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  1. Today and tomorrow: impact of climate change on aphid biology and potential consequences on their mutualism with ants

    Article • Physiological Entomology, January 2019, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  2. Ability of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) to develop on alternative host plant species

    Article • The Canadian Entomologist, December 2015, Cambridge University Press

    Dr François Verheggen

  3. Bacteria may enhance species association in an ant–aphid mutualistic relationship

    Article • Chemoecology, February 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  4. Climate Change and Tritrophic Interactions: Will Modifications to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increase the Vulnerability of Herbivorous Insects to Natural Enemies?

    Article • Environmental Entomology, February 2015, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  5. Insects Associated With Jatropha curcas Linn. (Euphorbiaceae) in West Niger

    Article • Journal of Insect Science, December 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  6. First Evidence of a Volatile Sex Pheromone in Lady Beetles

    Article • PLoS ONE, December 2014, PLOS

    Dr François Verheggen

  7. Aggregation behavior ofHarmonia axyridisunder non-wintering conditions

    Article • Insect Science, November 2014, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  8. Infestation Level Influences Oviposition Site Selection in the Tomato Leafminer Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

    Article • Insects, November 2014, MDPI AG

    Dr François Verheggen

  9. Insecticidal effect of Jatropha curcas L. seed oil on Callosobruchus maculatus Fab and Bruchidius atrolineatus Pic (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) on stored cowpea seeds (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) in Niger

    Article • African Journal of Agricultural Research, August 2014, Academic Journals

    Dr François Verheggen

  10. Évaluation du potentiel de dix accessions de Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae) au Niger

    Article • Journal of Applied Biosciences, July 2014, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Dr François Verheggen

  11. Évaluation du potentiel de dix accessions de Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae) au Niger

    Article • Journal of Applied Biosciences, July 2014, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Dr François Verheggen

  12. Role of larval host plant experience and solanaceous plant volatile emissions in Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) host finding behavior

    Article • Arthropod-Plant Interactions, June 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  13. Do aphids actively search for ant partners?

    Article • Insect Science, May 2014, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  14. Depth and Type of Substrate Influence the Ability of Nasonia vitripennis to Locate a Host

    Article • Journal of Insect Science, May 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  15. Depth and type of substrate influence the ability ofNasonia vitripennis to locate a host

    Article • Journal of Insect Science, May 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  16. Aphid honeydew: An arrestant and a contact kairomone for Episyrphus balteatus (Diptera: Syrphidae) larvae and adults

    Article • European Journal of Entomology, March 2014, Biology Centre, AS CR

    Dr François Verheggen

  17. Associative Learning ofNasonia vitripennisWalker (Hymenoptera:Pteromalidae) to Methyldisulfanylmethane

    Article • Journal of Forensic Sciences, December 2013, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  18. Is the Multicolored Asian Ladybeetle, Harmonia axyridis, the Most Abundant Natural Enemy to Aphids in Agroecosystems?

    Article • Journal of Insect Science, December 2013, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  19. Is conspecific substrate marking a long-term external memory of previously colonized overwintering sites inHarmonia axyridis?

    Article • Journal of Applied Entomology, November 2013, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  20. Forensic Entomology Investigations From Doctor Marcel Leclercq (1924–2008): A Review of Cases From 1969 to 2005

    Article • Journal of Medical Entomology, September 2013, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  21. Host-habitat Location by the Parasitoid,Nasonia vitripennisWalker (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae)

    Article • Journal of Forensic Sciences, August 2013, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  22. Aphid responses to volatile cues from turnip plants (Brassica rapa) infested with phloem-feeding and chewing herbivores

    Article • Arthropod-Plant Interactions, July 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  23. Electrophysiological and Behavioral Responses ofThanatophilus sinuatusFabricius (Coleoptera: Silphidae) to Selected Cadaveric Volatile Organic Compounds

    Article • Journal of Forensic Sciences, July 2013, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  24. Characterization of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted by Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Roots and Their Attractiveness to Wireworms

    Article • Journal of Chemical Ecology, June 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  25. Is Contact Between Conspecifics Involved in the Cohesion of Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Aggregations?

    Article • Journal of Insect Behavior, June 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  26. Occurrence of Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in field crops

    Article • European Journal of Entomology, April 2013, Biology Centre, AS CR

    Dr François Verheggen

  27. Substrate Marking by an Invasive Ladybeetle: Seasonal Changes in Hydrocarbon Composition and Behavioral Responses

    Article • PLoS ONE, April 2013, PLOS

    Dr François Verheggen

  28. The Community of Hymenoptera Parasitizing Necrophagous Diptera in an Urban Biotope

    Article • Journal of Insect Science, April 2013, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  29. Diversity of Forensic Rove Beetles (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) Associated with Decaying Pig Carcass in a Forest Biotope

    Article • Journal of Forensic Sciences, March 2013, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  30. Silkworm Moths Inventory in Their Natural Tapia Forest Habitat (Madagascar): Diversity, Population Dynamics and Host Plants

    Article • African Entomology, March 2013, Entomological Society of Southern Africa

    Dr François Verheggen

  31. Propensity of the Tomato Leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), to Develop on Four Potato Plant Varieties

    Article • American Journal of Potato Research, January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  32. Wireworms’ Management: An Overview of the Existing Methods, with Particular Regards to Agriotes spp. (Coleoptera: Elateridae)

    Article • Insects, January 2013, MDPI AG

    Dr François Verheggen

  33. Chemical Ecology of the Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), and Potential for Alternative Control Methods

    Article • Insects, December 2012, MDPI AG

    Dr François Verheggen

  34. Consumption of Immature Stages of Colorado Potato Beetle by Chrysoperla Carnea (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) Larvae in the Laboratory

    Article • American Journal of Potato Research, October 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  35. First evidence of deuterotokous parthenogenesis in the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

    Article • Journal of Pest Science, August 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  36. Aphid Alarm Pheromone as a Cue for Ants to Locate Aphid Partners

    Article • PLoS ONE, August 2012, PLOS

    Dr François Verheggen

  37. Role of long-chain hydrocarbons in the aggregation behaviour of Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

    Article • Journal of Insect Physiology, June 2012, Elsevier

    Dr François Verheggen

  38. Volatile organic compounds released by blowfly larvae and pupae: New perspectives in forensic entomology

    Article • Forensic Science International, June 2012, Elsevier

    Dr François Verheggen

  39. Aphid alarm pheromone: An overview of current knowledge on biosynthesis and functions

    Article • Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, March 2012, Elsevier

    Dr François Verheggen

  40. Honeydew volatile emission acts as a kairomonal message for the Asian lady beetle Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

    Article • Insect Science, February 2012, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  41. Fast-GC Quantification of Harmonine, the Major Defense Alkaloid of the Multicolored Asian Ladybird <i>Harmonia axyridis</i>(Pallas)

    Article • American Journal of Analytical Chemistry, January 2012, Scientific Research Publishing, Inc,

    Dr François Verheggen

  42. Responses of Lucilia sericata Meigen (Diptera: Calliphoridae) to Cadaveric Volatile Organic Compounds*

    Article • Journal of Forensic Sciences, December 2011, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  43. Testing semiochemicals from aphid, plant and conspecific: attraction of Harmonia axyridis

    Article • Insect Science, October 2011, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  44. Does Tribolium brevicornis Cuticular Chemistry Deter Cannibalism and Predation of Pupae?

    Article • Journal of Insect Science, September 2011, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  45. The chemical ecology of Harmonia axyridis

    Article • BioControl, August 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen, Eric W. Riddick

  46. Earthworms Use Odor Cues to Locate and Feed on Microorganisms in Soil

    Article • PLoS ONE, July 2011, PLOS

    Dr François Verheggen

  47. Optimisation of a semiochemical slow-release alginate formulation attractive towards Aphidius ervi Haliday parasitoids

    Article • Pest Management Science, July 2011, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  48. Microorganisms from aphid honeydew attract and enhance the efficacy of natural enemies

    Article • Nature Communications, June 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  49. Carrion Beetles Visiting Pig Carcasses during Early Spring in Urban, Forest and Agricultural Biotopes of Western Europe

    Article • Journal of Insect Science, June 2011, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  50. The semiochemically mediated interactions between bacteria and insects

    Article • Chemoecology, April 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  51. Age-dependent attractivity of males’ sexual pheromones in Bombus terrestris (L.) [Hymenoptera, Apidae]

    Article • Chemoecology, March 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  52. Aphid-host plant interactions: does aphid honeydew exactly reflect the host plant amino acid composition?

    Article • Arthropod-Plant Interactions, March 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  53. Validation of a fast gas chromatographic method for the study of semiochemical slow release formulations

    Article • Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, December 2010, Elsevier

    Dr François Verheggen

  54. An introduction device for the aphidophagous hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus (De Geer) (Diptera: Syrphidae)

    Article • Biological Control, September 2010, Elsevier

    Dr François Verheggen

  55. Assessment of oviposition site quality by aphidophagous hoverflies: reaction to conspecific larvae

    Article • Animal Behaviour, March 2010, Elsevier

    Dr François Verheggen

  56. Intraguild interactions between the predatory hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus (Diptera: Syrphidae) and the Asian ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): Effect of larval tracks

    Article • European Journal of Entomology, February 2010, Biology Centre, AS CR

    Dr François Verheggen

  57. Aphid-ant mutualism: how honeydew sugars influence the behaviour of ant scouts

    Article • Physiological Entomology, January 2010, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  58. Alarm Pheromones—Chemical Signaling in Response to Danger

    Article • January 2010, Elsevier

    Dr François Verheggen

  59. Cadaveric volatile organic compounds released by decaying pig carcasses (Sus domesticus L.) in different biotopes

    Article • Forensic Science International, August 2009, Elsevier

    Dr François Verheggen

  60. Comparison of Age-dependent Quantitative Changes in the Male Labial Gland Secretion of Bombus Terrestris and Bombus Lucorum

    Article • Journal of Chemical Ecology, June 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  61. Tomato-aphid-hoverfly: a tritrophic interaction incompatible for pest management

    Article • Arthropod-Plant Interactions, May 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  62. Fast gas chromatography characterisation of purified semiochemicals from essential oils of Matricaria chamomilla L. (Asteraceae) and Nepeta cataria L. (Lamiaceae)

    Article • Journal of Chromatography A, April 2009, Elsevier

    Dr François Verheggen

  63. Does Imidacloprid Seed-Treated Maize Have an Impact on Honey Bee Mortality?

    Article • Journal of Economic Entomology, April 2009, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  64. Social enviroment influences aphid production of alarm pheromone

    Article • Behavioral Ecology, February 2009, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr François Verheggen

  65. Emission of alarm pheromone by non-preyed aphid colonies

    Article • Journal of Applied Entomology, September 2008, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  66. Emission of Alarm Pheromone in Aphids: a Non-Contagious Phenomenon

    Article • Journal of Chemical Ecology, August 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  67. MOTHFLIES (DIPTERA: PSYCHODIDAE) IN HOSPITALS: A GUIDE TO THEIR IDENTIFICATION AND METHODS FOR THEIR CONTROL

    Article • Acta Clinica Belgica, August 2008, Taylor & Francis

    Dr François Verheggen

  68. Aphid and Plant Volatiles Induce Oviposition in an Aphidophagous Hoverfly

    Article • Journal of Chemical Ecology, February 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  69. Discrimination of parasitized aphids by a hoverfly predator: effects on larval performance, foraging, and oviposition behavior

    Article • Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, February 2008, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  70. Electrophysiological and Behavioral Responses of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle, Harmonia axyridis Pallas, to Sesquiterpene Semiochemicals

    Article • Journal of Chemical Ecology, October 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  71. Predatory hoverflies select their oviposition site according to aphid host plant and aphid species

    Article • Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, October 2007, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  72. Role of terpenes from aphid-infested potato on searching and oviposition behavior of Episyrphus balteatus

    Article • Insect Science, February 2007, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen

  73. Electrophysiological and Behavioral Activity of Secondary Metabolites in the Confused Flour Beetle, Tribolium confusum

    Article • Journal of Chemical Ecology, January 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr François Verheggen

  74. Is the (E)-β-farnesene only volatile terpenoid in aphids?

    Article • Journal of Applied Entomology, January 2005, Wiley

    Dr François Verheggen