Publishing in peer-reviewed journals is a core responsibility, but reaching beyond the scientific community matters just as much. The lab makes it a priority to translate research findings into accessible communication for broader audiences, with plain-language summaries and press coverage linked alongside many of the papers below. Good science communication is not an afterthought, it is part of doing science well!

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PAPERS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS

( denotes students mentored in research projects)*

Poulos*, K.E., Y. Muñoz*, M. Palmer, and B.S. Brodie. 2025. Investigation of plant associations with the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) across developmental stages using iNaturalist photos from New York. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. ↳ Featured in BioOne Top & Trending, July 2025 · Science communication video

Mirea, M.D., I.V. Miu, V.D. Popescu, B.S. Brodie, S. Chiriac, and L. Rozylowicz. 2024. Priority conservation areas for protected saproxylic beetles in Romania under current and future climate scenarios. Biodiversity and Conservation. DOI: 10.1007/s10531-024-02898-7

Walsh*, W., M.Q. Duffner*, A. Pasternak*, B.S. Brodie, and K. Johnson. 2023. Influence of polarized light, disruptive visual patterns, and chemical cues on oviposition in the aquatic midge Chironomus riparius (Diptera: Chironomidae). Environmental Entomology. DOI

Blakeman*, E., A.B. Wilson*, S. Romer*, E. Olin*, C. Scott, V. Popescu, and B.S. Brodie. 2023. Passively crowdsourcing images online for measuring wide-scale fly (Diptera) floral interactions and biodiversity. Journal of Pollination Ecology. 35(11): 180–193. DOI · PDF ↳ Lay summary  Science communication video. September 2023 thumbnail image (photo: Emi Olin) 

Sudnick*, M., B.S. Brodie, and K. Williams. 2021. Nature versus nurture: Structural equation modeling indicates that parental care does not mitigate consequences of poor environmental conditions. Journal of Ecology and Evolution. DOI

Mirea, M.D., S. Manolache, C.M. Pioarca-Ciocanea, A. Nita, I.V. Miu, V.D. Popescu, B.S. Brodie, M.I. Dragomir, I. Militaru, S. Chiriac, and L. Rozylowicz. 2021. Conservation of saproxylic beetles in the Carpathians. Research Ideas and Outcomes. 7: e63874. DOI

Yan*, G., S. Liu, A.C. Schlink, G.R. Flematti, B.S. Brodie, B. Bohman, J.C. Greeff, P.E. Vercoe, J. Hu, and G.B. Martin. 2019. Volatiles from Merino fleece evoke antennal and behavioural responses in the Australian sheep blow fly Lucilia cuprina. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 33: 491–497. DOI

Brodie, B.S., V.D. Popescu, R. Iosif, C. Ciocanea, S. Manolache, G. Vanau, A.A. Gavrilidis, R. Serafim, and L. Rozylowicz. 2019. Implementing rapid and non-lethal surveys of longicorn beetle communities using generic pheromone lures and occupancy methods. Ecological Indicators. 101: 330–340. DOI ↳ Plain-language summary, Ohio University Forum

Yan*, G., A.C. Schlink, B.S. Brodie, J. Hu, and G. Martin. 2019. The effects of different diets and long-term laboratory rearing on reproduction, behavior and morphology of Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann). Journal of Medical Entomology. 56(3): 665–670. DOI

Brodie, B.S., A. Renyard*, S. Ogilvie*, J. Avery*, H. Zhai, R. Gries, and G. Gries. 2018. Multi-modal communication of the skunk cabbage beetle, Pelecomalium testaceum (Family Staphylinidae). Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 12: 591–599. DOI

Yan*, G., S. Liu, A. Schlink, G. Flematti, B.S. Brodie, B. Bohman, J.C. Greeff, P.E. Vercoe, J. Hu, and G.B. Martin. 2018. Behavior and electrophysiological response of Lucilia cuprina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) to carrion-associated compounds. Journal of Economic Entomology. 11(4): 1958–1965. DOI

Takacs, S., A.E. Musso, R. Gries, E. Rozenberg, J.H. Borden, B.S. Brodie, and G. Gries. 2017. New engineered food baits for trapping house mice, black rats, and brown rats. Applied Animal Behavior Science. 200: 130–135. DOI

Eichorn*, C.E., M.G. Hrabar, E.C. Van Ryn*, B.S. Brodie, A.J. Blake, and G.J. Gries. 2017. How flies are flirting on the fly. BMC Biology. 15: 2. F1000 Prime Recommended. DOI ↳ Plain-language summary, Science Daily cover image (photo: Mike Hrabar)

Brodie, B.S., T. Babcock*, R. Gries, A. Benn*, and G. Gries. 2015. Acquired smell? Mature females of the common green bottle fly shift semiochemical preference from feces feeding sites to carrion oviposition sites. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 42(1): 40–50. DOI

Brodie, B.S., M. Smith*, J. Lawrence*, and G. Gries. 2015. Effects of floral scent, color and pollen on foraging decisions and ovary development of the common green bottle fly. PLoS ONE. 10(12): e0145055. DOI

Brodie, B.S., W.H.L. Wong*, S.L. Vanlaerhoven, and G. Gries. 2015. Is aggregated oviposition by the blow flies Lucilia sericata and Phormia regina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) pheromone-mediated? Insect Science. 22(5): 651–660. DOI ↳ October 2015 cover image (photo: Sean McCann)

Brodie, B.S., R. Gries, A. Martins*, S. Vanlaerhoven, and G. Gries. 2014. Bimodal cue complex signifies suitable oviposition sites to gravid females of the common green bottle fly. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 153(2): 114–127. DOI ↳ Plain-language summary

Brodie, B.S., J.D. Wickham, and S.A. Teale. 2012. The effect of sex and maturation on cuticular semiochemicals of Monochamus scutellatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). The Canadian Entomologist. 144(6): 801–808.

Popescu, D.V., B.S. Brodie, M.L. Hunter, and J.D. Zydlewski. 2012. Use of olfactory cues by newly metamorphosed wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) during emigration. Copeia. (6): 424–431.

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IN PREPARATION

*Sudnick, M., K. Williams and B.S. Brodie. Obscuring visual cues prevents bird blow flies, Protocalliphora spp. (Diptera: Calliphoridae), parasitism in purple martin nests.

*Wells, S.E., D.V. Popescu, M. Moore, B.S. Brodie. In prep. From Recreation Area to National Park and Preserve: Shared Values and Divergent Governance Expectations at the Delaware Water Gap. Ecosystems and People.

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PATENT

Gries, G.J., M.G. Hrabar, L.C. Stepanovic, C.E. Eichorn, E.C. VanRyn, B.S. Brodie, A.J. Blake, and R. Thandi. Systems and methods for attracting insects by simulating wing flash. PCT patent application filed 04 Nov 2016. PCT/US16/60708, docket no. 41950-0002.

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BLOG POSTS & PROFESSIONAL ARTICLES

Brodie, B.S. 2019. Let’s have a chat about the birds and the flies. Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences Forum. Link

Brodie, B.S. 2019. OHIO undergraduate researchers rock the insect world. Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences Forum. Link

Brodie, B.S. and D.V. Popescu. 2019. Biologists lure long-horned beetles to diversity study in Romania. Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences Forum. Link

Brodie, B.S. 2018. OHIO researchers called upon to solve midge fly infestation in Ohio wastewater treatment plants. Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences Forum. Link Reposted in Phys.org.

Brodie, B.S. 2016. Migration patterns for a family with no country, and a landing at OHIO. Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences Forum. Link

Brodie, B.S. 2015. A tale of two stinks! How blow flies locate feces and carrion. Entomological Society of Canada Bulletin. 47(1): 12–15. PDF

Brodie, B.S. 2015. The case of the mysterious Mesosa longicorn beetle. Entomology Today. Link

Brodie, B.S. 2014. The Romanian tarantula. Entomological Society of Canada Blog. Link ↳ Most-viewed post in ESC blog history, with over 5,000 views