“Describing the Dixella (Diptera: Dixidae) Species Group Indiana and Dichotomous Key Construction”
“Describing the Dixella (Diptera: Dixidae) Species Group Indiana and Dichotomous Key Construction”
Recent Article: Costs of Horn Fly (Diptera: Muscidae) Control for Cow-calf Producers in Tennessee and Texas, 2016
Ph.D. student Katy Smith and Associate Professor Dr. Trout Fryxell collaborated with the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics and recently published an article titled “Costs of Horn Fly (Diptera: Muscidae) Control for Cow-calf Producers in Tennessee and Texas, 2016” in the Journal of Economic Entomology. Horn flies (Haematobia irritans (L.)) are a common pests of livestock as they feed on the blood of their host 20 to 40 times per day. This article details the economic impact of managing this pest in both Southern states. To read the full article and find out more please visit here.
Pursuit of a Phylogenomically Informed Higher Classification and DNA Fingerprint Resources for the Meniscus Midges (Diptera: Dixidae)
Pursuit of a Phylogenomically Informed Higher Classification and DNA Fingerprint Resources for the Meniscus Midges (Diptera: Dixidae)
NPW ’21 — Hoverflies
Hoverflies are incredibly important pollinators. In many ways, they are the underdogs (underflies?) in the pollinating world as many mistake them for bees. They are experts of Batesian mimicry, acting as doppelgangers for wasps and bees in hopes of avoiding predators. Sometimes this mimicry is too uncanny, giving bees undue credit for the wonderful services these little critters provide. It’s quite easy to get the two confused, but as soon as the hoverfly takes flight and begins to “hover” in your face, you know you have the real deal. In addition to pollination, hoverflies also aid in pest management. Many of their larvae are predatory, eating other harmful pests that can damage our crops. They also recycle organic matter
National Pollinator Week — Hoverflies
Check out these photos of these hoverflies!
Dr. Kevin Moulton
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