DR Joshua A. Thia
Research Fellow Molecular Ecology & Bioinformatics
School of BioSciences
42 Scholarly works
6 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
A PCR–RFLP Assay for Identifying the Cryptic Australian Endemic Plutella australiana From Invasive Plutella xylostella
DOI: 10.1111/aen.700792026
Journal article
The endosymbiotic bacterium Wolbachia reduces longevity but seems essential for ongoing culture of the parasitoid wasp, Diadegma semiclausum, a commercially important biocontrol agent
DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxag0972026
Journal article
The Diversity of Bacterial Symbionts in Major Agricultural Lepidopteran Pests in Australia
DOI: 10.1155/ijm/68975462025
Journal article
High-throughput chemical toxicity testing for beneficial insects: the value of coated vials
DOI: 10.1093/jee/toaf1552025
Research grants (other domestic)
Assessing Climatic Constraints on a Biological Control Agent With Genomics
2024
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Assessing Climatic Constraints on a Biological Control Agent With Genomics
2023
Research contracts (non-grants)
Assessing the Ecological and Economic Benefits of Controlling Aphid Pests of Canola With Parasitoid Wasps (CES2307-001RTX)
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Journal article
Spread of a Single Superclone Drives Insecticide Resistance in Acyrthosiphon kondoi Across an Invasive Range
DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msaf2462025
Journal article
Symbiotic bacteria and pest control: plant toxins, chemical pesticides, and fungal entomopathogens
DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2025.04.0072025
Journal article
Recurrent mutations drive the rapid evolution of pesticide resistance in the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae
DOI: 10.7554/elife.106288.32025
Journal article
Recurrent mutations drive the rapid evolution of pesticide resistance in the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae.
DOI: 10.7554/eLife.1062882025
Journal article
A Wolbachia strain in the flour moth, Ephestia kuehniella, causes moderate cytoplasmic incompatibility but has little impact on host fitness
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspr.2025.1025772025
Journal article
Endosymbionts in agriculturally important parasitoid wasps from Australia
DOI: 10.1093/biolinnean/blaf010
RECENT PROJECTS
2026
Research grants (other domestic)
Harnessing Endosymbionts and Parasitoid Wasps to Manage Aphids in Grains
2026
Research grants (other domestic)
Investigating the Diversity and Climatic Constraints of Native Fruit Fly Parasitoids Using Genomics and Computational Modelling