Robert Wright
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- Emeritus Professor Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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402-472-2128
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- BA, University of California, 1975
- MS, University of Arizona, 1977
- Ph D, North Carolina State University, 1981
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- ENTO 888, MS Degree Project, Fall 2018
Faculty Bio
Twitter: @BobWrightUNL
Western Corn Rootworm Beetles Emerging, Time to Scout
July 7, 2020
Western corn rootworm beetles began emerging in southeast and south central Nebraska at the end of June. Beetles emerge somewhat later in northeastern and western Nebraska.
Help Identify Crop Insect Distribution in Nebraska
July 8, 2019
Have you seen these three insects in your fields? They are expanding their geographic range in Nebraska and we would like to identify where they can currently be found.
Soybean Gall Midge: New Counties Infested and Second Generation Adults Emerging
July 8, 2019
Since June 30, low levels of adult emergence have been observed from east-central and northeast Nebraska counties from last year’s soybean fields. On July 2 and July 4 adults were found emerging from this year's soybeans in east-central Nebraska.
Soybean Gall Midge Larvae Found in Soybean Plants
June 29, 2019
In Nebraska, soybean gall midge larval injury to soybean has been found in most areas where adult soybean gall midge activity occurred over the past two weeks It is unlikely foliar insecticides will affect this insect.
Soybean Gall Midge: Management Window Changing for Nebraska Growers
June 26, 2019
Soybean gall midge larvae found feeding within soybean plants in east central Nebraska mean foliar applications will likely no longer be effective. In northeast Nebraska, however, they may still be effective for a short time.
Soybean Gall Midge Emergence Update in Nebraska
June 21, 2019
Soybean gall midge numbers continue to increase at a number of monitoring sites in the state.
Soybean Gall Midge Emergence Continues in Nebraska
June 18, 2019
Emergence of soybean gall midge continues to increase in eastern Nebraska. Traps are being monitored daily and will be reported to allow growers to plan insecticide application for highest efficacy. (June 18, 2019)
Emergence of Soybean Gall Midge in Southern Cass County, NE
June 15, 2019
Soybean gall midge adults were collected June 14 and 15 in Cass County, but have not yet been found elsewhere in Nebraska traps. This article addresses when and where treatment is warranted. (June 15, 2019)