Dr. Ebenezer O. Onagbola
Contact Information
Citrus Research and Education Center
Lake Alfred, Florida
Entomology - Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology
Phone: 863.956.1151
Email: eoonagbola@ufl.edu
Education
Ph.D Entomology: Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA.
Dissertation title: Studies on the biology and host location behavior of Pteromalus cerealellae (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae), a parasitoid of Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).
Masters of Technology (M. Tech), Food Storage Technology: Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, Nigeria.
Thesis title: Laboratory evaluation of damage done to Cola acuminata by four species of kola nut weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Bachelor of Technology, Biology (Storage Technology): FUTA, Nigeria.
Thesis title: Comparison of efficacy of three plants’ dusts with pirimiphos methyl in the control of the rice moth, Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) (Gelechiidae: Lepidoptera).
Positions
2008 - Date: Post-Doctoral Associate, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, USA.
2004 - 2007: Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.
2002 - 2003: Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology (Pre-Degree), FUTA, Nigeria.
1998 - (June - December): Student Trainee/Assistant Store Manager, Chi Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.
Specialization
Insect Behavior and Chemical Ecology; Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Ongoing Research
- Mate & host location mechanisms of the Asian citrus psyllids, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae).
- Determination of roles of host kairomones on the behavioral ecology of three parasitoids of the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) (Diptera: Tephritidae).
Refereed Publications
Onagbola, E. O. Meyer, W. L., Boina, D. and Lukasz L. Stelinski (2008) Morphological characterization of the antennal sensilla of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), with reference to their probable functions. Recently accepted: Micron - JMIC-D-08-00037R1
Onagbola, E. O. and H. Y. Fadamiro (2007b) Scanning electron microscopy studies of antennal sensilla of Pteromalus cerealellae (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae). Micron, In Press (DOI: 10.1016/j.micron.2007.08.001).
Onagbola, E. O. and H. Y. Fadamiro (2007a). Morphology and development of Pteromalus cerealellae (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) on Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). BioControl, In Press (DOI 10.1007/s10526-007-9117-x).
Onagbola, E. O., H. Y. Fadamiro, and G. N. Mbata (2007) Longevity, fecundity and progeny sex ratio of Pteromalus cerealellae in relation to diet, host provision, and mating. Biological Control. 40(2): 222-229.
Chen, L., E. O. Onagbola and H. Y. Fadamiro (2005) Effects of temperature, sugar availability, gender, mating, and size on the longevity of Phorid Fly, Pseudacteon tricuspis (Diptera: Phoridae). Environmental Entomology 34(2): 246-255.
Fadamiro, H. Y., L. Chen, E. O. Onagbola and F. Graham (2005). Lifespan and patterns of accumulation and mobilization of nutrients in sugar fed phorid fly, Pseudacteon tricuspis. Physiological Entomology 30: 212-224.
Professional Membership
2004 - Date: Member, Entomological Society of America (ESA)
1994 - Date: Member, Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN)
