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Development Of Methods To Evaluate Susceptibility Of Soybean Aphid To Imidacloprid And Thiamethoxam At Lethal And Sublethal Concentrations, Leonardo C. Magalhaes, Thomas E. Hunt, Blair D. Siegfried May 2008

Development Of Methods To Evaluate Susceptibility Of Soybean Aphid To Imidacloprid And Thiamethoxam At Lethal And Sublethal Concentrations, Leonardo C. Magalhaes, Thomas E. Hunt, Blair D. Siegfried

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

The soybean aphid, Aphis glycines Matsumura (Homoptera: Aphididae), is a recent introduction (2000) from Asia and has become a serious soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr. (Fabaceae)] pest in North America. Seed treatments using the neonicotinoid insecticides, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam, have been suggested as a method of control, and the use of these insecticides is becoming widespread. As a consequence, there is increased potential to select for resistance to these compounds. In the case of soybean aphids, baseline susceptibility to neonicotinoid insecticides and standardized methods for bioassay are lacking. A bioassay technique that uses excised soybean leaves immersed in an …

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An Investigation Of Techniques For Using Oxalic Acid To Reduce Varroa Mite Populations In Honey Bee Colonies And Package Bees, Nicholas Aliano Apr 2008

An Investigation Of Techniques For Using Oxalic Acid To Reduce Varroa Mite Populations In Honey Bee Colonies And Package Bees, Nicholas Aliano

Department of Entomology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

I investigated strategies for reducing Varroa mite populations (Varroa destructor) in honey bee colonies (Apis mellifera) using oxalic acid (OA). I examined the efficacy of OA in both broodless colonies and colonies that contain brood. My data indicate that OA is most effective at reducing Varroa populations when colonies are broodless because repeated applications of OA did not significantly reduce mite populations in colonies when brood was present. Next, I quantified the contact toxicity of OA to Varroa mites and their honey bee hosts in laboratory bioassays. The results indicate that OA has a low acute …

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Larval Description Of Cicindela (Dromochorus) Pruinina (Casey) (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Cicindelinae) With Notes On Habitat And Adult Behavior, Stephen M. Spomer, Paul B. Nabity, Mathew L. Brust Apr 2008

Larval Description Of Cicindela (Dromochorus) Pruinina (Casey) (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Cicindelinae) With Notes On Habitat And Adult Behavior, Stephen M. Spomer, Paul B. Nabity, Mathew L. Brust

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

Cicindela (Dromochorus) pruinina (Casey) is a flightless tiger beetle that was described by Casey in 1897. Since its description, it has had a diverse nomenclatural history. It occurs from Kansas and central Missouri south through Oklahoma to south Texas. Aspects of the life history are poorly known, and the larval stages have not been described. Collections of live adults from Onaga, Kansas, were transferred to a terrarium, eggs were obtained, and larvae were reared and described. Larvae were similar to other known species of Cicindela L. Notes on habitat and adult behavior were also made.

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An Annotated Checklist Of The Coleoptera (Insecta) Of The Bahamas, Robert H. Turnbow Jr., Michael C. Thomas Apr 2008

An Annotated Checklist Of The Coleoptera (Insecta) Of The Bahamas, Robert H. Turnbow Jr., Michael C. Thomas

Insecta Mundi

A faunal list of 996 species of Coleoptera in 552 genera in 74 families is presented for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. For most species, island and locality within island collecting information is provided.

Historically, the beetle fauna of the Bahamas has been very poorly known. Leng and Mutchler (1914) in their list of the beetles of the West Indies, recorded only 31 species specifically from the Bahamas. Blackwelder (1944-1957) listed 98 species from the Bahamas (Vaurie 1952b). In neither case did the authors include the names of the individual island for the records. The present list of 996 species …

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Nebline, April 2008 Apr 2008

Nebline, April 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Proper Yard Waste Management
Helps Reduce Storm Water Pollution
Rental Arrangements Changing with the Times Part 2 — Flexible Cash Leases
Establishing a Commercial Vineyard
The Stately American Elm
Glossy Plant Ads
Spraying For Weeds May Also Damage Other Plants
Thank You Master Gardeners!
Planning to Plant a Tree for Arbor Day? Read This First!
Controlling Fleas
Everything Homeowners Need to Know About Termite Control
UNL Termite Researcher Needs Infested House!
Managing Deer Damage
Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Name That Food!
Country Style Potato Salad Recipe
$tretch Your Food Dollar With These 10 Money $aving $trategies
What Counts as a …

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Hexapod Herald - Vol. 20, No. 2, April 2008 Apr 2008

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 20, No. 2, April 2008

Hexapod Herald and Other Entomology Department Newsletters

Contents:
Congratulations
Welcome
Farewell
Faculty News
Grad Student News
From the Office
Grants
Meeting News
Museum News
Publications
Travel
Condolences
Meet a Distance Student
Student News
This & That
Hexapod Herald Archives

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Levels Of Tolerance, Antibiosis, And Antixenosis Among Resistant Buffalograsses And Zoysiagrasses, Thomas E. Eickhoff, Tiffany Heng-Moss, Frederick P. Baxendale, John E. Foster Apr 2008

Levels Of Tolerance, Antibiosis, And Antixenosis Among Resistant Buffalograsses And Zoysiagrasses, Thomas E. Eickhoff, Tiffany Heng-Moss, Frederick P. Baxendale, John E. Foster

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

The western chinch bug, Blissus occiduus Barber, has been documented as one of the most serious pests of buffalograss, Buchloe dactyloides (Nuttall) Engelmann, and zoysiagrass, Zoysia japonica Steudel, grown for turf in midwestern states. Resistance to the western chinch bug has been identified in both buffalograsses and zoysiagrasses. Choice and no-choice studies were conducted to determine the categories (antibiosis, antixenosis, and tolerance) of three resistant buffalograsses (PX3-5-1’, 196’, and 184’) and three resistant zoysiagrasses (El Toro, Emerald, and Zorro). Antibiosis studies found no significant differences in survival, nymphal development, or fecundity among the resistant and susceptible buffalograsses or zoysiagrasses, indicating …

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A New Species Of The Genus Gomphomastax Brunner Von Wattenwyl (Orthoptera: Eumastacidae: Gomphomastacinae) From Indian Kashmir, M. Kamil Usmani, Shabir A. Reshi, M. Nayyar Azim Mar 2008

A New Species Of The Genus Gomphomastax Brunner Von Wattenwyl (Orthoptera: Eumastacidae: Gomphomastacinae) From Indian Kashmir, M. Kamil Usmani, Shabir A. Reshi, M. Nayyar Azim

Insecta Mundi

A new species, Gomphomastax nigrovittata Usmani, from Kashmir is described and illustrated. In addition to conventional morphological characters, genitalic structures are also studied. A key to known species of Gomphomastax from Indian Kashmir is given.

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New Taxa And Combinations In Neotropical Issidae (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea), Vladimir M. Gnezdilov, Lois B. O'Brien Mar 2008

New Taxa And Combinations In Neotropical Issidae (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea), Vladimir M. Gnezdilov, Lois B. O'Brien

Insecta Mundi

Six new genera are erected as follows: in the Issini, Argepara gen. n. (type species: Hysteropterum semipellucidum Melichar, 1906), Aztecus gen. n. (type species: Hysteropterum montezuma Kirkaldy, 1913), Incasa gen. n. (type species: Hysteropterum riobambae Schmidt, 1910), Bumaya gen. n. (type species: Bumaya knorozovi sp. n.); and in the Colpopterini, Caudibeccus, gen. n. (type species: Colpoptera carlota Myers, 1928) and Jamaha gen. n. (type species: Poeciloptera elevans Walker, 1858).

Four new generic synomymies are proposed: Prothona Caldwell, 1945 and Plummerana Caldwell, 1945 are placed in synonymy under Proteinissus Fowler, 1904. Thionissa Metcalf, 1938 is placed in synonymy under Dracela …

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New Ommatius Wiedemann From The Americas With Two New Species Groups, Keys, And Taxonomic Notes (Diptera: Asilidae), Aubrey G. Scarbrough Mar 2008

New Ommatius Wiedemann From The Americas With Two New Species Groups, Keys, And Taxonomic Notes (Diptera: Asilidae), Aubrey G. Scarbrough

Insecta Mundi

Two species groups are proposed for Ommatius Wiedemann, normus and tibialis species groups, increasing the number to eight groups from the Americas. The normus group includes six species, two of which are new, O. nebulosus n. sp. and O. tepui n. sp., from Venezuela. This species group thus far extends from Venezuela southward into Paraguay and southern Brazil. Ommatius pulcher (Engel) is redescribed and a neotype designated. The tibialis group includes eight previously described species from eastern and southwestern United States. Ommatius gemma Brimley is transferred to the costatus group. Keys to the eight species groups and the species of …

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Dung Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae) Of The Mpala Research Centre And Environs, Laikipia District, Kenya, Robert D. Gordon, Patrice Bordat, Giovanni Dellacasa, Marco Dellacasa Mar 2008

Dung Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae) Of The Mpala Research Centre And Environs, Laikipia District, Kenya, Robert D. Gordon, Patrice Bordat, Giovanni Dellacasa, Marco Dellacasa

Insecta Mundi

The dung beetle fauna of the subfamily Aphodiinae occurring in the Laikipia District of Kenya was surveyed. In total, 14 genera and 29 species were found and these taxa are placed in identification keys. Known generic distributions are provided and species collection data listed.

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Hesperiidae Of Rondônia, Brazil: Taxonomic Comments On ‘Night’ Skippers, With Descriptions Of New Genera And Species (Lepidoptera: Eudaminae), George T. Austin Mar 2008

Hesperiidae Of Rondônia, Brazil: Taxonomic Comments On ‘Night’ Skippers, With Descriptions Of New Genera And Species (Lepidoptera: Eudaminae), George T. Austin

Insecta Mundi

Nineteen species of crepuscular and perhaps nocturnal eudamine skippers (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) included in Evans’ (1952) group “D” genera Bungalotis Watson, Salatis Evans, Sarmientoia Berg, Dyscophellus Godman and Salvin, and Nascus Watson occur in the Cacaulândia area of central Rondônia, Brazil. Their relative abundance and phenology there are given. Taxonomic comments and comparisons with published information are made. Bungalotis lactos Evans, 1952, new status, is considered a species separate from Bungalotis borax Evans, 1952. New genera Nicephellus and Euriphellus are proposed for Eudamus nicephorus Hewitson, 1876, and Papilio euribates Stoll, 1782, respectively, removing both from Dyscophellus and creating new combinations. Discophellus …

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A New Species Of Cephaloleia Chevrolat, 1837 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) From Dominica, C. L. Staines Mar 2008

A New Species Of Cephaloleia Chevrolat, 1837 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) From Dominica, C. L. Staines

Insecta Mundi

A new species of Cephaloleia, C. simplex from Dominica, is described and illustrated. The species of Cephaloleia known from the Caribbean are reviewed and a key to those species is presented.

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Nebline, March 2008 Mar 2008

Nebline, March 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Eat Smart: How to Fill Up, Not Out!
Foods Which Help You Feel Full
Portion Control Tips
East Campus Walking Tour
All-America Selections for 2008
Easter Lily Care
Colony Collapse Disorder: Recent Loss of Hives a Mystery
Beginning Beekeeping 2-Day Workshop
Drain Flies
Voles
Rental Arrangements Changing with the Times Part 1 — Traditional Leases
Biosolids Improves Soil and Cuts Production Costs: Workshop March 3
Chemigation Training and Testing, March 6
Pioneer Farm Family Award Applications Due May 1
So You’re Considering an Orchard
Establishing a Commercial Vineyard
Plant Propagation: Grafting
Tiny Bites Total Big Calories!
Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe …

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A New Lestodiplosine (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Preying On The Avocado Lace Bug, Pseudacysta Perseae (Heteroptera: Tingidae) In Southern Florida, Raymond J. Gagne, Jorge E. Pena, Flor E. Acevedo Mar 2008

A New Lestodiplosine (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Preying On The Avocado Lace Bug, Pseudacysta Perseae (Heteroptera: Tingidae) In Southern Florida, Raymond J. Gagne, Jorge E. Pena, Flor E. Acevedo

USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory

A species new to science, Tingidoletes praelonga Gagné (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), was recently discovered preying on the avocado lace bug, Pseudacysta perseae (Heidemann) (Heteroptera: Tingidae), in Florida, USA. A new genus is described to receive the new species.

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Nebline, February 2008 Feb 2008

Nebline, February 2008

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Take Steps to Help Protect Your Property from Theft
Census of Agriculture FAQ’s
Forage Calendar
Computerized Farm Financial Recordkeeping Workshop, Feb. 16
Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Environmental Reasons Why Fruit Trees Fail to Bear
Establishing a Vineyard
Renovate Windbreaks to Improve Effectiveness
$tretch Your Food Dollar with Soup
Quick Chili Recipe
Almost Homemade Chicken Rice Soup Recipe
Find It Fast: Filing Food Appliance and Other Kitchen Gear Instruction Manuals
See “Red” on Valentine’s Day
Presidents’ Notes—Bonnie’s Bits
Household Hints: Keeping Comforters Clean and Cozy
FCE News & Events
Elderly Can Reap Computer Benefits
America Saves Week
Elderly Can Reap Computer …

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Hexapod Herald - Vol. 20, No. 1, February 2008 Feb 2008

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 20, No. 1, February 2008

Hexapod Herald and Other Entomology Department Newsletters

Contents:
Congratulations
Welcome
Publications
Grants
Student News
From the Office
Travel
Blasts from the Pasts

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Ecological And Biogeographical Observations On Cerambycidae (Coleoptera) From California, Usa, Ian Swift Jan 2008

Ecological And Biogeographical Observations On Cerambycidae (Coleoptera) From California, Usa, Ian Swift

Insecta Mundi

New ecological and biogeographical observations are presented for the following 32 species of Cerambycidae from California: Atimia confusa dorsalis LeConte, Anelaphus albofasciatus (Linell), Aneflus prolixus prolixus LeConte, Anoplocurius incompletus Linsley, Brothylus conspersus LeConte, Callidiellum virescens Chemsak and Linsley, Calloides lorquini (Buquet), Clytus chemsaki Hovore and Giesbert, Enaphalodes hispicornis (Linnaeus), Methia brevis Fall, Neaneflus fuchsi (Wickham), Neoclytus balteatus LeConte, Plectromerus dentipes (Olivier), Phymatodes decussatus decussatus (LeConte), Phymatodes decussatus australis Chemsak, Purpuricenus dimidiatus LeConte, Rosalia funebris Motschulsky, Schizax senex LeConte, Smodicum pacificum Linsley, Stenaspis solitaria (Say), Tragidion gracilipes Linsley, Brachysomida californica (LeConte), Brachysomida vittigera Linsley and Chemsak, Centrodera osburni Knull, Encyclops californica …

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A Generic-Level Phylogenetic Review Of The Macrodactylini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), Kerry Katovich Jan 2008

A Generic-Level Phylogenetic Review Of The Macrodactylini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), Kerry Katovich

Insecta Mundi

A revision of the generic classification of the tribe Macrodactylini is provided using morphological characters of adults. The revision is based on a taxonomic analysis of 80 genera historically placed in the tribe and a cladistic analysis of 32 genera conforming to the new tribal definition. Synapomorphies for the newly defined Macrodactylini include: the length of the fifth ventrite longer than the fourth ventrite when viewed ventrally, fifth ventrite lacking a complete suture between the tergite and sternite, and the metathoracic tibial spurs (if present) offset, allowing the metatarsus to move past them. Thirty-two genera constitute the newly defined Macrodactylini: …

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A Remarkable New Species Of Zethus Fabricius (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) From Costa Rica, Charles C. Porter Jan 2008

A Remarkable New Species Of Zethus Fabricius (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) From Costa Rica, Charles C. Porter

Insecta Mundi

Abstract:
Zethus stangei Porter, new species, is described from Costa Rica. It forms a species group of its own, unique in its grotesquely enlarged male mandibles and reduced clypeus, single mid tibial spur, and in having a medio-apical bulge on the second sternite. It was previously identified as Z. magretti Zavattari but reexamination of the type of this species shows that it actually belongs to the coeruleopennis species group.

Resumen:
Se describe a Zethus stangei Porter, especie nueva, de Costa Rica, cuyas características más notables la colocan en su propio grupo, siendo ellas las grandes y abultadas mandíbulas y el …

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Review Of The Genus Microchilus Blanchard (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Geniatini), Mary Liz Jameson Jan 2008

Review Of The Genus Microchilus Blanchard (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Geniatini), Mary Liz Jameson

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The Brazilian scarab beetle genus Microchilus Blanchard (Rutelinae: Geniatini) is reviewed. Based on examination of type specimens, Microchilus beckeri Martínez is transferred to the genus Leucothyreus becoming L. beckeri (Martínez), new combination; Leucothyreus bucki Machatschke is a new junior synonym of L. beckeri (Martínez). Microchilus is limited to two species, M. beckeri (Martínez) and a new species, Microchilus rodmani Jameson, here described. Characters that circumscribe the genus, biology, and species distribution are discussed.

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The Dynastinae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Of The Bahamas With A Description Of A New Species Of Cyclocephala From Great Inagua Island, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Ronald D. Cave Jan 2008

The Dynastinae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Of The Bahamas With A Description Of A New Species Of Cyclocephala From Great Inagua Island, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Ronald D. Cave

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The seven genera and 13 species of dynastine scarabs recorded from the Bahamas are reviewed. Two of those species are endemic, including Cyclocephala dolichotarsa Ratcliffe and Cave, new species, described from Great Inagua Island. Eleven species are also known to occur in the USA and/or Cuba. Six species are probably not established based on infrequency of collection.

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Experimental Inoculation Of House Sparrows (Passer Domesticus) With Buggy Creek Virus, Kathryn P. Huyvaert, Amy T. Moore, Nicholas A. Panella, Eric A. Edwards, Mary Bomberger Brown, Nicholas Komar, Charles R. Brown Jan 2008

Experimental Inoculation Of House Sparrows (Passer Domesticus) With Buggy Creek Virus, Kathryn P. Huyvaert, Amy T. Moore, Nicholas A. Panella, Eric A. Edwards, Mary Bomberger Brown, Nicholas Komar, Charles R. Brown

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

We performed experimental inoculations of house sparrows (Passer domesticus) with Buggy Creek virus (BCRV), a poorly known alphavirus (Togaviridae) vectored primarily by the swallow bug (Hemiptera: Cimicidae: Oeciacus vicarius) that is an ectoparasite of the cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) and house sparrow. Viremias were detected by plaque assay in two of six birds on days 1–3 postinoculation; viremia was highest on day 2. Viral RNA was detected by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in blood of six of 12 birds ranging from day 1 to day 15 postinoculation. Infectious BCRV was detected in …

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Donald Morgan Anderson 1930–2005, Raymond Gagne Jan 2008

Donald Morgan Anderson 1930–2005, Raymond Gagne

USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory

‘‘By Golly’’ was Don’s strongest oath. He was a gentle, unassuming person, a conscientious scientist, and a dutiful colleague. Don passed away on his 75th birthday, Dec. 27, 2005, of congestive heart failure at a nursing home in western New York. He had retired in 1990 from his position as research entomologist in the Systematic Entomology Laboratory, USDA at the Natural History Museum in Washington, DC. Following his retirement he had worked every day of every other week at the museum, spending his alternate week in Hinsdale, New York. In Jan. 2002, while looking after his sister’s affairs in Wisconsin …

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First Florida Records For Anovia Circumclusa (Gorham) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Noviini): A Natural Enemy Of Icerya Genistae Hempel (Hemiptera: Margarodidae), Juanita A. Forrester, Natalia J. Vandenberg Jan 2008

First Florida Records For Anovia Circumclusa (Gorham) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Noviini): A Natural Enemy Of Icerya Genistae Hempel (Hemiptera: Margarodidae), Juanita A. Forrester, Natalia J. Vandenberg

USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory

Lady beetles in the tribe Noviini (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) are well-known control agents for scale insects. The tribe consists of ~ 80 species divided among three genera, and is represented on every continent except Antarctica. Anovia Casey is native to North and South America, Novius Mulsant is restricted to Australia, and Rodolia Mulsant, while native to Australia, has been widely introduced to other regions of the world.

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A New Chilean Species Of Cycloneda Crotch (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellinae: Coccinellini), Natalia J. Vandenberg, Guillermo González Jan 2008

A New Chilean Species Of Cycloneda Crotch (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellinae: Coccinellini), Natalia J. Vandenberg, Guillermo González

USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory

Cycloneda pretiosa, new species is described from Lago Pirihueico in southern Chile The species is diagnosed and compared with both related and superficially similar species. Habitus and genitalic characters are illustrated. Geographical and temporal data are given. The new species is assigned to the Cycloneda germainii species complex and integrated into the key to species of this group (González and Vandenberg, 2006).

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A New Holcocera Clemens, 1863 (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae) Associated With Leguminous Plants From The Brazilian Cerrado, David Adamski, Cibele S. Ribeiro-Costa Jan 2008

A New Holcocera Clemens, 1863 (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae) Associated With Leguminous Plants From The Brazilian Cerrado, David Adamski, Cibele S. Ribeiro-Costa

USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory

Holcocera cerradicola, n. sp., is described from the Brazilian cerrado in Parana´ . Adults were obtained from field-collected larvae from fruits of two leguminous plant species, Bauhinia holophylla Steud (Caesalpinioideae) and Stryphnodendron adstringens (Mart.) Coville (Mimosoideae). These observations represent the first documented association between Holcocerini and Leguminosae. A photograph of the holotype and illustrations of wing venation and male and female genitalia are provided.

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Description Of Khamul, Gen. N. (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Eurytomidae), With A Hypothesis Of Its Phylogenetic Placement, Michael W. Gates Jan 2008

Description Of Khamul, Gen. N. (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Eurytomidae), With A Hypothesis Of Its Phylogenetic Placement, Michael W. Gates

USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory

Khamul n. gen., a distinctive eurytomid in the subfamily Eurytominae is described from the Neotropics based upon the type species, K. erwini, n. sp. A hypothesis of its phylogenetic placement within Eurytominae is presented, and four new species are described: K. erwini, K. gothmogi, K. lanceolatus, and K. tolkeini. Diagnostic features are included to distincguish this taxon from other eurytomines and a key to species presented. Its biology is unknown, but label data indicate walking stick eggs ( sp.; Phasmatodea: Prisopodidae) as a possible host.

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Review Of What Wasp Is That?, Matthew L. Buffington Jan 2008

Review Of What Wasp Is That?, Matthew L. Buffington

USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory

The digital revolution is in the midst of changing the very nature of systematic entomology. The discipline has been wrenched from the confines of traditional paper outlets for the dissemination of data through the brave new world of the internet, on-line journals and email attachments. At the root of this renaissance, however, there exists a need for the expertise, experience and basic courage of high-quality researchers to continue probing the Earth for the unusual, the spectacular, and the unbelievable.

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Seven New Species Of Elaphidiini (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) From The Dominican Republic With Taxonomic Notes, New Country Records, And A Key To Elaphidion Audinet-Serville From Hispaniola, Steven Lingafelter Jan 2008

Seven New Species Of Elaphidiini (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) From The Dominican Republic With Taxonomic Notes, New Country Records, And A Key To Elaphidion Audinet-Serville From Hispaniola, Steven Lingafelter

USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory

Seven new species, two new combinations, two new synonyms, and four new country records of Elaphidiini longhorned woodborers (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from the Dominican Republic are presented. Elaphidion compressipenne Fisher is transferred to Ceresium Newman as C. compressipenne (Fisher), new combination. Callidium lucidum Olivier is transferred to Metaphrenon Martins as M. lucidum (Olivier), new combination. A neotype (USNM) is designated for Elaphidion fullonium Newman, and Elaphidion confusum Fisher is a new synonym of that species. Elaphidion pilosum Fisher is a new synonym of Anelaphus mutatum (Gahan). Nesiosphaerion testaceum (Fisher), Anelaphus crispulum (Fisher), and Elaphidion androsensis Fisher are recorded for …

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