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An Addendum To Anthocharis Midea Dos Passos And Klots 1969: Description Of A New Subspecies From Texas, Ronald R. Gatrelle

The Taxonomic Report of the International Lepidoptera Survey

This paper verifies and expands upon the information presented by dos Passos and Klots in their 1969 systematic revision of Anthocharis midea. Their restriction of the range of A. midea midea to the coastal islands and immediate coast of Georgia and South Carolina, United States is confirmed and expanded north into southern coastal North Carolina. Their range of A. m. annickae is expanded southward from Virginia to central Georgia. A new subspecies, A. midea texana, is described from Texas. Texana is annickae’s ancestor. It differs from annickae only in having greatly reduced black scaling …

Beneficial Arthropods Associated With Buffalograss, Tiffany Heng-Moss, Frederick P. Baxendale, Terrance P. Riordan

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

Beneficial arthropods collected from buffalograss, Buchloe dactyloides (Nuttall) Engelmann, evaluation plots and vegetatively established buffalograss lawns included predatory ants, spiders, ground beetles, rove beetles, big-eyed.bugs, and several species of hymenopterous parasitoids. Ants and spiders were the most abundant beneficial arthropods collected, representing 84% of the total beneficial arthropods captured. Pitfall traps collected >2.5 times as many (16,094) beneficial arthropods as sod plug samples (6,054), demonstrating that pitfall traps are a more effective technique than sod plugs for capturing highly mobile surface-dwelling arthropods. Families of parasitoids captured on sticky traps during the 2-yr sampling period included Scelionidae, Encyrtidae, Mymaridae, and Trichogrammatidae. …

Supplement To: Bt Corn & European Corn Borer: Long-Term Success Through Resistance Management, Ncr-602, Regional Research Committee, Nc 205

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

1. NC-205 is a regional research committee supported by Land Grant Universities, USDA-CSREES and ARS. It is comprised of scientists from 20 states, Mexico and Canada who have conducted research on stalk-boring pests since 1954.

2. The Committee re-examined many of the assumptions upon which our previous scientific assessments were based. This update http://ent.agri.umn.edu/ecb/nc205doc.htm summarizes our scientific understanding and recommendations for resistance management of Bt corn. Our initial recommendations were published in North Central Regional Publication 602 during 1997. An electronic version of NCR-602 is located at http://www.extension.umn.edu/Documents/D/C/DC7055.html.

3. The Committee reaffirmed, as a premise, the importance of prolonging the …

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 10, No. 8, September 30, 1998

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A New Tribe, Genus, And Species Of Limnichid Beetle, Woolridgeus Perforatus, From Malaysia (Coleoptera: Limnichidae: Wooldridgeini), Paul J. Spangler

Insecta Mundi

A new tribe is established in the Limnichidae, Limnichinae, for a new genus and species, Wooldridgeus perforatus, from Sabah, Malaysia. Two autapomorphic characters distinguish Wooldridgeini from the two other tribes of the subfamily Limnichinae; 1) the mesotarsus and metatarsus join their respective tibia ventrally (medially) and preapically instead of the usual apical only connection and 2) a large pore, presumed to be an opening of a prothoracic gland, is present on each hypomeron. Distinguishing characters are illustrated by scanning electron micrographs and line drawings. A key to the three tribes included in the Limnichinae is provided.

Descriptions Of New Luperine Genera And Species From Mexico, With Keys To Related Taxa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae), Shawn M. Clark

Insecta Mundi

The section Scelidites of the subtribe Luperina is diagnosed and described. A key is provided to separate the genera within this section. Cyphotarsis Jacoby is reduced to a junior synonym of Metacoryna Jacoby. Microscelida, new genus, is erected to include Agelastica viridis Jacoby, Luperus subcostatus Jacoby, Luperus subglabratus Jacoby, Scelidopsis violacea Jacoby, and seven newly described species. A key and diagnoses are provided to enable recognition of each species within this new genus. Scelidacne, new genus, is erected to include a single newly described species.

Neue Cantharidae (Coleoptera) Aus Der Dominikanischen Republik Und Haiti, Walter Wittmer

Insecta Mundi

New Cantharidae (Coleoptera) from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The material dealt with in this paper was sent for identification by Dr. M.C. Thomas from the Florida State Collection of Arthropods (FSCA). The following species new to science are described: Tylocerus basitestaceus; Silisdiscodon thomasi, S. lauegaensis; Silis superba; Tytthonyx s.str. coriaceipennis, T. s.str. barahonaensis, T. s.str. larimarensis. All holotypes and some paratypes are deposited in the above mentioned collection.

A Review Of Nearctic And Some Related Anthribidae (Coleoptera), Barry D. Valentine

Insecta Mundi

Taxonomy, synonymy, distribution, and biologies of Nearctic (and a few Neotropical and Palearctic) Anthribidae are reviewed, new keys are provided, and four new genera and eleven new species are described. Allandrus Leconte, 1876 (=Tropiderinus Reitter, 1916). Anthribus Geoffrey, 1762 (=Pseudobrachytarsus Pierce, 1930). Araecerus Schoenherr, 1823 (=Araeocorynus Jekel, 1855); Araecerus coffeae Fabricius, 1801 (=Tropideres (Rhaphitropis) mateui Cobos, 1954). Brachycorynus n. gen., type species Tropideres rectus Leconte, 1876; congeneric: Homocloeus distentus Frieser, 1983 from Cuba and Florida, and B. hirsutus n. sp. from Texas. Choragus major n. sp., Ohio, etc., striolatus n. sp., Ohio, and exophthalmus n. sp., …

Larvae Of The Three Common North American Species Of Phylocentropus (Trichoptera: Dipseudopsidae), S. K. Sturkie, J. C. Morse

Insecta Mundi

The caddisfly genus Phylocentropus includes 7 extant species globally, of which 5 occur in eastern North America and 2 in eastern Asia. Larvae of the 3 most common North American species [Phylocentropus carolinus Carpenter, P. lucidus (Hagen), and P. placidus (Banks)] were associated with identifiable adults and diagnostic characters are described. Larvae of these 3 species may be distinguished by overall length of mature larvae, head color pattern, and number of spines on the hind tibiae. Larvae of other species of this genus are unknown.

A Review Of Goerita (Trichoptera: Goeridae), With Description Of A New Species, Charles R. Parker

Insecta Mundi

Goerita Ross is restricted to the Appalachian Mountains and Allegheny Plateau of eastern North America. A new species is described, bringing the total in the genus to three. Keys to larvae and adults are presented, and the distributions of the species are recorded.

Some Corrections To "The Beetles Of Northeastern North America", Ross H. Arnett Jr.

Insecta Mundi

The following are some of the corrections that have been submitted, as noted in the text, for "Beetles of Northeastern North America," by Norville M. Downie and Ross H. Arnett, Jr. 1996, Gainesville: American Insect Projects, 1721 pp. Most of the following was sent by R. Lundgren (in 1996) of Archer, Florida.

Taxonomy Of The Simulium Perflavum Species-Group (Diptera: Simuliidae), With Description Of A New Species From Brazil, Neusa Hamada, Peter H. Adler

Insecta Mundi

The larva, pupa, male, and female of Simulium trombetense n. sp. are described and illustrated. This species was collected in the Brazilian Amazon region in the states of Amapa, Amazonas, Para, and Roraima near the edges of the crystalline basement-rock formation of the Pre-Cambrian Guiana Shield. Keys for larvae, pupae, males, and females of species in the Simulium perflavum Species-Group are presented, as well as new observations on adult, pupal, and larval characters. Evidence is given to support the species status of S. maroniense Floch and Abonnenc, previously considered synonymous with S. rorotaense Floch and Abonnenc.

New Genera And Species Of Lygaeoidea (Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea: Rhyparochromidae), James A. Slater

Insecta Mundi

Afralampes capensis is described as a new genus and species in the Megalonotini. The systematic position of Serranegra Lindberg is discussed, a new species is described from South Africa and a key to species included. A new species of Diniella Bergroth is described from South Africa and a key to the African species included. A new species of Polycrates Stal is described from South Africa. The immature stages of Polycrates consutus (Germar) are described with notes on its distribution and biology. The first records of the occurrence of species of Lampropunctus Scudder and Lamproceps Reuter from South Africa are included. …

El Genero Cubobolus (Diplopoda: Spirobolida: Rhinocricidae) En Cuba., Antonio R. Perez-Asso

Insecta Mundi

Resumen: Se rivalida el género Cubobolus Chamberlin (1918) para Cuba; en el se incluyen algunas especies ubicadas anteriormente en Rhinocricus Karsch (1881) y Anadenobolus Silvestri (1897): Cubobolus sagittatus (Loomis 1938), Cubobolus pertenuis (Loomis 1938), Cubobolus sinuosus (Loomis 1938), y Cubobolus perplicatus (Loomis 1938). Se describen además seis nuevas especies: Cubobolus potrerillo, C. escambray, C. dentatus, C. jibacoa, C. monitongo, y C. cuba. Se comenta la exclusión, hasta el momento, de representantes del género Anadenobolus en la isla de Cuba.

Abstract: The genus Cubobolus Chamberlin (1918) is revalidated for Cuba. Six new species (Cubobolus potrerillo, C. escambray, C. dentatus, …

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Nebline, September 1998

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National 4-H Week: October 4-10
Saving geraniums over winter
Perennials forever
Drying gourds
Seasonal needle drop on evergreens
Shades of autumn
“Why are we finding all these little reddish-brown beetles in our new home?”
Celebrate National Pollution Prevention (P2) Week
Birds of wonder: chimney swifts
Managing deer populations and damage
Bumblebees pollinating more
Recycling facts
Making the “right” management choices
Hard to control pasture weeds—fall is the time for control
Handle hay bales safely
Are you looking for the latest wheat variety test results?
Farm first-aid kits need to be user-friendly
Yes, no, or what?
Are you considering non-traditional livestock …

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 10, No. 7, August 31, 1998

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Nebline, August 1998

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Harvesting Everlasting Flowers for Drying
Watering tips
Scorch—curse of plants on the plains
New grass faces the big test
Storing extra seeds
Control of ground ivy in the lawn
Audubon purchases 610-acre O'Brien Ranch
Household hazardous waste collection
Don't get stung!
Allergic to bee stings?
Dealing with unwanted guests
How animals stay cool when it's hot!
Fruit, vegetables and freedom to farm
Prescribed burning of CRP
What is LB1209 and does it affect you?
Toxic plants
How often to pump your septic tank
Caring for animals when gone
Flies
Field Day features high-value crops
Buildings
Festival of Color
Fresh, fabulous …

Nebline, July 1998

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Lancaster County Fair: yesterday, today and tomorrow
Pruning roses
Vegetable gardening in the fall
Bean leaf beetle
Summertime can be hazardous to trees
Thinning is important
Read the label before purchasing and using DEET
Household hazardous waste collection: July 25
A clean-up treasure hunt
The importance of water in your backyard
Wonders of wildlife
Did you know. . .
Scouting for rootworm beetles could save big $ next year
Plant turnips for fall grazing
Forage following wheat
On-farm biosolids research yields
Managing seeding year alfalfa
Acreage enterprises
Who are your neighbors?
Field day will feature high-value crops for small farms …

Flea News 56 (July 1998), Robert E. Lewis

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Hexapod Herald - Vol. 10, No. 6, June 24, 1998

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Adult Susceptibility Of Nebraska Western Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Populations To Selected Insecticides, Lance . J. Meinke, Blair D. Siegfried, Robert J. Wright, Laurence D. Chandler

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Topical bioassays were conducted in 1995 to estimate the susceptibility of adult western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, populations from Nebraska to technical grade methyl parathion, carbaryl, and bifenthrin. Significant differences in susceptibility occurred among populations for each insecticide. The largest relative differences in LD₅₀ values between the most tolerant and susceptible field populations were 16.4- and 9.4-fold for methyl parathion and carbaryl, respectively. The F₁ colonies also exhibited significant differences in susceptibility to methyl parathion and carbaryl indicating that susceptibility traits are heritable. The response to bifenthrin (up to 4-fold difference in LD₅₀ values) was …

Nebline, June 1998

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Wildwood Lake Watershed Project nearing completion
Propagation of shrubs from softwood cuttings
One potato, two potato, new potato
Pruning hedges
Water checklist for the landscape
Western Ribbon Snake Thamnophis proximus
My parents won’t want me to tell you this, but....
1998 pesticide container recycling begins in June
Glow little glowworm, glimmer, glimmer...
Harvest hay to fit your needs
1998 UNL Crop Management and Diagnostic Clinics
Prepare equipment for storage
Hay inoculants and preservatives
Plan the timing of grass hay harvest
Insect information on the web
Do you have a safe and adequate water supply?
Facts about CCA-pressure treated wood
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Uptake And Bioconcentration Of Atrazine By Selected Freshwater Algae, Jixin Tang, Kyle D. Hoagland, Blair Siegfried

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Atrazine bioconcentration and uptake were determined for eight freshwater green algae and diatoms. Atrazine uptake was extremely rapid in all species examined, with nearly 90% of total uptake occurring within the first hour of exposure. Within each division, different species had different bioconcentration capacities, although the accumulation of atrazine was consistently higher in green algae (5.43–12.73 ng/mg) than in diatoms (0.33–1.69 ng/mg). Atrazine concentrations in the algal cells were much higher than in the medium, although the total amount of atrazine taken up by algae was small relative to the total atrazine in solution (1–3%). The ability of algal cells …

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 10, No. 5, May 15, 1998

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Nebline, May 1998

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Teens for Teens
Perennials with colorful foliage
Watering newly planted shade trees
Lilacs in the landscape
Repotting houseplants
How harmful are high copper levels in water?
Thank you!
Upcoming household hazardous waste collections
Tips for attracting birds
Yes, it’s safe, but does it work?
Snakes in the yard
Timing window approaching for control of leafy spurge
Soybean seed treatment good idea in cool, moist soils
Proper ballast improves tractor efficiency, stability
Controlling bolting musk thistle
Managing ponds for fish
Weed control in new tree plantings
Milk calcium for all it’s worth!
Focus on Food
The Clean Hands Campaign
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Effects Of Preservation Methods, Parasites, And Gut Contents Of Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) On Polymerase Chain Reaction Products, D. A. Koch, G. A. Duncan, T. J. Parsons, K. P. Pruess, T. O. Powers

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

Molecular analysis of biological specimens usually requires extraction of high-molecular-weight DNA free of foreign DNA contaminants. DNA was extracted from black flies at different life stages that had been preserved by 4 methods: larvae and adults in ethanol, larvae in Carnoy’s solution, adults on card-points, and adults hand-swatted and sun-dried. Using specific primers for the mitochondrial ND4 gene, a 257-bp amplicon was obtained from specimens preserved by ethanol, card-point mounting, and sun-drying. Successful amplification often required DNA dilutions ≥ 1:20 (<1–10 ng). DNA from specimens preserved in Carnoy’s solution (ethanol: acetic acid, 3:1) yielded degraded DNA, resulting in fewer successful amplifications. Parasitic nematodes and, to a lesser extent, gut contents resulted in extra products when amplified with randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) primers. Sufficient DNA was extracted from the head of a larva for a successful polymerase chain reaction (PCR), eliminating the need to remove the contaminating gut and parasites.

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 10, No. 4, April 25, 1998

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earth wellness festival makes a splash
1998 All-America Roses
Conserve water with drip irrigation
Easter lily care
Bird gardens are for you
Belly up to the salad bar
1998 Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Label changes affect termite control: Come to a termite workshop April 22
A recyclable car?
Ants and clover mites invade homes in spring
Population boom
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When you need a pesticide...
Children most susceptible to lead poisoning
Avoiding herbicide drift
Adding legumes to warm-season grasses
Livestock operators face new requirements
Caution urged when using anhydrous ammonia
Choosing the correct glove is important in …

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 10, No. 3, March 20, 1998

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