Aphids

Finlayson, C., A. Alyokhin, S. Gross, and E. Porter. 2010. Differential consumption of four aphid species by four lady beetle species. 10pp. Journal of Insect Science 10:31, available online: insectscience.org/10.31.

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The acceptability of four different aphid species, Macrosiphum albifrons (Essig), Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas), Macrosiphum pseudorosae Patch, and Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), as prey for four lady beetle species, one native species Coccinella trifasciata L, and three non-native species, Coccinella septempunctata L, Harmonia axyridis Pallas, Propylea quatuordecimpunctata L (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) were tested in the laboratory. The relative field abundance of adults of the same lady beetle species on host vegetation, Lupinus […]

Finlayson, C., A. Alyokhin, S. Gross, and E. Porter. 2010. Differential consumption of four aphid species by four lady beetle species. 10pp. Journal of Insect Science 10:31, available online: insectscience.org/10.31. Read More »

Narayandas, G. and A. Alyokhin. 2006. Diurnal patterns in host finding by potato aphids, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Homoptera: Aphididae). Journal of Insect Behavior 19: 347-356.

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Potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Homoptera: Aphididae), is an abundant potato pest and vector of potato leaf-roll virus and potato virus Y in Maine and other potato growing areas. We investigated the circadian rhythmicity of its movement towards host plant odor. Effects of daily cycle (day or night) and illumination (light or dark) on the proportion of aphids

Narayandas, G. and A. Alyokhin. 2006. Diurnal patterns in host finding by potato aphids, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Homoptera: Aphididae). Journal of Insect Behavior 19: 347-356. Read More »

Narayandas, G., A. Alyokhin, R. Alford, D. Weber, and J. C. Dickens. 2006. Response of potato aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) to synthetic potato-derived Colorado potato beetle attractant and natural potato odor. Journal of Economic Entomology 99: 1203-1208.

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A recently synthesized kairomone blend, based on the volatiles produced by potato plants, has been demonstrated to be attractive to both adult and larval stages of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say). It was subsequently formulated in a viscous inert carrier for field applications and showed potential for aggregating beetles in treated areas of the field.

Narayandas, G., A. Alyokhin, R. Alford, D. Weber, and J. C. Dickens. 2006. Response of potato aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) to synthetic potato-derived Colorado potato beetle attractant and natural potato odor. Journal of Economic Entomology 99: 1203-1208. Read More »

Narayandas, G. and A. Alyokhin. 2006. Interplant movement of potato aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) in response to environmental stimuli. Environmental Entomology 35: 733-739.

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Potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas), is a highly mobile aphid species that dominates aphid communities in Maine potato fields and may contribute to virus transmission between potato plants. We studied effects of simulated rain, wind, mechanical raking, fungicide application, reflective mulch, and predator (lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis (Pallast) on the interplant movement of wingless adult potato aphids in greenhouse

Narayandas, G. and A. Alyokhin. 2006. Interplant movement of potato aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) in response to environmental stimuli. Environmental Entomology 35: 733-739. Read More »

Alyokhin, A., F. A. Drummond, and G. Sewell. 2005. Density-dependent regulation in populations of potato-colonizing aphids. Population Ecology 47: 257-266.

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Scarcity of long-term (over 30 years) data series represents a major challenge for an accurate estimation of the role of density-dependent processes in population regulation. We analyzed population densities of the wingless parthenogenic morphs of buckthorn aphid (BA), Aphis nasturtii Kaltenbach, potato aphid (PA), Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas), and green peach aphid (GPA), Myzus persicae (Sulzer) from 1949 to 2003 for signs

Alyokhin, A., F. A. Drummond, and G. Sewell. 2005. Density-dependent regulation in populations of potato-colonizing aphids. Population Ecology 47: 257-266. Read More »

Alyokhin, A. and G. Sewell. 2003. On-soil movement and plant colonization by walking wingless morphs of three aphid species (Homoptera: Aphididae) in greenhouse arenas. Environmental Entomology. 32: 1393-1398.

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Potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas)), green peach aphid (Myzus persicae (Sulzer)), and buckthorn aphid (Aphis nasturtii Kaltenbach) are polyphagous herbivores that commonly colonize potato plants (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Northeastern U.S. and Canada. Their movement influences spatial and temporal patterns of viral spread within potato fields. We investigated aphid movement between potato plants early in the season, with a

Alyokhin, A. and G. Sewell. 2003. On-soil movement and plant colonization by walking wingless morphs of three aphid species (Homoptera: Aphididae) in greenhouse arenas. Environmental Entomology. 32: 1393-1398. Read More »

Alyokhin, A., G. Sewell, and E. Groden. 2002. Aphid abundance and potato virus Y transmission in imidacloprid-treated potatoes. American Journal of Potato Research 79: 255-262.

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Imidacloprid is a commonly used insecticide that is highly effective in controlling insect pests of potato. The relatively high cost of imidacloprid provides commercial growers with a strong incentive to reduce field application rates. In the present study, we investigated the impact of reduced imidacloprid rates on aphid abundance and potato virus Y transmission within

Alyokhin, A., G. Sewell, and E. Groden. 2002. Aphid abundance and potato virus Y transmission in imidacloprid-treated potatoes. American Journal of Potato Research 79: 255-262. Read More »