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Phylogeny Of The Subfamilies Of Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera), Andrew M.R. Bennett, Sophie Cardinal, Ian D. Gauld, David B. Wahl
Phylogeny Of The Subfamilies Of Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera), Andrew M.R. Bennett, Sophie Cardinal, Ian D. Gauld, David B. Wahl
Biology Faculty Publications
A combined morphological and molecular phylogenetic analysis was performed to evaluate the subfamily relationships of the parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera). Data were obtained by coding 135 morphological and 6 biological characters for 131 exemplar species of ichneumonids and 3 species of Braconidae (the latter as outgroups). The species of ichneumonids represent all of the 42 currently recognized subfamilies. In addition, molecular sequence data (cytochrome oxidase I “DNA barcoding” region, the D2 region of 28S rDNA and part of the F2 copy of elongation factor 1-alpha) were obtained from specimens of the same species that were coded for morphology (1309 …
Congruent Phylogenetic Relationships Of Melaphidina Aphids (Aphididae: Eriosomatinae: Fordini) According To Nuclear And Mitochondrial Dna Data With Taxonomic Implications On Generic Limits, Zhumei Ren, Carol D. Von Dohlen, A. J. Harris, Rebecca B. Dikow, Xu Su, Jun Wen
Congruent Phylogenetic Relationships Of Melaphidina Aphids (Aphididae: Eriosomatinae: Fordini) According To Nuclear And Mitochondrial Dna Data With Taxonomic Implications On Generic Limits, Zhumei Ren, Carol D. Von Dohlen, A. J. Harris, Rebecca B. Dikow, Xu Su, Jun Wen
Biology Faculty Publications
Melaphidina aphids (Rhus-gall aphids; Eriosomatinae: Fordini) comprise five genera from eastern Asia and one monotypic genus from eastern North America. Melaphidina are unique in feeding on plant species of Rhus subgenus Rhus (Anacardiaceae), on which they form galls during the summer. The phylogenetic relationships among some species of Melaphidina aphids remain controversial. In this study, we sought to resolve the backbone phylogeny of Melaphidina aphids by sampling 15 accessions representing all six genera, all species, and all subspecies except Meitanaphis microgallis using 20 gene regions: five nuclear genes as well as 13 protein-coding genes and two rRNA genes …
Phylogeny And Population Genetic Analyses Reveals Cryptic Speciation In The Bombus Fervidus Species Complex (Hymenoptera: Apidae), Jonathan B. Koch, Juanita Rodriguez, James P. Pitts, James P. Strange
Phylogeny And Population Genetic Analyses Reveals Cryptic Speciation In The Bombus Fervidus Species Complex (Hymenoptera: Apidae), Jonathan B. Koch, Juanita Rodriguez, James P. Pitts, James P. Strange
Ecology Center Publications
Bumble bees (Bombus Latrielle) are significant pollinators of flowering plants due to their large body size, abundant setae, and generalist foraging strategies. However, shared setal coloration patterns among closely and distantly related bumble bee species makes identification notoriously difficult. The advent of molecular genetic techniques has increased our understanding of bumble bee evolution and taxonomy, and enables effective conservation policy and management. Individuals belonging to the North American Bombus fervidus species-complex (SC) are homogenous in body structure but exhibit significant body color phenotype variation across their geographic distribution. Given the uncertainty of the genealogical boundaries within the SC, some …
South American Leaf-Cutter Bees (Genus Megachile) Of The Subgenera Rhyssomegachile And Zonomegachile, With Two New Subgenera (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), Víctor H. González, Terry Griswold, Michael S. Engel
South American Leaf-Cutter Bees (Genus Megachile) Of The Subgenera Rhyssomegachile And Zonomegachile, With Two New Subgenera (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), Víctor H. González, Terry Griswold, Michael S. Engel
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Leaf-cutter bees (genus Megachile Latreille) are among the most common and diverse group of bees. However, the identity and taxonomic placement of many species are problematic and species identification is often difficult. Some species are known only from a single specimen or from one of the sexes, and identification keys are not available for many groups. We address these taxonomic issues for the subgenera Rhyssomegachile Mitchell and Zonomegachile Mitchell, two poorly known South American lineages of leaf-cutter bees. We provide comparative diagnoses, redescriptions, illustrated identification keys, new geographical records, and designate needed neotypes for Megachile cara Mitchell, M. gigas Schrottky, …
Deciphering The Biology Of Cryptophyllachora Eurasiatica Gen. Et Sp. Nov., An Often Cryptic Pathogen Of An Allergenic Weed, Ambrosia Artemisiifolia, Levente Kiss, Gábor M. Kovács, Károly Bóka, Gyula Bohár, Krisztina Varga Bohárné, Márk Z. Németh, Susumu Takamatsu, Hyeon-Dong Shin, Vera Hayova, Claudia Nischwitz, Marion K. Seier, Harry C. Evans, Paul F. Cannon, Gavin James Ash, Roger G. Shivas, Heinz Müller-Schärer
Deciphering The Biology Of Cryptophyllachora Eurasiatica Gen. Et Sp. Nov., An Often Cryptic Pathogen Of An Allergenic Weed, Ambrosia Artemisiifolia, Levente Kiss, Gábor M. Kovács, Károly Bóka, Gyula Bohár, Krisztina Varga Bohárné, Márk Z. Németh, Susumu Takamatsu, Hyeon-Dong Shin, Vera Hayova, Claudia Nischwitz, Marion K. Seier, Harry C. Evans, Paul F. Cannon, Gavin James Ash, Roger G. Shivas, Heinz Müller-Schärer
Biology Faculty Publications
A little known, unculturable ascomycete, referred to as Phyllachora ambrosiae, can destroy the inflorescences of Ambrosia artemisiifolia, an invasive agricultural weed and producer of highly allergenic pollen. The fungus often remains undetectable in ragweed populations. This work was conducted to understand its origin and pathogenesis, a prerequisite to consider its potential as a biocontrol agent. The methods used included light and transmission electron microscopy, nrDNA sequencing, phylogenetic analyses, artificial inoculations, and the examination of old herbarium and recent field specimens from Hungary, Korea, Ukraine and USA. The Eurasian and the North American specimens of this fungus were to …
Teaching Species, Mark W. Ellis, Paul G. Wolf
Teaching Species, Mark W. Ellis, Paul G. Wolf
Biology Faculty Publications
A clear understanding of the term "species" is fundamental to the subject of evolution. However, introductory textbooks often fail to address this topic until one of the later chapters, after having used the term species in all preceding chapters. Furthermore, definitions of terms critical to a clear understanding of this subject are often vague or absent in chapters on species concepts. We feel the popular notion of a "species problem" has been unnecessarily inflated by this less-than-effective educational approach. Clearly addressing this essential subject at the beginning of a course on evolution will prepare students to learn the details and …
Introduction To Taxonomy, Larry A. Sagers, Gretchen Campbell
Introduction To Taxonomy, Larry A. Sagers, Gretchen Campbell
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Triticeae: A Tribe For Food, Feed And Fun, Roland Von Bothmer, Björn Salomon
Triticeae: A Tribe For Food, Feed And Fun, Roland Von Bothmer, Björn Salomon
Herbarium Publications
Triticeae is an important tribe in the grass family, Poaceae. It contains the cereals wheat, rye, triticale, and barley as well as a large number of wild species, some of which are utilized as forage grasses. The tribe combines all kind of biological mechanisms and genetic systems: diploids and polyploids; annuals and perennials, inbreeders and outbreeders, and even apomicts. Due to this large variation Triticeae is an excellent model group for research in genetics, plant breeding, genetic diversity, taxonomy, and speciation in plants.
Triticeae is distributed in almost all temperate areas of the world and consists of some 350-450 species …
Taxonomy In Aspen: Ecology And Management In The Western United States, Kimball T. Harper, John D. Shane, John R. Jones
Taxonomy In Aspen: Ecology And Management In The Western United States, Kimball T. Harper, John D. Shane, John R. Jones
Aspen Bibliography
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Genetics Of Quaking Aspen, Dean W. Einspahr, Lawson L. Winton
Genetics Of Quaking Aspen, Dean W. Einspahr, Lawson L. Winton
Aspen Bibliography
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Notes On The Biology Of Emphoropsis Pallida Timberlake, George E. Bohart, Phillip F. Torchio, Y. Maeta, R. W. Rust
Notes On The Biology Of Emphoropsis Pallida Timberlake, George E. Bohart, Phillip F. Torchio, Y. Maeta, R. W. Rust
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Phenetic Affinities In Small Populations Of New York Aspens, C.M. Harrison, F.A. Valentine
Phenetic Affinities In Small Populations Of New York Aspens, C.M. Harrison, F.A. Valentine
Aspen Bibliography
According to Anderson (1962) much of the variation in wild populations of plants is attributable to occasional introgressive hybridization.
A New Species Of Dufourea From California *Hymenoptera: Halictidae), George E. Bohart
A New Species Of Dufourea From California *Hymenoptera: Halictidae), George E. Bohart
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Sex Characters Of Larval Bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea), Ross A. Nielsen, George E. Bohart
Sex Characters Of Larval Bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea), Ross A. Nielsen, George E. Bohart
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A Revision Of The Larropsis Subgenus Ancistroma Fox (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae), R. M. Bohart, George E. Bohart
A Revision Of The Larropsis Subgenus Ancistroma Fox (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae), R. M. Bohart, George E. Bohart
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Kinds Of Bees, George E. Bohart, William P. Nye
Kinds Of Bees, George E. Bohart, William P. Nye
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New North American Bees Of The Genus Dufourea (Apoidea: Halictidae) Part Iii, George E. Bohart
New North American Bees Of The Genus Dufourea (Apoidea: Halictidae) Part Iii, George E. Bohart
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New North American Bees Of The Genus Dufourea (Apoidea: Halictidae) Part Ii, George E. Bohart
New North American Bees Of The Genus Dufourea (Apoidea: Halictidae) Part Ii, George E. Bohart
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The Sarcophagidae Of Guam (Diptera), David G. Hall, Geroge E. Bohart
The Sarcophagidae Of Guam (Diptera), David G. Hall, Geroge E. Bohart
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The Phorid Flies Of Guam, George E. Bohart
The Phorid Flies Of Guam, George E. Bohart
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New North American Bees Of The Genus Dufourea (Apoidea; Halictidae) Part I, George E. Bohart
New North American Bees Of The Genus Dufourea (Apoidea; Halictidae) Part I, George E. Bohart
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Three New Muscoid Flies From Guam, George E. Bohart, J. Linsley Gressitt
Three New Muscoid Flies From Guam, George E. Bohart, J. Linsley Gressitt
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A Synopsis Of The Genus Micralictoides (Hymenoptera, Apoidea), George E. Bohart
A Synopsis Of The Genus Micralictoides (Hymenoptera, Apoidea), George E. Bohart
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A Review Of The Genus Physocephala Of The Western United States (Diptera, Conopidae), George E. Bohart
A Review Of The Genus Physocephala Of The Western United States (Diptera, Conopidae), George E. Bohart
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Synopsis Of The Genus Dalmannia In North America (Diptera, Conopidae), George E. Bohart
Synopsis Of The Genus Dalmannia In North America (Diptera, Conopidae), George E. Bohart
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