bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A NATIVE ICHNEUMONID, CERTONOTUS TASMANIENSIS TURN. PARASITISING SIREX NOCTILIO F. (SIRICIDAE) IN TASMANIA
Authors: Hocking Helen
Published: April 2007

A native ichneumonid, Certonotus tasmaniensis Turn., has been found to parasitise Sirex noctilio F. in Tasmania. The females probe into the wood to deposit their eggs and the larvae are external parasites on Sirex larvae. The final instar larva is illustrated and its principal features described. The possible significance of Certonotus in the biological control of Sirex is discussed.
PANONYCHUS ELONGATUS MANSON (ACARINA: TETRANYCHIDAE) —A DESCRIPTION AND COMPARISON WITH P. CITRI (McG.)
Authors: Manson D. C. M.
Published: April 2007

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Descriptions of all stages of Panonychus elongatus are given, and these are compared with the corresponding stages of P. citri. In the material examined, it was possible to find morphological differences in all stages, except that of the egg.
NOTES ON CULISETA (CULICELLA) ATRA (LEE) (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Dobrotworsky N. V.
Published: April 2007

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Adults of Culiseta (Culicella) atra (Lee) are redescribed; the larva is described for the first time and the pupa is figured. The relationships and origin of C. atra are discussed.
TWO NEW SPECIES OF DACINAE (DIPTERA: TRYPETIDAE) FROM NEW BRITAIN
Authors: Drew R. A. I.
Published: April 2007

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Two new species, Asiadacus triangularis and Asiadacus nigrescensare described and figured.
AGRILUS CUPRIPES (CARTER) COMB. N. (COLEOPTERA: BUPRESTIDAE)
Authors: Brooks J. G.
Published: April 2007

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Synechocera cupripes Carter is transferred to Agrilus Stephens.

Subfamily BUPRESTINAE

Tribe AGRILINI

Genus Agrilus Stephens

Agrilus Stephens, 1830, Ill. Brit Ent.3: 239.

Agrilus cupripes (Carter) comb.n.

Synechocera cupripes Carter, 1924, Proc. Linn. Soc. N.S.W.49: 31.
NORTHERN RECORDS OF THE GENUS CULISETA FELT IN AUSTRALIA WITH THE DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE)
Authors: Marks Elizabeth N.
Published: April 2007

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Culiseta arenivaga sp.n., described from females from Fraser Island, Queensland, provides the northernmost record of Culiseta in Australia. C. arenivaga has postspiracular setae and it is compared in text and figures with the other species known from Queensland, C. antipodea Dobrotworsky, and with the other species possessing postspiracular setae, C. littleri (Taylor), C. inconspicua (Lee), and C. atra (Lee), of which the first two are the only species known from New South Wales. Postspiracular setae are reported in C. inconspicua for the first time. C. littleri is recorded from northern New South Wales and geographical variation in this species is discussed. The unusual palmate empodium of C. antipodea females is described and figured. Relationships within the genus are considered and an austral origin for the genus is suggested.
SOLDIER‐REPRODUCTIVE INTERCASTES IN A SPECIES OF TUMULITERMES (ISOPTERA: TERMITIDAE)
Authors: Gay F. J.
Published: April 2007

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Two aberrant specimens in a collection of a species of Tumulitermes are described. These specimens are basically soldier like in appearance, but show a number of reproductive caste characters in such structures as the antennae, head capsule and mandibles, and in the presence of wing rudiments. They are evidently soldier‐reproductive intercastes, which are quite uncommon in the higher termites.
A NEW GENUS AND KEY TO THE SPECIES OF AUSTRALIAN STILBOPTERYGIDAE (NEUROPTERA)
Authors: Riek E. F.
Published: April 2007

The genus Aeropteryx is described with two included species, monstrosa sp. n. and linearis (Navás). Keys to these two species, the four species of Stilbopteryx and the two genera occurring in Australia are presented.
THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FURNITURE BEETLE, ANOBIUM PUNCTATUM (DE GEER) (COLEOPTERA: ANOBIIDAE), IN NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: French J. R. J.
Published: April 2007

A survey was carried out to study the area of economic abundance of Anobium punctatum (De Geer) in order to assess its potential threat to softwood utilisation in New South Wales, particularly of Pinus radiata D. Don. The survey indicated that Anobium was confined to the more humid and cooler coastal plains, and to the eastern highlands of the Great Dividing Range. Infestations west of the Great Dividing Range were few, and were found to have been brought into the area in furniture and fittings from the coastal regions.

Within the area of distribution of Anobium three levels of abundance and destructiveness have been described. These may be correlated with climatic conditions.
OLIGONYCHUS ARANEUM SP.N. AND OLIGONYCHUS DIGITATUS DAVIS (ACARINA: TETRANYCHIDAE) AS PESTS OF GRASSES IN EASTERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Davis J. J.
Published: April 2007

Oligonychus araneum sp. n. is described, and host and locality records given for this species and Oligonychus digitatus Davis, which are pests of lawns and pastures in eastern Australia.
THE GENERIC PLACEMENT OF “ALLODAPE” GRISEA ALFKEN (HYMENOPTERA: APOIDEA) *
Authors: Michener Charles D.
Published: April 2007

Allodape grisea Alfken, 1907, is transferred from the xylocopine Anthophoridae to the genus Euryglossa subgenus Euhesma in the Colletidae.
NEOLAXTA MONTEITHI, GEN. ET SP. N. FROM EASTERN AUSTRALIA (BLATTODEA: BLABERIDAE)
Authors: Mackerras M. Josephine
Published: April 2007

Neolaxta monteithi, gen. et sp. n., is described from eastern Australia.
A NEW STRATIOMYID PEST OF SUGAR CANE IN AUSTRALIA (DIPTERA: STRATIOMYIDAE) *
Authors: James Maurice T.
Published: April 2007

Altermetoponia flava. sp. n., is described from adults reared from larvae infesting sugar cane in the coastal area of Queensland.
PHILONTHUS PARCUS SHARP (COLEOPTERA: STAPHYLINIDAE), A JAPANESE ROVE BEETLE ESTABLISHED IN AUSTRALIAN CAVES
Authors: Moore B. P.
Published: April 2007

Attention is drawn to the occurrence of Philonthus parcus Sharp in both cave and epigean habitats in Australia, and diagnostic features of the species are figured and described.
THE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO INSECTICIDES OF CYDIA POMONELLA (LINNAEUS) (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE) FROM QUEENSLAND
Authors: Rose H. A. , Hooper G. H. S.
Published: April 2007

Populations of Cydia pomonella (Linnaeus) from the Granite Belt area of south‐east Queensland were tested to determine their susceptibility to DDT, azinphos‐methyl and carbaryl. Resistance to DDT in one strain was demonstrated by the topical application test method. By means of a continuous‐exposure toxicological test, which is described, no evidence of resistance to azinphos methyl or carbaryl was found in any of the populations tested.
THE USE OF HEAT FOR THE RECOVERY OF POTATO TUBER MOTH LARVAE FROM FOLIAGE
Authors: Wearne G. R.
Published: April 2007

An extraction apparatus for removing larvae of potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) from potato foliage is described. Heated air is forced over foliage samples driving larvae from their mines as the plant material slowly desiccates.
THE POPULATION OF A LARGE MOUND OF NASUTITERMES EXITIOSUS (HILL) (ISOPTERA: TERMITIDAE)
Authors: Gay F. J. , Wetherly A. H.
Published: April 2007

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More than 2.5 million termites, weighing 11.05 kg, were obtained from a mound colony of Nasutitermes exitiosus (Hill). Because of the unusually large size of the colony examined, and the favourable conditions that were experienced for extracting the termites, it is thought that this figure is close to the upper limit of nest population attained by this termite.
AN ABERRANT FORM OF TRAPEZITES MAHETA PRAXEDES (PLÖTZ) (LEPIDOPTERA: HESPERIIDAE) FROM NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: Sibatani A.
Published: April 2007

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A specimen from New South Wales identified as an aberrant form of Trapezites maheta praxedes (Plötz) is reported. Its maculation deviates from the basic pattern of Trapezitinae and indicates a certain homology in the marking of fore‐ and hindwings.
THE OCCURRENCE OF CERTAIN MOSQUITO SPECIES UNDER SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTHERN WIMMERA OF VICTORIA
Authors: Edmonds J. W. , Gocs A.
Published: April 2007

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During severe drought in the southern Wimmera, mosquito occurrence was severely restricted or stopped at all sites except permanent springs. Salting of creeks and trampling of dam margins by stock appeared to play a significant role.
THE MYCETOPHILIDAE (DIPTERA) OF AUSTRALIA PART 1. INTRODUCTION, KEY TO SUBFAMILIES, AND REVIEW OF DITOMYIINAE
Authors: Colless Donald H.
Published: April 2007

Following a brief introduction to the family Mycetophilidae in Australia, and keys to its subfamilies, the Ditomyiinae are reviewed. Seven species of Australosymmerus Freeman are described, six of them new, while the new genus Crionisca is erected to accommodate one known species and one new. Australosymmerus is confirmed as an “Antarctic” genus, found also in South America and New Zealand, with the Australian species apparently more closely resembling those of the former area. Crionisca seems to be endemic.
THE SCENOPINIDAE (DIPTERA) OF AUSTRALIA; INCLUDING THE DESCRIPTIONS OF ONE NEW GENUS AND SIX NEW SPECIES†
Authors: Kelsey L. P.
Published: April 2007

The Scenopinidae of Australia are reviewed and keys provided for the 7 genera and 31 species including the new genus Paramonova and 6 new species, Scenopinus brittoni, Riekiella rossi, Paramonova brevipalpa, P. emarginata, Neopseudatrichia inglewoodi and N. monteithi. Six species of Riekiella Paramonov, R. collessi Kelsey, R. complexa Kelsey, R. dycei Kelsey, R. quadrifida Kelsey, R. taylori Kelsey and R. uncata Kelsey, are transferred to the genus Paramonova and Scenopinus bolgarti Kelsey to Riekiella.
THE SPECIFIC VALIDITY OF JALMENUS CLEMENTI DRUCE (LEPIDOPTERA: LYCAENIDAE)
Authors: Peters J. V.
Published: April 2007

Jalmenus clementi Druce is shown to be a valid species distinct from J. inous Hewitson and J. icilius Hewitson.
NOTES ON THE NESTS AND PREY OF AUSTRALIAN WASPS OF THE GENUS CERCERIS (HYMENOPTERA: SPHECIDAE)
Authors: Evans Howard E. , Matthews Robert W.
Published: April 2007

Some aspects of the nesting behaviour of four species of Cerceris occurring in eastern Australia are described. The species are C. australis Smith, C. opposita Smith, C. antipodes Smith, and C. minuscula Turner. The first is a predator on scarab beetles, while the second two prey on Chrysomelidae. There is evidence that at least two species overwinter as adults in burrows dug in autumn, and some inconclusive evidence of subsociality in C. antipodes.
APPLICATION OF THE INFLATED POISSON DISTRIBUTION TO EGGS PER FLORET OF CLOVER SEED MOTH COLEOPHORA ALCYONIPENNELLA KOLLAR
Authors: Grassia A. , Hardy R. J.
Published: April 2007

Some properties of the Inflated Poisson distribution are discussed and the types of problems to which it could be usefully employed are outlined. The distribution is fitted to data on the number of eggs per floret of the clover seed moth, Coleophora alycyonipennella Kollar and shown to give a better fit than the simple Poisson and the Negative Binomial distributions based on x2 values from data for the period of greatest vegetative growth in the early summer of 1966–1967.
THE NYMPH OF EUNOTOPERLA AND FAMILY ASSIGNMENT OF THE GENUS (INSECTA: PLECOPTERA: GRIPOPTERYGIDAE)
Authors: Riek* E. F.
Published: April 2007

The nymph of Eunotoperla Tillyard confirms the original assignment of the genus to the Gripopterygidae. A key to the nymphs and adults of the described Australian genera of the Gripopterygidae is presented.
THE COMPLEX OF THYSANOPTERA IN ROLLED LEAF GALLS ON GEIJERA
Authors: Mound* L. A.
Published: April 2007

Ten closely related species are recorded from rolled leaf galls of Geijera in northern N. S. W. and southern Queensland. The genera and species discussed are Choleothrips geijerae Moulton, C. percnus sp. n., Moultonides geijerae (Moulton), Sacothrips bicolor Moulton, S. catheter sp. n., S. corycidis sp. n., S. galbus sp. n., S. ingens sp. n., S. mantoideus (Girault) comb. n. and S. milvus sp. n. These species are placed in three preexisting nominal genera which are also re‐defined. Keys are provided to these genera and species, and their relationships are discussed.
STATUS AND SYNONYMY OF THE GENUS CRASPEDOCHAETA CZERNY (DIPTERA: CLUSIIDAE)
Authors: McAlpine* David K.
Published: April 2007

Reasons are given for considering Craspedochaeta Czerny to be a valid generic name and Czernyola Bezzi, Tonnoiria Malloch, and Chaetoczernyola Soós to be invalid junior synonyms, in contrast to the opinions of certain recent authors. Chaetoczernyola is a new synonym of Craspedochaeta.
THE EXOTIC DRYWOOD TERMITE CRYPTOTERMES BREVIS (WALKER) (ISOPTERA: KALOTERMITIDAE) AND ENDEMIC AUSTRALIAN DRYWOOD TERMITES IN QUEENSLAND
Authors: Heather* N. W.
Published: April 2007

The important exotic drywood termite Cryptotermes brevis (Walker) was found in 1966 to have become established in Maryborough, Queensland. Survey and eradication work has been complicated by the widespread occurrence of the endemic drywood termite, Cryptotermes primus Hill. Findings made on C. brevis during survey work are discussed, together with relevant data on the distribution and biology of three endemic species.
THE PSOCOPTERA OF CURTIS ISLAND, TASMANIA
Authors: New* T. R.
Published: April 2007

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An account is given of the Psocoptera collected on Curtis Island in February 1971. Of the nine species found, two are new and are described as Peripsocus melaleucae sp. n. and Spilopsocus masseyi sp. n.
A NEW CHTHONIID PSEUDOSCORPION FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Beier* M.
Published: April 2007

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Pseudotyrannochthonius giganteus sp. n. is described from Calgadup Cave near Augusta, Western Australia.
FIELD NOTES ON THE OCCURRENCE OF HEMITHYNNUS HYALINATUS (HYMENOPTERA: TIPHIIDAE) AS A PARASITE OF SCARABAEIDS ON THE NEW ENGLAND TABLELANDS†
Authors: Smith* T. J. Ridsdill
Published: April 2007

Hemithynmus, hyalinatus Westwood, a wasp parasite of scarabaeid larvae in the New England Tablelands area, is associated with persistent populations of its potential host species which have a discontinuous distribution in the area. Of the larger insects in the soil sampled at one field site from 1964–1968, 77% were Scarabaeidae, 15% Thynninae, 7% predators and 1% hyperparasites. Wasp mortality in the field was only measured for stages in the cocoon; of these 5% were killed by a rhipiphorid and 12% were diseased. The depth of the cocoon affected its susceptibility to attack. The observations suggest that the numbers of H. hyalinatus may be related to the density of the host. However, there is no evidence that the parasites exert an important controlling influence on scarabaeid populations.
THE INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE AND MOISTURE ON DIAPAUSE DEVELOPMENT IN THE EGGS OF BDELLODES LAPIDARIA (ACARI: BDELLIDAE)
Authors: Wallace M. M. H.
Published: April 2007

Eggs laid by Bdellodes lapidaria Kramer (Acari: Bdellidae) are always in diapause to some degree, with incubation periods at 16 C ranging from 4 to 30 weeks. Diapause development proceeds in dry and moist eggs at constant temperatures ranging from 16 to 38 C, but most rapidly at 30°C, at which temperature 4–8 weeks’ exposure is sufficient to ensure that a high proportion of the eggs hatch within five weeks when subsequently moistened at 16°C. Morphogenesis in moist eggs ceases at about 23°C and all eggs are killed after one week at 50°C. Harmful effects are evident following prolonged exposure to temperatures above 32°C. Dry eggs can toierate higher temperatures.
POLYTYPIC SPECIES OF SPORE‐FEEDING THYSANOPTERA IN THE GENUS ALLOTHRIPS HOOD (PHLAEOTHRIPIDAE)
Authors: Mound L. A.
Published: April 2007

Four species and sixteen subspecies of the genus Allothrips are recognised and a key provided. The megacephalus series of forms from North America show a gradient in structure between Illinois and Mexico, with one subspecies in Southern Florida. Three new subspecies of megacephalus Hood are described from Australia apparently introduced from Mexico or California; these are m. greensladei, m. prolixus, and m. stannardi. The Indian and African Allothrips are here regarded as subspecies of pillichellus (Priesner). One new subspecies, p. bournieri, is described from France and Spain, and two forms from America are regarded as introduced subspecies of pillichellus from Europe and India. The following nomenclatural changes are made: A. megacephalus acutus Stannard ssp. comb.n.; A. megacephalus mexicanus Stannard ssp. comb. n.; A. megacephalus watsoni Hood stat. n.; A. pillichelus acaciae Faure stat. n.; A. pillichellus africanus Faure stat. n.; A. pillichellus aureus Stannard stat. n.; A. pillichellus bicolor Ananthakrishnan stat. n.; A. pillichellus biminianus Stannard ssp. comb. n.; A. pillichellus indicus Ananthakrishnan stat. n.; A. pillichellus montanus Ananthakrishnan stat. n.; Allidothrips cinctus (Faure) comb. n.
STETHORUS LOXTONI SP. N. (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) A NEWLY‐DISCOVERED PREDATOR OF THE TWO‐SPOTTED MITE
Authors: Britton E. B. , Lee Betty
Published: April 2007

Stethorus loxtoni sp. n., a predator on Tetranychus urticae (Koch), is described and the Australian species of Stethorus are reviewed.
A REVISION OF THE GENUS NOTONOPHES SLOANE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE: AMYCTERINAE)
Authors: Baker F. H. Uther
Published: April 2007

Revision recognizes six species including two described as new (Notonophes gascoynensis and N. hirsutina). Notonophes angulicollis Lea and N. hystricosus Boheman are removed from the genus.
THE TRIBE CTENOCERATINI IN AUSTRALIA (HYMENOPTERA: POMPILIDAE)
Authors: Evans Howard E.
Published: April 2007

The pompilid tribe Ctenoceratini (Pompilidae, Pepsinae) is reported from Australia for the first time. The genus Maurillus Smith is properly included in this tribe, and the type species, australis Smith, is here redescribed. Also included are three new genera: Apoclavelia, based on A. aganippeae sp. n. (Western Australia); Austroclavelia, based on A. venator sp. n. (South Australia); and Cteniziphontes, with Calopompilus protervus Turner as type‐species and also including C. ornatus sp. n. (both Western Australia). Members of the last three genera have been reared from the nests of trap‐door spiders.
A REVISION OF THE AUSTRALIAN GENUS ODONTOTHRIPIELLA BAGNALI, WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF FOURTEEN NEW SPECIES (THYSANOPTERA: THRIPIDAE)
Authors: Pitkin Brian R.
Published: April 2007

The uniquely Australian genus Odontothripiella is redefined and fourteen new species are described. The monobasic genus Odontothripoides Bagnall is regarded as a synonym and consequently Odontothripiella, morisoni (Bagnall) represents a new combination. O., bispinest (Bagnall) which is based on a single female, is regarded as an aberration of australis (Bagnall). A key is provided to the seventeen species (and bispinosa); the females of five species cannot at present be distinguished from those of australis. Two species are known from males only, two species and bispinosa are known from females only, and one species exhibits sexual dimorphism.
A SYNOPSIS OF OBSERVATIONS ON THE BIOLOGY OF THE AUSTRALIAN BUSHFLY (MUSCA VETUSTISSIMA WALKER)
Authors: Hughes R. D. , Greenham P. M. , Tyndale‐Biscoe M. , Walker J. M.
Published: April 2007

Observations on the biology of the egg, larval, pupal and adult stages of the bushfly are presented. Many major physiological and behavioural responses and the survival of individuals seem to depend on the temperature and moisture conditions of the environment, and on the quality of animal dung available as food for the larvae. The seasonal distribution of bushfly in Australia seems to be determined directly by this dependence. Temporarily unfavourable areas are apparently repopulated by long distance displacement of adults. No diapausing or other stage resistant to adverse conditions, is known.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE TIME OF THE CREPUSCULAR MATING FLIGHT AND DURATION OF MATING OF THE MOTH ONCOPERA ALBOGUTTATA TINDALE (LEPIDOPTERA: HEPIALIDAE)
Authors: VAN Gerwen A. C. M. , Browne L. Barton , Hoo C. F. Soo
Published: April 2007

Field observations were made on a large population of Oncopera alboguttata at Ebor N.S.W. in order to investigate factors affecting the timing of the crepuscular mating flight and the duration of mating. The onset of the female flight lags about 10–14 minutes behind that of the male flight. The already flying males do not stimulate females to take‐off and their presence therefore does not influence the timing of the female flight. The median time of take‐off for either sex is influenced by differences in cloud cover but is less affected than would be expected if light intensity were the sole determinant of take‐off time. The time at which the first males take to flight is more closely related to light intensity.

Mating durations varied from 5–35 minutes. Those pairs which began mating in the early part of the flight period mated for longer than those which paired later in the flight period. This behaviour has the effect of keeping already mated females from taking flight while the male flight is continuing.
SCALE INSECTS (HOMOPTERA: COCCOIDEA) ON MACADAMIA
Authors: Williams* D. J.
Published: April 2007

Among some scale insects studied recently from macadamia, Lepidosaphes macella is described as new from New South Wales. Lepidosaphes macadamiae, Pseudaulacaspis brimblecombei and Eriococcus ironsidei are new species from Queensland and are described. The last species is reported as doing severe damage to macadamia by twisting leaves and racemes. A list is given of the scale insects recorded on macadamia throughout the world.
THE BIOLOGY OF FRAUS SIMULANS WALKER (LEPIDOPTERA: HEPIALIDAE)
Authors: Hardy* R. J.
Published: April 2007

Fraus simulans Walker a univoltine hepialid, is a native of south‐eastern Australia and inhabits most pastoral areas of Tasmania. The adults are crepuscular and fly in late March and early April. The females mate before flying and each lays about 400 eggs. Laboratory studies indicated that the egg stage which lasts about 35 days at 15d̀C is capable of with‐standing the normal range of temperature and moisture experienced in the field in Tasmania in the autumn. The larvae inhabit vertical tunnel in the soil and emerge at night to feed on the foliage of herbaceous plants, particularly grasses. Food consumption appears to be greatest during the period September to December. Pupae are present in February and March. Parasites and predators appear to be few and it is concluded that climatic factors may have a major influence in determining the abundance of F. simulans.
THE IDENTITY OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF CICADULINA CHINA (HOMOPTERA: CICADELLIDAE)
Authors: Kitching, R. L. , Grylls N. E. , Waterford* C.
Published: April 2007

The discovery of a second population of the genus Cicadulina has prompted a reexamination of the status of the members of this genus in Australia. The species designation C. bimaculata (Evans, 1940) is resurrected for the Queensland population and the Northern Territory population is considered to be C. bipunctella (Matsumura, 1908). The synonymies, C. bipunctella C. bimaculata and C. bipunctella = Limotettix capitata Kirkaldy, 1907 are rejected. Evidence based on morphological studies and interpreeding trials is presented to support these redesignations. The possible origins and vector status of the two species recognised are discussed.
A CONTRIBUTION TO THE BIOLOGY AND TAXONOMY OF AUSTRALIAN THAUMASTOCORIDAE WITH THE DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES (HEMIPTERA: HETEROPTERA)*
Authors: Slater† James A.
Published: April 2007

Baclozygum brachypterum sp. n. is described from Western Australia. The fifth instar nymphs of this species and of Thaumastocoris petilus Drake and Slater are described and compared with each other and with nymphs of other thaumastocorids. The taxonomic and phylogenetic significance of nymphal and adult characters of Thaumastocorinae and Xylastodorinae are considered. The feeding habits of thaumastocorids are discussed.
SERICOGASTER WESTWOOD, A SENIOR SYNONYM OF HOLOHESMA MICHENER (HYMENOPTERA, APOIDEA, COLLETIDAE)
Authors: Menke Arnold S. , Michener Charles D.
Published: April 2007

Sericogaster fasciata Westwood, 1835, a hitherto unplaced genus and species, has proven to be a senior synonym of the Australian colletid bee Holohesma semisericea (Cockerell).
PSEUDEBA WATSONI SP.N. (COLEOPTERA: TENEBRIONIDAE: ULOMINAE), FROM THE FOOD STORES OF HARVESTER TERMITES.
Authors: Britton* E. B.
Published: April 2007

Pseudeba watsoni sp.n. is described. The species lives in the food storage chambers of Drepanotermes perniger (Froggatt) and is unusual, among Tenebrionidae, in having 4‐4‐4 segmented tarsi.
A FURTHER SPECIES OF THE TERMITOPHILOUS ALEOCHARINE, DREPANOXENUS (COLEOPTERA: STAPHYLINIDAE)
Authors: Watson* J. A. L.
Published: April 2007

A seventh species of Drepanoxenus Kistner and Watson, D. ardea sp. n., is described from larvae collected with Drepanotermes rubriceps (Froggatt) (Isoptera: Termitinae) in northern Queensland.
RHIPIPHORID BEETLES OF THE SUBFAMILY NEPHRITINAE (COLEOPTERA: RHIPIPHORIDAE)
Authors: Riek* E. F.
Published: April 2007

The subfamily Nephritinae is re‐diagnosed to embrace the genera Nephrites Shuckard (four species) and Sitarida White (eight species). One new species of Nephrites (wilsoni) and three of Sitarida (picta, gigas, nigricans) are described. Hemirhipidius Heller (type species H. nigroapicalis Heller) is synonymized with Nephrites Shuckard, and Sitarida minor Champion with Nephrites nitidus Shuckard. Keys are presented for the separation of the genera and species. Sitarida scabriceps Lea has been reared from beetle‐infested, dead branches of Acacia.
A NEW SPECIES OF HESPERILLA (LEPIDOPTERA: HESPERIIDAE) WITH A REDESCRIPTION OF H. SEXGUTTATA (HERRICH‐SCHAFFER)
Authors: Sands D. P. A.* , Kerr† J. F. R.
Published: April 2007

A new species of hesperiid from central Queensland, Hesperilla furva sp.n., is described and figured. H. sexguttata (Herrich‐Schäffer) is redescribed and a neotype designated, and H. sexguttata sela (Waterhouse) placed in its synonymy.
BIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN THE CONTROL OF THE MEAT ANT, IRIDOMYRMEX PURPUREUS (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)
Authors: Greaves* T.
Published: April 2007

Attempts to eradicate meat ants from an area using different insecticides are described. The biological characteristics of the species which enabled either some ants of the treated colony to avoid the insecticide, or ants of rival colonies to take over territory and nest sites, or new queens to initiate colonies readily in territory no longer exploited by any other meat ants, always prevented eradication. A long‐lasting treatment procedure was devised, which nevertheless usually had to be repeated every three years.
THE GENERA OF AUSTRALIAN AUSTROPERLIDAE (INSECTA: PLECOPTERA)
Authors: Riek* E. F.
Published: April 2007

One new genus, Pseudoheptura, is erected for P. picta sp.n., and the earlier six genera rediagnosed on attributes of nymphs and, where known, associated adults. Keys are presented for generic separation.
TWO NEW VICTORIAN SPECIES OF ECTOPSOCUS McLACHLAN (PSOCOPTERA, ECTOPSOCIDAE)
Authors: New* T. R.
Published: April 2007

Two new species of Ectopsocus, edwardsi sp.n. and spiculatus sp.n., are described from Victoria. E. edwardsi shows characteristics intermediate between those of Ectopsocus and Interpsocus Edwards, and the latter is confirmed as a synonym of Ectopsocus.
ALOPHORA LEPIDOFERA (DIPTERA: TACHINIDAE) A NATIVE PARASITE OF THE RUTHERGLEN BUG, NYSIUS VINITOR AND THE GREY CLUSTER BUG, NYSIUS CLEVELANDENSIS (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Attia F. I.
Published: April 2007

Alophora (Mormonomyia) lepidofera (Malloch) is recorded as an endoparasite of Nysius vinitor Bergroth and Nysius clevelandensis Evans in New South Wales. Laboratory observations confirmed the parasitic nature of the tachinid fly. The incidence of parasitism in field collected samples of the two species ranged from 10 to 62 per cent. for females and from 0 to 5 per cent. for males.
NOTE AUTOMATIC COLLECTION OF TICK SALIVA
Authors: Binnington K. C. , Schotz Martina
Published: April 2007

A method is described by which an automatic fraction collector can be used for the collection of saliva from large numbers of the cattle tick Boophilus microplus. Engorged female ticks are attached to the collector racks using double‐sided adhesive tape. Their cuticles are then painted with 20% pilocarpine base in acetone. The mouth parts of the ticks are made to brush past a cluster of fine capillary tubes through which the secretions are collected by suction. The average yield from 1300 ticks was 12.25 ml or 9.5 μl per tick.
A NEW GENUS FOR TWO NEW SPECIES OF LYCAENINAE (S. STR.) (LEPIDOPTERA: LYCAENIDAE) FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Authors: Sibatani Atuhiro
Published: April 2007

A new genus, Melanolycaena, in the subfamily Lycaeninae (s. str.), or the group of true “coppers”, is described for 2 new species from montane Papua New Guinea. The new species are M. altimontana (type species), with microgyrb ssp.n., and M. thecloides. In both structure and appearance the new genus shows a closer affinity to the genera Iophanus Draudt and Heliophorus Geyer from the tropical/subtropical montane areas of Central America and Asia than to Lycaena Fabricius and allied genera from the temperate zones of both northern and southern hemispheres. A tentative scheme for the higher classification of Lycaeninae is given in an Appendix, in which the invalid generic name Dispariu Verity, 1943 for Papilio dispar [Haworth], 1802 is replaced by Rapsidia nom. n.
AN UNIDENTIFIED CYCLORRHAPHOUS DIPTEROUS LARVA PARASITIC UPON AN ADULT ATHERIGONA (DIPTERA: MUSCIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA*
Authors: Smith Kenneth G. V.
Published: April 2007

A larva recovered from the abdomen of an adult Atherigona Rondani (Muscidae) is described. The rarity of the parasitism of adult Diptera is reviewed and the possible affinities of this larva are discussed.
THE SUITABILITY OF PHYTOBZA LANTANAE FRICK FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF LANTANA CAMARA IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Harley K. L. S. , Kassulke R. C.
Published: April 2007

The host range of an agromyzid fly, Phyrohk lantanae, was studied using 57 species or varieties of plants It was shown to be specific to Lantana cumara and was liberated for biological control of this weed in Australia. The biology of P. lantanae is discussed and details of a technique for its mass production are given.
A PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE APHIDIIDAE (HYMENOPTERA: ICHNEUMONOIDEA) OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Authors: Carver Mary , Starý Petr
Published: April 2007

Records are presented of some Aphidiidae reared from aphid hosts in Australia and New Zealand; their origin and some problems of identity are discussed; a key is given to 3 closely related species of Trioxys; and the available information on these parasites in the region is summarized.
CHEMOSTERILIZATION OF PLUTELLA MACULZPENNZS (CURTIS) (LEPIDOPTERA: PLUTELLIDAE) BY EXPOSURE TO RESIDUES OF METEPA
Authors: Cook I. M. , Hooper G. H. S.
Published: April 2007

Sterilization of adults of Plutella maculipennis (Curtis) by exposure to residues of metepa is reported. Males were sterilized by exposure for 3 hours to a residue of 1.57 mg/cm2 without any deleterious effect on longevity. With females high mortality occurred before a high degree of sterility was achieved.
THE IDENTITY OF IRIDOMYRMEX PURPUREUS FORM VIRIDIAENEUS VIEHMEYER (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)
Authors: Greenslade P. J. M.
Published: April 2007

In the past 2 dark‐coloured forms of the meat ant, Iridomyrmex purpureus (F. Smith), occurring in arid and semi‐arid areas of Australia have been confused under the name viridiueneus Viehmeyer. This name properly applies only to a form in which the workers are dark brown to black with green and pinkish violet iridescence. The other form, distinguished by blue iridescence, is undescribed.
OCCURRENCE OF AN AUSTRALIAN STRAIN OF TYPHYLODROMUS OCCZDENT ALZS (ACARINA: PHYTOSEIIDAE) TOLERANT TO PARATHION
Authors: Field R. P.
Published: April 2007

Large numbers of Typhlodromus occidentalis Nesbitt, a phytoseiid mite, were found in a commercial peach orchard at Cobram (Victoria). Subsequent testing showed it to be susceptible to azinphos‐methyl but tolerant to parathion, thus confirming field observations.
THE AUSTRALIAN TERMITE GENUS OCCASITERMES (ISOPTERA: TERMITIDAE: NASUTITERMITINAE)
Authors: GAY F. J.
Published: April 2007

The Australian termite genus Occasitermes Holmgren is defined and its phylogenetic position discussed. The type species O. occasus (Silvestri) is described and details are given of its distribution and biology. A new species, O. watsoni, is described from New South Wales.
POSCIDAE (PSOCOPTERA) FROM SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: New T. R.
Published: April 2007

Thirteen new species of Psocidae are described from Western Australia and Victoria. These represent 3 genera, Blaste Kolbe (taylori sp. n., lunulata sp. n., furcilla sp. n., (W.A.), howicki sp. n., (Vic.)), Clematostigma Enderlein (edwardsi sp. n., dubium sp. n., inglewoodense sp. n. (Vic.)) and Ptycta Enderlein (emarginata sp. n., cornigera sp. n., (W.A.), improcera sp. n. (W.A., Vic.), umbrata sp. n., picta sp. n., glossoptera sp. n. (Vic.)). One earlier described species, Clematostigma tardipes Edwards is recorded form Victoria, and notes on other Australian Psocidae are given.
A JUVENILE HORMONE ANALOGUE INDUCING CASTE DIFFERENTIATION IN THE AUSTRALIAN TERMITE, NASUTZTERMES EXZTZOSUS (HILL) (ISOPTERA: TERMITIDAE).
Authors: French J. R. J.
Published: April 2007

A juvenile hormone analogue when applied to sawdust and fed to worker termites induced the development of superfluous soldiers. It seemed that the presence of soldiers initially suppressed the tendency of workers towards soldier regeneration.
A MODIFIED LIGHT‐TRAP FOR OBTAINING LARGE SAMPLES OF NIGHT‐FLYING LOCUSTS AND GRASSHOPPERS
Authors: Farrow R. A.
Published: April 2007

A light trap for locusts and grasshoppers is described which by trapping up to 1.5 m from the light source catches large samples of plague locusts whenever night flights occur.
A CONTRIBUTION TO OUR KNOWLEDGE OF AUSTRALIA'S SMALLEST BEES WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF NEW SPECIES (HYMENOPTERA: COLLETIDAE: EURYGLOSSINAE)
Authors: Exley Elizabeth M.
Published: April 2007

Two species of Quasihesma Exley, Q. gigantica and Q. leucognatha, and four species of Euryglossella Cockerell, E. neominima, E. darwiniensis, E. weiri and E. incompleta, are described as new. Keys to the species of Quasihesma and Euryglossella are presented. A discussion of the relationships between Quasihesma and Euryglossella and full information on their known distribution is included.
THE PAPUAN EREBACES WEEVILS (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE: CRYPTORHYNCHINAE)*
Authors: Zimmerman Elwood C.
Published: April 2007

A key to the species of Erebaces Pascoe is given, and the holotypes of the species are illustrated. Erebaces angulatus Pascoe is designated as type‐species, and Erebaces beccarii Pascoe is reduced to a synonym of Erebaces ater Pascoe.
MACELOLA A NEW GENUS OF THE SUBFAMILY CHRYSOMELINAE (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA*
Authors: Selman B. J.
Published: April 2007

A new genus is described for 9 species all formerly placed in the genus Calomela Hope. The genitalia are illustrated and a key to the species produced. Lectotypes are selected wherever appropriate.
THE GENUS STIZOCEPHALUS EYLES (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA*
Authors: Scudder G. G. E.
Published: April 2007

This paper reports Stizocephalus brevirostris Eyles from Australia for the first time, and describes 6 new species of the genus Stizocephalus from the continent. A key to the species of Stizocephalus is also given.
LABIDOCARPINE MITES FROM BATS IN THE AUSTRALIAN REGION (ACARI: CHIRODISCIDAE)
Authors: Domrow R. , Moorhouse D. E.
Published: April 2007

The one labidocarpine mite known from bats of the Australian Region is reviewed, and 3 species are added to the fauna. In Alabidocarpus Ewing, the first confirmed host (Nyctophilus geoffroyi Leach. Vespertilionidae, Victoria) is given for A. recurvus (Womersley). Material previously identified as this species from Rhinolophus megaphyllus Gray (Rhinolophidae) in Queensland is described as A. yandinae sp. n. A. fujii Wada, previously known only from Miniopterus (Vespertilionidae) in Japan, is recorded from M. australis Tomes in New Guinea and Queensland. In Dentocarpus Dusbabek and Cruz, D. chaerephon (Fain), previously known only from Tadarida (Molossidae) in Africa, is recorded from T. jobensis (Miller) in Queensland.
ASSESSMENT OF THE BURIAL OF CATTLEDUNG BY AUSTRALIAN DUNG BEETLES
Authors: Hughes R. D.
Published: April 2007

The droppings of cattle are utilised extensively by dung beetles native to the southern highlands of Australia, and in spring and autumn these insects (particularly Onthophagus granulatus Boheman) bury or disturb a significant proportion of the dung. The amount of dung utilised proved not be a simple function of the numbers of beetles found in the pads.
KARYOTYPES IN THE GENUS BIROELLA AND THE ORIGIN OF THE AUSTRALIAN MORABINE GRASSHOPPERS*
Authors: White M. J. D.
Published: April 2007

Although one species of Biroella (Orthoptera, Eumastacidae, Biroellinae) from the Cape York Peninsula has a 2n♂= 17 karyotype which resembles that of many species of Morabinae, two other species of Biroella from Papua, with 2n♂= 15 and 2n♂= 11, have karyotypes that show no particular similarity to any morabine. The diversity of karyotypes in the genus Biroella seems to be extreme, even by comparison with the Morabinae.
A NEW SPECIES OF BROTICOSIA HULL (DIPTERA: ASILIDAE) FROM EASTERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Daniels G.
Published: April 2007

An illustrated description is given of a new species of robber fly, Broticosia calignea, from Barrington Tops area, New South Wales. The genitalia of B. paramonovi (Hull) are figured, and the female is described.
OBSERVATIONS ON THE BIOLOGY OF XYLOTRUPES GIDEON (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE: DYNASTINAE) IN MELANESIA
Authors: BEDFORD G. O.
Published: April 2007

A method for breeding Xylotrupes gideon ulysses is described. The average duration of the different developmental stages was: egg 21 d, total larval period 188 d, prepupa 14 d, pupa 32 d, adult female 102 d, adult male 90 d. Average egg production was 55 eggs per female. In the field larvae were found under decaying coconut logs, while the adults were seen very occasionally feeding on coconut inflorescences. Sometimes X.g. szekessyi and X.g. asperulus adults were seen in numbers chewing bark on Delonix regia (Bojer) Raf. trees.
PHOTOPERIODIC INDUCTION OF DIAPAUSE IN THE KANGAROO TICK ORNITHODOROS GURNEYI WARBURTON (ACARINA: ARGASIDAE)
Authors: DOUBE B. M.
Published: April 2007

Short photoperiod (LD 8:16) induces a reproductive diapause in females of the kangaroo tick Ornithodoros gurneyi. Both engorged and unengorged ticks are sensitive to short photoperiod: females which have oviposited retain their sensitivity. Ticks buried beneath 3 mm of desert sand are effectively shielded from light and so diapause in such females is independent of photoperiod. The relevance of this mechanism to the ecology of O. gurneyi is discussed.
THE SONG OF THE CICADA LEMBEJA BRUNNEOSA (HOMOPTERA: CICADIDAE) WITH NOTES ON THE BEHAVIOUR AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE SPECIES
Authors: MOULDS M. S.
Published: April 2007

Observations on the sound production apparatus; field behaviour and distribution of Lembeja brunneosa Distant are presented, together with an analysis of its free song.
THE IMMATURE STAGES OF PARADASYHELEA MINUTA WIRTH AND LEE WITH A NOTE ON ADULT ANTENNAL SENSILLA AND A DISCUSSION ON THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE GENUS PARADASYHELEA MACFIE
Authors: KETTLE D. S. , ELSON M. M.
Published: April 2007

The 4th stage larva and pupa of Paradasyhelea minuta Wirth and Lee are described and their relationships with immatures of other ceratopogonids discussed. Paradasyhelea Macfie is most closely related to Culicoides Latreille. The distribution of antennal sensory pits is given for both sexes.
GIANT AXONS IN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM OF CTENOMORPHODES TESSULATUS (GRAY), AN AUSTRALIAN STICK INSECT
Authors: RICE M. J. , WEBB P. D.
Published: April 2007

The first record of giant axons in the central nervous system of any member of the Phasmatodea is reported. Sixteen giant fibres run through the abdominal connectives from segment 7 to segment 1 in females of C. tessulatus. The axon diameters are in the 4 to 10μm range. Action potential conduction velocities in the 5 largest axons are 2.3 to 3.2 m/s. These giant axons may mediate predator avoidance behaviour. Phasmatid giant fibres are the longest ones known from the Class Insecta and provide a useful preparation for the study of axonal physiology in insects.
A REVIEW OF THE GENUS STENOGASTER GUÉRIN (HYMENOPTERA: VESPOIDEA)*
Authors: J. VAN DER VECHT
Published: April 2007

A diagnosis is given for the vespoid genus Stenogaster Guérin, now considered to be restricted to New Guinea and some adjacent islands. Illustrated keys and descriptions are presented for 11 species, arranged in 2 groups: (1) fulgipennis species‐group with fulgipennis Guérin (N.G.), unicolor (Smith) (Waigeu), adusta sp. n. (Misool and N.G.), decorata sp. n. (Misool and Japen), licina and concinna spp. n. (N.G.); (2) canaliculata species‐group with canaliculata (Cameron) (N.G.), flavifrons sp. n. (Japen), glabra, pilosa and macilenta spp. n. (N.G.). The canaliculata species‐group is distinguished by the considerably lengthened glossa and paraglossae, and segment 2 of the maxillary palpi and segment 1 of the labial palpi are also unusually long.
NEOPHYLLOTOCUS UNDARUS (COLEOPTERA:SCARABAEIDAE: MELOLONTHINAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM QUEENSLAND
Authors: Allsopp P. G.
Published: April 2007

Neophyllotocus undarus sp. n. is described and figured. This species, from Queensland, is compared with the 5 other known species of Neophyllotocus Blackburn, all from Western Australia.
SUGAR FEEDING AND LONGEVITY IN CULICOIDES BREVITARSIS KIEFFER (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE) IN THE LABORATORY
Authors: Campbell M. M. , Kettle D. S.
Published: April 2007

Longevity of adult Culicoides brevitarsis was determined by keeping laboratory reared adults in cages at 25°C and 75–85% R.H. When allowed access to no food, to water, or to 10% sucrose mean survival times in days were respectively males 1.4, females 1.1; males 1.6, females 3.1; and males 9.0, females 8.6. Flies orientated to water and to 10% sucrose from a maximum distance of 10mm. Most flies did not stop when they reached the water (mean time stationary = 0.3 s) but all stopped, for a mean of 118.8 s, at the 10% sucrose.
HOST PREFERENCE IN THE TASMANIAN EUCALYPT DEFOLIATING PAROPSINI (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE) WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO CHRYSOPHTHARTA BIMACULATA (OLIVIER) AND C. AGRICOLA (CHAPUIS).
Authors: de Little D. W. , Madden J. L.
Published: April 2007

Two species of paropsine chrysomelid defoliators of eucalypts, Chrysophtharta bimaculata (Olivier). and C. agricola (Chapuis), showed distinct host preferences to a Monocalyptus species, Eucalyptus delegatensis R. T. Bak., and a Symphyomyrtus species, E. dalrympleana Maiden, respectively in mixed regeneration stand. Females of each species showed strong ovipositional host preference in a cage trial. Larvae of both species achieved a faster rate of consumption and matured more rapidly on foliage of E. delegatensis than on E. dalrympleana, but C. bimaculata was faster than C. agricola. On E. dalrympleana, C. agricola was more rapid than C. bimaculata. Findings are discussed in relation to ecological strategies employed by these species.
AN AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF INCISITERMES KRISHNA (ISOPTERA: KALOTERMITIDAE)
Authors: Gay F. J.
Published: April 2007

The termite genus Incisitermes is recorded from Australia for the first time and a new species, I. barretti, is described from northern Queensland.
NEW SPECIES AND RECORDS OF PACHYPROSOPIS PERKINS (APOIDEA: COLLETIDAE: EURYGLOSSINAE)
Authors: Exley Elizabeth M.
Published: April 2007

Four new species of Pachyprosopis Perkins are described: P. (Parapachyprosopis) grossoscapus, P. (Parapachyprosopis) melanognathus, P. (Pachyprosopula) kununurra and P. (Pachyprosopula) flava. A key to the species of P. (Parapachyprosopis) using females is presented. Hitherto unrecorded morphology and new records are given for P. (Parapachyprosopis) xanthometopa, P. (P.) sternotricha, P. (P.) eucalypti and P. (P.) angophorae.
THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF MICROTERYS THOMSON (HYMENOPTERA: ENCYRTIDAE)*
Authors: Prinsloo G. L.
Published: April 2007

Redescriptions and illustrations are given of the females and/or males of 7 Australian species described by A. A. Girault: gilberti, newcombi, spinozai, triguttatus, garibaldia, purpureiventris and longifuniculus. M. aristotelea (Girault) cannot be properly identified from the remaining type material. The cosmopolitan species M. flavus (Howard) is recorded from 2 localities in Australia and its close relationship to 5 of the Girault species is discussed. M. australicus sp.n. is described from the soft scale insect hosts Gascardia destructor (Newstead) and Ceroplastes ceriferus (Anderson). A key is provided for the females of the Australian species of Microterys.
THE MEAT ANT IRIDOMYRMEX PURPUREUS (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE) AS A DOMINANT MEMBER OF ANT COMMUNITIES
Authors: GREENSLADE P. J. M.
Published: April 2007

Dominant ants are defined as abundant and influential members of ant communities. Observations are reported to illustrate the dominance of Iridomyrmex purpureus sens. strict., using catches of pitfall traps to show its effects on other members of the surface fauna.
FOUR NEW SPECIES OF SIMULIUM LATREILLE (DIPTERA: SIMULIIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: COLBO M. H.
Published: April 2007

Four new species of Simulium (subgenus Morops Enderlein) are described. S. dycei sp. n. and S. mackerrasorum sp. n. are both widespread and abundant in north Queensland and the Northern Territory, with S. mackerrasorum extending into Western Australia. S. standfasti sp. n. from Carnarvon Gorge, Queensland, and S. lawnhillense sp. n. from near Lawn Hill, north Queensland, and Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, appear to have a very restricted distribution. A key to all Australian species of Simulium is given, as well as maps of their distribution and a brief comment on the distribution of Simulium in Australia.
NEW SPECIES AND RECORDS OF EURYGLOSSINA COCKERELL (APOIDEA: COLLETIDAE: EURYGLOSSINAE)
Authors: EXLEY ELIZABETH M.
Published: April 2007

Two new species of Euryglossina Cockerell are described: E. clypearis and E. storeyi. Males of E. lobiocula Exley are described for the first time. Hitherto unrecorded morphology and/or new records are given for E. healesvillensis, E. douglasi and E. gigantocephala.
OBSERVATIONS ON THE PASTURE BEETLE, SAULOSTOMUS VILLOSUS WATERHOUSE (SCARABAEIDAE: RUTELINAE)
Authors: HARDY R. J.
Published: April 2007

Saulostomus villosus inhabits parts of south‐eastern Australia, including Tasmania.

In Tasmania adults were taken at lights in December, January and February. Eggs were laid in the insectary in December and they emerged one month later. First and second instar larvae were field collected from February until October and third instar larvae were collected throughout the year. Pupae were collected in November. It appears the species has a life‐cycle of at least 2 years duration.

S. villosus occurs in semi‐improved and improved pastures on sandy to clay loam soils in regions with an annual average rainfall of 600 to 1,200 mm. Dense larval populations have caused minor pasture damage in some areas of Tasmania.

Characters of use in distinguishing the larval stage from those of other scarabaeids are described.
THE SPINOSA SPECIES‐GROUP, GENUS BOOPIA PIAGET (PHTHIRAPTERA: BOOPIIDAE)*
Authors: CLAY THERESA
Published: April 2007

Four new species belonging to the Boopia spinosa species‐group parasitic on Australian Dasyuridae are described: B. greeni, type‐host Antechinus minimus (Geoffroy); B. murrayi, type‐host Antechinus swainsonii (Waterhouse); B. aquilonia, type‐host Antechinus bellus (Thomas); and B. lukoschusi, type‐host Sminthopsis murina (Waterhouse). The characters within the group are considered and some remarks included on the possible relationships of the species and their hosts. The correct interpretation of Harrison and Johnston's original description of B. brevispinosa is discussed.
RECORDS OF PSYLLA DODONAEAE TUTHILL (HEMIPTERA: PSYLLIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA, WITH NOTES ON ITS BIOLOGY
Authors: TAYLOR K. L.
Published: April 2007

The nymphs of Psylla dodonaeae, a species not previously recorded in Australia, distort the leaves of Dodonaea viscosa Jacq. and make use of host‐plant exudates for shelter.