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The Effect Of Insects On Seed Set Of Ozark Chinquapin, Castanea Ozarkensis, Colton Zirkle

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Ozark chinquapin (Castanea ozarkensis), once found throughout the Interior Highlands of the United States, has been decimated across much of its range due to accidental introduction of chestnut blight, Cryphonectria parasitica. Efforts have been made to conserve and restore C. ozarkensis, but success requires thorough knowledge of the reproductive biology of the species. Other Castanea species are reported to have characteristics of both wind and insect pollination, but pollination strategies of Ozark chinquapin are unknown. Experiments were conducted to determine the influence of insects on successful pollination of C. ozarkensis, as measured by production of burs and seeds. Exclosure treatments …

On The Identity Of The Adventive Species Of Eufriesea Cockerell In The Usa: Systematics And Potential Distribution Of The Coerulescens Species Group (Hymenoptera, Apidae), Victor H. Gonzalez, Terry Griswold, Marianna Simões

All PIRU Publications

In the summer of 2010, two male specimens of the neotropical orchid bee genus Eufriesea Cockerell were collected in the Guadalupe Mountains of western Texas and southeastern New Mexico, USA. We tentatively identified them as E. coerulescens (Lepeletier de Saint Fargeau) because of the uncertainty surrounding the limits of this taxon and hypothesized that they were members of a persistent bee population, rather than long-distance transient vagrants. The goals of this paper are to clarify the identity of these specimens, assess the species limits of E. coerulescens, and to evaluate suitability of habitats in the USA for this adventive …

Eucnemid Larvae Of The Nearctic Region. Part Vii: Description Of The Larvae Of Nematodes Penetrans (Leconte, 1852) (Coleoptera: Eucnemidae: Macraulacinae: Nematodini), With Notes On Its Hypermetamorphic Life Cycle, Robert L. Otto

Insecta Mundi

Descriptions and illustrations of the triungulin, 5th instar, and prepupal larval forms for Nematodes penetrans (LeConte, 1852) (Coleoptera: Eucnemidae: Macraulacinae: Nematodini) are given. The descriptions are based on triungulins collected in a plastic vial as well as 5th instars and prepupal larval stages collected from hard sections of sugar maple (Acer saccharum Marshall; Aceraceae) logs and limbs. Adults were reared from those pieces placed in plastic bags. Biological information is provided, based on literature search and personal observations. Comparative studies between larvae of N. penetrans and the European species, Nematodes filum (Fabricius, 1801) along with other Nearctic larval forms …

First Record Of Myrmarachne Formicaria (De Geer) (Araneae: Salticidae) In Pennsylvania, Lawrence Barringer

Insecta Mundi

Myrmarachne formicaria (De Geer) (Araneae: Salticidae) is reported from Pennsylvania for the first time, new state record. Seventeen specimens were collected in Lindgren funnel and bucket traps during 2016. This connects the two reported ranges of this species in Ohio and New York.

A New Neotropical Genus In The Laemophloeidae, With Notes On Phloeolaemus Casey (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea), Michael C. Thomas

Insecta Mundi

The genus Paraphloeolaemus Thomas (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea: Laemophloeidae) is described for two new Neotropical species, P. vorticosus Thomas, new species, and P. pterosiagon Thomas, new species. Diagnoses and illustrations are provided.

The following 16 species are transferred from Laemophloeus Dejean (s. l.) to Phloeolaemus Casey: Phloeolaemus anticus (Sharp, 1899: 518) [= Laemophloeus anticus Sharp, 1899], new combination; Phloeolaemus boops (Sharp, 1899: 517) [= Laemophloeus boops Sharp, 1899], new combination; Phloeolaemus castaneipennis (Grouvelle, 1876: 494) [= Laemophloeus castaneipennis Grouvelle, 1876: 494], new combination; Phloeolaemus championi (Sharp, 1899: 516) [= Laemophloeus championi Sharp, 1899], new combination; Phloeolaemus curtus …

The Butterflies (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea) Of Tobago, West Indies: An Updated And Annotated Checklist, Matthew J.W. Cock

Insecta Mundi

Six annotated lists are presented: A, a checklist of the butterf ies (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea) of Tobago (150 species); B, species for which there are no records in the last 80 years (49 species); C, species needing confirmation from Tobago (5 species); D, species not accepted from Tobago (12 species); E, species which are likely to occur in Tobago, but have not been recorded (6 species); and F, species and subspecies recorded from Tobago, but not from Trinidad (2 species and 2 subspecies). Remarkably, 33% of the 150 recorded species have not been reported in the last 80 years. While it …

Description Of The Female Of Callichroma Magnificum Napp And Martins, 2009 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Cerambycinae: Callichromatini), Carlos Taboada-Verona, Juan Pablo Botero, Antonio Santos-Silva

Insecta Mundi

The female of Callichroma magnificum Napp and Martins, 2009 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Cerambycinae: Callichromatini) is described and illustrated for the fi rst time. The geographical distribution of the species is expanded to the Colombian Caribbean and information on the collection site is provided.

The Genus Tomarus Erichson (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Pentodontini) In Argentina, Chile, And Uruguay, Jhon César Neita-Moreno, Brett C. Ratcliffe

Insecta Mundi

The eight species in the genus Tomarus Erichson (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay are reviewed. Tomarus roigjunenti new species and Tomarus spinipenis new species are described from Argentina. We include a key to species, representative habitus illustrations for all species, character illustrations, and distribution maps for each, as well as commentary about the natural history and distributions for each species. Diagnostic characters are discussed for each species, and species relationships are hypothesized based on the analysis of internal and external morphological characters. The male of T. bidentulus (Fairmaire) is described for fi rst time. The following taxonomic changes …

First Records Of The Fulgoroid Planthoppers Cixidia Fusca And Synecdoche Impunctata (Hemiptera: Achilidae) From Missouri, Lawrence Barringer, Claire Ciafre

Insecta Mundi

Cixidia fusca and Synecdoche impunctata (Hemiptera: Achilidae) are reported from Missouri for the first time, new state records. Ecological and trapping information is also provided.

Nueva Especie De Conognatha Eschscholtz (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) De Brasil, Cristian Pineda, Rafael Barros

Insecta Mundi

Se describe e ilustra Conognatha (Pithiscus) caparaoensis Pineda y Barros n. sp. (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), proveniente del sudeste de Brasil.

Conognatha (Pithiscus) caparaoensis Pineda and Barros n. sp. (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), from southeast Brazil is described and illustrated.

Bruchidae Of Chile (Insecta: Coleoptera), John M. Kingsolver, Juan E. Barriga Tuñón, Jesús Romero Nápoles, Michael C. Thomas

Insecta Mundi

Species descriptions, keys to genera and species, and geographical distributions are presented for 43 species of the family Bruchidae (Coleoptera: Chrysomeloidea) for Chile. Of these species, seven are described as new: Acanthoscelides aricae sp. nov., Lithraeus chillan sp. nov., L. comptus sp. nov., L. elguetai sp. nov., L. limari sp. nov., L. lonquimay sp. nov., and L. penai sp. nov. Eight species are endemic to Chile. A list of true host plants and floral records for those with known host associations is presented. Habitus photographs and drawings of pertinent body parts, including male genitalia, are provided. References pertaining to the …

A New Genus And Two New Species Of Argentine Rhinotragini (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Cerambycinae), James E. Wappes, Antonio Santos-Silva

Insecta Mundi

Rhopalessa irwini sp.nov. and Rhinion parkeri gen. nov., sp. nov. (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Cerambycinae, Rhinotragini) are described from Argentina. A key to species of Rhopalessa is provided.

Genome-Wide Analysis Of Atp-Binding Cassette (Abc) Transporters In The Sweetpotato Whitefly, Bemisia Tabaci, Lixia Tian, Tianxue Song, Rongjun He, Yang Zeng, Wen Xie, Qingjun Wu, Shaoli Wang, Xuguo Zhou, Youjun Zhang

Entomology Faculty Publications

Background: ABC transporter superfamily is one of the largest and ubiquitous groups of proteins. Because of their role in detoxification, insect ABC transporters have gained more attention in recent years. In this study, we annotated ABC transporters from a newly sequenced sweetpotato whitefly genome. Bemisia tabaci Q biotype is an emerging global invasive species that has caused extensive damages to field crops as well as ornamental plants.

Results: A total of 55 ABC transporters containing all eight described subfamilies (A to H) were identified in the B. tabaci Q genome, including 8 ABCAs, 3 ABCBs, 6 ABCCs, 2 ABCDs, 1 …

The Bees Of A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport, Nacogdoches, Texas, Ryan J. Pingedot, Daniel J. Bennett

Undergraduate Research Conference

The United States is home to about 4,000 species of native bees, and many are critically important due to the pollination services they provide (Buchman & Nabhan 1996). Most of these are inconspicuous, solitary bees that nest in the ground. In recent years, a number of bee species have been shown to be in decline (Burkle 2013). Due to these declines, it is important to study and provide habitat for local bee populations.

As a result of periodic mowing, the surroundings of the A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport in Nacogdoches County, Texas provide a grassy, prairie-like habitat that results in …

Five New Species Of Chrysina Kirby (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae), David C. Hawks

Insecta Mundi

Five new species of Chrysina Kirby (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae) are described from Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico: Chrysina falcifera Hawks, C. galbina Hawks, C. juxtaprasina Hawks, C. paulseni Hawks, and C. sagacita Hawks.

Ixodes Brunneus (Acari: Ixodidae) From Two Bird Hosts: A New Michigan Tick, Richard S. Keith, Brenda S. Keith, William C. Scharf, Sarah A. Hamer

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The tick Ixodes brunneus Koch (Acari: Ixodidae) is reported for the first time in Michigan from two bird hosts at two locations in the lower peninsula. All stages of this tick exclusively feed on birds, and are primarily known from the southern U.S., although abundant records occur from northern states. The role of this species as a vector of pathogens is discussed.

First Report Of Leptomantispa Pulchella (Banks, 1912) (Neuroptera: Mantispidae) From Iowa, Edwin L. Freese, Paul K. Lago

The Great Lakes Entomologist

An adult specimen of Leptomantispa pulchella (Banks) (Neuroptera: Mantispidae) was collected in southeast Iowa. Published records indicate the species is present in southwestern Canada and much of Central America, but this is the first published report of this species from Iowa.

Feeding Records Of True Bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) From Wisconsin, Supplement, Andrew H. Williams

The Great Lakes Entomologist

In order to understand any animal and its habitat requirements, we must know what it eats. Reported here are observations of feeding by 27 species of true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) encountered in various habitats in Wisconsin over the years 2003–2014. This is the first report of Anasa repetita Heidemann (Coreidae) from Wisconsin.

Macromia Alleghaniensis (Odonata: Macromiidae): New For Michigan, With Clarifications Of Northern Records, Julie A. Craves, Darrin S. O’Brien

The Great Lakes Entomologist

An Alleghany River Cruiser, Macromia alleghaniensis Williamson (Odonata: Macromiidae), collected in Cass County, Michigan on 18 June 2014, represents the first record of the species for the state, as well as the northernmost unequivocal record in North America. Other records north of 40° latitude are clarified and discussed.

Occurrence Of Treehopper (Hemiptera: Membracidae) Bycatch On Purple Panel Traps And Lindgren Funnel Traps In Pennsylvania, With New State Records, Lawrence Barringer

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Surveys for invasive insects in Pennsylvania conducted from 2009-2013 captured large numbers of native treehoppers (Hemiptera: Membracidae). These were collected using Lindgren funnel traps and purple prism traps totaling 1,434 specimens in eight tribes, 20 genera, and 57 species. As a result of this work Pennsylvania now has four new published species records: Heliria gibberata Ball 1925, Palonica pyramidata (Uhler 1877), Telamona projecta Butler 1877, and Telamona westcotti Goding 1893. With proper site selection Lindgren funnel traps may be able to capture ten to hundreds of treehoppers in a single season, especially within the Smiliinae: Smiliini and Telamonini.