Jessica A. Hartshorn

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Associate Research Professor

University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (2016); Central State University (2025); Department of Forestry (2025); Clemson University (2019–2025)

7 h-index 29 pubs 147 cited

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Jessica A. Hartshorn's research investigates insect ecology, focusing on invasive species and their interactions with forest ecosystems. Her work includes analyzing the responses of native and non-native bark and ambrosia beetles to chemical attractants, contributing data to the USDA Forest Service Early Detection and Rapid Response Program. Hartshorn has also studied the effects of forest management practices on terrestrial arthropods and examined the ecological impact of invasive woody plants in the United States. Her publications explore the enemy release hypothesis in relation to the invasive Callery pear and the responses of different beetle species to southern pine beetle outbreaks.

In addition to her ecological research, Hartshorn has contributed to educational initiatives within entomology. She has co-authored publications on teaching entomology in the online environment and on strategies for attracting and retaining women in forest entomology and pathology. Her scholarly metrics include an h-index of 7, with 29 total publications and 147 citations. She has collaborated with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Larry D. Galligan and Fred M. Stephen.

Metrics

h-index: 7
Publications: 29
Citations: 147

Positions

Associate Research Professor 2025–present

Central State University Agriculture Research Development Program ORCID
Associate Research Professor publications 2014–2025

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville ORCID
Assistant Professor 2018–2025

Clemson University Forestry and Environmental Conservation ORCID
Forest Health Specialist 2016–2018

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Forestry ORCID

Selected Publications

Sirex nigricornis (Hymenoptera: Siricidae) Oviposition Preference and Development in Relation to Host Age, and a Novel Live-Trapping System for Wood-Borers (2025)

The Great Lakes Entomologist 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
Variation in Sterilization byDeladenus proximuson the Native Woodwasp,Sirex nigricornis, in Arkansas (2017)

Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
Molecular identification of Deladenus proximus Bedding, 1974 (Tylenchida: Neotylenchidae), a parasite of Sirex nigricornis (Hymenoptera: Siricidae) (2016)

Nematology 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
Interactions Among Latitude, Nematode Parasitization, and FemaleSirex nigricornis(Hymenoptera: Siricidae) Fitness (2016)

Environmental Entomology 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
Emergence of adult female Sirex nigricornis F. and Sirex noctilio F. (Hymenoptera: Siricidae) coincides with a decrease in daily minimum and maximum temperature (2016)

Agricultural and Forest Entomology 8 citations DOI OpenAlex
Seasonal Phenology ofSirex nigricornis(Hymenoptera: Siricidae) in Arkansas with Implications for Management ofSirex noctilio (2015)

Florida Entomologist 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
Report on a Large Collection ofMerope tuberNewman, 1838 (Mecoptera: Meropeidae), from Arkansas, with Notes on Collection Technique, Sex Ratio, and Male Clasper Size (2014)

Psyche A Journal of Entomology 7 citations DOI OpenAlex