bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A WIND‐ORIENTED FLY TRAP FOR QUANTITATIVE SAMPLING OF ADULT MUSCA VETUSTISSIMA WALKER
Authors: Vogt W. G. , Runko S. , Starick N. T.
Published: April 2007

A wind‐oriented bait trap is described for sampling populations of bush fly (Musca vetustissima). The trap is less costly than the current “West Australian” blowfly trap, easier to maintain and operate, but samples just as effectively. The trap is baited with a mixture of cattle dung, minced liver, and sodium sulphide, in which blowfly larvae have developed for 2–3 d at 26°C. The function of the larvae is to maintain the attractiveness of the bait at a constant level for up to 2 d in the field.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: McAlpine David K.
Published: April 2007

Catalogue of Palaearctic Diptera: Á. Soós and L. Papp (eds). Vols 9 and 10. Elsevier. Recently advertised in Australia at $211.00 (2 vols).
A NEW SPECIES OF PARADASYHELEA MACFIE (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE), WITH DESCRIPTIONS AND KEYS TO THE IMMATURE STAGES OF AUSTRALIAN PARADASYHELEA
Authors: Elson‐Harris M. M. , Kettle D. S.
Published: April 2007

The female, male, pupa and larva of Paradasyhelea reyei sp. n. are described from a series reared from larvae collected from the overgrown muddy margins of Oxley Creek, south‐east Queensland. The pupal exuviae of P. albipunctata Wirth and Lee are fully described and keys are provided for the immature stages of Australian Paradasyhelea.
SEASONAL OCCURRENCE OF THE MOSQUITO PATHOGENIC FUNGUS CULICINOMYCES CLAVISPORUS IN A NATURAL HABITAT
Authors: Frances S. P. , Lee D. J. , Russell R. C. , Panter C.
Published: April 2007

A longitudinal study to investigate the natural hosts and occurrence of the mosquito pathogenic fungus, Culicinomyces clavisporus was conducted at the Nattai River, Mittagong, New South Wales. The fungus was isolated from Aedes rupestris on 16 occasions, Aedes rubrithorax on 1 occasion, Aedes sp. on 1 occasion, Dasyhelea sp. on 8 occasions, a Chironomidae larva on 1 occasion and moist sediment once. With the exception of 1 isolate, which was from an Aedes larva in a groundpool, all of the infected larvae were collected from small rockpools on a trachyte weir. The study indicated the fungus did not persist and recycle in those rockpools but was washed in when river levels rose. The occurrence of the fungus had a seasonal bias, with 24 of 28 isolates obtained in the cooler months of April to August. Possible reasons for this are discussed.
ESTIMATING POPULATION DENSITY OF SAMEA MULTIPLICALIS GUENEE (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) ON THE FLOATING WEED SALVINIA USING BERLESE FUNNELS
Authors: Whiteman J. B. , Room P. M.
Published: April 2007

Salvinia containing 2 known population densities of Samea multiplicalis larvae of 3 different sizes was dried in Berlese funnels using 100 w, 200 w and 300 w light bulbs. Highest recoveries were obtained using 100 w with 70% of small, 80% of medium and 75% of large larvae recovered after 48 h. Large larvae were recovered more quickly using 300 w (80% in 4 h) but many small larvae died before being extracted. Medium and large larvae were recovered more quickly at the higher population density except at 300 w.
A NEW SPECIES OF PINOCHIUS CARAYON (HEMIPTERA: SCHIZOPTERIDAE), FIRST RECORD FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Hill Lionel
Published: April 2007

Pinochius, previously known only from Africa, is recorded from Australia for P. australiensis sp. n. which is described and figured; notes are given on taxonomy and distribution. The generic description is revised.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Rice M. J.
Published: April 2007

Advances in Insect Physiology. Volume 17: M. J. Berridge, J. E. Treherne and V. B. Wigglesworth (Eds). Academic Press: Sydney, etc., 1983. US$50.00.
THE TAXONOMIC STATUS OF SCHEDOTRIOZA MULTITUDINEA (MASKELL) (PSYLLOIDEA: TRIOZIDAE) WITH NOTES ON ITS BIOLOGY
Authors: Taylor G. S.
Published: April 2007

Schedotrioza multitudinea, a univoltine, gall‐forming triozid on its host plant (Eucalyptus obliqua L'Herit) is redescribed (male, female and nymphs) and its taxonomic status defined. Its eggs do not possess a basal pedicel. Mated females have a mean total fecundity of 486.5 and a longevity of 5.3 days; adult males and virgin females live longer. An account of gall formation is given and mating and oviposition behaviours are described.
THE IMMATURE STAGES OF SOME AUSTRALIAN HETEROMYIINI (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE)
Authors: Elson‐Harris M. M. , Kettle D. S.
Published: April 2007

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Descriptions and keys are given for the fourth instar larvae and pupae of some Australian Heteromyiini (Clinohelea dryas Debenham, C. tasmaniensis Lee and Pellucidomyia leei Wirth), with a note on the unusual structure of the larval cuticle of P. leei.
AGENTS INTRODUCED INTO AUSTRALIA FOR THE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF GASCARDIA DESTRUCTOR (NEWSTEAD) (HEMIPTERA: COCCIDAE)
Authors: Sands D. P. A. , Lukins R. G. , Snowball G. J.
Published: April 2007

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Six species of parasitic Hymenoptera and 1 predatory Lepidoptera from South Africa, and 1 Hymenoptera from New Zealand were liberated for biological control of white wax scale Gascardia destructor (Newstead) in Australia. Four of the South African Hymenoptera have become established and at least 2, Anicetus communis (Annecke) and Paraceraptrocerus nyasicus (Compere), are contributing to control of G. destructor in eastern Australia.
RECORD OF THE MOSQUITO PATHOGENIC FUNGUS CULICINOMYCES CLAVISPORUS COUCH, ROMNEY AND RAO INFECTING LARVAE OF CULISETA INCONSPICUA LEE (DIPTERA:CULICIDAE) IN VICTORIA
Authors: Frances S. P.
Published: April 2007

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The isolation of Culicinomyces clavisporus from Culiseta inconspicua larvae breeding in a small groundpool at Mallacoota, Victoria is reported. This is the first record of C. clavisporus infecting this species and widens the known distribution and host range of the fungus in nature.
EFFECT OF SOIL MOISTURE ON BROOD BALL PRODUCTION BY ONTHOPHAGUS BINODIS THUNBERG AND EUONITICELLUS INTERMEDIUS (REICHE) (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEINAE)
Authors: Barkhouse J. , Ridsdill‐Smith T. J.
Published: April 2007

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Onthophagus binodis produced many brood balls from a dung pad in soil of 4% moisture, but few at 2% or 1% (wilting point 3.5%). Euoniticellus intermedius produced consistently high numbers of brood balls at all 3 soil moistures. At the 2 drier levels O. binodis placed brood balls only in the soil moistened by the dung, but E. intermedius always placed brood balls throughout the available soil. E. intermedius in dry soil produced clumps averaging 8.7 brood balls and lined the walls of the tunnels with dung, thus preventing their collapse. In moist soil both species produced brood balls singly in tunnels throughout the available soil.
FIRST RECORD OF NEOZYGITES FRESENII (NOWAKOWSKI) BATKO, A FUNGAL PATHOGEN OF APHIDS, IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Milner R. J. , Holdom D. G.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

The fungal pathogen Neozygites fresenii is recorded from the aphids Neophyllaphis gingerensis Carver in the A. C. T. and Aphis gossypii Glover in Qld. The pathogen is very similar to that described from Europe and North America except that the resting spores are somewhat smaller.
Book Review
Authors: Rice M. J.
Published: April 2007

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Neuroethology and Behavioural Physiology: Roots and Growing Points: F. Huber and H. Markl (Eds)
Book Review
Authors: Kay Brian H.
Published: April 2007

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Commerce and the Spread of Pests and Disease Vectors: Marshall Laird (Ed.).
Book Reviews
Authors: Allwood A. J.
Published: April 2007

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Insect Pests of Field Crops in Colour: compiled by G. Swaine and D. A. Ironside.

Insect Pests of Fruit and Vegetables in Colour: compiled by G. Swaine, D. A. Ironside and W. H. T. Yarrow.
THE GENUS NOMIOIDES SCHENCK (HYMENOPTERA: HALICTIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Yeates D. K. , Exley E. M.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Nomioides perditellus Cockerell is confirmed as the only species of the genus of bees in Australia.

Distinctive morphological characters of both sexes are described and figured for the first time. Floral associations are listed and a distribution map is included. Some characters of the Tribe Nomioidini are discussed.
THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON EGGS AND IMMATURE STAGES OF CULEX ANNULIROSTRIS SKUSE (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE)
Authors: Mottram P. , Kay B. H. , Kettle D. S.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

No immature stages of Culex annulirostris were found during field sampling in 1979–1980 when the average water temperature was < 17 °C; they reappeared when the average water temperature was 19 °C and reached the peak density (mean 107 immatures/cylinder) at 26.5 °C.

The effect of 6 temperatures (15–40°C) on egg hatching, development and survival of the immature stages of Cx annulirostris in the laboratory showed that at 15 and 40°C, eggs failed to hatch and larvae died in the first instars. The optimum temperatures for egg hatching and the survival of immature stages were 25 and 30°C. At these temperatures, 85 and 82% respectively of egg rafts hatched, the mean number of larvae per raft was 258 ± 9.8 and 260 ± 11.4 with immature survival of 83.5 and 79.0% respectively. Mean time to hatch at 20–35°C ranged from 1.2 d (35°C) to 2.9 d (20 °C). Developmental times from first instar to adult ranged from 7.1 d (35 °C) to 25.2 d (20 °C). The threshold for development of the immatures was 15.6 ± 2.5°C and the thermal constant was 142.9 ± 26.5 day—degrees (incubation temperatures 20–35°C). At less suitable temperatures of 20 and 35 °C, hatching (57.5 and 45%), number larvae per raft (mean 139.8 ± 9.8 and 102.6 ± 14.2) and survival were low.
SEASONAL ABUNDANCE OFMUSCA VETUSTISSIMAWALKER AND OTHER CATTLE DUNG FAUNA IN CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
Authors: Matthiessen J. N. , Hall G. P. , Chewings V. H.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Bush flies,Musca vetustissimaattracted to a human, and arthropod fauna attracted to fresh cattle dung in 24 hours, were sampled every 2 weeks for 2 years (1980–1982) near Alice Springs in central Australia. Substantial rain fell in both summers, but it was more prolonged in the second. The bush fly occurred and bred throughout the year, although its abundance was usually low. The only major increase in bush fly abundance occurred after the first summer's rainfall caused the growth of new herbage. This was followed by increased feeding on dung by adult flies and intensified breeding. Bush fly abundance was low in the second summer, despite evidence of a long period of continuous breeding. A variety of dung‐feeding and predatory beetles and also mites was almost always present, although numbers were usually low. The introduced dung beetlesEuoniticellus intermediusandOnthophagus gazellanumerically dominated samples. Dung fauna abundance also increased after significant rainfall, particularly in the second summer. Dissections of the dung beetles showed that they bred at these times.
OVIPOSITION BEHAVIOUR AND DISPERSAL OF PERTHID A GLYPHOPA COMMON (LEPIDOPTERA: INCURVARIIDAE)
Authors: Mazane Z. , Justin M. J.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Oviposition behaviour of the jarrah leafminer moth Perthida glyphopa was observed during the seasonal flight period in April‐May. After alighting on trees, the gregarious males restricted their movements to the branches, whereas the solitary females searched for oviposition sites on the leaves. The females laid most eggs at 14–22 °C in diminishing light or overcast conditions, preferring young leaves in the lower portion of the crown. They dispersed more readily than males.
A NEW GENUS AND SUBFAMILY OF MYCOPHAGOUS BOTHRIDERIDAE (COLEOPTERA: CUCUJOIDEA) FROM THE INDO‐AUSTRALIAN REGION, WITH NOTES ON RELATED FAMILIES
Authors: Pal Tarun K. , Lawrence John F.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Xylariophilusgen. n. contains 3 new species:X. honoratus(type species) andX. bicoloripennisfrom Queensland, andX. comatusfrom India. At leastX. honoratusfeeds on the fruiting bodies of ascomycete fungi (Xylariaceae). A new subfamily, Xylariophilinae, is proposed for the genus. A key to the species is given and the presumed larva ofX. honoratusis described. The relationships of Bothrideridae and Cerylonidae are discussed and a key is given to the subfamilies of both groups. Anommatinae is transferred from Cerylonidae to Bothrideridae. A taxon‐character matrix is given for the 4 subfamilies of Bothrideridae, 5 subfamilies of Cerylonidae, and the Biphyllidae, Byturidae, Discolomidae. and Sphaerosomatidae (13 taxa) based on 59 adult and 11 larval characters.
REDUCTION IN TRAP CAPTURES OF FEMALE FRUIT FLIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) WHEN SYNTHETIC MALE LURES ARE ADDED
Authors: Hill A. R.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Captures of females of 4 species of fruit flies on or in both coloured sticky traps and protein baited traps were reduced by synthetic male attractants. Captures of female Dacus tryoni (Froggatt), Dacus neohumeralis Hardy and Dacus cacuminatus (Hering) were reduced by both cuelure and methyl eugenol, and female Ceratitis capitata (Weidemann) by Capilure®. These effects were sufficient to overcome the normally attractive stimuli of colour and odours associated with yeast.
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PARTIAL LIFE HISTORIES OF SOME AUSTRALIAN TACHINIDAE (DIPTERA)
Authors: Cantrell B. K.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

The immature stages of Anagonia scutellata (Malloch), Paradrino laevicula (Mesnil), Sturmia convergens (Wiedemann) and Winthermia neowinthemoides (Townsend) are described and data on their development are presented.
A REVISION OF THE GENUSXYROSCELISSAUNDERS (COLEOPTERA: BUPRESTIDAE)
Authors: Williams G. , Watkins S.
Published: April 2007

The genusXyroscelisSaunders is revised and diagnosed.X. bumannasp. n. is described,X. crocata(Gory and Laporte) is redescribed and a lectotype and paralectotypes are designated. The authorship ofXyroscelisis clarified and the tribe Xiroscelini Cobos is emended to Xyroscelini.
A NEW SPECIES OF HYPSIDIA ROTHSCHILD (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) FROM QUEENSLAND AND A REDESCRIPTION OF THE GENUS
Authors: Hacobian B. S.
Published: April 2007

A new species of pyralid, Hypsidia robinsoni sp. n., is described from north Queensland and the genus and its type species, H. erythropsalis Rothschild, redescribed.
NEW AUSTRALIAN SCENOPINIDAE (DIPTERA) IV1
Authors: Kelsey L. P.
Published: April 2007

Twenty‐one new species of Scenopinidae are described increasing to 83 the number of species known from Australia. The new species are: Scenopinus adyeri, ascensus, dilkera and nakkari; Paramonova arila, burrijunana, mangarra, and poocheraiana; Riekiella arilaringa, binnalaweanda, burririmbija, culbara, kilyalpa, malkana, maloga, murilla, nancyae, noona, rupari, tamala and yoota. New keys are provided for each genus.
MEGACORYNE CARNABYORUM, A NEW GENUS AND SPECIES OF MELOLONTHINAE (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Britton E. B.
Published: April 2007

Megacoryne carnabyorum, a new genus and species of Melolonthinae: Melolonthini, is described from northwestern Australia.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Peters B. C.
Published: April 2007

A Bibliography of Termite Literature 1966‐1978: E. Ernst and R. J. Araujo. John Wiley & Sons: Chichester, 1986. pp 903. $50.00 stg.
AGE COMPOSITION AND OVERWINTERING OF CULEX ANNULIROSTRIS SKUSE (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) NEAR DENILIQUIN, IN THE MURRAY VALLEY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: Russell Richard C.
Published: April 2007

Samples of mosquitoes collected at bait (dry‐ice, chicken and human) and resting during spring, summer, autumn and winter over 3 years at a site near Deniliquin were dissected for parity and age class to determine population age structure. The proportion parous varied between months and years, but generally increased from spring through summer and autumn. Females old enough to transmit arboviruses (2‐parous or more) were collected during each season every year. The oldest female recorded was 6‐parous. The species typically was not attracted to bait in winter, and overwintered as predominantly parous females in a state of quiescence. These results reveal a potential for arboviruses to overwinter with parous females.
REVISION OF EUCALYPTOLYMA FROGGATT (HOMOPTERA: PSYLLOIDEA) WITH TWO NEW GENERA OF AUSTRALIAN PSYLLIDS
Authors: TAYLOR K. L.
Published: April 2007

The genus Eucalyptolyma Froggatt (Spondyliaspididae) is revised and 2 new genera erected in the tribe Ctenarytainini (Aphalaridae, Euphyllurinae) to receive species formerly placed in it. These are Anoeconeossa gen.n. with Eucalyptolyma fuscipennis (Froggatt) as type species, and Leptospermonastes gen.n. with type species E. leptospermi (Froggatt). The 2 type species are redescribed. Also redescribed are Eucalyptolyma erratica Froggatt and 2 new combinations, Anoeconeossa assimilis (Froggatt) and A. nigripennis (Froggatt). Eucalyptolyma multicolor (Froggatt) is synonymised with A. assimilis.

Nineteen new species are described: Eucalyptolyma distincta, E. minima, E. pollicaris, Anoeconeossa bullata, A. communis, A. copidiformis, A. kalgoorliensis, A. miniatae, A. morgani, A. pectinata, A. secreta, A. socciformis, A. tetragonae, A. aquilonia, A. trivittata, A. unicornuta, A. vespertina, Leptospermonastes attenuati, and L. brunneus.

Keys to the species in each genus are given.
THE MALE OF ROPALIDIA GRACILENTA RICHARDS (HYMENOPTERA: VESPIDAE), WITH NOTES ON THE FEMALE AND A NEST
Authors: Kojima J.
Published: April 2007

The male of Ropalidia gracilenta Richards is described and brief notes are given on the female and a nest.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Carver Mary
Published: April 2007

Ecology of Aphidophaga. Proceedings of the 2nd symposium held at Zvíkovské Podhradi, September 2‐8, 1984. I. Hodek (Ed.). Series Entomologica 35, Dr W. Junk, Dordrecht, The Netherlands and Academia, Prague, Czechoslovakia, May 1986, 562 pp. Dfl. 300.00/£stg 83.25/US $127.50/A$169.25.
FOUR NEW SPECIES AND NEW RECORDS OF AUSTRALIAN MASTOGENIINAE (COLEOPTERA: BUPRESTIDAE)
Authors: Williams G. A. , Weir T. A.
Published: April 2007

Four new species ofHelferellaCobos are described and figured:H. macalpineiandH. webbensisfrom north Queensland;H. manningensisandH. miyalfrom New South Wales.Mastogenius frenchiThery is transferred toHelferella.The genus is diagnosed and a key to all 5 species given. The relationships and generic composition of the Mastogeniinae are discussed.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Heather N. W.
Published: April 2007

Termites in Buildings, Their Biology and Control: R. Edwards and A. E. Mill. Rentokil Ltd., East Grinstead, U.K. 1986.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Gough N.
Published: April 2007

Spider Mites, Their Biology, Natural Enemies and Control. W. Helle and M. W. Sabelis (Editors). Elsevier, Amsterdam 1985. Vol. 1A, 405 pp., Dfl. 285.00 A$211.75. Vol. 1B, 458 pp., Dfl. 300 A$222.75.
THE SEX PHEROMONE AND TAXONOMIC STATUS OF HOMONA SPARGOTIS MEYRICK SP. REV., AN AUSTRALIAN PEST SPECIES OF THE COFFEARIA GROUP (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE: TORTICINAE)
Authors: Whittle C. P. , Bellas T. E. , Horak M. , Pinese B.
Published: April 2007

A tortricid pest of avocado in Australia, previously synonymised with Homona coffearia (Nietner), is shown by pheromone analysis and taxonomic re‐examination to be a distinct species and the name Homona spargotis Meyrick is reinstated for it. Adults and genitalia of each sex are figured for both species. The genitalia of the true H. coffearia are illustrated apparently for the first time. Australia is now excluded from the known range of H. coffearia.
A NEW MEGALYRID (HYMENOPTERA: MEGALYRIDAE) PARASITIC ON A SPHECID WASP IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Naumann I. D.
Published: April 2007

Megalyra troglodytes sp. n. is described from sandstone overhangs in northern Australia where it parasitises the immature stages of an undescribed, subsocial species of Arpactophilus Smith (Sphecidae), which nests in the abandoned mud nests of other Hymenoptera. All previous records have indicated that megalyrids parasitise wood‐boring, coleopterous larvae. The female pupa of M. troglodytes is described.
THE GALL FORMING PSYLLOIDEA OF EUCALYPTUS OBLIQUA IN THE MOUNT LOFTY RANGES OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Authors: Taylor G. S.
Published: April 2007

Information on 3 gall forming species of Psylloidea occurring on Eucalyptus obliqua L'Heritier is presented. These are Schedotrioza multitudinea (Maskell), S. marginata sp. n. and Glycaspis (Synglycaspis) cameloides (Moore). Schedotrioza marginata is described and gall formation and mode of insect emergence in all species is compared.
PHORESY INVOLVING A NYMPH OF HAEMATOPINUS EURYSTERNUS (NITZSCH) AND HAEMATOBIA IRRITANS EXIGUA DE MEIJERE
Authors: Allingham P. G.
Published: April 2007

The first record of the louse Haematopinus eurysternus being present on a buffalo fly Haematobia irritans exigua is reported from the Northern Territory, Australia.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Monteith G. B.
Published: April 2007

A Revision of the Genus
Hypochrysops
C. & R. Felder (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae). By D. P. A. Sands. Entomonograph Volume 7, 116 pp. E. J. Brill/Scandinavian Science Press: Copenhagen. 1986. Price approx. $50 Aust.
CAGE‐MICROSCOPE SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED STUDIES OF SMALL ARTHROPODS ON INTACT GROWING LEAVES
Authors: Adidharma Dhamayanti
Published: April 2007

A perspex cage for extended studies of small arthropods on intact growing leaves is described. The cage is easy to make, cheap and overcomes the wrinkling of the leaf surface as it expands or grows within the cage. It has been used successfully in studies of the two‐spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch. The cage may be used with a microscope fitted with a cage attachment and light fixed to an adjustable stand.
EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE AND PHOTOPERIOD ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF VANESSA KERSHAWI McCOY AND JUNONIA VILLIDA GODART (LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE)
Authors: James David G.
Published: April 2007

The effects of rearing temperature and photoperiod on aspects of the biology of 2 migratory butterflies, Vanessa kershawi and Junonia villida were investigated. Cool (20°C) temperatures and a short photophase (10 h) accelerated development in both species, producing small adults with low body weights. Warm (30°C) temperatures and a short photophase also resulted in undersized adults in J. villida. In V. kershawi warm temperatures and a long photophase (15 h) had this effect. Warm and cool temperature resulted in normal adult size and weight at either photoperiod in J. villida. In V. kershawi warm, short or cool, long days produced larger and heavier adults. Development of V. kershawi under short photophases appeared to deviate the sex ratio in favour of females. Exposure to cool, short days (V. kershawi, J. villida) or warm, long days (V. kershawi) during development seemingly produced migration‐adapted adults.
EFFECTS OF HIGH TEMPERATURE ON SURVIVAL OF EGGS OF HELIOTHIS ARMIGERA (HÜBNER) AND H. PUNCTIGERA WALLENGREN (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: Qayyum A. , Zalucki M. P.
Published: April 2007

Eggs of Heliothis armigera and H. punctigera were exposed once to a high temperature (35–44°C) at 2 humidities for various periods (1/12–4 h) 12–24 h after oviposition. In both species exposure to 35 and 38°C had little affect on hatching, but prolonged exposures to temperatures above 38°C decreased it. H. punctigera eggs withstood short exposures to high temperatures better than H. armigera. Long exposures to high temperatures retarded development in both species. H. punctigera required more time than H. armigera to complete development at all temperature‐exposure combinations. High humidity prolonged development at high temperatures(> 35°C).
NATURAL ENEMIES OF PERTHIDA GLYPHOPA COMMON (LEPIDOPTERA: INCURVARIIDAE)
Authors: Mazanec Z.
Published: April 2007

Natural enemies of immature stages of the jarrah leafminer, Perthida glyphopa are listed. Ten species of Hymenoptera were recorded as parasitoids, achieving 54 and 14% mortality of feeding larvae at low and high leafminer population densities in warm and cool climates, respectively.

Large feeding larvae were the most preyed upon (33%) by 9 species of birds at intermediate population densities of the leafminer. At high population density, 3 species of ants collected some 30% of the fallen mature larvae and a further 21% were eaten by earwigs, carabid beetles and ants during summer aestivation.
HYPOTHENEMUS CALIFORNICUS HOPKINS (COLEOPTERA: SCOLYTIDAE) RECORDED FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

Hypothenemus californicus Hopkins is recorded from Australia from specimens boring in wheat stems in central Queensland.
SEASONAL POPULATIONS IN THE LIFE CYCLE OF MYGALOPSIS MARKI BAILEY (ORTHOPTERA: TETTIGONIIDAE)1
Authors: Lymbery A. J.
Published: April 2007

Adult males of Mygalopsis marki Bailey have 2 peak singing periods per year. This results from the emergence of adults in late spring/early summer and in early autumn. Adults emerging in summer were larger than those emerging in autumn. Summer and autumn adults did not represent successive generations. Samples from natural populations and rearing times in the laboratory indicated that summer adults were derived from eggs which hatched in December of the previous year while autumn adults were derived from eggs which hatched in late September or October of the previous year. Insects which emerge as adults in summer and autumn are referred to as different seasonal populations. There is potential for gene flow between the 2 seasonal populations, but the actual extent of gene exchange is not known.
EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE AND LENGTH OF PHOTOPHASE ON DEVELOPMENT AND DIAPAUSE IN CYSTIPHORA SCHMIDTI (RÜBSAAMEN) (DIPTERA: CECIDOMYIIDAE)
Authors: Moore A. D.
Published: April 2007

Immature stages of the gall midge Cystiphora schmidti (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a biocontrol insect specific to skeleton weed were studied in the laboratory at different constant temperatures and different lengths of photophase.

The rate of development increased linearly within the range 15 to 3°C, with an estimated developmental zero of 10°C. Development rates were similar within each temperature treatment irrespective of length of photophase.

At 15°C, diapause was induced in larvae at photophases of 12.5 h or less. The critical photoperiod was 12 to 13 h. Diapause was also induced at 12.5°C regardless of the length of photophase. Termination of diapause appeared related to increases in both length of photophase and temperature.

Field observations of population trends and the winter diapause of C. schmidti were explained using these laboratory findings.
OVARIAN INHIBITION AMONG NESTMATES OF EXONEURA BICOLOR SMITH (HYMENOPTERA: XYLOCOPINAE)1
Authors: Schwarz M. P. , Scholz O. , Jensen G.
Published: April 2007

Overwintering nests of the semisocial bee Exoneura bicolor Smith contain one or 2 inseminated females with enlarged ovaries and a varying number of uninseminated females with small ovaries. By transferring combinations of colony nestmates to artificial nests we show that mated egg‐layers have an inhibitory effect on ovarian development of unmated females. Unmated females which are separated from winter egg‐layers show significant ovarian enlargement within 16 days. This indicates that during winter, insemination and ovarian development are not causally related, but are dependent on other factors such as social dominance.
THE ADJUSTMENT OF BUOYANCY OF PUPAE OF THE TREE‐HOLE BREEDING CULICOIDES ANGULARIS LEE AND REYE (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE)
Authors: Murray M. D.
Published: April 2007

The basic buoyancy of pupae of C. angularis is controlled by a gaseous space within the cephalothorax which keeps pupae floating vertically. Extension and contraction of the abdomen enables an increase or decrease in abdominal volume, and the consequent changes to the specific gravity of the pupae enable ascent or descent within the water of the tree‐hole. Extension and contraction of the abdomen are controlled by the respiratory requirements of the pupae. Contraction of the abdomen is also part of an escape reaction from the surface of the water.
THE OCCURRENCE IN AUSTRALIA OF RIBAUTIANA ULMI (L.) (HOMOPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: TYPHLOCYBINAE)
Authors: Fletcher M. J. , Williams D. G.
Published: April 2007

The first Australian record of Ribautiana ulmi (L.), the elm tree leafhopper, is reported. The economic potential for the species in Australia is discussed.
Book Review
Authors: Njagi P. G. N.
Published: April 2007

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Insect‐Plant Interactions: J. R. Miller and T. A. Miller (Eds).
NOTES ON THE CLASSIFICATION OF SOME AUSTRALIAN CUCUJOIDEA (COLEOPTERA)
Authors: Lawrence John F.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Pantocryptus Arrow is transferred from Erotylidae to Nitidulidae and synonymised with Cychramptodes Reitter; P. laticollis Arrow is synonymised with C. murrayi Reitter. Tasmosalpingus Lea is transferred from Pythidae to Phloeostichidae and Myrabolia Reitter from Sylvanidae to Phloeostichidae. Cnecosa Pascoe is transferred from Cryptophagidae to Erotylidae and the genera of Australian Erotylidae are discussed. Hedista tricolor Weise is synonymised with Tritoma australiae Lea. The following new combinations are proposed in Erotylidae: Hedista australiae (Lea) (Tritoma); Aulacochilus tetrasticta (Lea) (Episcaphula Crotch); Encaustes hercules (Lea) (Episcaphula); Cnecosa insueta (Crotch) (Thallis Erichson); C. hoplostetha (Lea) (Thallis); C. melancholica (Lea) (Thallis); and C. venustula (Blackburn) (Thallis). Encaustes Lacordaire is recorded for the first time from Australia, Hoplepiscapha Lea is transferred from Languriidae to Erotylidae.
KEY TO THE SUBFAMILIES AND TRIBES OF AUSTRALIAN CICADELLIDAE (HEMIPTERA: HOMOPTERA)
Authors: Fletcher M. J. , Stevens M. M.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

A key is provided for the subfamilies and tribes of Australian Cicadellidae. The classification followed is a combination of those used by Evans (1966) and Knight (1983).
Book Review
Authors: Watson J. A. L.
Published: April 2007

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The Dragonflies of New Zealand: R. J. Rowe, with contributions by P. S. Corbet and W. J. Winstanley.
Book Review
Authors: Key K. H. L.
Published: April 2007

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Evolutionary Biology of Orthopteroid Insects. B. M. Baccetti (Ed.).
Book Review
Authors: Wylie F. R.
Published: April 2007

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Forest Insects: Principles and Practice of Population Management. A. A. Berryman.
Book Review
Authors: Ernst Alan
Published: April 2007

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Scientific and common names of insects and allied forms occurring in Australia. Compiled by P. B. Carne (Editor), B. K. Cantrell, L. D. Crawford, M. J. Fletcher, I. D. Galloway, K. T. Richards and A. Terauds.
Book Review
Authors: Heather N. W.
Published: April 2007

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Grain Protectants, by J. T. Snelson.
FURTHER STUDIES ON ASIRACINAE (HOMOPTERA: DELPHACIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW CALEDONIA
Authors: Donaldson J. F.
Published: April 2007

Abstract

Kiambrama hylonoma gen. n., sp. n., K. longirostrata sp. n. and Notuchus oresbios sp. n. from North Queensland and Notuchoides montanus gen. n., sp. n. from New Caledonia are described. Notuchus palmerstonensis Donaldson is synonymised with N. kurandae Donaldson. A key to genera of Asiracinae in Australia and New Caledonia, keys to species of Kiambrama and Notuchus and new locality records for Notuchus are given.
Book Review
Authors: Taylor R. W.
Published: April 2007

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The Behavioural Ecology of Ants: J. H. Sudd and N. R. Franks.
THREE NEW GENERA, A NEW SUBGENUS AND A NEW SPECIES OF LEPTOPHLEBIIDAE (EPHEMEROPTERA) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Campbell Ian C. , Suter Phillip J.
Published: April 2007

Austrophlebioides gen. n. is described for A. pusillus (Harker), comb. n., which is redescribed and designated as type species, and A. unguicularis (Ulmer), comb. n. Garinjuga gen. n. is described as monotypic for G. maryannae sp. n. and Koorrnonga gen. n. is described for K. inconspicua (Eaton), comb. n. (type species), K. fusca (Ulmer), comb, n., K. simillima (Ulmer), comb. n., K. brunnea (Tillyard), comb. n., K. parva (Harker), comb. n. and K. pilosa (Suter), comb. n. Australonousia subgen. n. is described within Nousia Navás for two Australian species: N. (A.) fuscula (Tillyard), comb. n. (type species) and N. (A.) delicatula (Tillyard), comb. n.,
FOODS SELECTION BY LARVAE OF HELIOTHIS ARMIGERA (HÜBNER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) ON GRAIN SORGHUM
Authors: Teakle R. E. , Byrne V. S.
Published: April 2007

On grain sorghum, fifth and later instars of Heliothis armigera caused practically all observed damage to ovaries, i. e. damage responsible for yield loss. By contrast, early instars fed almost exclusively on anthers. The early preference for anthers and synchrony of larvae and sorghum head development indicate that larvae of H. armigera would be highly susceptible to larvicides timed at 100% anthesis.
PROPAGATION OF HIVES OF TRIGONA CARBONARIA SMITH (HYMENOPTERA: APIDAE)
Authors: Heard T. A.
Published: April 2007

A method of transferring colonies of stingless bees, Trigona carbonaria Smith into boxes and propagating them is described. This development increases the potential of these bees for managed crop pollination.
LARVAE OF COELOPHORA INAEQUALIS (F.), PHRYNOCARIA GRATIOSA (MULSANT) AND P. ASTROLABIANA (WEISE) (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) WITH NOTES ON THEIR RELATIONSHIPS AND PREY RECORDS
Authors: Houston K. J.
Published: April 2007

All larval instars of Coelophora inaequalis (F.), Phrynocaria gratiosa (Mulsant) and P. astrolabiana (Weise) are described, their significant morphological characters illustrated and hosts noted. The larval morphology of these species is compared with those of P. congener (Billberg) and Lemnia spp., and the relationships between these 3 genera are discussed.
NEW GENERA AND SPECIES OF AUSTRALIAN DROSOPHILIDAE (DIPTERA)
Authors: Bock Ian R.
Published: April 2007

Bialba rotunda gen n., sp. n.; Poliocephala microabdomina gen. n., sp. n.; Amiota bicolorata sp. n.; Drosophila tozana sp. n.; Eostegana bulla sp.n.; and Leucophenga candida sp. n. are described from the Mt Tozer area of northern Queensland. The new genera appear to be most closely related to Mycodrosophila Oldenberg. A revised key to the Drosophilidae of the Iron Range area is presented.
SCHIZOGNATHUS APRICAGGER SP. N. (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE RUTELINAE) FROM SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND AND NEW LOCALITY RECORDS FOR OTHER SCHIZOGNATHUS SPP.
Authors: Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

Schizognathus apricagger is described from both sexes taken in southeast Queensland. Further locality records are given for S. mesosternalis Ohaus, S. burmeisteri Ohaus, S. compressicornis Ohaus, S. lucidus Ohaus and S. macleuyi Fischer von Waldheim.
SEASONAL INCIDENCE OF HELIOTHZS SPP. (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) ON TOMATOES IN NORTH QUEENSLAND
Authors: Kay I. R.
Published: April 2007

The seasonal incidence of Heliothis spp. on tomatoes in north Queensland was determined by rearing adults from eggs collected from March to November in 1982, 1983 and 1984. H. armigera (Hubner) was abundant from March to May, its numbers were lower in June‐July, and it was abundant again after July. H. punctigera Wallengren numbers were low in the first half of the year but increased from August‐September to high levels. H. assulta Guenée was uncommon. Trichogrammatids were the main egg parasitoids recorded.
DETERMINATION OF SAMPLE SIZE FOR COUNTING MITES: A COMPARISON OF TWO METHODS1
Authors: Binns Michael R.
Published: April 2007

A method recently suggested for determining sample size for counting mites from leaves on a disc following the use of a mite brushing machine is compared with one previously described. They are both shown to be special cases of a more general method. Neither is satisfactory for extremely non‐uniform distribution of mites, so care should be taken to use the brushing machine to give as uniform a distribution as possible.
TWO NEW AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF BRACON F. (HYMENOPTERA: BRACONIDAE) PARASITIC ON PHYLACTEOPHAGA SPP. (HYMENOPTERA: PERGIDAE)
Authors: Austin A. D. , Faulds W.
Published: April 2007

Bracon phylacteuphagus Austin sp. n. and Bracon cunfusus Austin sp. n. are described from southern Australia. Both are parasitoids of mature larvae and pupae of the eucalypt leafmining sawfly genus Phylacteophaga Froggatt and have been released in the north island of New Zealand in an attempt to control P. froggatti Riek. The latter was discovered there in March 1985 and is damaging ornamental and commercial eucalypt plantings. A key to separate the two species of Bracon F. is presented, along with notes on their relationships and biology. Additional comments are provided on other parasitoids of Phylacteophaga SPP.
COMPARISON OF SAMPLING METHODS AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SEQUENTIAL SAMPLING PLAN FOR THE ARMYWORMS MYTHZMNA CONVECTA (WALKER) AND PERSECTANIA EWINGZI (WESTWOOD) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: Smith A. M. , McDonald G.
Published: April 2007

Larval populations of the armyworms Mythimna convecta and Persectania ewingii in oat crops in the Western District of Victoria were randomly sampled using 4 sampling methods: suction sampling, direct counts, box sweeping and net sweeping (night and day). Each method's catch efficiency was calculated relative to suction samples; direct counts were more efficient than both sweeping methods. Sweeping methods collected 3.6 to 7.6% of the larvae present and appeared to be biased towards young larvae. Of the sweeping methods, only net sweeping at night provided a consistent measure of the age distribution and indicated when mature (damaging) larvae were present. For each sampling method, Taylor's power law and Iwao's patchiness regression methods were used to describe the spatial distribution; the regression coefficients, b and β, indicated a contagious distribution. Based on reliability, the optimum sample sizes were determined for estimating the mean larval density using suction sampling and sequential sampling plans were calculated. The relative costs and choice of ‘best’ sampling methods were discussed.
THE NESTING OF ANISCHNOGASTER IRZDIPENNZS (SMITH) (HYMENOPTERA: VESPIDAE) IN NEW GUINEA
Authors: Spradbery J. P.
Published: April 2007

In New Guinea, nests of the wasp, Anischnogaster iridipennis are built of mud, with 1 to 18 flask‐like cells attached to rootlets, under overhanging banks in the tropical rainforests, usually attended by a single female and frequently parasitised by tachinids.
LABORATORY STUDIES ON THE LIFE HISTORY OF NOMADACRZS GUTTULOSA (WALKER) (ORTHOPTERA ACRIDIDAE)
Authors: Elder R. J.
Published: April 2007

The spur‐throated locust Nomadacris guttulosa (Walker) was reared under laboratory conditions for the first time. Females were larger and heavier than males and had 1–3 additional instars. Eye stripe number was the most useful indicator of instar number. Male nymphs changed colour from green to brown on average 1 instar earlier than females. Ratios of adult hind femur length/head capsule width and fore wing lengthlhind femur length were independent of sex. The ratios obtained were similar to those expected of the extreme solitarious phase of other locusts.

The duration of the nymphal stage decreased with temperature; 137 d at 24°C; 62 d at 31°C and 60 d at 32°/39°C. Food type had no effect except at 27°C and 35% relative humidity (RH), where first‐instar nymphs fed daily on cut wheat seedlings failed to survive, but did so on wheat growing in tubes.

Under continuous illumination and 35–48% RH, oviposition commenced earlier at 32°/39°C than at 31°C.
SPERMATODES GROSSZ SP. N. (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: McDonald F. J. D.
Published: April 2007

Spermatodes grossi sp. n. is described from the Northern Territory and a new key to the Eysarcoris group in Australia is presented.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Readshaw J. L.
Published: April 2007

Integrated Pest Management. A. J. Burn, T. H. Coaker and P. C. Jepson (Eds).
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: White G. G.
Published: April 2007

Stored Products Pest Control. BCPC Monograph No.37. Proceedings of a Symposium organised by the British Crop Protection Council, the British Pest Control Association and the Society of Food Hygiene Technology held at the University of Reading 25th‐27th March, 1987. T. J. Lawson (Ed).
DETERMINATION OF THE SEX OF PUPAE OF PAROPSZS ATOMARZA OLIVIER, AND RELATED PAROPSINA (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE)
Authors: Reid C. A. M. , Ohmart C. P.
Published: April 2007

A simple method for sexing the pupae of Paropsis Olivier and related genera is described and illustrated. In P. atomaria Olivier, male pupae are generally smaller than female pupae.
GAUZE MESH FOR INSECTARIES
Authors: Upton M. S.
Published: April 2007

Details are given of the correct gauze mesh to adequately secure quarantine insectaries.
PHENOLOGY OF A NATIVE TETRASTICHUS SP. (HYMENOPTERA: EULOPHIDAE AS A PARASITOID OF THE INTRODUCED GALL MIDGE CYSTIPHORA SCHMIDTI (RÜBSAAMEN) (DIPTERA: CECIDOMYIIDAE)
Authors: Moore A. D.
Published: April 2007

The phenology of a native Tetrastichus sp. parasitic on Cystiphura schmidti on skeleton weed (Chondrilla juncea L.) in Australia, is described. Data are presented on parasitoid seasonality and host age preference. Its potential impact on the effectiveness of C. schmidti is briefly discussed.
A NEW SPECIES OF GLYCASPIS (HOMOPTERA: PSYLLIDAE) AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOST ASSOCIATIONS
Authors: Moore K. M.
Published: April 2007

Glycaspis dulcieana sp. n. is described, and additional Eucalyptus hosts, one of which is an endangered species in New South Wales, are recorded. Eleven Glycaspis Taylor species were reared from local eucalypts occurring in the Yeppoon area of Queensland to examine and clarify previously recorded Glycaspis/Eucalyptus species associations. Advanced techniques for the separation of insect species appear to be a requisite for some species of Glycaspis.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Dahms E. C.
Published: April 2007

Encyrtidae (Insects. Hymenoptera). Fauna of New Zealand [13]. J. S. Noyes
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Reid C. A. M.
Published: April 2007

Biology of Chrysomelidae: P. Jolivet, E. Petitpierre and T. N. Hsiao. (Eds).
THE IDENTITY OF TWO FABRICIAN SPECIES OF AMARYGMINI (COLEOPTERA. TENEBRIONIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA WITH A KEY TO SPECIES GROUPS AND SOME SPECIES OF CHALCOPTEROIDES STRAND1
Authors: Watt J. Charles
Published: April 2007

Lectotypes are designated forErotylus amethystinus, F., 1775 andE. tristisF., 1788. The combinationChalcopteroides amethystinus, (F., 1775) is confirmed, the recombinationChalcopteroides tristis, (F., 1798) is established, and both species are redescribed. A key to species groups ofChalcopteroidesStrand, and to species in thetristisspecies group is given. Two new synonymies are recordedPlatolenes hydrophiloides(Fairmaire, 1849) =Amarygmus zelandicusBates, 1874;Chalcopteroides proscipiens(Blackburn, 1893) =Chalcopteroides boops(Blackburn, 1899).
NATURAL ENEMIES OF CARDUINE THISTLES IN NEW SOUTH WALES1
Authors: Briese D. T.
Published: April 2007

Collections were made from 7 introduced carduine thistles, Carduus nutans, C. pycnocephalus, C. tenuiflorus, Cirsium vulgare, Onopordum acanthium, O. illyricum and Silybum marianum, in the tablelands of New South Wales during 1985–1987. Twenty‐seven species of insect, 3 mites, 3 molluscs and 3 fungi were found attacking the plants to varying degrees. Apart from the fungi, these organisms were polyphagous and a large proportion were introduced species themselves. A notable gap in resource use was the virtual absence of endophages, particularly those attacking the capitula or roots of thistles. This contrasts markedly with the structure of the thistle fauna in their native European ranges, which is rich in species utilising these feeding niches. The prospects of finding effective biological control agents from these groups of insects therefore seems quite promising.
SELECTIVE OVIPOSITION BY DANAUS PLEXIPPUS (L.) (LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE) IN A MIXED STAND OF ASCLEPIAS FRUTICOSA AND A. CURASSAVICA IN SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
Authors: Zalucki M. P. , Oyeyele S. , Vowles P.
Published: April 2007

The numbers of eggs and larvae of wanderer butterfly were recorded on Asclepias fruticosa and A. curassavica growing in the same habitat in southeast Queensland. Many more immatures were found on A. curassavica, although this is a rare and inconspicuous host plant. The apparent preference for A. curassavica could be associated with the lower cardiac glycoside concentration of this species (370μg/0.1g dry leaf weight, SD = 156) compared with A. fruticosa (450 ± 193). We measured cardenolides using a modification of techniques found in the literature, which enbles us to measure glycosides in single leaves. A closer investigation of cardiac glycosides in plants with and without immatures across both species revealed no clear or consistent pattern. The difficulties of making conclusions about cardiac glycosides and wanderer butterfly oviposition based on comparisons of distribution of immatures on plant species are discussed and an alternative approach suggested.
TEMPORAL VARIATION IN COLOUR PATTERN POLYMORPHISM IN PHAULACRIDIUM VITTATUM (SJÖSTEDT) (ORTHOPTERA: ACRIDIDAE)
Authors: Dearn John M.
Published: April 2007

The hypothesis that the striped colour pattern morph in the wingless grasshopper, Phaulacridium vittatum (Sjöstedt), is associated with low viability of the CSCS genotype was tested by examining changes in morph frequency over the nymphal and adult stages of the life cycle in 2 populations in southern Victoria. There was no evidence of any significant change in striped morph frequency between instar II and adult. While these data do not support the low viability hypothesis, the dominance of the striped phenotype and the relatively low frequency of striped individuals in most populations makes the existence of viability differentials hard to detect. The stability and geographic variation of this polymorphic system indicates it is under strong, but as yet unknown, selective forces.
AN EFFICIENT TECHNIQUE FOR REARING PHLYCTINUS CALLOSUS BOHEMAN (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE)
Authors: Horne Paul A. , Stacpoole Cheryl A.
Published: April 2007

An improved rearing technique is described for P. callosus. It involves isolating adult weevils into oviposition chambers, removing newly laid eggs to an incubation chamber to allow first instars to emerge before placing them onto food plants and collecting late instar larvae after 8 weeks. Mean survival of larvae from first instars to late instars is 54%± 7%. It enables continuous mass‐rearing of all development stages for laboratory bioassays.
DISPERSION OF ACYRTHOSIPHON KONDOI SHINJI (HEMIPTERA: APHIDIDAE) AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEQUENTIAL SAMPLING PLANS FOR CONTROL DECISIONS IN LUCERNE
Authors: Bishop A. L.
Published: April 2007

The dispersion of the bluegreen aphid Acyrthosipon kondoi Shinji in lucerne conformed to the negative binomial distribution and a high degree of contagion was evident from aggregation indices. These data were used, together with proposed treatement thresholds, to develop and test sequential sampling plans for this aphid based on a single stem sampling unit. Four plans, accounting for variations in plant growth stage and varietal susceptibility to A. kondoi were computed at 2 treatment threshold levels. One of these plans was tested on 3 lucerne varieties in the field. Treatments made on plan recommendations restricted yield losses to within expected limits.
REVISION OF THE AUSTRALIAN GENUSIDAETHINAREITTER (COLEOPTERA: NITIDULIDAE)
Authors: Kirejtshuk A. G. , Lawrence J. F.
Published: April 2007

The Australian genusIdaethinaReitter is redescribed and 2 new species,I. froggattiandI. ursula, are described. The position of the genus within the Nitidulinae is discussed and comparisons are made with related genera and with those Australian genera with whichIdaethinamay be confused. A key is given to species, and biological notes are included for the 2 new species. The following new combination and synonymies are proposed:I. pilistriata(Macleay), comb.n. (=I. deyrolleiReitter, syn.n.; =I. cinctaBlackburn, syn.n.).
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Monteith Geoff
Published: April 2007

Zoologia Neocaledonica. Volume I. S. Tillier (Ed.). Mémoires du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (Zoologie). Tome 142. Paris. 1988. 158 pp. 79 Guilders. Overseas orders to: E.J. Brill, P.O. Box 9000, 23000 PA Leiden, The Netherlands.