Amanda Hodges

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Amanda C. Hodges

Office: (352) 273-3957

mailto:achodges@ufl.edu

(100% Extension)

Education

Ph.D., University of Georgia (Entomology), 2002
B.S., University of Georgia (Biology), 1997

Employment

Assistant Extension Scientist & Co-Associate Director of the Southern Plant Diagnostic Network (SPDN) (2003-present), University of Florida

Regional Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in adminstering the SPDN regional center, housed at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Land grant university representatives from the following states and/or U.S. territories are members of the SPDN: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Virginia. The SPDN is one of 5 regions within the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN).
NPDN Training and Education Program Coordinator, 2006-present
SPDN Entomology Coordinator, 2004-present
SPDN Exercise Scenario Coordinator, 2009
Currently, Dr. Hodges has coordinated or co-coordinated 24 regional and/or national intensive entomology diagnostic workshop and/or First Detector training session as part of her NPDN/SPDN responsibilities. Click Here for More Workshop Details..

Extension

Extension program focuses on providing local, regional, and national support for primarily arthropod and plant pathology invasive species educational efforts in support of the SPDN and NPDN First Detector training program.
Delivery of extension content occurs through traditional fact sheets, booklets, UF/IFAS Featured Creatures, UF/IFAS EDIS, and web-based eLearning modules.
Member of the Florida Plant Diagnostic Network (FPDN) action team for SPDN

Teaching

Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues (ALS 4161/ENY 6905)

Grants and Contracts (Total Value of Projects: $3,875,242; Funds to Hodges: $619,192)

Principal Investigator-Value: $208,422, Received: $93,271
Co-Principal Investigator-Value: $3,456,820 Received: $508,921
Key Collaborator-Value: $210,000, Received: $17,000

Professional Activities

National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) Training and Education Subcommittee Chair, 2006-present
Southern Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) Entomology Working Group Chair, 2003-present
USDA Chilli Thrips Technical Working Group Committee Member, 2007-present
NPDN Exercise Scenario Subcommittee Member, 2008-present
USDA-APHIS and NPDN Eastern and Western Lepidoptera Workshop Planning Committee, 2007-08
Co-Chair for the 2009 NPDN National Meeting, 2008-present
Ad-Hoc NPDN Entomology Working Group Chair, 2007-08
Ad-Hoc NPDN Colony Collapse Disorder Working Group Chair, 2008
Pest Information Platform for Extension and Education (PIPE) Soybean Aphid Working Group Chair, 2006
NPDN Operations Committee Member, 2004-present
NPDN Diagnostics Subcommittee member, 2004-present
Entomological Society of America (ESA)Member, 1996-present
Southeastern Branch of ESA, Chair of Local Arrangements for 2008 meeting
Southeastern Branch of ESA, Member Awards Committee Member, 2004-05
Southeastern Branch of ESA, Member Awards Committee Chair, 2005-06
American Phytophytopathogical Society (APS) Member), 2005-present
Florida Entomological Society, 2003-present
Georgia Entomological Society, 1999-present

Publications

Extension Books or Booklets

Hodges, A., S. Ludwig, L. Osborne, and G.B. Edwards. 2009. Extension Booklet. USDA-CSREES IPM Centers. Pest Thrips of the United States: Field Identification Guide.
Hodges A, G. Hodges, L. Buss and L. Osborne. 2008. Mealybugs and mealybug look-alikes of the Southeastern United States. North Central IPM Center. 40 species included.
Hodges, A., E. Buss, and R. Mizell. June 2006. UF/IFAS Extension for sale publication. Insect galls of Florida. 130 pgs.

Refereed Publications

Gillett-Kaufman, J.L., N.C. Leppla, A.C. Hodges, and J.L. Merritt. 2009. Education and Training to Increase Adoption of IPM for Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Florida Entomologist 92 (1): 18-23.
Hodges, G.S., A.C. Hodges, and C.M. Unruh. 2008. A new exotic pest for Florida’s natural areas: Crypticerya genitsae (Hemiptera: Monophlebidae). Florida Entomologist. 91: 335-337.
Hodges, G., S.J. Suh, and A.C. Hodges. 2007. Notes on the longan scale, Thysanofiorinia nephelii (Maskell) (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae) in Florida. Fl. 90: 407-409.
Hodges, A. and G. Hodges. 2006. Pink hibiscus mealybug identification. Plant Health Progress. Doi: 10.1094/PHP-2006-0414-01-DG.
Jenkins, D., T. Cottrell, D. Horton, A. Hodges, and G. Hodges. 2006. Hosts of plum curculio, Contrachelus nenuphar (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in central Georgia. Environ. Entomol. 35: 48-55.
Hodges, A. C. and G. C. Wisler. 2005. The importance of taxonomic training to the early detection of exotic pests in the order Hemiptera (Auchenorrhycha, Sternorrhycha). Fl. Entomol. 88: 458-463.
Hodges, G., and A. Hodges. 2004. New invasive species of mealybugs, Palmicultor lumpurensis and Chaetococcus bambusae (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) on bamboo in Florida. Fl. Entomol. 87(3): 396-397.
Hodges, A. C., G. S. Hodges, and K. E. Espelie. 2003. Parasitoids and parasites of Polistes metricus Say (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in Northeast Georgia. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer. 96: 61-64.
Hodges, A. C. and G. S. Hodges. 2000. Notes on members of the Vespidae foraging on honeydew secretions from the European fruit Lecanium, Parthenolecanium corni (Bouche). J. Entomol. Sci. 36(3): 312-314.

Peer-Reviewed UF/IFAS Extension Publications

Espinosa, A., A. Hodges, G. Hodges, and C. Mannion. (June 2009). Red date scale, Phoenicoccus marlatti (Cockerell) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Phoenicoccidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Espinosa, A., A. Hodges, G. Hodges, F. Howard, and C. Mannion. (June 2009). Tessellated scale, Eucalymnatus tessellatus (Signoret) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coccidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Espinosa, A., A. Hodges, G. Hodges, and C. Mannion. (May 2009). Black thread scale, Ischnaspis longirostris (Signoret) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Diaspididae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Espinosa, A., A. Hodges, G. Hodges, and C. Mannion. (May 2009). Coconut mealybug, Nipaecoccus nipae (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Espinosa, A., A. Hodges, and G. Hodges. (October 2009). Palmetto scale, Comstockiella sabalis Comstock (Insecta: Hemiptera: Diaspididae) UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Espinosa, A., H. Bowman, A. Hodges, and G. Hodges. (November 2009). Boisduval scale, Diaspis boisduvalii Signoret (Insecta: Hemiptera: Diaspididae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures.
Thrips of Ornamentals in the Southeastern U.S. Gainesville, Florida: University of Florida, EDIS. 9 pp. ENY-845.
Gillett, J.L., A.C. Hodges, and R.K. Thomas (July 2006). Videoconferencing (Polycom) Distance Education
Gyeltshen, J. and A. Hodges. (January 2006). Field key to Identification of scale insects on Holly (Ilex spp.). UF/IFAS EDIS.
Gyeltshen, J. and A. Hodges. (May 2006, Revised June 2009). Fuller rose beetle. Naupactus godmanni (Crotch) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures..
Gyeltshen, J. and A. Hodges. (May 2006). Azalea lace bug. Stephanitis pyrioides (Scott) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures.
Gyeltshen, J. and A. Hodges. (June 2006). Dogwood borer. Synanthedon scitula (Harris) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Sesiidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures.
Gyeltshen, J., and A. Hodges. (March 2006). Viburnum leaf beetle, Pyrrhalta viburni (Paykull) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures.
Gyeltshen, J., G. Bernon, and A. Hodges. (April 2005). Brown marmorated stinkbug, Halyomorpha halys Ståhl (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Gyeltshen, J., and A. Hodges. (December 2005). Twobanded Japanese weevil, Pseudocneorhinus bifasciatus Roelofs (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Gyeltshen, J., and A. Hodges. (September 2005). Citrus longhorned beetle, Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Gyeltshen, J., and A. Hodges. (July 2005). Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Gyeltshen, J., A. Hodges, and G. Hodges. (February 2005). Orange spiny whitefly, Aleurocanthus spiniferus Quaintance (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Hodges, A.C., J.L. Gillett-Kaufman, C.L. Harmon, A.J. Palmateer, P.D. Roberts, A. Hunsberger, S.A. Shives, T.L. Friday, and J. Xin. 2008. Educate to Detect: Conducting First Detector Training in Florida. University of Florida/EDIS - Electronic Data Information Source. Extension Publication ENY-501.
Hodges, A. and G. Hodges. (June 2009). A mealybug, Hypogeococccus pungens Granara de Willink (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures.
Lewis, C., and A. Hodges. (January 2010). Light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (Insecta: Lepidotera: Tortricidae). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Montemayor, C.O., R. Diaz, W.A. Overholt, and A. Hodges. (February 2010). Myakka bug, Ischnodemus variegates (Signoret) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Blissidae) UF/IFAS Featured Creatures
Palmateer, A.J., C.L. Harmon, A.C. Hodges, N.A. Peres, K.R. Chung, P. Roberts, L.J. Buss, W.T. Crow, J. Xin, R.J. McGovern, J. Kimbrough, and T. Momol. (April 2006). The Florida Plant Diagnostic Network. UF/IFAS EDIS. Spence, D. and A. Hodges. (June 2010). A tiphiid wasp, Myzinum maculata Fabricius (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Tiphiidae: Myzininae) UF/IFAS Featured Creatures

Other Extension Publications

Hodges, A., S. Ludwig, and L. Osborne (2009). Chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis eLearning module. http://cbc.at.ufl.edu/ Go to ‘take the online modules’, account creation and login required (5 July 2009).
Espinosa, A., and A. Hodges. (2009). African citrus psyllid, Trioza erytreae, NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet
Espinosa, A., and A. Hodges. (2009). Bemisia tabaci biotype ‘Q’. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet
Espinosa, A., and A. Hodges. (2009). Chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet
Espinosa, A., and A. Hodges. (2009). Planococcus lilacinus. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet
Espinosa, A. and A. Hodges. (2009). Egyptian cottonworm, Spodoptera littoralis. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet
Espinosa, A. and A. Hodges. (2009). Japanese wax scale, Ceroplastes japonicas. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet
Espinosa, A. and A. Hodges. (2009). Light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet
Espinosa, A. and A. Hodges. (2009). Red palm mite, Raoiella indica. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet.
Espinosa, A. and A. Hodges. (2009). Cotton leafworm, tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura. NPDN factsheet in NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet.
Ellis, A.M., A.C. Hodges, and M. McKellar. (2009). Plum pox virus. NPDN factsheet in NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki
Hodges A, G. Hodges, L. Buss and L. Osborne. (2008). Mealybugs and mealybug look-alikes of the Southeastern United States. North Central IPM Center. 40 species included.
Ellis, A., A. Hodges, and A.E. Mayfield (2008). Redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus, NPDN factsheet in NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet.
Espinosa, A. and A. Hodges. (2008). Asian ambrosia beetle, Xyleborinus saxeseni. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet.
Espinosa, A. and A. Hodges. (2008). Asian gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar dispar. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet
Espinosa, A. and A. Hodges. (2008). Citrus longhorned beetle, Anoplophora chinensis. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet
Espinosa, A. and A. Hodges (2008). Red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta. NPDN Master Gardener Bugwood Wiki fact sheet
Osborne, L.S., S. Ludwig, J.E. Funderburk, A.C. Hodges, and L. Schmale. 2007. A New Thrips Invades Florida, the chilli thrips. American Nurseryman Publishing Company.
Buss, E.A. and A. C. Hodges. September 2006. Pest Management attitudes and practices of Florida superintendents and lawn care professionals. Florida TurfDigest.
Ellis, A.M., C. Hoepting, and A.C. Hodges (July 2007). NPDN First Detector Special Topic PowerPoint Module, Swede Midge, Contarinia nasturtii (Kieffer). NPDN First Detector Information Page
Ellis, A.M., and A.C. Hodges (January 2007). NPDN First Detector Special Topic PowerPoint Module, Khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts NPDN First Detector Information Page
Ellis, A.M, Ellis, J.D., and A.C. Hodges (January 2007). NPDN First Detector Special Topic PowerPoint Module, Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida Murray. NPDN First Detector Information Page
Hodges, A., C. Bates, R. Hoenisch, M. McKellar, and M. Ryba-White (August 2007). The National Plant Diagnostic Network Train-the-Trainer Manual, version 3.0
Hodges, A.C. 2007. How to conduct a First Detector training session. Bi-fold promotional brochure.
Bates, C., G. Ruhl, and A. Hodges. 2007. First Detector training. Tri-fold promotional brochure.
Ellis, A.M., M. McKellar, and A.C. Hodges (December 2006). NPDN First Detector Special Topic PowerPoint Module, Plum Pox Virus. NPDN First Detector Information Page
Hodges, A.C., and A.M. Ellis (December 2006). NPDN Core First Detector Training PowerPoint Module. Diagnosing Plant Problems-Arthropods. NPDN First Detector Information Page
Creswell, T., C. Thomas, R. Cullen, L. Buss, A. Hodges, C. Harmon, K. Wright, and Ailshie (December 2006). NPDN Core First Detector Training PowerPoint Module. Submitting Diagnostic Samples. NPDN First Detector Information Page
Ellis, A.M., J.D. Ellis, and A.C. Hodges (October 2006). NPDN First Detector Special Topic PowerPoint Module, Africanized honeybees, Apis mellifera scutellata NPDN First Detector Information Page
Ellis, A.M., and A.C. Hodges (November 2006). NPDN First Detector Special Topic PowerPoint Module, Scolytids of the Eastern U.S. NPDN First Detector Information Page
Ellis, A.M., A.E. Mayfield, and A.C. Hodges (October 2006). NPDN First Detector Special Topic PowerPoint Module. The redbay ambrosia beetle, Xyleborus glabratus Eichhoff (Scolytinae: Curculionidae) PowerPoint Module. NPDN First Detector Information Page
Hodges, A. 2005. Content design and coordination of a mealybug slide-making video tutorial. Produced on CD-R and also posted at: http://www.mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/lso/pinkmealybug.htm. (5 July 2009).
Hodges, A.,G. Hodges, and G. Wisler. 2005.Exotic scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) and whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Florida’s tropical fruits: an example of the vital role of early detection in pest prevention and management. 118: 215-217. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc.
Hodges, A., M.T. Momol and G. Wisler. 2005. Implementation of a national training and certification program for first detectors. Acta. Hort. (ISHS) 695: 53-60.
Hodges, A., C. Harmon, and L. Osborne. 2004. The grower’s role in protecting the U.S. from exotic pest invasions. Proc. of the Soc. of Amer. Floricul.
Mannion, C., F. Howard, G. Hodges, and A. Hodges. (2005). Lobate lac scale, Paratachardina lobata (Chamberlin), Regional IPM center pest alert.
Mannion, C., G. Hodges, and A. Hodges. (2005). Cycad aulacaspis scale, Aulacaspis yasumatsui Takagi. Regional IPM center pest alert.

Revised July 2010