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An Annotated List Of The Orthoptera Of Beaver Island, Lake Michigan, R. G. Bland

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Thirty-six species of Orthoptera were collected from Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan. Species distribution was Tetrigidae, 4; Acrididae, 16; Tettigoniidae, 8; Gryllacrididae, 1; and Gryllidae, 7.

Late Lilac, Syringa Villosa: New Host Of The Lace Bug Leptoypha Mutica (Heteroptera: Tingidae), A. G. Wheeler Jr.

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The lace bug Leptoypha mutica, a specialist on trees and shrubs of the Oleaceae, feeds mainly on ash, Fraxinus spp., and fringetree, Chionanthus virginicus. In July 1987 and 1988, nymphs and adults were observed on late lilac, Syringa villosa, in a landscape planting in northwestern Pennsylvania. Infested leaves showed chlorotic blotches, the damage concentrated around midribs and lateral veins. This is the first report of lilac serving as a host for a North American tingid.

Insect Pests Associated With Birdsfoot Trefoil, Lotus Corniculatus, In Wisconsin, Mark S. Wipfli, John L. Wedberg, David B. Hogg, Thomas D. Syverud

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Insect surveys taken during 1984-1986 in Ashland and Bayfield Counties of northern Wisconsin revealed that several potential insect pest species were common in birdsfoot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus. Three plant bug species, including: the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris: alfalfa plant bug, Adelphocoris lineolatus; and Plagiognathus chrysanthemi were abundant in most sampled fields. P. chrysanthemi was the most abundant species, was only present in the northern locations, and completed one generation per year. A. lineolatus and L. lineolaris were second and third in abundance, respectively, and completed two generations per year. Population levels of the potato leafhopper, Empoasca fabae. …

State Records And Confirmations Of Arkansas Flat Bugs (Heteroptera: Aradidae), Steven J. Taylor, J. E. Mcpherson

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Eight aradid species are reported for the first time from Arkansas including Aneurus pygmaeus, Aradus cincticornis, Aradus crenatus, Quilnus niger, Mezira granulata, Mezira lobata, Mezira sayi, and Neuroctenus simplex. The presence of Aradus acufus, Aradus falleni, and Aradus robustus in Arkansas is confirmed.

Some Aspects Of The Biology Of A Predaceous Anthomyiid Fly, Coenosia Tigrina, Francis A. Drummond, Eleanor Groden, D. L. Haynes, Thomas C. Edens

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The results of a two-year study in Michigan on the incidence of Coenosia tigrina adults under different onion production practices is presented. In Michigan, C. tigrina has three generations and is more abundant in organic agroecosystems than chemically-intensive onion production systems.

Two New Genera Of Hemisarcoptidae (Acari: Astigmata) From The Huron Mountains Of Northern Michigan, Barry M. Oconnor, Marilyn A. Houck

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Two new genera and species of Hemisarcoptidae, Superioropus huronmontanus and Huronopus michiganensis are described from deutonymphs phoretic on ichneumonid wasps from the Huron Mountains, Marquette County, Michigan.

Descriptions Of Nymphal Instars Of Abedus Breviceps (Hemiptera: Belostomatidae), S. L. Keffer, J. E. Mcpherson

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The 1st-5th instars of Abedus breviceps Still, collected from a Texas population, are described and illustrated. They can be separated most easily by overall body length and width, and by the length of the mesonotal wing pads.

Bacteria As Ovipositional Attractants For Aedes Aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae), Dana Hasselschwert, C. Lee Rockett

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The effectiveness of selected bacterial species as ovipositional attractants for Aedes aegypti was compared. Bacterial washes, in glass containers, were utilized as ovipositional substrates and subsequent egg counts determined the degree of ovipositional attractiveness. Among others, Bacillus cereus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were noted as being effective attractants. It was concluded that A. aegypti displays discriminatory behavior in selecting individual bacterial species for oviposition.

Observations On Parental Care In The Family Aradidae (Heteroptera)., Steven J. Taylor

The Great Lakes Entomologist

New observations of maternal care by Neuroctenus simplex and N. elongatus are reported.

The Bindweed Plume Moth, Emmelina Monodactyla (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae): First Host Record For Phaeogenes Vincibilis (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), Foster Forbes Purrington, Deborah H. Stinner

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The first host record for Phaeogenes (= Oronotus) vincibilis, a solitary ichneumonine pupal parasite, is the bindweed plume moth, Emmelina monodactyla.

Attraction Of Acorn-Infesting Cydia Latiferreana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) To Pheromone-Baited Traps, J. W. Peacock, S. L. Wright, J. R. Galford

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Males of acorn-infesting Cydia latiferreana are attracted to an equilibrium mixture of the four isomers of 8, 10-dodecadien-l-ol acetate, the virgin female-produced pheromone. Trap height relative to the height of trees in which traps are placed seems to be a significant factor influencing moth catches at attractant-baited traps. In an oak woodlot and in an oak nursery, catches of male moths were greater in traps placed near the upper periphery of the canopy than at traps deployed at lower levels in the tree. Practical application of pheromone-baited traps in a forest situation will require further study on lure formulation and …

Ectoparasitic Arthropods Collected From Some Northern Ohio Mammals, C. Lee Rockett, Scott A. Johnston

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Ectoparasitic arthropods were collected from some fur-bearing mammals in northern Ohio. Specimens representing seven mammalian species were examined and found to collectively harbor acarines, fleas, and biting lice. Species determinations were made and new host and state records noted.

Pheromone Lures To Monitor Sparse Populations Of Spruce Budworm, Choristoneura Fumiferana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), David G. Grimble

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Four types of spruce budworm pheromone lures were field-tested in sparse spruce budworm populations in Maine. BioLures® with constant pheromone emission rates less than 1.0, ca. 1.0-1.5, and ca. 15.0 micrograms of pheromone per day were compared to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) lures with rapidly decreasing pheromone emission rates. Mean trap catch was roughly proportional to lure emission rates. All lures continued to catch moths over the entire flight period but moth catches with the three lowest emission-rate lures were judged to be too low. BioLures with the highest emission rate (15.0 micrograms of pheromone per day) showed the lowest variability …

Observations On The Puddling Behavior Of The Canadian Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio Glaucus Canadensis In Northern Michigan, J. Mark Scriber, Matthew P. Ayres

The Great Lakes Entomologist

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The occurrence of "puddling" behavior in Lepidoptera has been reviewed by M. J. Norris (1936) by J. A. Downes (1973) and by P. H. Adler (1982). Butterflies have been previously reported on mammalian dung, urine, perspiration, saliva, salt, blood, campfire ashes, aphid honeydew, tree sap and animal carrion. The rarity of female puddling in butterflies, particularly the tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) has been recently addressed by two studies (Berger and Lederhouse 1985, Scriber 1987).

Malathion Resistance In Larvae Of Some Southern Minnesota Populations Of The Indianmeal Moth, Plodia Interpunctella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), Infesting Bulk-Stored Shelled Corn, W. A. Sumner Ii, P. K. Harein, Bh. Subramanyam

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Larvae of 21 field collected populations of the Indianmeal moth, Plodia interpunctella, infesting stored shelled corn in southern Minnesota were tested for their susceptibility to malathion in the laboratory. A population that was a composite of the 21 populations and a malathion susceptible population were also tested for their susceptibility to malathion, pirimiphos-methyl and chlorpyrifos-methyl. Comparison of the LDso values of the field populations with the malathion susceptible population indicated that the field populations were ca. 33- to 625-fold resistant to malathion. The composite field population was ca. 243-fold resistant to malathion, and this population was 3.2-fold cross-resistant to …

Courtship Behavior In Habronattus Captiosus (Araneae: Salticidae), Bruce Cutler

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Courtship display of Habronattus captiosus involves several behavioral elements common to other members of the Habronattus coecatus species group. The one unique element is vibration of the patellae when raised over the opisthosoma. Male-male interactions included an agonistic display and grappling. Fourteen male-female interactions were observed, which exhibited various combinations of display elements. There was one successful mating and one case of cannibalism by a male.

Chrysochus Auratus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Absolved As Pecan Pest, Charles E. Williams

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Chrysochus auratus, the dogbane beetle, has been erroneously implicated as a pecan defoliator in the early literature. Alternative scenarios suggest other chrysomelid species that may have been responsible for the defoliation.

Use Of Baited Pitfall Traps For Monitoring Pales Weevil, Hylobius Pales (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Kenneth F. Raffa, David W. A. Hunt

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Pitfall traps baited with ethanol and turpentine serve as an effective tool for monitoring pales weevil (Hylobius pales) populations. Males and females are equally attracted to this bait. Neither component alone showed any attractiveness. The presence of a pine stem for weevil feeding does not affect the number or sex ratio of captured weevils. The potential of using attraction to baited traps as a sampling method for pales weevil is discussed.

Spring Season Survey Of The Urban Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Of Chicago, Illinois, Donald L. Baumgartner

The Great Lakes Entomologist

During May 1980, 1165 blowflies of 12 species were trapped on chemically enhanced rat carrion baits in a dense urban setting in Chicago. In descending order, Cynomyopsis cadaverina, Lucilia sericata, and Phormia regina were the most abundant species recovered (92% of total). These results are contrasted with other nearby blowfly surveys.

Araphe Carolina In Illinois (Hemiptera: Largidae), John K. Bouseman

The Great Lakes Entomologist

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Araphe carolina (Herrich-Schaffer) is a little-known species that has been recorded "from North Carolina south to Florida, thence west through Tennessee to Arizona and Baja California" (Halstead, 1972). Froeschner (1944) characterized it as a "scarce species" in recording it from five counties in the Ozark Region of southern Missouri. The purpose of this note is to provide the first records of A. carolina in Illinois and incidentally to provide the first record of any largid bug in the state.