Barry Hicks

Langor, D., Abraham, S., Hicks, B., & James Hammond, H. (2023). Adalia decempunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Palaearctic species now established in North America. The Canadian Entomologist, 155, E35. doi:10.4039/tce.2023.23

Hicks, B.J. (2021). The first record of Polistes dominula (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in Newfoundland. Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 17, 25–28.

Hicks, B.J., Sheffield, C. (2021). Native bees (Hymenoptera; Apoidea) collected from Labrador, Canada. Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 17, 20–24.

Hicks, B.J., Marshall, H.D. (2018). Population structure of Myrmica rubra (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in part of its invasive range revealed by nuclear DNA markers and aggression analysis. Myrmecological News. 28, 35–43. https://doi.org/10.25849/myrmecol.news_028:035

Hicks, B.J., Pilgrim, B.L., Perry, E., Marshall, H.D. (2018). Observations of native bumble bees inside of commercial colonies of Bombus impatiens (Hymenoptera: Apidae) and the potential for pathogen spillover. The Canadian Entomologist. 150(4), 1–12. 10.4039/tce.2018.28

Hicks, B.J. (2017). New North American records of Chalcidoid parasitoids of the introduced knapweed gall fly (Urophora jaceana). Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 13, 1–4.

Hicks, B.J., Sircom, J. (2016). Pollination of commercial Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) in Newfoundland by native and introduced bees. Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 12, 22–30.

Hicks, B.J. (2016). Optimization of Beauveria bassiana in a spray formulation against Choristoneura fumiferana. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 46, 543–547. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2015-0435

Sellars, R., Hicks, B.J. (2015). Bee diversity and abundance in three different habitats of eastern Newfoundland. Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 11, 9–14.

Hicks, B.J., Pilgrim, B.L., Marshall, H.D. (2014). Origins and genetic composition of the European Fire Ant, Myrmica rubra (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), in Newfoundland, Canada. The Canadian Entomologist. 146(4), 457–464. https://doi.org/10.4039/tce.2013.81

Hicks, B.J., Baker, K. (2014). The nests of Dolichovespula norvegicoides (Hymenoptera:Vespidae) from Newfoundland. Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 10, 6–9.

Hicks, B.J., Sellars, R. (2014). Record of the lily leaf beetle Lilioceris lilii (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Newfoundland. Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 10, 10–11.

Hicks, B.J. (2012). How does Myrmica rubra (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) disperse in its invasive range? Record of male-only swarming flights from Newfoundland. Myrmecological News. 16, 31–34.

Hicks, B.J. (2011). Pollination of Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) in Newfoundland by native and introduced bees. Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 7, 108–118.

Hicks, B.J. (2011). Anthidium manicatum (L.) (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) found on the island of Newfoundland, Canada. Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 7, 105–107.

Hicks, B.J., Majka, C.G., Moores, S.P.  (2010). Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) found in Newfoundland. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 64, 50. 10.1649/0010-065X-64.1.50

Hicks B.J. (2009). Observations of the nest structure of Osmia inermis (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) from Newfoundland, Canada. Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 5, 12–18.

Hicks, B.J., Leather, S.R., Watt, A.D. (2008). Changing dynamics of the pine beauty moth (Panolis flammea) in Britain: the loss of enemy free space? Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 10(3), 263–271. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-9563.2008.00382.x

Butt, C., Hicks, B., Campbell, C. (2008). The diversity and abundance of Tabanidae in black spruce forests and sphagnum bogs in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada. Journal of the Acadian Entomological Society. 4, 7–13.

Hicks, B.J., Aegerter, J.N., Leather, S.R., Watt, A.D. (2007). Asynchrony in larval development of the pine beauty moth, Panolis flammea, on an introduced host plant may affect parasitoid efficacy. Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 1, 213–220. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-007-9024-1

Hicks, B.J., Aegerter, J.N., Leather, S.R., Watt, A.D. (2007). Differential response of parasitoids of the pine beauty moth (Panolis flammea) reared on two different hosts. Scottish Forestry. 61, 5–10.

Lowe A.J., Hicks B.J., Worley K., Ennos R.A., Morman J.D., Stone G., Watt, A.D. (2005). Genetic differentiation in Scottish populations of the pine beauty moth, Panolis flammea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research. 95(6), 517–526. 10.1079/ber2005384

Hicks, B.J., Watt, A.D. (2003). The impact of a fungal epizootic on the parasitic Hymenoptera of a forest lepidopteran. The Journal of Applied Entomology. 127, 553–559.

Hicks, B.J., McKenizie, F., Cosens, D., Watt, A.D. (2003). Harvestmen abundance and diversity within lodgepole and Scots pine plantations of Scotland and their potential impact on pine beauty moth populations. Forest Ecology and Management. 182(1), 355–361. 10.1016/S0378-1127(03)00093-8

Hicks, B.J., Barbour, D.A., Cosens, D., Watt, A.D. (2001). The influence of weather on pine beauty moth, Panolis flammea (Lep.: Noctuidae) populations and its fungal diseases in Scotland. Scottish Forestry. 55, 199–207.

Hicks, B.J., Watt, A.D., Cosens, D. (2001). The potential of Beauveria bassiana (Hyphomycetes: Monilialea) as a biological control agent against the pine beauty moth, Panolis flammea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Forest Ecology and Management. 149(1–3), 1275–281. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-1127(00)00561-2

Hicks, B.J., Barbour, D.A., Evans, H.F., Heritage, S., Leather, S.R., Milne, R., Watt, A.D. (2001). The history and control of the pine beauty moth, Panolis flammea (D.&S.) (Lepidoptera: Nocuidae) in Scotland from 1976 to 1999. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 3(3), 161–168. 10.1046/j.1461-9555.2001.00106.x

Watt, A.D., Hicks, B.J. (2000). A reappraisal of the population dynamics of the pine beauty moth, Panolis flammea, on lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta, in Scotland. Population Ecology. 42, 225–230. 10.1007/PL00012001

Hicks, B.J., Watt, A.D. (2000). Fungal disease and parasitism in Panolis flammea (Den. & Schiff.)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) during 1998: evidence of change in the diversity and impact of the natural enemies of a forest pest. Forestry. 73(1), 31–36. 10.1093/forestry/73.1.31

Hicks, B.J., Larson, D.J. (2000). Descriptions and recognition of larvae of some northern North American species of Ilybius Erichson (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae). The Coleopterists Bulletin. 54, 36–59. https://doi.org/10.1649/0010-065X(2000)054[0036:DAROLO]2.0.CO;2

Hicks, B.J., Larson, D.J. (1995). Life history patterns of Ilybius Erichson from Newfoundland (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae). The Coleopterists Bulletin. 49, 281–287.

Hicks, B. J. (1994). Foregut contents of adult Ilybius Erichson (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) from Newfoundland. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 48, 199–200.

Hicks B. J., Gordon, R. (1994). Effect of the juvenile hormone analog Fenoxycarb on the postembryonic development of the Eastern Spruce Budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana (Clemens), following treatment of the egg. Entomologia experimentalis et applicata. 71, 181–184.

Hicks, B. J., Gordon, R. (1992). Effects of the Juvenile Hormone Analog Fenoxycarb on Various Developmental Stages of the Eastern Spruce Budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana (Clemens)(Lepidoptera:Tortricidae). The Canadian Entomologist. 124(1), 117–123. http://doi.org/10.4039/ent124117-1

Hicks, B. J., Larson, D.J. (1991). The Rectum as a Hydrostatic Organ in the Predacious Diving Beetle Genus Ilybius (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae). The Coleopterists Bulletin. 45, 274–278.

Hicks, B. J. (1990). Observations on the intertidal Staphylinid Micralymma marinum Stroem (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) from Newfoundland. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 44, 304–306.
 

Hicks B.J. (2014). The history and present status of honey bee keeping in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Osprey. 45(3), 11–14.

Hicks B.J., Mann, H. (2013). Plant Galls of Newfoundland and Labrador Part 4: The insects within Black Knapweed galls. The Osprey. 44(3), 13–17.

Hicks B.J., Bartlett, T., Bishop, J., Cicciarella, S., Hiscock, B., Woodford, R. (2012). Does trap colour influence sampling of bee pollinators on blueberry fields? The Osprey. 43(4), 5–9.

Hicks B.J. (2012). Update on the distribution of the invasive ant, Myrnica rubra, in Newfoundland. The Osprey. 43(3), 8–10.

Hicks B.J. (2012). Anthidium manicatum, a new bee record for Newfoundland. The Osprey. 43(2), 44–45.

Hicks B.J., White, S., Strongman, D. (2011). Microbial control of forestry pest caterpillars in Newfoundland and the potential of Beauveria bassiana as a mycoinsecticide. The Osprey. 42(4), 19–25.

Hicks B.J. (2011) Ask a natural history question: Why Slugs? The Osprey. 42(3), 7–8.

Hicks B.J., Anstey, A., Butt, S., McCarthy, B., Parrott, B., Pike, S. (2011). Comparison of the nest structure of two species of yellowjacket wasps (Vespinae) from Newfoundland. The Osprey. 24(2), 22–26.

Hicks B.J. (2011). The occurrence of European fire ant in Newfoundland. The Osprey. 42(1), 16–18.

Hicks, B.J. (2010). The bee species of Newfoundland important for pollination. The Osprey. 41(3), 22–25.

Hicks, B.J. (2009). The use of personal Response Systems in a Small First-year University Biology Course in Rural Newfoundland. Proceedings of the EDGE conference. October 2009.

Hicks, B.J. (2009). A day on Carbonear Island in 1834 and 2008. The Compass. May 12, 2009.

Hicks, B.J. (2009). The Status of Native Bee Species in Newfoundland and Labrador. A report commissioned by Department of Environment and Conservation, Corner Brook, NL. April 1, 2009.

Hicks, B.J. (2007). Quality assurance/quality control of a biological biting fly control program at 5-Wing Gosse Bay. Report submitted to Defence Construction Canada, 5 Wing Goose Bay, Goose Bay, NL.

Hicks, B.J. (2007). Diversity and abundance of beetles and other invertebrates in three forests in Eastern Newfoundland. Arthropods of Canadian Forests Newsletter, April 2007.

Hicks, B. J. (1987). Ephemeroptera: the Insects called Mayflies. The Osprey. 18(1), 25–30.

Hicks, B. J. (1985). Butterflies of the Corner Brook Area. The Osprey. 16(3), 217–224.