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MSU's 2006 Invasive species symposium posters

  • Host ranged of the emerald ash borer (Agrilus Planipennis) (Coleoptera: Burprestidae): Choice and no-choice tests
  • Abundance of native and non-native Coccinellidae in diverse Michigan habitats
  • Prey responding adaptively to an invasive predator: relative importance of trait and density effects.
  • How autumn olive and white-tailed deer affect old-field vegetation
  • Matrix population models to inform A. petiolata biocontrol agent selection
  • The role of birds in transmitting and spreading the Lyme disease pathogen and vector in southwestern Michigan.
  • A web-based, training and reporting platform for invasive species survey, detection and mapping.
  • Status of emerald ash borer biocontrol research in Michigan
  • Effects of light, soil-N, and moisture on the biomass and resource allocation of Phalaris arundinacea
  • Mortality rate and feeding habits of emerald ash borer (Agrilius planipennis Fairmaire)  on privet leaves compared to green ash
  • The importance of tribal and first nation participation in invasive species science and management
  • Predicting future distribution of beech scale in Michigan
  • Estimating potential production of emerald ash borer: Tree, site and landscape applications
  • Modeling the spread and dispersal of the invasive, tree-killing metallic wood borer Agrilus planipennis
  • Attraction of male and female emerald ash borers to trap trees
  • Single and multi-year development in emerald ash borer larvae
  • APHIS and a systems approach to invasive pest control under the SPS Agreement

Abundance of native and non-native Coccinellidae in diverse Michigan habitats

Alissa M. Berro (1), Mary M. Gardiner (1), Alejandro C. Costamagna (1), Manuel Colunga-Garcia (2), Stuart H. Gage (2).
1204 CIPS, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, 2208 Manly Miles Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824.

The NSF-sponsered Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) site in agroecology at Michigan State Universities Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) has been the site of a study tracking populations of native and non-native Coccinellidae for the past fifteen years. Data is taken for two species of non-native and six species of native ladybeetles in varying habitats ranging from woodland to highly managed agricultural fields. From May to August each year, five yellow sticky traps are deployed in each habitat and sampled once a week. Results from the past three years show Harmonia axyridisand Coccinella septempunctata to be the most abundant coccinellids. Mapping the densities of coccinellids in this study from 2004-05 has revealed a shifting pattern of adult abundance related to both crop and non-crop habitats present in this study. The occurrence of a novel species to the site, Hippodamia variegata, has also been tracked since its appearance in 2004 and rise in population density over the past two years. Finally the relationship between soybean aphid population and ladybeetle abundance at KBS is explored to determine if this new invasive herbivore is driving response in coccinellid populations.

 

The Invasive Species Initiative is supported by MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Natural Science, Office of the Provost, Environmental Science and Policy Program, Department of Entomology and Department of Plant Biology. Funding for development of this web site was provided by the MSU Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program.
Updated 05/22/06