A5080398257- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Plant and animal studies
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Bangladesh Politics, Society, and Development
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
Dalton State College
2023-2024
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
2019-2023
University of Florida
2019-2023
University of Central Florida
2015-2018
Here we build on the manifesto 'World Scientists' Warning to Humanity, issued by Alliance of World Scientists. As a group conservation biologists deeply concerned about decline insect populations, here review what know drivers extinctions, their consequences, and how extinctions can negatively impact humanity. We are causing driving habitat loss, degradation, fragmentation, use polluting harmful substances, spread invasive species, global climate change, direct overexploitation,...
The fate of humans and insects intertwine, especially through the medium plants. Global environmental change, including land transformation contamination, is causing concerning insect diversity loss, articulated in companion review Scientists' warning to humanity on extinctions. Yet, despite a sound philosophical foundation, recognized ethical values, scientific evidence, globally we are performing poorly at instigating effective conservation. As major component tapestry life, conservation...
We describe Melanosternarchus amaru as a new genus and species of Apteronotidae from the deep channels blackwater clearwater tributaries Amazon River in Brazil Peru. The superficially resembles members widespread “Apteronotus” bonapartii group, which it can be readily distinguished by expanded bones infraorbital laterosensory canal. It further all other apteronotids unique combination characters: reduced premaxillary dentition, large gape, an absence scales entire dorsum. A molecular...
Earth's biodiversity is still so poorly known that only about two million (Bánki et al., 2021) of the estimated nine or more eukaryotic species (Larsen 2017; Mora 2011) have been described. This puts taxonomists in a race against time to discover before it lost as result Anthropocene mass extinction. Each description an often long and time-consuming process has involved collecting specimens, processing them, discovering their correct place tree life describing its diagnostic characters from...
Alexander Benjamin Orfinger and Daniel Douglas Goodding (2018) The suckermouth armored catfish genus Pterygoplichthys (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) includes popular aquarium fishes constitutes one of the most successful freshwater invasive taxa, having achieved global distribution. To date, however, no comprehensive distributional record nor impact assessment exist for spread genus, precluding informed management strategies. provide these tools, our study aims to (1) an annotated checklist...
We describe here a new caddisfly species of the genus Polycentropus (Trichoptera: Polycentropodidae) based on males from numerous localities throughout southern Appalachian Mountains United States. dinkinsorum is member P. confusus Species Group and readily separated its congeners aspects male genitalia. A diagnosis illustrations genitalia are provided. In addition, pentus Ross 1941 reported for first time Canadian province Newfoundland Labrador.
Roughly 18,000 species are described annually as new to science, while estimated extinction rates comparable or even exceeding these discoveries. Considering the estimates of up 15 million extant eukaryotic on Earth, which only about 2 have been so far, there has a recent 'boom' potential approaches more quickly discover and describe millions unknown species. This deficit is particularly noted in hyperdiverse taxa, current rate discovery considered too slow. Recently, 'minimalist' alpha...
Among India’s impressive biodiversity is a substantial Trichoptera fauna. The most diverse primary aquatic insect order, the are being described at rapid rate in India even while country’s freshwater habitats face myriad pressures. To characterize fauna of India, goals this article to: (1) provide an updated checklist Indian families, genera, and species, complete with state- or territory-level distributional data (2) estimate species richness country. A total 27 100 1435 recorded from...
Abstract Alpha taxonomy of caddisflies (order Trichoptera) is based primarily on male genital morphology. As such, associations adult females and other life stages typically require conclusive association with the species’ identifiable male. The aim this study was to use molecular methods associate larvae Polycentropus species represented in Nearctic. Analysis mtCOI sequences using distance‐ tree‐based resulted for 14 ( P. alabamensis Hamilton, Harris & Lago, 1990, blicklei Ross Yamamoto...
Although the alpha taxonomy of male caddisflies (Trichoptera) is largely well resolved in North America north Mexico, significant work needed to improve knowledge larval stages. The genus Polycentropus Curtis, 1835 (Polycentropodidae) typifies this fact, with descriptions available for only 5/29 Nearctic species. speciose eastern fauna represents 22/29 species and exemplifies a larger gap taxonomy, 1/22 inability identify these larvae level precludes studies on organisms' biology their...
Entomologists study the most diverse group of animals on planet.Still, a glaring contrast exists when comparing diversity organisms studied with scientists doing studying.It is no secret that science fields in United States, including entomology, suffer from severe lack and have since their inception.An internet search keywords such as 'persons color science' returns thousands pertinent results discussing facets history, causes, potential solutions to remedy underrepresentation Black,...
Dozens of introduced exotic freshwater fish species inhabit the state Florida. These nonnative fishes interact with commercial fisheries in a variety ways, influencing catch abundance, composition, and revenue. Using 22-year data set collected from haul seine fishery, we aimed to explore dynamics yield revenue relation fishes, emphasis on suckermouth armored catfishes (Pterygoplichthys spp.). profit index metrics inverse Simpson’s diversity index, found that non-native tilapia (Oreochromis...
Larval taxonomy of caddisflies (Trichoptera) lags behind that adults. Taxonomic knowledge Nearctic representatives Polycentropus Curtis, 1835 (Polycentropodidae) is particularly poorly resolved with the larva only one 30 species described and no western larvae known. Herein, late-instar four seven are figured for first time. A diagnostic matrix to assist in their identification provided, new state records reported, previous clarified. Issues regarding existing keys larval sensu lato (i.e.,...
The genus Cernotina Ross, 1938 is represented in the southeastern United States by three nominal species: calcea 1938, spicata and truncona 1947. Of all species, only larva of C. has been described to date. goal this paper describe, illustrate, diagnose using ecologically associated specimens. In addition, we used publicly available mitochondrial DNA barcoding data evaluate genetic relationships these species. larvae can be distinguished from those differences setal placement number on meso-...
A new eastern Nearctic species of tube-making caddisfly the genus Polycentropus Curtis 1835 (Trichoptera: Polycentropodidae) is described and illustrated based on adult males females. aileenae n. sp., a member confusus Species Group, reported from Canadian province Nova Scotia U.S. states Tennessee Pennsylvania. The diagnosed multiple aspects male genitalia, including inflection dorsal processes preanal appendages slightly recurved dorsum apex phallus. New state records P. Hagen 1861 elarus...
We present an account of flower-feeding by 2 species mydas flies in Florida. observed adults Mydas clavatus and maculiventris feeding on flowers both typical unusually large (tree-form) Licania michauxii (Gopher Apple; Chrysobalanaceae). also M. Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto; Arecaceae) Florida scrub habitat. discuss these observations following a brief review ecology mydids, include checklist the 12 known mydids with summary our current knowledge adult species. provide additional sites...
The Polycentropus confusus species group (Trichoptera: Polycentropodidae) comprises 19 nominal occurring throughout the eastern Nearctic Region. This has never been comprehensively treated, prompting its full revision here. Males of all are redescribed and illustrated, 14 known females described including original descriptions illustrations for P. alabamensis Hamilton, Harris, Lago, 1990, carolinensis Banks, 1905, chelatus Ross Yamamoto, 1965. Neotypes designated elarus Ross, 1944,...
The range of the staphylinid beetle Tachyporus nitidulus (Fabricius, 1781) (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Tachyporinae) is extended to include state Florida, USA. record is based on a single female specimen collected via Malaise trap in rural yard Baker County, Florida 2007.
Surprisingly little is known about the basic biology of many large raptor species. Zoos and wildlife rehabilitation centers can help remedy this knowledge gap by providing a wealth data on species whose in situ counterparts are difficult to study. We present one such example here recording multiple new longevity records for Barred Owl (Strix varia Barton, 1799). At 34 years 1 month age, longest-lived record surpasses previous oldest individual decade. Along with additional already available...
Surprisingly little is known about the basic biology of many large raptor species. Zoos and wildlife rehabilitation centers can help remedy this knowledge gap by providing a wealth data on species whose in situ counterparts are difficult to study. We present one such example here recording multiple new longevity records for Barred Owl (Strix varia Barton, 1799). At 34 years 1 month age, longest-lived record surpasses previous oldest individual decade. Along with additional already available...