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James P. Pitts

Utah State University · US
Area of research
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics · Genetics
Research interest
Research interests include Plant and animal studies, Fossil Insects in Amber, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, and Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny.
h-index
17
citations
1,428
works
136
NIH funding
primary concept
email

Recent publications

Population Genetic Diversity and Structure of <i>Venturia carpophila</i> on Peach and Almond in the United States
Phytopathology 2025cited by 0position: middledoi
Phylogenomic Insights into the Evolution of Stinging Wasps and the Origins of Ants and Bees
Current Biology 2017cited by 457position: middledoi
Molecular phylogeny and systematics of spider wasps (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae): redefining subfamily boundaries and the origin of the family
Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 2015cited by 57position: lastdoi
Molecular phylogeny of Pompilinae (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae): Evidence for rapid diversification and host shifts in spider wasps
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 2015cited by 20position: middledoi
New records of spider wasps (Hymenoptera, Pompilidae) from Colombia
ZooKeys 2014cited by 4position: middledoi
New additions to the Honduran fauna of spider wasps (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) with the description of two species
Zootaxa 2014cited by 0position: lastdoi

Grants

Scholars Award: Observables in Hamiltonian Dynamics
NSF1734402$89,7792017–2020PIRePORTER
The Evolution of Parasociality and Nesting Behaviors in Pompilidae (Hymenoptera): Using Phylogenetics to Propose New Hypotheses of Behavioral Evolution
NSF0743763$415,0002008–2013PIRePORTER
Renovation of Science Hall
NSF9214287$305,7101992–1995PIRePORTER
The Role of Trace Organics and Radicals in Chemical Cycles in the Troposphere
NSF8410795$346,3001984–1987PIRePORTER
The Role of Trace Organics and Radicals in Chemical Cycles In the Troposphere
NSF8209028$315,0001982–1985PIRePORTER
The Role of Trace Organics and Radicals in Chemical Cycles In the Troposphere
NSF8001634$344,9461980–1982PIRePORTER
Atmospheric Transformations and Mutagenic Activity of Primary and Secondary Air Pollutants
NSF7801004$503,1891978–1980PIRePORTER
Public Service Science Residency
NSF7820497$18,7561978–1979PIRePORTER
Gas Phase Kinetic, Mechanistic, and Photodissociation Studies of Atoms, Radicals, and Small Molecules
NSF7610447$313,3001976–1979PIRePORTER
Chemical Transformations in Photochemical Smog Andtheir ApplIcations to Air Pollution Control Strategies
NSF7302904$1,387,9001974–1978PIRePORTER
Gas Phase Oxidations By Ozone, Hydroxyl Radicals, Oxygen Atoms, and Singlet Molecular Oxygen
NSF7308638$189,3001973–1976PIRePORTER

Frequent collaborators

Juanita Rodríguez · Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation4 papers (2014–2015) · 3 papers (2014–2015) · 2 papers (2015–2015) · 1 papers (2017–2017)Chunxian Chen · University of Florida1 papers (2025–2025) · 1 papers (2014–2014) · 1 papers (2015–2015) · 1 papers (2017–2017)Clive H. Bock · University of Georgia1 papers (2025–2025)J. E. Adaskaveg · University of Arizona1 papers (2025–2025) · 1 papers (2017–2017)Nikki D. Charlton · University of Georgia1 papers (2025–2025)Phillip M. Brannen · University of Georgia1 papers (2025–2025) · 1 papers (2017–2017)Guido Schnabel · University of Florida1 papers (2025–2025)Philip S. Ward · University of California, Davis1 papers (2017–2017)Bryan N. Danforth · Cornell University1 papers (2017–2017) · 1 papers (2014–2014)Michael G. Branstetter · Utah State University1 papers (2017–2017)Jason E. Bond · University of California, Davis1 papers (2015–2015)