bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASPECTS OF EXPLOITATION OF ACACIA PHYLLODES BY A MINING LEPIDOPTERON, ACROCERCOPS PLEBEIA (GRACILLARIIDAE)
Authors: NEW T. R.
Published: April 2007

An account is given of feeding, food utilisation, egg deposition and larval mortality in Acacia prominens phyllodes by Acrocercops plebeia (Gracillariidae), and aspects of this insect—host plant relationship discussed. A preliminary energy budget for larval feeding is presented. Eggs are laid predominantly on the central region of the phyllode and, although food is rarely limiting, larval mortality is high and due in part to three hymenopterous parasites. Efficiency of food utilisation appears to be low when compared with many free living Lepidoptera. Interference between larvae in ‘multiple mines’ is briefly outlined.
THE SENSORY NERVOUS SYSTEM OF THE ADULT CATTLE TICK BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (CANESTRINI) IXODIDAE. PART I. LIGHT MICROSCOPY
Authors: WALADDE S. M.
Published: April 2007

The morphology and innervation of sensory receptors on tarsus I of the foreleg and on the mouthparts of the cattle tick Boophilus microplus are described by means of light microscopy. Sixty six sensilla are located on each tarsus I and forty five on each palp. Apart from the multiply innervated olfactory and gustatory sensilla already described in other ticks, several new multiply innervated sensilla are described. A new papilla has been identified on the distal surface of each inner cheliceral digit. The papilla is associated with cell bodies situated in the cheliceral shaft and may be a contact chemoreceptor. These observations form the basis for ultrastructural and electrophysiological studies.
INHIBITION OF A CARBARYL OXIDISING ENZYME AS THE PRIMARY LESION IN THE LETHAL ACTION OF FORMAMIDINES IN BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS
Authors: SCHUNTNER C. A. , THOMPSON P. G.
Published: April 2007

Toxicity of formamidines to B. microplus larvae was found to correlate with their inhibitory effects on the oxidation of carbaryl in vivo. Lower LC50 values in older larvae were accompanied by decreased carbaryl oxidative ability. It is postulated that inhibition of the carbaryl oxidising enzyme, probably a mixed‐function oxidase, is the primary lesion in the lethal action of formamidines in cattle ticks.
DESCRIPTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE EGGS OF TWO STICK INSECTS (PHASMATODEA: PHASMATIDAE) FROM NEW BRITAIN
Authors: BEDFORD G. O.
Published: April 2007

The eggs of the New Guinea phasmatids Eurycantha calcarata Lucas and Anchiale maculata Olivier are described, and their incubation periods studied at room temperature with a diurnal range of 21 to 35° C. E. calcarata eggs hatched after an average of 101 days incubation, and A. maculata eggs after an average of 114 days. Fifty per cent of the E. calcarata eggs, and 77% of the A. maculata eggs, hatched. The fungus Aspergillus flavus infested 0 to 19% of the E. calcarata eggs in different batches, and 15% of the A. maculata eggs.
THE MARINE CADDISFLY FAMILY CHATHAMIIDAE (TRICHOPTERA)
Authors: RIEK E. F.
Published: April 2007

The case‐making larvae of the Chathamiidae occur in water of normal oceanic salinity on the rocky sections of the coasts of the south‐western Pacific Ocean. The larval and pupal cases are constructed of algal fragments, usually a finely‐branched calcareous alga on which the larva has been feeding. Two monotypic genera, Philanisus Walker and Chathamia Tillyard, have been included in the family. The family Philanisidae is synonymized with the Chathamiidae. The brachypterous, heavily sclerotized Chathamia brevipennis Tillyard is recorded from the Chatham Islands. Philanisus plebeius Walker is widely distributed in New Zealand and also occurs on the coast of New South Wales, Australia. A new species of Philanisus is described from the Kermadec Islands. A new, fully‐winged species of Chathamia is described from Northland, New Zealand. The characters of the larva of Chathamia have necessitated revision of the family diagnosis based on Philanisus. The pupa of a species of Philanisus is fully illustrated for the first time. The diagnostic characters of the larva, pupa and adult indicate that the Chathamiidae are most closely related to the Leptoceridae. A family key to the pupae of Trichoptera is presented.
NEW SPECIES AND RECORDS OF CHORIZOCOCCUS McKENZIE IN AUSTRALIA (HOMOPTERA: PSEUDOCOCCIDAE)
Authors: BROOKES HELEN M.
Published: April 2007

Five new species of Chorizococcus, C. lii, C. loweri, C. petilus, C. radicalis and C. subalpinus, are described from Australia. A provisional key to the genus is provided to include these, an earlier record, C. herbicola (Maskell), and three additional species, C. arecae (Maskell), C. brevicruris McKenzie and C. lounsburyi (Brain), as new records for Australia.
THE BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR OF THE PASTURE BEETLE SCITALA SERICANS ERICHSON (SCARABAEIDAE: MELOLONTHINAE)
Authors: HARDY R. J.
Published: April 2007

Scitala sericans has a life cycle of one year duration and inhabits pastures in south‐eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It is the most common meloonthine in Tasmanian pastures.

The larvae feed near the surface of the soil on organic matter, including plant roots, and heavy populations have seriously damaged small areas of pasture in Tasmania in some years. They are attacked by a number of parasites, diseases and both vertebrate and invertebrate predators. S. sericans inhabits a wide variety of habitats and in Tasmania it often co‐exists with a number of other scarabs. The larvae can be separated from those of other Tasmanian scarabs on features of the raster.
THE XYLOMYIDAE (DIPTERA) OF AUSTRALIA AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Authors: DANIELS G.
Published: April 2007

Three new species of Solva Walker are described: S. atrata and S. melanogaster from Papua New Guinea, and S. laeta from Papua New Guinea and Australia, bringing the number of recorded species from the region to six. The male terminalia of five species are illustrated.
NEW AND RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE APHID FAUNA OF AUSTRALIA (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE)
Authors: CARVER MARY
Published: April 2007

Akkaia taiwana Takahashi and Brachysiphoniella montana (van der Goot) are recorded for the first time from Australia, a recent new record of Cinara pilicornis (Hartig) is noted and records of Hysteroneura setariae (Thomas) demonstrate the holocyclic proclivity and rapid spread of this recent immigrant. The alate viviparous female of A. taiwana is described.
A METHOD FOR ARTIFICIALLY INFESTING APPLES WITH LARVAE OF THE LIGHT‐BROWN APPLE MOTH, EPIPHYAS POSTVITTANA (WALKER)
Authors: TERAUDS A.
Published: April 2007

A relatively simple and inexpensive method of artificially infesting apples with larval Epiphyas postvittana was developed for a disinfestation study. Larvae were placed on the calyx ends of apples and confined there by means of a special adhesive tape restraint. A team of five operators could prepare the restraints and infest 3000 apples in about six hours.
THE OAK LEAF‐MINER, PHYLLONORYCTER MESSANIELLA (LEPIDOPTERA: GRACILLARIIDAE) ESTABLISHED IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: COMMON I. F. B.
Published: April 2007

The European oak leaf‐miner Phyllonorycter messaniella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) is recorded from Australia for the first time. The larvae have damaged several ornamental deciduous and evergreen oaks and chestnuts in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales. Six hymenopterous parasites have been reared. The adult moths and larval mines are figured.
CHLORDIMEFORM: ITS PROSPECTS FOR THE INTEGRATED CONTROL OF APPLEPESTS AT BATHURST
Authors: Walters P. J.
Published: April 2007

The ability of chlordimeform 0.1% and 0.05% leptophos 0.05% and azinphos‐methyl 0.05% to prevent Cydia pomonella damage to Granny Smith apples was assessed in a replicated field trial. All treatments controlled C. pomonella. Leptophos 0.05% and azinphos‐methyl 0.05% were toxic to Stethorus spp. Chlordimeform 0.1% and 0.05% were non‐toxic to Stethorus spp. T. urticae developed to a high population in the azinphos‐methyl 0.05% treatment and caused severe leaf damage, while in the chlordimeform treatments they remained at a level which did not result in leaf brenzing.

Integrated control appears possible in Bathurst apple orchards through the application of chlordimeform 0.05% at 14 day intervals.
THE IMMATURE STAGES OF LYGAEIDAE (HEMIPTERA: HETEROPTERA) OF SOUTHWEST AUSTRALIA*
Authors: Slater James A.
Published: April 2007

Descriptions are given of the nymphs of 20 species (75 nymphal instars) of southwest Australian Lygaeidae together with descriptions of the eggs of 8 species. A key is given to separate the 5th instar nymphs and a discussion of characters that should prove valuable in the recognition of nymphs from the area that are not yet associated with adults. Dorsal views are given of the nymphs of 8 species.
SOME PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH QUANTITATIVE SAMPLING OF BUSHFLY (MUSCA VETUSTISSIMA WALKER)
Authors: HUGHES R. D.
Published: April 2007

Problems concerning quantitative sampling of adult bushflies are discussed. No method of estimating absolute density per unit area seems possible. A method of sampling using the collector himself as attractant is described, together with a formula to allow for the major effect of air temperature on the catches. Catches corrected with this formula give abundance indices thought to be comparable between sites and between occasions. An example is given of the seasonal trends of abundance observed in study areas around Canberra. The assumptions of the method and the observational error are discussed in relation to these results.
INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE IN PLODIA INTERPUNCTELLA (HUBNER) (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) IN NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
Authors: ATTIA F. I.
Published: April 2007

Three strains of Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella, were collected in 1975 from stored foodstuffs and grain storages in New South Wales and their responses to 24 insecticides were compared with a laboratory reference strain. The strains showed 68‐, 74.4‐ and 72.3‐fold resistance to endrin, > 53‐fold to dieldrin, 12.5‐, 14.2‐ and 11.5‐fold resistance to lindane, and > 42‐fold resistance to DDT. One strain from Tamworth (strain T) displayed more than 260‐fold resistance to malathion and two strains (R and M) showed 25‐ and 24‐fold resistance to malathion. The three strains also had resistance to dichlorvos (2.9 to 3.6‐fold), diazinon (7.0 to 9.7‐fold), pirimiphos‐methyl (4.5 to 4.8‐fold) and fenitrothion (7.2 to 8.6‐fold). Pre‐treatment with triphenyl phosphate overcame most of the malathion resistance of strain T, reducing the resistance factor by more than 97% to 7.4, compared with only 20% and 17% reductions in strains R and M to 20. None of the strains was resistant to pyrethrins, synthetic pyrethroids or the carbamate, methomyl.
SEASONAL OCCURRENCE OF INSECTS OTHER THAN HELIOTHIS SPP. FEEDING ON COTTON IN THE NAMOI VALLEY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: ROOM P. M. , WARDHAUGH K. G.
Published: April 2007

Data for two seasons are presented on the abundance and seasonal incidence of 17 species (6 orders) of insect found feeding on unsprayed cotton. Assessments of damage are given for several of the more important species which include Thrips imaginis, Austroasca viridigrisea, Aphis gossypii, Austracris guttulosa and Anomis flava. Population fluctuations are discussed in relation to crop phenology and insect mortality factors.
SEASONAL DISTRIBUTION AND BREEDING STATUS OF DANAUS PLEXIPPUS (L.) (LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: SMITHERS C. N.
Published: April 2007

On the basis of data collected by many observers dispersed through eastern Australia it is shown that Danaus plexippus (L.) is present throughout the year in three defined coastal areas whereas in other areas its presence is seasonal. Breeding takes place throughout the extensive summer range but only in a restricted northeastern coastal area does it continue through winter, while the other two overwintering areas, the Hunter Valley‐Sydney Basin and the Adelaide area, harbour non‐breeding populations. Repopulation of the full summer range is achieved by spring spread from the restricted winter areas.
CO‐TOXICITY OF SYNTHETIC PYRETHROIDS AND ORGANO‐PHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS AGAINST THE CATTLE TICK (BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS)
Authors: Nolan J. , Bird P. E.
Published: April 2007

Field trials have demonstrated that low concentrations of synthetic pyrethroids added to commercial organophosphorus (OP) acaricides produce efficient mixtures for the control of OP resistant strains. Laboratory tests indicate this effect is due to potentiation when combinations of these two types of chemicals are used.
A SECOND SPECIES OF EPISYNLESTES KENNEDY (ODONATA: CHLOROLESTIDAE) FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND
Authors: Watson J. A. L. , Moulds M. S.
Published: April 2007

Episynlestes cristatus sp. n. is described from northern Queensland.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Moore B. P.
Published: April 2007

Key for the Field Identification of Brassica, Potato and Sugar Beet Aphids with Photographic Illustrations: Agricultural Development and Advisory Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Publications) (Tolcarne Drive, Pinner, Middx, HA5 2DT, U.K.). 1977. Pp. 20. Price £3.50 sterling.
THE AUSTRALIAN CERATOCANTHIDAE (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEOIDEA *
Authors: Paulian Renaud
Published: April 2007

The Ceratocanthidae (= Acanthoceridae) known from Australia are reviewed. They comprise two species of Pterorthochaetes Gestro and Cyphopisthes descarpentriesi sp. n., the lattermost from nests of Mastotermes darwiniensis Froggatt. All three are from the state of Queensland
OBSERVATIONS ON THE BIOLOGY, BEHAVIOUR AND ECOLOGY OF THE HOUSE‐DUST MITE, DERMATOPHAGOIDES PTERONYSSINUS (TROUESSART) (ACARINA: PYROGLYPHIDAE) IN TASMANIA
Authors: Murton J. J. , Madden J. L.
Published: April 2007

Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus populations were reared successfully in the laboratory using electric razor shavings from human beard growth as food substrate. Population survival and growth rates varied with individual samples. Survival on dried fungal cultures and ingestion of viable spores were noted. Optimal conditions for population growth were 25°C and 75% RH. Mites were negatively phototactic, the antero‐lateral regions of the body being sensitive to light. A tactic response which involved increased rate of walking and more turning per unit time was observed when illumination exceeded 4 × 103 lux.

Mites were highly susceptible to Lindane and Malathion. less so to Kelthane and sulphur, but relatively resistant to DDT.

High densities of mites were found in dust samples taken from houses in Hobart, Tasmania. Houses of wood construction had higher numbers of dust mites than brick homes, and the homes of asthma suffers had higher densities of predaceous, cheyletid mites associated with wide variations in the dust mite populations.
NOMENCLATURAL STATUS OF CYRTOLAELAPIDAE, OLOGAMASINAE AND GAMASELLINAE (ACARI: MESOSTIGMATA)
Authors: Lee David C.
Published: April 2007

Family‐group names for some mites in the Rhodacaridae Oudemans sensu Lee, 1970 are considered and the following two requirements of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature are emphasised: (1) Cyrtolaelaptini Berlese, 1913 and Cyrtolaelaptidae Cooreman, 1943 are unavailable synonyms of Veigaiidae Oudemans, 1939 and, therefore, Cyrtolaelapidae Berlese sensu Johnston, 1968 is not available; (2) Ologamasinae Ryke, 1962 has priority over Gamasellini Hirschmann, 1962 in replacing Cyrtolaelapidae. It is considered better for the present to regard the Ologamasinae (including Gamasellini as a tribe) as a subfamily within the Rhodacaridae. Veigaiidae should be cited as Veigaiidae Oudemans, 1939 (1913).
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Harley K. L. S.
Published: April 2007

Artificial Diets for Insects, Mites, and Spiders: Pratam Singh. IFI/Plenum, New York. 1977. Pp. 594. Recommended price U.S. $75.
SOME ASPECTS OF THE COURTSHIP BEHAVIOUR OF EPHESTIA CAUTELLA (WALKER) (LEPIDOPTERA: PHYCITIDAE)
Authors: Barrer P. M. , Hill R. J.
Published: April 2007

Aspects of the courtship behaviour of Ephestia cautella are described and illustrated. A ‘fronting‐up’ sequence, in which precise relationships develop between the heads, antennae and labial palps of male and female, serves to correctly orient the male's genital thrust. Females show a range of acceptance/rejection postures which influence the ability of males to complete ‘fronting‐up’ and /or to achieve ‘genital contact'. The female's response to the courting male is interpreted as the net product of two, largely independent, ‘central’ states, i.e., ‘sexual receptivity’ and a more general form of ‘arousal’ expressed in its stronger forms as locomotor tendencies.
IMMATURE STAGES OF ONTISCUS STAL (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE: CYMINAE)
Authors: Malipatil M. B.
Published: April 2007

Immature stages of two species of Ontiscus, O. australis Stål and O. brevis Hamid, are described. Biological notes are provided together with a key to fifth instar nymphs of four species of Ontiscus whose nymphs are known at present. Dorsal views of fourth and fifth instar nymphs and outlines of eggs are given for both species.
RESISTANCE TO CONTROL CHEMICALS IN AUSTRALIAN ARTHROPOD PESTS
Authors: Kerr R. W.
Published: April 2007

The present status of resistance of Australian insect and acarine pests to control chemicals is summarized. Development of resistance is discussed as an inevitable evolutionary consequence of the intrinsic selective effect of chemical control practices, with implications that delaying or retarding the development of resistances is primarily a question of reducing the selection pressures that these practices are exerting on pest populations.
THE INSECT FAUNA OF THE WEED PTERIDUM AQUILINUM (L.) KUHN (POLYPODIACEAE) IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA: A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS.
Authors: Kirk A. A.
Published: April 2007

In Papua New Guinea 16 Coleoptera, 1 Diptera, 1 Hemiptera, 5 Lepidoptera and 1 Orthoptera species attacked Pteridium aquilinum; 3 of the Coleoptera and 1 Lepidoptera also attacked other ferns. Papua New Guinea Pteridium contained HCN and phytoecdysones. The potential of the insects as a source of biological control agents is discussed.
FOUR NEW GENERA OF TARGAREMINI (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE: RHYPAROCHROMINAE) FROM THE AUSTRALIAN REGION
Authors: Woodward T. E.
Published: April 2007

The following new taxa are described: Australotarma gen. n. (type‐species A. hirsuta sp. n., from S.E. Queensland), A. kierae sp. n. (from New South Wales), Targarops gen. n. (type‐species T. noahi sp. n., from N.E. Queensland), Truncaloides gen. n. (type‐species T. slateri sp. n., from S.E. Queensland), and Popondetta gen. n. (type‐species P. monteithi sp. n., from Papua). The probable relationships of the new genera are discussed, and attention is drawn to the possible significance of the new species as “seed predators” of rain forest trees.
DIFFERENCES IN OVARIAN DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN AUSTRACRIS PROXIMA (WALKER) AND A. GUTTULOSA (WALKER) (ORTHOPTERA: ACRIDIDAE)
Authors: Farrow R. A. , O'Neill A.
Published: April 2007

Ovarian development is observed throughout the year in Austracris proxima in the field whereas in A. guttulosa it is restricted to mid‐summer and for the remainder of the year females of this species remain immature. In the laboratory variations in day length did not affect the ovarian development of A. proxima but long day treatments were necessary to induce the ovaries of A. guttulosa to develop. The former species is largely confined to temperate, coastal areas where, as a result of the evenly distributed relatively abundant rainfall, conditions are favourable for breeding throughout the year when two generations may occur. The latter species is commonest in the tropical inland where breeding is restricted to the short rainy season and only one generation occurs annually.
REVERSAL OF THE PHALLIC COMPLEX IN THE GENERA CIULFINA GIGLIO‐TOS AND STENOMANTIS SAUSSURE (MANTODEA: MANTIDAE: IRIDOPTERYGINAE *)
Authors: Balderson J.
Published: April 2007

The phallic complex in male mantids is complex and highly asymmetrical and is generally assumed to be fixed in chirality. Mirror image reversal of the male phallic complex in eleven of a total of seventeen putative species of Ciulfina and Stenomantis is now described. At several sites in and near Bundaberg, Queensland, both the normal and reversed orientations have been found in what is assumed on the basis of external and genitalic morphology and of cytological evidence to be the one species. The genitalia of all females dissected were complex but markedly symmetrical.
A NEW GENUS OF THE TRIBE ACANTHOLOPHINI (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE: AMYCTERINAE)
Authors: Baker F. H. Uther , Thompson R. T.
Published: April 2007

A new genus, Hypotomops, is erected to include Notonophes angulicollis Lea (type‐species), N. angulicollis var. leai Ferguson and N. angulicollis var. angustior Ferguson. The last two are elevated to specific status.

Peg‐setae are recorded in Curculionidae for the first time.
AN IMPROVED PITFALL TRAP FOR SAMPLING ANTS AND OTHER EPIGAEIC INVERTEBRATES
Authors: Majer J. D.
Published: April 2007

An improved pitfall trap design is described which is easy to install, ideal for sequentional sampling and which may be less susceptible to digging‐in effects than conventional pitfall traps.
VARIATION IN THE NUMBER OF LARVAL INSTARS OF HELIOTHIS ARMIGERA (HUBNER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)*
Authors: Twine P. H.
Published: April 2007

The number of larval instars of Heliothis armigera ((Hübner) varied from five to seven when larvae were reared at a constant temperature on an artificial diet. Five or six instars were characteristic of larvae from a second generation laboratory culture, whereas six or seven instars occurred in those from a fifth generation culture. The number of instars was determined by measuring the widths of larval head capsules and the mean widths were compared with those obtained from samples of field collected larvae.
NOTE ON THE OCCURRENCE OF ENTOMOPHTHORA GRYLLI, A FUNGAL PATHOGEN OF GRASSHOPPERS IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Milner R. J.
Published: April 2007

The fungus, Entomophthora grylli, is reported killing three species of grasshopper, Praxibulus sp., Bermius brachycerus, and Acrida conica. Two other common species of grasshopper, Gastrimargus musicus and Phaulacridium vittatum, were not infected. Observations were made on the timing of host death, the development of conidia and resting spores, and the distribution of the disease.
A REVISION OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF MACROTELEIA WESTWOOD (HYMENOPTERA: SCELIONIDAE: SCELIONINAE
Authors: Galloway I. D.
Published: April 2007

Two new species of Macroteleia (M. arcticosa, M. donaldsoni) are described and figured, and two known species (M. magna Dodd, M. torresia Dodd) are redescribed and illustrated. M. apicalis Dodd is considered a synonym of M. magna; M. cornuta Dodd is excluded from the genus. A key to Australian species of Macroteleia is provided.
THE STATUS OF THE AUSTRALIAN AESHNID GENERA ACANTHAESCHNA SELYS AND AUSTROAESCHNA SELYS (ODONATA)
Authors: Allbrook P. , Watson J. A. L.
Published: April 2007

The independence of the genera Acanthaeschna (type‐ and only known species A. victoria Martin) and Austroaeschna (type‐species A. parvistigma Martin) is established. Eleven additional species are referred to Austroaeschna, A. anacantha Tillyard, A. atrata Martin, A. flavomaculata Tillyard, A. forcipata (Tillyard), A. hardyi Tillyard, A. inermis Martin, A. longissima (Martin), A. multipunctata (Martin), A. tasmanica Tillyard, A. unicornis (Martin), and A. weiskei (Förster).
A REVIEW OF THE GENUS ACHAEA HÜBNER IN AUSTRALIA (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: Edwards E. D.
Published: April 2007

Two species of Achaea have previously been recognised from Australia, A. janata (L.) (the castor oil looper) and A. serva (F.). A. argilla Swinhoe, previously regarded as a form of A. janata, is here recognised as distinct. A. mercatoria (F.) is recorded from Australia for the first time, specimens having previously been confused with A. serva. Keys to the adults, male genitalia and female genitalia of the Australian members of Achaea are given as well as notes on distribution, larval foodplants and potential economic significance.
DAILY PERIODICITY IN ATTRACTION OF MALE TEPHRITID FRUIT FLIES TO SYNTHETIC CHEMICAL LURES
Authors: Brieze‐Stegeman R. , Rice M. J. , Hooper G. H. S.
Published: April 2007

When specific lure chemicals were placed in open, insecticide‐free, observation chambers, male fruit flies entered the chambers in the early part of the day and departed later in the same day. Peak attraction of Dacus tryoni (Froggatt) to cuelure was earlier in the day than peak attraction of Dacus cacuminatus (Hering) to methyl eugenol. For both species attraction peaks occurred earlier in the day during summer than during spring. These results are considered in relation to theories concerning the natural significance of lure chemicals, and to a possible control method.
SOME REMARKABLE TACHINID LARVAE (DIPTERA) PARASITIC IN SPECIES OF APIROCALUS PASCOE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) IN NEW GUINEA*
Authors: Smith Kenneth G. V.
Published: April 2007

Some remarkable dipterous larvae parasitic in adult weevils of the genus Apirocalus are described. The parasitism of Coleoptera by Diptera is reviewed in an attempt to establish the identity of these larvae and it is concluded that they are Tachinidae, possibly of the tribe Blondeliini.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF SCALE INSECTS ON CITRUS IN SOUTHEASTERN QUEENSLAND. I CONTROL OF RED SCALE AONIDIELLA AURANTII (MASKELL)
Authors: Smith D.
Published: April 2007

The parasites, Aphytis lingnanensis Compere and Comperiella bifasciata Howard gave effective control of Aonidiella aurantii (Maskell) in four blocks of oranges during 1975‐77. Scale infestations in the blocks were reduced to the economically acceptable level of less than 0.05 adult females per fruit in 12 months and were maintained at these levels at harvest in 1976 and at conclusion of the study prior to harvest in 1977.

Large numbers of scale developed on trees where parasites were suppressed by treating with DDT and a similar increase was demonstrated where parasites were excluded using gauze cages.

Persistent chemical sprays suppressive to parasites were not used in the blocks during the study and it is considered that effective parasitic regulation can be realized only if such sprays are avoided.
THE CHROMOSOMES OF AN AUSTRALIAN PASSALID, AULACOCYCLUS EDENTULUS MACL. (COLEOPTERA, PASSALIDAE, AULACOCYCLINAE)*
Authors: Mesa Alejo , Ferreira Amilton , Martins Vanderley
Published: April 2007

The karyotype of Aulacocyclus edentulus is 1411+ XY, the majority of the chromosomes being either metacentric or submetacentric. One of the autosome pairs is very large and from the pair 2 to 14 the chromosomes decrease gradually in length. The chromosomes of this species show that the subfamily Aulacocyclinae follows the same patterns of karyotype evolution as that in the remaining Passalidae‐Lucanidae stock.
BIOLOGICAL NOTES ON THE INTRODUCED SAWFLY PRIOPHORUS MORIO (LEPELETIER) (HYMENOPTERA: TENTHREDINIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Callan E. McC.
Published: April 2007

The raspberry sawfly Priophorus morio (Lepeletier) reported from Tasmania is recorded for the first time from mainland Australia. Biological notes are given on an outbreak on raspberry in a home garden in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
THE AUSTRALIAN ACHILINE GENERA ANEIPO KIRKALDY AND BUNDUICA JACOBI (HOMOPTERA: FULGOROIDEA: ACHILIDAE)*
Authors: Lambkin K. J.
Published: April 2007

The achiline genera Aneipo and Bunduica are redescribed. A key and illustrated descriptions are given of the four species of Aneipo, diva Kirkaldy (north Queensland), ceres Fennah (southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales), diana Fennah (north Queensland) and minerva sp.n. (New South Wales), thereby providing the first accounts of the structure of the male and female genitalia in the genus. A similar description of the monotype of Bunduica, rubrovenosa Jacobi (southwest Australia), confirms the placement of Bunduica within the Achilini.
MALE INSECTS AND GALLS OF THE GENUSCYLINDROCOCCUSMASKELL (HOMOPTERA: COCCOIDEA)
Authors: Gullan P. J.
Published: April 2007

The structure of the adult male and mature gall of the male ofCylindrococcus spiniferusMaskell is described. The adult male ofC. spiniferusis compared with those of two species ofOpisthoscelisSchrader and two species ofApiomorphaRübsaamen.

Galls of male insects ofC. spiniferusare narrow, conical to fusiform and composed of numerous imbricating bracts which resemble normal or elongated scale leaves of theCasuarinaspecies that act as host plants. The adult male ofC. spiniferushas extremely elongated external genitalia which distinguish it from males ofApiomorphaandOpisthoscelis.

Despite the fact thatApiomorphaandOpisthoscelisappear to have closer affinities on the basis of their host specificity and shape of galls produced by their males, the adult males ofC. spiniferusandOpisthoscelisare structurally more similar to each other than to the adult males ofApiomorpha. Nevertheless,Cylindrococcus, ApiomorphaandOpisthoscelisshare many characters and a close relationship between these genera is supported. The structure of the adult male ofC. spiniferusalso suggests thatCylindrococcusis allied to the Eriococcidae.
MYZUS PERSICAE (SULZER): STRAINS RESISTANT TO DEMETON‐SMETHYL AND DIMETHOATE IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Hamilton J. T. , Attia F. I.
Published: April 2007

Five strains of Myzus persicae (Sulzer) were collected from peaches and potatoes in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland in 1976/77. In four strains resistance to demeton‐S‐methyl ranged from 14‐ to 18‐fold and to dimethoate from 17‐ to 50‐fold. The fifth strain showed a low order of resistance to demeton‐S‐methyl and dimethoate of 4‐ and 3.4‐fold respectively.
A NEW AUSTRALIAN STAG BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: LUCANIDAE) WITH NEOTROPICAL AFFINITIES
Authors: Moore B. P.
Published: April 2007

Sphaenognathus queenslandicussp. n., described from north Queensland, is the first member of the genus to be discovered outside the Neotropical region and is considered to be a relict of an early Gondwanian stock.
POLYMORPHISMS FOR WING LENGTH AND COLOUR PATTERN IN THE GRASSHOPPER PHAULACRIDIUM VITTATUM (SJOST.)
Authors: Dearn John M.
Published: April 2007

An examination of adult Phaulacridium vittatum (Orthoptera: Acrididae) from three geographic regions in south‐eastern Australia showed that in all three populations individuals were dimorphic for both wing length and colour pattern. The frequencies of both polymorphisms differed significantly between different populations but no association between the two polymorphisms was detected. Significant size differences were detected between different morph classes.
THE RECENT INTRODUCTION OF THE PEST ANT WASMANNIA AUROPUNCTATA INTO NEW CALEDONIA*
Authors: Fabres Gérard , Brown William L.
Published: April 2007

The originally neotropical pest ant Wasmannia auropunctata has appeared in New Caledonia and is spreading and becoming a nuisance in coffee and citrus plantings, as well as domestic gardens. The ant, although minute in size, has a potent sting that is annoying to agricultural workers in plantations and gardens, and it helps raise scale insect populations to pest densities. The ant is now abundant enough in New Caledonia to pose a threat to neighbouring agricultural countries by accidental introduction through commerce. As a possible control measure in plantations and gardens, baits containing minute amounts of mirex® should be investigated.
REARING LARVAE OF THE QUEENSLAND FRUIT FLY, DACUS TRYONI (FROGGATT) (DIPTERA:TEPHRITIDAE), ON A BRAN‐BASED MEDIUM
Authors: Hooper G. H. S.
Published: April 2007

A bran‐based medium for larvae of D. tryoni was evaluated and found to be equivalent to the currently used carrot‐based medium. A colony of D. tryoni has been reared for nine generations on the bran medium.
ORYCTODERINUS WALFORDORUM GEN. ET SP. N. (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE: DYNASTINAE)*
Authors: Endrödi S.
Published: April 2007

The genus Oryctoderinus gen. n. is erected to contain the first species of the tribe Oryctoderini—O. walfordorum sp.n.—to be found in Australia. The species occurs in the Mt Garnet region of north Queensland.
EFFECT OF COMBINING METHYL EUGENOL AND CUELURE ON THE CAPTURE OF MALE TETHRITID FRUIT FLIES
Authors: Hooper G. H. S.
Published: April 2007

Captures of males of species responding to methyl eugenol and cuelure were significantly reduced when both attractants were combined in a single trap as compared with the captures obtained in traps containing either of the attractants alone. When traps containing methyl eugenol and cuelure were placed side by side the number of flies responding to methyl eugenol was reduced, and the number of flies responding to cuelure was increased, as compared with captures in single isolated traps.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: TEAKLE R. E.
Published: April 2007

Diagnostic Manual for the Identification of Insect Pathogens: George O. Poinar Jr. and Gerard M. Thomas
CONTINUOUS BREEDING OF PERSECTANIA EWINGII (WESTWOOD) (LEPIDOPTERA–NOCTUIDAE) ON ARTIFICIAL DIET
Authors: PICKETT K. A.
Published: April 2007

A method is described for rearing the southern armyworm Persectania ewingii (Westwood) on artificial diet.
THE LARVAE AND PUPAE OFIMMA ACOSMA(TURNER) ANDI. VATICINAMEYRICK (LEPIDOPTERA: IMMIDAE), AND THE TAXONOMIC RELATIONSHIPS OF THE FAMILY
Authors: Common I. F. B.
Published: April 2007

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The external morphology and habits of the larvae and pupae ofImma acosmaandI. vaticinafrom eastern Australia are described and figured. In the light of this new information, the taxonomic relationships of the family are discussed and a new superfamily, Immoidea, proposed.
THE SPERMATHECA AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES OF LETHAEINI (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE: RHYPAROCHROMINAE)
Authors: KHAN P. , WOODWARD T. E.
Published: April 2007

The spermathecae of 25 species in 14 genera of Lethaeini are described and figured. A preliminary assessment is made of the value of the structure of the spermatheca as a taxonomic character, particularly at the generic level and as indicating relationships between genera. A convoluted mass of tubules, apparently a coiled gland, occurs near the entry of the spermathecal duct to the common oviduct in the two species of Lethaeus Dallas and the one species of Austroxestus Woodward studied. A dorsal sac opening into the genital chamber of the female is recorded in the species studied of Lethaeus, Neolethaeus Distant, Aristaenetus Distant, Myocara Bergroth, Exomyocara Slater and Woodward, Paramyocara Woodward and Malipatil, and an undescribed genus.
ONCOCORIS EXUS SP.N. (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE)
Authors: McDonald F. J. D.
Published: April 2007

Oncocoris exits sp. n. is described and diagnostic measurements given. The species is found mainly in the Northern Territory.
IDENTIFICATION OF FALSE WIREWORMS (COLEOPTERA: TENEBRIONIDAE) FROM SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND AND NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: ALLSOPP P. G.
Published: April 2007

Eggs, final‐instar larvae, pupae and adults of Gonocephalum macleayi (Blackburn), Pterohelaeus darlingensis Carter and P. alternatus Pascoe are described and illustrated. They are compared with each other and with larvae and adults of Saragus magister Pascoe from northern New South Wales by means of identification keys.
A NEW SPECIES OF GLYCASPIS TAYLOR (HOMOPTERA: PSYLLIDAE) FROM VICTORIA
Authors: Moore K. M.
Published: April 2007

Glycaspis (Synglycaspis) ecphymata, a new gall‐forming species from Eucalyptus sp. (a peppermint) in Victoria is described.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Common I. F. B.
Published: April 2007

Insects of Hawaii, Volume 9; Microlepidoptera: Elwood C. Zimmerman
THE IDENTITY OF THE DRAGONFLY MACROMIA VIRIDESCENS TILLYARD (ODONATA: CORDULIIDAE)
Authors: MOULDS M. S.
Published: April 2007

The male of Macromia viridescens from Australia is described and the validity of the species confirmed. M. amymone Lieftinck from New Guinea is shown to be its junior synonym.
RAISING POTATO MOTH LARVAE [PHTHORIMAEA OPERCULELLA (ZELLER): LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE] IN ISOLATION
Authors: GRIFFITH I. P. , SMITH A. M. , WILLIAMSON W. E. P.
Published: April 2007

Wells of cluster trays sealed with polypropylene balls were found to be convenient receptacles for raising potato moth larvae on plugs of potato tuber.
FIRST RECORDS OF PROSOPISTOMA SEDLACEKI IN AUSTRALIA (EPHEMEROPTERA: PROSOPISTOMATIDAE)
Authors: PEARSON R. G. , PENRIDGE L. K.
Published: April 2007

Five nymphs of a mayfly tentatively identified as Prosopistoma sedlaceki (Peters) have been collected from four north Queensland rivers. These are the first records in Australia of the widely distributed but little‐known family, the Prosopistomatidae.
THE PHYTOPHAGOUS INSECT FAUNA OF RUBUS SPP. (ROSACEAE) IN VICTORIA, A STUDY ON THE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF BLACKBERRY (RUBUS FRUTICOSUS L. AGG.)
Authors: Bruzzese Eligio
Published: April 2007

In Victoria 44 species of phytophagous insects and two species of mites were found to attack endemic and introduced Rubus spp. Most insects were polyphagous and ectophagous and half were of some economic importance to crop plants. Only one host‐specific insect was found on endemic Rubus spp. European blackberry appears to have been introduced into Australia free of its specific insect predators and the possible use of one of these as a biological control agent is mentioned.
NEW AUSTRALIAN SCENOPINIDAE (DIPTERA) III*
Authors: Kelsey L. P.
Published: April 2007

Three new species from western New South Wales and eastern South Australia bring to 62 the number of known Scenopinidae from continental Australia: Scenopinus torrensianus (albicinctus group), Para‐monova fonsamniculi and P. hamata. Existing keys are modified to accommodate the new species.
DESCRIPTIONS OF FOUR PUPAE OF AUSTRALIAN CULICOIDES LATREILLE (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE)
Authors: Kettle D. S. , Elson M. M.
Published: April 2007

The pupae of four species of Culicoides are described (C. marginalis Lee and Reye, C. ornatus Taylor, C. purus Lee and Reye, and C. williwilli Lee and Reye) and included in a revised key to the pupae of 23 species of Culicoidini.
FOUR NEW SPECIES OF PHYTOSEIID MITES FROM AUSTRALIA, AND THREE SPECIES FROM AMERICA REDESCRIBED (ACAR1: PHYTOSEIIDAE)
Authors: Schicha E. , Elshafie M.
Published: April 2007

Amhlyseius casimiri, A. cabonus, A. sullivani and Typhlodromus armidalensis spp. n., discovered during investigations on the biological control of phytophagous mites in Australia, are described and figured. Augmented descriptions of A. fallacis (Garman), recently introduced to Australia for the biological control of tetranychid mites. A. spinigerus Chant and Baker, and A. anonymus Chant and Baker are given to facilitate comparison with the closely related A. casimiri.
POPULATION STUDIES OF CULEX ANNULIROSTRIS SKUSE AND OTHER MOSQUITOES (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) AT MILDURA IN THE MURRAY VALLEY OF SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: McDonald G.
Published: April 2007

A light trap was used to monitor the seasonal distribution and prevalence of mosquito species at Mildura between late 1975 and 1979. The most common summer species was Cx annulirostris Populations of Cx annulirostris generally increased from late October until February, and declined in March‐April. Population growth appeared to increase when ambient temperatures exceeded 17.5°C, and was usually greatest after temperatures had reached 25°C. The most prevalent of the 12 other species trapped, Cx australicus, was generally most abundant in spring and autumn. The seasonal distribution of mosquitoes is discussed in relation to transmission of arboviruses in the Murray Valley.
COMPERIELLA PIA (GIRAULT) (HYMENOPTERA: ENCYRTIDAE), A PARASITOID OF THE CIRCULAR BLACK SCALE (CHRYSOMPHALUS FICUS ASHMEAD) FROM QUEENSLAND
Authors: Sands D. P. A. , Snowball G. J.
Published: April 2007

The specific status of Comperiella pia is established, the female redescribed and the species recorded parasitising Chrysomphalus ficus in Queensland. The adult morphology and aspects of its biology are contrasted with those of the related Comperiella bifasciata Howard.
IDENTIFICATION OF EARLY IMMATURE STAGES OF SOME COMMON QUEENSLAND CARRION FLIES
Authors: O'Flynn M. A. , Moorhouse D. E.
Published: April 2007

Eggs of Calliphora augur (Fabricius), Calliphora stygia (Fabricius), Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann) and Australophyra rostrata (Robineau‐Desvoidy) are described and illustrated in detail by scanning electron micrographs.

First and second instar larvae of the above species along with those of Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart), Chrysomya varipes (Macquart), Chrysomya saffranea (Bigot), Chrysomya nigripes Aubertin and first instar larvae of two species of sarcophagid (Trieholioproctia sp. and Parasarcophaga crassipalpis) are described, illustrated and compared with each other by means of keys. Particular attention is paid to the morphology of the pharyngeal skeleton and distribution of spines and, in the second instar larvae, to the morphology of the posterior spiracles and the number of processes on the anterior spiracles in addition to the characters mentioned previously.
A REVISION OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF STETHORUS WEISE (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE)
Authors: Houston K. J.
Published: April 2007

The adult and larva of Stethorus fenestralis sp. n. are described and S. histrio Chazeau recorded from Australia for the first time. S. loxtoni Britton and Lee is shown to be a synonym of S, nigripes Kapur. Additional information is given for the adults of S. vagans (Blackburn), S. nigripes and S. histrio, and their larvae are described. Keys are provided to adults and last instar larvae of the Australian species.
THE OCCURRENCE IN AUSTRALIA OF LAMPROCEPS REUTER (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE: RHYPAROCHROMINAE) WITH THE DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES
Authors: Woodward T. E.
Published: April 2007

The predominantly Oriental genus Lamproceps (Lethaeini) is recorded from Australia with the description of L. australis sp.n. from eastern Australia. A key is provided to the species of Lamproceps.
REGURGITATION AS A POSSIBLE ANTI‐PREDATOR DEFENSIVE MECHANISM IN THE GRASSHOPPER GONIAEA SP. (ACR1DIDAE, ORTHOPTERA)
Authors: Lymbery Alan , Bailey Winston
Published: April 2007

The acridid, Goniaea sp., produces a viscous regurgitate when disturbed. This has been found to be an effective deterrent to some potential predators.
NEOTOXOPTERA THEOBALD AND PTEROCALUS PASSERINI (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Carver Mary
Published: April 2007

Records are presented of three species of Neotoxoptera in Australia, viz N.formosana (Takahashi), N. violae (Pergande) and N. oliveri (Essig); and a key is given for their identification. Pterocallis alni (de Geer) is recorded for the first time from Australia.
THE BASKING BEHAVIOUR OF NEZARA VIRIDULA (L.) (PENTATOMIDAE: HEMIPTERA) ON SOYBEANS AND ITS IMPLICATION IN CONTROL
Authors: Waite G. K.
Published: April 2007

During investigations into the behaviour of Nezara viridula (L.) on soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) at Emerald, Queensland in 1976, up to 87% of adults and nymphs present in a crop moved to the surface of the canopy each morning and remained there for a period before returning into the crop. The observed number of adults and nymphs was poorly correlated with the climatic factors recorded (r2= 0.32 for time of day, temperature and humidity). This finding has implications with respect to pest population assessment and the optimum time of day for the application of contact insecticides for control.
ATTACK ON THE LEGUME STYLOSANTHES SCABRA (VOG.) BY PLATYOMOPS1S PEDICORNIS (F.) (COLEOPTERA: CERAMBYCIDAE)
Authors: Hall* T. J.
Published: April 2007

Larvae of Platyomopsis pedicornis axe recorded attacking mature plants of the introduced shrub legume Slylosanthes scabra (Vog.) at 3 sites in the southern Gulf of Carpentaria region of Queensland. The larvae, which hollow the tap root and lower main stem, killed all plants in a 0.3 ha study area.
A NEW GENUS OF 1NDO‐AUSTRALIAN GEMPYLOD1NI WITH NOTES ON THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COLYDHDAE (COLEOPTERA)
Authors: Lawrence J. F.
Published: April 2007

The genera of Gempylodini are reviewed and a key is given to them and to some related tribes of Colydiidae. The following new taxa are described:Pseudendestesgen. n.,P. australissp. n.,P. robertsisp. n. The following new synonymy and new combinations are proposed within the tribe:GempylodesPascoe =MeeedanopsReitter syn. n.Munaria imetus(OllifT) comb. n.Pseudendestes andrewesi(Grouvelle) comb. n. The mature larva ofP. robertsiis described, with notes on an early instar and pupa. Comparisons are made with other known colydiid larvae. A discussion is presented dealing with the constitution of the family Colydiidae, including a list of genera removed from the family since the publication of the last world catalogue. The following genera and species are moved from Colydiidae to the families and subfamilies indicated:AglenusErichson to Othniidae, Trogocryptinae;DerolathntsSharp to Jacobsoniidae;LarinotusCarter and Zeck to Trogossitidae, Egoliinae;Neotriehus aeanthaeollisCarter and Zeck to Bostrychidae, Lyctinae. The following new synonymies and new combination are proposed:LarinotusCarter and Zeck =NebophilusCrowson syn. n.;L. umbiliealusCarter and Zeck =N. hirsutusCrowson syn. n.;Minthea aeanthaeollis(Carter and Zeck) comb. n. =Minthea armstrongiVrydagh syn. n. The generaCaanthusChampion,EnhypnonCarter, andMnionyehusCarter are moved from Tenebrionidae to Colydiidae, Colydiinae, Coxelini. Relationships of the Bothriderinae are discussed, andRhizoniumSharp is moved from Bothriderinae to Colydiidaeincertae sedis.
COMMUNAL NESTING IN AN AUSTRALIAN SOLITARY WASP, CERCERIS ANTIPODES SMITH (HYMENOPTERA, SPHECIDAE)
Authors: Alcock John
Published: April 2007

Females of Cerceris antipodes nest communally in stable small groups. On any one day there is a rudimentary division of labor with usually only one active provisioner; the other females remain within the burrow and some guard the nest against intruders. The communal nesting behavior of C. antipodes is compared with that of other species of Cerceris.
ORD RIVER ARBOVIRUSES–MOSQUITO CAPTURES DURING 1976/77
Authors: Wright A. E.
Published: April 2007

During 1976/77 four field trips, each of one month's duration, were made to the Ord Valley to collect mosquitoes in the continuing study of arbovirus ecology. Results indicate that Culex annulirostris Skuse continued to dominate the mosquito fauna of the area, whilst Coquillettidia xanthogasler (Edwards), Mansonia uniformis (Theobald) and Anopheles bancroftii Giles appear to be increasing in numbers following stabilisation of the lake margins and prolific growth of aquatic plant species. Limited trials suggested that new double‐chambered aluminium traps, particularly when used with sharply indexed entrance funnels, were superior to the chicken‐baited traps used previously. Further trials with three different bait animals indicated that rabbits attracted more mosquitoes than chickens and that both of these caught more than guinea‐pigs. When chickens and rabbits were combined in the same traps they attracted significantly more mosquitoes per trap than when used separately.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ABUNDANCE OF THE EUROPEAN WASP (PARA VESPULA GERM A NIC A [F.])
Authors: Madden J. L.
Published: April 2007

The annual abundance of P. germanica nests within a denned area was found to be correlated with autumn and spring rainfall during the period of queen production and nest establishment respectively. Although rain, as such, influenced wasp survival, evidence is presented to suggest that nesting success was dependent on the indigenous protein supply during the queening period and/or its effects on the vigour of overwintering nests.
OCCURRENCE OF TRICHOGRAMMA IVELAE PANG AND CHEN (HYMENOPTERA: TRICHOGRAMMATIDAE) AND ITS USE TO CONTROL HELIOTH1S PUNCTIGER WALLENGREN ON TOMATOES
Authors: McLaren I. W. , Rye W. J.
Published: April 2007

A parasite in eggs of Cydia molesta (Busck) and Cydia pomonella (L.) was collected at Tatura, Victoria, and identified as Trichogramma ivelae Pang and Chen. It was mass‐reared on Sitotroga cerealella (Olivier), and. when released against Heliothis punctiger on tomatoes, led to a 7‐fold reduction in pest infestation.