bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CRYPTORYCTES MINCHAMI SP. N. AND NOTES ON OTHER CRYPTORYCTES SPP. (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE: DYNASTINAE)
Authors: Carne P. B.
Published: April 2007

Cryptorycles minchami sp. n. is described from specimens of both sexes taken at the summit of Mt Serle in the North Flinders Ranges of South Australia. Additional locality data are given for Cryptorycles brittoni Carne, C. nigripennis (Lea), C. pimbus Carne, C. psilus Carne, C. tectus (Blackburn) and C. trifidus (Blackburn). The hitherto unknown female of C. nigripennis is described.
THE DURATION AND NUMBER OF THE IMMATURE STAGES OF CODLING MOTH CYDIA POMONELLA (L.) (TORTRICIDAE: LEPIDOPTERA)
Authors: Williams D. G. , McDonald G.
Published: April 2007

The developmental rates of the immature stages of Cydia pomonella were determined at 20, 25, 30 and 35 °C, and the various instars were distinguished using head capsule measurements. There were 5 distinct instars at 20, 25 and 30 °C and possibly more at 35 °C. Rate of development increased with temperature up to 30 ° but declined at 35 °C. There was considerable variation in the developmental period due to the effects of temperature, apple variety and intrinsic differences.
RATES OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE IMMATURE STAGES OF PECTINOPHORA SCUTIGERA (HOLDAWAY) (LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE) WITH DATA ON THE HEAD‐CAPSULE WIDTHS OF FIELD AND LABORATORY REARED LARVAE
Authors: Vickers R. A.
Published: April 2007

The mean lower developmental threshold for the combined immature stages of P. scutigera was found by extrapolation to be 13.5° C. Between 17 and 31° C egg to adult development was curvilinear, but linear between 17 and 25°C. Day‐degree calculations for the Callide Valley of central Queensland suggest that 4 generations of the insect could be completed in cotton between squaring in November and harvest in late April. The mean head capsule widths of all diet fed larvae, except first instars, were greater than those previously reported for field collected larvae.
THE BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR OF CURRANT BORER MOTH, SYNANTHEDON TIPULIFORMIS(CLERCK) (LEPIDOPTERA: AEGERIIDAE) IN TASMANIA
Authors: Hardy R. J.
Published: April 2007

Synanthedon tipuliformis, which feeds during the larval stage on the pith of the stems of blackcurrants was studied in southern Tasmania. The insect is univoltine, with adults emerging and mating between November and early January. Most eggs are laid in late December and early January. The larvae hatch several weeks later and may enter the stems through existing tunnels, or tunnel into developing buds and then into the pith. The larvae undergo a quiescent period during winter and pupate in the spring or early summer. There are few parasites, predators or diseases of the insect in Tasmania.
OCCURRENCE OF CULEX ANNULIROSTRIS SKUSE (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) IN MELBOURNE
Authors: Doronila A. , Danthanarayana W.
Published: April 2007

Culex annulirostris larvae and adults are reported from Melbourne for the summer months of 1979–1980.
AN INTRODUCED MOTH, ITHOME LASSULA HODGES (LEPIDOPTERA: COSMOPTERIGIDAE), ATTACKING LEUCAENA IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND
Authors: Common I. F. B. , Beattie W. M.
Published: April 2007

Ithome lassula, originally reared from Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit in Florida and not previously recorded outside of the southern U.S.A., has been discovered attacking flower heads of L. leucocephala grown as a fodder plant in northern Queensland. Larval populations appear to be high enough to affect seed production seriously. The adult moth, wing venation and genitalia of both sexes are figured.
CORRECTIONS TO PAULIAN (1980): “RÉVISION TAXONOMIQUE DESLIPAROCHRUSERICHSON, GENRE AUSTRALO‐MÉLANÉSIEN DE COLÉOPTÈRES HYBOSORIDAE, SCARABAEOIDEA”
Authors: Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

Liparochrus geminatusWestwood is designated as the type‐species ofLiparochrusErichson.Ranidichrusnom. subgen. n. is proposed withL. multistriatusHarold as the type‐species to include the species referred by Paulian to the nominate subgenus ofLiparochrus. RanidiaPaulian is synonymised withLiparochrus. ParolichrusPaulian andRopalichrusPaulian are shown to be invalid, and the names are validated withL. ingensFelsche andL. storeyiPaulian designated as type‐species, respectively. Other minor corrections are noted.
SEASONAL PREVALENCE AND BIONOMICS OF BITING MIDGES (CERATOPOGONIDAE) AT OCEAN SHORES, NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: Kay B. H. , Lennon T.
Published: April 2007

Between 1971–1973 at Ocean Shores near Brunswick Heads, 19 taxa of Culicoides were sampled using mainly truck traps but also human bait. A questionnaire survey indicated that the major pest species of biting midges, C. subimmaculatus Lee and Reye, C. molestus (Skuse) and C. marmoratus (Skuse), had little effect on holiday‐makers.

Species composition differed according to the trapping method. Biting midges, with the exception of C. fulbrighti Lee and Reye and possibly C. victoriae Macfie, were more abundant during summer. Abundances of species other than C. fulbrighti, C. victoriae, C. marmoratus and C. brevitarsis Kieffer were negligible in winter.

From daily survival rate calculations, C. marmoratus was relatively short‐lived especially during summer (48–55%) whereas C. brevitarsis and C. victoriae, especially during summer 1972–73 (81%) and during the cooler months (83–92%) respectively, showed greater vector potential.
TWO NEW SPECIES OF TRACHOLENA COMMON (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE) FEEDING ON ARAUCARIA IN QUEENSLAND AND NORFOLK ISLAND
Authors: Common I. F. B.
Published: April 2007

Tracholena dialeuca and T. hedraea are described as new, the adults and genitalia of both sexes are figured, and a key to the described species is given. T. dialeuca has been reared from hoop pine, Araucaria cunninghamii Ait., in southern Queensland, and T. hedraea from Norfolk Island pine, A. heterophylla (Salisb.) Franco, on Norfolk Island. Six of the 7 known species of Tracholena have larvae feeding on Gymnospermae; the adult male and the early stages of the seventh are unknown.
FEEDING RESPONSES OF THE GUM LEAF SKELETONISER URABA LUGENS WALKER TO SUGARS, AMINO ACIDS, LIPIDS, STEROLS, SALTS, VITAMINS AND CERTAIN EXTRACTS OF EUCALYPT LEAVES
Authors: Cobbinah J. R. , Morgan F. David , Douglas T. J.
Published: April 2007

Components of the leaves of species of Eucalyptus were bioassayed using Uraba lugens. Lyophilised leaf powder added to plain diet (cellulose and agar) indicated that feeding rates upon different eucalypts were similar until the proportion of leaf powder in diets reached 4.5% when diets gave the same distinctive results as fresh leaves. The factor(s) responsible for food plant selection by caterpillars was retained in prepared leaf powder and was available for extraction and further testing. Using the plain diet and a diet containing 0.1 M sucrose (standard diet) tests determined the biting and feeding responses of larvae. The major phagostimulants were sucrose, fructose and ascorbic acid. Most substances tested had little or no effect upon larval feeding and were classified as inert (not different from plain diet). Others appeared to enhance larval behaviour only when combined with other substances such as sucrose; these were recorded as synergists. Feeding deterrents or antifeedants were also found. Irrespective of the effect that substances had upon larval behaviour, we recognised that they may have been essential dietary components.
EPICOCCUS COCKERELL AND ITS TYPE‐SPECIES, EPICOCCUS ACACIAE (MASKELL), REDESCRIBED (HOMOPTERA: COCCOIDEA: PSEUDOCOCCIDAE)
Authors: Brookes Helen M.
Published: April 2007

The monotypic genus Epicoccus is redescribed. E. acaciae is redescribed and illustrated from specimens not hitherto available—live specimens and spirit specimens collected on Acacia from several localities in Western Australia and South Australia.
TEMPERATURE AND RATE OF DEVELOPMENT IN DANAUS PLEXIPPUS L. AND D. CHRYSIPPUS L. (LEPIDOPTERA:NYMPHALIDAE)
Authors: Zalucki Myron P.
Published: April 2007

Population processes and interactions among insects are mediated by thermally driven physiological time scales. The effects of temperature on developmental rates in Danaus plexippus and D. chrysippus were determined by rearing individuals under a range of constant temperatures. Rates of development changed in a linear fashion over a wide range of temperatures. The linear model accurately predicted development times under fluctuating temperatures for D. plexippus. The effect of this thermal time scale on competition between the 2 species is discussed.
OVERWINTERING BY THREE PARASITES OF HELIOTHIS ARMIGER (HÜBNER) (LEPIDOPTERA:NOCTUIDAE) IN SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
Authors: Kay I. R.
Published: April 2007

Overwintering by Heteropelma scaposum (Morley) (Ichneumonidae), Carcelia sp. (Tachinidae) and Microplitis sp. (Braconidae), all parasites of Heliothis armiger (Hübner), was observed in 1977 and 1978. Heteropelma scaposum and Carcelia sp. parasitising H. armiger in April and May overwintered in the host pupae and emerged from August to October. Microplitis sp. overwintered in cocoons and emerged mainly in August‐September. This behaviour coincides with overwintering by H. armiger.
REARING, RELEASE AND RECOVERY OF MICROCTONUS AETHIOPOIDES LOAN (HYMENOPTERA: BRACONIDAE) IMPORTED FOR THE CONTROL OF SITONA DISCOIDEUS GYLLENHAL (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) IN SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Cullen J. M. , Hopkins D. C.
Published: April 2007

The braconid parasite Microctonus aethiopoides was imported from Morocco in 1976 and released at sites in S.A. and N.S.W. in 1977 and 1978 for the biological control of Sitona discoideus. Rearing, release and recovery methods are described, including techniques necessary to overcome the problems posed by the aestivation of the host. The parasite has become established at several sites and is a promising control agent with a high searching capacity and rapid rate of increase relative to its host.
SAMPLING ACYRTHOSIPHON KONDOI SHINJI IN THE FIELD
Authors: Bishop A. L. , McKenzie H. J.
Published: April 2007

A simple beat method suitable for field surveying A. kondoi was devised and tested for accuracy. The apparatus was efficient, easily operated and cheap.
LIFE‐CYCLE AND ASPECTS OF THE BIOLOGY OF TASMANIAN EUCALYPTUS LEAF BEETLE, CHRYSOPHTHARTA BIMACULATA (OLIVIER) (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE).
Authors: Little D. W. de
Published: April 2007

The Tasmanian eucalyptus leaf beetle, Chrysophtharta bimaculata, previously considered to be bivoltine, was found to have a univoltine life‐cycle in north‐west Tasmania. Field sex ratio and laboratory fecundity of the species were determined. Foliage of hosts within the series Obliquae (subgenus Monocalyptus) appeared to be the favoured food of C. bimaculata larvae. Four species of Obliquae tested were approximately equally favorable, and signficantly more favorable than foliage of a species of Piperitae (Monocalyptus).
SOUND PRODUCTION IN MICRONECTA BATILLA HALE (HEMIPTERA: CORIXIDAE)—AN ALTERNATIVE STRUCTURE
Authors: Bailey Winston J.
Published: April 2007

The sound and associated stridulatory structures in males have been re‐examined in Micronecta batilla following a recent explanation of underwater stridulation for this species (King 1976). Observations are supported by scanning EM and analyses of the sound. A different stridulatory system has been seen to function, and its sound output has been reconciled with its structure and the presence of wear patterns on the pars stridens.
THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF AMBLYPELTA STÅL (HEMIPTERA: COREIDAE)
Authors: Donaldson J. F.
Published: April 2007

Morphological differences to separate the Australian species of Amblypelta are discussed together with information on distribution and associated plants. A key to species is provided.
IN VITRO CULTURE OF THE APHID PATHOGENIC FUNGUS ENTOMOPHTHORA PLANCHONIANA CORNU (ZYGOMYCETES: ENTOMOPHTHORALES)
Authors: Holdom D. G.
Published: April 2007

The isolation and culture of Entomophthora planchoniana in vitro is described for the first time. The pathogen was isolated in liquid medium and then transferred to solid medium where sporulation occurred. Conidia from one culture were used successfully to reinfect aphids.
ALDRIN EPOXIDASE ACTIVITY IN LARVAE OF A SUSCEPTIBLE AND A RESISTANT STRAIN OF THE SHEEP BLOWFLY, LUCILIA CUPRINA (WIEDEMANN)
Authors: Terras M. A. , Rose H. A. , Hughes* P. B.
Published: April 2007

Assay conditions for measuring aldrin epoxidase activity in mature 3rd instar larvae of Lucilia cuprina were optimised. An organophosphorus resistant strain possessed 3.2 fold higher activity than a susceptible strain.
INFLUENCE OF PLANT SPECIES ON THE MOVEMENT OF TRISSOLCUS BASAUS WOOLASTON (HYMENOPTERA: SCELIONIDAE)–A PARASITE OF NEZARA VIRIDULA L.
Authors: Turner J. W.
Published: April 2007

The rate of movement of Trissolcus basalis over lower leaf surfaces of soybean, sunflower, bean, mung bean and cowpea was measured in the laboratory. Leaves of sesame appeared repellant to wasps and no measurements could be made. The rate of movement on soybean was a third of the mean of that on the other 4 species. Oviposition by wasps caged over plants on which eggs of Nezara viridula had been distributed was assessed. The percentage of eggs parasitised was less on soybean than on other species. It is suggested that the density and length of trichomes inhibit wasp movement and thus the effectiveness of T. basalis as a biological control agent of N. viridula on soybeans.
A NEW GENUS OF HOLOPTILINAE FROM AUSTRALIA (HEMIPTERA: REDUVIIDAE)
Authors: Malipatil M. B.
Published: April 2007

Aradelloides gen. n. is described with 3 new Australian species—A. maculatus (type‐species), A. wilsoni and A. taylori—and compared with another Australian endemic genus, Aradellus Westwood. The new genus is considered more apomorphic than Aradellus and is placed with it in the tribe Aradellini, the diagnosis of which is here modified.
A REMARKABLE BEE FROM EASTERN AUSTRALIA (HYMENOPTERA: APOIDEA: COLLETIDAE)
Authors: Exley E. M.
Published: April 2007

A new bee, Euryglossina (Turnerella) leyburnensis, is described.
TOXICITY OF FOUR INSECTICIDES TO PHYTOSEIULUS MACROPILIS (BANKS) AND P. PERSIMILIS ATHIAS‐HENRIOT (ACARINA: PHYTOSEIIDAE)
Authors: Brun L. O. , Chazeau J. , Edge V. E.
Published: April 2007

Commercial formulations of dimethoate, methomyl, fenvalerate and endosulfan were tested against a New Caledonian strain of Phytoseiulus macropilis and an Australian strain P. persimilis using a slide‐dip technique. The responses of the 2 species to fenvalerate, methomyl and endosulfan were similar, with fenvalerate being the most toxic and endosulfan the least. In contrast, dimethoate was 50x more toxic to P. macropolis than to P. persimilis at the LC50 level.
THE SYSTEMATIC POSITION OF DASYPROCTUS VERUTUS RAYMENT (HYMENOPTERA: SPHECIDAE: CRABRONINAE)
Authors: Naumann I. D.
Published: April 2007

D. verutus is transferred to the genus Rhopalum Stephens and redescribed from the holotype.
SURVIVAL OF FIRST INSTAR LARVAE OF PTEROHELAEUS DARLINGENSIS CARTER (COLEOPTERA: TENEBRIONIDAE) EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES: A LABORATORY STUDY
Authors: Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

First instar larvae of Pterohelaeus darlingensis were exposed for up to 5 periods of up to 48 h to temperatures between 29–45°C in soils of 10 or 30% soil moisture to define empirically the effects of these parameters on survival. In general, survival was greater in moist soil than in dry soil. Survival decreased exponentially with increasing exposure. Repeated exposures to sublethal temperatures in moist soil caused higher mortality than at previous exposures to the same temperature. The reverse relationship held for exposures in dry soil. These results are used to develop a mathematical model of survival of first instar larvae which should allow prediction of survival in the field.
THE USE OF GONADS IN LARVAL SEXING OF THE JARRAH LEAFMINER, PERTHIDA GLYPHOPA COMMON (LEPIDOPTERA: INCURVARIIDAE)
Authors: Mazanec Z.
Published: April 2007

The gonads of the larva of the jarrah leafminer Perthida glyphopa are embedded in a dorsal fat body within the abdomen. In both sexes they are pear‐shaped in instars 1–3, but are 4 lobed in instar 4. The ducts of the gonads terminate within abdominal segment 7 of females and in segment 10 of males in all instars. The sexes were most readily determined by examining internal organs released from sections of larvae comprising abdominal segments 3–7; gonads were released only if the larvae were males.
AN EXTRACTION METHOD USED TO STUDY VERTICAL AND LATERAL DISTRIBUTION OF SOLDIER FLY INOPUS RUBRICEPS (DIPTERA: STRATIOMYIDAE) IN SUGAR CANE SOIL
Authors: Robertson L. N.
Published: April 2007

A method for extracting the sugarcane soldier fly (Inopus rubriceps (Macquart)) larvae, pupae and remains from canefield soils by suspension in moving water is presented. Vertical and lateral distribution of larvae and pupae in relation to sugarcane plants was studied.
STUDIES ON THE SEX RATIO IN THE JARRAH LEAFMINER PERTHIDA GLYPHOPA (LEPIDOPTERA: INCURVARIIDAE)
Authors: Mazanec Z.
Published: April 2007

The sex ratio of the jarrah leafminer Perthida glyphopa Common was studied in the larvae, pupae and adults. Female larvae predominated at the feeding stage in leaves during June‐September, the sex ratio (male:female) being 0.74:1.00. Diapausing larvae in the soil at the end of September had sex ratio 1.47:1.00, pupae in March 1.30:1.00 and emerging adults in April‐May 1.56:1.00. The reversal of the sex ratio at the diapausing stage suggests a biased mortality of female larvae in the soil.
THE ACQUISITION OF AERIAL U.L.V. SPRAYS BY AUSTRALIAN PLAGUE LOCUST NYMPHS, CHORTOICETES TERMINIFERA (WALKER)
Authors: Nguyen N. T.
Published: April 2007

The direct and indirect modes of insecticide acquisition by Chortoicetes terminifera nymphs in the field were investigated by measuring insecticide content in nymphs collected at intervals from grassland which had been sprayed from the air with fenitrothion 1.28 kg L‐1, In sparsely vegetated pasture, acquisition was mainly by direct droplet impaction. Residual (indirect) acquisition occurred in addition to direct impaction and became dominant when the nymphs were sprayed in relatively dense pasture. Residual insecticide was accumulated during the first hour or so after treatment, at a rate which was approximately proportional to the residue level on the grass and the amount of grass available. The nymphs accumulated residual insecticide presumably from contact and feeding on the contaminated grass; collection from deposit on the soil surface was negligible.
CHEMOSTERILISATION OF THE SCREW‐WORM FLY, CHRYSOMYA BEZZIANA VILLENEUVE WITH BENZYLPHENOLS
Authors: Pound A. A. , Spradbery J. P.
Published: April 2007

The effects of 3 biologically active plant benzylphenols on the fertility of the screw‐worm fly, Chrysomya bezziana, were studied. The compounds were: 2,4‐bis (1,1‐dimethylethyl)‐6‐(4‐methoxyphenylmethyl)‐phenol (J 2644); 2,4‐bis (1,1‐dimethylethyl)‐6‐(1‐phenylethyl)‐phenol (J 2706); 2,4‐bis (1,1‐dimethylethyl)‐6‐(phenylmethyl)‐phenol (J 2419). Topical application of 2 μL of 0.08% J 2644, 0.16%, J 2706, or 0.32% J 2419 resulted in complete sterility (zero egg hatch) as did tarsal contact with deposits left by 0.1 to 1.0% solution of the materials. When the chemosterilants were added to the larval rearing medium at a concentration of 0.02% the resulting females were similarly sterilised. The dipping of puparia into 0.1% solution of the chemosterilants caused partial sterility. When males which had fed as adults on the chemosterilant J 2644 were crossed with untreated females, the resulting eggs failed to hatch.
DIFFERENTIAL DEFOLIATION BY INSECTS AMONG PROVENANCES OF EUCALYPTUS DELEGATENSIS
Authors: Ohmart C. P. , Thomas J. R. , Stewart L. G.
Published: April 2007

Three identical provenance trials of Eucalyptus delegatensis, established at Batlow, N.S.W., Parrawe, Tasmania, and Myrtle Bank, Tasmania, were sampled in 1981 to determine whether differential insect defoliation was occurring among the provenances planted in these trials. The trial at Batlow was sampled again in 1982. Twenty provenances were selected for sampling from the 64 planted in each trial, 10 from mainland Australia and 10 from Tasmania. Defoliation in the Tasmanian provenances at the Batlow trial in both sample years was significantly greater than that in the mainland provenances, with most provenances from Tasmania sustaining almost twice as much defoliation as those from the mainland. The pooled mean level of defoliation in the Tasmanian provenances was greater than that of the mainland group at the Parrawe and Myrtle Bank trials but this difference was not statistically significant. The levels of defoliation at both these sites was felt to be too low to detect significant patterns. Some possible reasons for these differences in defoliation are discussed.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF SOME AUSTRALIAN COCKROACHES (BLATTODEA: BLABERIDAE)
Authors: Rugg D. , Rose H. A.
Published: April 2007

During investigation of the life history of some Panesthiinae species, females were found to contain egg masses of a form previously unknown in natural populations. Those of Panesthia cribrata Saussure and P. australis Brunner comprised a double row of about 20 eggs partially covered by a membrane plus a number of eggs lying outside this oothecal membrane. Eggs of Macropanesthia rhinoceros Saussure and Geoscapheus dilatatus Saussure were in a loosely appressed mass with no membranous covering. P. cribrata and G. dilatatus were found to be ovoviviparous as eggs received only water from the female.

In the evolution of oothecae in the Blaberidae there is a trend towards reduction of the oothecal membrane and structure. Ultimate reduction is found in Geoscapheus and Macropanesthia, in which loss of oothecal structure allows eggs to be deposited directly into the brood sac.
THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON THE POPULATION GROWTH POTENTIAL OF DACTYLOPIUS AUSTRINUS DE LOTTO (HOMOPTERA: DACTYLOPIIDAE), ON OPUNTIA AURANTIACA LINDLEY
Authors: Hosking J. R.
Published: April 2007

The development, reproduction and population growth statistics of Dactylopius austrinus on Opuntia aurantiaca are described for constant temperatures of 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25, 27.5, 30, 32 and 34°C. The lower temperature threshold for female development was 15.6 °C. Development was most rapid at 32 °C and the rate of development was linearly related to temperature between 20 and 30 °C. The maximum finite rate of increase (Λ) was 1.1569 females per female per day at 30 °C. Relevance of this study to control of O. aurantiaca and breeding of D. austrinus for field release are discussed.
A REVIEW OF THE NAUCORINAE OF AUSTRALIA (HETEROPTERA: NAUCORIDAE)
Authors: Polhemus John T.
Published: April 2007

All 3 known Australian Naucorinae belong in Naucoris Fabricius: N. australicus Stål, N. congrex Stål and N. subopacus Montandon. N. rhizomatus sp. n. is described and a key to the Australian species provided.
TAXONOMIC NOTES ON SOME AUSTRALASIAN MECYCLOTHORAX SHARP (COLEOPTERA: CARABIDAE: PSYDRINAE) AND DESCRIPTIONS OF NEW SPECIES
Authors: Moore B. P.
Published: April 2007

The often confused sibling species of Mecyclothorax, M. ambiguus (Erichson), M. punctipennis (Macleay) and M. rotundicollis (White), are distinguished and lectotypes are designated for M. ambiguus and M. punctipennis. “Anchomenus” lophoides Chaudoir is also shown to be a distinct species of Mecyclothorax (comb. n.), whereas M. obsoletus (Blackburn) is placed as a form of M. punctipennis (syn. n.). Two new species, M. storeyi and M. lewisensis, are described from the mountains of tropical Queensland.
NON‐SUSCEPTIBILITY OF APIS MELLIFERA TO CULICINOMYCES CLAVISPORUS
Authors: Cooper Robert , Hornitzky M. , Medcraft B. E.
Published: April 2007

The commercial honey bee Apis mellifera was exposed to the mosquito pathogenic fungus Culicinomyces clavisporus. The examination of adults and larvae, sampled from an inoculated hive failed to detect any evidence of fungal invasion. Adult bees maintained in the laboratory at 27 °C and fed a fungal suspension were also found to be not susceptible.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BDELLODES LAPIDARIA (KRAMER) (ACARI: BDELLIDAE) AS A PREDATOR OF SMINTHURUS VIRIDIS (L.) (COLLEMBOLA: SMINTHURIDAE) IN NORTH WEST TASMANIA
Authors: Ireson J. E.
Published: April 2007

Population studies at 3 sites in north west Tasmania failed to indicate any significant predator‐prey relationship between the predatory pasture snout mite, Bdellodes lapidaria and the lucerne flea Sminthurus viridis or other surface‐active Collembola. These findings are at variance with results obtained from previous work in Western Australia and South Africa. The effect of climatic factors and an abundance of alternative prey species on the performance of B. lapidaria is discussed.
METOPOLOPHIUM DIRHODUM (WALKER) (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE) NEWLY RECORDED FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Carver Mary
Published: April 2007

Metopolophium dirhodum (Walker), the rose‐grain aphid, is recorded for the first time from Australia.
DISSOLVING WAX FROM SCALE INSECTS: A METHOD FOR ASSESSING PARASITISM AND DETERMINING INSTARS OF CEROPLASTES SPP. AND GASCARDIA DESTRUCTOR (NEWSTEAD) (HOMOPTERA: COCCIDAE)
Authors: Sands D. P. A.
Published: April 2007

A method of dissolving wax from the wax scale insects Ceroplastes spp. and Gascardia destructor, using a mixture of ethanol and xylene, is described. The method enables the instars of the scale insects to be readily determined, observation of advanced parasitoid stages, and identification of parasitoid pupae, without the need to remove the scale insects from their plant substrate.
A NEW GENUS FOR CHLENIAS FUCATA FELDER AND ROGENHOFER (LEPIDOPTERA: GEOMETRIDAE: ENNOMINAE) AND A NEW TASMANIAN SPECIES
Authors: McQuillan P. B.
Published: April 2007

Plesanemma gen. n. is proposed for the Australian ennomine Chlenias fucata, referred to the related genus Mnesampela Guest by later authors. This, and a new species from Tasmania (P. altafucata sp. n.) are described and figured, and some details of their biology provided.
BUSH FLY ABUNDANCE IN AN OVERWINTERING ZONE DURING 1979–82 COMPARED WITH SOME DATA COLLECTED BEFORE THE INTRODUCTION OF EXOTIC DUNG BEETLES
Authors: Hughes R. D. , Morton R.
Published: April 2007

Recent estimates of the abundance of bush flies (Musca vetustissima Walker) overwintering in southern Queensland were compared with fragmentary data collected before exotic dung beetles were established in the region. The difference found was not significant.
A NEW GENUS AND SPECIES OF DYNASTINAE FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE)
Authors: Carne P. B.
Published: April 2007

Neocorynophyllus is erected to contain a new species of pseudoryctine scarab from the Mt Bellenden Ker Range (north Queensland). All of the type‐series of N. aputaringus are males; most were captured in flight intercept traps, and none in a UV light trap operated at the same collecting stations.
MOTH SPECIES EATEN BY PIED BUTCHER BIRDS
Authors: Mackey A. P.
Published: April 2007

One hundred and seventeen taxa belonging to 13 families were offered as prey to pied butcher birds, Cracticus nigrogularis (Gould) in the field. Seventy‐three species were always accepted, 34 species were sometimes accepted and a further 10 species were never eaten, although some were attacked occasionally.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Colbran R. C.
Published: April 2007

Plant and Insect Nematodes: William R. Nickle (Ed.). Marcel Dekker Inc. pp. 944. US $174.
A NEW AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF HELIOTHIS OCHSENHEIMER (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: Common I. F. B.
Published: April 2007

A new species of Heliothis (subgenus Helicoverpa Hardwick), based on adults from widely separated localities in southern Australia, is described as H. prepodes. Adults, including the genitalia of both sexes, are figured and a key to the Australian species of Heliothis is provided.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Domrow Robert
Published: April 2007

Acarology VI: D. A. Griffiths and C. E. Bowman (Eds). Ellis Horwood, Chichester [Proc. VI int. Congr. Acar. (Edinburgh, 1982) 2: 647–1296], 1984. Distributed in Australia by Jacaranda Wiley, tentative price $123.75 per vol.
THE GENUS EPISYNLESTES KENNEDY (ODONATA: SYNLESTIDAE)*
Authors: Theischinger G. , Watson J. A. L.
Published: April 2007

Episynlestes is redefined, and E. intermedius sp. n. is described from Finch Hatton Gorge, near Mackay, Queensland.
ARTHROPOD SPECIES IN SOYBEANS IN SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
Authors: Evans M. L.
Published: April 2007

Arthropods were collected from soybean crops in southeast Queensland over a 3 yr period. A total of 304 species in 104 families and 17 orders were found. Records of abundance are given, and species classed as phytophagous (42%), predatory (28%), parasitic (24%) or non‐pest (6%). Predator‐prey, parasite‐host and pathogen records are presented. The advantages of using a variety of sampling techniques and of rearing specimens are discussed.
A SURVEY OF DOMESTIC CONTAINER‐BREEDING MOSQUITOES IN NEW SOUTH WALES FOR THE PRESENCE OF AEDES AEGYPTI (L.), THE VECTOR OF DENGUE FEVER
Authors: Russell Richard C. , Bryan Joan H.
Published: April 2007

Between January and April 1984, a comprehensive survey of New South Wales was undertaken to determine whether Aedes aegypti, the vector of dengue fever in Australia, was present. No Ae aegypti larvae occurred in the 3930 samples collected, and it appears that the species is not present in N. S. W., thus the state is not currently receptive to the introduction of dengue fever or yellow fever.
RESISTANCE OF EUCALYPTUS MARGINATA TO PERTHIDA GLYPHOPA (LEPIDOPTERA: INCURVARIIDAE)
Authors: Mazanec Z.
Published: April 2007

Anatomy of leaves of jarrah, Eucalyptus marginata Donn ex Smith, and their response to the presence of the jarrah leafminer Perthida glyphopa Common, are described. Depending on the reaction to its eggs and larvae, 4 types of trees were recognised: (a) susceptible to oviposition, egg development and larval feeding; (b) resistant to egg development; (c) resistant to larval feeding; (d) resistant to oviposition and egg development. Leaves of types a, b and c had identical anatomy, whereas those of the only known tree of type d had a different structure of the mesophyll and lacked tannin in the palisade tissue.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Wylie F. R.
Published: April 2007

Insect Pests of Trees and Timber in Tasmania: H. J. Elliott and D. W. deLittle. Forestry Commission, Tasmania, 1985. Pp. X + 90. $7.50.
OBSERVATIONS ON THE BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR OF ARMIGERES MILNENSIS LEE (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Authors: Charlwood J. D. , Galgal K.
Published: April 2007

Using a novel trap, the oviposition, emergence pattern and biting cycle of an isolated population of Armigeres milnensis from coastal Papua New Guinea, were determined. Biting and oviposition occurred primarily at dusk with a minor peak at dawn. Emergence of both sexes occurred throughout the diel. Polynomial regression analysis revealed that time of day was a better predictor of biting activity than light intensity. Nevertheless, biting was initiated during a mid‐afternoon eclipse of the sun. Follicle maturation, following a blood meal, was most rapid at temperatures in the range 26–29 C. At lower temperatures, the rate of development was significantly slower and at 32 C development was arrested. Adult survival rates were low, 160 of 196 females dissected being nulliparous, the oldest being 4‐parous. The results are discussed with reference to the potential transmission of filariasis by Ar. milnensis.
THE DEVELOPMENT AND SURVIVAL OF PODISUS SAGITTUS (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) ON ARTIFICIAL DIETS
Authors: Adidharma Dhamayanti
Published: April 2007

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The effects of 4 diets on population parameters of Podisus sagittus (L.), a pentatomid predator of Lepidoptera, were compared. Direct comparisons were made of survival, stadial lengths, generation times and predator weights at 20, 25, and 33°C. Temperature influenced stadial lengths, generation time and survival but not weight. Improved survival compared with controls was recorded for diet I at 20°C and diet I and II at 25°C. On diet III adults were produced only at 33°C, in which survival was similar to that in the controls.
DIETS FOR REARING AXENIC LUCILIA CUPRINA (WEIDEMANN)
Authors: Constable Sally A. , Griffith I. P.
Published: April 2007

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We evaluate new diets for rearing axenic Lucilia cuprina and show that Torula yeast plus vitamin supplement maximise larval yield.
A NEW SPECIES OF COORILLA DUNNET AND MARDON (SIPHONAPTERA: ISCHNOPSYLLIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Mardon D. K.
Published: April 2007

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Coorilla allisoni sp. n. is described from Mormopterus beccarii (Peters) (Chiroptera: Molossidae) in southern Queensland. The diagnostic characters of the male genitalia are illustrated and compared with those of C. longictena Dunnet and Mardon and C. similis Mardon and Allison.
PARASITISM OF MYTHIMNA CONVECTA (WALKER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) LARVAE IN SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
Authors: Broadley R. H.
Published: April 2007

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Nineteen collections of Mythimna convecta (Walker) larvae, made during an extensive outbreak of this species in winter barley in 1978, revealed a total of 8 parasite species, belonging to the families Tachinidae, Ichneumonidae and Braconidae. Mean percentage parasitism of M. convecta larvae by all parasites was 18.2%, and highest parasitism in any collection was 52.3%. Apanteles ruficrus Haliday was the dominant parasite.
INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE ON THE MORTALITY OF MYZUS PERSICAE (SULZER) DUE TO THE FUNGAL PATHOGEN ZOOPHTHORA PHALLOIDES BATKO
Authors: Glare T. R. , Milner R. J. , Chilvers G. A.
Published: April 2007

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Nymphs of Myzus persicae inoculated with Zoophthora phalloides were killed at each temperature tested in the range 10–22°C. Mortality was around 50% at 12, 15 and 18°C, but was considerably reduced outside this range. Deaths occurred soonest at 18°C (LT50—6.8 days). The low temperature requirement of this fungus limits its potential as a biocontrol agent for aphids in Australia.
THE INTRODUCTION INTO AUSTRALIA OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS OF HYPEROMYZUS LACTUCAE (L.) (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE)
Authors: Carver Mary , Woolcock L. T.
Published: April 2007

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An account is given of the importation and release in Australia of the hymenopterous parasites Aphidius sonchi Marshall and Praon volucre (Haliday) (Ichneumonoidea: Aphidiidae) as biological control agents of the sowthistle aphid, Hyperomyzus lactucae (L.), the vector of lettuce necrotic yellows virus, a serious disease of lettuce in Australia and New Zealand. The establishment of A. sonchi is documented.
A STICKY TRAP FOR MONITORING FLY POPULATIONS ON MUSHROOM FARMS
Authors: Larsson S. F.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

A sticky trap which has been designed to enable growers to monitor fly populations on mushroom farms is described. The trap is not affected by normal watering practices, is simple to operate and detects flies at low densities.
Book Review
Authors: Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

Book reviews in this article:

The Dynastinae of the world: S. Endrödi. Dr W. Junk Publishers, Dordrecht
A NEW GENUS OF MYODOCHINI FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE: RHYPAROCHROMINAE)
Authors: Malipatil M. B.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Henicopamerana gen. n. is described with H. longirostrum sp. n. as type species from the Solomon Islands, and compared with the allied genera Pamerana Distant and Parapamerana Malipatil.
THE RELEASE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF APHIDIUS ERVI HALIDAY (HYMENOPTERA: ICHNEUMONOIDEA) IN LUCERNE APHIDS IN EASTERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Milne Wendy M.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Between June 1980 and October 1981, Aphidius ervi was released at 59 sites throughout the lucerne‐growing areas of New South Wales and at 4 sites in southern Queensland as part of a biological control program against Acyrthosiphon kondoi and, more recently, A. pisum. Post‐release surveys revealed that A. ervi had become established at 26 of 29 sites checked in N. S. W. The parasite is now widely dispersed in N. S. W. and Queensland. The hypothesis that the establishment of A. ervi is dependent on the prior presence of A. pisum was not supported by results obtained in this study. Establishment in many areas preceded the arrival of A. pisum.
EXOCRINE GLANDS IN THE FORELEGS OF DUNG BEETLES IN THE GENUS ONITIS F. (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE)
Authors: Houston W. W. K.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Two novel groups of exocrine glands on the forelegs of Scarabaeine dung beetles of the genus Onitis are described. One, located on the protrochanters and confined to the male, is present in most species of Onitis. The other, located on the procoxae in conjunction with disseminating structures on both the procoxae and the profemora, is present in both sexes and probably occurs throughout the scarabaeine dung beetles. It is speculated that the glands are involved in close range species recognition and sexual attraction.
DEVELOPMENT OF MEROPHYAS DIVULSANA (WALKER) (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE) IN RELATION TO LUCERNE HARVESTING AS A CONTROL STRATEGY
Authors: Bishop A. L. , McKenzie H. J.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Developmental times for Merophyas divulsana are given at 15 ± 2, 20 ± 2 and 25 ± 2°C. These data were related to an experiment designed to investigate cutting of lucerne for M. divulsana control. Periods of infestation and damage approximately 5 weeks apart appeared predictable from field distribution data and this was supported by the developmental data derived at constant temperatures. It is proposed that potential outbreaks could be reduced by varying harvesting times to correspond with a 3 week period when the pest was least damaging and most susceptible to control.
SEASONAL ABUNDANCE OF MOSQUITOES IN A NATIVE FOREST OF THE MURRAY VALLEY OF VICTORIA, 1979–1985
Authors: Russell Richard C.
Published: April 2007

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From 1979 to 1985, mosquitoes were collected from Kanyapella state forest near Echuca in the Murray Valley floodplain of Victoria using dry‐ice baited light traps. 12 species were recorded during the study, and their relative prevalence is presented as seasonal values. Culex annulirostris Skuse was the predominant summer species, and Aedes sagax (Skuse) was generally the most common species during autumn and winter, but each of the following species, Aedes bancroftianus Edwards, Ae sagax, Ae theobaldi (Taylor), Anopheles annulipes Walker s. l., and Cx annulirostris, was the most common during at least one of the spring periods.
OBSERVATIONS ON THE SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR OF THREE POLISTINE WASPS (HYMENOPTERA: VESPIDAE)
Authors: Itǒ Yosiaki
Published: April 2007

In August 1984, the social behaviour of 3 species of polistine wasps was observed near Darwin. I saw no overt dominance behaviour among 3 gravid females of Polities bernardii richardsi Soika which founded a nest. Another non‐gravid female stayed mainly on the nest. In Ropalidia sp. nr. variegata (Smith), dominant females frequently attacked others on post‐emergence stage nests. On one nest only the top‐ranked female had developed ovaries. Females on pre‐emergence stage nests were peaceful and many had developed ovaries. The nest consisted of 2 rows of cells and each mature colony tended to have multiple combs. In R. gregaria gregaria (de Saussure), “excess” females, who founded a nest but could not settle on the small just‐founded nest, were frequently aggressive.
A NEW SPECIES OF KEMPYNUS NAVAS (NEUROPTERA: OSMYLIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: New T. R.
Published: April 2007

Kempynus acutus sp. n. is described and figured from a series of females collected in New South Wales.
A NEW AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF NYMPHIDAE (NEUROPTERA)
Authors: New T. R.
Published: April 2007

Myiodactylus maculatus sp. n. is described and figured from a single male from Queensland.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ADULT, PUPA AND LARVA OF CULICOIDES LONGIOR SP. N. AND A REDESCRIPTION OF C. ORNATUS TAYLOR (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE)
Authors: Hagan Chris E. , Reye E. J.
Published: April 2007

The female, male, pupa and larva of Culicoides longior sp. n. are described from southeast Queensland. The female of C. ornatus Taylor is redescribed and the male and larva described for the first time from Queensland specimens. The adults are compared with a series from Darwin, Northern Territory. A diagnosis of the 2 species is provided. Larval and pupal keys are amended to include the larva and pupa of C. longior and the larva of C. ornatus.
COMPARISON BETWEEN TRIMEDLURE AND CAPILURE®–ATTRACTANTS FOR MALE CERATITIS CAPITATA (WIEDEMANN) (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)
Authors: Hill A. R.
Published: April 2007

Capilure®, a product containing trimedlure mixed with extenders, was found to be as effective as trimedlure alone in capturing male Mediterranean fruit flies. Capilure®, used at a rate of 3 mL per Steiner trap on cotton wick dispensers, attracted male flies for 36 weeks in a citrus orchard in Perth, Western Australia, compared with 11 weeks for the same amount of pure trimedlure. Capilure® which had been exposed in traps for 36 weeks was as effective as fresh Capilure®.
INABILITY OF DERAEOCORIS SIGNATUS (DISTANT) (HEMIPTERA: MIRIDAE) TO SURVIVE AND REPRODUCE ON COTTON WITHOUT PREY
Authors: Chinajariyawong A. , Harris V. E.
Published: April 2007

Deraeocoris signatus nymphs developed to adults when provided with cotton tips or squares plus cotton aphids (Aphis gossypii Glover) or aphids only. Nymphs fed only on tips or squares all died within 3 d. Adults supplied with aphids plus tips or squares survived about 9 d longer than adults supplied with tips or squares only. Females provided with aphids produced eggs but females denied aphids did not. These findings, together with an absence of observed damage to cotton, warrant the exclusion of D. signatus from the complex of sap‐sucking bugs considered to be damaging to early‐season cotton in eastern Australia.
ANAX GEORGIUS SELYS, 1872 (ODONATA: AESHNIDAE) REDISCOVERED, IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Watson J. A. L. , Theischinger G.
Published: April 2007

Anax georgius is an Australian and, perhaps, Timorese species, not African. The male is redescribed and figured, and the final instar larval exuviae described. Adults of the Australian species of Anax Leach are keyed.
NOTUCHUS HOWENSIS SP. N. (HOMOPTERA: FULGOROIDEA: DELPHACIDAE) FROM LORD HOWE ISLAND
Authors: Donaldson J. F.
Published: April 2007

Notuchus howensis sp. n. is described and illustrated from Lord Howe Island.
TWO NEW SPECIES OF LAELAPTONYSSUS WOMERSLEY (ACARINA: RHODACARIDAE) FROM THE NESTS OF AUSTRALIAN TERMITES
Authors: Halliday R. B.
Published: April 2007

Two new species of Laelaptonyssus Womersley are described—L. lenzi sp. n., from a nest of Coptotermes lacteus (Froggatt) and L. darwiniensis sp. n., from a nest of C. acinaciformis (Froggatt). The 4 species of Laelaptonyssus now known can be distinguished by the number and length of setae on their podonotal shields.
FIRST RECORD OF DIPSOCORIDAE (HEMIPTERA) FROM AUSTRALIA WITH THE DESCRIPTION OF FOUR NEW SPECIES OF CRYPTOSTEMMA HERRICH‐SCHAEFFER
Authors: Hill Lionel
Published: April 2007

The Dipsocoridae are recorded from Australia for Cryptostemma uriarra sp. n., C. monga sp. n., C. triacanthota sp. n. and C. hickmani sp. n. The species are keyed, described, figured and morphological and distributional notes given.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Donaldson J. F.
Published: April 2007

Catalogue of the Cicadoidea (Homoptera, Auchenorhyncha) 1956‐1980: J. P. Duffels and P. A. van der Laan. Dr W. Junk Publishers, Dordrecht. 1985. Pp. xiv + 414.
REVISION OF THE AUSTRALIAN GENUS ACANTHOTHYNNUS TURNER (HYMENOPTERA: TIPHIIDAE)
Authors: Brown G. R.
Published: April 2007

The 2 known species of Acanthothynnus Turner are redescribed and 4 new species described: A. ater, A. carinatus, A. clypeatus and A. luteus. The females of only 3 species, A. clementi (Turner), A. clypeatus and A. sannae (Turner) are known and are described or redescribed. A key to species is given.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Kettle Doug
Published: April 2007

Catalogue of Palaearctic Diptera—Volume 4: Sciaridae‐Anisopodidae. A. Soos and L. Papp (Eds), Elsevier: Amsterdam, 1986, 444 pp. US$ 150.00/Dfl. 375.00.
THE IDENTITY AND IMMATURE STAGES OF PATAGONIODES FARINARIA (TURNER) COMB. N. (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE: PHYCITINAE) IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Authors: McQuillan P. B. , Ireson J. E.
Published: April 2007

The morphology of the immature stages and adult moth of the bivoltine blue stem borer, Patagoniodes farinaria (Turner) comb. n., is described and figured. Moths from eastern Australia and New Zealand appear to be conspecific and the species appears not to be introduced from Europe where related phycitines of similar biology occur. The blue stem borer exhibits features atypical of Homoeosoma Curtis, in which it was originally described, and generally conforms with Patagoniodes Roesler, to which it is here referred. Larvae develop in the stems of introduced ragwort, Senecio jacobaea L., and the native Senecio lautus Sol. ex Willd. (sens. lat.).
PLATYOBRIA, A NEW APHALARID GENUS (HOMOPTERA: PSYLLOIDEA) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Taylor K. L.
Published: April 2007

Platyobria gen. n. is described for 9 new species: P. lewisi (type species), P. adustalata, P. bordenensis, P. brevifoliae, P. capitata, P. cultrata, P. maddeni, P. minima and P. singularis. The host trees of all species are Eucalyptus spp. The nymphs of P. lewisi, P. adustalata and P. maddeni are described; those of the first 2 feed upon young succulent leaves and twigs and those of P. maddeni induce shallow pit galls in young leaves; nymphs of the other 6 species are unknown.
THE GENUS AUSTROCHRYSA ESBEN‐PETERSEN (NEUROPTERA: CHRYSOPIDAE)
Authors: New T. R.
Published: April 2007

Austrochrysa samoana Esben‐Petersen is redescribed and figured. The monobasic genus Austrochrysa Esben‐Petersen is considered valid, and is not closely related to Anomalochrysa McLachlan as has been suggested.
NOVAPUS MACFARLANDI SP. N. AND NOTES ON OTHER SPECIES OF NOVAPUS SHARP (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE: DYNASTINAE) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Carne P. B. , Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

Novapus macfarlandi is described from Western Australia. N. chararus Carne is synonymised with N. simplex Sharp, a lectotype is designated for N. carnei Endrödi, and further locality records given for N. adelaidae Blackburn, N. bifidus Carne, N. carnei, N. crassus Sharp, N. laticollis Blackburn, N. nitidus Blackburn, N. obscurus (Macleay), N. rugosicollis Blackburn and N. simplex.
INSECT DAMAGE TO ABORIGINAL RELICS AT BURIAL AND ROCK‐ART SITES NEAR CARNARVON IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
Authors: Wylie F. R. , Walsh G. L. , Yule R. A.
Published: April 2007

Damage to Aboriginal artwork on rock faces in the Carnarvon region of central Queensland by species of mud‐nesting wasps, principally Sceliphron laetum (Smith), and by subterranean termites is described. A more serious conservation problem is the severe damage being caused by the termite Nasutitermes carnarvonensis (Hill) to human remains at many burial sites. Details reported here are the first confirmed account of this habit for an Australian termite. Infestation of burials may be related to nesting and water requirements of the termites. Insect species associated with the art sites are listed, and prospects for the prevention of damage by mud wasps and termites are discussed.
CERATOPOGONIDAE (DIPTERA) OF THE COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS
Authors: Debenham M. L.
Published: April 2007

Dasyhelea esakii Tokunaga, D. intonsa sp. n. for D. perfida sensu Tokunaga and Murachi non Johannsen, Forcipomyia borbonica Clastrier and F. chrysolopha (Kieffer), are recorded from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
NOTES ON THE CLASSIFICATION OF SOME AUSTRALIAN ELATERIFORMIA (COLEOPTERA)
Authors: Lawrence John F.
Published: April 2007

Paralimnichus Delève is retained in Limnichidae and P. castaneus (Lea) (Limnichus Latreille) comb. n. is proposed. The following new combinations are proposed in Ptilodactylidae: Byrrocryptus nigrinus (Carter), (Epilichas White), B. oblongus (Carter) (Epilichas) and B. serraticornis (Carter) (Epilichas).