Journal article

McDonald-Howard KL, Swaney WT, Barua A, Mcdonnell R, Williams CD, Jones H, Rae R. 2024. An investigation into the combination of the parasitic nematode Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita and cedarwood oil to control pestiferous slugs Crop Protection, 179 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Williams C, Knutson L, Moorkens E. 2023. On the identity of Bhatia and Keilin's (1937) malacophagous dipterous larvae parasitizing Vertigo species Studia Dipterologica, 24 :167-170 Publisher Url Public Url

Mulkeen CJ, Gormally MJ, Swaney WT, Healy MG, Williams CD. 2023. Sciomyzidae (Diptera) Assemblages in Constructed and Natural Wetlands: Implications for Constructed Wetland Design Wetlands, 44 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Crowley LM, Falk S, Williams CD. 2023. The genome sequence of the common buff snailkiller, Tetanocera ferruginea (Fallén, 1820) [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] Wellcome Open Research, 8 :1-10 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Williams CD. 2023. On the Topologies of micro/macrohabitats in the Mollusca Sciomyzidae Taxocene Wetlands, 43 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Luke SH, Roy HE, Thomas CD, Tilley LAN, Ward S, Watt A, Carnaghi M, Jaworski CC, Tercel MPTG, Woodrow C, Aown S, Banfield‐Zanin JA, Barnsley SL, Berger I, Brown MJF, Bull JC, Campbell H, Carter RAB, Charalambous M, Cole LJ, Ebejer MJ, Farrow RA, Fartyal RS, Grace M, Highet F, Hill JK, Hood ASC, Kent ES, Krell F, Leather SR, Leybourne DJ, Littlewood NA, Lyons A, Matthews G, Mc Namara L, Menéndez R, Merrett P, Mohammed S, Murchie AK, Noble M, Paiva M, Pannell MJ, Phon C, Port G, Powell C, Rosell S, Sconce F, Shortall CR, Slade EM, Sutherland JP, Weir JC, Williams CD, Zielonka NB, Dicks LV. 2023. Grand challenges in entomology: Priorities for action in the coming decades Insect Conservation and Diversity, 16 :173-189 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Sheehy L, MacDonald-Howard K, Williams CD, Weedall GD, Jones H, Rae R. 2023. A parasitic nematode induces dysbiosis in susceptible but not resistant gastropod hosts MicrobiologyOpen, 12 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

McDonald-Howard K, Williams CD, Jones H, Rae R. 2022. A method of culturing and breeding slugs through several generations Journal of Molluscan Studies, 88 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Barua A, Williams CD, Ross JL. 2021. A literature review of biological and bio-rational control strategies for slugs: Current research and future prospects Insects, 12 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

O'Hanlon R, Ryan C, Choiseul J, Murchie A, Williams C. 2021. Catalogue of pests and pathogens of trees on the island of Ireland Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 121B :21-45 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Reich I, Jessie C, Ahn S-J, Choi M-Y, Williams CD, Gormally M, Mc Donnell R. 2020. Assessment of the Biological Control Potential of Common Carabid Beetle Species for Autumn- and Winter-Active Pests (Gastropoda, Lepidoptera, Diptera: Tipulidae) in Annual Ryegrass in Western Oregon. Insects, 11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Ahmed KSD, Volpato A, Day MF, Mulkeen CJ, O'Hanlon A, Carey J, Williams C, Ruas S, Moran J, Rotchés-Ribalta R, ÓhUallacháin D, Stout JC, Hodge S, White B, Gormally MJ. 2020. Linear habitats across a range of farming intensities contribute differently to dipteran abundance and diversity Insect Conservation and Diversity, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Barua A, McDonald-Howard K, McDonnell R, Rae R, Williams CD. 2020. Toxicity of essential oils to slug parasitic and entomopathogenic nematodes Journal of Pest Science, 93 :1411-1419 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Bistline-East A, Burke D, Williams CD, Gormally MJ. 2020. Habitat requirements of Tetanocera elata (Diptera: Sciomyzidae): case study of a dry meadow in western Ireland Agricultural and Forest Entomology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Bistline-East A, Williams CD, Gormally MJ. 2020. Nutritional ecology of predaceous Tetanocera elata larvae and the physiological effects of alternative prey utilisation BioControl: journal of the International Organisation for Biological Control, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Volpato A, Ahmed KSD, Williams CD, Day MF, O'Hanlon A, Ruas S, Rotchés-Ribalta R, Mulkeen C, hUallacháin D, Gormally MJ. 2020. Using Malaise traps to assess aculeate Hymenoptera associated with farmland linear habitats across a range of farming intensities Insect Conservation and Diversity, 13 :229-238 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Ahmed KSD, Stephens C, Bistline-East A, Williams CD, Mc Donnell RJ, Carnaghi M, Huallacháin D, Gormally MJ. 2019. Biological control of pestiferous slugs using Tetanocera elata (Fabricius) (Diptera: Sciomyzidae): Larval behavior and feeding on slugs exposed to Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita (Schneider, 1859) Biological Control, 135 :1-8 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Bellis J, Bourke D, Williams CD, Dalrymple SE. 2019. Identifying factors associated with the success and failure of terrestrial insect translocations Biological Conservation, 236 :29-36 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

O'Hanlon A, Williams CD, Gormally MJ. 2018. Terrestrial slugs (Mollusca: Gastropoda) share common anti-predator defence mechanisms but their expression differs among species Journal of Zoology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Mc Namara L, Kapranas A, Williams CD, O Tuama P, Kavanagh K, Griffin CT. 2018. Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi against large pine weevil, Hylobius abietis, and their additive effects when combined with entomopathogenic nematodes Journal of Pest Science, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Johnston E, Kindermann G, O Callaghan J, Burke D, McLoughlin C, Horgan S, Reich I, Donnell RM, Williams CD, Gormally M. 2018. Mature exotic conifer stands have greater catches of the EU-protected Geomalacus maculosus than adjacent peatland or clear-felled stands—implications for forestry Annals of Forest Science, 75 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Maher C, Carey J, Mulkeen CJ, Williams CD, Knutson L, Healy M, Gormally M. 2018. Diagnostic definitions and figures of male and female Tetanocera punctifrons and T. latifibula, new records of T. punctifrons in Ireland, and notes on biology (Diptera: Sciomyzidae). Dipterists Digest, 24 :129-145 Publisher Url Public Url

Carey JGJ, Brien S, Williams CD, Gormally MJ. 2017. Indicators of Diptera diversity in wet grassland habitats are influenced by environmental variability, scale of observation, and habitat type Ecological Indicators, 82 :495-504 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Mulkeen CJ, Williams CD, Gormally MJ, Healy MG. 2017. Seasonal patterns of metals and nutrients in Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steudel in a constructed wetland in the west of Ireland Ecological Engineering, 107 :192-197 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Mulkeen CJ, Gibson-Brabazon S, Carlin C, Williams CD, Healy MG, Mackey P, Gormally MJ. 2017. Habitat suitability assessment of constructed wetlands for the smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris [Linnaeus, 1758]): A comparison with natural wetlands Ecological Engineering, 106 :532-540 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Shevlin KD, Hennessy R, Dillon AB, O'Dea P, Griffin CT, Williams CD. 2017. Stump-harvesting for bioenergy probably has transient impacts on abundance, richness and community structure of beetle assemblages Agricultural and Forest Entomology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Carey JGJ, Williams CD, Gormally MJ. 2017. Spatiotemporal variation of Diptera changes how we evaluate High Nature Value (HNV) wet grasslands Biodiversity and Conservation, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Carnaghi M, Rae R, Tandingan De Ley I, Johnston E, Kindermann G, Mc Donnell R, O'Hanlon A, Reich I, Sheahan J, Williams CD, Gormally MJ. 2017. Nematode associates and susceptibility of a protected slug (Geomalacus maculosus) to four biocontrol nematodes Biocontrol Science and Technology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Johnston E, Kindermann G, O Callaghan J, Burke D, McLaughlin C, Horgan S, Mc Donnell R, Williams CD, Gormally M. 2017. Monitoring the EU protected Geomalacus maculosus (Kerry Slug): what are the factors affecting catch returns in open and forested habitats? Ecological Research, 32 :95-104 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Kapranas A, Malone B, Quinn S, Mc Namara L, Williams CD, O Tuama P, Peters A, Griffin CT. 2016. Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes for control of large pine weevil, Hylobius abietis: effects of soil type, pest density and spatial distribution Journal of Pest Science, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Harvey CD, Williams CD, Dillon AB, Griffin CT. 2016. Inundative pest control: How risky is it? A case study using entomopathogenic nematodes in a forest ecosystem Forest Ecology and Management, 380 :242-251 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Flynn C, Griffin CT, Coll J, Williams CD. 2016. The diversity and composition of moth assemblages of protected and degraded raised bogs in Ireland INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY, 9 :302-319 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Hudson LN, Newbold T, Contu S, Hill SLL, Lysenko I, De Palma A, Phillips HRP, Alhusseini TI, Bedford FE, Bennett DJ, Booth H, Burton VJ, Chng CWT, Choimes A, Correia DLP, Day J, Echeverría-Londoño S, Emerson SR, Gao D, Garon M, Harrison MLK, Ingram DJ, Jung M, Kemp V, Kirkpatrick L, Martin CD, Pan Y, Pask-Hale GD, Pynegar EL, Robinson AN, Sanchez-Ortiz K, Senior RA, Simmons BI, White HJ, Zhang H, Aben J, Abrahamczyk S, Adum GB, Aguilar-Barquero V, Aizen MA, Albertos B, Alcala EL, del Mar Alguacil M, Alignier A, Ancrenaz M, Andersen AN, Arbeláez-Cortés E, Armbrecht I, Arroyo-Rodríguez V, Aumann T, Axmacher JC, Azhar B, Azpiroz AB, Baeten L, Bakayoko A, Báldi A, Banks JE, Baral SK, Barlow J, Barratt BIP, Barrico L, Bartolommei P, Barton DM, Basset Y, Batáry P, Bates AJ, Baur B, Bayne EM, Beja P, Benedick S, Berg Å, Bernard H, Berry NJ, Bhatt D, Bicknell JE, Bihn JH, Blake RJ, Bobo KS, Bóçon R, Williams CD. 2016. The database of the PREDICTS (Projecting Responses of Ecological Diversity In Changing Terrestrial Systems) project Ecology and Evolution, 7 :145-188 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Staunton J, Williams CD, Morrison L, Henry T, Fleming GTA, Gormally MJ. 2015. Spatio-temporal distribution of construction and demolition (C&D) waste disposal on wetlands: A case study LAND USE POLICY, 49 :43-52 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Vala J-C, Williams CD. 2015. Sciomyzidae Fallen, 1820 (Diptera) collected in the Mercantour National Park, France ZOOSYSTEMA, 37 :611-619 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Carey JGJ, LeRoy M, Williams CD, Gormally MJ. 2015. Observations concerning the sampling of Sciomyzidae (Diptera) in High Nature Value wet grassland habitats: caveats to consider INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY, 8 :573-577 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Williams CD, Dillon AB, Ennis D, Hennessy R, Griffin CT. 2015. Differential susceptibility of pine weevil, Hylobius abietis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), larvae and pupae to entomopathogenic nematodes and death of adults infected as pupae BIOCONTROL, 60 :537-546 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Hudson LN, Newbold T, Contu S, Hill SLL, Lysenko I, De Palma A, Phillips HRP, Senior RA, Bennett DJ, Booth H, Choimes A, Correia DLP, Day J, Echeverria-Londono S, Garon M, Harrison MLK, Ingram DJ, Jung M, Kemp V, Kirkpatrick L, Martin CD, Pan Y, White HJ, Aben J, Abrahamczyk S, Adum GB, Aguilar-Barquero V, Aizen MA, Ancrenaz M, Arbelaez-Cortes E, Armbrecht I, Azhar B, Azpiroz AB, Baeten L, Baldi A, Banks JE, Barlow J, Batary P, Bates AJ, Bayne EM, Beja P, Berg A, Berry NJ, Bicknell JE, Bihn JH, Boehning-Gaese K, Boekhout T, Boutin C, Bouyer J, Brearley FQ, Brito I, Brunet J, Buczkowski G, Buscardo E, Cabra-Garcia J, Calvino-Cancela M, Cameron SA, Cancello EM, Carrijo TF, Carvalho AL, Castro H, Castro-Luna AA, Cerda R, Cerezo A, Chauvat M, Clarke FM, Cleary DFR, Connop SP, D'Aniello B, da Silva PG, Darvill B, Dauber J, Dejean A, Diekoetter T, Dominguez-Haydar Y, Dormann CF, Dumont B, Dures SG, Dynesius M, Edenius L, Elek Z, Entling MH, Farwig N, Fayle TM, Felicioli A, Felton AM, Ficetola GF, Filgueiras BKC, Fonte SJ, Fraser LH, Fukuda D, Furlani D, Ganzhorn JU, Garden JG, Gheler-Costa C, Giordani P, Giordano S, Gottschalk MS, Goulson D, Gove AD, Grogan J, Hanley ME, Hanson T, Hashim NR, Hawes JE, Hebert C, Helden AJ, Henden J-A, Hernandez L, Herzog F, Higuera-Diaz D, Hilje B, Horgan FG, Horvath R, Hylander K, Isaacs-Cubides P, Ishitani M, Jacobs CT, Jaramillo VJ, Jauker B, Jonsell M, Jung TS, Kapoor V, Kati V, Katovai E, Kessler M, Knop E, Kolb A, Koroesi A, Lachat T, Lantschner V, Le Feon V, LeBuhn G, Legare J-P, Letcher SG, Littlewood NA, Lopez-Quintero CA, Louhaichi M, Loevei GL, Lucas-Borja ME, Luja VH, Maeto K, Magura T, Mallari NA, Marin-Spiotta E, Marshall EJP, Martinez E, Mayfield MM, Mikusinski G, Milder JC, Miller JR, Morales CL, Muchane MN, Muchane M, Naidoo R, Nakamura A, Naoe S, Nates-Parra G, Navarrete Gutierrez DA, Neuschulz EL, Noreika N, Norfolk O, Noriega JA, Noeske NM, O'Dea N, Oduro W, Ofori-Boateng C, Oke CO, Osgathorpe LM, Paritsis J, Parra-H A, Pelegrin N, Peres CA, Persson AS, Petanidou T, Phalan B, Philips TK, Poveda K, Power EF, Presley SJ, Proenca V, Quaranta M, Quintero C, Redpath-Downing NA, Reid JL, Reis YT, Ribeiro DB, Richardson BA, Richardson MJ, Robles CA, Roembke J, Romero-Duque LP, Rosselli L, Rossiter SJ, Roulston TH, Rousseau L, Sadler JP, Safian S, Saldana-Vazquez RA, Samnegard U, Schueepp C, Schweiger O, Sedlock JL, Shahabuddin G, Sheil D, Silva FAB, Slade EM, Smith-Pardo AH, Sodhi NS, Somarriba EJ, Sosa RA, Stout JC, Struebig MJ, Sung Y-H, Threlfall CG, Tonietto R, Tothmeresz B, Tscharntke T, Turner EC, Tylianakis JM, Vanbergen AJ, Vassilev K, Verboven HAF, Vergara CH, Vergara PM, Verhulst J, Walker TR, Wang Y, Watling JI, Wells K, Williams CD, Willig MR, Woinarski JCZ, Wolf JHD, Woodcock BA, Yu DW, Zaitsev AS, Collen B, Ewers RM, Mace GM, Purves DW, Scharlemann JPW, Purvis A. 2014. The PREDICTS database: a global database of how local terrestrial biodiversity responds to human impacts ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 4 :4701-4735 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Staunton JA, Mc Donnell RJ, Gormally MJ, Williams CD, Henry T, Morrison L. 2014. Assessing metal contamination from construction and demolition (C&D) waste used to infill wetlands: using Deroceras reticulatum (Mollusca: Gastropoda) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS, 16 :2477-2487 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Dillon RJ, Hynes TM, Mc Donnell RJ, Williams CD, Gormally MJ. 2014. Influence of snail mucus trails and first snail meal on the behavior of malacophagous sciomyzid larvae BIOLOGICAL CONTROL, 74 :6-12 DOI Author Url

Williams CD, Hayes M, Mc Donnell RJ, Anderson R, Bleasdale A, Gormally MJ. 2014. Factors affecting wetland ground beetle ( Carabidae) assemblages: how important are habitats, conservation designations and management? INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY, 7 :206-222 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Maher C, Gormally M, Williams C, Skeffington MS. 2014. Atlantic floodplain meadows: influence of hydrological gradients and management on sciomyzid (Diptera) assemblages JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION, 18 :267-282 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Dillon RJ, Hynes TM, Mc Donnell RJ, Williams CD, Gormally MJ. 2014. Influence of snail mucus trails and first snail meal on the behavior of malacophagous sciomyzid larvae Biological Control, 74 :6-12 DOI Publisher Url

Staunton J, Williams CD, Mc Donnell RJ, Fleming GTA, Henry T, Gormally MJ. 2014. CHALLENGES IN ASSESSING ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE ON WETLANDS: A CASE STUDY APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, 12 :457-479 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Williams CD, Dillon AB, Harvey CD, Hennessy R, Mc Namara L, Griffin CT. 2013. Control of a major pest of forestry, Hylobius abietis, with entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi using eradicant and prophylactic strategies FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, 305 :212-222 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Williams CD, Dillon AB, Girling RD, Griffin CT. 2013. Organic soils promote the efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes, with different foraging strategies, in the control of a major forest pest: A meta-analysis of field trial data BIOLOGICAL CONTROL, 65 :357-364 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Williams CD, Knutson LV, Gormally MJ. 2013. Host snails, habitats and egg deposition and biological/ecological equivalency of the snail killing fly Colobaea bifasciella (Fallen) (Diptera: Sciomyzidae). Studia Dipterologica, 20 :97-112

Griffin CT, Dillon AM, Harvey CD, Williams CD. 2012. MULTITROPHIC INTERACTIONS INVOLVING ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES APPLIED AGAINST PINE WEEVILS IN A FOREST ECOSYSTEM JOURNAL OF NEMATOLOGY, 44 :463-464 Author Url

Dillon AB, Foster A, Williams CD, Griffin CT. 2012. Environmental safety of entomopathogenic nematodes - Effects on abundance, diversity and community structure of non-target beetles in a forest ecosystem BIOLOGICAL CONTROL, 63 :107-114 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Murphy WL, Knutson LV, Chapman EG, Mc Donnell RJ, Williams CD, Foote BA, Vala J-C. 2012. Key Aspects of the Biology of Snail-Killing Sciomyzidae Flies Berenbaum MR. ANNUAL REVIEW OF ENTOMOLOGY, VOL 57, 57 :425-447 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Williams CD, Beltman B, Moran J, Skeffington MS, Gormally MJ. 2011. EMPIRICAL SUPPORT FOR THE POSSIBLE APPLICATION OF MODIFIED ELLENBERG INDICES TO THE STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL GRADIENTS ON DYNAMIC IRISH WETLANDS-EVIDENCE FROM SKEALOGHAN TURLOUGH, COUNTY MAYO BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT-PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY, 111B :19-31 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Williams CD, Gormally MJ, Knutson LV. 2010. VERY HIGH POPULATION ESTIMATES AND LIMITED MOVEMENT OF SNAIL-KILLING FLIES (DIPTERA: SCIOMYZIDAE) ON AN IRISH TURLOUGH (TEMPORARY LAKE) BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT-PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY, 110B :81-94 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Williams CD, Gormally M, Anderson R. 2010. Sphaerium nucleus (Studer) (Mollusca: Bivalvia) from turlough systems in Counties Galway and Roscommon Irish Naturalists Journal, 31 :64-65

Mc Donnell R, Williams CD, Shine O, Knutson L, Gormally M. 2010. Faunistics data for Sciomyzidae (Diptera) in the west of Ireland with distribution maps, species accounts and comments on community structure Bulletin of the Irish Biogeographical Society, 34 :150-218

Williams CD, Lindsay W, Mc Donnell RJ, Knutson LV, Gormally MJ. 2010. The biology of Ilione albiseta (Scopoli). Studia Dipterolgica, 16 :245-307

Williams DC, Sheahan J, Gormally JM. 2009. Hydrology and management of furloughs (temporary lakes) affect Marsh fly (sciomyzidae: Diptera) communities Insect Conservation and Diversity, 2 :270-283 DOI Publisher Url

Williams CD, Moran J, Doherty O, Mc Donnell RJ, Gormally MJ, Knutson LV, Vala JC. 2009. Factors affecting Sciomyzidae (Diptera) across a transect at Skealoghan Turlough (Co. Mayo, Ireland) Aquatic Ecology, 43 :117-133 DOI Publisher Url

Williams CD, Staunton J, Mc Donnell R, Maher C, Knutson L, Gormally M. 2008. Pherbellia (Oxytaenia) stackelbergi Elberg, 1965 (Dip: Sciomyzidae) new to the British Isles, with comments on generic and sub-generic placement Entomologist's Record and Jornal of Variation, 125 :173-177

Mercier JL, Lenoir JC, Eberhardt A, Frohschammer S, Williams C, Heinze J. 2007. Hammering, mauling, and kissing: Stereotyped courtship behavior in Cardiocondyla ants Insectes Sociaux, 54 :403-411 DOI Publisher Url

Williams CD, Mc Donnell R, Maher C, Mulkeen C, Gormally M. Faunistic data for the genus Tetanocera (Diptera: Sciomyzidae) in the west of Ireland Bulletin of the Irish Biogeographical Society, 31 :268-295

Williams CD, Doherty O, Gormally M. Gasterosteus aculeatus L. and Pungitius pungitius (L.) – two species of stickleback from turloughs in Cos Mayo and Roscommon Irish Naturalists Journal, 28 :276-279

Editorial/letter to the editor

Williams CD, Mc Donnell RJ, Moran J, Gormally M. 2022. Editorial: Conservation of invertebrates in agricultural landscapes Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 10 DOI Publisher Url

Report

Williams CD, Gormally MJ. The effects of blanket bog management on ground beetles with particular reference to Carabus clatratus L. Irish Wildlife Manual :1-72

Williams CD, Evans H, McAllister F, Saunders T, Moore R, Jenkins T, Butt T, Ansari M, Griffin C, Teck R, Sweeney J. The Impact project guide to Hylobius management

Williams CD, Gormally M. Parasitoid wasp new to science found in turlough in Co. Mayo Biodiversity Ireland Bulletin of the National Biodiversity Data Centre :10-10

Williams CD, Mainwaring M. Watching narrowly and seeing the bigger picture Bulletin of the British Ecological Society :21-23

Williams CD, Griffin C. The effects of stump harvesting of Sitka sppruce (Picea sitchensis) cleafells on beetle assemblages 2013, one year after stump harvesting. Final Report. Report to Coillte :1-24

Williams CD, Shevlin KD, Dillon AB, Griffin C. The initial effects of stump harvesting of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) clearfells on beetle assemblages. Final report. Report to Coillte :1-27

Williams CD, Griffin C, Sweeney J, Teck R. COFORD Project Report IMPACT: Integrated management of forest pests addressing climmate trends. Title: Pest threats to trees as carbon sinks and alternative energy sources: sustainable solutions responding to climate change. Report to COFORD :1-3

Williams CD, Hayes M, Mc Donnell R, Gormally M, Anderson R, Bleasdale A. A National survey of the wetland ground beetles (Carabidae) in the Republic of Ireland Report to the Heritage Council :1-67

Williams CD, Brown A, Connolly K, Mc Donnell R, Peppiatt C, Springer S, Fuller J. The Barna Woods Project Biodiversity Report and Management Plan Report to Galway City Council

Williams CD, Mc Donnell R. An Ecological Assessment of the Small Mammals in Barna Woods The Barna Woods Project Biodiversity Report and Management Plan :155-160

Williams CD, Mc Donnell R. An Ecological Assessment of The Barna Woods Invertebrate Fauna The Barna Woods Project Biodiversity Report and Management Plan :101-154

Williams CD, Gormally M. Identifying the environmental requirements of Sciomyzidae (Diptera) on turloughs in the west of Ireland ERTDI Technical Progress Report

Williams CD, Gormally M. The environmental requirements of Sciomyzidae (Diptera) on turloughs in the west of Ireland ERTDI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme Annual Report

Thesis/Dissertation

Williams CD. The environmental requirements of Sciomyzidae (Dipptera) on turloughs in the west of Ireland with particular reference to the role of mollusc host / prey communities. Gormally MJ.

Professional activities

Fellowships:

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Higher Education Academy. 2019

Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (FRES), The Royal Entomological Society. 2016

Teaching qualification:

Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. 2019

Research Grants Awarded:

Royal Horticultural Society and Liverpool John Moores University, Improving the biological control of slugs with P. hermaphrodita, Dr Robbie Rae, Grant value (£): 68,706, Duration of research project: 3 years. 2018

Exosect Ltd., The efficacy of a new strain of Beauveria bassiana, Grant value (£): 2,400, Duration of research project: 6 months. 2016

Department of Agriculture Food and Marine (Ireland), POSitS: Horizon scanning for pests and pathogens of Sitka spruce in Ireland under future climate scenarios, Professsor Christine Griffin and Dr Richard O'Hanlon, Grant value (£): 175,637.59, Duration of research project: 2 years. 2014

Coillte (Ireland), Effects of stump harvesting on the invertebrate biodiversity of clear-felled forestry sites, Professor Christine Griffin, Grant value (£): 10,538.26, Duration of research project: 6 months. 2013

Coillte (Ireland), Effects of stump harvesting on the invertebrate biodiversity of clear-felled forestry sites, Professor Christine Griffin, Grant value (£): 5,269.13, Duration of research project: 6 months. 2012

The Heritage Council (Ireland), A National Survey of the ground beetles (Carabidae) of wetlands in the Republic of Ireland, Grant value (£): 8,782.20, Duration of research project: 1 year. 2010

Galway City Council (Ireland), A survey of the invertebrate fauna of Barna woods, Dr Rory J Mc Donnell, Grant value (£): 5,269.32, Duration of research project: 6 months. 2008

Membership of professional bodies:

Member Society of Wetland Scientists, Society of Wetland Scientists. 2017

Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, Royal Entomological Society. 2016

Member British Ecological Society, British Ecological Society. 2005

Member Royal Entomological Society, Royal Entomological Society. 2005

Editorial boards:

Wetlands, Associate Editor. 2017

External committees:

British Ecological Society - member of review college, British Ecological Society, Member. 2016