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Publications of Simon R. Leather (74 listed):
Bulletin of Entomological Research (2022) 112, 44-50
Marcin W. Zielonka, Tom W. Pope and Simon R. Leather (2022)
Effect of host plant on the life history of the carnation tortrix moth Cacoecimorpha pronubana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)
Annals of Applied Biology (2022) 180, 419-427
Marcin W. Zielonka, W. Edwin Harris, Tom W. Pope and Simon R. Leather (2022)
Transgenerational effect of host plant on growth and reproduction in two species of moth, Cacoecimorpha pronubana and Epiphyas postvittana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)
Annals of Applied Biology (2020) 176, 226-232
Joe M. Roberts, Toby J.A. Bruce, James M. Monaghan, Tom W. Pope, Simon R. Leather and Andrew M. Beacham (2020)
Vertical farming systems bring new considerations for pest and disease management
Annals of Applied Biology (2020) 176, 233-240
Guy Lemperiere, Keith R. Day, Yves Petit-Berghem, Nicolas Robinet, Pérrine Portier, Simon R. Leather and Damien Marage (2020)
Interannual population dynamics of the green spruce aphid Elatobium abietinum (Walker) in France
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2018) 20, 334-346
Katy Reed, Sandra Denman, Simon R. Leather, Jack Forster and Daegan J.G. Inward (2018)
The lifecycle of Agrilus biguttatus: the role of temperature in its development and distribution, and implications for Acute Oak Decline
Pest Management Science (2018) 74, 406-412
Charlotte Rowley, Andrew J. Cherrill, Simon R. Leather, David R. Hall and Tom W. Pope (2018)
Factors affecting trap catch in pheromone-based monitoring of saddle gall midge Haplodiplosis marginata (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2017) 19, 139-145
Mark Ramsden, Rosa Menendez, Simon Leather and Felix Wäckers (2017)
Do natural enemies really make a difference? Field scale impacts of parasitoid wasps and hoverfly larvae on cereal aphid populations
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2017) 163, 82-92
Charlotte Rowley, Tom W. Pope, Andrew Cherrill, Simon R. Leather, G. Mandela Fernández-Grandon and David R. Hall (2017)
Development and optimisation of a sex pheromone lure for monitoring populations of saddle gall midge, Haplodiplosis marginata
BioControl (2016) 61, 437-447
Audun Midthassel, Simon R. Leather, Denis J. Wright and Ian H. Baxter (2016)
Compatibility of Amblyseius swirskii with Beauveria bassiana: two potentially complimentary biocontrol agents
Insects (2016) 7 (4 - 49)
Jennifer A. Banfield-Zanin and Simon R. Leather (2016)
Prey-mediated effects of drought on the consumption rates of coccinellid predators of Elatobium abietinum
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2016) 158, 97-107
Audun Midthassel, Simon Leather, Denis J. Wright, Ian H. Baxter, Dudley I. Farman and Alan Cork (2016)
An astigmatid defence volatile against a phytoseiid mite
Pest Management Science (2016) 72, 845-851
József Vuts, Christine M. Woodcock, Mary E. Sumner, John C. Caulfield, Katy Reed, Daegan J.G. Inward, Simon R. Leather, John A. Pickett, Michael A. Birkett and Sandra Denman (2016)
Responses of the two-spotted oak buprestid, Agrilus biguttatus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), to host tree volatiles
Insect Science (2015) 22, 813-820
Muhammad A. Aqueel, Abu-Bakar M. Raza, Rashad M. Balal, Muhammad A. Shahid, Irfan Mustafa, Muhammad M. Javaid and Simon R. Leather (2015)
Tritrophic interactions between parasitoids and cereal aphids are mediated by nitrogen fertilizer
Journal of Applied Entomology (2015) 139, 302-313
J.A. Banfield-Zanin and S.R. Leather (2015)
Reproduction of an arboreal aphid pest, Elatobium abietinum, is altered under drought stress
Bulletin of Insectology (2015) 68, 23-29
Maurizio Benelli, Simon R. Leather, Santolo Francati, Elisa Marchetti and Maria Luisa Dindo (2015)
Effect of two temperatures on biological traits and susceptibility to a pyrethroid insecticide in an exotic and native coccinellid species
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2015) 17, 48-56
Jennifer A. Banfield-Zanin and Simon R. Leather (2015)
Season and drought stress mediate growth and weight of the green spruce aphid on Sitka spruce
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2015) 17, 309-316
Jennifer A. Banfield-Zanin and Simon R. Leather (2015)
Drought intensity and frequency have contrasting effects on development time and survival of the green spruce aphid
Annals of Applied Biology (2014) 165, 260-269
J.A. Banfield-Zanin and S.R. Leather (2014)
Frequency and intensity of drought stress alters the population size and dynamics of Elatobium abietinum on Sitka spruce
Insect Science (2014) 21, 74-82
Muhammad A. Aqueel, Catherine M. Collins, Abu-Bakar M. Raza, Shahbaz Ahmad, Muhammad Tariq and Simon R. Leather (2014)
Effect of plant nutrition on aphid size, prey consumption, and life history characteristics of green lacewing
Insect Science (2014) 21, 750-758
Lucy C. Cooper, Camille Desjonqueres and Simon R. Leather (2014)
Cannibalism in the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum
Pest Management Science (2014) 70, 88-96
Lucy M. Fray, Simon R. Leather, Glen Powell, Russell Slater, Eddie McIndoe and Robert J. Lind (2014)
Behavioural avoidance and enhanced dispersal in neonicotinoid-resistant Myzus persicae (Sulzer)
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2014) 24, 361-374
Audun Midthassel, Simon R. Leather, Denis J. Wright and Ian H. Baxter (2014)
The functional and numerical response of Typhlodromips swirskii (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to the factitious prey Suidasia medanensis (Acari: Suidasidae) in the context of a breeding sachet
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2014) 150, 240-249
Christopher T. Jeffs and Simon R. Leather (2014)
Effects of extreme, fluctuating temperature events on life history traits of the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae
Experimental and Applied Acarology (2013) 61, 69-78
Audun Midthassel, Simon R. Leather and Ian H. Baxter (2013)
Life table parameters and capture success ratio studies of Typhlodromips swirskii (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to the factitious prey Suidasia medanensis (Acari: Suidasidae)
Annals of Applied Biology (2012) 160, 6-15
M.A. Aqueel and S.R. Leather (2012)
Nitrogen fertiliser affects the functional response and prey consumption of Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) feeding on cereal aphids
Insects (2012) 3, 120-130
Tom H. Oliver, Simon R. Leather and James M. Cook (2012)
Ant larval demand reduces aphid colony growth rates in an ant-aphid interaction
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2012) 14, 197-205
Gudbjorg I. Aradottir, Steven J. Hanley, C. Matilda Collins, Kevin J. Dawson, Angela Karp, Simon R. Leather, Ian Shield and Richard Harrington (2012)
Population genetics of Tuberolachnus salignus, an obligate parthenogenetic aphid
Journal of Applied Entomology (2012) 136, 445-455
T.W. Pope, R.D. Girling, J.T. Staley, B. Trigodet, D.J. Wright, S.R. Leather, H.F. van Emden and G.M. Poppy (2012)
Effects of organic and conventional fertilizer treatments on host selection by the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae
Annals of Applied Biology (2012) 161, 223-233
J. Butler, M.P.D. Garratt and S.R. Leather (2012)
Fertilisers and insect herbivores: a meta-analysis
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2012) 144, 216-222
Michael R. Wilson and Simon R. Leather (2012)
The effect of past natural enemy activity on host-plant preference of two aphid species
Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences (2011) 278, 718-724
Joanna T. Staley, David B. Stafford, Emma R. Green, Simon R. Leather, John T. Rossiter, Guy M. Poppy and Denis J. Wright (2011)
Plant nutrient supply determines competition between phytophagous insects
Journal of Applied Entomology (2011) 135, 658-665
J.T. Staley, R.D. Girling, A. Stewart-Jones, G.M. Poppy, S.R. Leather and D.J. Wright (2011)
Organic and conventional fertilizer effects on a tritrophic interaction: parasitism, performance and preference of Cotesia vestalis
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2010) 134, 211-219
M. Garratt, Simon R. Leather and Denis J. Wright (2010)
Tritrophic effects of organic and conventional fertilisers on a cereal-aphid-parasitoid system
Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences (2010) 277, 779-786
Joanna T. Staley, Alex Stewart-Jones, Tom W. Pope, Denis J. Wright, Simon R. Leather, Paul Hadley, John T. Rossiter, Helmut F. van Emden and Guy M. Poppy (2010)
Varying responses of insect herbivores to altered plant chemistry under organic and conventional treatments
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2010) 12, 307-318
Michael P.D. Garratt, Denis J. Wright and Simon R. Leather (2010)
The effects of organic and conventional fertilizers on cereal aphids and their natural enemies
REDIA (2009) 92, 223-225
Gudbjorg Aradottir, Angela Karp, Steve Hanley, Ian Shield, Christine Woodcock, Sarah Dewhirst, Matilda Collins, Simon Leather and Richard Harrington (2009)
Host selection of the giant willow aphid (Tuberolachnus salignus)
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2009) 11, 275-282
Joanna T. Staley, Alex Stewart-Jones, Guy M. Poppy, Simon R. Leather and Denis J. Wright (2009)
Fertilizer affects the behaviour and performance of Plutella xylostella on brassicas
Ecological Entomology (2008) 33, 523-528
Thomas H. Oliver, Ian Jones, James M. Cook and Simon R. Leather (2008)
Avoidance responses of an aphidophagous ladybird, Adalia bipunctata, to aphid-tending ants
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2008) 10, 263-271
Barry J. Hicks, Simon R. Leather and Allan D. Watt (2008)
Changing dynamics of the pine beauty moth (Panolis flammea) in Britain: the loss of enemy free space?
Annals of Applied Biology (2008) 153, 63-71
J.E.L. Timms and S.R. Leather (2008)
How do the consumption and development rates of the conifer specialist Aphidecta obliterata respond to temperature, and is it better adapted to limited prey than a generalist?
Ecological Entomology (2008) 33, 663-672
Marc Rhainds, Simon R. Leather and Clifford Sadof (2008)
Polyphagy, flightlessness, and reproductive output of females: a case study with bagworms (Lepidoptera: Psychidae)
Population Ecology (2007) 49, 265-273
Thomas H. Oliver, James M. Cook and Simon R. Leather (2007)
When are ant-attractant devices a worthwhile investment? Vicia faba extrafloral nectaries and Lasius niger ants
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2007) 9, 115-124
Miles J.A. Leahy, Thomas H. Oliver and Simon R. Leather (2007)
Feeding behaviour of the black pine beetle, Hylastes ater (Coleoptera: Scolytidae)
Bulletin of Entomological Research (2007) 97, 613-618
J.E.L. Timms and S.R. Leather (2007)
Ladybird egg cluster size: relationships between species, oviposition substrate and cannibalism
Arthropod-Plant Interactions (2007) 1, 213-220
Barry J. Hicks, James N. Aegerter, Simon R. Leather and Allan D. Watt (2007)
Asynchrony in larval development of the pine beauty moth, Panolis flammea , on an introduced host plant may affect parasitoid efficacy
Bulletin of Entomological Research (2006) 96, 25-34
T.H. Oliver, J.E.L. Timms, A. Taylor and S.R. Leather (2006)
Oviposition responses to patch quality in the larch ladybird Aphidecta obliterata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): effects of aphid density, and con- and heterospecific tracks
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2005) 7, 187-191
D. Rose, S.R. Leather and G.A. Matthews (2005)
Recognition and avoidance of insecticide-treated Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) by Hylobius abietis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): implications for pest management strategies
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2005) 115, 311-321
S.R. Leather, F.A. Wade and H.C.J. Godfray (2005)
Plant quality, progeny sequence, and the sex ratio of the sycamore aphid, Drepanosiphum platanoidis
Oikos (2005) 110, 339-343
Marco Archetti and Simon R. Leather (2005)
A test of the coevolution theory of autumn colours: colour preference of Rhopalosiphum padi on Prunus padus
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2002) 104, 241-253
F.A. Wade and S.R. Leather (2002)
Overwintering of the sycamore aphid, Drepanosiphum platanoidis
Ecological Entomology (2002) 27, 238-241
C. Matilda Collins and Simon R. Leather (2002)
Ant-mediated dispersal of the black willow aphid Pterocomma salicis L.; does the ant Lasius niger L. judge aphid-host quality?
Neotropical Entomology (2002) 31, 91-99
Roberto T. Alves, Roy P. Bateman, Jane Gunn, Chris Prior and Simon R. Leather (2002)
Effects of different formulations on viability and medium-term storage of Metarhizium anisopliae conidia
Annals of Applied Biology (2001) 138, 133-140
C.M. Collins, R.R. Rosado and S.R. Leather (2001)
The impact of the aphids Tuberolachnus salignus and Pterocomma salicis on willow trees
European Journal of Entomology (2001) 98, 177-182
C.M. Collins and S.R. Leather (2001)
Effect of temperature on fecundity and development of the giant willow aphid Tuberolachnus salignus (Sternorrhyncha: Aphididae)
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2001) 3, 161-168
B.J. Hicks, D.A. Barbour, H.F. Evans, S. Heritage, S.R. Leather, R. Milne and A.D. Watt (2001)
The history and control of the pine beauty moth, Panolis flammea (D. and S.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in Scotland from 1976 to 2000
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2001) 3, 139-145
C.Z. Chilima and S.R. Leather (2001)
Within-tree and seasonal distribution of the pine woolly aphid Pineus boerneri on Pinus kesiya trees
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (2001) 3, 183-189
C. Matilda Collins, Mark D.E. Fellowes, Rufus B. Sage and Simon R. Leather (2001)
Host selection and performance of the giant willow aphid, Tuberolachnus salignus Gmelin – implications for pest management
Journal of Applied Entomology - Zeitschrift für angewandte Entomologie (2000) 124, 11-17
K.E. Trewhella, S.R. Leather and K.R. Day (2000)
Variation in the suitability of Pinus contorta (lodgepole pine) to feeding by three pine defoliators, Panolis flammea, Neodiprion sertifer and Zeiraphera diniana
Bulletin of Entomological Research (1999) 89, 3-16
S.R. Leather, K.R. Daym and A.N. Salisbury (1999)
The biology and ecology of the large pine weevil, Hylobius abietis (Coleoptera : Curculionidae): a problem of dispersal?
European Journal of Entomology (1999) 96, 23-27
S.R. Leather, R.C.A. Cooke, M.D.E. Fellowes and R. Rombe (1999)
Distribution and abundance of ladybirds (Coleoptera : Coccinellidae) in non-crop habitats
Agricultural and Forest Entomology (1999) 1, 143-149
D.A.J. Huggett, S.R. Leather and K.F.A. Walters (1999)
Suitability of the biomass crop Miscanthus sinensis as a host for the aphids Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) and Rhopalosiphum maidis (F.), and its susceptibility to the plant luteovirus Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus
Journal of Applied Entomology - Zeitschrift für angewandte Entomologie (1998) 122, 295-299
A.N. Salisbury and S.R. Leather (1998)
Migration of larvae of the large Pine Weevil, Hylobius abietis L. (Col., Curculionidae): Possible predation a lesser risk than death by starvation?
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (1998) 87, 237-243
S.R. Leather, J.A. Beare, R.C.A. Cooke and M.D.E. Fellowes (1998)
Are differences in life history parameters of the pine beauty moth Panolis flammea modified by host plant quality or gender?
Bulletin of Entomological Research (1997) 87, 81-88
K.E. Trewhella, S.R. Leather and K.R. Day (1997)
The effect of constitutive rsistance in lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) and Scots pine (P. sylvestris) on oviposition by three pine feeding herbivores
Bulletin of Entomological Research (1997) 87, 75-80
S.R. Leather, M.D.E. Fellows, G.R.F. Hayman and J.S. Maxen (1997)
The influence of lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) provenance on the the development and survival of larvae of the pine beauty moth Panolis flammea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Experimental and Applied Acarology (1997) 21, 523-538
E.J. Wittmann and S.R. Leather (1997)
Compatability of Orius laevigatus Fieber (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) with Neoseiulus (Amblyseius) cucumeris Oudemans (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and Iphiseius (Amblyseius) degenerans Berlese (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in the biocontrol of Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
Journal of Applied Entomology - Zeitschrift für angewandte Entomologie (1997) 121, 129-136
K.E. Trewhella, S.R. Leather and K.R. Day (1997)
Insect induced resistance in lodgepole pine: effects on two pine feeding insects
European Journal of Entomology (1997) 94, 153-156
J.D. Manlove, J. Styles and S.R. Leather (1997)
Feeding of the adults of the large pine weevil, Hylobius abietis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Journal of Applied Entomology - Zeitschrift für angewandte Entomologie (1996) 120, 529-536
S.R. Leather and A. Owuor (1996)
The influence of natural enemies and migration on spring populations of the green spruce aphid, Elatobium abietinum Walker (Hom., Aphididae)
Journal of Applied Entomology - Zeitschrift für angewandte Entomologie (1995) 119, 511-513
S.R. Leather, A.A. Small and S. Bøgh (1995)
Seasonal variation in local abundance of adults of the large pine weevil, Hylobius abietis L. (Col., Curculionidae)
European Journal of Entomology (1995) 92, 623-631
S.R. Leather (1995)
Medium term effects of early season defoliation on the colonisation of bird cherry (Prunus padus) by insect herbivores
European Journal of Entomology (1994) 91, 385-389
S.R. Leather, S.I. Ahmed and L. Hogan (1994)
Adult feeding preferences of the large pine weevil, Hylobius abietis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Bulletin of Entomological Research (1994) 84, 515-520
Simon R. Leather (1994)
The effect of temperature on oviposition, fecundity and egg hatch in the pine beauty moth, Panolis flammea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Bulletin of Entomological Research (1989) 79, 345-360
S.R. Leather, K.F.A. Walters and A.F.G. Dixon (1989)
Factors determining the pest status of the bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), in Europe: a study and review
