Sex: Female
Education
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, Ph.D. in Entomology, 1999
- University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna, M.S. in Biology, 1988
- University of the Philippines, Los Baños, BS Entomology, 1982
Field of Specialization
Plant and Animal Science, Crop Entomology
Researches
Peña, J.E., Amalin, D., Hunsberger, A., Mannion, C.M., (2007) Egg Distribution and Sampling of Diaprepes Abbreviatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Silver Buttonwood
Florida Entomologist Volume 90, No. 1
Epsky, N.D., Amalin, D., Kendra, P.E., Puche, H.P., Mannion, C.M., (2006) Temporal and Spatial Characterization of an Infestation of Paratachardina Lobata Lobata (Hemiptera: Kerriidae). A New Invasive Pest in Florida
Florida Entomologist Volume 89, No. 3
Aijun Zhang, Amalin, D., (2005) Sex Pheromone of the Female Pink Hibiscus Mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae): Biological Activity Evaluation
Environmental Entomology Volume 34, No. 2
Overholt, W.A., Diaz, R., Hibbard, K.L., Roda, A.L. Amalin, D., Fox, A. J., Hight, S.D., Medal, J.C., Stansly, P.A., Carlisle, B., Walter, J.H., Hogue, P.J., (2009) Releases, Distribution and Abundance of Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a Biological Control Agent of Tropical Soda Apple ( Solanum viarum , Solanaceae) in Florida
Florida Entomologist Volume 92, No. 3
Medal, J., Bustamante, N., Overholt, W., Diaz, R., Stansly, P., Roda, A., Amalin, D., Hibbard, K., Gaskalla, R., Sellers, B., Hight, S., Cuda, J., (2010) Biological Control of Tropical Soda Apple (Solanaceae) in Florida: Post-Release Evaluation
Florida Entomologist Volume 93, No. 1
Amalin, D.M., Nieves L.R.,Roda, A., Mannion, C., (2009 S) Tracking the spread of Pink Hibiscus Mealybug(Maconellicuccus hirsututus Green) and its Parasitoids in Miami-Dade Country,Florida using GPS/GIS Mapping System
Proceedings of the Florida Horticultural Society
Amalin, D.M., Peña, J.E., Duncan, R.E., (2004) Effects of host age, female parasitoid age and host pllant on parasitism of Ceratogramma etiennei (Hymenoptera)(Trichogrammatidae)
Florida Entomologist Volume 87, No. 2
Amalin, D.M., Peña, J.E., Duncan, R.E., Browning, H.W., McSorley, R., (2002) Natural mortality factors acting on citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella , in lime orchards in South Florida
BioControl Volume 47
Amalin, D.M., Jonathan, R., Peña, J.E., McSorley, R., (2001) Predatory Behavior of three species of Sac Spider Attacking Citrus Leafminer
Journal of Arachnology Volume 29, No. 1
Amalin, D.M., Peña, J.E., Mcsorley, R., Browning, H.M., Crane, J.H., (2001) Comparison of Different Sampling Methods and Effect of Pesticide Application on Spider Populations in Lime Orchards in South Florida
Environmental Entomology Volume 30, No. 6
Amalin, D.M., Peña, J.E., Reiskind, J., McSorley, R., (2001) Comparison of the survival of three species of sac spiders on natural and artificial diets
Journal of Arachnology Volume 29, No. 2
Amalin, D.M., Peña, J.E., Reiskind, J. McSorley, R., (2001) Predation by three species of hunting spiders attacking citrus leafminer
Journal of Arachnology Volume 29
Amalin, D.M., Peña, J.E., McSortel, R., (2000) Gut Content Analysis of the Three Spcies of Sac Spiders Electrophoresis
Florida Entomologist
Amalin, D.M., Peña, J.E., Yu, S., McSorley, R., (2000) Selective Toxicity of Some Pesticides to Hibana velox, a predator of citrus leafminer
Florida Entomologist Volume 83
Amalin, D.M., Reiskind, J., McSorley, R., Peña, J., (1999) Survival of the Hunting Spider, Hibana velox (Becker), Raised on Different Artificial Diets
Journal of Arachnology Volume 27, No. 2
Amalin, D.M., Pena, J.E., Duncan, R.E., (2005) Effects of host age, female parasitoid age, and host plant on parasitism of Ceratogramma etiennie (Hymenoptera: (Trichogrammatidae)
Florida Entomologist Volume 88, No. 1
Zhang, A., Amalin, D., Shirali, S., Serrano, M.S., Franqui, R.A., Oliver, J.E., Klun, J.A., Aldrich, J.R., Meyerdick, D.E., Lopointe, S.L.,, (2004) Sex pheromone of the pink hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsitus, contains unusual cyclobutanoid monoterpene
PNAS Volume 101, No. 6
Amalin, D.M., Stansly, P., Pena, J.E., (2004) Effect of Micromite on the egg parasitoids Ceratogramma etiennie (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) and Quadrastichus haitiensis (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)
Florida Entomologist Volume 87, No. 2
Amalin, D.M., Pena, J.E., McSorley, R., Reiskind, J., (2001) Predation by three species of sac spiders on citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)
Journal of Entomological Science Volume 36
Amalin, D., Barrion, A.A., Ulilang, V.L., (1982) New record of philippine spiny-bellied orbo-weavers (Araneae: Araneidae)
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 65, No. 4
Amalin, D., Zhang, A., Shirali, S., Serrano, M.S., Franqui, R.A., Oliver, J.E., Klun, J.A., Aldrich, D.E., Meyerdick, D.E., Lopointe, S.L, (2005) Effects of parasitic wasps (Cocobius fulvus) on Cycad Aulacaspis Scale (Aulacaspis yasumatsui) at Montgomery Botanical Center, Florida
Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc Volume 118, No. 319-321
Amalin, D.M., Pena, J.E., McSorley, R., (2003) Development of the three sac spiders occuring on lime orchards at Homestead, Florida
Proceedings of the Florida State of Horticultural Society Volume 116
Amalin, D.M., (2000) The impact of weeds on the population of predatory spiders on lime orchard at Homestead, Florida
Proceedings of Florida State of Horticultural Sociiety Volume 113
Amalin, D.M., (1999) Predatory spiders in lime orchards and their importance in the control of citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)
Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society Volume 112
Amalin, D.M., (1996) Spiders of leafminer biocontrol: A Conference Notes
The IPM Practioner Volume 18, No. 9
Amalin, D.M., Chujoy, E., Gerpacio, M.T.L, (1992) Selection of resistance to the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius Fabr
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper
Amalin, D.M., (1992) Genetic variation in two local population of the sweet potato weevil,Cylas formicarius Fabr.(Celeoptera:Curculionidae)
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper 92-13
Amalin, D.M., (1992) Screening for the most virulent Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner strain against Cylas formicarius Fabr
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper 92-12
Amalin, D.M., Opeña, G.B., Chujoy E., Vander Zaag, P, (1991) Increasing sweet potato Productivity: An on-farm research approach
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper 91-23
Amalin, D.M, (1991) Control of sweet potato weevil: An integrated pest management approach
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper 91-12
Amalin, D.M., (1991) Efficacy of an entomogeneous bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner on sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius Fabr
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper 91-13
Amalin, D.M., (1990) Resistance to the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius Fabr. in Ipomea batatas
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper
Amalin, D.M., (1990) Screening of synthetic 6x Ipomea trifida clones for resistance to the sweet potato weevil (Cylas formicarius Fabr.)
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper 90-10
Amalin, D.M., (1990) Monitoring population density of sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius Fabr. using sex pheromone traps
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper 90-10
Amalin, D.M., (1990) Evaluation screening methodologies for resistance to sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius Fabr. (Celeoptera: Curculionidae)
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper 90-12
Amalin, D.M., (1990) Mass production of white muscardine fungus, Beauveria bassiana Bals. and its efficacy against sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius Fabr
International Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper 90-13
Amalin, D.M., (1990) Chromosome of sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius Fabr. (Celeoptera: Curculionidae)
Internationla Potato Center, Region VII Working Paper 90-14
Amalin, D.M., (1993) A Handbook on Philippine Sweet Potato Arthropod Pests and their Natural Enemies
International Potato Center, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Amalin, D.M., (2004) Spider Behavior and Value in Agricultural Landscapes
Encyclopedia of Entomology, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
Amalin, D., (2003) Rearing method for Quadrastichus haitiensis (Gahan ) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) for biological control of Diaprepes abbreviants (L.) (Coleoprera: Curculionidae)
Bureau of Methods and Development and Biological Control. FDACS, Division of Plant Industry
Amalin, D.M., (2003) Biological Control of Diaprepes
Citrus and Vegetable Magazine Volume 67, No. 8
Amalin, D.M., (2003) A New Spider in Miami-Dade Country, Crytophora citricola
Hort Newsletter Volume 2, No. 2
Amalin, D.M., (2001) Efforts toward establishment of biological control agents of diaprepes root weevil
University of Florida, Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, EDIS
Amalin, D.M., (2000) Effect toward establishment of biological control agents of Diaprepes root weevil
Fact Sheet ENY
Amalin, D.M., (2000) Biological control of Diaprepes sbbreviatus by parasitoids In: Diaprepes Short Course (S.H. Futh ed.)
Cooperative Extension Service Florida Agricultural Experiment Station. Citrus Research & Education Center, Lake Alfred, FL.
Amalin, D.M., (2000) Efforts toward establishment of biological control agents of Diaprepes weevil
Citrus Industry
Amalin, D.M., (1993) Comparative karyomorphology of two Neoscona species (AraneaL Araneidae)
Philippine Entomologist Volume 1
Amain, D.M., (1992) Morphology and cytology of Argiope catenulata (Doleschall)(Aranea: Araneidae)
Asia Life Sciences Volume 1, No. 3
Amalin, D.M., (1991) Arthropod of sweet potato in the Philippines
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 74, No. 1
Amalin, D.M., (1990) Spiders of white potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in the lOwland
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 73
Amalin, D.M, (1989) Morphology, life history and somatic chromosomes of Drosophila immigrans Sturtevant in the Philippines
Philippine Entomologist Volume 8, No. 1
Amalin, D.M., (1989) A Simplified egg choromosomes squash technique
Philippine Entomologist Volume 7, No. 8
Amalin, D.M., (1989) Morphology and Cytology of the lynx spider Oxyopes javanus (Thorell)
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 118
Amalin, D.M, (1988) Two orb-weaving spiders (Araneae:Araneidae) in the Philippines causing araneidism
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 116
Amalin, D.M., (1988) The orb-weaving spiders genus Neoscana (Araneae:Araneidae) in the Philippines
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 69
Amalin, D.M, (1987) Morphology, life history, and cytology of Drosophila simulans Sturtevant
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 117
Amalin, D.M., (1987) Most common lynx spiders genus Oxyopes (Aranea:Oxyopidae) in the Philippines
Natural and Applied Science Bulletin Volume 13
Amalin, D.M., (1987) Cytology of parasitic wasps, Dirhinus sp. nr. himalayanus
Philippine Entomologist Volume 10
Amalin, D.M, (1983) Some jumping spiders (Araneae:Salticidae) of Mt. Makiling
Philippine Entomologist Volume 6, No. 1
Papers Presented
Spiders as biological control agents, Pest Control Council of the Philippines
Mass production of the white muscardline fungus, B. bassiana, and its efficacy against sweet potato weevil, Pest Management Council of the Philippines
Cytology of the parasitic wasp, Dirhinus sp. nr.himalayanus, Pest Control Council of the Philippines
Stem resistance of I. trifida to sweet potato weevil, cylas formicarius Fabr, Federation of Crop Science Society of the Philippines
Spider diversity on lime groves and its importance in the control of citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella, 1995 ESA Annual Meeting
Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis against sweet potato weevil, Cylas fromicarius Fabr., Federation of Crop Science Society of the Philippines (FCSSP)
Effects of parasitic wasps (Coccobius fulvus) on Cycad Aulacaspis Scale (Aulacaspis yasumatsui) at Montgomery Botanical Center, 118th Annual Meeting of Florida State Horticultural Society
Varietal Susceptibility and Spatial Analysis of Local Distribution of the Lobate Lac Scale, 87th Annual Meeting and 5th International Carribean Conference of the Florida Entomological Society, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Recovery of Parasitoids (Hymenoptera:Eulophidae and Trichogrammatidae) Released for Biological Control of Diaprepes abbreviatus (Celeoptera : Curculionidae ) in Florida, 83th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society
Establishment of Ceratogramma etiennei, a parasitoid of citrus root weevil exotic to south Florida, Plant Biologist Society of South Florida Annual Meeting
Effect of Plant Age on the Reproductive and Feeding Performance of Gratiana boloviana on Tropical Soda Apple, TSA Working Group Meeting, Fort Pierce, Florida
Implementation of Biological Control against Invasive Pests in Florida: Activity Report, USDA-APHIS Advisory Committee Meeting, Miami, Florida
Florida and Offshore Biological Control Initiative against Invasive Species: Accomplishment Report, USDA-APHIS Advisory Committee Meeting, Homestead, Florida
Population Dynamics of Crypticerya genistae Hempel (Hemiptera: Margaroridae) and its Natural Enemies in South Florida, SEB-ESA Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida
Seasonal abundance of Crypticerya genitae (Hempel) (Hemiptera: Monophlebidae) and its natural enemies in south Florida, 92nd Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society
Effects of Pesticides on the Arthropod Community in the Agricultural Areas Near the Everglades National Park, 2009 Joint Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society and Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida. Jacksonville, Florida
Tracking the Pink Hibiscus Mealybug (Maconellicoccus hirsutus Green) and the Success of its Parasitoids in Miami Dade Country, Florida using GPS/GIS Mapping System, 2009 Joint Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society and Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida