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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

2013

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Observations Of The Behavior Of The Giant Prairie Robberfly, Microstylum Morosum Loew (Diptera: Asilidae) At Terre Noire Natural Area, Clark County, Arkansas, R. Tumlison, K. Benjamin Jan 2013

Observations Of The Behavior Of The Giant Prairie Robberfly, Microstylum Morosum Loew (Diptera: Asilidae) At Terre Noire Natural Area, Clark County, Arkansas, R. Tumlison, K. Benjamin

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No abstract provided.


Millipeds (Arthropoda: Diplopoda) Of The Ark - La - Tex. Vi. New Geographic Distributional Records From Select Counties Of Arkansas, C. T. Mcallister, H. W. Robison, L. C. Thompson, M. B. Connior Jan 2013

Millipeds (Arthropoda: Diplopoda) Of The Ark - La - Tex. Vi. New Geographic Distributional Records From Select Counties Of Arkansas, C. T. Mcallister, H. W. Robison, L. C. Thompson, M. B. Connior

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We continue to report, in the sixth of a series of papers, new geographic records for millipeds of the state, including noteworthy records for some taxa collected from Crowley’s Ridge in eastern Arkansas. This contribution documents 47 new co. records and includes records for 19 species within 9 families and 5 orders. More uncommon millipeds found included Okliulus carpenteri (Parajulidae), Eurymerodesmus newtonus (Eurymerodesmidae), Pseudopolydesmus minor (Polydesmidae) and undescribed species of Ethojulus (Parajulidae) and Nannaria (Xystodesmidae). Undoubtedly, additional records will be reported in the future as several gaps in the distribution of Arkansas millipeds remain.


Scarab Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) In The Dung Of Native Arkansas Mammals, J. B. Kelley, J. L. Hunt, M. B. Connior Jan 2013

Scarab Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) In The Dung Of Native Arkansas Mammals, J. B. Kelley, J. L. Hunt, M. B. Connior

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Dung beetles are important ecological components of natural ecosystems. One primary activity is the fragmentation and recycling of animal dung. Little is known about the ecological impact of beetles associated with the dung of mammals native to Arkansas. We surveyed the dung of native mammals within Arkansas to determine the species and distributional patterns associated with dung. We searched and collected beetles in situ from the dung or nests of native mammalian species within Arkansas. We also set simple pitfall traps using dung of various native Arkansas mammals as bait. Most of the beetles collected were common dung beetles. However, …


Distribution, Conservation And Current Status Of Three Endemic Heterosternuta (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae: Hydroporinae) In Arkansas, S. D. Longing, P. A. Bacon, George L. Harp Jan 2013

Distribution, Conservation And Current Status Of Three Endemic Heterosternuta (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae: Hydroporinae) In Arkansas, S. D. Longing, P. A. Bacon, George L. Harp

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Genus Reuteria (Hemiptera: Miridae) With Five Species New For Arkansas, U.S.A., Stephen W. Chordas Iii, C. Renn Tumlison, K. Benjamin Jan 2013

Genus Reuteria (Hemiptera: Miridae) With Five Species New For Arkansas, U.S.A., Stephen W. Chordas Iii, C. Renn Tumlison, K. Benjamin

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Arkansas Lepidoptera Survey: A Preliminary Check List Of Arkansas Species, E. C. Lovely, J. K. Ettman Jan 2013

Arkansas Lepidoptera Survey: A Preliminary Check List Of Arkansas Species, E. C. Lovely, J. K. Ettman

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The mission of the Arkansas Lepidoptera Survey is to enhance the fundamental knowledge of butterflies, skippers, and moths in Arkansas. To achieve this mission, its objectives include developing a reference collection of Arkansas Lepidoptera and maintaining a current check list of present, historical and accidental species in Arkansas. The following list includes 1360 species representing 57 families. It was compiled from original field collecting, literature review, and analysis of museum specimens. The Arkansas Lepidoptera Survey established a reference collection of Arkansas butterflies, skippers and moths located in McEver Hall on the Arkansas Tech University campus. This collection currently contains 567 …