Phenology Model Publications

GMPHEN Model

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Here are some related publications on the subject of gypsy moth phenology. Ask the authors for reprints or go to your local library for copies.

Logan, J.A.; and Weber, L.A. 1989. PMDS & PHNMOD: Insect simulation model development tool. In:Population Model Design System (PMDS). Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA. 79 p.
Russo, J.M.; Liebhold, A.M.; Kelley, J.G.W. 1993. Mesoscale weather data as input to a gypsy moth (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) pheology model. Journal of Economic Entomology. 86(3): 838-844.
Schaub, L.P.; Logan, J.A.; and Ravlin, F.W. 1990. Phenology prediction component of gypses. In: Proceedings: Application of Geographic Information Systems, Simulation Models, and Knowsedged-Based Systems for Landuse Management Conference; 1990 November 12-24; Blacksburg, VA: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: 191-196
Pontius, J.S.; Boyer, J.E. Jr.; and Deaton, M.L. 1989. Estimation of stage transition time: application to entomological studies. Entomological Society of America. 82(2): 135-148.
Gray, D.R., F.W. Ravlin, J. Regniere and J.A. Logan. 1995. Further advances toward a model of gypsy moth (Limantria dispar (L.)) egg phenology: resperation rates and thermalresponsiveness during diapause, and age-dependent developmental rates in postdiapause. J. Insect Physiology 41 (3): 247-256.
Schaub, L.P., F.W. Ravlin, D.R. Gray, and J.A. Logan. 1995. Landscape framework to predict phenological events for gypsy moth (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) management programs. Environ. Entomol. 24 (1): 10-18.
Gray, D.R., J.A. Logan, F.W. Ravlin and J.A. Carlson. 1991. Toward a model of gypsy moth egg phenology: Using respiration rates of individual eggs to determine temperature-time requirements of pre-diapause development. Environ. Entomol. 20 (6): 1645-1652.

The following are source documents used in the development of the GMPHEN model:

Allen, J.C. 1976. A modified sine wave method for calculating degree days. Environmental Entomology. 5(3): 388-396.

Barbosa, P.; Greenblatt, J. 1979. Suitability, digestibility and assimilation of various host plants of th gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar L. Oecologia (Berl.). 43: 111-119

Baskerville, G.L.; Emin, P. 1969. Rapid estimation of heat accumulation from maximum and minimum temperatures. Ecology. 50: 514-517.

Bradbury, R.L.; LaBonte, G.A. 1980. Winter mortality of gypsy moth egg masses in Maine. Tech. Rep. No. 15. Augusta ME: Maine Forest Service, Entomology Division. 4 p.

Casagrande, R.A.; Logan, P.A.; Wallner, W.E. 1987. Phenological model for gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae), larvae and pupae. Environmental Entomology. 16(2): 556-562.

Forbush, E.H.; Fernald, C.H. 1896. The gypsy moth. Boston, MA: Wright and Potter. 459 p.

Higley, L.G.; Pedigo, L.P.; Ostlie, K.R. 1986. DEGDAY: a program for calculating degree-days, and assumptions behind the approach. Environmental Entomology. 15(5): 999-1016.

Hochberg, M.E.; Pickering, J.; Getz, W.M. 1986. Evaluation of phenology models using field data: case study for the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum, and the blue alfalfa aphid, Acyrthosiphon kondoi (Homoptera: Aphididae). Environmental Entomology. 15(2): 227-231.

Hough, J.A.; Pimentel, D. 1978. Influence of host foliage on development, survival, and fecundity of the gypsy moth. Environmental Entomology. 7: 97-102.

Johnson, P.C.; Mason, D.P.; Radke, S.L.; and Tracewski, K.T. 1983. Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar (L.) (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae), Egg Eclosion: Degree-Day Accumulation. Environmental Entomology. 12(3): 929-932.

Leonard, D.E. 1972. Survival in a gypsy moth population exposed to low winter temperatures. Environmental Entomology. 1: 549-554.

Lyons, D.B. and Lysyk, T.J. 1989. Development and phenology of eggs of gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae), in Ontario. In Wallner, William E.; McManus, Katherine A., tech. Coords. Proceedings, Lymantriidae: a comparison of features of New and Old World tussock moths. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-123. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. P. 351-365.

Masaki, S. 1956. The effect of temperature on termination of diapaule in the egg of Lymantria dispar Linne (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae). Japanese Journal of Applied Zoology. 21(4): 148-157.

Raupp, M.J.; Werren, J.H.; Sadof, C.S. 1988. Effects of short-term phenological changes in leaf suitability on the survivorship, growth, and development of gypsy moth (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) larvae. Environmental Entomology. 17(2): 316-319.

Sanderson, E.D.; Peairs, L.M. 1913. The relation of temperature to instect life. Durham, NH: New Hampshire College of Agriculture Experiment Station Tech. Bull. No. 7., 125 p.

Valentine, H.T. 1983. Budbreak and leaf growth functions for modeling herbivory in some gypsy moth hosts. Forest Science. 29(3): 607-617.

Van Driesche, R.G. 1983. Meaning of "percent parasitism" in studies of insect parasitoids. Environmental Entomology. 12: 1611-1622.

Waggoner, P.E. 1984. The hatching of gypsy moth eggs, a phenological model. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 33: 53-65.

Wagner, T.L.; Wu, H.; Sharpe, P.J.H.; Schoolfield, R.M.; Coulson, R.N. 1984. Modeling insect development rates: a literature review and application of a biophysical model. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 77: 208-225.

Weseloh, R.M. 1976. Reduced effectiveness of the gypsy moth parasite, Apanteles melanoscelus, in Connecticut due to poor seasonal synchronization with its host. Environmental Entomology. 5: 743-746.


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