bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PHLEBOTOMINE SANDFLIES (DIPTERA: PSYCHODIDAE) FROM CAVES IN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
Authors: Lewis D. J. , Dyce A. L.
Published: April 2007

Four species from Chillagoe Caves include 3 previously undescribed: Phlebotomus (Idiophlebotomus) wellingsae, Sergentomyia (Parrotomyia) curvata and S. (Par.) trezkinni. The fourth species, S. (Par.) queenslandi (Hill), is reported also from Johnson's Cave, Mount Etna. The subgenus Idiophlebotomus Quate and Fairchild was previously known only from the Oriental Region and the eastern Palaearctic. Some features of morphology are discussed in relation to adaptation to the habitat and taxonomic utility.
A NEW SPECIES OF NEOARATUS RICARDO (DIPTERA: ASILIDAE)
Authors: Daniels G.
Published: April 2007

The male, female and pupa of Neoaratus abludo sp. n. from eastern Australia are described, and the male and pupa figured.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN PLAGUE LOCUST,CHORTOICETES TERMINIFERA,IN RELATION TO WEATHER I. EFFECTS OF CONSTANT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Authors: Gregg P.
Published: April 2007

Under controlled constant temperatures in the laboratory, over 90% survival of the eggs ofChortoicetes terminiferawas recorded between 20.6°C and 36.0°C. For the nymphs, over 70% survival was recorded at temperatures between 25.9°C and 39.0°C. Humidity did not significantly affect the survival of nymphs and had only slight effects on their developmental rate. The relationship between temperature and development rate was curvilinear for all developmental stages, and could be adequately described by logistic models. There were no significant influences of temperature or humidity on morphometric ratios, but both factors affected overall size, and temperature had a pronounced effect on adult colour.
THE BEHAVIOURAL ACTIVITY AND VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE COTTON HARLEQUIN BUGTECTOCORIS DIOPHTHALMUS(THUNBERG) (HETEROPTERA: SCUTELLERIDAE) ON COTTON PLANTS IN A GLASSHOUSE
Authors: Wilson L. T. , Booth D. R. , Morton R.
Published: April 2007

The effects of several factors on behavioural activity and vertical distribution ofTectocoris diophthalmuson cotton (Gossypium hirsutumL.) were examined. Plant stage (peak square, early boll, mature boll) had no effect on the behavioural modes (resting, moving, feeding). As the bugs aged from the 3rd instar to the adult stages more time was spent feeding and moving and less time resting. Adult females fed most. Resting occurred predominantly on leaves and petioles/stems, moving on petioles/stems, feeding on fruit. Most feeding by immatures occurred early in the day (8–11 a.m.) while adults mostly fed in the evening (4–6 p.m.). Immatures fed more at higher temperatures (31–36°C), compared to 20–31°C for adults. All ages of the harlequin bug were found near the mainstem terminal. Adults and 5th instar nymphs were found closer to the terminal than were 3rd and 4th instar nymphs. All ages moved lower on the plant as temperature increased.
TWO AUSTRALIAN ELASMUS SPP. (HYMENOPTERA: ELASMIDAE), PARASITOIDS OF PECTINOPHORA GOSSYPIELLA (SAUNDERS) (LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE): THEIR TAXONOMY AND BIOLOGY
Authors: Naumann I. D. , Sands D. P. A.
Published: April 2007

Two species of Elasmus Westwood, E. broomensis sp. n. and E. bellicaput Girault, are parasitoids of Pectinophora gossypiella in the northern area of Western Australia. E. broomensis is described and E. bellicaput redescribed. Aspects of the biology of the parasitoids and their potential as biological control agents are discussed.
HYPERPARASITISM OF THERIOAPHIS TRIFOLII F. MACULATA (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE) IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Authors: Wilson C. G. , Swincer D. E.
Published: April 2007

Trioxys complanatus Quilis (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) was introduced into South Australia in August 1977 as a primary parasite of the spotted alfalfa aphid Therioaphis trifolii (Monell) f. maculata. The first hyperparasites of T. trifolii f. maculata were not recorded from field‐collected T. complanatus pupae until April 1978, some 8 months after the initial releases of T. complanatus. Four species of aphid hyperparasites have been found attacking T. complanatus viz. Dendrocerus aphidum (Rondani), Pachyneuron aphidis Bouche, Phaenoglyphis villosa (Hartig) and Myiocnema sp.
IMMATURE STAGES OF SOME MEGACHILIDAE (HYMENOPTERA: APOIDEA)
Authors: King J.
Published: April 2007

Mature larvae of Chalicodoma mystaceana Michener, Megachile macularis Dalla Torre and an unidentified leafcutter Megachile sp., and the pupa of Chalicodoma mystaceana, are described, illustrated and compared. Biological information on their development and cocoon structure is given.
AUSTRALIAN SEPSIDAE (DIPTERA)
Authors: Zuska Jan , Colless Donald H.
Published: April 2007

The Australian Sepsidae comprise some 16 species in 7 genera, almost all with distributions extending to adjacent regions. With the exception of Toxopoda Macquart, which requires further study, the species are reviewed and a comprehensive key given for their identification.
REDUCTION IN OFFSPRING SURVIVAL OF LUCILIA CUPRINA (WIEDEMANN) FOLLOWING CONSUMPTION OF INSECT DEVELOPMENT INHIBITORS
Authors: Levot G. W. , Shipp E.
Published: April 2007

The insect development inhibitors BAY SIR 8514 (BS), diflubenzuron (DFB) and Cyromazine (CGA‐72662) (CGA) were examined for their ability to reduce egg laying and survival from egg to pupa, when eaten by susceptible and diazinon‐resistant adult female Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann). BS and DFB reduced the number of eggs developing to‐pupae in each strain, the diazinon‐resistant R‐strain being affected by about half the dose needed for the susceptible flies, but the Q‐strain demonstrating some cross‐resistance. BS was 6–8 times more effective than DFB. CGA did not influence the development of offspring in a dose‐dependent manner.
THE TAXONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR IN SOME AUSTRALIAN COCKROACHES (BLATTODEA: BLABERIDAE)
Authors: Rugg D. , Rose H. A.
Published: April 2007

On the basis of differences in reproductive behaviour, morphology and habits, the Panesthiinae are divided into 2 subfamilies, Panesthiinae and Geoscapheinae.
SEASONAL INCIDENCE AND PARASITISM OF HELIOTHIS SPP. (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) LARVAE IN SOUTH QUEENSLAND SUNFLOWERS
Authors: Broadley R. H.
Published: April 2007

Eleven parasitic species (Diptera and Hymenoptera) were reared from a total of 6350 Heliothis spp. larvae collected from south Queensland sunflower crops over 3 seasons, 1979–80 to 1981–82. Six records new for sunflowers were obtained. These were Cuphocera sp., Exorista sp., Compsilura concinnata Meigen, Chelonus (Microchelonus) sp., Netelia sp. and Pristomerus sp. It was found that Microplitis sp., Heteropelma scaposum (Morley), and Chaetophthalmus sp. were the predominant causes of larval mortality. Percentage parasitism by all species averaged 36.5%, 25.0% and 21.8% in 1979–80, 1980–81, and 1981–82 respectively. Seasonal incidence patterns of H. armiger (Hübner) and H. punctiger Wallengren in sunflowers were also defined.
THE DISTRIBUTION, MALE GENITALIA AND MORPHOLOGICAL VARIATION OF ACANTHOCROMPUS GRANDIS SCUDDER (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE: ISCHNORHYNCHINAE)
Authors: Woodward T. E.
Published: April 2007

Acanthocrompus grandis, described from 1 female from Kuranda, is now recorded from additional localities in north Queensland and from Sulawesi (Indonesia). Ranges of measurements are given for both sexes, and the male genitalia are described, figured and compared with those of other Ischnorhynchinae. Differences from A. incrassatus (Slater), from Sumatra (Indonesia), are listed. Specimens of Acanthocrompus Scudder from Sarawak (East Malaysia) and Peninsular Malaysia are tentatively placed as a geographic race or races of A. grandis, but no formal subspecific names are proposed. The genus Acanthocrompus is redescribed.
FACTORS DETERMINING THE PREDOMINANCE OF LUCILIA CUPRINA LARVAE IN BLOWFLY STRIKES OF SHEEP IN SOUTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: Dallwitz R. , Roberts J. A. , Kitching R. L.
Published: April 2007

Sheep that were either scouring or carrying recently induced strikes were exposed to flies in the field. In both cases, 99% of mature larvae produced from natural oviposition were Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann). Mean survival from egg to mature larva was only 17% for eggs of this species laid on the scouring sheep, but 70% survived to maturity on the sheep with pre‐existing strikes. Of blowflies landing on the struck sheep 61% were L. cuprina, but this species accounted for 96% of all oviposition by blowflies.
WINTER ACTIVITY OF TELEGRYLLUS COMMODUS (WALKER) (ORTHOPTERA: GRYLLIDAE) IN VICTORIA
Authors: Stahle P. P. , Murphy G. D.
Published: April 2007

Nymphs of Teleogryllus commodus (Walker) were observed actively foraging in mid‐winter in Victoria. This is contrary to studies that indicate T. commodus overwinters only as diapausing eggs.
MIGRATION AND CLUSTERING PHENOLOGY OF DANAUS PLEXIPPUS (L.) (LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: James David G.
Published: April 2007

The relationship between temperature and migration of wanderer butterflies Danaus plexippus congregating at a site near Sydney, N.S.W. was studied in 1981 and 1982. Warm (>20°C), sunny days with cold (<10°C) nights during autumn were associated with substantial migratory activity. Migration decreased when nights were mild (>10°C) and ceased in late autumn or early winter when days were cool (<20°C) and nights were cool‐mild. In these conditions formation of stable overwintering populations occurred. Dispersal of wanderer clusters in mid‐late winter did not appear to be correlated with climate.

The phenology and extent of migration and clustering in New South Wales wanderers appear to be correlated with prevailing weather conditions. Differences in autumn and winter climate from year to year may have profound effects upon the establishment and size of overwintering wanderer populations in the Sydney area.
FLIGHT ACTIVITY OF PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA (L.) (LEPIDOPTERA: YPONOMEUTIDAE)
Authors: Goodwin S. , Danthanarayana W.
Published: April 2007

The flight activity of P. xylostella in Victoria was studied with the aid of suction traps during 1971–74.

Flights occurred all the year round with the peaks in the aerial populations coinciding with those of crop populations. There were no indications of discrete generations. The aerial populations were dominated by males, but a large influx of migrant moths in September, October 1973 increased the population of female moths in the area.

Onset of flight occurred during the 2 h period prior to sunset, with male and female flight activities peaking at 2–4 and 4 h after sunset respectively. Flights ceased several hours after sunrise, but males had a longer flight period (19 h) than females (16 h). The light thresholds for flight occurred at 1 h after sunset and 1 h before sunrise. The lower temperature threshold was 7 °C and the upper threshold appeared to be above the maximum of 26 °C recorded in this study. At wind speeds of 0.8–2.2 ms‐1 flights decreased with increasing wind speed. The lower wind speed threshold was below 0.4 ms‐1 and the upper threshold was determined as 1.7 ms‐1.

A lunar periodicity of flight activity was demonstrated with maximum flights occurring at full moon. There were 2 minor flight peaks, a few days before and after the day of new moon.
NUPTIAL FEEDING BEHAVIOUR AND FEMALE CHOICE OF MATES IN HARPOBITTACUS SIMILIS (MECOPTERA: BITTACIDAE)
Authors: Gwynne Darryl T.
Published: April 2007

Field experiments were conducted to investigate mating behaviour and use of nuptial prey by the scorpionfly Harpobittacus similis Esben‐Petersen. Males in nature were given species of insect prey representing different body sizes and observed until they attracted females. Males commonly discarded small prey before contacting a female. With larger prey duration of pre‐copulatory feeding by males was greater and they everted pheromone glands for proportinately less time than with small prey. Variability in premating behaviour by males with prey appears to be related mainly to female choice tactics; females encountering males with small prey either did not mate or terminated mating after a short period of time.
TWO NEW SPECIES OF CECIDOPSYLLA KIEFFER (HOMOPTERA: PSYLLOIDEA) FROM AUSTRALIA FORMING PIT GALLS ON BANKSIA AND GEIJERA
Authors: Taylor K. L.
Published: April 2007

The adults and fifth instar nymphs of Cecidopsylla putealis and C. paterae spp. n. are described. The nymphs of both species induce the formation of pit galls in the leaves of their host trees, 1 species on Banksia marginata Cavanilles (Proteaceae) in South Australia, and 1 on Geijera parviflora Lindley in Mitchell (Rutaceae) in the eastern states. This is the first record of the occurrence of Cecidopsylla in Australia.
GEOGRAPHICAL VARIATION IN THE MORPHOLOGY OF APONOMMA HYDROSAURI (DENNY) (ACARI: IXODIDAE)
Authors: Bull C. M.
Published: April 2007

Measurements were made of 15 morphological parameters from 349 male Aponomma hydrosauri collected from 10 geographical regions throughout the distribution of this reptile tick species. A discriminant function analysis performed on the data, showed 3 groupings. Ticks from the geographically isolated populations in Western Australia were separated from the rest by a function with major contributions from measurements of body length. This supported previous studies which had indicated genetical divergence of the Western Australian populations. South eastern and south central regions were separated by a function with major contributions from measurements of body width. This may result from changes in the major host species or from climatic changes.
FLIGHT OF STORED PRODUCTS BEETLES OVER A GRAIN FARMING AREA IN SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
Authors: Sinclair E. R. , Haddrell R. L.
Published: April 2007

Three surveys were carried out to determine the extent of migration in a grain farming area by 4 stored products beetles: Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), Rhyzopertha dominica (F.), Sitophilus oryzae (L.), and the Cryptolestes spp. group. Two involved the use of sticky traps and grain traps placed in farm and storage buildings and in locations distant from these buildings. The third used a vehicle mounted “truck” trap in a farming area. T. castaneum and R. dominica were the predominant migrants, being active in the field from October to May. Traps in farm buildings and central storages caught many more insects than did traps in the field. There was no clear relationship of catch with nearby infestations, except over short distances. With the truck trap, flight in the field was detected between 4 and 7 p.m. on relatively calm days and when temperature was greater than 26°C. Average density of beetles during these times was estimated as ca 52 Mm−3. These insects represent a serious potential for reinfestation of stored grain.
A NEW BRAZILIANCYRTOBAGOUSHUSTACHE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) INTRODUCED INTO AUSTRALIA TO CONTROL SALVINIA
Authors: Calder A. A. , Sands D. P. A.
Published: April 2007

A second species ofCyrtobagous, C. salviniaesp. n., introduced from Brazil into Australia for the biological control ofSalvinia molestaMitchell, is described, figured and compared withC. singularisHustache. The known distributions and host ranges of both species are discussed.
NEONASTES UPTONI SP. N. FROM THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, WITH NOTES ON THE HOLOTYPE AND DISTRIBUTION OF N. GLABRICOLLIS (MACLEAY) (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE: DYNASTINAE)
Authors: Carne P. B.
Published: April 2007

A second species of Neonastes Carne, N. uptoni, is described from the Northern Territory. Notes are made on the holotype and distribution of the type‐species, N. glabricollis.
ESTABLISHMENT AND SURVIVAL OF LARVAE OF ONITIS CAFFER BOHEMAN (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE) IN ARTIFICIALLY MADE BROOD BALLS AND DUNG SLABS
Authors: Edwards Penelope B. , Aschenborn H. H.
Published: April 2007

Methods of setting eggs and newly hatched larvae of Onitis caffer in hand‐made dung balls and in dung slabs were tested. Best survival of eggs and highest larval survival and establishment rates were achieved at 22 °C by (i) leaving eggs in natural broods for as long as possible before extracting them, (ii) discarding late hatching eggs (last 8%), (iii) incubating eggs in a grid with separate compartments for each egg, and (iv) setting larvae in either dung balls or slabs placed in soil, with larval chambers open to the air. Early larval survival in dung slabs was equal to the best obtained in individual dung balls (89%). Egg hatch rates and larval establishment rates were similar to those recorded in natural broods (82% hatch and 94–97% establishment).
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Furness G. O.
Published: April 2007

Pesticide Application Manual: Geoff Behncken (Ed.). Compiled by A. G. Banks, R. H. Broadley, M. Collinge, K. J. Middleton. Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Brisbane. 1983. Pp. 232. $10.00.
DEVELOPMENTAL TIME OF CREONTIADES DILUTUS (STÅL) (HEMIPTERA: MIRIDAE) IN RELATION TO TEMPERATURE
Authors: Foley D. H. , Pyke B. A.
Published: April 2007

The developmental time of the green mirid Creontiades dilutus (Stål) reared on green bean was examined in relation to 5 temperatures ranging from 19 to 31 ± 1 °C. Using thermal summation and a threshold temperature of 12.3 °C, 280 day‐degrees was estimated for development from egg to adult.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Taylor K. L.
Published: April 2007

Psylloidea of South Australia: F. David Morgan. Handbook of the Flora and Fauna of South Australia, Government Printer: Adelaide, 1984. Pp. 136 + 32 colour plates. $18 plus postage.
PREDATORS OF OMMATOIULUS MORELETII (LUCAS) (DIPLOPODA: IULIDAE) IN PORTUGAL AND AUSTRALIA
Authors: Baker G. H.
Published: April 2007

The Portuguese millipede Ommatoiulus moreletii (Lucas) is an introduced pest in southern Australia. A variety of predators (including spiders, centipedes, carabid and staphylinid beetles, reptiles and mammals) were found in Portugal, and fed upon O. moreletii in the laboratory. Few predators were found in South Australia which accepted the millipede as prey. The beetle Staphylinus olens Müller and the hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus L., both of which are common in Portugal, were particularly voracious. In the field, unidentified predators caused significant mortality of O. moreletii in Portugal but not in Australia. It is inferred that the greater abundance of O. moreletii in Australia compared with Portugal is due in part to a lack of effective predators.
PECTINOPHORA SCUTIGERA (HOLDAWAY) (LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE): MONITORING POPULATIONS AND DISRUPTING SEXUAL COMMUNICATION WITH Z, Z‐ AND Z, E‐ 7, 11–16: AC IN THE FIELD
Authors: Flint H. M. , Stone M.
Published: April 2007

Sex attractants were tested for monitoring of populations and disruption of sexual communication of the pinkspotted bollworm, Pectinophora scutigera (Holdaway), in cotton at Biloela, Queensland. A 9:1 mixture of Z, Z‐ to Z, E–7, 11‐hexadecadien‐1‐ol acetate (7, 11–16: Ac) captured significantly more male moths than the Z, Z‐ isomer only (1 mg baits in Delta traps). Treatment of 0.1 ha field plots with Z, E‐ 7, 11–16: Ac significantly altered response of males to mixtures of Z, Z‐ and Z, E‐ 7, 11–16: Ac from 9:1 to 1:1 and 1:3 mixtures. Treatment with Z, Z‐ 7, 11–16: Ac did not alter male preference for the 9:1 mixture. Both the 9:1 mixture of Z, Z‐ to Z, E‐ 7, 11–16: Ac and Z, Z‐ 7, 11–16: Ac caused 95–100% disruption of trap catch (traps baited with 1 mg of the 9:1 mixture) in 0.1 ha field plots treated at a rate of 7.2 g AI/ha.
THE IMMATURE STAGES OF SOME AUSTRALIAN ALLUAUDOMYIA KIEFFER (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE)
Authors: Elson‐Harris M. M. , Kettle D. S.
Published: April 2007

The third and fourth instar larvae and pupae of Alluaudomyia appendiculata Debenham and A. fumosipennis Debenham are described, together with the pupae of A. reyei Debenham and A. unguistyla Debenham. Keys are provided for the fourth instar larvae and pupae. The pupal key also includes A. bicornis Debenham, A. fragmentum Debenham and A. latipennis (Skuse).
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CHIRONOMUS TEPPERI (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) TO BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS SEROVAR ISRAELENSIS
Authors: Treverrow N.
Published: April 2007

The activity of a wettable powder formulation of Bacillus thuringiensis serovar israelensis against 1st and 4th instar larvae of Chironomus tepperi was assessed by bioassay in the laboratory. The LC90 for 4th instar larvae was 0.79 ppm which was about 4 times that for 1st instar larvae.
TRIXACARUS CAVIAE FAIN ET AL. (ACARI: SARCOPTIDAE): DIMENSIONS, POPULATION COMPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF INFECTION IN GUINEA PIGS
Authors: Collins G. H. , Pope S. , Griffin D. L.
Published: April 2007

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The 6 morphological stages in the life cycle of Trixacarus caviae were studied on adult and new‐born guinea pigs. Established populations on adult hosts comprised: larvae 39.7%, protonymphs 26.9%, tritonymphs 17.3%, adult females 10.8% and adult males 5.3%. The structures of all 6 stages are shown in drawings; the means, standard deviations and ranges of dimensions are given. Infection was acquired within 8 h of birth on the anterior two‐thirds of the body. The density of mites on young guinea pigs increased exponentially during the first 3 weeks at the rate of 1.24 times per day.
MITES OF THE GENUS GLYPTHOLASPIS FILIPPONI AND PEGAZZANO (ACARINA: MACROCHELIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Halliday R. B.
Published: April 2007

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Glyptholaspis comprises 10 species world‐wide. These are listed, with brief notes on the habitat and geographic range of each. Two species, G. americana (Berlese) and G. confusa (Foà), occur in Australia. Data are given on their distribution, phoresy on dung beetles and intraspecific morphological variation. Females of the 2 species are distinguished by the morphology of the setae in the central area of the dorsal shield, and males differ in the structures around the genital aperture.
IDENTIFICATION OF AN ADDITIONAL FALSE WIREWORM CESTRINUS TRIVIALIS ERICHSON (COLEOPTERA: TENEBRIONIDAE) FROM SOUTH QUEENSLAND
Authors: Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

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Final‐instar larvae, pupae and adults of Cestrinus trivialis Erichson from south Queensland are described and illustrated. Characters are given which allow the species to be separated from Gonocephalum macleayi (Blackburn), Pterohelaeus darlingensis Carter, and P. alternatus Pascoe.
Book Review
Authors: Houston Terry F.
Published: April 2007

Book reviews in this article:

Insects and Flowers. The Biology of a partnership. Friedrich G. Barth, translated by M. A. Biederman‐Thorson.
Book Review
Authors: Anderson D. T.
Published: April 2007

Book reviews in this article:

Comprehensive Insect Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology. Volume 1. Embryogenesis and Reproduction. G. A. Kerkut and L. I. Gilbert (Eds).
TWO NEW AND TWO KNOWN SPECIES OF TYPHLODROMUS SCHEUTEN (ACARI: PHYTOSEIIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Schicha E. , McMurtry J.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

The females of Typhlodromus elisae sp. n., T. haramotoi Prasad, T. neobakeri Prasad, and both sexes of T. steeli sp. n. are described and figured.
NATURAL OCCURRENCE OF INSECT PATHOGENIC NEMATODES (STEINERNEMATIDAE AND HETERORHABDITIDAE) IN SOIL IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Akhurst R. J. , Bedding R. A.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

In a number of surveys using baiting techniques, entomogenous nematodes of the families Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae were detected in all states and territories of Australia. At least 4 Heterorhabditis species (3 previously unknown), 6 Steinernema species (4 previously unknown) and one species of an undescribed genus of Steinernematidae were found. In Tasmania, where collections were made over 10 years, the nematodes were detected more commonly in winter‐spring than in summer‐autumn; there was no significant difference in their occurrence in forest from that in grassland.
COLLEMBOLA OF THE SOUTHERN AUSTRALIAN CULTURE STEPPE AND URBAN ENVIRONMENTS: A REVIEW OF THEIR PEST STATUS AND KEY TO IDENTIFICATION
Authors: Greenslade Penelope , Ireson J. E.
Published: April 2007

Fifty‐nine Collembola of the Australian culture steppe are listed together with their habitats and distribution. We provide evidence of their beneficial and deleterious effects on plants and assign a damage assessment rating to each. A key is given for their identification.
CYTOGENETIC AND CROSSBREEDING EVIDENCE FOR ADDITIONAL CRYPTIC SPECIES IN THE ANO PHELES ANNULIPES WALKER COMPLEX (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE)
Authors: Booth D. R. , Bryan Joan H.
Published: April 2007

Populations of Anopheles annulipes Walker s. 1. from eastern and northern Australia were studied by crossing to a laboratory colony (Standard) and, in some cases, to each other. The resulting adult females had normal reproductive systems. Some of the crosses produced males with reduced testes. Extensive asynapsis, with or without banding sequence differences in the polytene chromosomes, characterised many of the progeny of the crosses. Four new X chromosomes were revealed and are illustrated. Rearing parameters showed evidence of genetic incompatibility between the chromosomal types. Duration of copulation was also found to vary. The evidence presented in this paper suggests that the taxon is a complex of up to 10 species.
REDESCRIPTION OF OCCIPLANOCEPHALUS RAVUS EVANS (HOMOPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: DELTOCEPHALINAE) FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Theron J. G.
Published: April 2007

Occiplanocephalus ravus Evans is redescribed; it could not be assigned indubitably to any of the known tribes of Deltocephalinae.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

Comprehensive Insect Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology. Volume 12. Insect Control: G. A. Kerkut and L. I. Gilbert (Eds). Pergamon Press, Oxford. 1985.
A MOTORISED ROTARY STAGE FOR SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY: USEFUL FOR THE EXAMINATION OF INSECTS
Authors: Stevens M. M. , Hughes D. R. , Phillips A.
Published: April 2007

A motorised rotary specimen stage developed for the JEOL JSM‐35C scanning electron microscope is described. Insects attached to the apices of small cardboard triangles (“points”) may be examined on the stage; later they may be replaced on insect pins with appropriate labelling. The specimen may be rotated through 360 degrees in the X‐Z plane, the tilt‐axis in the JEOL JSM‐35C. Individual specimens can be observed and photographed from many angles without the need to open the specimen chamber.
PRIONOCYPHON NIGER SP. N. (COLEOPTERA: SCIRTIDAE) FROM WATER‐FILLED TREE HOLES IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Kitching R. L. , Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

The adult, larva and pupa of Prionocyphon niger sp. n., an inhabitant of water‐filled tree holes in box forests of southeast Queensland, are described and figured and general comments are made on its biology and ecology.
RHOPALOSIPHUM INSERTUM (WALKER) (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE) NEWLY RECORDED FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Ridland P. M. , Carver Mary
Published: April 2007

Rhopalosiphum insertum (Walker), the apple‐grass aphid, has been recorded for the first time from Australia.
DESCRIPTIONS OF MATURE LARVAE OF EIGHT AUSTRALIAN POLISTINAE (HYMENOPTERA: VESPIDAE)
Authors: Kojima J.
Published: April 2007

Mature larvae of Polistes bernardii richardsi G. Soika, P. humilis synoecus Saussure, Ropalidia plebeiana Richards, R. revolutionalis (Saussure), Ropalidia sp. (possibly interrupta van der Vecht), R. gregaria (Saussure), R. gracilenta Richards and R. romandi cabeti (Saussure) are described. Of these, R. revolutionalis, R. gracilenta and Ropalidia sp. are described for the first time. The larvae of R. gracilenta are unusual within Ropalidia with respect to the shape of labrum and the sockets of the paired setae behind the labial palpi.
A TAXONOMIC REVIEW OF TRICHOGRAMMA (TRICHOGRAMMANZA) CARVER (HYMENOPTERA: TRICHOGRAMMATIDAE), WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF TWO NEW SPECIES FROM AUSTRALIA1
Authors: Oatman E. R. , Pinto J. D.
Published: April 2007

Trichogramma (Trichogrammanza) Carver, known only from southeast Australia, is reviewed and 2 new species, T. (T.) carverae and T. (T.) tenebrosum, are described. Results of cross‐breeding studies between 2 forms of T. (T.) funiculatum Carver are briefly discussed.
THE GENUS VALLERIOLA DISTANT (HEMIPTERA: LEPTOPODIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA, NEW CALEDONIA AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA WITH NOTES ON ZOOGEOGRAPHY1
Authors: Polhemus John T. , Polhemus Dan A.
Published: April 2007

Valleriola Distant is the only leptopodid genus known from the tropical Pacific region. The species previously reported are V. wilsonae Drake from eastern Australia and V. assouanensis (Costa) from New Caledonia. The latter was misidentified, and is described herein as V. novacaledonica sp. n.; the revised range of V. assouanensis is from Egypt and Sudan through Iran and Afghanistan to India and Sri Lanka. V. tribulosa sp. n. from Cape York Peninsula and V. tuberculata sp. n. from northern Papua New Guinea are also described, the latter the first leptopodid recorded from New Guinea. Zoogeographical notes are given for all species of the genus known to us.
EFFECT OF DROUGHT AND GRASSHOPPERS ON ESTABLISHMENT OF DIALECTICA SCALARIELLA (ZELLER) (LEPIDOPTERA: GRACILLARIIDAE), A POTENTIAL BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT FOR ECHIUM PLANTAGINEUM L.
Authors: Delfosse Ernest S. , Lewis Robert C. , Smith Carey S.
Published: April 2007

The leaf‐mining moth, Dialectica scalariella, a potential biological control agent for Echium plantagineum, was released at 3 sites in New South Wales in winter 1980. Larvae in leaves of laboratory‐infested plants survived in the field despite sub‐zero temperatures. No D. scalariella were found at 2 of the sites subsequently. A population of D. scalariella was developing at the third site, but severe drought and attack by grasshoppers destroyed the Echium population and prevented establishment. A High Court injunction imposed on the program in July 1980 prevented further releases.
DIURNAL OVIPOSITION ACTIVITY IN GRAIN SORGHUM BY CONTARINIA SORGHICOLA (COQUILLETT) (DIPTERA: CECIDOMYIIDAE)
Authors: Modini M. P. , Page F. D. , Franzmann B. A.
Published: April 2007

Diurnal oviposition activity and preference for panicles at various stages of anthesis by female sorghum midge, Contarinia sorghicola, were investigated on grain sorghum in central and southern Queensland during 1981–82. Peak activity was recorded between 0800 h and 1100 h, the time of maximum midge numbers being slightly modified by daily temperature. Ovipositing midges preferred panicles at mid‐anthesis, while panicles prior to and finishing anthesis were the least attractive. We define criteria for optimum pest population assessment.
EVIDENCE FOR SEVERAL SIBLING BIOLOGICAL SPECIES CENTRED ON MYRMECZA PZLOSULA (F. SMITH) (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)
Authors: Crossland M. W. J. , Crozier R.H. , Imai H. T.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

The behaviour in laboratory bioassays of male codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L.), when presented with various mixtures of (E, E)‐8, 10‐dodecadienol and the 2 saturated alcohols, dodecanol and tetradeconol, shows that the presence of all 3 compounds is necessary in order to obtain a response equivalent to that elicited by the natural pheromone.
THE IDENTITY AND BIOLOGY OF BACLOZYGUM DEPRESSUM BERGROTH (HEMIPTERA: THAUMASTOCORIDAE)
Authors: Hill Lionel
Published: April 2007

Abstract

The identity of Baclozygum depressum Bergroth is clarified, together with notes on its biology and life history data. Some previous distribution records are questioned.
Book Review
Authors: Kitching R. L.
Published: April 2007

Book reviews in this article:

The Butterflies of Costa Rica and their Natural History: Papilionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae. P. J. DeVries,
REPRODUCTIVE DIAPAUSE IN TYPHLODROMUS OCCIDENTALIS NESBITT (ACARINA: PHYTOSEIIDAE) FROM SOUTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: James David G.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Studies on the reproductive diapause of an introduced insecticide‐resistant strain of the phytoseiid predator, Typhlodromus occidentalis Nesbitt, from southern New South Wales are reported. Diapause was induced in 43–59% of predators when reared at 16 or 19°C under photophases of 10–12 h. No diapause induction response curve with changing photophase was evident. Diapause in overwintering predators was readily terminated by exposure to warm temperatures and a long photophase. The rapidity of diapause termination increased progressively during winter. The apparent loss of dependency upon reproductive diapause as an overwintering strategy in this strain of T. occidentalis is discussed.
THREE NEW SPECIES OF POLISTES LATREILLE (HYMENOPTERA: VESPIDAE) FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA, WITH NOTES ON THE TAXONOMIC STATUS OF THE SUBGENUS STENOPOLISTES VAN DER VECHT
Authors: Kojima J. , Kojima K.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Three new species of Polistes Latreille are described from Papua New Guinea. Of these, P. occultus sp. n. largely fits the diagnosis of the subgenus Stenopolistes van der Vecht. However, while P. watutus sp. n. and P. medius sp. n. have the jugal lobe of the hind wing defined by a wide incision (an apomorphic character of Stenopolistes), in the other characters distinguishing Stenopolistes and the subgenus Polistella Ashmead have states typical of Polistella. If Stenopolistes is regarded as a subgenus, then Polistella is defined only by a symplesiomorphy, thus Stenopolistes must be synonymised under Polistella.
PETAURALGES MORDAX SP. N. (ACARI: PSOROPTIDAE) FROM AN AUSTRALIAN DASYURID MARSUPIAL
Authors: Domrow Robert
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Petauralges mordax sp. n. from Phascogale tapoatafa (Meyer) is the second species of this listropsoralgine genus to be recorded from Australia. The other genera in the subfamily are Neotropical.
INFLUENCE OF WEATHER ON TRAP CATCHES OF CHRYSOMYA RUFIFACIES (MACQUART) (DIPTERA: CALLIPHORIDAE)
Authors: Vogt W. G.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Adult populations of the hairy maggot blowfly, Chrysomya rufifacies were sampled 6 times daily between dawn and dusk on 35 occasions during 1984/85 at Murrumbateman, New South Wales, using wind‐oriented fly traps. Temperature, solar radiation and relative humidity explained 74.3, 8.8 and 1.6% of the within‐day deviance of catches. Flies did not enter traps unless the temperature exceeded 13°C. Above 13°C, log catch increased linearly up to 23°C and remained constant thereafter up to the maximum temperature recorded (37°C). Catch rates were unaffected either by wind speed or time of day. Weather effects also explained 87.5% of the between‐day variation in daily catches. Standardized catches of C. rufifacies indicate that at Murrumbateman, C. rufifacies numbers peak in autumn and that unstandardized data may not truly reflect seasonal changes in fly numbers.
TRAP CATCHES OF MUSCA VETUSTISSIMA WALKER (DIPTERA: MUSCIDAE) AND OTHER ARTHROPODS ASSOCIATED WITH CATTLE DUNG IN RELATION TO HEIGHT ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
Authors: Vogt W. G.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Catches of male and female Musca vetustissima in isolated fly traps located up to 3 m above ground were inversely related to height, but sex ratios and female age‐distributions were similar for catches at all heights. Since the effect of height on log catch was highly significant, traps must be operated at a standard height to obtain estimates of fly abundance that are comparable between sampling occasions. Seasonal variation in log catch in relation to height was also highly significant, but was small in comparison to the effects of height. Catches of other dung‐frequenting arthropods in pitfall traps were highest at ground level. Very few arthropods were caught in traps located 2 m or more above ground.
LOW LEVEL FLIGHT ACTIVITY OF NESOCLUTHA PALLIDA (EVANS), OROSIUS ARGENTATUS (EVANS) AND ZYGINA ZEALANDICA (MYERS) (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) IN SOUTHERN VICTORIA
Authors: Hosking J. R. , Danthanarayana W.
Published: April 2007

Low level flight activity of three cicadellids, Nesoclutha pallida, Orosius argentatus and Zygina zealandica was determined by using suction traps located at La Trobe University (Melbourne) and Toolangi (60 km NE of Melbourne). The lower temperature thresholds for flight were 17.0°C for Z. zealandica, and about 21.5°C for both N. pallida and O. argentatus. Upper temperature thresholds for flight of N. pallida, O. argentatus and Z. zealandica were about 34.2°C, 37.2°C and 31.2°C respectively. Below 4.12 m wind speeds were also found to affect flight activity, wind speeds below 1.0m s−1 being less satisfactory than higher wind speeds, while at wind speeds above 6.1 m s−1 no flights occurred. All species showed a diurnal periodicity, peaks of activity occurring at sunset and sunrise for Z. zealandica and at sunset for N. pallida and O. argentatus. Between 0.38 m and 4.12 m above ground level, density of N. pallida, O. argentatus and Z. zealandica diminished regularly with increasing height; average values for Λ (regression coefficient of log density on log height), based on weekly observations, were ‐0.81 for N. pallida, ‐0.55 for O. argentatus and ‐1.19 for Z. zealandica.
Book Review
Authors: Kemp D. H. , Binnington K. C. , Barrett F. M. , Hackman R. H.
Published: April 2007

Comprehensive Insect Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology. Volume 3. Integument, Respiration and Circulation: G. A. Kerkut and L. I. Gilbert. (Eds)
Book Review
Authors: Common I. F. B.
Published: April 2007

Slug and Nettle Caterpillars. The Biology, Taxonomy and Control of the Limacodidae of Economic Importance on Palms in South‐East Asia. M. J. W. Cock, H. C. J. Godfray and J. D. Holloway (Eds)
FECUNDITY, LONGEVITY AND OVERWINTERING OF TRISSOLCUS BIPRORULI GIRAULT (HYMENOPTERA: SCELIONIDAE) A PARASITOID OF BIPRORULUS BIBAX BREDDIN (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE)
Authors: James David G.
Published: April 2007

Information is presented on the fecundity, longevity and overwintering of Trissolcus biproruli Girault a parasitoid of Biprorulus bibax Breddin (spined citrus bug) in inland citrus growing areas of New South Wales and Victoria. Virgin and mated females produced 58.2 and 98.0 progeny during adult life‐times of 24.2 and 19.7 days, respectively. The bulk of offspring was produced during the first few days of adult life. Males and females supplied with food maintained without hosts lived for 30.2 and 26.4 days, respectively. Unfed parasitoids died within 4 days. Low temperatures and short photoperiods did not induce reproductive diapause in developing or teneral parasitoids. During winter, females were capable of oviposition provided sunlight was available. Adult parasitoids successfully overwintered when provided with food.
ASPECTS OF THE BIOLOGY OF THE PRIMITIVE ANT GENUS MYRMECIA F. (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)
Authors: Crosland M. W. J. , Crozier R. H. , Jefferson E.
Published: April 2007

Unlike some other primitive ants, workers of at least 4 species of Myrmecia are unable to independently eclose from their cocoons. Workers of some Myrmecia species have large functional ovaries and a spermatheca. Workers of such species lay trophic eggs. In other Myrmecia species the workers have reduced ovaries and trophallaxis occurs by oral regurgitation. A Myrmecia nuptial flight is described and a brief description is given of a Myrmecia ergatandromorph.
FURTHER NEW SPECIES OF AUSTRALIAN MASTOGENIINAE (COLEOPTERA: BUPRESTIDAE)
Authors: Williams G. A. , Weir T. A.
Published: April 2007

Helferella gothmogoides sp. n. and H. tolgae sp. n. from north Queensland are described and figured.
THE GENUS HAMATALIWA KEYSERLING (ARANEAE: OXYOPIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA WITH DESCRIPTION OF TWO NEW SPECIES
Authors: Grimshaw J. F.
Published: April 2007

Two new species of spiders from northern Australia are placed in Hamataliwu Keyserling, the first record of this genus in Australia. H. cooki sp.n. is described from both sexes from Queensland and the Northern Territory, but H. monroei sp.n. is known only from females collected in Queensland and the Torres Strait. A key to females is given.
EVIDENCE FOR ABSORPOTION OF EUCALYPT ESSENTIAL OILS BY PAROPSZS ATOMARZA OLIVIER (COLEOPTERA. CHRYSOMELIDAE)
Authors: Ohmart Clifford P. , Larsson Stig
Published: April 2007

A terpenoid budget was constructed for Paropsis atomariu (Olivier) feeding on Eucalyptus blakelyi Maiden leaves to determine if larvae absorbed leaf terpenoids. Groups of larvae were fed leaves which contained a range of terpenoid concentrations (1–7.9%). The amounts of terpenoids consumed and excreted by each group were determined. Calculation of the ‘expected’ concentration of terpenoids in the excreta was calculated based on the digestive efficiency of each larval group and the assumption that terpenoids passed unaffected through the digestive system.

Comparisons of the amounts of terpenoids excreted with amounts expected if no absorption occurred showed that larvae absorbed a major proportion of ingested terpenoids. Larvae absorbed, or otherwise converted to other compounds, 86% of ingested cineole, a component which commonly makes up more than 75% of the total terpenoids in E. blakelyi. Analyses of larval tissue showed that leaf terpenoids were not present and therefore not sequestered. It is suggested that larvae metabolise leaf terpenoids.
THE NEUROPTERA OF LORD HOWE ISLAND
Authors: Lambkin K. J. , New T. R.
Published: April 2007

Eight species of Neuroptera are recorded from Lord Howe Island: Cryptoscenea obscurior Meinander (Coniopterygidae); Micromus tasmaniae (Walker) (Hemerobiidae); 'Chrysopu’ ramburi Schneider, Chrysopu' sp. (Chrysopidae); Norfolius howensis (Tillyard) (Nymphidae); Myrmeleon pictifrons Gerstaecker, Pseudoformiculeo nubecula (Gerstaecker), Mossegu indecisu (Banks) (Myrmeleontidae). Except for the unnamed Chrysopa sp. which is similar to a group of New Guinea taxa, all are Australian spp. and some (M. tasmaniae, C. ramburi, P. nubecula) are more widespread.
TWO NEW SPECIES OF LEPIDIOTA KIRBY (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE: MELOLONTHINAE) FROM AUSTRALLIA WITH NOTES ON L. NOXIA BRITTON
Authors: Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

Lepidiota alticalceuss sp. n. from Kununurra, Western Australia, and L. bidentata sp. n. from near Katherine, Northern Territory, are described. The description of L. noxia Britton is modified, new locality records are provided and the species is incorporated into the existing key.
A SIMPLE CAGING SYSTEM FOR CEREAL APHIDS AND THEIR PARASITES1
Authors: Woolcock L. T.
Published: April 2007

A cage system comprising added polypropylene sections to cope with cereal host plant growth is described.
THE POTENTIAL OF METARHIZIUM ANISOPLIAE (METSCHIKOFF) SOROKIN (DEUTEROMYCOTINA: HYPHOMYCETES) AS A BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT OF INOPUS RUBRICEPS (MACQUART) (DIPTERA: STRATIOMYIDAE)
Authors: Samuels K. D. Z. , Pinnock D. E. , Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

Isolates of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae were bioassayed against larvae of Inopus rubriceps Where spore concentration was high (6.7 × 105‐6.7 × 1 06 spores/g of soil) all isolates were pathogenic At lower concentration (6.7 × 104 sores/g soil), pathogenicity varied significantly between isolates, as did their ability to grow and sporulate on the larval cadaver followng internal colonisation There was variation in the campatibility of M. anisopliae isolates with pesticides used on sugarcane, but certain isolates were highly compatible. Although some of the isolates of M. anisopliae were highly pathogenic and highly compatible with the pesticides tested, strain improvement to enhance epizootic potential may be appropriate. M. anisopliae has the potential to be an effective biological control agent of I. rubriceps.
THE OCCURRENCE OF HELIOTHIS PUNCTIGERA WALLENGREN AND H. ARMIGERA (HÜBNER) IN INLAND AUSTRALIA
Authors: Gregg P. C. , McDonald G. , Bryceson K. P.
Published: April 2007

Populations of Heliothis punctigera and H. armigera in the arid and semi‐arid rangeland areas of southwestern Queensland and northern South Australia were studied by pheromone and fermentation trapping of adults and by sweep netting of larvae. H. armigera was captured approximately 450 km further inland than previously recorded, but only in low numbers. No evidence of breeding was found. By contrast, H. punctigera was commonly collected, particularly after winter and spring rain. Larvae were found on daisies and other ephemeral plants. The results are discussed in relation to the migratory behaviour of Heliothis spp. and the implications for management in cropping areas.
FIRST RECORD OF VISAYANOCORINAE (HEMIPTERA: REDUVIIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA WITH DESCRIPTION OF A NEW GENUS AND TWO NEW SPECIES
Authors: Malipatil M. B.
Published: April 2007

Carayonia australiensis sp.n. from north Queensland and the Northern Territory and Wardamanocoris formosus gen.n., sp.n. from the Northern Territory are described and illustrated as the first representatives of Visayanocorinae from Australia. The new genus is treated as an aberrant member of the Visayanocorinae. The original descriptions of Carayonia Villiers and Visayanocorinae are expanded to accommodate the new taxa.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Cantrell Bryan
Published: April 2007

A Guide to the Breeding Habits and Immature Stages of Diptera Cyclorrhapha. P. Ferrar, E. J. Brill/Scandinavian Science Press: Leiden, Copenhagen. Entomonograph Vol. 8, 1987. Part 1, 1‐478; Part 2, 479‐907. Dfl. 360.00/ca US$180.00.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Bickel Daniel J.
Published: April 2007

Catalogue of Palaearctic Diptera, Volume 6: Therevidae‐Empididae.Á. Soós and L. Papps, Eds. 1989. Elsevier Science Publishers, The Netherlands. 436 pp. U.S. $208.00.
A FERMENTATION TRAP FOR SELECTIVELY MONITORING ACTIVITY OF MYTHIMNA CONVECTA (WALKER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: McDonald Garrick
Published: April 2007

A fermentation trap which selectively attracts Mythimna convecta, but few other noctuid moths is described. It uses a standard cone trap design, based on a metal frame covered in open gauze with inner skirt at its base and removable catch bag at its apex. A food lure of port wine, sugar and water is suspended below.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Houston K. J.
Published: April 2007

CIE Guides to Insects of Importance to Man. 2. Thysanoptera: J. M. Palmer, L. A. Mound and G. J. du Heaume. C. R. Betts (Ed.) 73 pp. CAB International Institute of Entomology, London, 1989. £11.00.
A COMPARISON OF TRAPPING TECHNIQUES FOR MYTHIMNA CONVECTA (WALKER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: McDonald Garrick , Farrow Roger A.
Published: April 2007

Three trap types and 3 food lures were tested for their effectiveness in monitoring field populations of the common armyworm moth, Mythimna convecta (Walker). The traps comprised 1 UV light trap and 2 types of fermentation traps, namely a simple lure pail (‘lure pot'), into which the moths fell and drowned, and a cone trap built over a covered lure pot, the ‘FE trap'. The food lures comprised diluted port wine and sugar, red wine and sugar, and a synthetic lure. There was no significant difference in the attractiveness of wine and port lures, while the synthetic lure did not catch any moths. A vehicle‐mounted net provided an independent measure of airborne density and species composition of the noctuid population at 1 study site. The light trap did not catch many M. convecta. The 2 types of fermentation trap caught similar numbers of M. convecta, although the FE trap had several advantages over the lure pot: the dry moth catches were easier to recover; there was greater selectivity for M. convecta over other abundant noctuids, particularly Agrotis infusa (Boisduval); and the variation in nightly catches more accurately reflected those of the field populations of M. convecta, particularly those engaged in surface or trivial flight.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Kettle Doug
Published: April 2007

Blood‐sucking Midges of the Genera Culicoides and Forcipomyia (Ceratopogonidae) by V. M. Glukhova, Nauka, Leningrad, 1989, pp. 408. Fauna of the USSR No 139, Diptera volume 3, part 5a. in Russian.