Publications
Journal Articles
Luong, T. T.A., Downes, S. J., Perkins, L. E. and Zalucki, M. P. (2022). Drop-off behaviour of Bt-resistant and Bt-susceptible Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae on Bt-cotton and non-Bt cotton plants. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 112 (5), 1-9. doi: 10.1017/S0007485321001206
Zalucki, Jacinta M., Heckel, David G., Wang, Peng, Kuwar, Suyog, Vassão, Daniel G., Perkins, Lynda and Zalucki, Myron P. (2021). A generalist feeding on brassicaceae: it does not get any better with selection. Plants, 10 (5) 954, 954. doi: 10.3390/plants10050954
Uemura, Mizuki, Perkins, Lynda E., Zalucki, Myron P. and Battisti, Andrea (2020). Movement behaviour of two social urticating caterpillars in opposite hemispheres. Movement Ecology, 8 (1) 4, 4. doi: 10.1186/s40462-020-0189-x
Perkins, Lynda E., Cribb, Bronwen W., Pagendam, Dan E. and Zalucki, Myron P. (2019). Variation in morphology and airborne dispersal of the urticating apparatus of Ochrogaster lunifer (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), an Australian processionary caterpillar, and implications for livestock and humans. Journal of Insect Science, 19 (6) iez112. doi: 10.1093/jisesa/iez112
Luong, Tuyet Thi Anh, Cribb, Bronwen W., Downes, Sharon J., Perkins, Lynda E. and Zalucki, Myron P. (2019). Stay or move: how Bt-susceptible Helicoverpa armigera neonates behave on Bt cotton plants. Entomologia Experimentalis Et Applicata, 167 (10), 868-879. doi: 10.1111/eea.12837
Mather, Andrew, Zalucki, Myron P., Farrell, Julianne, Perkins, Lynda E. and Cook, Lyn G. (2019). Australian processionary caterpillars, Ochrogaster lunifer Herrich‐Schäffer (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), comprise cryptic species. Austral Entomology, 58 (4) aen.12410, 816-825. doi: 10.1111/aen.12410
Uemura, Mizuki, Perkins, Lynda, Battisti, Andrea and Zalucki, Myron (2019). Egg mass structure of the processionary caterpillar Ochrogaster lunifer (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae): is the outer egg layer sacrificed for attack by the egg parasitoid Anastatus fuligispina (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Eupelmidae)?. Austral Entomology, 58 (4) aen.12401, 810-815. doi: 10.1111/aen.12401
Gu, Shimin, Han, Peng, Ye, Zhengpei, Perkins, Lynda E., Li, Jing, Wang, Huiqing, Zalucki, Myron P. and Lu, Zhaozhi (2018). Climate change favours a destructive agricultural pest in temperate regions: late spring cold matters. Journal of Pest Science, 91 (4), 1191-1198. doi: 10.1007/s10340-018-1011-z
Gao, Guizhen, Feng, Likai, Perkins, Lynda E., Sharma, Shashi and Lu, Zhaozhi (2018). Effect of the frequency and magnitude of extreme temperature on the life history traits of the large cotton aphid, Acyrthosiphon gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae): implications for their population dynamics under global warming. Entomologia Generalis, 37 (2), 103-113. doi: 10.1127/entomologia/2018/0514
Luong, Tuyet T. A. , Zalucki, Myron P. , Perkins, Lynda E. and Downes, Sharon J. (2018). Feeding behaviour and survival of Bacillus thuringiensis-resistant and Bacillus thuringiensis-susceptible larvae of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) exposed to a diet with Bacillus thuringiensis toxin. Austral Entomology, 57 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1111/aen.12265
Uemura, Mizuki, Perkins, Lynda E., Zalucki, Myron P. and Cribb, Bronwen W. (2017). Predator–prey interaction between greenhead ants and processionary caterpillars is mediated by chemical defence. Animal Behaviour, 129, 213-222. doi: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2017.05.023
Zalucki, M. P., Zalucki, J. M., Perkins, L. E., Schramm, K., Vassao, D. G., Gershenzon, J. and Heckel, D. G. (2017). A generalist herbivore copes with specialized plant defence: the effects of induction and feeding by Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae on intact Arabidopsis thaliana (Brassicales) plants. Journal of Chemical Ecology, 43 (6), 608-616. doi: 10.1007/s10886-017-0855-7
Peters, Brenton C. , Perkins, Lynda E. , Cochrane, Gary H. and Zalucki, Myron P. (2017). Subterranean termite (Blattodea: Termitoidae) pests in metropolitan Brisbane, Australia, 1997–2006: patterns and implications. Austral Entomology, 56 (2), 218-224. doi: 10.1111/aen.12228
Perkins, L. E. (2016). Processionary caterpillar season starts .... Stakeholders Newsletter (4), 1-1.
Perkins, L. E. (2016). Will DE kill caterpillars and bind nests?. Stakeholders Newsletter (4), 2-2.
Perkins, L. E. (2016). Other ‘moths of interest’ from horse properties. Stakeholders Newsletter (4), 2-2.
Perkins, L. E. (2016). Traps for trunk- and canopy- nesting caterpillars trialed .... Stakeholders Newsletter (4), 1-1.
Luong, T. T. A., Downes, S. J., Cribb, B., Perkins, L. E. and Zalucki, M. P. (2016). Oviposition site selection and survival of susceptible and resistant larvae of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Bt and non-Bt cotton. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 106 (6), 1-8. doi: 10.1017/S0007485316000328
Perkins, L. E. and Farrell, J. (2016). Processionary caterpillar nesting season draws to a close .... Stakeholders Newsletter.
Perkins, L. E. and Farrell, J. (2016). Caterpillar identification workshop a success. Stakeholders Newsletter (3), 2-2.
Perkins. L. E. (2016). Nest types of the processionary caterpillar .... Stakeholders Newsletter .
Perkins. L. E. (2016). Qld field sites. Stakeholders Newsletter (2), 2-2.
Perkins. L. E. (2016). NSW Field sites. Stakeholders Newsletter (2), 2-2.
Perkins. L. E. (2016). Grass anthelids .... Stakeholders Newsletter (2), 3-3.
Perkins. L. E. (2016). Parasites & predators control processionary caterpillars in their natural environment .... Stakeholders Newsletter (2), 3-3.
Perkins, L.E., Zalucki, M.P., Perkins, N.R., Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Todhunter, K.H., Bryden, W.L. and Cribb, B.W. (2015). The urticating setae of Ochrogaster lunifer, an Australian processionary caterpillar of veterinary importance. Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 30 (2), 241-245. doi: 10.1111/mve.12156
Perkins, L. E. (2015). The story so far .... Stakeholders Newsletter (1), 1-1.
Perkins, L. E. (2015). Not all hairs are created equal .... Stakeholders Newsletter (1), 3-3.
Lu, Z-Z., Perkins, L. E., Li, J-B, Wu, W-Y, Zalucki, M. P., Gao, G-Z and Furlong, M. J. (2015). Abundance of Aphis gossypii (Homoptera: Aphididae) and its main predeators in organic and conventional cotton fields in north-west China. Annals of Applied Biology, 166 (2), 249-256. doi: 10.1111/aab.12178
Lu, Z. Z., Gao, G. Z., Sun, P., Perkins, L. E., Zalucki, M. P. and Zhou, S. M. (2015). Population dynamics of Aphis gossypii Glov. on cotton: influence of temperature, initial density and predators. Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 25 (2), 415-419.
Gao, Gui-Zhen, Perkins, Lynda E., Zalucki, Myron P., Lu, Zhao-Zhi and Ma, Ji-Hong (2013). Effect of temperature on the biology of Acyrthosiphon gossypii Mordvilko (Homoptera: Aphididae) on cotton. Journal of Pest Science, 86 (2), 167-172. doi: 10.1007/s10340-012-0470-x
Perkins, Lynda E., Cribb, Bronwen W., Brewer, Philip B., Hanan, Jim, Grant, Murray, de Torres, Marta and Zalucki, Myron P. (2013). Generalist insects behave in a jasmonate-dependent manner on their host plants, leaving induced areas quickly and staying longer on distant parts. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences, 280 (1756) 20123017, 20122646. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2012.2646
Lu, Zhao-Zhi, Zalucki, Myron P., Perkins, Lynda E., Wang, Deng-Yuan and Wu, Li-Li (2013). Towards a resistance management strategy for Helicoverpa armigera in Bt-cotton in northwestern China: an assessment of potential refuge crops. Journal of Pest Science, 86 (4), 695-703. doi: 10.1007/s10340-013-0517-7
Johnson, M.L., Schenk, P.M., Cribb, B.W., Moore, C., Perkins, L.E. and Zalucki, M.P. (2011). Is the effect of priming plants, and a functional JAR1, negligible on the foraging behaviour and development of a generalist lepidopteran, Helicoverpa armigera?. Entomologia Experimentalis Et Applicata, 141 (1), 78-87. doi: 10.1111/j.1570-7458.2011.01170.x
Shelomi, Matan, Perkins, Lynda E., Cribb, Browen W. and Zalucki, Myron P. (2010). Effects of leaf surfaces on first-instar Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) behaviour. Australian Journal of Entomology, 49 (4), 289-295. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-6055.2010.00766.x
Perkins, L. E, Cribb, B. W, Hanan, J and Zalucki, M. P (2010). The movement and distribution of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) larvae on pea plants is affected by egg placement and flowering. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 100 (5), 591-598. doi: 10.1017/S0007485309990654
Cribb, Bronwem W., Hanan, Jim, Zalucki, Myron P. and Perkins, Lynda E. (2010). Effects of plant micro-environment on movement of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) larvae and the relationship to a hierarchy of stimuli. Arthropod-Plant Interactions, 4 (3), 165-173. doi: 10.1007/s11829-010-9097-0
Perkins, L.E., Cribb, B.W., Hanan, J. S. and Zalucki, M. P. (2009). The role of two plant-derived volatiles in the foraging movement of 1st instar Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner): Time to stop and smell the flowers. Arthropod - Plant Interactions, 3 (3), 173-179. doi: 10.1007/s11829-009-9069-4
Perkins, Lynda E., Cribb, Bronwen W., Hanan, Jim, Glaze, Ezekiel, Beveridge, Christine and Zalucki, Myron P. (2008). Where to From Here? The Mechanisms Enabling the Movement of First Instar Caterpillars on Whole Plants Using Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner). Arthropod-Plant Interactions, 2 (4), 197-207. doi: 10.1007/s11829-008-9047-2
Muir, L. E. and Kay, B. H. (1998). Aedes aegypti survival and dispersal estimated by mark-release-recapture in northern Australia. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 58 (3), 277-282. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.1998.58.277
Wen, Yang, Muir, Lynda E. and Kay, Brian H. (1997). Response of Culex quinquefasciatus to visual stimuli. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, 13 (2), 150-152.
Russell, B. M., Muir, L. E., Weinstein, P. and Kay, B. H. (1996). Surveillance of the mosquito Aedes aegypti and its biocontrol with the copepod Mesocyclops aspericornis in Australian wells and gold mines. Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 10 (2), 155-160. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2915.1996.tb00722.x
Muir, Lynda E. and Cribb, Bronwen W. (1994). Aedes aegypti: Sensilla trichodea and stimulus-conducting structures. Journal of Insect Physiology, 40 (12), 1017-1023. doi: 10.1016/0022-1910(94)90054-X
Muir, L. E., Kay, B. H. and Thorne, M. J. (1992). Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) vision: Response to stimuli from the optical environment. Journal of Medical Entomology, 29 (3), 445-450. doi: 10.1093/jmedent/29.3.445
Muir, L. E., Thorne, M. J. and Kay, B. H. (1992). Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) vision: Spectral sensitivity and other perceptual parameters of the female eye. Journal of Medical Entomology, 29 (2), 278-281. doi: 10.1093/jmedent/29.2.278