Matthew Siderhurst

Dr. Siderhurst earned a B.A. in chemistry and molecular biology from Goshen College and a Ph.D. in Entomology from Colorado State University. His graduate research involved the isolation, characterization and ecological role of a fluorescent antimicrobial compound from termites and the identification of semiochemicals that attract western corn rootworm beetles. After receiving his degree, Dr. Siderhurst held a postdoctoral research associate position with the USDA-ARS-PBARC in Hilo, Hawai’i, working to identify attractants for several economically important invasive insects. Current research projects include chemical ecology of invasive insects in Hawaii and agricultural pests in Virginia. Teaching experience throughout his academic career has lead Dr. Siderhurst to value education as a lifelong process, which especially lends itself to the small institution setting with its small class sizes, close student-professor interactions, and undergraduate-centered research.

B.A. (Chemistry & Molecular Bio.), Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Ph.D. (Entomology), Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Postdoctoral Research Associate, USDA-ARS-PBARC, Hilo, HI

• Troyer, E. J., N. T. Derstine, D. N. Showalter, E. B. Jang, M. S. Siderhurst. 2009. Field studies of Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger) alkylpyrazines: Towards management applications. Sociobiology – in press.

• Jang, E. B., M. S. Siderhurst, P. Conant, L. A. Siderhurst. 2009. Phenology and population radiation of the nettle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Moore) (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) in Hawai’i. Chemoecology 19:7-12.

• Khrimian A., M. S. Siderhurst, G. T. Mcquate, N. J. Liquido, J. Nagata, L. Carvalho, F. Guzman and E. B. Jang. 2009. Ring-fluorinated analog of methyl eugenol: Attractiveness to and metabolism in the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel). Journal of Chemical Ecology 35(2):209-218.

• Siderhurst, M. S., E. B. Jang, A. H. Hara & P. Conant. 2007. n-Butyl (E)-7,9-decadienoate: Sex pheromone component of the nettle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 125:63–69.

• Nishijima, K. A., M. M. Wall, & M. S. Siderhurst. 2007. Demonstrating pathogenicity of Enterobacter cloacae on Macadamia and identifying associated volatiles of gray kernel of Macadamia in Hawaii. Plant Disease 91:1221-1228.

• Broadbent, S., M. Farr, E. J. Bernklau, M. S. Siderhurst, D. M. James, & L. B. Bjostad. 2006. Field attraction of termites to a carbon dioxide-generating bait in Australia (Isoptera). Sociobiology 48:771-779.

• Siderhurst, M. S., D. M. James, & L. B. Bjostad. 2006. Ultraviolet light induced autophototoxicity and negative phototaxis in Reticulitermes termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 48:27-49.

• Siderhurst, M. S. & E. B. Jang. 2006a. Female-biased attraction of Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), to a blend of host fruit volatiles from Terminalia catappa L. Journal of Chemical Ecology 32:2513-2524.

• Siderhurst, M. S. & E. B. Jang. 2006b. Attraction of female Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, to Terminalia catappa fruit in wind tunnel and olfactometer tests. Formosan Entomologist 26:45-55.

• Nishijima, K. A., M. M. Wall, & M. S. Siderhurst. 2006. Update of gray kernel disease of Macadamia – 2006 . Hawaii Macadamia Nut Association 46th Annual Conference Proceedings 46:16-25.

• Siderhurst, M. S., D. M. James, T. D. Blunt, & L. B. Bjostad. 2005a. Antimicrobial activity of norharmane against the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) and the caste and phylogenetic distribution of this defense in termites (Insecta: isoptera). Sociobiology 46:563-577.

• Siderhurst, M. S., D. M. James, T. D. Blunt, & L. B. Bjostad. 2005b. Endosymbiont biosynthesis of norharmane in Reticulitermes termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 45:687-705.

• Siderhurst, M. S., D. M. James, D. L. Rithner, D. L. Dick, & L. B. Bjostad. 2005. Isolation and characterization of norharmane from Reticulitermes termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 98:1669-1678.

• Peer reviewer: Journal of Economic Entomology, Journal of Chemical Ecology, Environmental Entomology, Journal of Insect Science, Insect Science (Entomological Society of China) and USDA-ARS

• Religious Education Committee, Valley Friend’s Meeting

• Siderhurst, M. S. 2009. Chemical ecology of the Little Fire Ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger), for detection, delimitation and control in Hawaii. Hawaii Invasive Species Council Research and Technology Grant Program.

• Cessna, S., Graber Neufeld, D., Kishbaugh, T., Siderhurst, M., Leaman, L. 2009. Promoting learning through authentic and relevant research experiences in environmental monitoring and remediation across ten chemistry and biology laboratory courses. NSF-CCLI.

• Siderhurst, M. S. 2008. Identifying Attractants for the Spotted Cucumber Beetle, Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi Barber, and the Striped Cucumber Beetle, Acalymma vittatum (F.), from Sprouting/Seedling Host Plants. Thomas F. & Kate Miller Jeffress Memorial Trust Research Grants Program

• Jang, E. B., Siderhurst, M. S., Hollingsworth, R. G., Wright, M. 2007. Identification and Field Use of the Sex Pheromone of Banana Moth, Opogona sacchari Bojer for ‘Value’ Agricultural Crops in Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Program.

• Jang, E. B., M. S. Siderhurst, A. H. Hara, P. Conant. 2005. Detection, Control and Phenology of the Nettle Caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Moore): Applications of a Pheromone Lure. Hawaii Invasive Species Council Research and Technology Grant Program.

• Jang, E. B., M. S. Siderhurst, A. H. Hara, P. Conant. 2005. Identifying Sex Pheromone Components of the Nettle Caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Moore), to Facilitate Detection and Pheromone Disruption Control. Hawaii Invasive Species Council Research and Technology Grant Program.

Entomological Society of America
American Chemical Society
International Society of Chemical Ecology

• 2008 International Society of Chemical Ecology Meeting, State College, PA
• 2006 Pacific Branch ESA Meeting, Maui, HI
• 2006 Hawaii Area Wide Fruit Fly Integrated Pest Management Program Annual Meeting, Waikoloa, HI
• 2006 International Chemoreception Workshop on Insects, Key West, FL
• 2005 International Chemoreception Workshop on Insects, Charleston, SC

BIOL 381 A – Entomology

• Undergraduate Enrollment Strategies Group
• Chemical Safety Committee