Department of Botany and Plant Pathology

James Young Instructor Extension Entomologist: Insect Diagnostics Ph.D., 2006, University of Georgia youngja@science.oregonstate.edu   Office/Lab: Cordley 1067A Phone: 541-737-1501

Research & Extension Area

Identification of insects and arthropods submitted to the OSU Insect ID Clinic/OSU Plant Clinic.  Provide instruction services for the University, Extension, and the Master Gardener Programs.

Description of Research

Descriptive morphology; Microlepidoptera; Pests affecting the reproductive success of threatened and endangered plants.

Related Links

OSU Insect ID Clinic

OSU Honey Bee Diagnostic Services

Publications

Young, J.D., C.W. Berisford & J.V. McHugh. 2006 . Authorship of Rhyacionia frustrana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). The Journal of Kansas Entomological Society. 79(4): 378-379.

Young, J.D., C.W. Berisford. 2008. New Characters for Determination of the Gender of Rhyacionia frustrana Pupae (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110(3): 753-759.