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John E. Losey is a Professor in the Department of Entomology at Cornell University, affiliated with the School of Integrative Plant Science. His work spans research, teaching, and outreach, focusing on insect population management and biodiversity conservation.
Research interests revolve around two complementary foci: the ecological impacts of transgenic crops on pest insects and nontarget organisms (e.g., monarch butterflies, lady beetles), and the conservation biology of declining insect populations. Key projects include studying resistance in pest populations, evaluating transgenic crop effects on beneficial beetles, and investigating the decline of native lady beetles.
Recent publications highlight his work on lady beetle interactions, pesticide impacts on pollinators, and invasive species dynamics. Collaborations include Cornell colleagues, a multi-state biological control group, the Lost Ladybug Project, and the IUCN Ladybird Specialist Group.
Scientific Awards:
- Champion of Change Award Nominee (White House Office of Science and Technology Policy)
- Distinguished Achievement in Extension Award (2015, Entomological Society of America: Eastern Branch)
Outreach initiatives include the Lost Ladybug Project, a citizen science program funded by the National Science Foundation. This project engages youth in biodiversity documentation, with over 800 identifiable ladybug records collected, including rare native species.
