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Dr Xiong Zhao He MAppSc, PhD

Senior Research Officer

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Agriculture and Environment

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: 2.66, Ag/Hort A
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Master of Applied Science - Massey University (2001)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2008)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Insect behaviour, ecology and biology, and biological control of pests

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000):
Behavioural Ecology (060201): Biological Sciences (060000): Ecology (060200): Evolutionary Biology (060300): Host-Parasite Interactions (060307): Life Histories (060308): Population Ecology (060207)

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 0 2

Research Outputs

Journal

Weerawansha, N., Wang, Q., & He, X. (2024). Conspecific cues mediate habitat selection and reproductive performance in a haplodiploid spider mite. Current Zoology.
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Chen, C., He, XZ., Zhou, P., & Wang, Q. (2024). Parasitoid–host interaction behaviors in relation to host stages in the Tamarixia triozae (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)–Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) system. Journal of Insect Science. 24(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Li, L., He, XZ., Wang, M., Huang, L., Wang, Z., Zhang, X., . . . Hou, F. (2024). Grazing-driven shifts in soil bacterial community structure and function in a typical steppe are mediated by additional N inputs. Science of the Total Environment. 912
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Ma, A., Zhang, H., Ran, H., Yang, X., Hao, J., Zhang, J., . . . Li, J. (2023). Prediction of seasonal population dynamics of Grapholita molesta (Busck) and Adoxophyes orana (Fischer von Röslerstamm) in peach orchards using sex pheromone trap and degree-days and its implications in pest management. Frontiers in Agronomy. 5
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Ji, W., Luo, Y., Liao, Y., Wu, W., Wei, X., Yang, Y., . . . Sun, Y. (2023). UAV Assisted Livestock Distribution Monitoring and Quantification: A Low-Cost and High-Precision Solution. Animals. 13(19)
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Kai, Y., Pinto, AA., McCormick, AC., Nadarajan, J., He, XZ., MacKay, M., . . . McGill, C. (2023). Seed desiccation sensitivity varies with geographic distribution in two New Zealand native Pittosporum species. Seeds. 2
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X., McGill, C.
Weerawansha, N., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2023). Reproductive plasticity in response to the changing cluster size during the breeding period: a case study in a spider mite. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 91(2), 237-250
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Liu, JF., He, XZ., Ye, S., Zhou, JJ., Han, P., Gao, YL., . . . Yang, MF. (2023). Pest management of postharvest potatoes: lethal, sublethal and transgenerational effects of the ectoparasitic mite Pyemotes zhonghuajia on the potato worm Phthorimaea operculella. Pest Management Science. 79(12), 5250-5259
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2023). Temperature but Not Photoperiod Can Predict Development and Survival of an Invasive Apple Pest. Insects. 14(6)
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Liu, J., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2023). Male larval experience of cues from adult rivals alters lifetime sperm investment patterns in a sperm heteromorphic moth, Ephestia kuehniella. Insect Science. 30(6), 1773-1783
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Li, L., Wang, M., He, XZ., Wang, Z., Zhang, X., Hu, J., . . . Hou, F. (2023). Plant α-and β-diversity, and soil microbial stoichiometry co-regulate the alterations in ecosystem multifunctionality in response to grazing and N addition in a typical steppe. Land Degradation and Development. 34(10), 2849-2861
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Chen, C., He, XZ., Zhou, P., & Wang, Q. (2023). Life history and behavior of Tamarixia triozae parasitizing the tomato-potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli. Biological Control. 179
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Ristyadi, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2023). Resource allocation strategies for survival and reproduction by an invasive pest in response to intermittent fasting. Current Zoology. 69(5), 600-606
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Liu, J., He, XZ., Zheng, XL., Zhang, Y., & Wang, Q. (2023). Juvenile socio-sexual experience determines lifetime sperm expenditure and adult survival in a polygamous moth, Ephestia kuehniella. Insect Science. 30(1), 232-240
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Weerawansha, N., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2023). Local mate competition model alone cannot predict the offspring sex ratio in large and dense populations of a haplodiploid arthropod. Current Zoology. 69(2), 219-221
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Li, L., Yu, L., He, L., He, XZ., Jiao, R., & Xu, C. (2022). Temperature-dependent development and reproduction of Tarsonemus confusus (Acari: Tarsonemidae): an important pest mite of horticulture. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 88(3-4), 301-316
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Weerawansha, N., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2022). A haplodiploid mite adjusts fecundity and sex ratio in response to density changes during the reproductive period. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 88(3-4), 277-288
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Gao, YP., Luo, M., Wang, XY., He, XZ., Lu, W., & Zheng, XL. (2022). Pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana PfBb and Immune Responses of a Non-Target Host, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Insects. 13(10)
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Weerawansha, N., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2022). Comparing the effects of social environments and life history traits on sex allocation in a haplodiploid spider mite. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 27(10), 2123-2130
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Ristyadi, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2022). Predator- and killed prey-induced fears bear significant cost to an invasive spider mite: Implications in pest management. Pest Management Science. 78(12), 5456-5462
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Li, L., He, XZ., Zhang, X., Hu, J., Wang, M., Wang, Z., . . . Hou, F. (2022). Different effects of grazing and nitrogen addition on ecosystem multifunctionality are driven by changes in plant resource stoichiometry in a typical steppe. Plant and Soil. 481(1-2), 179-194
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Sun, Y., Yuan, Y., Luo, Y., Ji, W., Bian, Q., Zhu, Z., . . . Yi, S. (2022). An Improved Method for Monitoring Multiscale Plant Species Diversity of Alpine Grassland Using UAV: A Case Study in the Source Region of the Yellow River, China. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Yuan, H., Matthew, C., He, XZ., Sun, Y., Liu, Y., Zhang, T., . . . Hou, F. (2022). Seasonal Variation in Soil and Herbage CO<inf>2</inf> Efflux for a Sheep-Grazed Alpine Meadow on the North-East Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and Estimated Net Annual CO<inf>2</inf> Exchange. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Chen, C., He, XZ., Zhou, P., & Wang, Q. (2022). Diets for Tamarixia triozae adults before releasing in augmentative biological control. BioControl. 67(3), 297-306
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Ristyadi, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2022). Thermotolerance in a spider mite: Implications in disinfestation treatment. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 27(3), 473-481
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Weerawansha, N., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2022). Adjustment of fecundity and sex ratio in response to social environments in a haplodiploid mite. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 27(1), 61-70
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Liu, J., He, XZ., Zheng, XL., Zhang, Y., & Wang, Q. (2022). Larval social cues influence testicular investment in an insect. Current Zoology. 68(1), 1-8
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Zhang, X., Yuan, Y., Zhu, Z., Ma, Q., Yu, H., Li, M., . . . Sun, Y. (2021). Predicting the distribution of oxytropis ochrocephala bunge in the source region of the yellow river (China) based on uav sampling data and species distribution model. Remote Sensing. 13(24)
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Zhou, P., He, XZ., Chen, C., & Wang, Q. (2021). Resource relocations in relation to dispersal in Tetranychus ludeni Zacher. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 26(11), 2018-2026
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Liu, J., He, XZ., Zheng, XL., Zhang, Y., & Wang, Q. (2021). Pupal cues increase sperm production but not testis size in an insect. Insects. 12(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Khatri, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2021). Potential aphid population regulation by aphidius colemani (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) in response to host density, parasitoid density, and age. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(4), 1847-1851
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Ristyadi, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2021). Response to thermal environment in Tetranychus ludeni (Acari: Tetranychidae). Systematic and Applied Acarology. 26(5), 942-953
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Li, L., Zhang, J., He, XZ., & Hou, F. (2021). Sheep Trampling Modifies Soil and Plant C:N:P Stoichiometry in a Typical Steppe of the Loess Plateau. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 76, 100-108
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Li, L., Zhang, J., He, XZ., & Hou, F. (2021). Different effects of sheep excrement type and supply level on plant and soil C:N:P stoichiometry in a typical steppe on the loess plateau. Plant and Soil. 462(1-2), 45-58
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Zhou, P., He, XZ., Chen, C., & Wang, Q. (2021). Reproductive Strategies That May Facilitate Invasion Success: Evidence From a Spider Mite. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(2), 632-637
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Weerawansha, N., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2020). Effect of foundress population density and size on reproduction and population growth of a haplodiploid mite. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 25(11), 2063-2076
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Zhou, P., He, XZ., Chen, C., & Wang, Q. (2020). No evidence for inbreeding depression and inbreeding avoidance in a haplodiploid mite Tetranychus ludeni Zacher. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 25(9), 1723-1728
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Ning, J., He, XZ., & Hou, F. (2020). C3 and C4 grass species: Who can reduce soil nitrous oxide emissions in a continental arid region?. Atmosphere. 11(9)
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Guo, Y., He, XZ., Hou, F., & Ren, J. (2020). Stocking rate affects plant community structure and reproductive strategies of a desirable and an undesirable grass species in an alpine steppe, Qilian Mountains, China. Rangeland Journal. 42(1), 63-69
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Chen, C., He, XZ., Zhou, P., & Wang, Q. (2020). Tamarixia triozae, an important parasitoid of Bactericera cockerelli: circadian rhythms and their implications in pest management. BioControl. 65(5), 537-546
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Liu, J., Zhang, Y., Zheng, XL., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2020). Combined cues of male competition influence spermatozoal investment in a moth. Functional Ecology. 34(6), 1223-1234
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Ning, J., He, XZ., Hou, F., Lou, S., Chen, X., Chang, S., . . . Zhu, W. (2020). Optimizing alfalfa productivity and persistence versus greenhouse gases fluxes in a continental arid region. PeerJ. 2020(3)
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Zheng, XL., Liu, J., Lu, W., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2020). Mating Delay Reduces Reproductive Performance but not Longevity in a Monandrous Moth. Journal of Insect Science. 20(2)
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Ristyadi, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2019). Dynamics of life history traits in Tetranychus ludeni Zacher in response to fluctuating temperatures. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 24(11), 2272-2277
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Esfandi, K., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2019). Sperm allocation strategies in a sperm heteromorphic insect. Current Zoology. , Retrieved from https://academic.oup.com/cz/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cz/zoz048/5585745
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Li, L., He, L., Yu, L., He, XZ., Xu, C., Jiao, R., . . . Liu, J. (2019). Preliminary study on the potential of Pyemotes zhonghuajia (Acari: Pyemotidae) in biological control of Aphis citricola (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Systematic and Applied Acarology. 24(6), 1116-1120
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, L., Li, L., Yu, L., He, XZ., Jiao, R., Xu, C., . . . Liu, J. (2019). Optimizing cold storage of the ectoparasitic mite Pyemotes zhonghuajia (Acari: Pyemotidae), an efficient biological control agent of stem borers. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 78(3), 327-342
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Sandoval Cruz, EA., McGill, CR., Southward, RC., McKenzie, CM., Card, SD., He, XZ., . . . Chynoweth, RJ. (2018). Does chemical control of blind seed disease (Gloeotinia temulenta) affect endophyte transmission in ryegrass seed crops?. Australasian Plant Pathology. 47(6), 561-569
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X., McGill, C., Sandoval Cruz, E.
Zhou, P., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2018). Sons from virgin mothers produce more daughters in a haplodiploid mite. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 23(9), 1869-1878
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Sun, Y., He, XZ., Hou, F., Wang, Z., & Chang, S. (2018). Grazing increases litter decomposition rate but decreases nitrogen release rate in an alpine meadow. Biogeosciences. 15(13), 4233-4243
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Wang, M., McGill, CR., Southward, RC., He, XZ., Card, SD., & Rolston, MP. (2018). Epichloë fungal endophyte colonisation and seed quality in developing grass florets–effect of different fertiliser applications. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 61(1), 27-41
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X., McGill, C.
Chen, X., Hou, F., Matthew, C., & He, X. (2017). Soil C, N, and P Stocks Evaluation under Major Land Uses on China's Loess Plateau. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 70(3), 341-347
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Hanan, A., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2017). Insight into the success of whitefly biological control using parasitoids: evidence from the Eretmocerus warrae−Trialeurodes vaporariorum system. Pest Management Science. 73(11), 2294-2301
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Khatri, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2017). Effective Biological Control Depends on Life History Strategies of Both Parasitoid and Its Host: Evidence from Aphidius colemani-Myzus persicae System. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(2), 400-406
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Giang, NTH., Lan, NT., Nam, NH., Hirai, T., & Yamaguchi, R. (2016). Pathological Characterization of an Outbreak of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome in Northern Vietnam. JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY. 154(2-3), 135-149
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Jiao, R., Xu, C., Yu, L., He, XZ., Qiao, G., He, L., . . . Li, L. (2016). Prolonged coldness on eggs reduces immature survival and reproductive fitness in Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae). Systematic and Applied Acarology. 21(12), 1651-1661
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Khatri, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2016). Trade-Off between Fitness Gain and Cost Determines Profitability of a Peach Aphid Parasitoid. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(4), 1539-1544
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Zhou, P., Yang, H., Jin, DC., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2016). Sex-specific allometry of morphometric and reproductive traits in Oriental fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(3), 1249-1253
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Hanna, A., Shakeel, M., He, XZ., Razzaq, A., & Wang, Q. (2016). Superparasitism and host discrimination behavior of Eretmocerus warrae Naumann & Schmidt (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae). Turk Tarim ve Ormancilik Dergisi/Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. 40, 1-6
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Hanan, A., He, XZ., Shakeel, M., Khetran, MA., & Wang, Q. (2015). Eretmocerus warrae prefer to attack mid-aged hosts to gain fitness for both adults and their offspring. Biological Control. 91, 10-16
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Abdul, HH., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2015). Superparasitism and host discrimination behavior of Eretmocerus warrae Naumann & Schmidt (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae). Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 39, 6 pages. 39
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Esfandi, K., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2015). Flirtation reduces males' fecundity but not longevity. Evolution.
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2015). Ability of Platygaster demades (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) to Parasitize Both Eggs and Larvae Makes it an Effective Natural Enemy of Dasineura mali (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(4), 1884-1889
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Hanan, A., He, XZ., Shakeel, M., Khan, J., & Wang, Q. (2015). Does certain host and food deprivation period affect host feeding and Oviposition behaviour of Eretmocerus warrae (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae). Journal of the Entomological Research Society. 17(1), 51-59
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2014). Demographic dynamics of Platygaster demades in response to host density. Biological Control. 72, 46-53
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Flay, CD., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2014). Female Reproductive Fitness Declines with Increasing Male Density in the Polyandrous Weevil Sitophilus oryzae. Journal of Insect Behavior. 27(2), 268-278
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Harrington, KC., Kemp, PD., Horne, DJ., & He, XZ. (2013). Weed population dynamics for contrasting organic pasture establishment techniques. New Zealand Plant Protection. 66, 110-117
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X., Horne, D.
Bhavanam, SP., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2012). Effect of nutritional stress and larval crowding on survival, development and reproductive output of Mediterranean flour moth, Ephestia kuehniella Zeller. New Zealand Plant Protection. 65, 138-141
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Khatri, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2012). Reproductive fitness of Diadegma semiclausum Hellen (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) in response to host density. New Zealand Plant Protection. 65, 142-147
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Hanan, A., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2012). Host feeding and oviposition strategy of Eretmocerus warrae (Aphelinidae: Hymenoptera) under different host densities. New Zealand Plant Protection. 65, 133-137
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2012). Laboratory induction and termination of aestivation in Platygaster demades Walker, an important parasitoid of Dasineura mali Kieffer. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science. 40(1), 65-71
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Teulon, DAJ. (2011). Host Age Preference Behavior in Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Journal of Insect Behavior. 24(6), 447-455
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Zhao He, X., & Wang, Q. (2011). Phenological dynamics of Dasineura mali (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and its parasitoid Platygaster demades (Hymenoptera: Platygasteridae) in apple orchards. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(5), 1640-1646
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Harrington, KC., Southward, RC., Kitchen, KL., & He, XZ. (2011). Investigation of herbicides tolerated by Stevia rebaudiana crops. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science. 39(1), 21-33
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X., Southward, R.
Chen, XJ., Hou, FJ., Matthew, C., & He, XZ. (2010). Stocking rate effects on metabolizable energy intake and grazing behaviour of Tan sheep in steppe grassland on the Loess Plateau of Northwest China. Journal of Agricultural Science. 148(6), 709-721
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Flay, CD., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2010). Influence of multiple mating on female reproductive fitness in the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae. New Zealand Plant Protection. 63, 201-207
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Hanan, A., He, XZ., Shakeel, M., & Wang, Q. (2010). Effect of food supply on reproductive potential of Eretmocerus warrae (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 63, 113-117
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Yadav, A., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2010). Effect of body weight on reproductive performance of Micromus tasmaniae (Walker) (Neuroptera: Hemerobiidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 63, 208-213
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Shakeel, M., He, XZ., Martin, NA., Hanan, A., & Wang, Q. (2010). Mating behaviour of the European leafminer Scaptomyza flava (Diptera: Drosophilidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 63, 108-112
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., Walker, JTS., Rogers, DJ., & Lo, PL. (2010). A sophisticated life history strategy in a parasitoid wasp: Producing univoltine and multivoltine phenotypes in a local population. Biological Control. 54(3), 276-284
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Xu, J., & Wang, Q. (2009). A polyandrous female moth discriminates against previous mates to gain genetic diversity. Animal Behaviour. 78(6), 1309-1315
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Yadav, A., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2009). Patterns of adult emergence and mating in micromus tasmaniae (walker) (neuroptera: hemerobiidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 62, 179-183
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Khatri, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2009). Mating behaviour and egg maturation in diadegma semiclausum hellen (hymenoptera: ichneumonidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 62, 174-178
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Hanan, A., He, XZ., Shakeel, M., & Wang, Q. (2009). Diurnal rhythms of emergence, host feeding and oviposition of eretmocerus warrae (hymenoptera: Aphelinidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 62, 156-160
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Shakeel, M., He, XZ., Martin, NA., Hanan, A., & Wang, Q. (2009). Diurnal periodicity of adult eclosion, mating and oviposition of the european leafmlner scaptomyza flava (fallen) (Diptera: Drosophilidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 62, 80-85
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Flay, CD., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2009). Influence of male density on the courtship and mating duration of male rice weevils, sitophilus oryzae. New Zealand Plant Protection. 62, 76-79
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Wang, Q., He, XZ., Yang, L., Hedderley, D., & Davis, LK. (2009). Biased sex ratio and low population density increase male mating success in the bug Nysius huttoni (Heteroptera: Lygaeidae). Naturwissenschaften. 96(1), 87-91
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Kant, R., Sandanayaka, WRM., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2008). Effect of host age on searching and oviposition behaviour of Diaeretiella rapae (M'Intosh) (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 61, 355-361
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Yadav, A., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2008). Effect of photoperiod on development and reproduction in tasmanian lacewing Micromus tasmaniae (Walker) (Neuroptera: Hemerobiidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 61, 338-342
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Xu, J., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2008). Emergence and reproductive rhythms of Ephestia kuehniella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 61, 277-282
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Khatri, D., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2008). Development and reproduction of Diadegma semiclausum (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) on diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidotera: Plutellidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 61, 322-327
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Xu, J. (2008). European earwig as a potential biological control agent of apple leaf-curling midge. New Zealand Plant Protection. 61, 343-349
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Wang, Q., Millar, JG., Reed, DA., Mottern, JL., Heraty, JM., Triapitsyn, SV., . . . Xiong, ZHE. (2008). Development of a strategy for selective collection of a parasitoid attacking one member of a large herbivore guild. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(6), 1771-1778
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2008). Reproductive strategies of Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Biological Control. 45(3), 281-287
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Lu, W., Wang, Q., Ming, YT., Xiong, ZH., Xia, LZ., & Yuan, XZ. (2007). Mate location and recognition in Glenea cantor (Fabr.) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae): Roles of host plant health, female sex pheromone, and vision. Environmental Entomology. 36(4), 864-870
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Xu, J., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2007). Influence of larval density on biological fitness of Ephestia kuehniella zeller (lepidoptera: Pyralidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 60, 199-202
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2007). Aestivation in apple leaf-curling midge (diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Parasitoid, Platygaster demades walker (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 60, 21-25
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Teulon, DA., & Wang, Q. (2006). Oviposition strategy of Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) in reponse to host density. New Zealand Plant Protection. 59, 190-194
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2006). Host age preference in Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 59, 195-201
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2006). Asymmetric size effect of sexes on reproductive fitness in an aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Biological Control. 36(3), 293-298
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Teulon, DAJ. (2005). Host stage preference and reproductive fitness of aphidius eadyi (hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) on acyrthosiphon pisum (hemiptera: Aphididae). New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 48(1), 157-163
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2005). Asymmetric size effect of sexes on reproductive fitness in an aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Biological Control. 35
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Carpenter, A. (2004). Effect of day length on development and reproductive diapause in Nysius huttoni White (Heteroptera, Lygaeidae). Journal of Applied Entomology. 128(8), 528-532
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Carpenter, A., & Wang, Q. (2003). Thermal requirements for the development and reproduction of Nysius huttoni white (Heteropetera: Lygaeidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 96(4), 1119-1125
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, X., Wang, Q., & Carpenter, A. (2003). Thermal requirements for the development and reproduction of nysius huttoni white (Heteroptera: Lygaeidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 96(4), 1119-1125
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
Song, D., & Wang, Q. (2003). Systematics of the longicorn beetle genus Coptomma Newman (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Cerambycinae). Invertebrate Systematics. 17(3), 429-447
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Carpenter, A. (2002). Reproductive diapause in Nysius huttoni white (Heteroptera : Lygaeidae). NEW ZEALAND PLANT PROTECTION, VOL 55. 55, 308-311
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Carpenter, A. (2002). Effect of food supply on development, survival, body weight and reproduction of Nysius huttoni White (Heteroptera: Lygaeidae). New Zealand Entomologist. 25(1), 35-40
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2000). Oviposition and feeding behaviour of Nysius huttoni white (Heteroptera: Lygaeidae). New Zealand Entomologist. 23, 71-76
[Journal article]Authored by: He, X.

Conference

Weerawansha, N., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2022). Alteration of population size during oviposition influences reproductive performance in a haplodiploid mite. Zoosymposia. Vol. 22 (pp. 126 - 127).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
Weerawansha, N., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2022). Effects of social environments and female life history traits on sex allocation in a spider mite. Zoosymposia. Vol. 22 (pp. 110 - 110).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
Ristyadi, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2022). Non-consumptive effects of predation risk on prey population regulations: empirical evidence from the invasive spider mite Tetranychus ludeni. Zoosymposia. Vol. 22 (pp. 318 - 318).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
Zhou, P., He, XZ., Chen, C., & Wang, Q. (2022). Effect of age and density on dispersal probability and distance in Tetranychus ludeni Zacher. Zoosymposia. Vol. 22 (pp. 122 - 122).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
Weerawansha, N., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2019). Life history strategies in response to local resource and mate competition in bean spider mite, Tetranychus ludeni Zacher. Proceedings of the Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium. (pp. 44 - 44). : Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Zhou, P., & Wang, Q. (2019). No evidence for inbreeding depression in a haplodiploid mite. Proceedings of the Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium. (pp. 47 - 47). : Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
Liu, JY., Zhang, Y., Zheng, X., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2019). Sperm production and allocation in response to single and multiple rival cues in Ephestia kuehniella. Proceedings of the Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium. (pp. 31 - 31). : Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
Ristyadi, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2019). Life history strategies of Tetranychus ludeni in response to constant and fluctuating temperatures. Proceedings of the Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium. (pp. 35 - 35). : Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
Chen, C., He, XZ., Zhou, P., & Wang, Q. (2019). Diel rhythmicity of adult behaviour in Tamarixia triozae, an important parasitoid of Bactericera cockerelli. Proceedings of the Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium. (pp. 17 - 17). : Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
Esfandi, K., He, XZ., & Wang, Q.(2016, July). Social-sexual environment determines lifetime behavioral plasticity and reproductive outputs. .
[Conference]Authored by: He, X.
Wang, Q., Wang, J., & Zhong, G.Characteristics of Konjac Glucomannan (KGM) in A.bulbifer Compared with that in A.rivieri and A.albus. Advanced Materials Research. (pp. 2045 - 2052). 1022-6680.
[Conference]Authored by: He, X.
Bhavanam, SP., Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2011, August). Effect of nutritional stress and larval crowding on survival, development and fecundity of Mediterranean flour moth, Ephestia kuehniella Zeller. Presented at The 65th New Zealand Plant Protection Society Conference. Nelson, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: He, X.
Hanan, A., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2011, August). Host feeding and oviposition strategy of Eretmocerus warrae (Aphelinidae: Hymenoptera) under different host densities. Presented at The 65th New Zealand Plant Protection Society Conference. Nelson, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: He, X.
Khatri, D., He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2011, August). Reproductive fitness of Didegma semiclausum Hellen (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) in response to host density. Presented at The 65th New Zealand Plant Protection Society Conference. Nelson, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: He, X.
Harrington, KC., & He, XZ. (2010). Determining how soon ground covers can be planted in forests after applying metsulfuron. In SM. Zydenbos (Ed.) (pp. 340 - 343). : Proceedings of the 17th Australian Weeds Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q, ., & Xu, J, . (2008, August). European earwig as a biological control agent of apple leaf-curling midge. Presented at 2008 New Zealand Plant Protection Society Conference. Paihia, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., Walker, JTS., Rogers, DJ., & Lo, PL. (2008, July). Phenology of apple leaf-curling midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and its parasitoid Platygaster demades Walker (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) in the field. Presented at XXIII International Congress of Entomology. Durban, South Africa.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., Walker, JTS., Rogers, DJ., & Lo, PL.Phenology of apple leaf-curling midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and its parasitoid Platygaster demades Walker (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) in the field. . Durban, South Africa
[Conference Paper]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2006). The development and emergence of Platygaster demades (Walker) under difference photoperiods and temperatures. Poster session presented at the meeting of Marlborough Centre and Brancott Winery, Blenheim, New Zealand. Marlborough Centre and Brancott Winery, Blenheim, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (2006). Mate age at mating and male mating history affect mate choice and reproduction in Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). In Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference(pp. 54). : AES / ESNZ
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Teulon, DA. (2005). The effect of parasitism by Aphidius ervi on development and reproduction of the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum. New Zealand Plant Protection 58 Conference. (pp. 202 - 207).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Teulon, D. (2004, August). Effect of body size on reproductive fitness of Aphidius ervi. Presented at The 22nd International Congress of Entomology. Brisbane.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Teulon, DA. (2004, August). Effect of body size on reproductive fitness in Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Presented at 22nd International Congress of Entomology. Brisbane, QLD.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Teulon, DA. (2004, May). Effect of aphid life stage and parasitoid adult age on parasitism and sex ratio of aphidius eadyi. Presented at 15th International Plant Protection Congress. Beijing, China.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Teulon, DAJ. (2004). Emergence, sexual maturation and oviposition of Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera : Aphidiidae). In SM. Zydenbos (Ed.) New Zealand Plant Protection, Vol 57. (pp. 214 - 220). : 57th Annual Meeting of the New-Zealand-Plant-Protection-Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., Wang, Q., & Teulon, DAJ. (2003). Effect of parasitism by Aphidius eadyi (Hymenoptera : aphidiidae) on reproduction of pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum (Hemiptera : aphididae). In SM. Zydenbos (Ed.) NEW ZEALAND PLANT PROTECTION, VOL 56. Vol. 56 (pp. 185 - 189). : 56th Annual Conference of the New-Zealand-Plant-Protection-Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.
Mauchline, NA., Withers, TM., Wang, Q., INC, NEWZPPS., & INC, NEWZPPS.Host suitability of some eucalypts for development of the eucalyptus leafroller (Strepsicrates macropetana). NEW ZEALAND PLANT PROTECTION, VOL 54. (pp. 67 - 70). 1175-9003.
[Conference]Authored by: He, X.
He, XZ., & Wang, Q. (1999). Laboratory assessment of damage to swede, brassica napus rapifera, by wheat bug nysius huttoni. Proceedings of the NZ Plant Protection Conference 52. (pp. 199 - 202).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: He, X.

Other

Wang, Q., & He, XZ. (2007, June). Annual cycle and aestivation of apple leafcurling midge's parasitoid Platygaster demades. In Pipfruit New Zealand. Presented at Havelock North, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: He, X.

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

Provide biostatistical service (e.g., experimental design, and data analysis and reporting) to postgraduate students and staff in SAE. 

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 2 1
Co-supervisor 0 8

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Jhaman Kundun - Doctor of Philosophy
    Biological control ecology of predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis on spider mite Tetranychus ludeni
  • Resona Simkhada - Doctor of Philosophy
    Biological control ecology of predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis on spider mite Tetranychus ludeni: Towards sustainable pest management

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Agampodi Weerawansha - Doctor of Philosophy
    Reproductive performance of a spider mite Tetranychus ludeni Zacher (Acari: Tetranychidae) in response to social environments

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Junyan Liu - Doctor of Philosophy
    Resource Allocations of Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Response to Socio-Sexual Environment during Immature and Adult Stages
  • 2023 - Chen Chen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Biological control ecology of Tamarixia triozae (Burks) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) on Bactericera cockerelli (Šulc) (Hemiptera: Triozidae)
  • 2022 - Dwi Ristyadi - Doctor of Philosophy
    Life history strategies of the spider mite, Tetranychus ludeni Zacher, in response to environmental conditions
  • 2022 - Peng Zhou - Doctor of Philosophy
    Life History Strategies of Tetranychus ludeni Zacher (Acari:Tetranychidae) with Special Reference to Biological Invasion
  • 2019 - Jana Müller - Doctor of Philosophy
    A study of root aphid Aploneura lentisci Pass.biology and root aphid-host interactions with perennial ryegrass/endophyte associations in New Zealand
  • 2018 - Kambiz Esfandi - Doctor of Philosophy
    Plasticity in Reproduction and Survival under Dynamic Socio-Sexual Environment: Empirical Evidence from Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
  • 2017 - Diwas Khatri - Doctor of Philosophy
    Biological control ecology of Aphidius colemani Viereck (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae) on Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
  • 2013 - Abdul Hanan - Doctor of Philosophy
    Reproductive Biology of Eretmocerus warrae Nauman and Schmidt (Hymenoptera : Aphelindae)