bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Additional support for an association between OLR1 and milk fat traits in cattle
Authors: Khatib H. , Rosa G. J. M. , Weigel K. , Schiavini F. , Santus E. , Bagnato A.
Published: April 2007

The bovine oxidized LDL receptor 1 (OLR1) was chosen as a candidate gene for association tests with milk composition traits. Genotyping of 773 Italian Brown Swiss for a SNP at position 8232 in OLR1 (NW_215807:g.8232C>A) revealed a frequency of 0.95 for the g.8232C allele. The University of Wisconsin Holstein resource population was genotyped for the OLR1 NW_215807:g.[7160C>T; 7161A>G; 8232C>A] SNPs, and four haplotypes were inferred based on the genotypes of sires and their daughters. Oxidized LDL receptor 1 haplotypes were significantly associated with fat percentage (P = 0.0015). Haplotype [C; A; C] was associated with a significant increase in fat percentage when compared with the other haplotypes.
Construction of a river buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) whole‐genome radiation hybrid panel and preliminary RH mapping of chromosomes 3 and 10
Authors: Amaral M. E. J. , Owens K. E. , Elliott J. S. , Fickey C. , Schäffer A. A. , Agarwala R. , Womack J. E.
Published: April 2007

The buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is a source of milk and meat, and also serves as a draft animal. In this study, a 5000‐rad whole‐genome radiation hybrid (RH) panel for river buffalo was constructed and used to build preliminary RH maps for BBU3 and BBU10 chromosomes. The preliminary maps contain 66 markers, including coding genes, cattle expressed sequence tags (ESTs) and microsatellite loci. The RH maps presented here are the starting point for mapping additional loci that will allow detailed comparative maps between buffalo, cattle and other species whose genomes may be mapped in the future. A large quantity of DNA has been prepared from the cell lines forming the river buffalo RH panel and will be made publicly available to the international community both for the study of chromosome evolution and for the improvement of traits important to the role of buffalo in animal agriculture.
Child protection, family support and social work: a critical appraisal of the Department of Health research studies in child protection
Authors: Parton Nigel
Published: April 2007

This paper provides a critical appraisal of the Department of Health Research Studies in Child Protection and their recommendations for policy and practice. It argues that there are a number of conceptual and methodological problems and a failure to thoroughly articulate and represent the tensions and complexities of child protection work, particularly at the point of allegation and initial referral. In the process it fails to fully appreciate the significance of risk in the current social and political climate, the way front‐line professionals, particularly social workers, are held to account and the nature of the responsibilities they carry. As a consequence, the paper suggests that attempts to shift the balance of policy and practice from narrowly defined child protection to family support for children in need may be far more difficult than the research suggests.
Significant harm and children's experiences of domestic violence
Authors: Brandon Marian , Lewis Ann
Published: April 2007

This is the first of two papers concerning children and domestic violence, both of which draw on findings from a Department of Health commissioned study of children suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. This paper discusses the ways in which children appear to be harmed by witnessing violence between their parents or parental figures. A brief review is offered of the literature concerning the developmental and behavioural effects on children who have lived with domestic violence. Selected findings from the research study are then discussed. Out of a cohort of 105 maltreated or neglected children, 49 were discovered to be regularly witnessing violence between parents at home. The emotional, social and behavioural effects on 28 children who were studied in detail are presented, through three case studies. Examples are offered of the way in which professionals overlook, discount or downgrade the harm to the child from this hostility. The emotional impact on the child of living with domestic violence rarely forms part of the assessment of significant harm made at the child protection conference; nor does it feature in subsequent plans to protect the child.
Child protection revisited: balancing state intervention and family autonomy through social work processes
Authors: Seden Janet , Hardiker Pauline , Barker Mary
Published: April 2007

This paper explores selected findings from a qualitative study of the 1989 Children Act, which examined ways in which the new definitions of significant harm were being interpreted in practice. Significant harm is seen as a major site where state intervention and family autonomy are balanced, especially through establishing thresholds for intervention. The data are analysed in relation to the social work processes of assessment, intervention and evaluation. These are seen as a series of interactions between families and practitioners, in which goals are identified, methods used and resources mobilized. Key decisions and levels of change address the paramountry of the child's welfare. These processes are also under‐pinned by new legislative requirements. The practitioners displayed their professionalism during a period of transition and change. Social work processes facilitated non‐judgemental practices which empowered the families in the difficult circumstances of their lives. The paper concludes that balancing state intervention and family autonomy requires social work of a high order and a profound understanding of complex issues.
Families formed as a result of donor insemination: the views of semen donors
Authors: Daniels Ken R. , Curson Ruth , Lewis Gillian M.
Published: April 2007

This paper reports the views and feelings of semen donors at two London donor insemination (Dl) programmes regarding the recipients of Dl and the families created by this method. In particular it reports on: the types of recipients that donors wish to assist; their understanding of the legal position of donors and Di fathers; their views on the‘matching’ of donors and Dl fathers; their perception of Dl offspring's need or desire for information about the donor; their views on whether parents should tell their offspring about their Dl conception and regarding the secrecy surrounding Dl in general; and what they believe the community thinks about Dl. Overall, the donors perceive Dl families as being normal, and are very supportive of the autonomy and privacy of these families, but they also have concerns about the needs of the offspring. The authors draw attention to the need to take into account the views of donors in forming assisted reproduction policies, and also the need for the interests of the child to be paramount, as they are in the case of adoption.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and Canadian implementation efforts for indigenous children and youth
Authors: Mitchell Richard C.
Published: April 2007

Since playing the role of co‐host at the 1990 World Summit for Children in New York, Canada has promoted the adoption of the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child at home and abroad. What impact has this unprecedented international human rights document had on Canadian First Nations, Inuit and other Aboriginal groups? This paper looks at Canada's implementation of this UN Convention, and specifically at Canadian initiatives for indigenous children and youth. The Indian Act, upon which the Canadian government has based its control over Aboriginals since 1876, is explained. Five national organizations representing various Aboriginal perspectives have reviewed the federal government's efforts to honour the World Summit's‘First Call for Children,’ and the emergent issues for at‐risk children's programming on‐ and off‐reserve are reviewed. The‘best interests of the child’ ideology that has guided the developed world's notions of children's rights has evolved in a cultural and value‐laden context that must now be left for indigenous social scientists, children and youth around the globe to decide for themselves.
Child protection and research: understanding the messages
Authors: Owen Morag
Published: April 2007

This paper contributes to the debate which has followed publication of the recent Department of Health research in child protection. From the viewpoint of one of the researchers, it surveys the criticisms presented by Nigel Parton (Parton 19%). It suggests that the problems he identifies are not irresolvable, and that improve‐ments in social work policy and practice are feasible, as long as the stance taken by the researchers is correctly understood.
Short‐term care for children
Authors: Boushel Margaret , Robinson Carol
Published: April 2007

Research into short‐term care services for children has largely concerned provision for disabled children and their families: a reflection of the greater development of services for disabled children than their non‐disabled peers. This paper describes the range of services in the UK, identifies current gaps in provision as well as some of the factors that affect uptake and user satisfaction with services. It concludes with a summary of current issues of concern for practitioners and policy‐makers, including the importance of making services more child‐centred and attractive to a wider cross‐section of families.
‘Boil and Bite’ mouth guards for direct laryngoscopy
Authors: Crossland G.J. , Pfleiderer A.G.
Published: April 2007

Keypoints

• ‘Boil and Bite’ mouth guards are an alternative to conventional silicone guards in direct laryngoscopy.

• These guards are less likely to displace.

• They are cheap and easy to prepare.
Recto‐colonic reflex is impaired in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Authors: Van Der Veek P. P. J. , Steenvoorden M. , Steens J. , Van Der Schaar P. J. , Brussee J. , Masclee A. A. M.
Published: April 2007

Abstract  Motor and sensory dysfunction of the gut are present in a subset of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Recent studies have demonstrated the presence of a recto‐colonic inhibitory reflex in healthy humans. It is not known whether this reflex exists in IBS. We studied rectal compliance, perception and the recto‐colonic reflex by measuring volume responses of the descending colon to rectal distentions by barostat in 26 IBS patients and 13 healthy controls under both fasting and postprandial conditions. In the fasting state, rectal distention inhibited colonic tone and phasic motility to a similar extent in health and IBS. After a meal, rectal distention inhibited colonic tone and phasic motility to a lesser degree (P < 0.05) in IBS than health. Under postprandial but not fasting conditions, rectal distentions of increasing intensity were associated with higher pain scores in IBS than in health. Rectal distention inhibits tonic and phasic motility of the descending colon in healthy controls and in IBS patients. Postprandially this recto‐colonic inhibitory reflex is impaired and attenuated in IBS patients compared with controls. These findings point to an altered reflex function in IBS and have implications for pathophysiology and therapy.
Rectal hyposensitivity: evaluation of anal sensation in female patients with refractory constipation with and without faecal incontinence*
Authors: Vasudevan S. P. , Scott S.m. , Gladman M. A. , Lunniss P. J.
Published: April 2007

Abstract  Rectal hyposensitivity (RH) is commonly found in patients with intractable constipation, faecal incontinence or both. Anal sensation may also be blunted in these conditions. We aimed to determine whether RH is associated with anal hyposensitivity, which may reflect a combined viscero‐somatic neuropathy. One hundred and fifty‐eight female patients with chronic constipation underwent physiological investigation including rectal sensation to volumetric balloon distension, and distal anal mucosal sensation to electrostimulation. Data were also obtained from 32 healthy female volunteers. Anal mucosal electrosensory thresholds were significantly higher in patients compared with volunteers (median: 2.4 mA, range: 0.4–19.6 vs 1.1 mA, range: 0.1–4.2, respectively), although the patient group was older (P < 0.0001), but there was no difference (P = 0.572) in the incidence of blunted anal sensation between those with normal rectal sensation (n = 113, 20% abnormal) and RH (n = 45, 24% abnormal). Irrespective of rectal sensory function, there was a strong association between symptom duration (P = 0.012) and anal hyposensitivity. One‐fifth of constipated female patients had evidence of diminished anal sensation. However, the presence of RH was not associated with an increased frequency of anal hyposensitivity, thereby suggesting that different aetiopathogenic mechanisms underlie the development of anal and rectal hyosensitivity. Further studies in carefully selected, homogenous patient populations are necessary to elucidate these mechanisms.
A NEW GENUS OF RHYPAROCHROMINAE (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE) FROM QUEENSLAND
Authors: Woodward T. E.
Published: April 2007

The new genus Austroxestus and the new species Austroxestus carnarvoni are described and compared with related Lethaeini. The fourth instar nymph is described.
PSILOPSOCUS MIMULUS SP. N. (PSOCOPTERA: PSILOPSOCIDAE) REPRESENTING A FAMILY NEW TO AUSTRALIA
Authors: Smithers C. N.
Published: April 2007

Psilopsocus mimulus sp. n., the first representative of the family Psilopsocidae from Australia, is described and the distribution of the family given; an African form known from nymphs only is mentioned.
NOTES ON AUSTRALIAN LYCAENIDAE (LEPIDOPTERA)
Authors: Macqueen J.
Published: April 2007

Notes are presented on food plants, distribution and life histories of Hypochrysops cyane (Waterhouse & Lyell), Lucia limbaria Swainson, Ogyris ianthis Waterhouse, Ogyris aenone Waterhouse and Jalmenus daemeli Semper. The known range of O. ianthis is extended from the Sydney area to South Queensland and O. aenone from North Queensland to South Queensland. J. daemeli is recorded feeding on Eucalyptus spp.
THE OCCURRENCE OF THE GENUS ANTONINA (HOMOPTERA: COCCOIDEA) IN QUEENSLAND
Authors: Brimblecombe A. R.
Published: April 2007

The coccid parasite of Cyperus rotundus L., Antonina australis Green, is transferred to the genus Kuwanina, and Kuwanina hillii Laing is regarded as a synonym of K. australis. Queensland records of Antonina indica Green are referred to A. graminis (Maskell).
A NEW GENUS OF TERMITES (ISOPTERA) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Gay F. J.
Published: April 2007

A new genus of termites, Incolitermes, is erected to accommodate the species pumilus, previously placed in the genus Ahamitermes. The reasons for this transfer are given, together with diagnoses of the two genera as now defined.
A FURTHER CONTRIBUTION TO OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE PACHYGRONTHINAE (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE)*
Authors: Slater J. A.
Published: April 2007

Pachygrontha braziliensis sp. n. (Brazil), P. variegata sp. n. (New Guinea) and Opistholeptus indicus sp. n. (India and Thailand) are described and their affinities discussed. Stenophyella africana Lindberg is transferred to Cymophyes Fieber. Pachygrontha angularis Reuter is redescribed. Lectotypes are designated for Pachygrontha compacta Distant, P. walkeri Distant, P. lewisi Distant, Oedancula bimaculata (Distant), O. meridionalis Stål, O. notata Stål, and Magninus typicus Distant, and a paralectotype for Pachyphlegyas modigliani modigliani (Lethierry). New locality records are given for 40 species of Pachygronthinae, ecological data for 6 species, and nymphal descriptions of 5 species. A key is given to the known fifth instar nymphs of Oedancala Amyot and Serville.

†Department of Zoology and Entomology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.
A FURTHER PEST SPECIES OF SILVERFISH (THYSANURA) FROM AUSTRALIA, WITH A KEY TO THE DOMESTIC SPECIES
Authors: Watson J. A. L. , Li C. S.
Published: April 2007

Acrotelsa collaris (Fabr.), a widespread tropical pest, is recorded from Darwin. A key is given to the six species of silverfish now known to infest buildings in Australia.
NOTES ON THE GENUS JALMENUS (LEPIDOPTERA: LYCAENIDAE) WITH A DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES
Authors: Kerr J. F. R. , Macqueen J.
Published: April 2007

Jalmenus pseudictinus sp. n. is described from southern Queensland and the identity of J. schraderi (Felder) is discussed. J. eichhorni Staudinger is shown to be a species distinct from J. evagoras (Donovan).
A NEW GENUS OF NOTONEMOURINAE (PLECOPTERA: CAPNIIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Weir T. A.
Published: April 2007

Varioperla gen. n. and its type species V. maculata sp. n. are described and figured. This is the first record of the Notonemourinae from Queensland.
A SECOND SPECIES OF LESTOIDEA TILLYARD (ODONATA: ZYGOPTERA)
Authors: Watson J. A. L.
Published: April 2007

A second species of Lestoidea, L. barbarae sp. n., from northern Queensland is described. Apparently sympatric with L. conjuncta Till., it is larger and has the venation less reduced and anal appendages of different form.
INTERPOPULATION KARYOTYPE DIFFERENCES IN AUSTRALIAN IRIDOMYRMEX OF THE “DETECTUS” GROUP (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE: DOLICHODERINAE)
Authors: Crozier R. H.
Published: April 2007

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A haploid number of nine was found in each of three population samples of the “detectus” group of the ant genus Iridomyrmex, but differences occurred in the morphology of the three smallest chromosomes, the remaining six large metacentrics being similar throughout.
THE SPECIFIC STATUS OF PSEUDODIPSAS ILLIDGEI WATERHOUSE AND LYELL STAT. N. (LEPIDOPTERA: LYCAENIDAE)
Authors: Kerr J. F. R. , Macqueen J. , Sands D. P.
Published: April 2007

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Pseudodipsas illidgei Waterhouse and Lyell stat.n. is shown to be a species distinct from P. myrmecophila Waterhouse and Lyell.
PARASITES AND OTHER ORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH NESTS OF AMEGILLA FRIESE (HYMENOPTERA: ANTHOPHORINAE)
Authors: Cardale Josephine
Published: April 2007

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Amegilla (Amegilla) pulchra (Smith) (Anthophorinae, Anthophorini) is parasitised by Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Blanchard) (Anthophorinae, Melectini), Miltogramma sp. (Sarcophagidae), Zonitis sp. (Meloidae), and fungus, and information is given on the habits of the parasites and the number of cells parasitised. A specimen of Thyreus nitidulus (Fabricius) was seen working in a nest. Trogoderma apicenne Reitter (Dermestidae) and Lasioderma serricorne (Fabricius) (Anobiidae) were reared on debris in old cells.

Amegilla (Asarapoda) sp. is parasitised by Thyreus lugubris (Smith).

Pyemotes ventricosus (Newport) (Acarina, Pyemotidae) killed pupae of both species of Amegillain open cells.

A. (A.) pulchra is the first hymenopterous host recorded for an Australian Meloid.
DRAGONFLY TYPES FROM THE DOBSON COLLECTION, WITH THE DESIGNATION OF LECTOTYPES
Authors: Watson J. A. L.
Published: April 2007

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The primary type material of five species of Odonata, previously in the collection of Roderick Dobson, has been transferred to the Australian National Insect Collection, Canberra. It comprises the holotypes of Archaeophya adamsi Fraser and Micromidia rodericki Fraser, and the type series of Gynacantha dobsoni Fraser, Argiolestes calcaris Fraser, and Argiolestes calcaris tenuis Fraser, from which lectotypes are designated.

A neotype is selected for Agriolestes griseus subgriseus Fraser.
SOME OBSERVATIONS ON THE MALPIGHIAN TUBULES AND OVARIOLES IN MYRMECIA DISPAR (CLARK) (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)
Authors: Gray B. , Lamb K. P.
Published: April 2007

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Myrmecia dispar (Clark) workers have a variable number of malpighian tubules; the number counted ranged from 21 to 29. The larger workers tend to have more tubules than smaller workers. Two male specimens had 16 tubules and 3 queen specimens had 23, 23 and 26 tubules respectively. Workers collected in winter and summer had 10 well developed polytrophic ovarioles while the queens had 18 ovarioles.
A NEW FAMILY OF CADDIS‐FLIES FROM AUSTRALIA (TRICHOPTERA: TASIMIIDAE)
Authors: Riek E. F.
Published: April 2007

The genusTasimiais transferred from Sericostomatidae and Molannidae, in both of which it has previously been placed, in the latter through its synonymMolanniella, to a new family, Tasimiidae. The family is considered to be most closely related to Lepidostomatidae. The larva, larval case, pupa, pupal case, and adult ofTasimia natasiaare illustrated.
CYCLIC OVARIOLE CHANGES IN ANOPHELES FARAUTI LAVERAN (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) IN PAPUA‐NEW GUINEA
Authors: Spencer Margaret , Christian Stanley H.
Published: April 2007

The ovariole picture seen on dissection of exit window‐trapped, fed Anopheles farauti females differed in three areas of Papua‐New Guinea. The differences are described and explained. The contraction of the pedicels after oviposition is independent of development of the oocytes after feeding; the condition of pedicels and oocytes on dissection can give clues to the behaviour patterns and house‐resting habits of this species in different areas of its distribution.
THE LARVAE OF AUSTRALIAN IXODIDAE (ACARINA: IXODOIDEA)
Authors: Roberts F. H. S.
Published: April 2007

These studies are based on the larvae of 29 of the 52 species of Ixodidae recorded from Australia. The 29 species comprise 13 species of Ixodes, 6 species of Haemaphysalis, 1 species of Boophilus, 1 species of Rhipicephalus, 5 species of Amblyomma, and 3 species of Aponomma; larvae of 11 species are described for the first time.

Descriptions, illustrations, and with the genera Ixodes and Haemaphysalis keys also, are given. The descriptions include the respective chaetotaxy patterns which are considered of value for generic and in many instances also for specific diagnosis.
RECORDS OF COLEOPTERA ASSOCIATED WITH STORED PRODUCTS IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Winks R. G.
Published: April 2007

Nineteen species of Coleoptera of the families Carabidae, Staphylinidae, Melyridae, Nitidulidae, Rhizophagidae, Cryptophagidae, Biphyllidae, Lathridiidae and Tenebrionidae are recorded from stored cereals in Australia.
THE USE OF MUSHROOM ENZYMES FOR SOFTENING INSECT CUTICLE
Authors: Weinstock M. , Mcdonald F. J. D.
Published: April 2007

A modification of a technique employing mushroom enzyme for softening insect cuticle is described.
A NEW SPECIES OF BRACHYHESMA (APOIDEA: COLLETIDAE)
Authors: Exley Elizabeth M.
Published: April 2007

A new species Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) apicalis is described.
A SUPPLEMENT TO THE REVISION OF EURYGLOSSINA (APOIDEA: COLLETIDAE)
Authors: Exley Elizabeth M.
Published: April 2007

Two species, Euryglossina haemodonta and E. aurantia are described as new. In addition, males of E. argocephala Exley are described for the first time.
OVIPOSITION, EGG DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER FEATURES OF THE BIOLOGY OF FIVE SPECIES OF LYCTIDAE (COLEOPTERA)
Authors: Rosel A.
Published: April 2007

Some variations to the reported mode of larval eclosion of Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) and Lyctus planicollis LeConte and the embryonic development and early larval activity of Lyctus discedens Blackburn, Lyctus africanus Lesne and Minthea rugicollis (Walker) have been observed. Some further data are presented to explain the purpose of the mandibular grooving of the wood surface by L. brunneus. Diagnostic characters for the sexing of L. discedens are described and observations on sex ratios, and other aspects of the biology of the five lyctid species have been made.
CANNIBALISM AND PREDATION BY ADULT MALES OF THE TWO‐SPOTTED MITE TETRANYCHUS URTICAE (KOCH) (ACARINA: TETRANYCHIDAE)
Authors: Lee Betty
Published: April 2007

Predation of adult males of two‐spotted mites on one another, and on adult females of Panonychus ulmi (Koch) is recorded.
A NEW SUBFAMILY FOR MUNYCHRYIA WALKER AND GEPHYRONEURA TURNER (LEPIDOPTERA:ANTHELIDAE) AND THE DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Common I. F. B. , McFarland N.
Published: April 2007

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Munychryia Walker and Gephyroneura Turner are separated from other Anthelidae as the Munychryiinae subfam. nov., using characters of both adult and immature stages. A new species, M. periclyta, is described from south‐western Australia.
CEROPLASTES SINENSIS DEL GUERCIO (HOMOPTERA: COCCIDAE), A WAX SCALE NEW TO AUSTRALIA
Authors: Snowball G. J.
Published: April 2007

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Ceroplastes sinensis Del Guercio was recorded for the first time in Australia in August 1966, in the vicinity of Sydney. The scale is widely distributed overseas, occurring in Europe, Africa, China and New Zealand. It infests a wide range of host plants including commercial citrus. Males occur but comprise only about 3 per cent. of the population. The male insect has 6 instars, one of which, the true third instar, is described for the first time. The principal natural enemies of C. sinensis are Aneristus ceroplastae Howard, Metaphycus helvolus (Compere) and Scutellista cyanea Motschulsky. Their current abundance is too low to influence the abundance of the scale.
ANALGOID MITES (PROCTOPHYLLODIDAE) FROM THE DICAEIDAE (AVES: PASSERIFORMES)†
Authors: Atyeo* Warren T.
Published: April 2007

Four species of Monojoubertia Radford, 1950 (Proctophyllodidae, Proctophyllodinae) are (re)described: M. securigera (Trouessart, 1885) [=Proctophyllodes (Alloptes) securiger] from Dicaeum hirundinaceum, Australia; M. parvisecurigera, sp. n., from D. hirundinaceum, Australia; M. marquardti, sp. n., from D. concolor, Thailand and D. cruentatum, Indochina; M. cristata, sp. n., from D. celebicum. Celebes.
IMPROVED METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PARASITES OF THE POTATO MOTH PHTHORIMAEA OPERCULELLA (ZELLER) (LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE)
Authors: Wearne G. R.
Published: April 2007

Methods are described for rearing the potato moth Phthorimaea operculella and its parasites. Emphasis is placed on achieving maximal parasitization of the host eggs and larvae.
FOUR NEW AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OFNEOTROMBICULAHIRST ANDGUNTHERIAWOMERSLEY (ACARI: TROMBICULIDAE)
Authors: Domrow* R.
Published: April 2007

Illustrated descriptions are given for four Australian chiggers:Neotrombicula geminisp. n. (hostRattus fuscipes(Waterhouse) (Muridae), Victoria);Guntheria tessaressp. n. andG. daniaesp. n. (hostR. fuscipes, Western Australia); andG. falxsp. n. (hostAntechinus stuartiiMacleay (Dasyuridae), Queensland).
INVESTIGATION OF A MORPHOMETRIC CLINE IN BUSHFLY POPULATIONS FROM NORTH TO SOUTH IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Greenham P. M. , Hughes* R. D.
Published: April 2007

The morphometric cline in bushfly samples collected from north to south in Australia (Paterson and Norris 1970), seemed to throw doubt on the hypothesis that bushflies died out during the southern winter and that northern flies dispersing southwards repopulated the region each spring (Hughes 1970). The occurrence of the cline of increasing frons‐ratio of the male bushflies from north to south was confirmed in three regions of northern Australia during the winter. However, a seasonal pattern with ratios highest in mid‐winter was demonstrated in southern Queensland, and as all these northern winter populations had higher ratios than those of the Canberra populations in summer, the effect of temperature was investigated experimentally. Significant direct effects of temperature during immature development, on the frons‐ratio were shown. Limitation of the period of treatment indicated that the sensitive stage occurred during development within the puparium. As temperatures are on average hotter in the north than in the south of Australia, the observed cline in the museum collections is not surprising. The situation is not incompatible with a north to south dispersal in spring.
THE GENERIC AND SUBGENERIC CLASSIFICATION OF DACINI (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC AREA
Authors: Drew R. A. I.
Published: April 2007

Generic and subgeneric classifications by previous workers are reviewed and a new classification is proposed involving new characters. Keys to genera and subgenera and given, together with lists of species now included in each genus and subgenus and a list of new combinations. Two new subgenera of Dacus Fabricius, Pacifodacus and Papuodacus, are described. One new species, Dacus (Paradacus) decipiens, is described and figured.
A NEW GENUS AND SPECIES OF FLEA FROM VICTORIA (SIPHONATPERA: PYGOOPSYLLIDAE)
Authors: Mardon D. K. , Dunnet G. M.
Published: April 2007

A new genus and species of flea, Wurunjerria warnekei gen. et sp. n., is described from Leadbeater's Possum, Gymnobelideus leadbeateri McCoy, in Victoria.
THE EVOLUTION OF A NATIONAL ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Marks E. N. , Mackerras I. M.
Published: April 2007

The first entomological society in Australia was the Entomological Society of New South Wales (1862–73). Between 1921 and 1972 there have been one entomological society in Queensland; one in Victoria; and three (under five names) in New South Wales, of which two survive. Ultimate formation of a national society was policy in Queensland for many years and in N.S.W. for a decade. In 1962–65 a series of meetings, questionnaires and reports led to the formation of the Australian Entomological Society in August 1965. In 1967 the Entomological Society of Queensland transferred its Journal to the new society.
EIGHT AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF ANDREACARUS RADFORD AND HAEMOLAELAPS BERLESE (ACARI: DERMANYSSIDAE)
Authors: Domrow R.
Published: April 2007

Three Australian mite parasites are described: Andreacarus aegleis sp. n. from Rattus fuscipes (Waterhouse) (Muridae) and Perameles nasuta Geoffroy (Peramelidae), Haemolaelaps laertes sp. n. from R. fuscipes, and H. ulixes sp. n. from Schoinobates volans (Kerr) (Petauridae). New host‐records are given for A. radfordi Domrow, A. tauffliebi Domrow, H. calypso Domrow, and H. hattenae Domrow. The male of H. ulysses Domrow is described.
TWO SPECIES OF EURYCOCCUS FERRIS ON ACACIA IN AUSTRALIA (HOMOPTERA: PSEUDOCOCCIDAE)
Authors: Brookes Helen M.
Published: April 2007

Dactylopius australiensis Green and Lidgett is redescribed and designated as a new combination, Eurycoccus australiensis (Green and Lidgett); a new species of mealybug, Eurycoccus yanchepae, is described.
BARK AND TIMBER BEETLES FROM AUSTRALIA (COLEOPTERA: SCOLYTIDAE AND PLATYPODIDAE)
Authors: Schedl Karl E.
Published: April 2007

The following species of Scolytidae are described as new: Phloeosinus dubiosus, Cryphalophilus ater, Cryphalomorphus brimblecombei, Peridryocoetes queenslandi, Ips australis, Xyleborus darwini. The male of Xyleborus solidus Eichh. is described for the first time. New records of Australian species of Scolytidae and Platypodidae are given, together with a list of species intercepted from imported logs in Australian ports.
A GYNANDROMORPH OF CULISETA NOVAEZEALANDIAE PILLAI (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE)
Authors: Dobrotworsky N. V.
Published: April 2007

A gynandromorph of Culiseta novaezealandiae Pillai is described. This is the second record of gynandromorphism in the genus Culiseta.
ADDITIONS TO THE SPECIES OF DACINI (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC AREA WITH KEYS TO SPECIES
Authors: Drew R. A. I.
Published: April 2007

Thirteen new species from localities in the South Pacific area are described and figured: Callantra capillaris, C. mayi, Dacus (Pacifodacus) univittatus, Dacus (Zeugodacus) abdoangustus, D. (Zeugodacus) amoenus, D. (Zeugodacus) brachus, D. (Zeugodacus) curtus, D. (Zeugodacus) fallacis, D. (Zeugodacus) gracilis, Dacus (Strumeta) aterrimus, D. (Strumeta) decumanus, D. (Strumeta) enchrus, D. (Strumeta) piceus. Keys are provided to the species of Callantra and of seven subgenera of Dacus from the area (excluding Australia).

Females of Dacus can be placed in subgenera only by association with males; accordingly a general key to species is given which enables identification of females and specimens belonging to monotypic subgenera. A total of 117 species are now recorded from the South Pacific area (excluding Australia), 114 of which are included in the keys. Three species, Callantra axana (Hering), Callantra unicolor Hendel and Paracallantra vespiformis Hendel, cannot be placed in a key. The type specimens of unicolor and vespiformis are alleged to have been destroyed, the type specimen of axana is damaged. No other material which might be referred to these species has been collected and the original descriptions are vague.
THE SYSTEMATICS AND KARYOTYPE OF LABIDURA TRUNCATA KIRBY, 1903 (DERMAPTERA: LABIDURIDAE)
Authors: Giles E. T. , Webb G. C.
Published: April 2007

Systematic and in particular cytogenetic criteria show that the species Labidura trancata Kirby, 1903 should be re‐erected. The karyotype was found to be 2n♂= 10 (4AA + XY), 2n♀= 10 (4AA · XX).
GRASS‐FLOWER INFESTING THRIPS OF THE GENUS CHIROTHRIPS HALIDAY IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Mound L. A. , Palmer J. M.
Published: April 2007

A key is provided to the six species of Chirothrips from the Australian region. These species are all introduced: ah Girault (=hoodi Jacot‐Guillarmod syn.n.) and atricorpus Girault from Africa; frontalis Williams, mexicanus Crawford and spiniceps Hood from America; manicatus Haliday from Europe. Two of these are potential pests of grassland, mexicanus in the north and manicatus in the south. Notes are given on native grassland thrips.
TRANSMISSION OF FIJI DISEASE BY PERKINSIELLA SACCHARICIDA KIRKALDY COLLECTED FROM NORTHERN QUEENSLAND
Authors: Osborn A. W. , Forteath G. N. R.
Published: April 2007

The sugarcane leafhopper, Perkinsiella saccharicida, collected from northern Queensland, was found to be a vector of Fiji disease. Therefore the discontinuous distribution of the disease in Australia cannot be explained in terms of a non‐vector strain of leafhoppers.
USE OF THE SURFACTANT, DECON 90, IN THE PREPARATION OF COCCIDS AND OTHER INSECTS FOR MICROSCOPY
Authors: Banks H. J. , Williams D. J.
Published: April 2007

The surfactant, Decon 90, is useful for the preparation of hardened, dry specimens of coccids for microscopy and may be useful in biological operations requiring reflation of shrivelled specimens (dry Thysanoptera) or removal of wax and other secretions.
ANTAGONISM OF CHLORPHENAMIDINE TOXICITY TO THE CATTLE TICK BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS BY PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
Authors: Knowles Charles O. , Roulston William J.
Published: April 2007

Piperonyl butoxide, a methylenedioxyphenyl type insecticidal synergist, antagonized the toxicity of the acaricide N‐(4‐chloro‐2‐methylphenyl)‐N′, N′‐dimethylformamidine to larvae of the cattle tick, Boophilus microplus. The toxicity of N‐(4‐chloro‐2‐methylphenyl)‐N′‐methylformamidine, a chlorphenamidine metabolite formed by oxidative N‐demethylation, was not antagonized by this compound. It was concluded that piperonyl butoxide blocked the conversion of chlorphenamidine to demethylchlorphenamidine and that this “metabolic activation” reaction was a prerequisite for the killing action of chlorphenamidine in cattle tick larvae.
DELAYED OVARIAN DEVELOPMENT AND AESTIVATION IN ADULT FEMALES OF HETERONYMPHA MEROPE MEROPE (LEPIDOPTERA: SATYRINAE)
Authors: Edwards* E. D.
Published: April 2007

There are strong indications that in New South Wales there is a delay in ovarian development in females of Heteronympha merope merope (Lepidoptera: Satyrinae) and in addition, under hot conditions, aestivation may occur. A similar delay in ovarian development is indicated in H. mirifica but is probably not accompanied by aestivation. In both species females copulate soon after emergence, and adult males do not aestivate. Delayed ovarian development and aestivation, which have not previously been recorded in Australian Papilionoidea, are discussed in relation to climate.
A REVISION OF AUSTRALIAN SCORPION FLIES OF THE FAMILY CHORISTIDAE (MECOPTERA)
Authors: Riek* E. F.
Published: April 2007

This endemic Australian family is confined to moist areas of south‐eastern Australia, excluding Tasmania. The eight known species are referred to three genera. One new genus, Neochorista, is described to include the type species, Panorpa ruficeps Newman, and N. insolita sp.n. Other new species are Taeniachorista bifurcata, T. similis and T. nigrita. Species separation in Taeniochorista Esben‐Petersen is most readily accomplished on the facial structures of male specimens. Adults of all species emerge in late summer and autumn.
A NEW SPECIES OF NEUROGALESUS (HYMENOPTERA: DIAPRIIDAE), A PARASITE OF THE SOLDIER FLY, INOPUS RUBRICEPS (DIPTERA: STRATIOMYIDAE)
Authors: Osborn*, A. W. , Forteath G. N. R. , Holloway† G. A.
Published: April 2007

A new species of diapriid, Neurogalesus militis, is described from Australia and is compared with N. rubripes Dodd and N. dissimilis Dodd. It was found as a parasite of the pasture soldier fly, Inopus rubriceps (Macquart), a serious pest of sugarcane in parts of eastern Australia.
THE GENUS ARCHEM YOBIA JAMESON IN AUSTRALIA (ACARI: MYOBIIDAE)
Authors: Domrow* Robert
Published: April 2007

Archemyobia necopina sp. n. is described from an Australian marsupial, Antechinus flavipes (Waterhouse) (Dasyuridae). Its congeners are all from New World opossums (Marsupialia: Didelphidae).
A LABORATORY METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF CHEMICALS CAUSING THE DETACHMENT OF THE CATTLE TICK BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS
Authors: Stone Bernard F. , Knowles Charles O.
Published: April 2007

Chlordimeform [N′‐(4‐chloro‐2‐methylphenyl)‐N, N dimethylformamidine], BTS‐23376 [1, 3‐di‐(4‐chloro‐2‐methylphenylimino)‐2‐methyl‐2‐azapropane] and BTS‐27419 [1, 3‐di‐(2, 4‐dimethylphenylimino)‐2‐methyl‐2‐azapropane] cause terminal detachment of the cattle tick, Boophilus microplus, from cattle or mice. A simple laboratory method of screening such ‘detaching agents’ is described in which mice are used as host animals.

Freshly moulted female B. microplus, fed as nymphs on cattle, were allowed to attach inside protective rings of Perspex fixed to anaesthetized mice and their rate of detachment was measured following topical application of acetone solutions of candidate chemicals to the ticks. No appreciable detachment was detected in 120 min when an organophosphorus compound (chlorpyrifos), a carbamate (carbaryl), organochlorine compounds (DDT and lindane) or a synthetic pyrethroid (allethrin) were tested in this way at doses of 2.5, 0.25 and 0.025 μg/tick.

However, graded time‐detachment and dosage‐detachment relationships were determined quite readily for chlordimeform, BTS‐23376 and BTS‐27419. As there were differences between these detaching agents in rate of action and in the variance of tick response to them, estimates of their relative potency depended on the time lapse after treatment and the response level at which the comparisons were made. BTS‐27419 was 30 and 16 times and BTS‐23376 was 14 and 3.6 times as effective as chlordimeform at the median detachment dose after 30 min and 60 min respectively.
BIOLOGY OF DESIANTHA CAUDATA PASCOE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Authors: Allen* Peter G.
Published: April 2007

Effects of moisture, temperature and available food on the different stages of Desiantha caudata, a pest of germinating cereals, were studied. Adults required moisture with food for survival through the summer months and these conditions were shown to be necessary for oviposition. A hypothesis based on adult survival is presented to explain why D. caudata is neither found in cereals sown after fallows nor in successive cereal crops in South Australia.
THE TOXICITY OF COMMONLY USED ORCHARD CHEMICALS TO STETHORUS NIGRIPES (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE)
Authors: Edwards B. A. B. , Hodgson* P. J.
Published: April 2007

The toxicity of 40 pesticides commonly used in orchards to adults of the predatory coccinellid, Stethorus nigripes (Kapur), was determined. Twelve of these chemicals including azinphos methyl 0.05%, carbaryl 0.1%, malathion 0.05% and aminocarb 0.075% proved to be highly toxic to the beetles while fifteen chemicals were relatively non‐toxic. These latter materials and possibly some with intermediate toxicity could be considered for use in an integrated control programme.
NEW SPECIES AND RECORDS OF AUSTRALIAN BITTACIDAE (MECOPTERA)
Authors: Smithers* C. N.
Published: April 2007

A remarkable new genus and species, Tytthobittacus macalpinei, and two new species of Harpobittacus, H. limnaeus and H. brewerae, are described in the family Bittacidae (Mecoptera) from Australia. Additional records of some previously described species are given and H. rubricatus Riek shown to be a distinct species. Riek (1954) provided keys, descriptions and distribution records for the Australian Bittacidae. Examination of material in the Australian Museum, Sydney, has revealed additional species and distribution data which are recorded here.
OBSERVATIONS ON THE NESTS AND PREY OF SPHODROTES NEMORALIS SP. N. (HYMENOPTERA: SPHECIDAE)
Authors: Evans* Howard E.
Published: April 2007

The nesting behaviour of a small aggregation of Sphodrotes nemoralis sp.n. at Kuranda, Queensland, is described briefly. On the basis of behaviour and of structure, Sphodrotes Kohl appears to be most closely related to the African genus Paranysson Guérin‐Ménéville. A description of the species is appended.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE IN POPULATIONS OF TETRANYCHUS URTICAE (KOCH) (ACARINA: TETRANYCHIDAE) FROM APPLE ORCHARDS IN NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
Authors: Unwin Bryan
Published: April 2007

The response of eleven Tetranychus urticae populations from the Orange district of New South Wales to seven commercial acaricides has been determined in laboratory tests. The frequency of resistance to these compounds and the probable source of such resistance are discussed. Widespread resistance at the 50% mortality level to methidathion (up to 108‐fold) and tetradifon (6.4‐fold), and less frequent resistance to dicofol (17.5‐fold) have been established in the sample populations. A rapid bioassay method involving direct excision of mite‐infested leaf dises, adjustment of the test population by a vacuum needle apparatus, and spray tower application, are described.
TRIPECTENOPUS OCCULTUS SP.N., AN EYELESS BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: STAPHYLINIDAE) FROM A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CAVE
Authors: Britton E. B.
Published: April 2007

Tripectenopus occultus sp.n. from Arramall Cave, 300 km N. of Perth, Western Australia, is described and compared with T. cuecus Lea from Queensland. The loss of eyes in T. occultus appears to have antedated the cave habit.
CONFIRMATION OF THE PRESENCE OF TRIATOMINAE (HEMIPTERA: REDUVIIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA, WITH NOTES ON INDO‐PACIFIC SPECIES
Authors: Monteith G. B.
Published: April 2007

An annotated list is given of the Triatominae described from the Indo‐Pacific region. Triatoma novaeguineae Miller, previously known only from New Guinea, is recorded from north Queensland, this being the first authentic record of Triatominae from Australia. Earlier Australian records of Triatoma migrans Breddin and T. amicitiae Lent are excluded and it is shown that the latter is actually from Ceylon.
A REVISION OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF THE GENUS GLYCYPHANA BURMEISTER (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE)*
Authors: Bacchus M. E.
Published: April 2007

Three new species of Australian Glycyphana (Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae) (G. brooksi, G. darwinensis, G. pusilla) are described, 1 subspecies (G. papuu (Wattace) s.sp. pulchra (Macleay)) raised to specific status and 1 species and 4 subspecies placed in synonymy (G. pupua (Wallace) = [G. ochreonotata Lea; G. papm (Wallace) s.spp. falluciosa Kraatz, louisiadica Mikšić, magnifica Moser, superba Mikšić). A key to the 8 species is given, all taxa are described and their distribution mapped. A long‐standing synonymy is resolved.
THE DISTRIBUTIONS OF THE AUSTRALIAN DRAGONFLIES (ODONATA)
Authors: Watson J. A. L.
Published: April 2007

The Australian dragonfly fauna includes 263 species and 20 subspecies, 97 species and 10 subspecies of Zygoptera and 166 species and 10 subspecies of Anisoptera. More species occur in New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory than elsewhere; 134 species are known from north‐eastern Queensland, which has the richest regional fauna.
NEW GENERIC NAMES FOR MECOPTERA OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND*
Authors: Byers George W.
Published: April 2007

Microchorista is proposed as a replacement name for Choristeiia Tillyard 1917 (not Choristella Bush 1897). Edriobittacus gen. n. is proposed to include Bittacus rnicrocercus Gerstaecker 1885, which has most recently been assigned to Kalobittacus.
THE LARVA OF LAZUS VILLOSUS (COLEOPTERA: MELYRIDAE) FEEDING ON THE EGG PODS OF THE AUSTRALIAN PLAGUE LOCUST, CHORTOZCETES TERMZNZFERA (ORTHOPTERA: ACRIDIDAE)
Authors: Farrow R. A.
Published: April 2007

A new egg‐pod predator of the Australian plague‐locust, Chortoicetes terminifera (Walker), the larva of the melyrid beetle Laius villosus Lea is described. It was found in winter egg‐pods of Acrididae in the Central West of New South Wales in 1972 and 1973. A brief account is given of the ecology of the species which is a minor facultative predator of egg pods and is of little significance in controlling plague locust populations. Melyrid larvae have not previously been recorded from egg‐pods.
A METHOD FOR CULTURING STETHORUS SPP. (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) ON TETRANYCHUS URTICAE (KOCH) (ACARINA: TETRANYCHIDAE)
Authors: Walters P. J.
Published: April 2007

A method of culturing 3 Stethorus spp. on Tetranychus urticae, two spotted mite, is described. T. urticae raised on potted bean plants were removed from the leaves using a mite brushing machine and transferred to 2 litre plastic containers holding the Stethorus cultures. A 3 to 4 fold increase per month occurred at 16 to 23° C with the three species.
THE Population Biology OF THE Meat ANT
Authors: Greaves T. , Hughes R. D.
Published: April 2007

Data on the populations of the meat ant Iridomyrmex purpureus in the Canberra area, which were collected mainly over the period 1949 to 54, are analysed and discussed in relation to what is now known of the ecology of the species. The size of the oval mound nests of this ant is not always a good guide to the number of individuals in the colony, but the number of entrance holes seems to be proportional to the population of the nest. On a 65 ha study area the density of nests fell during the present study from 4.3 to 3.0 per ha, but the population of ants remained relatively stable as a result of two apparently regulatory processes. The numerical increase within each colony varied inversely with its initial size whereas the probability that the colony survived varied directly with the same parameter.

The territories of colonies which died out were taken over, either by nearby colonies, some of the satellite nests of which then became independent, or by the founding of new colonies by young queens after their nuptial flights. Where colony budding is possible, the process appears to be a more effective method of colony foundation than for a single queen to attempt to start a new colony on her own.
DIFFERENCES IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR OF MALE AND FEMALE NYSIUS VINITOR BERGROTH (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE)
Authors: Kehat M. , Wyndham M.
Published: April 2007

The flight behaviour of males of the Rutherglen bug Nysius vinitor differs from that of immature females. As opposed to females, there is no indication that the flight of males is migratory. Displacement movements of females are a synchronized phenomenon whereas those of males are not. Males are less adapted than females to changes in their habitat and are unable, even when starved, to fly persistently. Flight behaviour of females is independent of mating, but most of them take off on their migratory flight soon after having been fertilized. It seems that migration of males is of little importance for future population increase.
OVICIDAL EFFECT OF JUVENILE HORMONE ANALOGUES ON CYDIA POMONELLA L. AND CYDIA MOLESTA BUSCK (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE)
Authors: MacFarlane J. R. , Jameson G. W.
Published: April 2007

Dose‐response data were obtained after treatment of eggs of Cydia pomonella and Cydia molesta with five synthetic analogues of insect juvenile hormone. All prevented hatching of the eggs, but at different concentrations. The most effective ovicide was ethyl 3, 7, 11‐trimethyl‐2, 4‐dodecadienoate which had LD50 values of 0.012% and 0.014% against the two species respectively.

The sensitivity of eggs to this ovicidal action remained high during the first two days of embryonic development at 28°C, and then decreased greatly.

The potential of juvenile hormone analogues as control agents for these insect pests is discussed.