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Additional Distributional Records For A Rare Caddisfly In The Ozarks, Frenesia Missa (Milne) (Trichoptera: Limnephilidae), David Bowles
Additional Distributional Records For A Rare Caddisfly In The Ozarks, Frenesia Missa (Milne) (Trichoptera: Limnephilidae), David Bowles
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
This paper describes the distribution for this rare species in the Ozarks of Arkansas and Missouri thus expanding its known range in the region. The species is considered vulnerable to anthropogenic stressors.
Spatial And Temporal Variation In Aedes Albopictus Prevalence Across Arkansas, Alyssa N. Jones, Eric C. Lovely, Douglas G. Barron
Spatial And Temporal Variation In Aedes Albopictus Prevalence Across Arkansas, Alyssa N. Jones, Eric C. Lovely, Douglas G. Barron
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Aedes albopictus is a well-known vector species of mosquito that is responsible for the transmission of many arboviruses such as Zika, chikungunya, and dengue. The objective of this study was to quantify spatial and temporal variation of Ae. albopictus prevalence in Arkansas. We used egg abundance as a proxy for mosquito prevalence. Across 2 years, we worked with the Arkansas Department of Health to collect mosquito eggs using oviposition traps. Eggs were desiccated, counted, and later rehydrated in rearing chambers and raised through adulthood for species determination (>99% Ae. albopictus). We determined mean egg abundance by month, year, …
Notes On The Natural History Of Selected Invertebrates From Arkansas, 2019, Matthew B. Connior, Renn Tumlison, Henry Robison
Notes On The Natural History Of Selected Invertebrates From Arkansas, 2019, Matthew B. Connior, Renn Tumlison, Henry Robison
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
The invertebrate fauna are a large component of ecosystem. Yet, invertebrate biologists are few and scattered in Arkansas; thus, the invertebrate fauna of much of the state is poorly known. Herein we document new records of distribution and provide notes on the natural history of selected invertebrates from Arkansas. Of note, we provide records on planarians, crayfish, centipedes, and spiders.
A Dobsonfly, Corydalus Cornutus (Megaloptera: Corydalidae), From Arkansas With Aberrant Mandibles, David E. Bowles
A Dobsonfly, Corydalus Cornutus (Megaloptera: Corydalidae), From Arkansas With Aberrant Mandibles, David E. Bowles
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract required for general note.
The Impact Of Prescribed Fire On Moth Assemblages In The Boston Mountains And Ozark Highlands, In Arkansas, Erin E. Guerra, Cristina M. Blanco, Jorista Garrie
The Impact Of Prescribed Fire On Moth Assemblages In The Boston Mountains And Ozark Highlands, In Arkansas, Erin E. Guerra, Cristina M. Blanco, Jorista Garrie
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
In addition to the impacts of prescribed fires on forest vegetation, this ecosystem process also has dramatic impacts on associated insect assemblages. For herbivorous, terrestrial insects, fire predictably results in a cycle of initial insect population reduction followed by recovery and growth, in which these insect populations exceed pre-fire abundances. We sought to examine if fire-induced disturbance cycles make prescribed burned areas more or less suitable specifically for moths (order Lepidoptera), which is a major food source for, among others, multiple bat species. We surveyed moth assemblages at 20 burned and 20 unburned sites in the Boston Mountain and Ozark …
Aquatic Invertebrate Community Structure, Biological Condition, Habitat, And Water Quality At Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri, 2005-2014, David E. Bowles, L. W. Morrison, J. T. Cribbs
Aquatic Invertebrate Community Structure, Biological Condition, Habitat, And Water Quality At Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri, 2005-2014, David E. Bowles, L. W. Morrison, J. T. Cribbs
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (OZAR) was established to protect the corridor of the Current River and its major tributary, the Jacks Fork. The Current River is one of the few remaining free-flowing rivers in the U.S., with much of its base flow coming from several large springs. To assess the biological condition of these rivers, aquatic invertebrate community structure was monitored from 2005 to 2014. Benthic invertebrate samples and associated habitat and water quality data were collected from each of nine sampling sites using a Slack-Surber sampler. The Stream Condition Index (SCI), a multimetric index that incorporates taxa richness, EPT …
Additional County Records Of Invertebrates From Arkansas, Chris T. Mcallister, Henry W. Robison, Renn Tumlison
Additional County Records Of Invertebrates From Arkansas, Chris T. Mcallister, Henry W. Robison, Renn Tumlison
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
A Preliminary Checklist Of The Stoneflies (Arthropoda: Insecta: Plecoptera) Of Arkansas, Henry W. Robison, Chris T. Mcallister
A Preliminary Checklist Of The Stoneflies (Arthropoda: Insecta: Plecoptera) Of Arkansas, Henry W. Robison, Chris T. Mcallister
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Seventy-seven species of stoneflies representing 8 families and 24 genera are herein reported from Arkansas. The most diverse families of state stoneflies were Perlidae (26 species), Capniidae (14 species), and Perlodidae (12 species) while Pteronarcyidae had only a single representative species. Additional taxa will surely be added to the list with future taxonomic studies incorporating molecular analyses.
Bioassessment Of Four Karst Springs At Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area With A Focus On Diving Beetle (Dytiscidae: Hydroporinae) Species Of Concern, Scott Longing, L. A. Mack, Brian E. Haggard
Bioassessment Of Four Karst Springs At Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area With A Focus On Diving Beetle (Dytiscidae: Hydroporinae) Species Of Concern, Scott Longing, L. A. Mack, Brian E. Haggard
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Four springs were surveyed at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area to provide an initial bioassessment and to determine occurrences of two endemic predaceous diving beetles of concern, Heterosternuta sulphuria and Sanfilippodytes sp. Habitat in the four spring runs were dominated by bedrock and gravel substrate with heavy accumulations of leaf litter. Thirty-three taxa representing 11 orders were collected from the four springs. Non-insect taxa included Oligochaeta, Physidae, and Isopoda, and predominant insect orders included Ephemeroptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, and Trichoptera. The total number of taxa across springs ranged from seven to 19, with total abundances ranging from 39 to 86 individuals. No …
The Fleas (Arthropoda: Insecta: Siphonaptera) Of Arkansas, Chris T. Mcallister, Lance A. Durden, Henry W. Robison, Matthew B. Connior
The Fleas (Arthropoda: Insecta: Siphonaptera) Of Arkansas, Chris T. Mcallister, Lance A. Durden, Henry W. Robison, Matthew B. Connior
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Fleas (Insecta: Siphonaptera) are important ectoparasites of cats, dogs, other mammals (including humans), and birds, and are an important component of the biota of North America. In addition, they can be nuisance biters and serve as vectors or intermediate hosts of several flea-borne disease agents and parasites that negatively affect mammals and birds. In Arkansas, there have been no recent comprehensive summaries of fleas in the last 45+ years. Here, we provide a summary of the 29 species of fleas within 7 families that have been recorded from the state, update their taxonomy, and note their medical and veterinary importance.
Literature Record Checklist Of True Bugs (Hemiptera) For Arkansas, U.S.A., As Of 2018., Stephen W. Chordas Iii
Literature Record Checklist Of True Bugs (Hemiptera) For Arkansas, U.S.A., As Of 2018., Stephen W. Chordas Iii
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Sex-Ratio Of Miridae (Hemiptera) Taken Via Uv Light-Traps In Arkansas, Usa., Stephen W. Chordas Iii, Renn Tumlison
Sex-Ratio Of Miridae (Hemiptera) Taken Via Uv Light-Traps In Arkansas, Usa., Stephen W. Chordas Iii, Renn Tumlison
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
We determined the sex-ratio of 1,095 plant bugs (Hemiptera: Miridae) taken from 60 individual UV light-trap samples in Clark County, Arkansas over a two year period. We found that of the 21 taxa in which a sex-ratio determination could be made, 61.9% of them (13 of 21) contained a majority (over 50%) of males. Three taxa were exclusively represented by males, while two taxa were exclusively represented by females. Although taxa dependent, our data indicate that male mirids are, in general, more frequently encountered in UV light-traps. However, contrary to the notion that sparked this study (see herein) light-trap content …
A Description Of Variation In Fecundity Between Two Populations Of Wolf Spider Rabidosa Rabida In Searcy Arkansas Using Brood Size Measurements, Brandon Hogland, Ryan Stork, Amber Hug
A Description Of Variation In Fecundity Between Two Populations Of Wolf Spider Rabidosa Rabida In Searcy Arkansas Using Brood Size Measurements, Brandon Hogland, Ryan Stork, Amber Hug
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Fecundity, a very important population variable, can be estimated by measuring the number of juveniles hatching out of individual egg sacs. Rabidosa rabida is a large wolf spider that is common in Arkansas and much of the eastern portion of North America. This study attempts to expand previous estimates of variation in fecundity made for this species by Reed and Nicholas in Mississippi. We hypothesized that a significant variation would be found in fecundity estimates between two populations in Arkansas. We also hypothesized that this variation would be similar to the variation reported in Mississippi. Two populations of R. rabida …
New Chigger (Acari) Records From Arkansas Amphibians (Caudata, Anura) And Reptiles (Sauria), M. B. Connior, C. T. Mcallister, L. A. Durden, S. E. Trauth, H. W. Robison
New Chigger (Acari) Records From Arkansas Amphibians (Caudata, Anura) And Reptiles (Sauria), M. B. Connior, C. T. Mcallister, L. A. Durden, S. E. Trauth, H. W. Robison
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
An Adult Female Mosquito Survey In Southwest Missouri In 2014, O. E. Jamieson, J. L. Moreland, D. H. Jamieson
An Adult Female Mosquito Survey In Southwest Missouri In 2014, O. E. Jamieson, J. L. Moreland, D. H. Jamieson
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
The Ticks (Arachnida: Acari: Ixodida) Of Arkansas, C. T. Mcallister, L. A. Durden, H. W. Robison
The Ticks (Arachnida: Acari: Ixodida) Of Arkansas, C. T. Mcallister, L. A. Durden, H. W. Robison
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Although ticks are a nuisance to humans and other animals, they are an important part of the biota of North America. In addition, they are vectors of many tick-borne disease agents that can negatively affect higher vertebrates. In Arkansas, there have been no recent comprehensive summaries of the ticks (Acari: Ixodida) in the last 40+ yrs. Here, we provide a summary of the ticks of the state and note the disease agents they can transmit.
A New Host Record For The Bat Bug, Cimex Adjunctus (Insecta: Hemiptera) From Eastern Small-Footed Myotis, Myotis Leibii (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), D. B. Sasse, C. T. Mcallister, L. A. Durden
A New Host Record For The Bat Bug, Cimex Adjunctus (Insecta: Hemiptera) From Eastern Small-Footed Myotis, Myotis Leibii (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), D. B. Sasse, C. T. Mcallister, L. A. Durden
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Dna Barcoding Of The First Recorded American Burying Beetle, Nicrophorus Americanus, In Clark County, Arkansas, J. Kelly, T. Files, N. Reyna, B. Baley
Dna Barcoding Of The First Recorded American Burying Beetle, Nicrophorus Americanus, In Clark County, Arkansas, J. Kelly, T. Files, N. Reyna, B. Baley
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
The American Burying Beetle (ABB), Nicrophorus americanus, is a red-listed endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We serendipitously recorded 3 individuals of this species during a forensic study in the summer of 2013. These specimens represent the first known records for Clark County, AR and the southeastern-most record in the State since the extirpation of the species from the region in the late 1800’s. Two males and one female were collected, photographed, sexed and measured. One male specimen was deceased upon discovery. The remaining two individuals were released. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service …
A Case Of An Ant Head (Crematogaster Sp.) Embedded Within The Skin Of A Green Treefrog (Hyla Cinerea) From Northeastern Arkansas, C. S. Thigpen, S. E. Trauth
A Case Of An Ant Head (Crematogaster Sp.) Embedded Within The Skin Of A Green Treefrog (Hyla Cinerea) From Northeastern Arkansas, C. S. Thigpen, S. E. Trauth
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Arkansas Endemic Flora And Fauna An Update With 13 Additional Species, H. W. Robison, C. T. Mcallister
Arkansas Endemic Flora And Fauna An Update With 13 Additional Species, H. W. Robison, C. T. Mcallister
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Arkansas supports a diverse variety of endemic biota with most found in the Interior Highlands (Ozarks and Ouachitas) of the state. Since 1988, several compilations have updated the number of endemics known while some former endemic species have been found in other states and subsequently removed from the state list. Here, update to the list by adding 13 taxa, several of which are fish parasites, making a grand total of 139 current endemic species in Arkansas.
Eastern Boxelder Bug, Boisea Trivittata (Hemiptera: Rhopalidae) Confirmation In Arkansas, S. W. Chordas Iii, C. T. Mcallister
Eastern Boxelder Bug, Boisea Trivittata (Hemiptera: Rhopalidae) Confirmation In Arkansas, S. W. Chordas Iii, C. T. Mcallister
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Noteworthy Geographic Distributional Record For The Milliped, Apheloria Virginiensis Reducta (Polydesmida: Xystodesmidae), From The Arkansas Delta, C. T. Mcallister, R. Tumlison, H. W. Robison
Noteworthy Geographic Distributional Record For The Milliped, Apheloria Virginiensis Reducta (Polydesmida: Xystodesmidae), From The Arkansas Delta, C. T. Mcallister, R. Tumlison, H. W. Robison
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
The Introduced Dirt-Colored Seed Bug, Megalonotus Sabulicola (Hemiptera: Rhyparochromidae): New For Arkansas, S. W. Chordas Iii, C. T. Mcallister, H. W. Robison
The Introduced Dirt-Colored Seed Bug, Megalonotus Sabulicola (Hemiptera: Rhyparochromidae): New For Arkansas, S. W. Chordas Iii, C. T. Mcallister, H. W. Robison
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
New Host And Location Record For The Bat Bug Cimex Adjunctus Barber 1939, With A Summary Of Previous Records, M. E. Grilliot, J. L. Hunt, C. G. Sims, C. E. Comer
New Host And Location Record For The Bat Bug Cimex Adjunctus Barber 1939, With A Summary Of Previous Records, M. E. Grilliot, J. L. Hunt, C. G. Sims, C. E. Comer
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
In June 2009, 14 Rafinesque’s big-eared bats(Corynorhinus rafinesquii) were collected from an abandoned house near Shepherd, San Jacinto County, Texas. Three individuals harbored bat bugs which were subsequently identified as Cimex adjunctus Barber 1939. This is the first record of this species from C. rafinesquii. In August 2013, 10 C. rafinesquii were collected from a maternity colony in Drew County in southeastern Arkansas. Four of the bats harbored bat bugs, which were identified as C. adjunctus. This is the first record of this bat bug from Arkansas. A summary of previous state and host records of the insect is provided, …
Natural History Notes And New County Records For Ozarkian Millipeds (Arthropoda: Diplododa) From Arkansas, Kansas And Missouri, N. W. Youngsteadt, C. T. Mcallister
Natural History Notes And New County Records For Ozarkian Millipeds (Arthropoda: Diplododa) From Arkansas, Kansas And Missouri, N. W. Youngsteadt, C. T. Mcallister
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
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
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
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
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
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
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
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
Scarab Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) In The Dung Of Native Arkansas Mammals, J. B. Kelley, J. L. Hunt, M. B. Connior
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
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
Distribution, Conservation And Current Status Of Three Endemic Heterosternuta (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae: Hydroporinae) In Arkansas, S. D. Longing, P. A. Bacon, George L. Harp
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Genus Reuteria (Hemiptera: Miridae) With Five Species New For Arkansas, U.S.A., Stephen W. Chordas Iii, C. Renn Tumlison, K. Benjamin
Genus Reuteria (Hemiptera: Miridae) With Five Species New For Arkansas, U.S.A., Stephen W. Chordas Iii, C. Renn Tumlison, K. Benjamin
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.