posters must be removed Monday by 6:00 PM. Submitted posters to be displayed Tuesday are to be set up Monday between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. These posters must be removed Tuesday evening between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Presenters for Student Competition posters should stand by their poster between 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (odd numbers) and 3:00 – 4:00 PM (even numbers). Submitted poster presenters should be present from 10:00 – 11:00 AM (odd numbers) and 2:00 – 3:00 PM (even numbers). Presenters must bring their own Velcro to attach posters to poster boards.

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GUIDELINES FOR SPEAKERS AND MODERATORS Speakers and moderators will follow standard procedures and practices for ESA meetings. Moderators are responsible for maintaining the printed schedule, by not starting any presentation prior to its scheduled time, and by not allowing a speaker to exceed the allotted time. If a presentation is cancelled, the moderator must wait to begin the next presentation until its scheduled time. If there are problems with the computer/projector, or other equipment, please come to the A/V room (Chancellor I Room) to request assistance.

MODERATOR TRAINING STUDENT COMPETITION JUDGES TRAINING Moderator and Student Competition Judge training sessions will be held on Sunday at 5:00 PM immediately following the Photo Salon in Chancellor 2/3 Room.

AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT All meeting rooms will be equipped with an LCD projector, projector screen, computer, and microphone. The A/V room (Chancellor 1 Room) will be equipped with laptops throughout the conference for presenters to preview presentations. The A/V room will be open during the NCB Registration Desk hours. All meeting room computers are PCs, so any presenter who creates a presentation using a Macintosh computer should test the file on a PC computer prior to the conference. Creating and Uploading Presentations: Presentations should be created in a format compatible with MS Office 2007 PowerPoint (.pptx). We cannot accept presentations created using MS Office 2010. Presenters should bring their presentation file to the A/V room on a USB memory stick/flash drive for uploading to the computer for their respective 10-minute paper session. Otherwise, presenters should bring their presentations file on a USB memory stick/flash drive for uploading to the session room computer 45 minutes before the start of the session. Volunteers will be present to provide technical assistance. To facilitate smooth transitions between presentations, each file must be saved using the following filename format: PaperNumber – PresenterSurname.pptx.

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Presenters are encouraged to AVOID using embedded audio and video in presentations, which could cause the computers to lock up during presentation. Symposium organizers and speakers are directed to provide their own PC laptops and to gather their speakers’ presentation files before the conference. Symposium presentations should NOT be loaded onto computers in the A/V room unless otherwise directed. Symposium speakers should check with their symposium organizers for special instructions or to coordinate uploading their presentations on symposium laptops.

ABOUT THE LOGO This year’s meeting logo, developed by Jim Kalisch, UNL Entomology Department, illustrates the 2012 NCB meeting theme — Amazing and Awesome Prairies. It depicts a regal fritillary, Speyeria idalia (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) butterfly on a coneflower blossom.

SPECIAL THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

. ESA Central Staff: David Gammel, Pamela Reid and Neil Willoughby . Embassy Suites Staff, especially Courtney Barr and Cheryl Deiro . Department of Entomology Support Staff: Marilyn Weidner, Jeri Cunningham, Marissa Young . Logo for 2012 NCB Meeting – Jim Kalisch

SPECIAL EVENTS . Nebraska Museum Tour – Brett Ratcliffe . Entomology Hall Open House – Gary Brewer, Entomology faculty, students, and staff . Spring Creek Prairie Field Trip – Jessica Jurzenski, Lance Meinke, Tom Myers, Bill and Betsy Baxendale . Saltdogs Baseball – Travis Prochaska and Ashley Yates

SPECIAL EXHIBIT . A display by Kenneth Pruess, UNL Professor of Entomology Emeritus, on the history of beekeeping in the United States as illustrated by postal memorabilia will be exhibited in Regents Room C throughout the meeting.

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2012 NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH MEETING ORGANIZERS

Fred Baxendale Bob Wright President Program Chair

Shripat Kamble Gary Brewer Local Arrangements Co-chairs

Mitch Stamm Laura Steele Student Rep – Program Committee Local Arrangements

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2011-2012 NCB-ESA OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

PRESIDENT Fred Baxendale

PRESIDENT-ELECT Billy Fuller

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Rick Foster

SECRETARY-TREASURER Mark Boetel

GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE John Obrycki

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Eileen Cullen, Tiffany Heng-Moss, Erin Hodgson Julie Peterson (student rep.)

PROGRAM COMMITTEE Bob Wright (Chair), Jeff Bradshaw, Wayne Ohnesorg, Thomas Weissling, Laura Steele (student rep.)

LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE Shripat Kamble (Co-chair), Gary Brewer (Co-chair), Mitch Stamm (student rep.), Tom Weissling, Doug Golick, Lance Meinke, Jessica Jurzenski, Travis Prochaska, Ralph Narain, Tim Husen, Jeri Cunningham, Marissa Young, and Lisa Silberman

NOMINATING COMMITTEE Doug Richmond (Chair), Ian MacRae, Matt O’Neal

AUDIT COMMITTEE Gary Hein (Chair), Sue Blodgett, Von Kaster

STUDENT AWARDS COMMITTEE Deirdre Prischmann-Voldseth (Chair), Erin Hodgson (Co-chair), Jason Harmon, Jeffrey Holland, Jonathan Lundgren, Bradley McManus, Anders Huseth (student rep.)

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HONORARY AWARDS COMMITTEE Susan Moser (Chair), Joseth Rinehart (Co-chair), Buyung Hadi, Brian McCornack, John Reese, Kelly Tindall, Alexandra Bryant (student rep.)

NATIONAL ESA AND ENTOMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION AWARDS COMMITTEE Jen White (Chair), Annie Ray (Vice-chair), Kelley Tilmon, Mike McCarville (student rep.)

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Xuguo “Joe” Zhou (Chair), Brian Aukema, Aaron Gassmann, Marcello Ortigao, Neil Spomer, Zsofia Szendrei, Amy Morey (student rep.)

PHOTO SALON COMMITTEE Tom Myers, BCE (Chair), Ric Bessin, Gary Hein, James Mertins, Phil Sloderbeck, Dave Voegtlin

STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Julie Peterson (Chair), Anders Huseth (Vice-chair), Mitch Stamm (Presiding Member), Harit Bal, Alexandra Bryant, Alicia Leroux, Mike McCarville, Amy Morey, Laura Steele, Jim Walker, Scott Williams, Amy Willmott

LINNAEAN GAMES COMMITTEE Wyatt Hoback (Gamesmaster), Susan Weller (Chair), Marianne Alleyne, Eileen Cullen, Michael Culy, Marion Ellis, Dan Herms, Doug Landis, David Margolies, Blair Siegfried, Dan Young, Amy Willmott (student rep.)

ARCHIVIST Richard Weinzierl

PHOTOGRAPHER Jim Kalisch

NCB-ESA WEBSITE – www.entsoc.org/northcentral

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2012 ESA NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH C.V. Riley Achievement Award

Dr. Kenneth Haynes University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Dr. Kenneth F. Haynes is a Professor of Entomology at the University of Kentucky. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science at the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1976. At the University of California, Davis, he studied chemical communication in various species of moths, receiving his Ph.D. in 1982. After conducting postdoctoral research at the University of California, Riverside, he accepted a position as an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky, where he has been promoted through the ranks to Full Professor in 1995. His research has been recognized with the Thomas Poe Cooper Research Award (College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky). He received the “High Impact Research / Extension Award” from the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture in 2011 for his work on bed bugs with colleagues Michael Potter and Reddy Palli. He was elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2011. Over his career he has written or edited three books, published over 85 research articles, authored or co- authored 20 book chapters or trade journal articles, and received over 3 million dollars of research support as a principal investigator or co-investigator. He has made over 65 invited presentations on topics ranging from bolas spiders to bed bugs. He has taught graduate seminars, an introductory class in biology, and an advanced class on insect behavior. He has served on the editorial board for the Annals of the Entomological Society of America, as a subject editor for

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Environmental Entomology, Chemical Ecology. In the last seven years his research program has grown to include a new major focus on the behavior and biology of the bed bug.

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2012 ESA NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH Recognition Award in Entomology

Dr. Franklin H. Arthur USDA-ARS, Manhattan, KS

Dr. Franklin (Frank) H. Arthur received a B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife Ecology from the University of Florida (1976), and a M.S. (1982) and Ph.D. (1985) in Entomology from North Carolina State University. In March of 1986 he joined the USDA-ARS Stored Product Insects Research and Development Laboratory in Savannah, GA as a Research Entomologist. The Savannah Laboratory was closed in 1994, and Dr. Arthur was transferred to the Center for Grain and Health Research (CGAHR) in Manhattan, KS. Dr. Arthur is responsible for planning, coordinating, and developing an independent research program on insect pest management in stored raw agricultural commodities and processed food warehouses. Research interests include evaluation of new reduced-risk low- toxicity insecticides for use in post-harvest environments, identification of the physical, biological, and environmental factors that affect insecticide efficacy, determining how these factors affect control programs, and promoting integrated pest management strategies to manage insect pests in raw bulk grain and processing facilities. Dr. Arthur has authored or co- authored 162 research publications in peer-reviewed journals and has given 201 oral presentations at professional meetings, research symposia, and technology transfer meetings. He is recognized internationally for his research. Dr. Arthur is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Entomology at Kansas State University.

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2012 ESA NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching

Dr. Kirk J. Larsen Luther College, Decorah, IA

Dr. Kirk Larsen is a professor of biology at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Originally from Michigan, he became interested in entomology in third grade, and was convinced by the sixth grade he would be an entomologist when he grew up. He earned a B.S. degree (1985) in biology from Calvin College (MI), an M.S. degree in entomology (1987) from Michigan State University, and in 1991 was awarded a Ph.D. in entomology from the Ohio State University. He then completed two years of postdoctoral work at the Miami University Ecology Research Center. Since joining the biology department at Luther College in 1993, his teaching has emphasized the development of scientific research skills in undergraduates through the use of research projects, scientific writing, and poster presentations as integral parts of his courses. He teaches the introductory Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity biology course, Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, and a popular Insects, Humans and the Environment course for non-majors. He has led ten January study-abroad courses, including six trips to Ecuador and three to the Bahamas, where he has the opportunity to teach 24/7 “in the field,” what he considers the best classroom possible for an entomologist. He receives both extramural and intramural funding to support collaborative research with undergraduates and has included eleven undergraduates as coauthors of some of his 31 published peer-reviewed research articles. To date, he has taken 21 undergraduates to various ESA meetings and is most proud of the 14 students that have continued on to graduate school in

AWARDS 11 entomology. One of his former students recently honored Dr. Larsen by naming a beetle species after him (Nesocyrtosoma larsenii Hopp and Ivie). Several of his students have received BioQuip Undergraduate scholarships or were runners-up in the student poster competition (before the undergraduate competition category was created). His current research interests include studying the effects of fire on prairie insects and the impacts of stream restoration and flooding on benthic macroinvertebrates. Dr. Larsen has been an active member of the ESA since 1986, serves as a judge for student poster competitions, and recently was co- chair for the P-IE Task Force on Exciting Undergraduates in Entomology.

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2012 ESA NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension

Dr. Doug Johnson University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

A native of western Kentucky, Doug received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Central Florida (1974) and M.S (1977) and Ph.D. (1980) degrees in Entomology from the University of Florida. In 1980 he joined the faculty of the Entomology Department at the University of Kentucky, stationed at the UK-Research and Education Center in Princeton, KY. Dr. Johnson’s major emphasis has been work in the area of environmentally sound crop protection, primarily in grain crops. He served as the UK-IPM Coordinator from 1982-2011, and served on the Advisory Committee for the Southern Region IPM center (2009-2012). He has served on grant review panels for the north central and northeastern regions, and the “Relevance” panel for the southern region. He has provided lectures and laboratory exercises to a variety of resident instruction classes such as, Plant Pest Management, Field Crops Entomology, Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture, and Plant Productions systems. He has conducted a diverse program in field research providing Kentucky clientele with information and education on subjects as diverse as insecticide efficacy to understanding pathogen / insect vector / plant interactions. Doug has also had the pleasure of working with and providing support to several entomology graduate students. Additionally, as the only entomology faculty located off campus, Doug serves a variety of clientele from homeowners, teachers to industry executives with general entomology expertise. Doug has served in several roles providing leadership for the ESA. He was on the ESA Program Committee as: Student Competition Co-Chair (2007); Program Co-Chair

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(2008); Poster Competition Co-Chair (2009); Section “E” Secretary (2006); ESA Annual Meeting, Local Arrangements Committee, Cincinnati, OH (2003); Publications Council (1990-93), (Chair 93); Editorial Board Environmental Entomology (1989-1990) (Chair 90); and Special Committee to the President on Fate of the Annals (Chair 1990).

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2012 ESA NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH Entomological Foundation Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management

Dr. Bhadriraju Subramanyam Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Dr. Bhadriraju Subramanyam (Subi) is currently a Professor in the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. He received a B.S. degree in Agriculture from the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Andhra Pradesh, India, in 1981, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in stored-product entomology in 1984 and 1988, respectively, from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN. From 1988-1989 he worked in the Dept. of Entomology at Kansas State University as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. In August of 1989 he joined the Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota as an Assistant Professor and Extension Educator. In 1996 he was promoted to an Associate Professor/Extension Educator. In May 1999 he moved to the Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University and became a full Professor in 2003. Dr. Subramanyam has a wealth of experience in the management of insect pests associated with stored grain, food/feed processing facilities, warehouses, and retail environments. His research program straddles the research continuum, from the fundamental to the adaptive to the disseminative. Specific areas of focus include management of stored-product insects using alternatives to traditionally used pesticides, and development of pest management programs for the grain and food industry. In 2004 he received the US EPA’s Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award for his research and educational programs on the use of elevated temperatures, as an

AWARDS 15 alternative to methyl bromide, for management of insects in food-processing facilities. He teaches a course on Food and Feed Product Protection and was nominated by the students to receive the 2002 College of Agriculture’s Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award. He also has vast consulting experiences with several companies in the United States and internationally on issues related to sanitation, food safety, and insect and pesticide contamination in food and feed products. He has published 90 peer-reviewed papers, 61 extension bulletins, fact sheets, and popular articles; co- edited and published 4 books and 15 book chapters, 28 conference proceedings. He gave 135 presentations at professional conferences/meetings, and delivered 117 invited oral presentations and 99 other presentations at domestic and international short courses. He has coordinated and moderated 33 sessions at international and national conferences in stored- product protection. He is active internationally, especially in India where he organized 15 short courses and workshops and gave presentations on pest management, food security and safety. In 2008 he was appointed for five years as the adjunct professor, Southwest University, Chongqing, China. In 2010 he received the Hodson Graduate Alumni Award from the Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota. In 2012, he was appointed as the first Don Wilbur, Sr. Endowed Professor of Stored-Product Protection at K- State. In March 2012, he received the Andersons Cereals and Oilseeds Award of Excellence.

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2012 ESA NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH Entomological Foundation Recognition Award in Urban Entomology

Dr. Susan C. Jones Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Dr. Susan C. Jones is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Entomology from Louisiana State University and her Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Arizona. Dr. Jones’ research and extension program focuses on household and structural insect pests. Dr. Jones has spent ~35 years studying termite ecology and control, particularly termite baits and the efficacy of soil termiticides. Her research program also investigates the biology and control of bed bugs. Since 2004, she has worked extensively to educate the public and pest management industry about bed bugs, and she has served on the NPMA Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force, the Ohio Bed Bug Workgroup, and two regional bed bug task forces in Ohio. Dr. Jones is frequently interviewed by the news media nationwide on the topic of termites and bed bugs. Dr. Jones has published >200 research and extension papers pertaining to urban insects. She has made more than 450 professional and extension presentations on urban insect pests.

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2012 ESA NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH J.H. Comstock Graduate Student Award

Julie A. Peterson University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

The recipient of the 2012 NCB-ESA Comstock Award is Julie A. Peterson. Julie will be completing her Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky with Dr. James Harwood in 2012. Her research focuses on the ecology of generalist predators in agroecosystems, with an emphasis on food web interactions in transgenic crops. Her dissertation has three objectives: 1) Examining the potential for pollen consumption by linyphiid spiders; 2) Elucidating food webs and feeding biology of generalist predators in transgenic corn fields; and 3) Quantifying and tracking Bt-endotoxin uptake in non-target . Julie has maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average and been awarded several fellowships and scholarships for her efforts. In addition, she has published three journal articles and one book chapter. Julie has been extremely active in ESA and other societies and has presented 28 posters and papers since 2006. She is an active leader in ESA, where she co- organizes five symposia and served on several committees (NCB-ESA Student Affairs, Program, and Local Arrangements). Julie is also a student leader in her department and participates in the UK Garman Entomology Club. She has participated in extension and outreach activities, served as a teaching assistant, and given guest lectures for the UK. Julie’s successful record of research, teaching, and service as a Ph.D. student is impressive and well-deserving of the Comstock Award.

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2012 ESA North Central Branch Graduate Student Scholarship Award

Amy C. Morey University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

The recipient of the 2012 NCB-ESA Graduate Student Award is Amy C. Morey. Amy is working on her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota with Drs. William Hutchison and Robert Venette. Her research focuses on the cold hardiness of the light brown apple moth. More specifically, she is investigating the indirect effects of low temperature exposure to various developmental stages, and acclimation and adaption to cold temperature. Amy has maintained a 3.9 grade point average and was a recipient of a NSF Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Program at the UM. As a member of IGERT Program, she is working on a multi-disciplinary team to develop additional research. Amy is evaluating the potential ecological and social risks associated with genetically modified mosquitoes. She has published two journal articles and one extension publication since 2010. Amy has been actively participating in ESA since 2008, presenting five posters and papers, and serving on committees (ESA-EUGE and Student Affairs). She is also a student leader in her department and participates in the UM Frenatae Entomology Club. Amy has a strong record of research, teaching, and service as a Ph.D. student and is worthy of the Graduate Student Award.

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2012 ENTOMOLOGY EDUCATIONAL PROJECT AWARDS

Presented by: BCE and ACE Certified Entomologists of Mid-America

Extension Bulletin Field Crop Insects Management Compendium Erin Hodgson, Adam Sisson, Daren Mueller, and David Wright Iowa State University/Iowa Soybean Association This new publication (released January 2012) replaces and expands three out-of-date entomology publications at Iowa University. The 74-page compendium is filled with many full color photographs of beneficial and harmful insects, which can help identify insects in corn or soybean. In 2012-2013, this publication will be distributed to every participant of Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Crop Management Conference, Crop Advantage Series, and other established ISU Extension Programs.

Field Guide Soybean Aphid Management Field Guide, 2nd Edition Erin Hodgson, Adam Sisson, Daren Mueller, and David Wright Iowa State University/Iowa Soybean Association Twenty-seven thousand copies were made and distributed to farmers, agriculture professionals and members of industry throughout Iowa. This publication provides basic biology and life cycle information, and also highlights timely research- based recommendations for soybean aphid. The second edition was released (July 2011) after every section was expanded with full-color photographs.

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Extension Video Identifying and Enhancing Natural Enemies in Vegetable Crops Mary Gardiner, Celeste Welty, Jim Jasinski, Zsofia Szendrei, Abby Seaman, Joe Kovach, Doug Landis, and Ben Phillips The Ohio State University This 25-minute video discusses how to identify a large diversity of natural enemies including beetles, true bugs, predatory and parasitoid , parasitoid wasps, lacewings, and spiders. For each natural enemy group the video discusses key characters of all life stages likely to be encountered by the viewer. Being able to view video of natural enemies provides a much better idea of what these arthropods look like, how they behave in the field, and where they can be found.

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2012 NCB PRESIDENTIAL STUDENT TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS

Jennifer A. Breaux Illinois State University Caitlin E. Burkman The Ohio State University Rachael Fithian Colorado State University Trisha Franz University of Minnesota Kelly A. Gill Iowa State University Jeffrey M. Grabowski Purdue University Thelma T. Heidel University of Minnesota Devi Ram Kandel South Dakota State University Donghun Kim Kansas State University Katelyn A. Kowles University of Kentucky Mitchell C. Lettow Michigan State University Louise I. Lynch University of Nebraska–Lincoln Amy C. Morey University of Minnesota Emily Pochubay Michigan State University Diego F. Rincon The Ohio State University Blossom Sehgal Kansas State University Adam Varenhorst Iowa State University Nathaniel J. Walton Michigan State University Katie Westby Illinois State University Amy L. Willmott Kansas State University

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PROGRAM

JUNE 3, 2012 SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Registration 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Symposium – Protecting Food Supply from Insect Damage: Collaboration Between Research and Application in the North Central Branch 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Regents DE

Preliminary Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Executive Board Room

Poster Set-up 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Regents C

A-V Room & Employment Room 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Chancellor I

Photo Salon 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Chancellor 2/3

Student Competition Judge Training Moderator Training 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Chancellor 2/3

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JUNE 3, 2012 SUNDAY AFTERNOON

SYMPOSIUM

PROTECTING FOOD SUPPLY FROM INSECT DAMAGE: COLLABORATION BETWEEN RESEARCH AND APPLICATION IN THE NORTH CENTRAL BRANCH

1:00 PM – 4:50 PM REGENTS DE

ORGANIZERS AND MODERATORS: JIM CAMPBELL, USDA-ARS-CGAHR FRANK H. ARTHUR, USDA-ARS-CGAHR

1:00 PM 001 Emerging insect pests within the food industry James Throne, [email protected], Center for Grain and Animal Health Research

1:25 PM 002 Pheromone-based pest suppression for value added foods: working with industry to develop new technologies Thomas W. Phillips, [email protected], Kansas State University

1:50 PM 003 Research with industry on developing new insecticide products Frank H. Arthur, [email protected], USDA-ARS- CGAHR

2:15 PM 004 A pest management industry perspective on collaboration with researchers and emerging issues and research needs to be addressed Chelle Hartzer, [email protected], The Industrial Fumigant Company

2:40 PM 005 A food industry perspective on collaboration with researchers and

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emerging issues and research needs to be addressed Tony Petersen, [email protected], ConAgra Foods

3:05 PM 006 Understanding what pheromone trapping data tells us about pest populations Karrie Buckman, [email protected], USDA- ARS-CGAHR

3:30 PM 007 Phosphine resistance in stored grain insects and its impact on stored grain protection George Opit, [email protected], Oklahoma State University

3:55 PM 008 International collaboration in developing food protection programs in developing countries Bhadriraju Subramanyam, [email protected], Kansas State University

4:20 PM 009 Research on evaluation of treatment efficacy in food facilities James F. Campbell, [email protected], USDA- ARS

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JUNE 3, 2012 SUNDAY EVENING

POSTER SET-UP 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Regents C

A-V ROOM & EMPLOYMENT ROOM 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Chancellor I

LINNAEAN GAMES: PRELIMINARY ROUNDS 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Regents A

WELCOME RECEPTION 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM Regents AB

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JUNE 4, 2012 MONDAY MORNING

Registration 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

A-V Room & Employment Room 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM Chancellor I

Opening Session and Business Meeting 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Regents AB

Student Competition Posters 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Regents C

Student Competition Papers 9:15 AM – 12 Noon Regents AB Regents D Regents E Regents F Alumni Chancellor 2/3

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JUNE 4, 2012 MONDAY MORNING

STUDENT COMPETITION POSTERS

B.S. PLANT-INSECT ECOSYSTEMS

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM REGENTS C

D01 Surviving without food: A test of how long burying beetles (Coleoptera: Nicrophorus) can withstand starvation Dayana Rodriquez, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Kearney; and W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney

D02 Digging deeper: Species and sex differences in burying beetles during periods of inactivity Jess T. Lammers, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Kearney; and W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney

D03 Effect of management on butterfly and ground beetle diversity in simple and diverse prairie plantings in a reconstructed prairie Nikki McDermond-Spies, [email protected], Luther College; and Kirk J. Larsen, Luther College

D04 The development of host plant resistance in dry edible bean against Mexican bean beetle populations Riley Smith, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Susan Harvey, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Jeff Bradshaw, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

D05 Monitoring the brown marmorated stink bug (H. halys) with pyramid pheromone traps Kira L. Albright, [email protected], Purdue University; and Rick Foster, Purdue University

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D06 Evaluation of foliar-applied insecticides to control leaf-feeding insect pests of soybean Preston M. Schrader, [email protected], University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Nicholas A. Tinsley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ronald E. Estes, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and Michael E. Gray, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

D07 Evaluation of foliar-applied insecticides to control potato leafhoppers (Empoasca fabae Harris) and tarnished plant bugs (Lygus lineolaris Palisot) in alfalfa in Illinois, 2011 Nathan T. Gibbons, [email protected], University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Nicholas A. Tinsley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ronald E. Estes, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and Michael E. Gray, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

D08 Investigation of the effects of cattle diet and nutrition on dung beetle attraction and utilization in Nebraska rangelands Jeanna Jenkins, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Sean D. Whipple, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Karla H. Jenkins, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Jeffrey D. Bradshaw, University of Nebraska– Lincoln

B.S. SYSTEMATICS, EVOLUTION, AND BIODIVERSITY

REGENTS C D09 Simplified methods for RNA interference in western corn rootworm Kathryn M. O'Brien, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Haichuan Wang, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Nicholas J. Miller, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

D10 Does sound matter? The influence of stridulation in competition for carrion resources in burying beetles (Silphidea: Nicrophorus) Adrienne L. Conley, [email protected], Augustana College; Carrie L. Hall, Augustana

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College; Daniel R. Howard, Augustana College; Andrew C. Mason, University of Toronto at Scarborough; and Rosemary J. Smith, Idaho State University

D11 Burning issues in conservation biology: The effect of reproductive season prescribed fire on an endangered insect species Morgan D. DePerno, [email protected], Augustana College; Brian D. Hokeness, Augustana College; Nicole L. Lindsey, Augustana College; Daniel R. Howard, Augustana College; and Carrie L. Hall, Augustana College

D12 The effect of wind-turbine induced vibration on the reproductive behavior of the endangered American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) Courtney L. Moore, [email protected], Augustana College; Christina H. Johnson, Augustana College; Carrie L. Hall, Augustana College; and Daniel R. Howard, Augustana College

D13 Reproductive trade-offs in the burying beetle Nicrophorus marginatus: does parental competitive environment influence offspring sex ratio or brood size dynamics? Brooke K. Woelber, [email protected], Augustana College; Anna B. Bahnson, Augustana College; Carrie L. Hall, Augustana College; and Daniel R. Howard, Augustana College

D14 Deliberate alteration of the elytra of Nicrophorus americanus Olivier (Coleoptera: Silphidae) during field surveys alters acoustic characters: Consequences for reproduction and conservation Nicole L. Lindsey, [email protected], Augustana College; Daniel R. Howard, Augustana College; and Carrie L. Hall, Augustana College

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D15 Seismic signaling in the New Zealand Deinacrida: substrate-borne vibration mediates agonistic interactions in the Cook Strait giant weta (D. rugosa) Ashley P. Schmidt, [email protected], Augustana College; Claire E. Bestul, Augustana College; Courtney L. Moore, Augustana College; Andrew C. Mason, University of Toronto at Scarborough; Carrie L. Hall, Augustana College; and Daniel R. Howard, Augustana College

D16 Burying beetle bioacoustics: The role of sound in Nicrophorus intraspecific communication Claire E. Bestul, [email protected], Augustana College; Ashley P. Schmidt, Augustana College; Courtney L. Moore, Augustana College; Nicole L. Lindsey, Augustana College; Andrew C. Mason, University of Toronto at Scarborough; Daniel R. Howard, Augustana College; and Carrie L. Hall, Augustana College

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REGENTS C D17 Nearly frozen: Overwintering behavior of burying beetles (Silphidae: Nicrophorus marginatus) John J. Henderson, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Kearney; Gary Phillips, University of Nebraska at Kearney; and W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney

D18 Fungicide applications to disinfest the walnut twig beetle (Pityophthorus juglandis) of Geosmithia morbida Rachael Fithian, [email protected], Colorado State University; Marcelo Zerillo, Colorado State University; Ned Tisserat, Colorado State University; and Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University

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D19 Impact of wheat streak mosaic and Triticum mosaic viruses on transmission by the wheat curl mite, Aceria tosichella Keifer Camila F. de Oliveira, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Gary Hein, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

D20 The effect of within-plant distribution on the reproductive potential of aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on winter canola (Brassica napus) Ximena Cibils-Stewart, [email protected], Kansas State University; Brian P. McCornack, Kansas State University

D21 Cannibalism in the brown marmorated stink bug (Pentatomidae: Halyomorpha halys)? Quantifying the impact of early instar nymphs Theresa M. Cira, [email protected], University of Minnesota; Robert L. Koch, Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Eric C. Burkness, University of Minnesota; and William D. Hutchison, University of Minnesota

D22 The effect of temperature treatments on the survival of Pityophthorus juglandis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) E. Peachey, [email protected], Colorado State University; R. Fithian, Colorado State University; N. Tisserat, Colorado State University; and W. Cranshaw, Colorado State University

D23 Impact on spring-wheat yield by cereal aphids preyed on by two lady beetle species Ginger M. McNickle, [email protected], South Dakota State University

D24 The impact of Blastobasis repartella (Dietz) (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae) on switchgrass Veronica Calles Torrez, [email protected], South Dakota State University

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M. C. Lettow, [email protected], Michigan State University; L. A. Brudvig, Michigan State University; and D. A. Landis, Michigan State University

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REGENTS C D26 Size selective predation of fish by Hydrophilis triangularis (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae) and Lethocerus americanus (Hemiptera: Belostomatidae) David A. Schumann, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Kearney; Michael C. Cavallaro, University of Nebraska at Kearney; and W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney

D27 Land use change affects spider community structure in the urban ecosystem of Cleveland, Ohio Caitlin E. Burkman, [email protected], The Ohio State University, OARDC; and Mary M. Gardiner, The Ohio State University, OARDC

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REGENTS C D28 Creepy crawlies in concrete: Is it possible to determine post mortem interval of bodies encased in concrete? Gary Phillips, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Kearney; John (Moose) Henderson, University of Nebraska at Kearney; Marc Albrecht, University of Nebraska at Kearney; and W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney

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M.S. PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND TOXICOLOGY

REGENTS C D29 Efficacy of pesticide mixtures on the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Amy L. Willmott, [email protected], Kansas State University; Raymond A. Cloyd, Kansas State University; and Kun Yan Zhu, Kansas State University

D30 RNA interference as a tool for the analysis of gene function in the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata Ashley D. Yates, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Nick Miller, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

D31 An investigation of carrion beetle (Coleoptera: Silphidae) swimming endurance and immersion tolerance as it relates to standard trapping protocol Michael C. Cavallaro, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Kearney; and W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney

PH.D. PLANT-INSECT ECOSYSTEMS Regents C D32 Western corn rootworm and maize growth under varying soil moisture conditions Mervat A. B. Mahmoud, [email protected], University of Missouri; Robert E. Sharp, University of Missouri; Melvin J. Oliver, University of Missouri; and Bruce E. Hibbard, University of Missouri

D33 Orientation behavior of the stored-product mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Shrank) towards meat products with various treatments Barbara A. Amoah, [email protected], Kansas State University; Michael J. Aikins, Kansas State University; Salehe Abbar, Kansas State

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University; and Thomas W. Phillips, Kansas State University

D34 Soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) feeding behavior on thiamethoxam-treated soybeans Mitchell Stamm, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Tiffany Heng-Moss, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Frederick Baxendale, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Blair Siegfried, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Thomas Hunt, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and John Reese, Kansas State University

D35 Life history of Colaspis crinicornis Schaeffer (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Nebraska Kentaro Miwa, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Lance J. Meinke, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

D36 Parasitoid presence and predation of sugarcane borer (Diatraea saccharalis Fabricius) eggs in sugarcane and APP (area of permanent preservation) fragments Jessica Jurzenski, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Odair A. Fernandes, Universidade Estadual Paulista; Audrey Konda, Universidade Estadual Paulista; and W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney

D37 Using entomopathogenic nematodes to manage codling moth in Michigan apple orchards Nathaniel J. Walton, [email protected], Michigan State University; and Matthew Grieshop, Michigan State University

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9:15 AM – 12:00 PM

REGENTS C D38 Larval food stress influences adult immunity in Aedes aegypti Jennifer A. Breaux, [email protected], Illinois State University; and Steven A. Juliano, Illinois State University

D39 Subterranean termite (Isoptera: Reticulitermes) community dynamics along a gradient of urbanization: from undeveloped agriculture and forested landscapes to 20 year old subdivisions Paul S. Botch, [email protected], University of Missouri–Columbia; and Richard M. Houseman, University of Missouri

D40 Relative frequency of two entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria and Metarhizium (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae), from soils of forested and urban habitats Tamra Reall, [email protected], University of Missouri; and Richard M. Houseman, University of Missouri

D41 Different physiological roles of two dopamine receptors in isolated salivary glands of the blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis Donghun Kim, [email protected], Kansas State University; Ladislav Simo, Kansas State University; and Yoonseong Park, Kansas State University

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STUDENT COMPETITION PAPERS

B. S./M.S. PLANT-INSECT ECOSYSTEMS

CHANCELLOR 2/3

MODERATORS: PAUL BORTH, DOW AGROSCIENCES DAVID MARGOLIES, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

9:15 AM 030 The birds and the beetles: American burying beetle numbers correlate with Northern Bobwhite numbers in south- central Nebraska Kari L. Page, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Kearney; Thomas (T.J.) Walker, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission; and W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney

9:27 AM 031 Sublethal effects of plant defenses on Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, larvae Gabrielle B. Cooper, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Nicholas J. Miller, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

9:39 AM 032 Conophthorin enhances the efficacy of ethanol-baited traps for monitoring the granulate ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) Nicole R. VanDerLaan-Hannon, [email protected], Purdue University; and Matthew D. Ginzel, Purdue University

9:51 AM 033 Selection and genetic analysis of behavioral traits of European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), plant abandonment vs. plant establishment Michael Allen Rausch, [email protected], Iowa State University; Jeremy A. Kroemer, Iowa State University; Tyasning Kroemer, MONDAY MORNING 37

Iowa State University; Susan E. Moser, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc; and Richard L. Hellmich, USDA-ARS

10:03 AM 034 An evaluation of management tactics for the wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella Keifer) and the wheat-mite- virus complex Anthony J. McMechan, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Gary L. Hein, University of Nebraska– Lincoln

10:15 AM 035 The effects of cropping systems on entomopathogenic fungi Eric H. Clifton, [email protected], Iowa State University; Erin W. Hodgson, Iowa State University; Stefan T. Jaronski, USDA-ARS; and Aaron J. Gassmann, Iowa State University

10:27 AM 036 Effects of temperature and host on the development of Lysiphlebus testaceipes (:Braconidae) Allison Dehnel, [email protected], University of Wisconsin-Madison; and David B. Hogg, University of Wisconsin- Madison

10:39 AM 037 Protecting the good guys from the good guys: Optimizing multiple predator biological control systems Emily Pochubay, [email protected], Michigan State University; Joseph Riddle, Michigan State University; Jeanne Himmelein, Michigan State University; Mark Elzinga, Elzinga and Hoeksema Greenhouses; and Matthew Grieshop, Michigan State University

10:51 AM 038 Evaluating interactions of western corn rootworm with Bt corn Ryan S. Keweshan, [email protected], Iowa State University; Graham Head, Monsanto 38 MONDAY MORNING

Company; and Aaron Gassmann, Iowa State University

11:03 AM 039 Nitrogen application effects on Bt gene expression in corn roots and trait performance against corn rootworms (Diabrotica spp.) Trisha Franz, [email protected], University of Minnesota; and Ken Ostlie, University of Minnesota

11:15 AM 040 Factors influencing soybean aphid mortality during rainstorm events Caitlin C. Krueger, [email protected], University of Minnesota

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M.S. PLANT-INSECT ECOSYSTEMS

REGENTS D

MODERATORS: KELLEY TILMON, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY SUE BLODGETT, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

9:15 AM 041 Integrating biological control and chemical control for management of cole crops Emily K. Linkous, [email protected], The Ohio State University; and Celeste Welty, The Ohio State University

9:27 AM 042 Cold tolerance of introduced emerald ash borer parasitoids Anthony A. Hanson, [email protected], University of Minnesota; and Robert C. Venette, USDA - Forest Service

9:39 AM 043 Survey of insect pollinators in soybean fields: community identification and sampling method analysis Kelly Ann Gill, [email protected], Iowa State University; and Matthew O'Neal, Iowa State University

9:51 AM 044 Potential lethal effects of commonly applied turfgrass fungicides on the larvae of Popillia japonica (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Glen R. Obear, [email protected], University of Wisconsin-Madison; Robert Chris Williamson, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Patrick J. Liesch, University of Wisconsin- Madison

10:03 AM 045 Evaluation of reproductive stage soybeans for resistance to the soybean aphid, Aphis glycines Matsumura (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

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Travis J. Prochaska, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lanae M. Pierson, University of Nebraska– Lincoln; Thomas E. Hunt, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Tiffany Heng-Moss, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and John C. Reese, Kansas State University

10:15 AM 046 Evaluation of switchgrass for resistance to potential aphid pests Kyle G. Koch, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Rachael Fithian, Colorado State University; Jeff Bradshaw, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Tiffany Heng- Moss, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

10:27 AM 047 Fitness costs of Bt resistance in western corn rootworm Amanda M. Hoffmann, [email protected], Iowa State University; and Aaron J. Gassmann, Iowa State University

10:39 AM 048 Effects of Rag1 soybeans on the development and performance of noctuid larvae Robert F. Bruner, [email protected], Iowa State University; Aaron Gassmann, Iowa State University; Erin Hodgson, Iowa State University; and Matt O'Neal, Iowa State University

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STUDENT COMPETITION PAPERS

M.S. SYSTEMATICS, EVOLUTION, AND BIODIVERSITY; PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND TOXICOLOGY; MEDICAL, URBAN, AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY

REGENTS E

MODERATORS: KYLE JORDAN, BASF MARION ELLIS, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN

9:15 AM 049 What’s sex got to do, got to do with it? Hunger-dependent antipredator behavior, protandry, and size dimorphism of two Aedesmosquitoes Jillian Chamberlain, [email protected], Illinois State University; and Steven Juliano, Illinois State University

9:27 AM 050 Local and landscape determinants for populations of pollinating bees and natural enemies within an agricultural landscape Jason M. Nelson, [email protected], Miami University; and Thomas O. Crist, Miami University

9:39 AM 051 Variation in susceptibility of laboratory and field strains of three stored product insect species to insecticides recommended for empty bin treatments Blossom Sehgal, [email protected], Kansas State University; Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Kansas State University; Mukti Ghimire, Kansas State University; and Frank Arthur, USDA-ARS

9:51 AM 052 Sublethal effects of hydroxamic acids on larvae of western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera Zixiao Zhao, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and

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Nick Miller, University of Nebraska– Lincoln

10:03 AM 053 Presence of flour can influence the efficacy of pyrethrin aerosol spray against flour beetles Kabita Kharel, [email protected], Kansas State University; Kun-Yan Zhu, Kansas State University; Frank H. Arthur, USDA-ARS; and James Campbell, USDA-ARS

10:15 AM 054 Evaluating the effects of insect growth regulators upon adult Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Peter J. Brabant, [email protected], University of Kentucky; Chris Stone, The Ohio State University; and Stephen L. Dobson, University of Kentucky

10:27 AM 055 Immunological effects of parental care in the beetle, Nicrophorus marginatus Robert Stanton, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Omaha; and Claudia Rauter, University of Nebraska at Omaha

10:39 AM 056 Paper Withdrawn

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PH.D. PLANT-INSECT ECOSYSTEMS I

REGENTS F

MODERATORS: SHARON DOBESH, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY BILL HUTCHISON, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

9:15 AM 057 Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) biomass response to simulated insect defoliation Fatima Mustafa, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Muhammad Irfan Ullah, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Robert Mitchell, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney; and John E. Foster, University of Nebraska– Lincoln

9:27 AM 058 Effects of cover crop and extended rotation on insect taxa and plant disease pressure Mike W. Dunbar, [email protected], Iowa State University; Aaron J. Gassmann, Iowa State University; and Matthew E. O'Neal, Iowa State University

9:39 AM 059 Seasonal patterns in generalist predator trophic interactions based on molecular gut-content analysis Julie A. Peterson, [email protected], University of Kentucky; Kacie J. Athey, University of Kentucky; Eric G Chapman, University of Kentucky; and James D. Harwood, University of Kentucky

9:51 AM 060 Interactions of biological control, host plant resistance, and seed treatment in soybean aphid management

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Thelma Heidel, [email protected], University of Minnesota; and David W. Ragsdale, Texas A&M University

10:03 AM 061 Spatial pattern of Bemisia tabaci biotype B (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) nymphs on tomato plants Diego F. Rincon, rincon- [email protected], The Ohio State University; Luis A. Cañas, The Ohio State University; and Casey W. Hoy, The Ohio State University

10:15 AM 062 The pentatomid hunters: molecular tracking of predation on stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in cotton and soybeans Kacie J. Athey, [email protected], University of Kentucky; John R. Ruberson, University of Georgia; and James D. Harwood, University of Kentucky

10:27 AM 063 Validation of a nested error component model to estimate damage caused by corn rootworm larvae Nicholas A. Tinsley, [email protected], University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ronald E. Estes, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign; and Michael E. Gray, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign

10:39 AM 064 Colorado potato beetle (Coleoptera: Leptinotarsa decemlineata) diapause phenology and neonicotinoid resistance in Wisconsin Anders Huseth, [email protected], University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Russell L. Groves, University of Wisconsin-Madison

10:51 AM 065 Evaluating selected yield parameters of glyphosate-tolerant sugar beet varieties subjected to sugar beet root MONDAY MORNING 45

aphid (Pemphigus betae Doane) infestation R. J. Pretorius, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Jeff Bradshaw, University of Nebraska– Lincoln; and Gary Hein, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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STUDENT COMPETITION PAPERS

PH.D. PLANT-INSECT ECOSYSTEMS II

ALUMNI

MODERATORS: TOM PHILLIPS, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MICHAEL CROSSLEY, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

9:15 AM 066 A comparison of dung beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) attraction to native and exotic mammal dung Sean D. Whipple, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney; and Jeffrey D. Bradshaw, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

9:27 AM 067 Rangeland grasshoppers (Orthoptera: Acrididae) consume less than their actual damage: A study to examine the clipping behavior in grasshoppers Muhammad Irfan Ullah, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Fatima Mustafa, University of Nebraska– Lincoln; Mathew L. Brust, Chadron State College; W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney; and Kerri M. Farnsworth-Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney

9:39 AM 068 Are two genes better than one for soybean aphid management? Michael T. McCarville, [email protected], Iowa State University; Matt O'Neal, Iowa State University; Kelley Tilmon, South Dakota State University; Bruce D. Potter, University of Minnesota; Brian P. McCornack, Kansas State University; Eileen M. Cullen, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and John F. Tooker, Pennsylvania State University

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9:51 AM 069 What role do alate soybean aphids (Aphis glycines) play in the spread of Soybean mosaic virus? Adam J. Varenhorst, [email protected], Iowa State University; and Matthew O'Neal, Iowa State University

10:03 AM 070 Body size influences levels of pheromone production in the longhorned beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae): a result of larval host quality? Gabriel P. Hughes, [email protected], Purdue University; and Matthew Ginzel, Purdue University

10:15 AM 071 Using blue cross vane traps to collect insects other than bees Wayne J. Ohnesorg, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Marion D. Ellis, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Thomas E. Hunt, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Robert J. Wright, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

10:27 AM 072 Expression profiling of three defense- related buffalograss transcripts in response to chinch bug feeding Crystal M. Ramm, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Aaron J. Saathoff, USDA-ARS; Tiffany Heng- Moss, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Fred Baxendale, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Paul Twigg, University of Nebraska at Kearney; and Lisa Baird, University of San Diego

10:39 AM 073 Biological control in Kentucky winter wheat: using molecular tools to create sustainable management techniques Katelyn A. Kowles, [email protected], University of Kentucky; Douglas W. Johnson, 48 MONDAY MORNING

University of Kentucky; and James D. Harwood, University of Kentucky

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PH.D. SYSTEMATICS, EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY; PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND TOXICOLOGY; MEDICAL, URBAN, AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY

REGENTS AB

MODERATORS: JOHN OBRYCKI, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RACHAEL FITHIAN, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

9:15 AM 074 Habitat characteristics and larval abundances of medically important species in central Illinois Katie May Westby, [email protected], Illinois State University; and Steven Juliano, Illinois State University

9:27 AM 075 Properties of tick-borne Langat virus during growth in Ixodes scapularis ISE6 cells and host proteome change following infection Jeffrey M. Grabowski, [email protected], Purdue University; Rushika Perera, Purdue University; Catherine A. Hill, Purdue University; and Richard J. Kuhn, Purdue University

9:39 AM 076 Effect of alcohol concentrations in reconstituted human blood on fecundity of bed bugs (Cimex lectularius L.) Ralph Narain, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Shripat Kamble, University of Nebraska– Lincoln; and Nicholas Miller, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

9:51 AM 077 A tale of two facilities: Impact of sanitation on the effectiveness and reliability of pest management programs in two food processing facilities; Scott Williams, 50 MONDAY MORNING

[email protected], Purdue University; and Linda Mason, Purdue University

10:03 AM 078 Colony genetic organization and pattern of subterranean termite (Reticulitermes falvipes) over the three years field season in Nebraska Abdul Hafiz Ab Majid, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Shripat T. Kamble, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

10:15 AM 079 Current knowledge and predictions on the crepuscular bee Ptiloglossa (: Diphaglossinae) Rita Isabel Vélez-Ruiz, [email protected], South Dakota State University

10:27 AM 080 Understanding mechanisms underlying predator induced wing polyphenism in the pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum) Swapna R. Purandare, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Jennifer A. Brisson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Brigitte Tenhumberg, University of Nebraska– Lincoln

10:39 AM 081 Effect of Cry1F corn on larval feeding and movement of susceptible and resistant fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Ana Maria Velez, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Analiza P. Alves, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc; Anthony J. McMechan, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Blair Siegfried, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

10:51 AM 082 Prostaglandin E2 synthase in the blacklegged tick,Ixodes scapularis

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Joshua R. Urban, [email protected], Kansas State University; and Yoonseong Park, Kansas State University

11:03 AM 083 Fitness effects of cold in the light brown apple moth (Epiphyas postvittana) Amy C. Morey, [email protected], University of Minnesota; Robert C. Venette, University of Minnesota; and William D. Hutchison, University of Minnesota

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JUNE 4, 2012 MONDAY AFTERNOON

Registration 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

A-V Room & Employment Room 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM Chancellor I

Student Competition Posters 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Regents C

Symposium – Insect Allergy 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Regents D

Symposium – Researching the Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Insects in the North Central Region 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Regents E

Symposium – Blending Some “New School” Approaches to Pest Management While Revisiting Some Key Vegetable Pests “Old School” 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Regents F

Industry Opportunities for Entomology Graduates 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Regents F

Photo Salon 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Chancellor 2/3

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SYMPOSIUM

BLENDING SOME “NEW SCHOOL” APPROACHES TO PEST MANAGEMENT WHILE REVISITING SOME KEY VEGETABLE PESTS “OLD SCHOOL” STYLE

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM REGENTS F

ORGANIZERS AND MODERATORS: JAMES JASINSKI, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION MARY M. GARDINER, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, OARDC

1:30 PM 010 Development of a new school biocontrol curriculum for vegetable growers and gardeners in the Midwest Mary M. Gardiner, [email protected], The Ohio State University, OARDC; James Jasinski, The Ohio State University Extension; Celeste Welty, The Ohio State University; Zsofia Szendrei, Michigan State University; Abby Seaman, Cornell University; Alexandria N. Bryant, Michigan State University; Brett R. Blaauw, Michigan State University; J. Megan Woltz, Michigan State University; Ben Phillips, The Ohio State University; Chelsea Smith, The Ohio State University, OARDC; Caitlin Burkman, The Ohio State University, OARDC; Scott P. Prajzner, The Ohio State University, OARDC; and Sarah Rose, Ohio State University

1:50 PM 011 Developing online image-based insect identification systems Hang-Kwang Luh, [email protected], Oregon State University

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2:10 PM 012 The ScoutPro Soy app: working through private companies to develop "extension" resources Daren Mueller, [email protected], Iowa State University

2:30 PM 013 Is Ohio the gateway for brown marmorated stink bug into the north central region? James Jasinski, [email protected], The Ohio State University Extension; and Celeste Welty, The Ohio State University

2:50 PM 014 Corn earworm management in sweet corn: pheromone traps, insecticides, and Bt toxins Richard Weinzierl, [email protected], University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

3:10 PM 015 Are insects important pests in high tunnels? Sarah L. Thompson, [email protected], Purdue University; and Rick Foster, Purdue University

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SYMPOSIUM

INSECT ALLERGY

1:30 PM – 4:40 PM REGENTS D

ORGANIZER AND MODERATOR: SHRIPAT T. KAMBLE, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN

1:30 PM 016 General background - Allergy to arthropods Shripat T. Kamble, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln

1:45 PM 017 Venom cross-reactivity James Tracy, [email protected], Allergy, Asthma Immunology Associates

2:15 PM 018 Venom immunotherapy Vinay Mehta, [email protected], Allergy, Asthma Immunology Associates

3:00 PM Break

3:15 PM 019 Human allergy and treatment of Hymenopteran venoms Lizette Dahlgren, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln

3:45 PM 020 Allergy to bed bug bites Susan Jones, [email protected], The Ohio State University

4:15 PM 021 Cockroach allergens Shripat T. Kamble, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln

4:35 PM Concluding Remarks

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SYMPOSIUM

RESEARCHING THE RARE, THREATENED, OR ENDANGERED INSECTS IN THE NORTH CENTRAL REGION

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM REGENTS E

ORGANIZER AND MODERATOR: JESSICA JURZENSKI, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN

1:30 PM 022 American burying beetles in Nebraska: predicting occurrence, updated distribution data, and habitat association Jessica Jurzenski, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney; Andy Bishop, US Fish and Wildlife Service; and Roger Grosse, US Fish and Wildlife Service

2:00 PM 023 Minimizing take: conservation strategies for the American burying beetle, a highly mobile habitat generalist W. Wyatt Hoback, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Kearney

2:30 PM 024 Contributions of hibernal emergence of Chironomidae (Diptera) to documented biodiversity from Nebraska streams Barbara Hayford, [email protected], Wayne State College; and William Mausbach, Wayne State College

3:00 PM 025 Regal fritillary populations and nectar plants at four eastern Nebraska prairies

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Theodore Burk, [email protected], Creighton University

3:30 PM 026 Range extensions for the beautiful tiger beetle, Cicindela pulchra Say, using remote sensing and bedrock geology Mathew Brust, [email protected], Chadron State College

4:00 PM 027 Spotting lost lady beetles in the North Central Region Louis S. Hesler, [email protected], USDA-ARS; Pamela B. Bartlett, South Dakota State University; John Losey, Cornell University; Michael A. Catangui, IVESCO; Ginger M. McNickle, South Dakota State University; Danielle M. Brandt, South Dakota State University; and Janet H. Gritzner, South Dakota State University

4:30 PM 028 Current status and conservation update on the Salt Creek tiger beetle, Cicindela nevadica lincolniana Stephen M. Spomer, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln

5:00 PM 029 The current conservation status of the Platte River caddisfly (Ironoquia plattensis Alexander & Whiles) and potential factors influencing its decline Michael C. Cavallaro, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Kearney; Lindsay A. Vivian, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney

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A-V Room & Employment Room 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM Chancellor I

Submitted Poster Set-up 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Regents C

Linnaean Games: Finals 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Regents AB

Student Mixer 9:00 PM – midnight Regents AB

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Registration 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

A-V Room & Employment Room 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM Chancellor I

NCERA-222 Meeting 7:30 AM – 12 Noon Executive Board Room

Submitted Posters 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Regents C

Symposium – Innovative Educational Outreach via Zoos, Museums, and Partnership Programs 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Regents E

Symposium – Stress Biology Research: Genetic, Molecular, and Population Level Approaches 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Regents F

Symposium – Flies, Microbes, and Health 8:00 AM – 12 Noon Regents D

Awards Luncheon 12 Noon – 1:30 PM Regents AB

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SUBMITTED POSTERS

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

PLANT-INSECT ECOSYSTEMS REGENTS C D42 Differences in rate of gene flow in pheromone races of European corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in the northeastern US: Greater isolation of E-race populations Jing Sun, [email protected], Iowa State University; Brad S. Coates, USDA-ARS; Nicholas J. Miller, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Shelby J. Fleischer, Pennsylvania State University; and Thomas W. Sappington, USDA-ARS

D43 Pioneer’s IRM plans for corn rootworm management David Onstad, [email protected], Dupont Agricultural Biotechnology; Zaiqi Pan, Dupont Agricultural Biotechnology; Bruce Stanley, Dupont Agricultural Biotechnology; Laura Higgins, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc; Rachel R. Binning, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc; Clint Pilcher, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc; and Lindsey Flexner, Dupont Agricultural Biotechnology

D44 Modeling resistance evolution to Bt toxins in pests of transgenic crops Haridas Chirakkal, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Brigitte Tenhumberg, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

D45 Evaluation of cross-resistance between mCry3A and Cry3Bb1-selected western corn rootworm colonies Sarah N. Zukoff, [email protected], University of Missouri; Daniel L. Frank, West Virginia University; Anthony Zukoff, USDA -ARS; Julie Barry, USDA-ARS; and Bruce E. Hibbard, USDA-ARS

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D46 Catch my drift? Bt pollen dispersal and the integrity of non-Bt refugia for lepidopteran resistance management in maize Eric C. Burkness, University of Minnesota; and William D. Hutchison, [email protected], University of Minnesota

D47 Comparative susceptibility of laboratory and field-collected populations of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) to Cry1F Bt protein Mary Kubiszak, [email protected], Dow AgroSciences

D48 Impact of Refuge Advanced® powered by SmartStax® on the movement of the European corn borer, Ostrinia nubilalis, 2009-2011 Patti Prasifka, [email protected], Dow AgroSciences; Bradley W. Hopkins, Dow AgroSciences; Dwain M. Rule, Dow AgroSciences; Deane Zahn, Dow AgroSciences; William H. Hendrix, Dow AgroSciences; and Nick Storer, Dow AgroSciences

D49 Field trial performance of Refuge Advanced® powered by SmartStax® for control of western corn rootworm in the U.S. corn belt Kevin Johnson, [email protected], Dow AgroSciences; Patti Prasifka, Dow AgroSciences; Dwain M. Rule, Dow AgroSciences; William H. Hendrix, Dow AgroSciences; Nick Storer, Dow AgroSciences; and Deane Zahn, Dow AgroSciences

D50 Yield Response of insecticide application to Bt rootworm corn in Northeast Nebraska Keith Jarvi, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Thomas Hunt, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Logan Dana, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

D51 Male reproductive competition and components of female fitness in northern corn rootworm in relation to body size

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B. Wade French, [email protected], USDA-ARS; and Leslie Hammack, USDA-ARS- NCARL (RETIRED)

D52 The interactive effects of temperature and plant resistance on the soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) Rebecca Whalen, North Dakota State University; and Jason P. Harmon, [email protected], North Dakota State University

D53 Soybean KS-4202 tolerance to soybean aphid under field conditions Edson L. L. Baldin, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Thomas E. Hunt, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Tiffany Heng- Moss, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lia S. Marchi, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Travis J. Prochaska, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and John C. Reese, Kansas State University

D54 Inheritance of soybean aphid virulence to Rag1 resistance Anitha Chirumamilla, [email protected], University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Curtis B. Hill, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign; Rosanna Giordano, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and Glen L. Hartman, USDA-ARS and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

D55 Inventory and assessment of natural enemies of the soybean aphid in eastern South Dakota Louis S. Hesler, [email protected], USDA-ARS

D56 Effect of nitrogen source on parasitization of soybean aphids by Lysiphlebus testaceipes Deirdre Prischmann-Voldseth, [email protected], North Dakota State University; Stephanie Swenson, North Dakota State University; Samantha Brunner, North Dakota State University; and R. Jay Goos, North Dakota State University

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Binodoxys communis on a resistant soybean cultivar Elissa S. Ballman, [email protected], North Dakota State University; Kiran Ghising, North Dakota State University; Deirdre A. Prischmann-Voldseth, North Dakota State University; and Jason P. Harmon, North Dakota State University

D58 Effects of winter cover crops on ground beetle abundances Laura A. Campbell, [email protected], Southern Illinois University Carbondale; and Bryan G. Young, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

D59 Run over by a truck: Buried burying beetles survive off road traffic W. Wyatt Hoback, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Kearney; Silviane Santiago, University of Nebraska at Kearney; Ana Mijone, University of Nebraska at Kearney; Camila C. Rosim, University of Nebraska at Kearney; Jess Lammers, University of Nebraska at Kearney; and Jessica Jurzenski, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

D60 Autumn insecticide applications as a control measure against spring alfalfa weevil (Hypera postica) infestations Alysha M. Soper, [email protected], Kansas State University; R. Jeff Whitworth, Kansas State University; Holly Davis, Kansas State University; and Brian P. McCornack, Kansas State University

D61 Pest management of insects and diseases in crops used for nutritional supplements Jaime Molina-Ochoa, [email protected], Nutrilite S. de R. L. de C. V; Agustín Gonzaléz- Ortiz, Nutrilite S. de R. L. de C. V; Alberto Novela-Chávez, Nutrilite S. de R. L. de C. V; Gerardo Gordillo-Sobrino, Nutrilite S. de R. L. de C. V; Kathleen M. Kneeland, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and John E. Foster, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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D62 Impact of prescribed burning on Cerambycidae in mixed-oak forests of southern Ohio David J. Horn, [email protected], Ohio State University

SYSTEMATICS, EVOLUTION, AND BIODIVERSITY

REGENTS C D63 DNA methylation of the wing polyphenism in the pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum) Mary Chaffee, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Jennifer Brisson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

D64 Male acoustic advertisement patterns and female mate choice in the lek-mating prairie mole cricket (Gryllotalpa major Saussure) Courtney L. Moore, Augustana College; Claire E. Bestul, Augustana College; Ashley P. Schmidt, Augustana College; Brooke K. Woelber, Augustana College; Christina H. Johnson, Augustana College; Carrie L. Hall, Augustana College; and Daniel R. Howard, [email protected], Augustana College;

D65 Spatial distribution, habitat preference, and population estimate of the endangered American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) in a highly disturbed grassland- forest mosaic Daniel R. Howard, Augustana College; and Carrie L. Hall, [email protected], Augustana College

D66 Pollinator preferences and their potential effects on floral trait diversity Margaret W. Thairu, [email protected], University of Wisconsin-Madison

D67 Using genotype to determine phenotype: Genetic markers that differentiate Ostrinia nubilalis E- and Z-pheromone races Brad S. Coates, [email protected], USDA-ARS; Holly Lynn Johnson, University of Delaware; Charles Mason, University of

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Delaware; Richard Hellmich, USDA-ARS; and Thomas W. Sappington, USDA-ARS

D68 Inheritance and fitness costs of Bt resistance for a field-derived strain of western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte) David A. Ingber, [email protected], Iowa State University; Graham Head, Monsanto Company; and Aaron J. Gassmann, Iowa State University

D69 Genetic variation of the large carpenter bees, Xylocopa virginica and X. micans D. Tripodi, University of Arkansas; and Allen L. Szalanski, [email protected], University of Arkansas

MEDICAL, URBAN AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY

REGENTS C D70 Proactive Bed Bug Management: Pilot Protocol for Hotel Settings Sharon M. Dobesh, [email protected], Kansas State University; Jason M. Meyers, BASF; Travis Aggson, American Pest Management, Inc; Joey Hoke, American Pest Management, Inc

D71 Warble? What's a warble? A recap of the human bot , Dermatobia hominis. K. Kneeland, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Steven R. Skoda, USDA-ARS; and John E. Foster, University of Nebraska– Lincoln

D72 Analyzing population genetics data: a comparison of the software Kathleen M. Kneeland, University of Nebraska– Lincoln; Steven R. Skoda, USDA-ARS; and John E. Foster, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND TOXICOLOGY REGENTS C D73 Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) peroxidases and their potential role in insect resistance Nathan Palmer, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Gautam Sarath, USDA-ARS; and Tiffany Heng-Moss, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

D74 Population growth of the mite Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) on cured ham treated with food-safe materials Salehe Abbar, [email protected], Kansas State University; M. Wes Schilling, Mississippi State University; and Thomas W. Phillips, Kansas State University

D75 Effect of host plant on cold hardiness of Epiphyas postvittana Laurel A. Mosca, [email protected], University of Minnesota; Amy C. Morey, University of Minnesota; Robert C. Venette, USDA - Forest Service; and William D. Hutchison, University of Minnesota

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SYMPOSIUM

STRESS BIOLOGY RESEARCH: GENETIC, MOLECULAR, AND POPULATION LEVEL APPROACHES

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM

REGENTS F

ORGANIZERS AND MODERATORS: LARAMY ENDERS, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN NICHOLAS J. MILLER, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN

8:00 AM 084 What is stress and how do we measure it?: Response to stress in the Soybean Aphid Laramy Enders, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Tiffany Heng-Moss, University of Nebraska– Lincoln; Jennifer Brisson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Ryan Bickel, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Blair Siegfried, University of Nebraska– Lincoln; Anthony Zera, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Nick Miller, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

8:20 AM 085 Fitness costs of insect resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis Aaron J. Gassmann, [email protected], Iowa State University; Jennifer L. Petzold-Maxwell, Iowa State University; Amanda Hoffmann, Iowa State University; Yves Carriere, University of Arizona; and Bruce E. Tabashnik, University of Arizona

8:40 AM 086 Pesticide exposure and stress in honey bees Reed Johnson, [email protected], The Ohio State University–OARDC

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9:00 AM 087 Plant fatty acids and oxylipins: their role in defense against aphids Carlos Avila, [email protected], University of Arkansas

9:20 AM 088 Using RNA-seq to dissect the transcriptomic response of Belgica Antarctica to dehydration Justin Peyton, [email protected], The Ohio State University

9:40 AM 089 Reduced larval viability decreases the liklihood of population replacement by Wolbachia Philip Ray Crain, [email protected], University of Kentucky; and Stephen Dobson, University of Kentucky

10:00 AM 090 Transcriptomics of stress response in soybean aphid fed with resistant (Rag1) soybean Jacob Wenger, [email protected], The Ohio State University, OARDC; Raman Bansal, The Ohio State University, OARDC; and Andrew Michel, The Ohio State University, OARDC

10:20 AM 091 Biogenic amines and polyphenism in pea aphids: is there a link? Neetha Nanoth Vellichirammal, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; DaiTrang Le, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nandakumar Madayiputhiya, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Jennifer Brisson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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SYMPOSIUM

INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH VIA ZOOS, MUSEUMS, AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS

8:00 AM – 11:05 AM

REGENTS E

ORGANIZERS AND MODERATORS: TOM WEISSLING, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN TIFFANY HENG-MOSS, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN

8:00 AM 092 Introductory remarks Tiffany Heng-Moss, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln

8:05 AM 093 Discovering the world of bees Louise Lynch, [email protected], Hudson Highland Nature Museum

8:27 AM 094 Involving the public in citizen science with BeeSpotter Terry Harrison, [email protected], University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign; and Michael McKelvey, University of Illionois

8:49 AM 095 Supporting integration initiatives in Minneapolis schools with a museum insect pollination curriculum Susan J. Weller, [email protected], University of Minnesota; Kevin Williams, Bell Museum of Natural History; Shoghig Berberian, Bell Museum of Natural History; Anita Cholewa, University of Minnesota; and Barbara Coffin, University of Minnesota

9:11 AM Break

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9:26 AM 096 Endangered invertebrate conservation and our efforts at the Henry Doorly Zoo Trace Hardin, [email protected], Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

9:48 AM 097 KSU Insect Zoo: Building and maintaining a campus destination Kiffnie Holt, [email protected], Kansas State University

10:10 AM 098 The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is crawling with bugs Thomas Weissling, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Aimee Johns, Lincoln Children's Zoo; and Tiffany Heng-Moss, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

10:32 AM 099 Panel discussion Thomas Weissling, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Tiffany Heng- Moss, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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SYMPOSIUM

FLIES, MICROBES, AND HEALTH

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

REGENTS D

ORGANIZERS AND MODERATORS: DAVID TAYLOR, USDA-ARS KRISTINA FRIESEN, USDA-ARS DANA NAYDUCH, USDA-ARS

8:00 AM 100 Introduction David B. Taylor, [email protected], USDA-ARS

8:10 AM 101 Microbial processes, substrates, and diversity in the manure environment Dan Miller, [email protected], USDA-ARS

8:30 AM 102 Microbial dynamics relative to stable fly development in winter hay feeding sites Kristina Friesen, [email protected], USDA-ARS

8:50 AM 103 Microbial ecology of stable flies: Effect of bacterial community of aging horse manure on stable fly oviposition and development Ludek Zurek, [email protected], Kansas State University

9:10 AM 104 Volatiles associated with filth fly attraction and oviposition selection: Microbio-chemoecological aspects Jerry Zhu, [email protected], USDA-ARS-NPA

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9:30 AM 105 Immature development and E. coli retention in house flies and stable flies Kateryn Rochon, [email protected], University of Manitoba; Tim Lysyk, Lethbridge Research Centre; and L.B. Selinger, University of Lethbridge

9:50 AM 106 The ecology of STEC O157 in beef cattle feedlots within and between seasons: a role for flies in transmission? David R. Smith, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln

10:10 AM 107 Potential interaction between pathogens and filth flies in cattle production systems Lisa Durso, [email protected], USDA-ARS

10:30 AM 108 Filth flies and microbes: Is there more than just dressing on your salad? Rebecca C. Pace, [email protected], Oklahoma State University; and Astri Wayadande, Oklahoma State University

10:50 AM 109 Monitoring progression of ingested, GFP-expressing bacteria in the digestive tract of the adult stable fly Pia U. Olafson, [email protected], USDA-ARS

11:10 AM 110 Innate immune responses during fly- microbe interactions: impact on microbe fate and vector potential Dana Nayduch, [email protected], USDA- ARS

11:30 AM 111 Summary and Discussion Dana Nayduch, [email protected], USDA- ARS

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JUNE 5, 2012 TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Registration 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A-V Room & Employment Room 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM Chancellor I

Submitted Posters 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Regents C

Awards Luncheon 12 Noon – 1:30 PM Regents AB

Submitted Papers 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Regents E

NCERA-222 Symposium – Advancing the Quality and Applications of Volunteer-collected Data Using Technology and Social Engineering 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Regents D

Symposium – Odd Couples: Symbioses in Insects and their Consequences 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM Regents F

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NCERA-222 SYMPOSIUM

ADVANCING THE QUALITY AND APPLICATIONS OF VOLUNTEER-COLLECTED DATA USING TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL ENGINEERING

2:00 PM – 3:40 PM

REGENTS D

ORGANIZERS AND MODERATORS: BRIAN P. MCCORNACK, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MARY M. GARDINER, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, OARDC

2:00 PM 112 Building a social network around insect surveys Jeff Bradshaw, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln

2:25 PM 113 Mobile apps and web-based decision support systems--thinking big on a limited budget Brian P. McCornack, [email protected], Kansas State University

2:50 PM 114 Lessons from lady beetles; accuracy of citizen science data collected in the U.S. and U.K Mary Gardiner, [email protected], The Ohio State University

3:15 PM 115 Use of web-based support systems to cultivate new research ideas Wendy A. Johnson, [email protected], Kansas State University; and Brian P. McCornack, Kansas State University

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SYMPOSIUM

ODD COUPLES: SYMBIOSES IN INSECTS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

REGENTS F

ORGANIZED BY: NCB-ESA STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

MODERATOR: JULIE A. PETERSON, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

2:00 PM Introductory Remarks

2:05 PM 116 Defining host-symbiont collaboration in termite lignocellulose digestion Michael E. Scharf, [email protected], Purdue University

2:30 PM 117 The importance of symbioses for defining insect diet and trophic position Ryan Schmid, USDA-ARS; Michael Lehman, USDA-ARS Jonathan G. Lundgren, [email protected], USDA-ARS

2:55 PM 118 Facultative bacterial symbionts and aphid evolution: inferences from patterns of geographic variation Jen A. White, [email protected], University of Kentucky

3:20 PM Break

3:35 PM 119 On the presence and generality of a defensive symbiosis in the cowpea aphid, Aphis craccivora 76 TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Mark K. Asplen, [email protected], University of Minnesota

4:00 PM 120 The complex interactions between symbionts and host immunity Nicole Gerardo, [email protected], Emory University

4:25 PM 121 Deception of a parasitic syrphid by honeydew-hungry ants in the urban landscape Sarah J. Vanek, [email protected], University of Kentucky

4:50 PM Concluding Remarks

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SUBMITTED PAPERS

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

REGENTS E

MODERATORS: SEAN WHIPPLE, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN MIKE CULY, DOW AGROSCIENCES

2:00 PM 122 Cross-pollination between Bt and non- Bt plants in seed mix refugia Matthew W. Carroll, [email protected], Monsanto Company; Graham P. Head, Monsanto Company; Christopher Schuster, Monsanto; Kate Turner, Monsanto; Iryna Nahirna, Monsanto; and Katie Niemeyer, Monsanto

2:12 PM 123 Interactions among Bt maize, entomopathogens and rootworm species in the field: effects on survival, yield and root injury Jennifer Petzold Maxwell, [email protected], Iowa State University; Michael Dunbar, Iowa State University; Eric H. Clifton, Iowa State University; Stefan T. Jaronski, USDA- ARS; Mark A. Jackson, USDA-ARS; and Aaron J. Gassmann, Iowa State University

2:24 PM 124 Pheromone-based monitoring and management of the millet stem borer, Coniesta ignefusalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Ousmane Youm, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Yacouba Maliki, Formerly, ICRISAT Sahelian Centre; David R. Hall, University of Greenwich; Dudley I. 78 TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Farman, University of Greenwich; K. M. Kneeland, University of Nebraska– Lincoln; and John E. Foster, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

2:36 PM 125 Seasonal occurrence and field damage of corn blotch leafminer (Agromyza parvicornis) in south central Nebraska Ronald C. Seymour, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Robert J. Wright, University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Terry A. DeVries, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

2:48 PM 126 Mechanisms of action for monoterpenoid botanical insecticides Joel R. Coats, [email protected], Iowa State University; Aaron D. Gross, Iowa State University; Fan Tong, Iowa State University; and Michael J. Kimber, Iowa State University

3:00 PM 127 TransformTM, a novel sulfoxamine insecticide to control soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) from Dow AgroSciences Neil Spomer, [email protected], Dow AgroSciences; James Thomas, Dow AgroSciences; Scott Ditmarsen, Dow AgroSciences; Kevin Johnson, Dow AgroSciences; Patti Prasifka, Dow AgroSciences; Dave Ruen, Dow AgroSciences; and Eric Scherder, Dow AgroSciences

3:12 PM 128 Is the silver bullet of neonicotinoid seed treatments hitting an unintended target? Effects of neonicotinoids on plants, unsusceptible pests and natural enemies Ada Szczepaniec, [email protected], South Dakota State University; and Micky Eubanks, Texas A&M University

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3:24 PM 129 How many insecticides can be formulated into a pre-mix? Paul W. Borth, [email protected], Dow AgroSciences; and Ray E. Boucher, Dow AgroSciences

3:36 PM 130 Metamorphosis does not completely decouple developmental environments from the adult phenotype in the burying beetle, Nicrophorus pustutlatus. Chris R. Effken, [email protected], University of Nebraska at Omaha; and Claudia M. Rauter, University of Nebraska at Omaha

3:48 PM 131 Using web-based key character and classification instruction for teaching undergraduate students insect identification Douglas Golick, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Tiffany Heng-Moss, University of Nebraska– Lincoln; and Leon G. Higley, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

4:00 PM 132 Effect of the US-52 prairie planting on plant, butterfly, and ground beetle communities Kirk J. Larsen, [email protected], Luther College

4:12 PM 133 Potential for methyl isothiocyanate to be used as a fumigant against stored product insects Michael J. Aikins, mja8338@k- state.edu, Kansas State University; and Thomas W. Phillips, Kansas State University

4:24 PM 134 Survey of tick prevalence on small mammal hosts in Southeast Nebraska Timothy M. Hotaling, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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4:36 PM 135 Seasonal population trends of pasture flies of cattle in West Central Nebraska with and without management David Boxler, [email protected], University of Nebraska–Lincoln; and Gary Brewer, University of Nebraska– Lincoln

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JUNE 5, 2012 TUESDAY EVENING

A-V Room & Employment Room 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM Chancellor I

Special Event: Entomology Hall Open House 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM UNL East Campus

Special Event: Nebraska State Museum Tour 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM UNL City Campus; Nebraska Hall

Special Event: Lincoln Saltdogs Baseball Game 7:05 PM – 10:30 PM Hawks Field, Lincoln

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JUNE 6, 2012 WEDNESDAY

Registration 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Final Business Meeting 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Regents C

Final NCB Executive Committee Meeting 10:00 AM – 12 Noon Executive Board Room

Special Event: Spring Creek Prairie Tour 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Denton, Nebraska

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AUTHOR INDEX (BY PRESENTATION NUMBER)

Abbar, Salehe D33, D74 Ab Majid, Abdul Hafiz 078 Aggson, Travis D70 Aikins, Michael J. 133, D33 Albrecht, Marc D28 Albright, Kira L. D05 Alves, Analiza P. 081 Amoah, Barbara A. D33 Arthur, Frank H. 003, 051, 053 Asplen, Mark K. 119 Athey, Kacie J. 059, 062 Avila, Carlos 087 Bahnson, Anna B. D13 Baird, Lisa 072 Baldin, Edson L. L. D53 Ballman, Elissa S. D57 Bansal, Raman 090 Barry, Julie D45 Bartlett, Pamela B. 027 Baxendale, Frederick 072, D34 Berberian, Shoghig 095 Bestul, Claire E. D15, D16, D64 Bickel, Ryan 084 Binning, Rachel R. D43 Bishop, Andy 022 Blaauw, Brett R. 010 Borth, Paul W. 129 Botch, Paul S. D39 Boucher, Ray E. 129 Boxler, David 135 Brabant, Peter J. 054 Bradshaw, Jeffrey D. 046, 065, 066, 112, D04, D08 Brandt, Danielle M. 027

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Breaux, Jennifer A. D38 Brewer, Gary 135 Brisson, Jennifer A. 080, 084, 091, D63 Brudvig, L. A. D25 Bruner, Robert F. 048 Brunner, Samantha D56 Brust, Mathew L. 026, 067 Bryant, Alexandria N. 010 Buckman, Karrie 006 Burk, Theodore 025 Burkman, Caitlin E. 010, D27 Burkness, Eric C. D21, D46 Calles Torrez, Veronica D24 Campbell, James F. 009, 053 Campbell, Laura A. D58 Cañas, Luis A. 061 Carriere, Yves 085 Carroll, Matthew W. 122 Catangui, Michael A. 027 Cavallaro, Michael C. 029, D26, D31 Chaffee, Mary D63 Chamberlain, Jillian 049 Chapman, Eric G 059 Chirakkal, Haridas D44 Chirumamilla, Anitha D54 Cholewa, Anita 095 Cibils-Stewart, Ximena D20 Cira, Theresa M. D21 Clifton, Eric H. 035, 123 Cloyd, Raymond A. D29 Coates, Brad S. D42, D67 Coats, Joel R. 126 Coffin, Barbara 095 Conley, Adrienne L. D10 Cooper, Gabrielle B. 031 Crain, Philip Ray 089 Cranshaw, Whitney D18, D22 AUTHOR INDEX 85

Crist, Thomas O. 050 Cullen, Eileen M. 068 Dahlgren, Lizette 019 Dana, Logan D50 Davis, Holly D60 Dehnel, Allison 036 de Oliveira, Camila F. D19 DePerno, Morgan D. D11 DeVries, Terry A. 125 Ditmarsen, Scott 127 Dobesh, Sharon M. D70 Dobson, Stephen L. 054, 089 Dunbar, Mike W. 058, 123 Durso, Lisa 107 Effken, Chris R. 130 Ellis, Marion D. 071 Elzinga, Mark 037 Enders, Laramy 084 Estes, Ronald E. 063, D06, D07 Eubanks, Micky 128 Farman, Dudley I. 124 Farnsworth-Hoback, Kerri M. 067 Fernandes, Odair A. D36 Fithian, Rachael 046, D18, D22 Fleischer, Shelby J. D42 Flexner, Lindsey D43 Foster, John E. 057, 124, D61, D71, D72 Foster, Rick 015, D05 Frank, Daniel L. D45 Franz, Trisha 039 French, B. Wade D51 Friesen, Kristina 102 Gardiner, Mary M. 010, 114, D27 Gassmann, Aaron J. 035, 038, 047, 048, 058, 085, 123, D68 Gerardo, Nicole 120 Ghimire, Mukti 051

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Ghising, Kiran D57 Gibbons, Nathan T. D07 Gill, Kelly Ann 043 Ginzel, Matthew D. 032, 070 Giordano, Rosanna D54 Golick, Douglas 131 Gonzaléz-Ortiz, Agustín D61 Goos, R. Jay D56 Gordillo-Sobrino, Gerardo D61 Grabowski, Jeffrey M. 075 Gray, Michael E. 063, D06, D07 Grieshop, Matthew 037, D37 Gritzner, Janet H. 027 Gross, Aaron D. 126 Grosse, Roger 022 Groves, Russell L. 064 Hall, Carrie L. D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D64, D65 Hall, David R. 124 Hammack, Leslie D51 Hanson, Anthony A. 042 Hardin, Trace 096 Harmon, Jason P. D52, D57 Harrison, Terry 094 Hartman, Glen L. D54 Hartzer, Chelle 004 Harvey, Susan D04 Harwood, James D. 059, 062, 073 Hayford, Barbara 024 Head, Graham P. 038, 122, D68 Heidel, Thelma 060 Hein, Gary L. 034, 065, D19 Hellmich, Richard L. 033, D67 Henderson, John J. D17, D28 Hendrix, William H. D48, D49 Heng-Moss, Tiffany 045, 046, 072, 084, 092, 098, 099, 131, D34, D53, D73 AUTHOR INDEX 87

Hesler, Louis S. 027, D55 Hibbard, Bruce E. D32, D45 Higgins, Laura D43 Higley, Leon G. 131 Hill, Catherine A. 075 Hill, Curtis B. D54 Himmelein, Jeanne 037 Hoback, W. Wyatt 022, 023, 029, 030, 057, 066, 067, D01, D02, D17, D26, D28, D31, D36, D59 Hodgson, Erin W. 035, 048 Hoffmann, Amanda M. 047, 085 Hogg, David B. 036 Hoke, Joey D70 Hokeness, Brian D. D11 Holt, Kiffnie 097 Hopkins, Bradley W. D48 Horn, David J. D62 Hotaling, Timothy M. 134 Houseman, Richard M. D39, D40 Howard, Daniel R. D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D64, D65 Hoy, Casey W. 061 Hughes, Gabriel P. 070 Hunt, Thomas E. D34, 045, D50, 071, D53 Huseth, Anders 064 Hutchison, William D. 083, D21, D46, D75 Ingber, David A. D68 Jackson, Mark A. 123 Jaronski, Stefan T. 035, 123 Jarvi, Keith D50 Jasinski, James 010, 013 Jenkins, Jeanna D08 Jenkins, Karla H. D08 Johns, Aimee 098 Johnson, Christina H. D12, D64 Johnson, Douglas W. 073 Johnson, Holly Lynn D67 88 AUTHOR INDEX

Johnson, Kevin 127, D49 Johnson, Reed 086 Johnson, Wendy A. 115 Jones, Susan 020 Juliano, Steven A. D38, 049, 074 Jurzenski, Jessica 022, D36, D59 Kamble, Shripat T. 016, 021, 076, 078 Keweshan, Ryan S. 038 Kharel, Kabita 053 Kim, Donghun D41 Kimber, Michael J. 126 Kneeland, Kathleen M. 124, D61, D71, D72 Koch, Kyle G. 046 Koch, Robert L. D21 Konda, Audrey D36 Kowles, Katelyn A. 073 Kroemer, Jeremy A. 033 Kroemer, Tyasning 033 Krueger, Caitlin C. 040 Kubiszak, Mary D47 Kuhn, Richard J. 075 Lammers, Jess T. D02, D59 Landis, D. A. D25 Larsen, Kirk J. 132, D03 Le, DaiTrang 091 Lehman, Michael 117 Lettow, M. C. D25 Liesch, Patrick J. 044 Lindsey, Nicole L. D11, D14, D16 Linkous, Emily K. 041 Losey, John 027 Luh, Hang-Kwang 011 Lundgren, Jonathan G. 117 Lynch, Louise 093 Lysyk, Tim 105 Madayiputhiya, Nandakumar 091 Mahmoud, Mervat A. B. D32 AUTHOR INDEX 89

Maliki, Yacouba 124 Marchi, Lia S. D53 Mason, Andrew C. D10, D15, D16 Mason, Charles D67 Mason, Linda 077 Mausbach, William 024 Maxwell, Jennifer Petzold 123 McCarville, Michael T. 068 McCornack, Brian P. 068, 113, 115, D20, D60 McDermond-Spies, Nikki D03 McKelvey, Michael 094 McMechan, Anthony J. 034, 081 McNickle, Ginger M. 027, D23 Mehta, Vinay 018 Meinke, Lance J. D35 Meyers, Jason M. D70 Michel, Andrew 090 Mijone, Ana D59 Miller, Dan 101 Miller, Nicholas J. 031, 052, 076, 084, D09, D30, D42 Mitchell, Robert 057 Miwa, Kentaro D35 Molina-Ochoa, Jaime D61 Moore, Courtney L. D12, D15, D16, D64 Morey, Amy C. 083, D75 Mosca, Laurel A. D75 Moser, Susan E. 033 Mueller, Daren 012 Mustafa, Fatima 057, 067 Nahirna, Iryna 122 Nanoth Vellichirammal, Neetha 091 Narain, Ralph 076 Nayduch, Dana 110, 111 Nelson, Jason M. 050 Niemeyer, Katie 122 Novela-Chávez, Alberto D61

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O'Brien, Kathryn M. D09 O'Neal, Matthew E. 043, 048, 058, 068, 069 Obear, Glen R. 044 Ohnesorg, Wayne J. 071 Olafson, Pia U. 109 Oliver, Melvin J. D32 Onstad, David D43 Opit, George 007 Ostlie, Ken 039 Pace, Rebecca C. 108 Page, Kari L. 030 Palmer, Nathan D73 Pan, Zaiqi D43 Park, Yoonseong 082, D41 Peachey, E. D22 Perera, Rushika 075 Petersen, Tony 005 Peterson, Julie A. 059 Petzold-Maxwell, Jennifer L. 085 Peyton, Justin 088 Phillips, Ben 010 Phillips, Gary D17, D28 Phillips, Thomas W. 002, 133, D33, D74 Pierson, Lanae M. 045 Pilcher, Clint D43 Pochubay, Emily 037 Potter, Bruce D. 068 Prajzner, Scott P. 010 Prasifka, Patti 127, D48, D49 Pretorius, R. J. 065 Prischmann-Voldseth, Deirdre A. D56, D57 Prochaska, Travis J. 045, D53 Purandare, Swapna R. 080 Ragsdale, David W. 060 Ramm, Crystal M. 072 Rausch, Michael Allen 033 Rauter, Claudia M. 055, 130 AUTHOR INDEX 91

Reall, Tamra D40 Reese, John C. 045, D34, D53 Riddle, Joseph 037 Rincon, Diego F. 061 Rochon, Kateryn 105 Rodriquez, Dayana D01 Rose, Sarah 010 Rosim, Camila C. D59 Ruberson, John R. 062 Ruen, Dave 127 Rule, Dwain M. D48, D49 Saathoff, Aaron J. 072 Santiago, Silviane D59 Sappington, Thomas W. D42, D67 Sarath, Gautam D73 Scharf, Michael E. 116 Scherder, Eric 127 Schilling, M. Wes D74 Schmid, Ryan 117 Schmidt, Ashley P. D15, D16, D64 Schrader, Preston M. D06 Schumann, David A. D26 Schuster, Christopher 122 Seaman, Abby 010 Sehgal, Blossom 051 Selinger, L.B. 105 Seymour, Ronald C. 125 Sharp, Robert E. D32 Siegfried, Blair 081, 084, D34 Simo, Ladislav D41 Skoda, Steven R. D71, D72 Smith, Chelsea 010 Smith, David R. 106 Smith, Riley D04 Smith, Rosemary J. D10 Soper, Alysha M. D60 Spomer, Neil 127 92 AUTHOR INDEX

Spomer, Stephen M. 028 Stamm, Mitchell D34 Stanley, Bruce D43 Stanton, Robert 055 Stone, Chris 054 Storer, Nick D48, D49 Subramanyam, Bhadriraju 008, 051 Sun, Jing D42 Swenson, Stephanie D56 Szalanski, Allen L. D69 Szczepaniec, Ada 128 Szendrei, Zsofia 010 Tabashnik, Bruce E. 085 Taylor, David B. 100 Tenhumberg, Brigitte 080, D44 Thairu, Margaret W. D66 Thomas, James 127 Thompson, Sarah L. 015 Throne, James 001 Tilmon, Kelley 068 Tinsley, Nicholas A. 063, D06, D07 Tisserat, Ned D18, D22 Tong, Fan 126 Tooker, John F. 068 Tracy, James 017 Tripodi, Amber D. D69 Turner, Kate 122 Twigg, Paul 072 Ullah, Muhammad Irfan 057, 067 Urban, Joshua R. 082 VanDerLaan-Hannon, Nicole R. 032 Vanek, Sarah J. 121 Varenhorst, Adam J. 069 Velez, Ana Maria 081 Vélez-Ruiz, Rita Isabel 079 Venette, Robert C. 042, 083, D75 Vivian, Lindsay A. 029 AUTHOR INDEX 93

Walker, Thomas (T.J.) 030 Walton, Nathaniel J. D37 Wang, Haichuan D09 Wayadande, Astri 108 Weinzierl, Richard 014 Weissling, Thomas 098, 099 Weller, Susan J. 095 Welty, Celeste 010, 013, 041 Wenger, Jacob 090 Westby, Katie May 074 Whalen, Rebecca D52 Whipple, Sean D. 066, D08 White, Jen A. 118 Whitworth, R. Jeff D60 Williams, Kevin 095 Williams, Scott 077 Williamson, Robert Chris 044 Willmott, Amy L. D29 Woelber, Brooke K. D13, D64 Woltz, J. Megan 010 Wright, Robert J. 071, 125 Yates, Ashley D. D30 Youm, Ousmane 124 Young, Bryan G. D58 Zahn, Deane D48, D49 Zera, Anthony 084 Zerillo, Marcelo D18 Zhao, Zixiao 052 Zhu, Jerry 104 Zhu, Kun-Yan 053, D29 Zukoff, Anthony D45 Zukoff, Sarah N. D45 Zurek, Ludek 103

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TAXONOMIC INDEX (BY PRESENTATION NUMBER)

Acari Acaridae Tyrophagus putrescentiae D33, D74 Acari Eriophyidae Aceria tosichella 034 Acari Ixodidae Ixodes scapularis 082, D41 Acari Phytoseiidae Neoseiulus cucumeris 037 Acari Tetranychidae Tetranychus urticae 128 Araneae Linyphiidae Tennesseellum formicum 059 Coleoptera Bostrichidae Rhyzopertha 051 dominica Coleoptera Silvanidae Oryzaephilus 051 surinamensis Coleoptera Tenebrionidae Tribolium 051 castaneum Coleoptera Carabidae D58 Coleoptera Carabidae Bembidion 132 quadrimaculatum Coleoptera Carabidae Cicindela nevadica 028 lincolniana Coleoptera Carabidae Cicindela pulchra 026 Coleoptera Carabidae Cyclotrachelus sodalis D03 Coleoptera Carabidae Harpalus 050 pennsylvanicus Coleoptera Cerambycidae Neoclytus 070 mucronatus Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Cerotoma D06 trifurcata Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Chaetocnema 059 pulicaria Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Colaspis brunnea D35 Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Colaspis D35 crinicornis Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Diabrotica barberi D51, 039 Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Diabrotica 038, 039, 047, virgifera virgifera 052, 059, 063, 123, D09, D32, D43, D45, D49, D50, D68

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Coleoptera Chrysomelidae Leptinotarsa 031, 064, D30 decemlineata Coleoptera Coccinellidae 027, D55 Coleoptera Coccinellidae Coccinella D23 septempunctata Coleoptera Coccinellidae Coccinella D23 transversoguttata Coleoptera Coccinellidae Coccinella coccinella 080 septempunctata Coleoptera Coccinellidae Epilachna varivestis D04 Coleoptera Coccinellidae Hippodamia 080 hippodamia convergens Coleoptera Curculionidae Hypera postica D60 Coleoptera Curculionidae Pityophthorus D18 juglandis Coleoptera Curculionidae Xyleborinus D22 saxeseni Coleoptera Curculionidae Xylosandrus 032 crassiusculus Coleoptera Hydrophilidae Hydrophilis D26 triangularis Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Digitonthophagus D08 gazella Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Popillia japonica 044, D06 Coleoptera Scolytidae Pityophthorus D22 juglandis Coleoptera Silphidae Nicrophorus carolinus D02, D59 Coleoptera Silphidae Nicrophorus americanus 022, 023, 030, D01, D02, D11, D12, D14, D16, D31, D65 Coleoptera Silphidae Nicrophorus marginatus 055, D02, D10, D13, D16, D59 Coleoptera Silphidae Nicrophorus orbicollis D01, D16, D17 Coleoptera Silphidae Nicrophorus pustulatus 130 Coleoptera Staphylinidae Atheta coriaria 037 Coleoptera Tenebrionidae Tribolium 006, 053, 077 castaneum Coleoptera Tenebrionidae Tribolium 053 confusum 96 TAXONOMIC INDEX

Cyperales Poaceae Panicum virgatum 057 Cyperales Poaceae Triticum aestivum 034 Cyperales Poaceae Zea mays 081 Diptera Calliphoridae Calliphora vomitoria D28 Diptera Muscidae Haematobia irritans 135 Diptera Culicidae Aedes triseriatus 049 Diptera Culicidae Aedes albopictus 049 Diptera Agromyzidae Agromyza parvicornis 125 Diptera Chironomidae 024 Diptera Corethrellidae 049 appendiculata Diptera Culicidae Aedes aegypti 054, 089, D38 Diptera Culicidae Aedes albopictus 074, 089 Diptera Culicidae Aedes japonicus 074 Diptera Culicidae Aedes polynesiensis 089 Diptera Culicidae Aedes triseriatus 074 Diptera Cuterebridae Dermatobia hominis D71 Diptera Muscidae Musca domestica 100, 101, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 126 Diptera Muscidae Stomoxys calcitrans 100, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 109, 111, 135 Diptera Syrphidae Ocyptamus costatus 121 Fabales Fabaceae Glycine max D52, D57 Fagales Juglandaceae Juglans nigra D18 Hemiptera Aphididae Sipha flava 046, D73 Hemiptera Aphididae Sitibion avenae 073 Hemiptera Aleyrodidae Bemisia tabaci 061 Hemiptera Aphididae Acyrthosiphon pisum 080, 091, D63 Hemiptera Aphididae Aphid craccivora 119 Hemiptera Aphididae Aphis glycines 036, 040, 045, 068, 069, 084, 127, D34, D52, D53, D54, D55, D56, D57, 058, 060

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Hemiptera Aphididae Brevicoryne brassicae D20 Hemiptera Aphididae Lipaphis erysimi D20 Hemiptera Aphididae Macrosiphum 087 euphorbiae Hemiptera Aphididae Myzus persicae 087, D20 Hemiptera Aphididae Pemphigus betae 065 Hemiptera Aphididae Rhopalosiphum padi 046, 073, D23 Hemiptera Aphididae Schizaphis graminum 036, 046, D73 Hemiptera Belostomatidae Lethocerus D26 americanus Hemiptera Blissidae Blissus occiduus 072 Hemiptera Cicadellidae Empoasca fabae D07 Hemiptera Cimicidae Cimex lectularius 076, D70 Hemiptera Coccidae Neolecanium 121 cornuparvum Hemiptera Miridae Lygus lineolaris D07 Hemiptera Pentatomidae Chinavia chinavia 062 hilaris Hemiptera Pentatomidae Euschistus 062 euschistus servus Hemiptera Pentatomidae Halyomorpha halys 013, D05, D21 Hemiptera Pentatomidae Nezara nezara 062 viridula Hymenoptera 093, 094 Hymenoptera Apidae Bombus impatiens D66 Hymenoptera Aphidiidae Lysiphlebus D56 testaceipes Hymenoptera Apidae Apis mellifera 050, 086 Hymenoptera Apidae Xylocopa micans D69 Hymenoptera Apidae Xylocopa virginica D69 Hymenoptera Apoidea 071 Hymenoptera Braconidae Binodoxys D57 communis Hymenoptera Braconidae Lysiphlebus 036 testaceipes Hymenoptera Braconidae Spathius agrili 042 Hymenoptera Colletidae Ptiloglossa 079 Hymenoptera Encrytidae Oobius agrili 042

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Hymenoptera Eulophidae Tetrastichus 042 planipennisi Hymenoptera Formicidae Tetramorium 121 caespitum Hymenoptera Ichneumonidae Diadegma 041 insulare Hypocreales Clavicipitaceae Beauveria D40 Hypocreales Clavicipitaceae Metarhizium D40 Hypocreales Clavicipitaceae Metarhizium 035 anisopliae Hypocreales Cordycipitaceae Beauveria 035 bassiana Hypocreales Incertae Sedis Geosmithia D18 morbida Isoptera Rhinotermitidae Reticulitermes 078, D39 flavipes Isoptera Rhinotermitidae Reticulitermes D39 hageni Isoptera Rhinotermitidae Reticulitermes D39 virginicus Ixodida Ixodidae Dermacentor variabilis 134 Ixodida Ixodidae Ixodes scapularis 075 Lepidoptera Coleophoridae Blastobasis D24 repartella Lepidoptera Crambidae Diatraea saccharalis D36 Lepidoptera Crambidae Ostrinia nubilalis 122, D33, D42, D44, D46, D48, D67 Lepidoptera Hersperiidae Ancyloxypha 132 numitor Lepidoptera Lycaenidae Everes comyntas D03 Lepidoptera Noctuidae Chrysodeix includens 048 Lepidoptera Noctuidae Helicoverpa zea 014, D46, 048 Lepidoptera Noctuidae Spodoptera 048, D47, 081 frugiperda Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Speyeria idalia 025 Lepidoptera Pieridae Pieris rapae 041 Lepidoptera Plutellidae Plutella xylostella 041 Lepidoptera Pyralidae Coniesta ignefusalis 124 TAXONOMIC INDEX 99 TAXONOMIC INDEX

Lepidoptera Pyralidae Galleria mellonella 035, D40 Lepidoptera Sphingidae Hyles lineata D66 Lepidoptera Tortricidae Cydia pomonella D37 Lepidoptera Tortricidae Epiphyas postvittana 083, D75 Orthoptera Acrididae 057, D06 Orthoptera Acrididae Ageneotettix deorum 067 Orthoptera Acrididae Arphia simplex 067 Orthoptera Acrididae Spharagemon collare 067 Orthoptera Anostostomatidae Deinacrida D15 rugosa Orthoptera Gryllotalpidae Gryllotalpa major D64 Poales Poaceae Panicum virgatum D24 Prostigmata Eriophyidae Aceria tosichella D19 Thysanoptera Thripidae Frankliniella D29 occidentalis Trichoptera Limnephilidae Ironoquia 029 plattensis Unassigned Potyviridae Tritimovirus wheat 034 streak mosaic virus

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KEYWORD INDEX (BY PRESENTATION NUMBER)

Behavior 033, D02, D33, D51 Biocontrol - General 035, 037, 073, D23, D37, D55 Biocontrol - Parasitoids 036, 042, D36, D56, D57 Biocontrol - Predators 059, 062, D58 Chemical Ecology 070 Climate Change D17 Ecology - General 030, 031, 040, 066, 067, D03, D08, D20, D24, D52, 057 Extension D59 Host-Plant Resistance 034, 045, 046, 047, 048, 065, 068, 072, D04, D53, D54 Invasive Species D21 IPM - Field Crops 038, 041, 058, D06, D07, D35, D50, 063, D60 IPM - Forests 032 IPM - General 044, 060, D61 Medical, Urban, and 051, 054, 074, 075, 076, 077, Veterinary Entomology 078, D28, D38, D39, D40, D41, D70, D71, D72 Migration D05 Physiology, Biochemistry, 052, 053, 055, 081, 082, 083, and Toxicology D29, D30, D31, D73, D74, D75 Plant–Insect Ecosystems 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042, 043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 048, 057, 058, 059, 060, 061, 062, 063, 064, 065, 066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 072, 073, D01, D02, D03, D04, D05, D06, D07, D08, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23, D24, D25, D32, D33, D34, D35, D36, D37, D42, D43, D44, D45, D46, D47, D48, D49, D50, D51, D52, D53, D54, D55, D56, D57, D58, D59, D60, D61, D62 Pollination 043, D25 Quantitative Ecology 061, D44 KEYWORD INDEX 101

Resistance Management 064, D42, D45 Sampling 071, D01 Seed Treatments D34 Systematics, Evolution, and 049, 050, 079, 080, D09, D10, Biodiversity D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D26, D27, D63, D64, D65, D66, D67, D68, D69 Transgenic Crops 039, D46, D48, D49 Vectors of Plant Disease 069, D18, D22

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