bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE NEST OF THE TERMITE SCHEDORHINOTERMES BREINLI (HILL) (ISOPTERA: RHINOTERMITIDAE), AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIMARY QUEEN
Authors: Miller* L. R.
Published: April 2007

A queen of the termite Schedorhinotermes breinli, with associated soldiers, workers, eggs and larvae, was collected from a nest at Townsville, Qld. The structure of this nest, and of 2 others which contained eggs and larvae, are briefly described. These nest systems differ from the only other nest described for an Australian representative of the genus, that of S. seclusus (Hill), and from the nests of species from the Ethiopian and Oriental regions.
DACUS (BACTROCERA) OPILIAE, A NEW SIBLING SPECIES OF THE DORSALIS COMPLEX OF FRUIT FLIES FROM NORTHERN AUSTRALIA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)
Authors: Drew R. A. I. , Hardy D. E.
Published: April 2007

A new species within the dorsalis complex, Dacus (Bactrocera) opiliae, is described. It is based on cytological, electrophoretic and minor morphological characters, supported by data on geographic distribution, ecology, pheromones and male stridulation.
THE ROLE OF PREDATORY HEMIPTERA IN DISSEMINATING A NUCLEAR POLYHEDROSIS VIRUS OF HELIOTHIS PUNCTIGER
Authors: Cooper D. J.
Published: April 2007

The predatory pentatomid Oechalia schellenbergii (Guérin‐Méneville) feeds on larvae of Heliothis punctiger Wallengren that have died from a nuclear polyhedrosis virus (NPV), as well as on healthy larvae. An immunofluorescent counting method was employed to detect polyhedra in the excreta of O. schellenbergii that had fed on virus‐killed larvae, and polyhedra were detected for 3–6 d after a meal. Nymphs retained polyhedra for longer periods as food residues are retained in the midgut until after the final moult. Bioassays indicated that virus in the excreta of adults was highly infective 2 d after a virus‐infected meal, and that 27% of polyhedra were infective 4 d after a meal. Four per cent of polyhedra retained inside a nymph for 10 to 15 d were infective. Field studies indicated that both O. schellenbergii and the predatory nabid Nabis tasmanicus Remane fed frequently on virus‐killed larvae, and the role of both insects in the epizootiology of H. punctiger NPV is discussed.
NOTE A NEW TRAP DESIGN FOR SCREW‐WORM FLY STUDIES
Authors: Spradbery J. P.
Published: April 2007

A trap is described for use in population and surveillance studies on the screw‐worm fly, Chrysomya bezziana Villeneuve. Comparisons with other trap designs used for screw‐worm fly studies demonstrated the superiority of the new design.
INSECTICIDAL VERSUS NATURAL CONTROL OF WHITE WAX SCALE (GASCARDIA DESTRUCTOR) AT KENTHURST, N. S. W., DURING 1972–73
Authors: Milne Wendy M.
Published: April 2007

On trees sprayed with white oil in January, 1973, the white wax scale population had completely died out by the end of March. The population persisted on unsprayed trees but at a very low level. By early June, 99.5% of the scales on the labelled units had died. High temperatures and parasitism by Anicetus communis (Annecke) appeared to be major mortality factors on unsprayed trees.
THE IMMATURE STAGES OF SOME AUSTRALIAN SARCOPHAGINAE (DIPTERA: SARCOPHAGIDAE)
Authors: Cantrell B. K.
Published: April 2007

The immature stages of 7 species of Sarcophaginae occurring in Australia are described: Parasarcophaga crassipalpis (Macquart), P. omega (Johnston and Tiegs), Trichotioproctia beta (Johnston and Tiegs), T. impatiens (Walker), T. tryoni (Johnston and Tiegs), Taylorimyia iota (Johnston and Tiegs) and Boettcherisca peregrina (Robineau‐Desvoidy). Eggs, all larval instars and puparia were studied where available and their significant morphological characters are described and illustrated.
A NATURAL OCCURRENCE OF PARASITISM OF GRAPHOGNATHUS LEUCOLOMA (BOHEMAN) BY THE NEMATODE HETERORHABDITIS SP.
Authors: Sexton S. B. , Williams P.
Published: April 2007

Nematodes of the genus Helerorhabditis caused a high level of mortality in a natural population of Graphognathus leucoloma in lucerne. The presence of the nematode in the soil was associated with a 79% reduction of weevil numbers and significantly improved plant condition. This is the first record of the natural occurrence of Helerorhabditis parasitism of G. leucoloma in Australia.
THE SIMULATED SPRAYING OF A LOW FLYING LOCUST SWARM
Authors: Symmons P.
Published: April 2007

The aerial treatment of a low flying locust swarm has been simulated. Cheap, rapid and effective control is predicted with an emission of 4 L/min of fenitrothion 128% w/v, sprayed cross‐wind along tracks 100 m apart, if a swarm in open country is sprayed twice, and if the most densely infested sector of a swarm held against a tree line is sprayed four times.
TWO TASMANIAN SPECIES OFSCLEROCYPHONBLACKBURN (COLEOPTERA: PSEPHENIDAE) WITH NOTES ON THEIR LIFE HISTORY AND DISTRIBUTION
Authors: Smith J. A.
Published: April 2007

The description ofSclerocyphon aquaticusLea is augmented andS. secretussp. n. is described.S. secretushas a 2‐year life cycle with an aquatic larval phase of up to 22 months. The adult and pupal phases are short, rarely exceeding 4 weeks. Temperature appears to be the major factor influencing larval growth and thus the length of the life cycle. Both species are endemic to Tasmania.S. aquaticusappears to be restricted to larger streams and rivers where the canopy is open, whileS. secretusis more common, occurring in a wide range of lotic habitats.
CHARACTERISATION OF THE SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID POPULATION IN VICTORIA
Authors: Berg G. N. , Ridland P. M.
Published: April 2007

A population of the spotted alfalfa aphid (SAA), Therioaphis trifolii (Monell) f. maculata, originally collected near Shepparton, Victoria in April, 1977, was tested for survival on seven of the parent clones of the lucerne cultivar Moapa. A significant level of aphid reproduction was observed only on the clone C‐907.

Apart from this response, the Victorian population reacted in a similar fashion to Biotype B, the original unselected SAA population in the U. S. A.
MARINE HEMIPTERA OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, INCLUDING THE FIRST FRESH‐WATER SPECIES OF HALOBATES ESCHSCHOLTZ (GERRIDAE, VELIIDAE, HERMATOBATIDAE AND CORIXIDAE) *
Authors: Polhemus John T.
Published: April 2007

This paper deals with marine and related Hemiptera found in the Darwin area, Northern Territory. Two subgenera are discussed: Hilliella China (genus Halobates) and Colpovelia subgen. n. (genus Halovelia Bergroth). Eight species are discussed, 2 of them new: Halobates (Halobates) acherontis and Halovelia (Colpovelia) angulana. The world's first freshwater Halobates and the first Australian corixid from marine waters are reported. A long series of Hermatobates haddoni Carpenter showed that Hermatobates walkeri China is its junior subjective synonym.
THE INTRODUCTION OF TRIOXYS COMPLANATUS QUILIS (HYMENOPTERA: APHIDIIDAE), AN INTERNAL PARASITE OF THE SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID, INTO SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Authors: Wilson C. G. , Swincer D. E. , Walden K. J.
Published: April 2007

Trioxys complanatus (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) was introduced into South Australia in August 1977 as a parasite of the spotted alfalfa aphid Therioaphis trifolii f. maculata. A mass rearing technique was devised whereby approximately 2 000 T. complanatus could be released at each of 14 fields, as primary release sites every week. A total of 39 primary release sites and 629 secondary release sites, inoculated from these with the help of farmers, were established. By the end of April 1978 T. complanatus was being recovered every week in samples from all 15 primary release sites and from most of the secondary release sites that had been visited. T. complanatus was capable of dispersing relatively long distances (at least 30 km) from release sites. By the end of November 1979 when the last releases were made, the parasite was considered permanently established throughout the region to the east of Spencer Gulf and in some areas to the west. T. complanatus displays all the qualities of an effective biological control agent.
OVARIAN DORMANCY IN DANAUS PLEXIPPUS (L.) (LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE)—OLIGOPAUSE NOT DIAPAUSE
Authors: James D. G.
Published: April 2007

Ovarian dormancy in newly eclosed females of Danaus plexippus was induced and maintained by a temperature of 12°C. Reproductively dormant females removed from overwintering clusters at their formation showed rapid ovarian development when placed in 28°C. Ovarian dormancy in D. plexippus does not show characteristics of diapause and is better described as oligopause.
SOME ASPECTS OF REPRODUCTION IN PECTINOPHORA SCUTIGERA (HOLDAWAY) (LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE)
Authors: Vlckers R. A.
Published: April 2007

At constant 25° C, P. scutigera had a pre‐oviposition period of 4.1 d, a fecundity of 326 eggs and male and female longevity of 56 and 42 d respectively. Pupal weight was correlated with the number of large oocytes at emergence but not with fecundity. Eighty per cent of all eggs were laid within 3 weeks of eclosion. and over a 24 h period 97% were laid within the first 4 h of the scotophase.

One day‐old adults were less likely to mate than 2–10 d old adults. Most females mated when aged 4–5 d, but further ageing had little effect on the incidence of mating by males. Both sexes were capable of multiple mating. Males were able to pass only 1 spermatophore in 24 h and size of the first spermatophore was influenced by age. Male sexual activity began about 8 h after sunset. Females from an 11 th generation in culture mated more times than females from the first generation in culture.
A REAPPRAISAL OF THE STATUS OF THE STILBOPTERYGIDAE (NEUROPTERA: MYRMELEONTOIDEA)
Authors: New T. R.
Published: April 2007

Genitalic features of both sexes of Albardia van der Weele and Stilbopteryx Newman are figured and described. On these features, Albardia is more closely related to the Ascalaphidae and Stilbopteryx to the Myrmeleontidae. These genera are transferred to these families to constitute respectively the subfamilies Albardiinae and Stilbopteryginae (containing Stilbopteryx and Aeropteryx Riek), and the Stilbopterygidae are discounted as a functional taxonomic unit.
RESISTANCE OF THE BUFFALO FLY, HAEMATOBIA IRRITANS EXIGUA (DE MEIJERE), TO TWO SYNTHETIC PYRETHROIDS AND DDT
Authors: Schnitzerling H. J. , Noble P. J. , Macqueen A. , Dunham R. J.
Published: April 2007

After 2 years of use, the synthetic pyrethroid fenvalerate failed to control a population of Haematobia irritans exigua from the Mackay district in central coastal Queensland. Dosage mortality tests on the flies indicated a moiety that was 45 x, 29 x and > 1000 x more resistant respectively to fenvalerate, cypermethrin and DDT than a moiety in a reference population of flies which had not been subjected to control by fenvalerate.
SOME ASPECTS OF THE BIOLOGY OFTRIPHYLLUS MINOR(LEA) (COLEOPTERA: MYCETOPHAGIDAE)
Authors: Wallace G. N. , Rose H. A.
Published: April 2007

Tripkyllus minorwas established in the laboratory by usingFusarium graminearumSchwabe as the fungus host. Aspects of its biology in the laboratory and field were investigated.
FIELD RELEASE OF AN ISRAELISTRAIN OF THE FUNGUS ZOOPHTHORA RADICANS (BREFELD) BATKO FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF THERIOAPHIS TRIFOLII (MONELL) f. MACULATA
Authors: Milner R. J. , Soper R. S. , Lutton G. G.
Published: April 2007

An exotic pathogen, Zoophthora radicans was released into lucerne crops for the biological control of Therioaphis trifoli f. maculata. At one site an epizootic was initiated, with up to 88% infection being recorded within 3 m of the point of release. No rain was recorded during the epizootic and disease transmission could be correlated with prolonged periods of high humidity at night. Data from 4 other sites are summarised. The disease did not occur on other aphids but has persisted, probably as resting spores, at one site for many months in the apparent absence of the host. Initial levels of field infection have been usually low despite the use of a high humidity field cage. A method which is expected to improve this initial infection rate is described.
IMMATURE STAGES OF MONOLEPTA AUSTRALIS (JACOBY) AND CANDEZEA PALMERSTONI BLACKBURN (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMEUDAE)
Authors: Houston K. J.
Published: April 2007

Immature stages of Monolepta australis and Candzea palmerstoni (pupae, all larval instars and eggs) were studied where available; their significant morphological features are described and illustrated.
A RE‐EXAMINATION OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PASTURE SNOUT MITE, BDELLODES LAPIDARIA (KRAMER) (ACARI: BDELLIDAE) AND THE LUCERNE FLEA, SMINTHURUS VIRIDIS (L.) (COLLEMBOLA: SMINTHURIDAE) IN TASMANIA
Authors: Ireson J. E.
Published: April 2007

Recent surveys of the distribution of the collembolan Sminthurus viridis and the predatory bdellid mite, Bdellodes lapidaria have shown that the mite is uncommon in that part of far north‐west Tasmania where S. viridis is a pest. Possible factors limiting the mite's distribution in this region and its success as a biological control agent in Tasmania are discussed.
THE INCIDENCE AND DURATION OF PUPAL DIAPAUSE IN HELIOTHIS ARMIGER (HÜBNER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) IN SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
Authors: Kay I. R.
Published: April 2007

The incidence and duration of pupal diapause in Heliothis armiger in southeast Queensland were studied in 1976. 1977 and 1978. Larvae pupating before March formed non‐diapause pupae. A small proportion of those pupating in March formed diapause pupae, and the proportion increased until after late‐April when 62.5–100%) (mean 82%) entered diapause. Adult emergence from diapause pupae occurred from August to December with definite peaks in mid‐September to mid‐October and mid‐November to mid‐December
THE AUSTRALIAN GENUS GERALDTONIA DISTANT (HOMOPTERA: FULGOROIDEA: FLATIDAE)
Authors: Fletcher M. J.
Published: April 2007

Geraldtonia uniformis Distant is the female of G. protea Distant and the 2 names are synonymised as G. protea. First figures are given of the head, tegmen and male genitalia.
OBSERVATIONS ON THE NESTING BEHAVIOUR OF THREE SPECIES OF ROPALIDIA GUÉRIN‐MÉNEVILLE (HYMENOPTERA: VESPIDAE)
Authors: Hook Allan W. , Evans Howard E.
Published: April 2007

A nest of Ropalidia socialistica (Saussure) is described. It is of unique type, consisting of a large, naked, vertical comb in a tree crevice. Notes are presented on a large aggregation of R. revolutionalis (Saussure) in suburban Brisbane. The nest of this species consists of a naked, pendant comb of 2 rows of cells; most colonies add smaller “satellite” combs in the course of the season. A few nests of R. plebeiana Richards were intermingled with those of revolutionalis.
OBSERVATIONS ON A DECLINING NEST OFPOLISTES TEPIDUS(F.) (HYMENOPTERA: VESPIDAE)
Authors: Hook A.
Published: April 2007

Mating and trophallaxis were recorded from a declining nest ofPolities tepidusin Brisbane. Matings occurred throughout the day, averaging 161 s in duration, most being terminated following a series of male abdominal thrusts.
A VACUUM ASPIRATION APPARATUS FOR THE EFFICIENT COLLECTION OF ANTS
Authors: Brophy J. J. , Nelson D. , Paille R. R.
Published: April 2007

A vacuum aspiration apparatus has been constructed to enable rapid field collection of crawling insects, particularly ants. The vacuum is produced by a hand operated bellows and the insects are collected directly into standard size sample tubes.
NABIS KINBERGII REUTER, THE CURRENT NAME FOR TROPICONABIS NIGROLINEATUS (DISTANT), AND ITS AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTION (HEMIPTERA: NABIDAE)
Authors: Woodward T.E. , Strommer N.
Published: April 2007

Kerzhner recently has reduced the genus Tropiconabis Kerzhner to a subgenus of Nabis Latreille, and has synonymised N. nigrolineatus (Distant) with N. kinbergii Reuter. The name of the species that has usually been misidentified in Australia and New Zealand as N. capsiformis Germar is N. (T.) kinbergii Reuter. N. kinbergii is here newly recorded from Western Australia. Some changes are made to Woodward's subsequent key to genera of Australian Nabidae.
A TRULY TERRESTRIAL DRAGONFLY LARVA FROM AUSTRALIA (ODONATA: CORDULIIDAE)
Authors: Watson J. A. L.
Published: April 2007

Terrestrial dragonfly larvae of early and late instars, apparently belonging to the gomphomacromiine corduliid genus Pseudocordulia Tillyard, have been found amongst leaf litter far from water in rain forests in northern Queensland.
VARIATION IN THE NUMBERS OF THE CATTLE TICK, BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (CANESTRINI), IN A MOIST HABITAT MADE MARGINAL BY LOW TEMPERATURES
Authors: Sutherst R. W.
Published: April 2007

Females of Boophilus microplus on British breed steers were counted regularly from July 1971 until January 1974 at Mt Tamborine, a cool and moist habitat in south‐east Queensland. Larval production was estimated by exposing engorged individuals in pasture at regular intervals. Three generations of ticks fed on the cattle each year, starting in late‐spring and ending in late‐winter. Much greater numbers of ticks in 1973 than in 1972 were attributed to higher summer and autumn temperatures. These accelerated development and increased the length of the period during which eggs could hatch and give rise to a larger third generation of parasitic ticks. The results illustrate the highly variable sizes of tick populations within and between years in such marginal habitats and the overriding importance of temperature as a determinant of that variability.
SYSTEMATICS OF THE TRAPDOOR SPIDER GENUS HOMOGONA RAINBOW (MYGALOMORPHAE: CTENIZIDAE: HOMOGONINAE)
Authors: Main Barbara York
Published: April 2007

Homogona, formerly included in the Migidae, is here transferred to the Ctenizidae. The group Homogoneae Rainbow is elevated to subfamilial rank and regarded as having no affinity with the Calathotarsinae, which remain in the Migidae. The male of H. pulleinei Rainbow is recorded for the first time and described. H. cunicularius sp. n. from north Queensland is described and the burrows of the 2 species compared.
TERRESTRIAL OVIPOSITION BY TWO SPECIES OF CADDISFLY IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA (TRICHOPTERA: LEPTOCERIDAE)
Authors: Towns D. R.
Published: April 2007

First records of terrestrial oviposition by Leptoceridae are provided for 2 Australian species:Lectrides variansMosely (Triplectidinae) andLeptorussa darlingtoni(Banks) (Leptocerinae). Egg masses of both species were deposited above a permanent pool in an intermittent section of Brownhill Creek, a stream near Adelaide, South Australia.L. darlingtonideposits egg masses communally 15–20 cm above the water, whereasL. variansdeposits single egg masses 65–95 cm above the water. Oviposition behaviour is described forL. darlingtoni.The gelatinous egg matrix and hatching of larvae within the matrix ofL. variansandL. darlingtoniresemble northern hemisphere Phryganeidae and Limnephilidae. Unlike these families terrestrial oviposition byL. variansandL. darlingtoniis not a response to seasonal absence of water but may be an adaptation to an aquatic environment in which oxygen levels fluctuate unpredictably.
THE SUCCESSION AND RATE OF DEVELOPMENT OF BLOWFLIES IN CARRION IN SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND AND THE APPLICATION OF THESE DATA TO FORENSIC ENTOMOLOGY
Authors: O'Flynn M. A.
Published: April 2007

The succession and rate of development of insects in carrion is potentially a useful and accurate tool for determining the length of time elapsed since death, but the accuracy of this method in Queensland has been severely limited by lack of data. The occurrence of the following species in carrion in the Brisbane district and at a site 450 km west of Brisbane from 1975 to 1979 is discussed: Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann), Lucilia sericata (Meigen), Calliphora augur (F.), Calliphora stygia (F.), Calliphora hilli (Patton), Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart), Chrysomya varipes (Macquart), Chrysomya megacephala (F.), Chrysomya nigripes Aubertin, Chrysomya saffranea (Bigot), Hemipyrellia ligurriens Wiedemann, Chrysomya megacephala (F)., Tricholioproctia tryoni (J. and T.), Ophyra spinigera Stein and Australophyra rostrafa (R. ‐D.).

Detailed observations at constant temperatures were made on rate of development of flies commonly infesting human cadavers. The duration of the egg, first and second larval instars, total feeding period, total larval period, pupal period and egg to adult period are given for the following species at the temperatures indicated: L. cuprina (15–34°C), C. augur (9–28°C), C. srygia (9–28°C), Ch. rufifcies (20–34°C) and A. rostrara (9–28°C). Limited data on rate of development of Ch. varipes, Ch. sajranea, Ch. nigripes and Ch. megacephala are also included. The application of these data to forensic entomology is discussed.
A NEW GENUS AND SPECIES OF POLLEN‐ AND NECTAR‐FEEDING KATYDIDS FROM EASTERN AUSTRALIA (ORTHOPTERA: TETTIGONIIDAE: ZAPROCHILINAE)
Authors: Rentz D. C. F. , Clyne Densey
Published: April 2007

Anthophiloptera dryas gen. et sp. n. is described from eastern Australia. Its feeding habits and those of its relatives are unique to the Tettigoniidae. They are obligate pollen‐ and nectar‐feeders utilising a wide variety of flowers from grasses to eucalypts. The 2 related subfamilies Phasmodinae and Zaprochilinae are reinstated as separate subfamilies.
EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON ZOOPHTHORA RADICANS (BREFELD) BATKO: AN INTRODUCED MICROBIAL CONTROL AGENT OF THE SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID, THERIOAPHIS TRIFOLII (MONELL) f. MACULATA
Authors: Milner R. J. , Lutton G. G.
Published: April 2007

In vitro growth of Zoophthora radicans increased linearly from 10 to 25°C but was reduced at 30°C. Primary spore production from aphid cadavers at 100% R.H. was determined after each 4 h interval for 32 h. The largest number of spores was produced at 25°C, with reduced production at 15, 20 and 30°C. No primary spores were formed at 35°C. At 25°C the first primary spores were discharged during 0 to 4 h but at the other temperatures this time was increased to 4–8 h. Peak rate of primary spore production occurred between 4 and 8 h at 20 and 25°C and between 12 and 16 h at 15 and 30°C. Mean total primary spore production per aphid at 25°C was 3.7 × 105. Z. radicans infected and killed spotted alfalfa aphids at all temperatures tested from 10 to 30°C. At 10°C the final level of infection was lower than at the other temperatures; the minimum time to kill (2–4 days) was at 25°C. Aphids infected at low temperatures produced mainly resting spores while at high temperatures primary spores dominated.
NEW SPECIES AND RECORDS OF GLYCASPIS TAYLOR (HOMOPTERA: SPONDYLIASPIDAE) WITH PHYLETIC GROUPINGS
Authors: Moore K. M.
Published: April 2007

Glycaspis praescopula from Eucalyptus orgadophila Maiden & Blakely and G. keremae from E. exserta F. Muell. in Queensland are described and figured as new species. Collections of psyllids were made from the relatively rare Queensland eucalypts E. raveretiana F. Muell., E. curtisii Blakely & White, E. howittiana F. Muell., E. tenuipes Blakely & White, E. microcorys F. Muell. and E. cloeziana F. Muell. New host associations, distributions and phyletic groupings of Glycaspis spp. are recorded.
REDESCRIPTION OF STETHORUS OBS CURIPENNIS (LEA) (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) FROM NORFOLK ISLAND
Authors: Houston K. J.
Published: April 2007

Scymnus obscuripennis Lea from Norfolk Island is redescribed and transferred to Stethorus Weise.
RESISTANCE TO FENITROTHION IN ORYZAEPHILUS SURIN AMENSIS(L.) (COLEOPTERA: SIL VANIDAE) IN QUEENSLAND
Authors: Heather N. W. , Wilson Debra
Published: April 2007

Field resistance to fenitrothion in Oryzaephilus surinamensis was recorded for the first time from Queensland during 1979 in samples from 8 bulk storages where control failures had occurred. Resistance levels at the LC99,9 ranged from 53x to 62x in tests with treated grain. For the strain most resistant overall, tests using the FAO impregnated‐paper method and treated grain assays showed resistance at the LC50 to fenitrothion (159x and 53x), malathion (48x and 32x), pirimiphos‐methyl (37x and 19x), methacrifos (1.8x and 5.7x) and permethrin (3.2x and 4.0x).
INHERITANCE OF THE COLOUR PATTERN POLYMORPHISM IN THE WINGLESS GRASSHOPPER PHAULACRIDIUM VITTATUM SJÖSTEDT (ORTHOPTERA: ACRIDIDAE)
Authors: Dearn John M.
Published: April 2007

The inheritance of the incomplete‐striped colour pattern morph in the wingless grasshopper. Phaulacridium vittatum, was studied by crossing incomplete‐striped individuals to both plain and striped individuals. The results are compatible with the incomplete‐striped morph being determined by an allele termed CI at the same locus that determines the plain and striped phenotypes. The CI allele appears to be recessive to the allele determining the striped phenotype (Cs) and dominant to the allele determining the plain phenotype (Cp).
THE GENUS HETEROHESMA MICHENER (HYMENOPTERA: APOIDEA: COLLETIDAE)
Authors: Exley Elizabeth M.
Published: April 2007

A new species of euryglossine bee, Heterohesma weiri, is described from eastern Australia. The genus now includes 2 species and its diagnosis is refined.
A NEW GENUS OF PHYLACTEOPHAGINAE FROM NORTHERN AUSTRALIA WITH A KEY TO THE GENERA OF THE SUBFAMILY (HYMENOPTERA: TENTHREDINOIDEA: PERGIDAE)
Authors: Naumann I. D.
Published: April 2007

Caloperga josephinae gen. et sp. n. is described from northern Australia. Phylacteophaga Froggatt and Leptoperga Riek are redescribed. A lectotype is selected for P. rubida Riek and the male of L. brunnea Riek described. A key to the genera of Phylacteophaginae is presented.
A NEW SPECIES OF HELORUS LATREILLE (HYMENOPTERA: PROCTOTRUPOIDEA: HELORIDAE) FROM NEW GUINEA
Authors: Naumann I. D.
Published: April 2007

The family Heloridae is recorded from New Guinea for the first time. Helorusniuginiae sp. n., which has antennal segment 5 modified in the male, is described from Mt Kaindi.
MELANOTUS ESCHSCHOLTZ, A GENUS NEW TO AUSTRALIA (COLEOPTERA: ELATERIDAE)
Authors: Calder Andrew A.
Published: April 2007

Melanotus mouldsi sp. n. is described from north Queensland. Although Melanotus is well represented in the islands to the north of Australia, this is the first record of the genus from Australia.
AN EXTRAORDINARY NEW BEE AND ADAPTATION OF PALPI FOR NECTAR‐FEEDING IN SOME AUSTRALIAN COLLETIDAE AND PERGIDAE (HYMENOPTERA)
Authors: Houston Terry F.
Published: April 2007

Euryglossa (Euhesma) tubulitera sp. n. is remarkable for its enormously enlarged maxillary palpi, which cohere to form a slender tube up to 80% as long as the head and body. The tube functions as a drinking straw, enabling the bees to extract nectar from the essentially bird‐adapted flowers of Calothamnus.

Gross enlargement of either the labial or maxillary palpi (but without the formation of a tube) occurs in several groups of Colletidae (Paracolletini, Euryglossinae and Hylaeinae), and must have arisen independently at least 5 times. Most of these bees are associated with flowers of Eremophila. A tube formed from the maxillary palpi is also noted in some Eremophila‐visiting sawflies (Pergidae).

It is postulated that in the Colletidae natural selection has favoured elongation of the palpi (and not the tongue as in higher bees) as an adaptation to flowers with deep‐seated nectaries, because the short tongue plays an important rǒle in nest construction.
DEVELOPMENT OF IMMATURE STAGES OF THE LUCERNE LEAFROLLER MEROPHYAS DIVULSANA (WALKER) (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE) UNDER CONSTANT TEMPERATURES AND ON SEVERAL LARVAL DIETS
Authors: Allsopp P. G. , Cowie B. A. , Franzmann B. A.
Published: April 2007

Of 5 diets tested, 1 comprised principally of agar‐lucerne was judged better than an agar‐bean, non‐agar‐lucerne, potted lucerne or cut lucerne diet for larval and pupal development of M. divulsana. Development times of eggs, larvae and pupae were determined over a range of constant temperatures from 6.9 to 34.2 °C. All stages developed between 11.3 and 30.7 °C. Using thermal summation, the following threshold temperatures and thermal constants were calculated: eggs, 8.9 °C, 2010.5 h ° female larvae, 8.2 °C, 269.7 d° male larvae, 8.8 °C, 243.2 d ° female pupae, 8.0 °C, 97.1 d ° male pupae, 8.0 °C, 110.2 d °. The data were also fitted to Pradhan's and Stinner's formulae. All three development‐rate functions fit the data well (R2 > 0.90).
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF LUCILIA CUPRINA (WIEDEMANN) (DIPTERA: CALLIPHORIDAE), TO OCTOSPOREA MUSCAEDOMESTICAE FLU
Authors: Cooper D. J. , Pinnock D. E. , Bateman S. M.
Published: April 2007

Larval and adult Lucilia cuprina were found to be susceptible to the microsporidian pathogen Octosporea muscaedomesticae. In both stages the pathogen invaded midgut tissue, with heavy infections occurring in 32% of adults.
ON THE IDENTITY OF A STRUCTURE OF THE BURSA COPULATRIX IN MORABINE GRASSHOPPERS (ORTHOPTERA: EUMASTACIDAE)
Authors: Key K. H. L.
Published: April 2007

The “filamentous prolongation” of the bursa copulatrix of the Morabinae is found in essentially identical form in some Pyrgomorphidae. It is considered homologous with most of the variously named, usually less slender mesocephalic extensions of the genital chamber found in Acridoidea, but not with the “cephalic production” of the bursa copulatrix referred to by Blackith and Blackith. The term “ventrocephalic median extension” (of genital chamber or bursa copulatrix) is proposed for it.
TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE APHID FAUNA OF AUSTRALIA (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE)
Authors: Carver Mary , Hales Dinah F.
Published: April 2007

The aphids Dysaphis aucupariae (Buckton) and Pentalonia gavarri Eastop are recorded for the first time from Australia. The Australian aphid fauna comprises about 140 known species (Eastop 1966a; Carver 1976, 1980; Anon. 1978), to which 2 more can now be added.
DUNG BEETLES (SCARABAEIDAE: SCARABAEINAE AND APHODIINAE) ACTIVE IN FOREST HABITATS IN SOUTHWESTERN AUSTRALIA DURING WINTER
Authors: Smith T. J. Ridsdill , Weir T. A. , Peck S. B.
Published: April 2007

The abundance of dung beetles (Scarabaeidae:Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae) during winter was estimated from captures at dung and carrion baited pitfall traps at 40 sites in native heath and forest habitats in the south of southwestern Australia. Beetles were attracted predominantly to dung baits. Of the 17 species trapped 16 occurred in heath, 10 in open forest (jarrah) and 10 in tall open forest (karri) habitats. Beetles of the tribes Onthophagini and Aphodiini were attracted predominantly to dung baits and were more abundant in heath and open forest than in tall open forest, while beetles of the tribe Scarabaeini were attracted equally to dung and carrion baits, and their abundance did not differ significantly in the three habitat types.
STERILISATION OF THE SCREW‐WORM FLY, CHRYSOMYA BEZZIANA VILLENEUVE (DIPTERA: CALLIPHORIDAE), BY GAMMA RADIATION
Authors: Spradbery J. P. , Pound A. A. , Robb J. R. , Tozer R. S.
Published: April 2007

The effect of gamma radiation on the screw‐worm fly, Chrysomya bezziana, was studied to determine the optimum dose and stage for sterilisation. Laboratory cultured flies were exposed in a gamma irradiator with a cesium‐137 source. Treated flies were compared with untreated controls for adult emergence, survival, insemination and fertility. Puparia treated with 5 krad at 1–2 d before emergence were rendered infertile but not otherwise adversely affected. When flies were irradiated early in pupal development, adverse effects were apparent. When late puparia were irradiated with 1–8 krad, adult emergence, survival and rate of insemination were similar to controls. Complete sterility of males and females was achieved with 4 krad. There was no larval survival from eggs when both parents were treated with 1 or more krad but larval survival was recorded from eggs laid by untreated females mated with 1–2.5 krad treated males and from eggs laid by 1–1.5 krad treated females mated with untreated males. There was no recovery of fertility after sterilisation with 4 krad. Irradiation of males at 2–6 krad as late puparia did not impair mating competitiveness in laboratory tests. In a field evaluation of male competitiveness, the release of sterile males at a density of 144 males per km2 per week over a 78 km2 area for 7 weeks resulted in 25 per cent sterility in the native screw‐worm fly population after 4 weeks of releases.
NOTES ON THE BIOLOGY OF CHRYSOMYA NIGRIPES AUBERTIN (DIPTERA: CALLIPHORIDAE)
Authors: O'Flynn M. A.
Published: April 2007

Chrysomya nigripes is an important component of the carrion fauna of southeastern Queensland. It appears to prefer carrion in a more advanced state of decomposition than other species of Chrysomya in the area. Because of its abundance in carrion, it is potentially very useful in forensic investigations.
INVASITERMES, A NEW GENUS OF SOLDIERLESS TERMITES FROM NORTHERN AUSTRALIA (ISOPTERA: TERMITIDAE)
Authors: Miller L. R.
Published: April 2007

Termes insitivus (Hill) and the winged adult previously attributed to T. quadratus (Hill) are not referable to the genus Termes Linnaeus. The 2 species belong to a new genus in the Amitermes group of genera. This genus, in which the soldier caste appears to be lacking, is described, and additional measurements and notes on biology are given for the 2 species, Invasitermes inermis sp. n. and I. insitivus.
INHIBITION OF CULICINOMYCES CLAVISPORUS INVASION IN SOIL DWELLING CHIRONOMUS SP.
Authors: Cooper Robert
Published: April 2007

In laboratory experiments Chironomus sp. larvae, exposed to the Australian strain of the mosquito pathogenic fungus Culicinomyces clavisporus Couch, Romney and Rao, were infected in the absence of a substrate but were not infected when given a substrate in which to tunnel and construct their cases. Possible reasons for this are discussed
LARVAL INSTAR DETERMINATION AND TEMPERATURE‐DEVELOPMENT STUDIES OF IMMATURE STAGES OF THE COMMON ARMYWORM, MYTHIMNA CONVECTA (WALKER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: Smith A. M.
Published: April 2007

Larvae of the common armyworm, Mythimna convecta had 6 or 7 instars when reared on artificial diet at 25°C. Instars could be clearly separated on the basis of head capsule widths, but larval growth did not follow “Dyar's Rule”. Seven instar larvae lived longer and yielded heavier pupae than 6 instar larvae. The developmental periods of eggs, larvae and pupae were measured over a range of temperatures between 10°C to 35°C. Both Pradhan's and Stinner's equations provided a better fit to the observed values than thermal summation. In Victoria, M. convecta would have more generations/year but lower winter survival than the southern armyworm, Persectania ewingii (Westwood).
THE AUSTRALIAN GENERA OF THE SUBULITERMES BRANCH OF THE NASUTITERMITINAE (ISOPTERA: TERMITIDAE)
Authors: Miller L. R.
Published: April 2007

The gut structure and the imago‐worker mandibles of the Australian species included in the Subulitermes branch of the Nasutitermitinae clearly define their relationships. Macrosubulitermes perlevis (Hill) and Termes insignitus (Hill) are transferred to Australitermes Emerson; Macrosubulitermes Emerson and Australitermes are redefined, and additional notes and measurements are given for the 4 species M. greavesi (Hill), A. dilucidus (Hill), A. perlevis and A. insignitus. Occasitermes Holmgren and Occultitermes Emerson do not belong to the Subulitermes branch.
A NEW SPECIES OF THE INORNATA GROUP, GENUS DROSOPHILA FALLÉN (DIPTERA: DROSOPHILIDAE)
Authors: Bock Ian R.
Published: April 2007

Drosophila garnetensis sp. n., described from north Queensland, is the eighth Australian member of the inornata group (subgenus Scaptodrosophila Duda).
INTERACTIONS BETWEEN A MYRMECOPHAGOUS ANT AND A PREY SPECIES
Authors: Briese D. T.
Published: April 2007

A description is given of the response shown by colonies of the seed‐harvesting ant Chelaner sp., to attack by Sphinctomyrmex sp., a subterranean myrmecophagous ant. Nests are evacuated and the brood removed to temporary nest‐sites. Combat between predator and prey species may occur during this evacuation. When the attack is complete nests are normally reoccupied, unless some other disturbance prevents this.
POGONUS NIGRESCENS SP. N. FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND, (COLEOPTERA: CARABIDAE)
Authors: Baehr Martin
Published: April 2007

Pogonus nigrescens sp. n. is described from the western slope of the Atherton Tableland, north Queensland, and is compared with the other pigmented species of Pogonus Nicolai of Australia. The discovery of the well known species Pogonus cardiotrachelus Chaudoir as far north as the Hamersley Ranges, Western Australia, is reported.
CAUFRENYLLODES (COLLEMBOLA: ODONTELLIDAE), A NEW GENUS FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Greenslade Penelope , Deharveng L.
Published: April 2007

Caufrenyllodes bacilloformis gen. et sp.n. from South Australia is described and figured. A key to the 4 Australian genera in the family Odontellidae and a checklist of the 5 Australian species are given. A table of the diagnostic characters of Caufrenyllodes and related genera is provided.
THE IMMATURE STAGES OF CULICOIDES HENRYI LEE AND REYE (DIPTERA: CERATOPOGONIDAE)
Authors: Hagan Chris E.
Published: April 2007

The larva and pupa of Culicoides henryi are described and earlier larval and pupal keys amended to include this species. Estuarine habitats are confirmed as the breeding sites.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ACYRTHOSIPHON PISUM (HARRIS) (HEMIPTERA: APHIDIDAE) IN NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: Dominiak B. C. , Walters P. J.
Published: April 2007

Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris) pea aphid was first detected in New South Wales at Yanco in January 1980. A survey conducted in March and May 1980 indicated that A. pisum was restricted to the southern areas of N.S.W. A second survey in June 1981 showed A. pisum had spread to all except 1 of the major lucerne growing areas of the State.
OBSERVATIONS ON THE BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR OF HOMOEOSOMA FARINARIA TURNER (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) ON SENECIO JACOBAEA L., IN TASMANIA
Authors: Ireson J. E. , McQuillan P. B.
Published: April 2007

The blue stem borer, Homoeosoma farinaria Turner has a bivoltine life cycle on ragwort, Senecio jacobaea L., in northern Tasmania. Development is continuous, although the insect overwinters as a quiescent larva until the onset of warmer weather in spring. Adults are active from late November and larvae from this generation quickly complete their development during summer. Second generation adults fly from mid‐February until March. Surveys showed that infestations in ragwort were more common in the north than in the south of the State. Four hymenopterous parasites were identified during the study of which a braconid, Apantales sp., was predominant.
AUSTRALIAN PSYLLIDS: A NEW GENUS OF CTENARYTAININI (HOMOPTERA: PSYLLOIDEA) ON EUCALYPTUS, WITH NINE NEW SPECIES
Authors: Taylor K. L.
Published: April 2007

Blastopsylla gen. n. contains 9 new species: B. moorei (type‐species), B. brunnea and B. bivittata from eastern Australia; B. adnatariae, B. multisetulae and B. octosetulae from South Australia; B. occidentalis and B. nigricollaris from Western Australia; and B. degluptae from Papua New Guinea. These insects feed on the growing tips of Eucalyptus, and some species also on related myrtaceous hosts. B. occidentals has become established in New Zealand and California.
MORPHOLOGY AND DISTRIBUTION OF ANTENNAL SENSILLA OF DACUS TRYONI (FROGGATT) (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)
Authors: Giannakakis A. , Fletcher B. S.
Published: April 2007

Six types of sensilla were identified on the antennae of male and female Dacus tryoni with scanning electron microscopy: sensilla chaetica were restricted to the scape and pedicel; trichoid types I and II, basiconic, clavate and styloconic sensilla were restricted to segment 3. Their morphological characteristics and distributions are described.
THE MALE GENITALIA OF SOME AUSTRALIAN RHYPAROCHROMINI (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE)
Authors: Piper* R. G.
Published: April 2007

The male genitalia are described and figured for Dieuches maculicollis (Walker), D. notatus (Dallas), Elasmolomus papuanus (Distant), E. terminalis Scudder and Eyles, E. v‐album (Stå1), Narbo biplagiatus (Walker), Poeantius australopictus Gross and Scudder, and Quiobbesus australis (Distant). Taxonomically important characters are discussed. A key to the genera and species based on male genitalia is provided. A denticulate area, found on the parameres of all species, is thought to provide a frictional surface when the male grasps the female's ovipositor during copulation.
SAULOSTOMUS MONTEITHI SP. N. FROM QUEENSLAND (COLEOPTERA: SCARABEIDAE: RUTELINAE)
Authors: Carne P. B.
Published: April 2007

Saulostomus monteithi is described from specimens collected during mass flights at dusk on several successive evenings at a locality in south coastal Queensland. It is the smallest species of this genus yet described.
THE BUPRESTINS: BITTER PRINCIPLES OF JEWEL BEETLES (COLEOPTERA: BUPRESTIDAE)
Authors: Moore B. P. , Brown W. V.
Published: April 2007

The occurrence of a series of bitter principles is reported from a wide range of buprestid beetles. These substances, which are named buprestins, are β ‐D‐glucose‐1,2,6‐triesters in which the main esterifying moiety is pyrrole‐2‐carboxylic acid. Sugar solutions, when mixed with the most abundant buprestin A, became unpalatable to meat ants (Iridomyrmex purpureus Smith). The buprestins are considered to be repellents that have been evolved exclusively in Buprestidae and their bearing on biology and mimicry in these beetles is discussed.
A COMPARISON OF FOUR TYPES OF PHEROMONE TRAPS FOR HELIOTHIS ARMIGER (HÜBNER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: Sage T. L. , Gregg P. C.
Published: April 2007

Four types of pheromone traps were tested for Heliothis armiger in cotton at Moree, N.S.W. The Texas trap was found to be the most efficient, catching on average 10 times more moths than other designs on the same nights.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Bryan Joan H.
Published: April 2007

Medical and Veterinary Entomology: D. S. Kettle. Croom and Helm: London and Sydney. $54.95.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Zalucki M. P.
Published: April 2007

Milkweed Butterflies: P. R. Ackery and R. I. Vane‐Wright. British Museum (Natural History): London. £50.00 stg.
THE AUSTRALIAN MYZININAE (HYMENOPTERA: TIPHIIDAE)
Authors: Brown G. R.
Published: April 2007

The Myzininae are newly recorded from Australia. Austromyzinum gen. n. is erected for Rhytidogaster pyxidatus Turner and Rhagigaster dissociatus Turner, both of which are redescribed, and A. transversum sp. n. All species are known from males only. Females of an unidentified species are placed tentatively in Austromyzinum. Cleftomyzinum gen. n. is erected for C. yokinense sp. n. A key to males is provided.
SPECIES OF OPHIONYSSUS MÉGNIN FROM AUSTRALIAN LIZARDS AND SNAKES (ACARI: DERMANYSSIDAE)
Authors: Domrow Robert
Published: April 2007

Four species of Ophionyssus have been taken from Australian lizards and snakes. New host‐records are given for O. scincorum Domrow et al.: Hemiergis decresiensis (Cuvier) (Scincidae) (South Australia); and for O. natricis (Gervais): Lacerta viridis (Laurenti) (Lacertidae), and Acanthophis antarcticus (Shaw and Nodder) and Pseudechis porphyriacus (Shaw) (Elapidae) (eastern Australia). O. ehmanni sp. n. is figured and described from Egernia striolata (Peters) (Scincidae) (South Australia). Neoliponyssus arnhemlandensis Womersley from Carlia fusca (Duméril and Bibron) (Scincidae) (Northern Territory) is restudied and newly combined with Ophionyssus.
RAPID PUBLICATION NOTE A FAST TECHNIQUE FOR SEPARATING TERMITES FROM NEST DEBRIS
Authors: Ewart D. M.
Published: April 2007

A simple and fast technique for sorting termites from debris is described.
GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND SURVIVAL OF ACYRTHOSIPHON KONDOI (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE) ON FIVE CULTIVARS OF LUCERNE
Authors: Wellings P. W.
Published: April 2007

The performance of Acyrthosiphon kondoi Shinji on winter cuttings of 3 American cultivars of lucerne (cv CUF‐101, cv De Kalb 185 and cv Matador) and 2 Australian cultivars (cv Hunter River and cv Trifecta) was monitored in a laboratory study at 20°C. Growth rates, development times, survival rates, embryo numbers and embryo size were recorded on each variety. Aphids reared on cv Trifecta (a tolerant cultivar) performed significantly better than aphids on other cultivars. No significant differences in performance were noted between aphids reared on cv CUF‐101 and 3 susceptible varieties. High levels of variation in performance statistics were observed within treatments. The problem of discriminating between host‐plant resistance to the aphid and the effect of plant growth activity on the aphid are discussed.
TOXICITY OF PHOSPHINE TO TROGODERMA VARIABILE BALLION (COLEOPTERA: DERMESTIDAE)
Authors: Banks H. J. , Cavanaugh J. A.
Published: April 2007

The susceptibility to phosphine of larvae and also whole cultures of the warehouse beetle, Trogoderma variabile, was investigated using strains collected from outbreaks of the pest in Australia. The LD99 for active larvae of 1 strain was found to be 6.7 ghm−3 at 25° C for a 20 h exposure. The LD99 for 3 strains of larvae in diapause was substantially greater than for the active larvae investigated, ranging from 24–59 ghm−3 under the same conditions and 4–6 ghm−3 after 120 h exposure. It took at least 42 d for the batches of larvae in diapause to reach end point mortality after exposure to phosphine. Active whole cultures of T. variabile were completely killed with an exposure of 43 ghm−3 at 20° C for 5 d, while whole cultures of larvae in diapause did not survive 25 ghm−3 under the same conditions. The minimum rate resulting in complete control under those conditions was not determined. The dosage mortality data obtained indicate that the dosages for phosphine currently recommended for stored product pest control in grain in Australia are adequate for control of T. variabile.
BOOK REVIEW
Authors: Drew R. A. I.
Published: April 2007

Fruit Flies of Economic Importance. Proceedings of the CEC/IOBC International Symposium, Athens, Greece, 16–19 November 1982. R. Cavalloro (Ed.). A. A. Balkema: Rotterdam, 1983. $A40.90.
STRAIN VARIATION IN ZOOPHTHORA RADICANS, A PATHOGEN ON A VARIETY OF INSECT HOSTS IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Milner R. J. , Mahon R. J.
Published: April 2007

An Israeli strain of Zoophthora racdicans (Brefeld) Batko (Zygomycetina: Entomophthoraceae) was first released in Australia for biological control of the spotted alfalfa aphid (SAA), Therioaphis trifolii (Monell) f. maculata in 1979. Isolates derived from epizootics on SAA in subsequent years were compared, isoenzymically, with isolates naturally occurring on Diptera and Lepidoptera. The isolates from SAA were found to be isoenzymically distinct. In addition, these naturally occurring isolates were very low in their infectivity for SAA. It is therefore concluded that the epizootics currently suppressing SAA populations are more likely due to the introduced rather than the indigenous strains of the fungus. In view of the observed genetic variation in Z. radicans, it is proposed that this species would be a suitable candidate for initiating studies on genetic mechanisms in entomophthoran fungi.
A REVISION OF CHALICODOMA (RHODOMEGACHILE) MICHENER (HYMENOPTERA: MEGACHILIDAE)
Authors: King J. , Exley E. M.
Published: April 2007

The resin bee subgenus Rhodomegachile of the genus Chalicodoma Lepeletier is revised. Chalicodoma deanii (Rayment) is removed from the subgenus. The male of Chalicodoma (Rhodomegachile) abdominale (Smith) is redescribed, the female is described for the first time and a new species, C. (R.) ferrugineum, is described. A key to species and a distribution map are provided.
THE GENUS TEREDOLAEMUS SHARP (COLEOPTERA: BOTHRIDERIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Lawrence John F.
Published: April 2007

Oxylaemus leae Grouvelle is transferred to Teredolaemus and comments are made on its distribution and biology. A key is given to distinguish Teredus Shuckardt, Teredolaemus, Teredomorphus Heinze, and Oxylaemus Erichson.
ERADICATION OF CERATITIS CAPITATA (WIEDEMANN) (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) IN CARNARVON, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Fisher K. T. , Hill A. R. , Sproul A. N.
Published: April 2007

Using the Sterile Insect Technique, Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), was eradicated in December 1984 from Carnarvon in Western Australia. Eradication is based on finding no infestation of adults or larvae for a period equivalent to 3 fly generations according to a standard set by Hendrichs et al. (1982).