Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. Rhodes University, South Africa Entomology | Completed: 2015
Publications (16)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Laboratory studies on the biology and host-range of Dichrorampha odorata (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), a biological control agent for Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae).
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2017
Reduced mobility but high survival: Thermal tolerance and locomotor response of the specialist herbivore, Pareuchaetes insulata (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), to low temperatures.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2017
The nocturnal larvae of a specialist folivore prefer Chromolaena odorata (L.) foliage from a sunny environment, but does it matter?
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2017
Nitrogen fertilisation improves growth of Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae) and the performance of the biological control agent, Pareuchaetes insulata (Erebidae).
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2016
Temperature- dependent performance and potential distribution of Pareuchaetes insulata, a biological control agent of Chromolaena odorata in South Africa.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2016
The nocturnal larvae of a specialist folivore perform better on Chromolaena odorata leaves from a shaded environment.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2015
Chromolaena odorata invasion in Nigeria: A case for coordinated biological control.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2014
Life history traits of the erebid moth, Pareuchaetes insulata, a biological control agent of Chromolaena odorata in Africa.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2014
Variation in host plant has no effect on the performance and fitness-related traits of the specialist herbivore, Pareuchaetes insulata.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2014
Temporal distribution of, and habitat diversification by some mosquito species in Benin City, Nigeria.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2013
The distribution and problems of the invasive alien plant, Mimosa diplotricha C. Wright ex Sauvalle (Mimosaceae) in Nigeria.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2013
The physicochemical characteristics of Ibiekuma River Ekpoma, Nigeria.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2012
Assessment of physicochemical qualities, heavy metal concentrations and bacterial pathogens in Shanomi Creeks in the Niger Delta, Nigeria.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2012
Discovery of Pareuchaetes pseudoinsulata in Edo State, Nigeria.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2011
Discovery of and studies on Pareuchaetes pseudoinsulata (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae) in southern Nigeria.
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2011
Ecological roles of insects on Siam weed, Chromolaena odorata (L.).
Osariyekemwen Uyi
2007