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Directory of non-native ant researchers

Updated: Tue, Sep 17, 2002

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 Name
research interests
email
address+phone
website
Bernasconi, Giorgina Cooperation and conflict, pleometrotic colony founding, sexual selection bernasco@uwinst.unizh.ch
University of Zurich
Environmental Sciences
Winterthurerstr. 190
CH - 8057 Zurich
Switzerland
phone  0041-1-635 48 07
Giorgina Bernasconi
Cassill, Deby L. Imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, communication, social organization, self-organization, superorganism, flow of food, larval feeding, trophallaxis, recruitment to food, larval nutrition, waggle dance, colony size, colony growth, colony reproduction, investment strategies, risk management, ant nest geometry dcassill@ag.arizona.edu
Forbes 410
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
85721-0036
USA
(520) 621 1151
 
Cherix, Daniel Tapinoma melanocephalum, Paratrechina longicornis, trail pheromones, recruitment, Wasmannia auropunctata Daniel.Cherix@serac.vd.ch
Museum of Zoology
Palais de Rumine
P.O. Box 448
CH-1000 Lausanne 17
Switzerland
41 21 316 34 62 (phone)
4121 316 34 79 (fax)
 
Cook, Jerry L. Solenopsis invicta ecology and biological control, Taxonomy of invasive species, Effects of invasive species on biodiversity. bio_jlc@shsu.edu
Department of Biological Sciences
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas, 77341-2116
U.S.A.
phone (936)294-4250
e-mail: bio_jlc@shsu.edu
 
Fellowes, John biodiversity conservation, southern China,
ecological agriculture
kfjrf@kfbg.org.hk Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden
Lam Kam Road, Tai Po
New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
Gilbert, Lawrence E. Behavior, ecology, evolution, systematics, conservation, fire ants, phorid flies, passionvine butterflies, Heliconius, Cucurbitaceae,mesquite lgilbert@mail.utexas.edu
Department of Zoology
The University of Texas
Austin, TX  78712
USA
(512)471-7131 office
471-9651 FAX
471-4705 lab

L.E. Gilbert Laboratory

Brackenridge Field Laboratory

Graduate field course in rainforest research

Gordon, Deborah M. behavioral ecology, foraging behavior, Argentine ants, harvester ants gordon@ants.stanford.edu
Dept Biological Sciences
Stanford University
Stanford CA 94305-5020
USA
Tel: 650 725 6364
The Gordon Lab
Green, Chris Argentine ant, invertebrate conservation, invertebrate monitoring, island restoration,  species introductions, effects of exotics on native fauna cgreeen@doc.govt.nz
Technical Support Officer,
       Biodiversity (Invertebrates) 
Department of Conservation 
Auckland Conservancy
P.O. Box 68-908,  Newton 
Auckland   
NEW ZEALAND 
PH   +64 9 307-9279
FAX  +64 9 377-2919
 
Gruner, Daniel S. Wasmannia auropunctata, public outreach, conservation dgruner@hawaii.edu
Department of Zoology
University of Hawaii
2538 the Mall - Edmondson Hall
Honolulu, HI 96822
USA
Phone (808)956-8884
Fax (808)956-9812
Dan Gruner
Ito, Fuminori Argentine ants in Japan ito@ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp Faculty of Agriculture
Kagawa Univ., Ikenobe, Miki, 761-0795, JAPAN

TEL: +81-87-891-3146
FAX: +81-87-891-3021

Keller, Laurent polygyny, unicoloniality, kin selection, sex ratio, kin recognition, mating
system, fire ant, Argentine ant, Formica, Lasius niger
Laurent.Keller@ie-zea.unil.ch
University of Lausanne
Institute of Ecology
Batiment de Biologie
1015 Lausanne
Switzerland
Tel: (41-21) 692-41-73
Fax: (41-21) 692-41-05
Laurent Keller
Harris, Richard Argentine ant management, distribution and impacts of adventive social insects in New Zealand, prediction and risks of future ant introductions Harrisr@landcare.cri.nz
Landcare Research
Private Bag 6
Nelson, New Zealand
 ph +64 3 5481082
 fax +64 3 5468590.
 
Heterick, Brian Ant taxonomy, Australian ants,
Myrmicinae
rheteric@cc.curtin.edu.au
School of Environmental Biology
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U 1987
Perth, Western Australia 6845
Phone: (08) 9266 3598
Fax: (08) 9266 2495
 
Hoffman, Ben Pheidole megacephala Ben.Hoffmann@terc.csiro.au CSIRO Tropical Ecosystems Research Centre
PMB 44 Winnellie NT 0820
Australia
 
Jourdan, Herve Wasmannia auropunctata, New Caledonia, island invasion jourdan@cict.fr
laboratoire ERMES
IRD, Technoparc
7 rue du Carbone
45000 ORLEANS cedex
France
 
Krushelnycky, Paul
Ecology of Argentine and other introduced ant invasions on Pacific Islands, Argentine ant control, conservation of native arthropods
krusheln@hotmail.com
University of CaliforniaDivision of Insect Biology, 201 Wellman Hall #3112, Berkeley, CA 94720-3112 USA
510-642-5114
Lach, Lori biological invasions, impacts, mutualisms, pollination, nectar-robbing, competition, intraspecific aggression, kin recognition, protea, fynbos, Linepithema humile, Pheidole megacephala, Anoplolepis gracilipes, Paratrechina bourbonica  ljl13@cornell.edu
Cornell University
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Corson Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853 USA
AND
University of Cape Town
Zoology Department
Rondebosch 7700
Cape Town, Republic of South Africa
 
LaPolla, John S. Ant systematics and taxonomy; biodiversity assessment; invasive ants; Hawaiian crickets lapolla@eden.rutgers.edu
Department of Entomology
93 Lipman Drive, Blake Hall
Cook Collge, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
USA
 
Le Breton, Julien Wasmannia auropunctata, New Caledonia

Julien.Le-Breton@noumea.ird.nc

Laboratoire de Zoologie Appliquée
Centre IRD de Nouvelle-Calédonie BP A5 Nouméa
98 848 Nouméa cedex Nouvelle Calédonie
 
Majer, Jonathan Argentine ant,Linepithema humile, Pheidole megacephala, invasion,
Australia, impact on native ants
imajerj@info.curtin.edu.au Head
School of Environmental Biology
Curtin University of Technology
Western Australia
Tel: (+ 61 8) 9266 7041
Curtin University of Technology School of Environmental Biology
McGlynn, Terry P. community ecology, fighting behavior, biogeography, evolution of life histories, conservation tmcglynn@acusd.edu
University of San Diego
Department of Biology
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
USA
Tel: (619) 260-7539
Fax: (619) 260-6804
McGlynn Lab
Mehdiabadi, Natasha behavior, ecology, and evolution of social insect colonies njum@mail.utexas.edu
Section of Integrative Biology
School of Biological Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78712
USA
Tel: 512-471-2825 or 512-471-8240
Gilbert Graduate Students
Morrison, Lloyd W. Metapopulation dynamics, island biogeography, community ecology, invasion biology, biological control, Bahamas, Polynesia,Solenopsis invicta, Pseudacteon spp. lmorrison@gainesville.usda.ufl.edu

USDA-ARS, CMAVE
P.O. Box 14565
Gainesville, FL 32604

USA
(352) 374-5935

http://myprofile.cos.com/lmorrison
Oboyski, Peter T. ecology, habitat selection, prey selection, impacts to native species, Linepithema humile, Argentine ant, Hawaii Pete_Oboyski@USGS.gov
USGS Biological Resources Division
PO Box 44, Bldg. 344
Hawaii National Park, HI  96718
USA
(808) 967-7396 ext.227
Pacific Island Ecosystem Research Center
Patrock, Richard ant community dynamics, biological control, phorid-ant behavioral interactions, foraging behavior patrock@mail.utexas.edu
Brackenridge Field Laboratories
Fire Ant Laboratory
Section of Integrative Biology-C0930
School of Biological Sciences
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX  78712
USA
(512) 471-2825
FAX:  (512) 475-6286
Brackenridge Field Laboratory
Porter, Sanford D. Solenopsis invicta, Solenopsis richteri sdp@nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu
USDA-ARS, CMAVE
P.O. Box 14565 
Gainesville, FL 32604
USA
Office: 352 374-5914
Secretary: 374-5903
FAX: 374-5818
 
Reimer, Neil
ant ecology and control, impact in native and agroecosystems,
biological control
nreimer@elele.peacesat.hawaii.edu
Hawaii Department of Agriculture
701 Ilalo St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
USA
 
Ross, Kenneth G. fire ants, genetics, social behavior, social evolution kenross@arches.uga.edu
Department of Entomology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-2603
USATel.: (706) 542-7699
 
Sanders, Nathan Linepithema humile, long-term dynamics, coexistence with invasives, community structure sanders@ants.stanford.edu Department of Biological Sciences
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-5020
The Gordon Lab
Sarnat, Eli Tetramorium spp., phylogenetics, evolution of invasiveness emsarnat@ucdavis.edu Department of Entomology
University of California, Davis
Lab: (530) 752-9977
Suarez, Andrew V. biological invasions, habitat fragmentation, Argentine ants, nestmate recognition asuarez@ucdavis.edu
Department of Entomology
University of California, Davis
One Shields Ave.
Davis CA 95616 USA
phone 530-752-9977
fax 530-752-1537
 
Tsutsui, Neil Genetics, social structure, and behavior of invasive ants, nestmate recognition, self/non-self recognition, Argentine ants ndtsutsui@ucdavis.edu University of California, Davis
Center for Population Biology
Section of Evolution and Ecology
One Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 95616
Vanderwoude, Cas Solenopsis invicta ecology and control; Pheidole megacephala, biodiversity in managed landscapes; invertebrate pests of eucalypt plantations; invertebrates as bioindicators;
ant taxonomy
vanderc@prose.dpi.qld.gov.au Queensland Forestry Research Institute
m.s. 483 Fraser Rd Gympie
Queensland 4570
Australia
ph 61 754820876
 
VanGelder, Ellen alien ants (biology/ecology; control/eradication); prevention of alien species introductions to Hawaii; conservation of Hawaiian Island ecosystems evangeld@hawaii.edu
BRD, Haleakala National Park
P.O.Box 369, Makawao, HI  96768
USA
 ph: 808-572-4472
Hawaii Ant Group
Vinson, S. Bradleigh Solenopsis invicta, Monomorium pharaonis, Physiology of food flow, digestion, reproduction, Glands and pheromones, Polygyne vrs. monogyne biology, Behavior in regards to foraging, chemicals, biologicals and interactions with other organisms, Molecular issues, Impact of invasion bvinson@acs.tamu.edu
Department of Entomology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX. 22843-2475
Tel.:(979)-845-9754
Fax :(979)-847-8668

Vinson Lab

Imported Fire Ants Research and Management

Wagner, Diane Argentine ants, Linepithema humile, invasion of urban habitats, colonization
success, residential water use, physical factors, urban water use, stable isotopes, native ant communities
dwagner@ccmail.nevada.edu
Dept of Biological Sciences
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4004
USA
702-895-4421
Wagner home
Wetterer, James K. Invasive ants, community impacts, biological control, Pacific islands wetterer@fau.edu
Honors College
Florida Atlantic University
5353 Parkside Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
USA
561-799-8648
FAX 561-799-8602
 
Wuellner, Clare T. biocontrol, behavior, ecology ctw@mail.utexas.edu
The University of Texas
Brackenridge Field Laboratories
Fire Ant Laboratory
Section of Integrative Biology
Austin, TX  78712
USA
(512) 471-2825
fax (512) 475-6286

Brackenridge Field Laboratory

Phorid Flies and Fire Ants


Updated: Tue, Sep 17, 2002
Author: Terry McGlynn