Lynda Perkins

Dr Lynda Perkins is a researcher at the School of the Environment, University of Queensland. Her work primarily focuses on insect ecology and plant-insect interactions, particularly with agricultural pests.

Her research explores:

• Insect host specificity and cryptic species identification
• Chemical ecology of herbivore-plant interactions
• Pest behavior on genetically modified crops
• Morphological and ecological adaptations of urticating caterpillars

Recent publications highlight her expertise in:

• Entomology and Lepidoptera behavior
• Proteomic analysis of insect defense structures
• Pest management strategies for Bt-resistant populations
• Temperature effects on aphid population dynamics