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The Center for Systematic Entomology plans to publish four Newsletters each year, but these are usually not kept as permanent records. Therefore, the following items are printed here since they concern primarily changes in our journal as well as matters of great concern to CSE.
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A Revision Of The Genus Anisostena Weise (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Hispinae). Part Ill. The Pilatei Species Group, C. L. Staines
A Revision Of The Genus Anisostena Weise (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Hispinae). Part Ill. The Pilatei Species Group, C. L. Staines
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The pilatei species group of Anisostena s. str. is revised. Lectotoypes are designated for A. nunenmacheri, A. pilatei, and A. trilineata; A. mitchelli is synonymized with A. arizonica; A. confusa and A. vittata are described as new.
Taxonomic Synopsis Of The Old World Asopine Genera (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae ), Donald B. Thomas
Taxonomic Synopsis Of The Old World Asopine Genera (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae ), Donald B. Thomas
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The subfamily Asopinae of the stinkbug family Pentatomidae is revised for the Old World with a key to the genera and a review of the species with nomenclatural changes. The genus Tahitocoris is removed from the Asopinae and placed tentatively with the Podopinae. The genus Breddiniella is reduced to a synonym of Cazira. The genus Incitatus is reduced to a synonym of Martinina. The genus Platynopus is divided into three genera by the restriction of Platynopus to include only five Indo- Pacific species; the elevation of the subgenus Montrouzieriellus to the level of full genus, and the erection …
Variability Of Zophobas Rugipes Kirsch (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Tenebrioninii) In Cuba, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
Variability Of Zophobas Rugipes Kirsch (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Tenebrioninii) In Cuba, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
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The blind click-beetles are the larger tenebrionids of Cuba. In our territory there are two species described, Zophbas rugipes Kirsch with a wide distribution in other West Indies, Central and South America, and Z. cubanus Marcuzzi, endemic to Cuba. Other authors had exposed the variability of Z. rugipes. We have compared all the available material from Cuban collections and have reached the conclusion that the diagnostic characters exposed for z. cubanus, based on a small series, are not valid. Therefore, we consider this taxon as an individual variation of Z. rugipes, and synonymize Z. cubanus under Z. rugipes …
An Annotated Checklist Of West Virginia May Or June Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Phyllophaga Spp.), Thomas W. Mccutcheon, Joseph E. Weaver, Michael C. Thomas
An Annotated Checklist Of West Virginia May Or June Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Phyllophaga Spp.), Thomas W. Mccutcheon, Joseph E. Weaver, Michael C. Thomas
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This first published checklist of West Virginia May or June beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Phyllophaga), lists 29 species. County distributions and the range of collection dates are included.
Book Review: Physician's Guide To Arthropods Of Medical Importance By Jerome Goddard, Eugene J. Gerberg
Book Review: Physician's Guide To Arthropods Of Medical Importance By Jerome Goddard, Eugene J. Gerberg
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As the title indicates, this book is written for physicians, not medical entomologists. The early classics in the field, Matheson's "Medical Entomology," and Harwood and James' “Entomology in Human and Animal Health,” now out-of-print, are not replaced by this volume because this work is of a more concise and abbreviated form.
The book is divided into three parts. Part I consists of chapters on the pathological conditions caused by arthropods, and the principles of treatment, certainly the most authoritative section of the book. Part II lists and describes many arthropods of medical importance. Part III consists of a short glossary …
Systematic Studies On The Genus Megacormus (Scorpiones, Chactidae, Megacorminae), With Descriptions Of A New Species From Oaxaca, Mexico And Of The Male Of Megacormus Segmentatus Pocock, W. David Sissom
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A new species of the genus Megacormus Karsch from the Mexican state of Oaxaca is described. The new species is most similar to M. segmentatus Pocock, with which it is compared; the two species are most readily separated by male characters. The male of M. segmentatus is also described, based on material from two new localities in Veracruz. Hemispermatophores of three of the four species in the genus are illustrated, providing evidence of their usefulness in species level taxonomy. Finally, new records for M. gertschi Diaz, including the first accurate localities in Puebla, are given.
Table Of Contents, Volume 8, No. 3 - 4, September - December 1994
Table Of Contents, Volume 8, No. 3 - 4, September - December 1994
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The Western Hemisphere Species Of The Predaceous Midge Genus Echinohelea, With Descriptions Of Six New Species (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Willis W. Wirth
The Western Hemisphere Species Of The Predaceous Midge Genus Echinohelea, With Descriptions Of Six New Species (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Willis W. Wirth
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There are four previously described species of the genus Echinohelea Kieffer in the Western Hemisphere. The following species are described as NEW SPECIES: aitkeni from Brazil, blantoni and panamensis from Panama, jamaicensis from Jamaica, and leei and neotropica from Colombia. Echinoideshelea NEW SUBGENUS is described with E. aitkeni n. sp. as type-species. The hitherto unknown pupal stage of the genus is described fro E. lanei Wirth, which was reared from a pond margin in New York, USA. Diagnoses are presented for the genus Echinohelea and the subgenus Echinoideshelea, a key is given for the identification of the 11 species, …
The Beetles Of Northeastern North America: A Manual Of The Coleoptera Found In Northeastern North America, Norville M. Downie, Ross H. Arnett Jr.
The Beetles Of Northeastern North America: A Manual Of The Coleoptera Found In Northeastern North America, Norville M. Downie, Ross H. Arnett Jr.
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Twenty years in the making, this book is more than just a replacement for Blatchley's “Coleoptera of Indiana.” It offers totally revised keys to the families, genera, and species of beetles found from the Arctic to the Potomac, west to the Mississippi. Each family, genus, and species is described. The books contain about 4,000 illustrations enhancing the descriptions of 7,500 included species.
These books are designed for use by amateurs and specialists. The non-entomologist (ecologists, wildlife managers, extension agents, and teachers) will find it useful not only to quickly determine the taxonomic name of any beetle that lives in the …
Table Of Contents, Volume 8, No. 1 - 2, March - June 1994
Table Of Contents, Volume 8, No. 1 - 2, March - June 1994
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Scientific Note: Phenacoccus Parvus Morrison, A Possible Injurious Mealybug Recorded For The First Time From Florida (Homoptera:Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae), D. J. Williams, A. B. Hamon
Scientific Note: Phenacoccus Parvus Morrison, A Possible Injurious Mealybug Recorded For The First Time From Florida (Homoptera:Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae), D. J. Williams, A. B. Hamon
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Phenacoccus parvus Morrison is recorded from Florida for the first time. Specimens were collected at Miami on Cestrum diurnum (Solanaceae),l-IX-1883 by J. Frankel, and on an unidentified plant of the family Apiaciae (Umbelliferae), 4-XI-1983, by D. Barger. These records are also the first for the continental US. Phenacoccus parvus material from Hawaii on Sida fallax has been examined.
This mealybug was described from the Galapagos Islands. Williams and Cox (1984) synonymized the name P. surinamensis with P. parvus. This species has been recorded from the West Indies, Central America, and South America on many hosts (Williams and Granara de …
Neotype Designations For The Type Species Of Phidippus (Araneae: Salticidae), G. B. Edwards
Neotype Designations For The Type Species Of Phidippus (Araneae: Salticidae), G. B. Edwards
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Neotypes are designated for Attus audax Hentz and Salticus variegatus Lucas in order to establish the identity of these species to facilitate a ruling on the proper name of the type species of the genus Phidippus by the International Commission of Zoological Nomenclature.
A New Species Of Opatrinus (Coleoptera: Pedinini: Tenebrionidae) From Cuba, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
A New Species Of Opatrinus (Coleoptera: Pedinini: Tenebrionidae) From Cuba, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
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A new species of an endemic tenebrionid beetle, Opatrinus armasi, is described from the environs of San Antonio de los Banos, Havana Province. The new species is found living syntopically in this area with the more widespread 0. pullus. Comparisons with various populations of this latter species are made. Photographs of the beetles, drawing of pronotum, as well as males genitalia of both species are given.
New Species And Phylogenetic Analysis Of Cryptodacus, Haywardina, And Rhagoletotrypeta (Di Ptera: Tephritidae), Allen L. Norrbom
New Species And Phylogenetic Analysis Of Cryptodacus, Haywardina, And Rhagoletotrypeta (Di Ptera: Tephritidae), Allen L. Norrbom
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The genera Cryptodacus, Haywardina, and Rhagoletotrypeta are revised, and the cladistic relationships among their species are analyzed. Cryptoplagia Aczel is synonymized with Haywardina, and Lezca Foote with Cryptodacus. Twenty-one species, including ten new species, are recognized. Keys, diagnoses, and illustrations to identify them are presented. Solanum trichoneuron is reported as a host plant of H. cuculi, and Celtis iguanaea as a host of R. pastranai.
New Genera Of Tephritidae (Diptera) From Brazil And Dominican Amber, With Phylogenetic Analysis Of The Tribe Ortalotrypetini, Allen L. Norrbom
New Genera Of Tephritidae (Diptera) From Brazil And Dominican Amber, With Phylogenetic Analysis Of The Tribe Ortalotrypetini, Allen L. Norrbom
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The tribe Ortalotrypetini (Trypetinae) is expanded to include four genera, whose phylogenetic relationships are analyzed. The following are recognized: Ortalotrypeta Hendel, Cyaforma Wang, Neortalotrypeta, n. gen., proposed for N. bicolor, n. sp., from Brazil, and Protortalotrypeta, n. gen., proposed for P. grimaldii, n. sp., which is described from a specimen in amber from the Dominican Republic. Ortalotrypeta ziae, n. sp., from Taiwan, is described, and lectotypes are designated for 0. gigas Hendel and 0. idana Hendel. O. macula Wang and O. tonkinensis Zia are transferred to Cyaforma.
Scientific Note: New Synonymy In The Genus Dacne Latreille (Coleoptera: Erotylidae), Paul E. Skelley
Scientific Note: New Synonymy In The Genus Dacne Latreille (Coleoptera: Erotylidae), Paul E. Skelley
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Dajoz (1988) recently described Dacne montana from Colorado. In an attempt to identify this species, I have compared the description with specimens of previously described Dacne, including paratypes of Boyle's species and specimens identified by Boyle (1956) in his revision. Dajoz's habitus illustration of Dacne montana is identical to paratypes of Dacne cyclochilus Boyle; the male genitalia match Boyle's drawing of those of D. cyclochilus; and the female genitalia match Boyle's illustration of those of Dacne californica (Horn).
A Revision Of The Genus Anisostena Weise (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Hispinae). Part Ii. The Subgenus Anisostena: Key To The Species Groups And The Ariadne Species Group, C. L. Staines
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The subgenus Anisostena (Anisostena) is divided into three species groups. A key to the species groups is provided and the ariadne species group is revised. Lectotypes are designated for A. ariadne, A. bellula, and A. elegantula.
Reclassification Of The New World Antlion Genera Formerly Included In The Tribe Brachynemurini (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae, Lionel A. Stange
Reclassification Of The New World Antlion Genera Formerly Included In The Tribe Brachynemurini (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae, Lionel A. Stange
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A cladistic analysis of the New World tribe Brachynemurini has resulted in several new taxonomic designations. The tribe is divided into 3 tribes, 2 of which are newly described. The Brachynemurini S.S. now contains 12 genera of which Argentoleon, Atricholeon, Mexoleon and Venezueleon are newly described. The Gnopholeontini (NEW TRIBE) includes 4 North American genera whereas the Lemolemini (NEW TRIBE) contains 6 South American genera of which Ecualeon and Galapagoleon are newly described. Descriptions of genera in the 3 tribes, based on adults and known larvae, are given. Keys to the genera in each tribe are provided, as well as …
The Subgenus Atrichopogon (Lophomyidium) With A Revision Of The Nearctic Species (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Willis W. Wirth
The Subgenus Atrichopogon (Lophomyidium) With A Revision Of The Nearctic Species (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Willis W. Wirth
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Atrichopogon Kiefer, subgenus Rostropogon Remm, is a junior synonym of the subgenus Lophomyidium Cordero (NEW STATUS, NEW SYNONYMY). Monohela ocumare Ortiz from Venezuela is transferred to Atricopogon (Lophomyidium) (NEW COMBINATION). The Holarctic species Atrichopogon polydactylus Nielsen is a junior synonym of A. fusculus (Coquillet), a widespread and common species previously reported from only the Western Hemisphere. Four Nearctic species are described as NEW SPECIES: A. jamnbacki from salt and brackish marshes along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to North Carolina; the following freshwater species A. deyrupi from southern Florida; A archboldi, from southern Florida, Texas and …
Life Or Death In Amber?, Robert E. Woodruff
Life Or Death In Amber?, Robert E. Woodruff
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Because I've studied Dominican Amber for 25 years, this article began as a simple request for me to review a recent book: "Life in Amber" by George 0. Poinar, Jr., Stanford university Press. 350p.; 37 color and 154 black and white photos; 8 maps. Publication date: Sept. 25, 1992. Price: $55.00. It was soon obvious that the volume and nature of my comments precluded a simple review. My paraphrased title is a minor semantic difference with Dr. Poinar's, although I doubt that he would write of "Life in Egyptian Tombs". Creatures preserved for 30 to 40 million years should at …