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Classification, Natural History, And Evolution Of The Epiphloeinae (Coleoptera: Cleridae). Part I. The Genera Of Epiphloeinae, Weston Opitz

Insecta Mundi

The subfamily Epiphloeinae is defined to include fourteen genera as follows: Epiphloeus Spinola; Pilosirus, new genus; Plocamocera Spinola; Iontoclerus, new genus; Arenaria, new genus; Ichnea Laporte; Diaprorrieces, new genus; Pyticeroides Kuwert; Ellipotoma Spinola; Katamyurus, new genus; Megatrachys, new genus; Madoniella Pic; Hapsidopteris, new genus; and Teutonia, new genus. The following type-species are described: Pilosirus brunoi, new species; Arenaria chiapas, new species; Diapromeces aclydis, new species; Katamyurus paxillus, new species; Megatrachys paniculus, new species; Hapsidopteris diastenus, new species; and Teutonia nova, new species. Enoplium humerale Klug …

1997 Annual Meeting Of Cse, Ross Arnett

Insecta Mundi

The annual meeting of the Center for Systematic Entomology will take place at the Adam's Mark Hotel, Daytona Beach, in early August. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. The CSE meeting will consist of a symposium (see below) followed by a business meeting. The date will be 5 August. A reduced registration fee of $20 payable to FES on site will allow amateur entomologists (those who do not earn their living at entomology) to attend the entire FES meeting (4-7 August) but will exclude banquet tickets (evening of 6 August). …

Two New Species Of The Aquatic Beetle Genus Macrelmis Motschulsky From Venezuela (Coleoptera: Elmidae: Elminae), Paul J. Spangler

Insecta Mundi

Two new species collected in northwestern Venezuela, Macrelmis milleri and M. hayekae, are described and illustrated by line drawings and scanning electron micrographs. Both species are assigned to the new species group Macrelmis milleri,and characters of the new species group are described. A key to the species of the group is given.

Six New Species Of Integripalpia (Trichoptera) From Southern China, Yang Lianfang, John C. Morse

Insecta Mundi

Six new species of Trichoptera are described and figured, belonging to the families Goeridae and Leptoceridae. The goerid species are Goera baishanzuensis new species and Goera recta new species. The leptocerid species are Setodes chlorinus new species, Ceraclea (Athripsodina) sernicircularis new species, Ceraclea (Athripsodina) braclcyclada new species, and Ceraclea (Athripsodina) vaciva new species (Leptoceridae).

American Beetles: A Handbook Of The Beetles Of Nearctic America, Ross H. Arnett Jr., Michael C. Thomas

Insecta Mundi

The Editorial Board is responsible for reviewing and approval of the publication plan of the book to be known as American Beetles. This includes the contents, geographical area covered, format, and classification of the families, subfamilies, and tribes. Format includes the sequence of data presented, style of keys, references cited, and bibliography. They will also determine the suitability of the illustrations provided, style, labeling, and sufficiency for each family. The Board will also approve authorship and have final approval or rejection of manuscripts.

New And Old Species Of Ommatius Wiedemann (Diptera: Asilidae) From Hispaniola, A. G. Scarbrough

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Four new species of Ommatius Wiedemann, the female of 0. stramineus Scarbrough, and the male of 0. nigellus Scarbrough from Hispaniola are described. A lectotype for O. gwenae Scarbrough and a neotype for 0. cinnamomeus are selected. Notes of previously named species, new records, illustrations of terminalia, and a key to the species are included.

Revisión Del Género Endémico Cubano Trimytantron (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Trimytini),Con La Descripción De Ocho Nuevas Especies, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez

Insecta Mundi

A revision is provided for the Cuban endemic tenebrionid genus Trimytantron. Material of Ardoin's five previously described species (Trimytantron decui, poeyi, cubanum, vinai, and negrai) is compared with the extensive series of the senior author's collection (O.H.G). Eight new species are herein described and illustrated. Also their genitalia are illustrated, as well as some of the previously described species not illustrated by Ardoin in his original descriptions. Material from several eastern localities assigned to T. decui are not exactly identical, showing some variations at subspecific level. Although these variations are mentioned, they are not described. The …

American Beetles: A Handbook Of The Beetles Of Nearctic America, Ross H. Arnett Jr., Michael C. Thomas

Insecta Mundi

This book is a revision and update of the book originally written by Ross H. Arnett, Jr., called The Beetles of the United States, completed in 1963, and originally published by the Catholic University of America Press.

The authors present this publication plan to the Editorial Board for approval. This includes a family classification list, with subfamilies. The family list is included in a booklet available on request. The authors will ascertain that all families, subfamilies, tribes, and genera are included. This classification is subject to some modification by the authors of the family sections, with the approval of …

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 9, No. 2, February 27, 1997

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Living on a few acres in Lancaster County
Acreage development accelerates
Over the garden fence
Squirrel damage to trees
Thornless honeylocust
What do birds like to eat?
1997 All America Selection winners
Seedless grapes in Nebraska
New 4-H horticulture garden program
Swarm of ants in the winter? Hard to believe, but true!
Woodpeckers come knocking
Plants have many roles
Wheat fields needed for summer application of biosolids
Benes farm joins effort to protect Wildwood Lake Watershed
Free lead poisoning prevention program identifies children at risk
Satellite conference on CRP
Chemigation training scheduled
1997 grain sorghum seminars
Grain yield monitors
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Book Review: An Inordinate Fondness For Beetles (Evans, A.V. And C.L. Bellamy), Brett C. Ratcliffe

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

This nicely produced book is a visual celebration of beetles. Consider that it has 140 color photographs on 98 color plates . . . and 26 of those plates are of scarabs. Excellent! One should not construe my possible bias (or perhaps even that of the first author) as too narrow in its focus because the breadth of coverage of this volume is truly beetlewide.

In the Prologue, the authors briefly review the timeless fascination that humans have had with beetles. They note that most people are not aware of the diversity of beetles and are not impressed by such …

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 9, No. 1, January 29, 1997

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Agribusiness education: a priority for Extension!
NEBLINE survey completed
Disease-resistant plants
The most common houseplant disease
Over the garden fence
Plants to decrease indoor pollution
New 4-H horticulture classes for Lancaster County Fair
New 4-H horticulture garden program
Tree hotel
Illegal insecticide use threatens health
Hibernation happenings
Newly-discovered magnet producing bacteria may clean environment
January is nota slow month for some pesky pests
Are any two alike? Snowflakes
Snug in the snow
Crop protection clinics
Pork production seminar
Cash in on hay marketing opportunities
Dormant planting grasses and legumes
1997 pesticide applicator training
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Fauna Entomologica De La Reserva Natural Bosawas, Nicaragua. Xi. Escarabajos (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Nuevos Para La Fauna De Nicaragua., Jean-Michel Maes, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Mary Liz Jameson

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

In this note 18 species of Caleoptera Scarabaeidae are reported as new for the fauna of Nicaragua : Pelidnota hirsutiphallica RATCLIFFE & JAMESON, 1989; Isonychus ocellatus BURMEISTER, 1855; Anomala semitonsa BATES, 1888; Anomala specularis BATES, 1888; Anomala near caliigrapha BATES, 1888; Anornala near hispidula BATES, 1888; Trigonopeltastes geometric SCHAUM, 1841 ; Ligyrus gyas (ERICHSON, 1848); Cyclocephala confusa ENDRODI, 1966; Cyclocephala discolor HERBST, 1792; Cyclocephala erotylina ARROW. 1914; Cyclocephala stictica BURMEISTER, 1847; Gioscelis near columbica ENDRODI, 1 969; Stenocrates bicarinetus ROBINSON, 1 947; Stenocrates near hardyi DECHAMBRE, 1985; Stenocrates laevicollis KIRSCH, 1870; Onthophagus gazelle (FABRICIUS, 1787); Uroxys gorgon ARROW, 1933.

Bt Corn And European Corn Borer, K. R. Ostlie, W. D. Hutchison, R. L. Hellmich

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Authors and Contributors: J.F. Witkowski, J.L. Wedberg, K.L. Steffey, P.E. Sloderbeck, B.D. Siegfried, M.E. Rice, C.D. Pilcher, D.W. Onstad, C.E. Mason, L.C. Lewis, D.A. Landis, A.J. Keaster, F. Huang, R.A. Higgins, M.J. Haas, M.E. Gray, K.L. Giles, J.E. Foster, P.M. Davis, D.D. Calvin, L.L. Buschman, P.C. Bolin, B.D. Barry, D.A. Andow & D.N. Alstad.

Bt Corn & European Corn Borer

Seed companies are now marketing Bt corn, one of the first tangible fruits of biotechnology that has practical implications for U.S. and Canadian corn farmers. Bt corn hybrids produce an insecticidal protein derived from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, commonly called …

Seasonal Occurrence Of Rice Yellow Mottle Virus In Lowland Rice In Côte D’Ivoire, E. A. Heinrichs, A. A. Sy, S. K. Akator, I. Oyediran

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Monthly plantings of the rice variety Bouaké 189 were made under lowland irrigated conditions, to obtain information on the phenological and seasonal occurrence of pests and diseases on the West African Rice Development Association (WARDA) research farm near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. Regular sampling of insect pests and observations on rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) disease infection throughout the year provided information on the occurrence of RYMV and potential insect vectors. RYMV incidence and grain yields varied depending on planting date, and for a given planting date, varied from one year to another. There was no evidence that RYMV incidence increases …

Oviposition Pheromone In The Simulium Damnosum Complex: Biological Activity Of Chemical Fractions From Gravid Ovaries, P. J. Mccall, R. R. Heath, B. D. Dueben, M. D. Wilson

Entomology Papers from Other Sources

Communal oviposition in the Afrotropical blackfly species complex Simulium damnosum Theobald (Diptera: Simuliidae) is mediated by a pheromone emitted by freshly laid eggs. Previously, two compounds (designated peaks A and B) emanating from fresh eggs were shown to be associated with attractiveness to gravid blackflies in bioassay. The present study investigated the role of these compounds by testing the responses of wild-caught Simulium yahense in Ghana to fractionated hexane extracts of gravid ovaries prepared by gas chromatography (GC). Although the fractions were prepared from Sierra Leonean Simulium teonense, GC analysis of the emissions from fresh S. yahense eggs showed …

Control Of Solenopsis Invicta With Teflubenzuron, D. F. Williams, W. A. Banks, C. S. Lofgren

Entomology Papers from Other Sources

Teflubenzuron baits were active against laboratory colonies of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren. Worker brood production ceased soon after treatment and by four weeks posttreatment, most colonies were devoid of brood. Worker ants did not exhibit any direct effects from treatment with teflubenzuron. As is typical with most insect growth regulators, colony mortality was slow and dependent on old- age attrition of the worker ants. A few (<25) female alates were produced in one of the laboratory colonies at 12 weeks posttreatment.

Mitochondrial Dna Variation Among Muscidifurax Spp. (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae), Pupal Parasitoids Of Filth Flies (Diptera), David B. Taylor, Richard D. Peterson Ii, Allen L. Szalanski, James J. Petersen

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Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and sequencing analyses were used to characterize an amplicon of ~625 bp in 4 of the 5 nominate species of Muscidifurax Girault & Sanders, pupal parasitoids of muscoid flies. A single polymorphic nucleotide site was observed among 2 samples of M. raptor Girault & Sanders. No sequence variation was observed among 3 samples of M. raptorellus Kogan & Legner. The sequence of M. uniraptor Kogan & Legner was identical to that of M. raptorellus. Nucleotide divergence among the Muscidifurax spp. ranged from 0.14 to 0.18 substitutions per nucleotide. Muscidifurax zaraptor Kogan & …

Pest Management Practices Of Crop Consultants In The Midwestern Usa, Robert Wright, Terry A. Devries, Shripat T. Kamble

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

A mail survey was conducted of independent crop consultants in 12 midwestern U.S. states working in corn (Zea mays L.), soybeans [Glycine max (L.) Merrill], wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), and grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench.) during 1993. The survey was conducted to document the acreage of crops monitored by crop consultants, and some of their operational characteristics. Kansas and Nebraska had the greatest reported acreage of crops scouted, over 3 million and 1 million acres, respectively. Total acres scouted were highest for corn, followed by soybeans, wheat, alfalfa (Medlcago sativa L.), and sorghum. Acres …

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 8, No. 16, December 19, 1996

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Flea News 53 (December 1996), Robert E. Lewis

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Robert E. Lewis to retitre from Iowa State University effective January 1, 1997

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Obituaries: Robert S. Traub (October 26, 1916-December 21, 1996); Dorald Mervin Allred (July 11, 1923-June 20, 1996)

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Report: Use of an orally administered insect development inhibitor (Lufenuron) as a flea control agent in the California ground squirrel, Spermophilus beecheyi by Richard M. Davis

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Over the garden fence
Keep trees fresh
December garden hints
Cyclamen care
Protect gift plants
Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo
Agronomy Highlights 1996
Crop Protection Clinic
“Part-time Farming” video
"Returning to the Farm" dates set
Compost marketing
Environmentally friendly holidays
Snow science
Humidity in the home environment affects plants, too
Cybercase of the invisible itches
Bluff Road Landfill rates have increased, but are still low
Where wastes should go
Cut up the world
Biodegradable plastic from corn
earth wellness festival receives grant
1996 Safe Drinking
Water Act: will it affect you? …

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 8, No. 15, November 14, 1996

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Holiday food safety
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Over the garden fence
Snow molds
Harvesting and storing winter squash
November garden hints
Winterizing roses
Winter care for strawberry plants
Harvesting popcorn
"Preparing Ag Professionals for Tomorrow's Challenges"
Emergency conservation program
1996 pesticide container recycling program nets over 17,000 containers
Beef Basics Home Study Courses
Precision Decisions '96
Report illegal dumping!
Household hazardous waste collection on November 2
The aluminum age
Wood for your fireplace
Which spider's the biter? You can't tell from looking at the bite!
Bt corn: environmentally friendly pest control
Cleaning closets? What to do with those unwanted …

Hexapod Herald - Vol. 8, No. 14, October 23, 1996

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Remember safety during harvest
Fall clean up in the orchard
Over the garden fence
Caring for fuchsia
Fall lawn care
October garden hints
The Herb Garden
Set harvest equipment to reduce damage
Center for Grassland Studies offers seminar series
Precision Decisions '96
"Part-time Farming" video
Termite Control Workshop for Homeowners
Garden residue aids wildlife
"Pest-proof" checklist
Yikes! Jumpin' Jiminy Crickets
How did that get in here?
Protect home from outside cold
Environment-conscious shopping can save money
The coolest way to SQUASH an aluminum soda pop can
Make a ground bird feeder
Worried about youth?
Bone health affected by diet
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Hexapod Herald - Vol. 8, No. 13, September 27, 1996

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Hexapod Herald - Vol. 8, No. 12, September 4, 1996

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