Graduate students interested in joining the Moreau Lab are encouraged to contact me and apply to the Department of Entomology or the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. Click on the LIST OF FACTSHEETS  for information on any of these – as well as many other indoor pests, and outdoor species found on garden plants and trees. Lab BBQ 2007. Lab Members and Alumni Graduate Students: Andrea Darby (Ph.D. student, Entomology, 2019 - present) Kathleen Gordon (Ph.D. student, Genetics, Genomics and Development, 2017 - present) Radhika Ravikumar (Ph.D. student, Entomology, 2017 - present) Katia Sotelo-Troha (Ph.D., Comparative Biomedical Sciences, 2012 - 2018; co-advised by Nicolas Buchon) We are closely associated with the Cornell University Insect Collection and the Insect Diagnostic Lab. 2144 Comstock Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-2601. Our lab accepts students through multiple Fields, bringing diversity to the lab and building bridges across campus. Home; Entomology Projects; These are the Entomology projects that our Summer Research Scholars will be tackling in 2021. Entomology at Cornell University as described by undergraduate students in the major. In New York State, see: Local Cooperative Extension Offices. In celebration of all things creepy crawly at Halloween, Mann Library is pleased to announce Arachnophilia: A Passion for Spiders, a new online exhibit created with Dr. Linda Rayor of the Cornell Department of Entomology. in Genetics, University of California Davis, 1995 Ph.D. in Biology, Pennsylvania State University, 2002 follow on Twitter @bplazzaro Do you already know what you have, or want more information? General Requirements for CALS (see Graduation Requirements for Bachelor of Science) Basic Science and Math Requirements – January 2019. We use phylogenomics to study evolutionary relationships, collections-based data to document biodiversity, metagenomics to characterize the microbial ecology of bee brood cells, and seek to understand the role that wild bees play in crop pollination. Graduate students Current Name Expected Degree Grad field PI Role Lidia Komondy 2024 Ph.D. Entomology Advisor Past Name Finished Degree Grad field PI Role Erica Moretti 2020 M.S. Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. The Thaler lab in the Department of Entomology at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in USDA- funded research in the area of non-consumptive interactions between predators and prey. Furthermore we are interested in how we can use molecular methods, next-generation sequencing, and comparative genomics with field-based research to study biodiversity across scales. Brian Nault, Lindsy Iglesias, and Frank Hay from Cornell University organized a workshop at the NOFA-NY Winter Conference in... Erica Moretti takes 1st place for her talk at the 2019 ESA-annual meeting in St. Louis, MO. of Entomology The title... ESA 2019: St. Louis, MO. Chemical Ecology of Plant-Insect-Microbe Interactions. 2018. degree at South Dakota State University studying the effects of neonicotinoid seed treatments on pests and predators in soybean production. For directions on how to send us samples or email photos (or both) for identification at the IDL, click on this link: At Cornell’s Department of Entomology the Insect Diagnostic Lab can help identify insects and related arthropods, and provide management suggestions if needed. Lab: (607) 255-5507 Email: jgs5@cornell.edu. Cayuga Lake Triathlon 2010. Dr. Short joined the Department of Entomology at OSU in August, 2018. Majors may pursue graduate studies in entomology or related sciences upon completion of the B. S. degree. JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Factsheets. Our lab combines field-scale experiments with laboratory behavioral, physiological and chemical assays to determine the mechanisms of species interactions. Cornell AgriTech Geneva, New York 14456 Email: kgw37@cornell.edu. Originally from Massachusetts, I completed an M.S. Do you already know what you have, or want more information? Postdoctoral researchers interested in joining the Moreau Lab are encouraged to contact me to discuss possibilities. Jason Dombroskie (Ph.D.) is interested in the systematics and evolution of Lepidoptera, specializing in Tortricidae. Entomology … We use ants and other insects to tease apart the factors that influence patterns of evolution – from the rise of the flowering plants, symbioses ants have with other insects and plants, and their gut-associated microbial community are all potential underlying factors that may have facilitated their ecological dominance in almost all terrestrial ecosystems. gardening.cornell.edu Basic Entomology for Identification There is a vast array of insects, spiders, mites and ticks found in residential landscapes and homes. with Scale insects (Coccidae: Coccus sp. You can read more about their programs by clicking on their names. – November 2018. Proper identification is key to determining if it is a pest, and if management might be needed. 1.  For the latest information see: http://blogs.cornell.edu/SWD1/. Collection Manager & Director of the Insect Diagnostic Lab. Cornell Entomology is a wonderful place, where many creative and intriguing ideas are discussed and circulated by enthusiastic graduate students and the faculty. Cornell University, Dept. Do you have an insect problem, and want to know what it is, or more about it? Biocontrol Bytes – For a blog from an Integrated Pest Management specialist, designed to inform New Yorkers who are trying to control pests – on farms, in backyards, in businesses, or in homes – about the role that biological control plays (or could play) in successful integrated pest management, see: https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/  For info about that blog:  https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/about/, Spotted Wing Drosophila – an invasive fly species has been causing fruit damage in the Northeast. Raspberries, blackberries, late-maturing blueberries, day-neutral strawberries, elderberries, cherries, and peaches are among the vulnerable crops. Most undergraduates in the lab work closely with more senior members of the lab (postdocs and graduate students). Congrats Shauna! 315-787-2354 (office) | 315-521-6315 (cell) | 315-787-2326 (fax) | ban6@cornell.edu. Halloween 2011. Testing ticks for disease:  the Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) in Ithaca NY can ID the tick and test whether it is carrying certain disease organisms. – August 2018. Graduate training at Cornell is organized into cross-departmental disciplinary "Fields". Photos in the IDL banner (at top of page & on factsheets) © 2012: From left to right: Alder flea beetle – adults (Chrysomelidae: Altica ambiens); Larder beetle – larva (Dermestidae: Dermestes lardarius); Spotted tussock moth – caterpillar (Erebidae, or Arctiidae: Lophocampa maculata); Indian meal moth – adult (Pyralidae: Plodia interpunctella); Cornfield ant (Formicidae: Lasius sp.) There is a $25 fee, for samples or photos submitted to the lab for an ID; these funds allow the Lab to remain open. How to Submit a Sample or Photo for Identification, 2020 September update: THE INSECT DIAGNOSTIC LAB is currently OPEN weekdays. Cornell University | NYSAES | Department of Entomology 525 Barton Lab | 15 Castle Creek Dr. | Geneva, NY 14456. He received a B.S. Department of Entomology and Department of Ecology and Evolution, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Evolution, adaptation, & diversification of insects. Mail sample, $25 payment, and form to: Insect Diagnostic Laboratory Cornell University 2144 Comstock Hall, Entomology Ithaca NY 14853-2601 … In New York State, anyone that suspects they have found SLF is encouraged to send a photo to spottedlanternfly@dec.ny.gov. Ticks can be from a human or any animal. Postdoctoral researchers interested in joining the Moreau Lab are encouraged to contact me to discuss possibilities. Cayuga Lake Triathlon 2009. Questions about West Nile virus or Lyme disease: contact the local office of your state health department. Insectapalooza Cornell Department of Entomology. Erica Moretti’s award-winning talk was presented at the ESA-annual meeting in St. Louis, MO, in November (2019). Take a look at some interesting species in the insect collection. The second page lists examples of garden, yard, and house plants people have sent samples from.  In 2019 the most common indoor categories were No biting pest (Miscellaneous debris), and Carpet beetles. I’m an applied insect ecologist currently working as a postdoctoral associate for Brian Nault’s vegetable entomology program at Cornell AgriTech. B.S. For descriptions of a variety of insects and related organisms, and (if an indoor or outdoor pest) control recommendations, click on this link below: In the Northeast, several kinds of outdoor insects are attracted to houses and building walls in autumn, searching for sheltered places to overwinter. A new invasive pest of orchards, vineyards, and tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus), the Spotted Lanternfly (“SLF”) has been found in southeastern Pennsylvania and Virginia, and is continuing to show up in new locations in 2018, including 2 sites in New York State. Graduate students interested in joining the Moreau Lab are encouraged to contact me and apply to the Department of Entomology or the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. Spotted Lanternfly – Faculty members associated with each project are also listed.   We welcome emailed PHOTOS and mailed-in SAMPLES for identification.  Please click on “How to send a sample or photo” for instructions. Halloween 2010. Moreau Lab | Cornell University | 3136 Comstock Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853 , USA. Halloween 2008. His research focuses on Lepidoptera biodiversity in New York State, and the systematics of the tortricid tribe Archipini. Home Research Teaching Our Lab The Department of Entomology Faculty . At Cornell’s Department of Entomology the Insect Diagnostic Lab can help identify insects and related arthropods, and provide management suggestions if needed. – Graduate students interested in joining the Moreau lab are encouraged to apply to the Department of Entomology or Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. Our lab focuses on the biology and evolution of wild, solitary bees. Brian P. Lazzaro is the Director of the Cornell Institute for Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease and is a Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor appointed in the Departments of Entomology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. The entomology curriculum provides students with a basic background in biological and natural sciences with a special emphasis on the study of insects. Halloween 2009. Understanding their basic anatomy and life cycles will help you identify those you encounter. Jeff Scott is a Professor of Entomology. In addition we are interested in how biogeography, climate change and invasive ants have and will continue to affect the evolutionary processes that generate and sustain high biological diversity in tropical ecosystems and other habitats. Shauna Price (postdoc) accepted a teaching faculty position at Loyola University. All rights reserved. Brian’s interests in entomology go back as far as he can remember. She then went on to earn her Ph.D. in Genetics and Development at Cornell University in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Lazzaro, and continued her training as a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins Unversity with Dr. George Dimopoulos. Employment Assistance: If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity at voice (607) 255-3976, fax (607) 255-7481, or email at owdi@cornell.edu. (Note the location where the insect was found, egg masses, and/or infestation signs)  Common IDs each year – Are you curious about what kinds of things are sent in for identification?  This file (IDL annual top spp through 2019) lists the most frequently-submitted IDs for indoor samples each year. For a recent news article see: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-10-02/america-isn-t-ready-for-the-lanternfly-invasion?utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=bd&utm_source=applenews   Research in our lab focuses on the symbiotic factors that drive speciation, adaptation, and evolutionary diversification. http://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/sects/Paras/tickID.cfm  Animal Health Diagnostic Center:   (607) 253-3900  Email: diagcenter@cornell.edu, For plant diseases: contact Cornell’s Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic at http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/. There are also volunteer and undergraduate intern opportunities in my lab through Cornell University starting 2019. During winter and spring on warm days you may see them indoors. Halloween 2007. Corrie Moreau (PI) was elected a 2018 AAAS Fellow! For directions and fees, see: He is also the coordinator and diagnostician for the Insect Diagnostic Lab. Any that find gaps or openings can end up inside. Although you may not start immediately doing independent research in our lab, my goal is to expose you to scientific methods and biodiversity research in our molecular lab and/or in the Cornell University Insect Collections. Back to top. We have a number of factsheets available. Insect Diagnostic Laboratory at Cornell University, https://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/european-hornet, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-10-02/america-isn-t-ready-for-the-lanternfly-invasion?utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=bd&utm_source=applenews, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/pests-diseases/hungry-pests/the-threat/spotted-lanternfly/spotted-lanternfly, https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/, https://blogs.cornell.edu/biocontrolbytes/about/, http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/spottedwing/pdfs/SWDgarden.pdf, http://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/sects/Paras/tickID.cfm. We have a number of factsheets available. In our lab we focus on species discovery and biodiversity in insects focusing primarily on moths. For details see: http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/spottedwing/pdfs/SWDgarden.pdf Because this species resembles other fruit flies, we recommend that you make sure the ID is verified before doing any major control measures. Trends over time in Insect Diagnostics – Have you ever wondered how insects are identified, and how it has changed over time?  See this 30 minute webinar at: http://vimeo.com/54970615, For questions about insects and related pests on plants or in and around the home: you can contact your local Cooperative Extension office. For updates on Spotted Lanternfly infestations and other information, see: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/pests-diseases/hungry-pests/the-threat/spotted-lanternfly/spotted-lanternfly My research interest in insect biology grows in these years, through interacting with its people and with the help of the well-equipped facilities and libraries. Lab BBQ 2012. in Biochemistry from Michigan State University, a MS in Entomology (minor in Neurobiology) from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of California, Riverside. There are also postdoctoral, volunteer and undergraduate intern opportunities in my lab. Copyright ©2018 Cornell University. Graduate Fields are composed of Cornell faculty from multiple departments, coalesced around a central research discipline. ); European sowbug, or Common woodlouse – an Isopod, not an insect (Oniscidae: Oniscus asellus); Multicolored Asian lady beetle – adults (Coccinellidae: Harmonia axyridis); The Herald (moth) – caterpillar (Erebidae, or Noctuidae: Scoliopteryx libatrix). Nault Lab Leads Workshop at the 2020 NOFA-NY Winter Conference Erica Moretti takes 1st place for her talk at the 2019 ESA-annual meeting in St. Louis, MO ESA 2019: St. Louis, MO At Cornell's Department of Entomology the Insect Diagnostic Lab can help identify insects and related arthropods, and provide management suggestions if needed. Anyone that visits the Pennsylvania or New Jersey Quarantine Areas should thoroughly inspect their vehicle, luggage and gear for SLF and egg masses before leaving and scrape off all egg masses. 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