Dr. Rudo Sithole

Qualifications:

PhD in Entomology, University Zimbabwe and ICIPE, 2004 MSc in Tropical Entomology, University Zimbabwe, 1993. BSc in General Biological Sciences, University Zimbabwe, 1985. BSc in Biological Sciences with Honors, University Zimbabwe, 1987.

Academic Appointments:

Senior Lecturer

Research Interests:

Apiculture
Forensic Entomology
Insect Biodiversity
Ecology

Faculty: Science

Department: Biological Science and Ecology

Research Category: Bioscience

Biography:

Email: rsithole@science.uz.ac.zw

Phone: +263242303211

Publications:

1. Nadat, Y.T., Kylin, H., Sithole, R., Lesch, V. and Bouwman, H., 2021. The Wasp as Terrestrial Indicator of Environmental Metal Composition: Evidence from Zimbabwe. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.
2. Sithole, R., Nyamukondiwa, C., Chinwada, P. and Lohr, B., 2019. Population dynamics of the diamondback moth and its parasitoids in Zimbabwe. Biological control, 133, pp.66-74.
3. Sithole, R., Chinwada, P. and Lohr, B.L., 2018. Effects of host larval stage preferences and diet on life history traits of Diadegma mollipla, an African parasitoid of the Diamondback Moth. Biocontrol Science and Technology, 28(2), pp.172-184.
4. Sithole, R. and Lohr, B., 2017. Intra‐and interspecific competition in two congeneric parasitoids of the diamondback moth. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 163(3), pp.272-280.
5. Sithole, R., Löhr, B. and Tagwireyi, P., 2017. The influence of temperature on life history traits of Diadegma mollipla (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), an African parasitoid of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). BioControl, 62(5), pp.603-612.
6. Sithole, R. and Lohr, B., 2017. Intra‐and interspecific competition in two congeneric parasitoids of the diamondback moth. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 163(3), pp.272-280.
7. Sithole, R., 2003, October. Biology of Diadegma mollipla, an African parasitoid of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella. In The 2003 ESA Annual Meeting and Exhibition.
8. Sithole, R. and Wegerner, B., 2001. The taxonomy and biology of Diadegma mollipla (Holmgren)(Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), an African parasitoid of the diamondback moth.

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Professional membership, Committees, Boards:

Chair Of The Board Of Directors, Company Name Precious Stones Foundation
African Community Fund for Education, Founding Chairperson and currently Advisory Board Member
International Council of Museums, Member