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An Annotated List Of The Butterflies Of Kansas, Charles A. Ely, Marvin D. Schwilling, Marvin E. Rolfs

Fort Hays Studies Series

This provisional list summarizes the information currently available on the distribution of the butterflies of Kansas. Presently, this information is widely scattered in the literature and numerous collections and is not readily available to many interested parties. The accompanying maps also demonstrate the many gaps in our present information and will hopefully stimulate further collecting and the production of a more complete list in the near future. This paper is based primarily on collections made by the authors during an intensive statewide survey begun in 1979. It is organized around the "county record," usually a voucher specimen housed at Fort …

Tb115: Growth And Development Of The Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa Decemlineata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), Fed Foliage Of Three Solanum Species, A. A. Melville, R. H. Storch, R. J. Bushway, A. R. Alford

Technical Bulletins

The purpose of this study was to compare growth and development of CPB larvae fed Solanum chacoense and Solanum demissum with those reared on S. tuberosum.

Tb114: A List Of The Lepidoptera Of Maine--Part 2: The Microlepidoptera Section 2 Cosmopterigidae Through Hepialidae, Auburn E. Brower

Technical Bulletins

The third volume in the Lepidoptera of Maine series. This one focusing on the Microlepidoptera, Cosmopterigidae through Hepialidae.

Tb113: A Field Test Of Mating-Suppression Using The Spruce Budworm Sex Pheromone, J. B. Dimond, D. G. Mott, W. P. Kemp, J. H. Krall

Technical Bulletins

Spruce budworm sex pheromone was dispersed from aircraft over forest land in Maine in late June, 1980. A major goal was to sample pheromone concentrations in air to determine whether the formulation would provide the steady, sustained release of chemical believed required for interfering with the mating process of the moths. Since pheromone was going to be applied for purposes of analyses of air, we believed we should also study some behavioral effects on spruce budworm populations. The principal body of data involved the ability of male budworm moths to orient to point sources of pheromone in pheromone-treated and untreated …

Tb112: Chemical Control Of The Spruce Budmoth, Zeiraphera Canadensis Mut. And Free. (Lepidoptera: Olethreuthidae) On White Spruce In Maine, J. A. Holmes, E. A. Osgood

Technical Bulletins

The principle objectives of the current study were to determine through preliminary qualitative surveys, the distribution, abundance, and species composition of budmoth in Maine; and to gain satisfactory control of the budmoth through the proper timing of insecticides.

Tb110: The Biology And Ecology Of Dioryctria Resinosella Mutuura (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) On Young Red Pine In Maine, G. S. Patterson, R. A. Tracy, E. A. Osgood

Technical Bulletins

The purpose of this research was to study the life cycle and behavior, mortality factors of Dioryctria resinosella and to evaluate its impact on red pine plantations in Maine and rear the insect in the laboratory.

Tb109: A List Of The Lepidoptera Of Maine--Part 2: The Microlepidoptera Section 1 Limacodidae Through Cossidae, Auburn E. Brower

Technical Bulletins

The second volume in the Lepidoptera of Maine series. This one focusing on the Microlepidoptera, Limacodidae through Cossidae

Southern Pine Beetle: Annotated Bibliography, 1868-1982, David Kulhavy, Paul C. Johnson

eBooks

The FAMULUS computerized literature retrieval system was used to produce an annotated bibliography for the southern pine beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann. The bibliography contains 1,235 citations and is cross indexed by AUTHOR, TAXONOMY and KEYS to subject areas.

Tb107: Effects Of Some Naturally Occurring Chemicals And Extracts Of Non-Host Plants On Feeding By Spruce Budworm Larvae (Choristoneura Fumiferana), M. D. Bentley, D. E. Leonard, S. Leach, E. Reynolds

Technical Bulletins

The authors of this report describe a new laboratory feeding bioassay and its application to the investigation of the effect of a large number of plant extracts and various natural products on feeding by sixth stage spruce budworms.

Tb100: The Aquatic Insects Of The Narraguagus River, Hancock And Washington Counties, Maine, Terry M. Mingo, K. Elizabeth Gibbs

Technical Bulletins

This technical bulletin presents an inventory of the aquatic insects of the Narraguagus River in Hancock and Washington counties, Maine. The list is arranged phylogenetically by order and alphabetically within each order

Southern Pine Beetle Handbook: Woodpeckers And The Southern Pine Beetle, James Kroll, Richard N. Conner, Robert R. Fleet

eBooks

In 1974 the U.S. Department of Agriculture initiated the Combined Forest Pest Research and Development Program, an interagency effort that concentrated on the Douglas-fur tussock moth in the West, on the southern pine beetle in the South, and on the gypsy moth in the Northeast. The work reported in this publication was funded in part by the Program. This handbook is one in a series on the southern pine beetle.

Tb80: Scanning Electron Microscopy Of Insects: Techniques For The Novice, G. P. Hosking, N. P. Kutscha, F. B. Knight

Technical Bulletins

The scanning electron microscope (SEM) has been used to detail the morphology of small insects; however, it is often difficult for the novice to obtain acceptable results without time-consuming and costly experimentation. This brief paper outlines some of the techniques and problems encountered in an examination of the balsam bark beetle Pityokteines sparsus (Le Conte ) and the hymenopterous parasitoid Brachymeria intermedia (Nees). The information presented herein is mainly for the benefit of individuals wishing to use the SEM but having little or no experience concerning the special problems associated with the photography of insect specimens, and may form a …

Tb92: The Aquatic Insects Of The St. John River Drainage Of Aroostook County, Maine, T. M. Mingo, David L. Courtemanch, K. Elizabeth Gibbs

Technical Bulletins

In September, 1977, an aquatic insect survey of the St. John River drainage was conducted. The objectives were to provide information on the existing fauna in the area of the proposed Dickey-Lincoln School Lakes hydro-electric project and to form the basis for predicting changes in the fauna should implementation of the proposed project take place. The results of that survey form the basis for this bulletin. The only additional information on the fauna of this river comes from a survey of organisms in the gut content of brook trout taken from the St. John River drainage between the Little Black …

Tb95: The Black Flies Of Maine, L. S. Bauer, J. Granett

Technical Bulletins

Black flies have been long-time residents of Maine and cause extensive nuisance problems for people, domestic animals, and wildlife. The black fly problem has no simple solution because of the multitude of species present, the diverse and ecologically sensitive habitats in which they are found, and the problems inherent in measuring the extent of the damage they cause. To improve the understanding of the nature of the black fly problem, an inventory of black fly species and habitats was made throughout the state. Previous black fly surveys in Maine have been geographically limited. In the present survey, black flies were …

Tb90: The Effects Of Spraying With Sevin-4-Oil® On Insect Pollinators And Pollination In A Spruce-Fir Forest, E. R. Miliczky, E. A. Osgood

Technical Bulletins

The use of chemical insecticides is presently accepted as the most effective means of keeping damage by spruce budworm in Maine at an acceptable level. Unfortunately, broad-spectrum chemicals such as Sevin-4-oil® affect non-target organisms as well, and this can have serious consequences. The significance of these effects can only be determined by monitoring populations of non-target organisms and assessing the overall impact on the environment. This study was undertaken to determine the effects of operational spraying of carbaryl insecticide, Sevin-4-oil® on the abundance of insect pollinators in a spruce-fir forest.

Spruce Budworm In Maine, 1910-1976: Infestations And Control, David Weed

Maine Collection

Spruce Budworm in Maine, 1910-1976: Infestations and Control

compiled by David Weed, Maine Forest Service, Maine Department of Conservation, 1977.

Contents: I. Introduction, II. Infestation Chronology, III. Defoliation 1910-18 to 1976, IV. Spraying History, V. Mothflight Data, VI. Aircraft Employed, VII. Aircraft: Photo Essay

Tb84: Controlling The Saratoga Spittlebug In Young Red Pine Plantations By Removal Of Alternate Hosts, J. P. Linnane, E. A. Osgood

Technical Bulletins

The Saratoga spittlebug, Aphrophora saratogensis (Fitch), is a major pest of young red pine (Pinus resinosa Ait. ) and jack pine (Pinus banksiana Lamb. ) plantations in the Lake States, Ontario, and more recently in the Northeast. Although insecticides are successful in controlling the Saratoga spittlebug, the biology of the insect raises the possibility of an alternative method of control. The spittlebug requires an alternate host to complete its nymphal development. The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using herbicides to control nymphal host plants of the spittlebug in red pine plantations.

Tb81: Investigations On The Life History And Habits Of Pityokteines Sparsus (Coleoptera: Scolytidae), G. P. Hosking, F. B. Knight

Technical Bulletins

The primary objectives of this study are (1) to investigate the life history of Pityokteines sparsus (LeConte) in the Oxbow area of northern Maine; (2) to study the seasonal and daily flight behavior of the insect; (3) to investigate the food energy relations of the species.

Tb83: Insecticidal Control Of Potato Infesting Aphids In Northeastern Maine, Geddes W. Simpson, R. H. Storch

Technical Bulletins

Aphid populations for the growing seasons of 1970, 1971, and 197 2 were variable. It is possible, however, to rate the efficacy of the various insecticides tested in controlling potato-infesting aphids in northeastern Maine. Soil applications of aldicarb and DS 15,647 and foliar application of acephate were the most effective materials tested. The insecticides phosmet (foliar) and phoxim (soil) did not provide much protection against potato-infesting aphids in these tests. Bayer 77,049, parathion, Penick SBP 1382, Sandoz-Wander 52,139 and Uniroyal 840 did not provide effective control of potato-infesting aphids at the rates used in these tests. All other insecticides tested …

Tb76: Production Of Entomophthora Resting Spores For Biological Control Of Aphids, R. S. Soper, F. R. Holbrook, I. Majachrowicz, C. C. Gordon

Technical Bulletins

This publication describes a technique for producing Entomophthora resting spores for biological control of aphids. The report includes information on media preparation and inoculation and extraction and purification of the resting spores.

Tb78: Sequential Surveys Of The Pine Leaf Chermid, Pineus Pinifoliae, John B. Dimond

Technical Bulletins

Sequential survey procedures are described for classifying damage to white pine produced by the pine leaf chermid. Damage classes are based on degree of needle stunting, and field procedures for making measurements are given. Survey procedures are also presented for classifying infestation levels of two stages of the insect. These allow prediction of damage levels before damage occurs.

Tb51: Seasonal History Of The Buckthorn Aphid And Suitability Of Alder-Leaved Buckthorn As A Primary Host In Northeastern Maine, W. A. Shands, Geddes W. Simpson

Technical Bulletins

The buckthorn aphid, Aphis nasturtii Kaltenbach, is one of four species of aphids commonly infesting potatoes, Solarium tuberosum L., in Maine. It is widely distributed over the northeastern part of the United States and is a pest of potatoes elsewhere in the world, including parts of England and Europe. The other three species of potato-infesting aphids in Maine are the green peach aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer), the potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas ) and the foxglove aphid, Acyrthosiphon solani (Kaltenbach).

Tb59: Soil Characteristics Of Nesting Sites Of Solitary Bees Associated With The Low-Bush Blueberry In Maine, E. A. Osgood

Technical Bulletins

During the course of ecological studies of certain native bees which pollinate the low-bush blueberry in Maine, it was noted that several species chose particular areas in which to construct their nests. It is the object of this bulletin to describe the characteristics of these chosen sites and to compare them to areas that are not conducive to nesting. This study was carried out in Deblois, Washington County, on areas known as "blueberry-barrens." The predominant soil in the area is Colton gravelly sandy loam.

Tb58: Further Evaluation Of Entomogenous Fungi As A Biological Agent Of Aphid Control In Northeastern Maine, W. A. Shands, Geddes W. Simpson, I. M. Hall, Corinne C. Gordon

Technical Bulletins

An intensive survey and study were made each year from 1952 through 1962 to determine seasonal abundance of living and dead diseased aphids by species on potatoes and to collect many of the infected specimens for exact diagnosis. Results of the study disclosed that the action of entomogenous fungi was outstanding in reducing the size of aphid populations on potatoes. This technical bulletin reports on the results of the continuance of the study from 1963 through 1969. However, the collection of dead, diseased aphids throughout the summer was done only from 1963 through 1966 ; thereafter, diagnosis was limited to …

Tb60: Survey Of Internal Parasites Of Potato-Infesting Aphids In Northeastern Maine, 1963 Through 1969, W. A. Shands, Geddes W. Simpson, Corinne C. Gordon

Technical Bulletins

This technical bulletin reports the results of an annual survey conducted from 1963 through 1969 of parasitized aphids on potatoes in northeastern Maine, chiefly on Aroostook Farm, near Presque Isle. The authors discuss the role of parasites in control of aphids on potato plants not treated with insecticides and list the primary parasites and hyperparasites reared from potato-infesting species of aphids collected during the survey.

Tb56: Effects Of Differing Abundance Levels Of Aphids And Of Certain Virus Diseases Upon Yield And Virus Disease Spread In Potatoes, W. A. Shands, Geddes W. Simpson, Barbara A. Seaman, F. S. Roberts

Technical Bulletins

In eight years during the period 1944 to 1954, a study was conducted on Aroostook Farm, Presque Isle, Maine, to develop ways of obtaining and maintaining varying levels of aphid abundance on potato plants. Methods for measuring aphid abundance and their effects on yield and virus transmission were devised. These techniques were then used to determine the effects of varying all-season levels of abundance of the aphids and of virus reservoirs of two potat o diseases upon yield of potatoes and the spread of leaf roll and spindle tuber in four varieties of potatoes. The results of that study are …

Tb57: Effects Of Cultural Methods For Controlling Aphids On Potatoes In Northeastern Maine, W. A. Shands, Geddes W. Simpson, H. J. Murphy

Technical Bulletins

A study was conducted at Aroostook Farm, near Presque Isle, Maine, 1954 to 1958, inclusive, to determine the effects of certain agronomic cultural practices designed to delay emergence of potato plants and to decrease their exposure to infestation by spring migrants. This technical bulletin reports the results of that study.

Tb55: Food Lists Of Hippodamia (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), W. L. Vaundell, R. H. Storch

Technical Bulletins

Food lists for Hippodamia iredecimpunctata (Linnaeus) and the genus Hippodamia as reported in the literature are given. A complete list of citations is included.

Tb54: Importance Of Arthropod Predators In Controlling Aphids On Potatoes In Northeastern Maine, W. A. Shands, Geddes W. Simpson, H. E. Wave, C. C. Gordon

Technical Bulletins

From 1942 to 1969, concurrent studies were made to identify and assess the importance of biological agents affecting abundance of the potato-infesting species of aphids in northeastern Maine. These authors report the results of studies relating to arthropod predators of aphids on the potato crop, principally from 1952 through 1969.

Tb52: Seasonal Population Trends And Productiveness Of The Potato Aphid On Swamp Rose In Northeastern Maine, W. A. Shands, Geddes W. Simpson, H. E. Wave

Technical Bulletins

Studies were conducted in northeastern Maine to determine seasonal population trends and productiveness of the potato aphid on swamp rose. The results presented and discussed concern chiefly chronological and phenological aspects of the utilization of swamp rose as a primary host of the aphid; time-temperature developmental requirements of the aphid in spring; productiveness of the aphid in caged colonies on swamp rose in spring; population trends of the aphid on naturally occurring, undisturbed swamp rose in spring and in fall; populations of aphid eggs on swamp rose in November and again in mid-April of the following year; and a comprehensive …