bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A NEW SPECIES AND ADDITIONAL RECORDS OF LEUCOSPIS FABRICIUS (HYMENOPTERA: LEUCOSPIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Naumann I. D. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Leucospis mackerrasi sp. n. is described from south‐eastern Australia. Taxonomic notes and new locality records are given for L. atriceps (Girault), L. morawitzi Schletterer, L. rieki Bouček, L. bioculata Bouček, L. australis Walker, L. giraulti Bouček and L. aruina Walker.
CONTRASTING RESOURCE UTILISATION IN TWO AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF DROSOPHILA FALLEN (DIPTERA) FEEDING ON THE BRACKEN FERN PTERIDIUM SCOPOLI
Authors: Thomson J. A. , Jackson M. J. , Bock I. R. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractLarvae of Drosophila (Scaptodrosophila) megagenys Bock feed on the circinate tips of young fronds of bracken fern, and prevent normal unfurling. D. megagenys is widely sympatric in south‐eastern Australia with D. notha Bock, previously reported as boring in the rachis of bracken fronds.
THE ANXIUS GROUP OF THE GENUS RHABDEPYRIS KIEFFER (HYMENOPTERA: BETHYLIDAE: EPYRINAE)
Authors: Evans Howard E. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe 8 known species of the anxius group of the genus Rhabdepyris are reviewed. This group is characterised by the reduction or virtual absence of the radius of the fore wing of the female. All 8 species are new: R. anxius (Australian Capital Territory), R. arenarius (New South Wales), R. abjectus (South Australia), R. aletris (Northern Territory), R. avidus, R. ablusus, R. asperulus and R. arcanellus (Western Australia).
RITUALISED FIGHTING IN THE MEAT ANT IRIDOMYRMEX PURPUREUS (SMITH) (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)
Authors: Ettershank G. , Ettershank J. A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractWorkers of the meat ant establish territorial boundaries with adjoining colonies by prolonged confrontations involving ritualised fighting. The stereotyped sequence of events in the ritual is described. It is suggested that steps in this sequence are derived from solicitation for food. The energetic and evolutionary significance of ritualised fighting is discussed.
THE IMMATURE STAGES OF SOME AUSTRALIAN TANYPODINAE (DIPTERA), WITH SOME NOTES ON THE ADULTS
Authors: Roback Selwyn S. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe larvae and pupae of Coelopynia pruinosa Freeman, Macropelopia (Apsectrotanypus) maculosa (Freeman) and Ablabesmyia notabilis (Skuse) are described. The pupae of Procladius australiensis? Kieffer, 3 other possible Procladius Skuse species and Paramerina levidensis (Skuse), and the possible larva of P. australiensis?, are also described. Additional descriptive notes and figures on the adults of the above species are offered. A new tribe of Tanypodinae, Coelopyniini, is proposed for Coelopynia pruinosa. The Australian species of Procladius [including the type‐species, P. paludicola (Skuse)] appear to be subgenerically distinct from the subgenus Procladius as presently used in Europe and North America.
DETECTION OF CYHEXATIN RESISTANCE IN TWOSPOTTED MITE, TETRANYCHUS URTICAE KOCH (ACARINA: TETRANYCHIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Edge V. E. , James D. G. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractTwo laboratory cultures of Tetranychus urticae were established with material collected from 3 apple orchards at Shepparton, Victoria and from one orchard near Griffith, N.S.W. Cyhexatin was tested against females of each strain and a susceptible reference strain, using a Potter spray tower. Both strains were 7.5X resistant to cyhexatin at the LC50 level compared with the susceptible strain.
METHODS FOR HARVESTING LARGE NUMBERS OF DUNG BEETLES (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE)
Authors: Houston W. W. K. , Feehan J. E. , Runko S. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractMethods used to harvest large numbers of dung beetles for redistribution in a biological control program are described. Beetles were extracted from naturally dropped cow dung or from dung bait pads using one or a combination of 3 methods: (1) flotation on water; (2) an extractor, where the beetles flew towards the light end of a darkened chamber and fell through funnels into a container; (3) beetles burrowed down through the dung into a container of sand from which they were sieved. The beetles were stored in moist peat in ventilated containers until released.
ON THE OCCURRENCE OF AROLIA IN ANT FEET
Authors: Freeland J. , Crozier R. H. , Marc J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractFemale ants of the genus Rhytidoponera Mayr lack pretarsal arolia, but their brothers possess arolia. A brief survey indicates that arolia are universally present in ants outside the subfamilies Ponerinae and Leptanillinae. Some ponerine groups possess arolia, while others do not. We briefly discuss the evolutionary functional, behavioural and systematic implications of these findings.
DISPERSAL OF POST‐FEEDING LARVAE OF LUCILIA CUPRINA (WIEDEMANN) (DIPTERA: CALLIPHORIDAE)
Authors: Vogt W. G. , Woodburn T. L. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractBoth carrion and live sheep were used as hosts for Lucilia cuprina and the post‐feeding larvae permitted to disperse freely. The majority of the larvae entered the soil in the immediate vicinity of the host; median dispersal distances ranged from 0.8 m to 1.6 m. The type of host that the larvae fed upon appeared to have no bearing on subsequent dispersal of the post‐feeding larvae.
SPIRACULAR STRUCTURE OF ADULT FEMALES OF APIOMORPHA RÜBSAAMEN (HEMIPTERA: COCCOIDEA: ERIOCOCCIDAE)
Authors: Gullan P. J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe spiracles of adult females of Apiomorpha are described and classified into 4 basic types. The atrial orifice of the spiracles is guarded typically by lips in the form of 3 simple, valve‐like plates (typical trilabiate type), but these plates may be moderately to elaborately developed (fimbriate trilabiate type) or greatly reduced (synlabiate type). In A. hilli Froggatt no atrium or lips are present, and the tracheal apertures open onto a honeycomb‐like plate (reticulate type). Both pairs of spiracles (mesothoracic and metathoracic) have a similar structure in each species.In Apiomorpha there is a relationship between spiracular structure and the intrageneric groupings of the species: species considered to be closely related based on other characters generally have spiracles of similar form.
THE OCCURRENCE IN AUSTRALIA OF PRORHINOTERMES INOPINATUS SILVESTRI (ISOPTERA: RHINOTERMITIDAE)
Authors: Gay F. J. , Barrett R. A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe presence in mainland Australia of Prorhinotermes inopinatus has been established for 2 localities on the eastern and western sides of Cape York Peninsula. These specimens are compared with material from the southwest Pacific region, and some information is given on the biology of this species.
BEETLES ON THE BOTTLE: MALE BUPRESTIDS MISTAKE STUBBIES FOR FEMALES (COLEOPTERA)
Authors: Gwynne D. T. , Rentz D. C. F. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractMale Julodimorpha bakewelli White were observed attempting to copulate with beer bottles. Colour and reflection of tubercles on the bottle glass are suggested as causes for attraction and release of sexual behaviour.
THE MAINTENANCE OF BODY TEMPERATURE IN ADULT AUSTRALIAN PLAGUE LOCUSTS
Authors: Hunter D. M. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractAdults of the Australian plague locust, Chortoicetes terminifera (Walker) were found to maintain a high and nearly constant body temperature on sunny days; as a result, the duration of the growth period was relatively constant over a wide range of mean ambient temperatures. Flight occurred only when basking or roosting was not required for temperature maintenance.
THE GENUS VERCAMMENIA AUDY AND NADCHATRAMIN AUSTRALIAN FROGS (ACARI: TROMBICULIDAE)
Authors: Domrow R. , Loomist R. B. , Lester L. N. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract V. zweifelorum sp. n. is figured and described from Cophixalus neglectus Zweifel and Sphenophryne robusta (Fry) (Salientia: Microhylidae), and Taudactylus acutirostris (Andersson) (Myobatrachidae). V. gloriosa Domrow is newly recorded from T. eungellensis Liem and Hosmer. Both species of chiggers are restricted to the rainforests of eastern Queensland.
PHLEBOTOMINE SANDFLIES (DIPTERA: PSYCHODIDAE) FROM CAVES IN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
Authors: Lewis D. J. , Dyce A. L. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractFour species from Chillagoe Caves include 3 previously undescribed: Phlebotomus (Idiophlebotomus) wellingsae, Sergentomyia (Parrotomyia) curvata and S. (Par.) trezkinni. The fourth species, S. (Par.) queenslandi (Hill), is reported also from Johnson's Cave, Mount Etna. The subgenus Idiophlebotomus Quate and Fairchild was previously known only from the Oriental Region and the eastern Palaearctic. Some features of morphology are discussed in relation to adaptation to the habitat and taxonomic utility.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN PLAGUE LOCUST,CHORTOICETES TERMINIFERA,IN RELATION TO WEATHER I. EFFECTS OF CONSTANT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Authors: Gregg P. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractUnder controlled constant temperatures in the laboratory, over 90% survival of the eggs ofChortoicetes terminiferawas recorded between 20.6°C and 36.0°C. For the nymphs, over 70% survival was recorded at temperatures between 25.9°C and 39.0°C. Humidity did not significantly affect the survival of nymphs and had only slight effects on their developmental rate. The relationship between temperature and development rate was curvilinear for all developmental stages, and could be adequately described by logistic models. There were no significant influences of temperature or humidity on morphometric ratios, but both factors affected overall size, and temperature had a pronounced effect on adult colour.
THE BEHAVIOURAL ACTIVITY AND VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE COTTON HARLEQUIN BUGTECTOCORIS DIOPHTHALMUS(THUNBERG) (HETEROPTERA: SCUTELLERIDAE) ON COTTON PLANTS IN A GLASSHOUSE
Authors: Wilson L. T. , Booth D. R. , Morton R. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThe effects of several factors on behavioural activity and vertical distribution ofTectocoris diophthalmuson cotton (Gossypium hirsutumL.) were examined. Plant stage (peak square, early boll, mature boll) had no effect on the behavioural modes (resting, moving, feeding). As the bugs aged from the 3rd instar to the adult stages more time was spent feeding and moving and less time resting. Adult females fed most. Resting occurred predominantly on leaves and petioles/stems, moving on petioles/stems, feeding on fruit. Most feeding by immatures occurred early in the day (8–11 a.m.) while adults mostly fed in the evening (4–6 p.m.). Immatures fed more at higher temperatures (31–36°C), compared to 20–31°C for adults. All ages of the harlequin bug were found near the mainstem terminal. Adults and 5th instar nymphs were found closer to the terminal than were 3rd and 4th instar nymphs. All ages moved lower on the plant as temperature increased.
TWO AUSTRALIAN ELASMUS SPP. (HYMENOPTERA: ELASMIDAE), PARASITOIDS OF PECTINOPHORA GOSSYPIELLA (SAUNDERS) (LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE): THEIR TAXONOMY AND BIOLOGY
Authors: Naumann I. D. , Sands D. P. A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractTwo species of Elasmus Westwood, E. broomensis sp. n. and E. bellicaput Girault, are parasitoids of Pectinophora gossypiella in the northern area of Western Australia. E. broomensis is described and E. bellicaput redescribed. Aspects of the biology of the parasitoids and their potential as biological control agents are discussed.
HYPERPARASITISM OF THERIOAPHIS TRIFOLII F. MACULATA (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE) IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Authors: Wilson C. G. , Swincer D. E. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Trioxys complanatus Quilis (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) was introduced into South Australia in August 1977 as a primary parasite of the spotted alfalfa aphid Therioaphis trifolii (Monell) f. maculata. The first hyperparasites of T. trifolii f. maculata were not recorded from field‐collected T. complanatus pupae until April 1978, some 8 months after the initial releases of T. complanatus. Four species of aphid hyperparasites have been found attacking T. complanatus viz. Dendrocerus aphidum (Rondani), Pachyneuron aphidis Bouche, Phaenoglyphis villosa (Hartig) and Myiocnema sp.
IMMATURE STAGES OF SOME MEGACHILIDAE (HYMENOPTERA: APOIDEA)
Authors: King J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractMature larvae of Chalicodoma mystaceana Michener, Megachile macularis Dalla Torre and an unidentified leafcutter Megachile sp., and the pupa of Chalicodoma mystaceana, are described, illustrated and compared. Biological information on their development and cocoon structure is given.
REDUCTION IN OFFSPRING SURVIVAL OF LUCILIA CUPRINA (WIEDEMANN) FOLLOWING CONSUMPTION OF INSECT DEVELOPMENT INHIBITORS
Authors: Levot G. W. , Shipp E. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe insect development inhibitors BAY SIR 8514 (BS), diflubenzuron (DFB) and Cyromazine (CGA‐72662) (CGA) were examined for their ability to reduce egg laying and survival from egg to pupa, when eaten by susceptible and diazinon‐resistant adult female Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann). BS and DFB reduced the number of eggs developing to‐pupae in each strain, the diazinon‐resistant R‐strain being affected by about half the dose needed for the susceptible flies, but the Q‐strain demonstrating some cross‐resistance. BS was 6–8 times more effective than DFB. CGA did not influence the development of offspring in a dose‐dependent manner.
SEASONAL INCIDENCE AND PARASITISM OF HELIOTHIS SPP. (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) LARVAE IN SOUTH QUEENSLAND SUNFLOWERS
Authors: Broadley R. H. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractEleven parasitic species (Diptera and Hymenoptera) were reared from a total of 6350 Heliothis spp. larvae collected from south Queensland sunflower crops over 3 seasons, 1979–80 to 1981–82. Six records new for sunflowers were obtained. These were Cuphocera sp., Exorista sp., Compsilura concinnata Meigen, Chelonus (Microchelonus) sp., Netelia sp. and Pristomerus sp. It was found that Microplitis sp., Heteropelma scaposum (Morley), and Chaetophthalmus sp. were the predominant causes of larval mortality. Percentage parasitism by all species averaged 36.5%, 25.0% and 21.8% in 1979–80, 1980–81, and 1981–82 respectively. Seasonal incidence patterns of H. armiger (Hübner) and H. punctiger Wallengren in sunflowers were also defined.
THE DISTRIBUTION, MALE GENITALIA AND MORPHOLOGICAL VARIATION OF ACANTHOCROMPUS GRANDIS SCUDDER (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE: ISCHNORHYNCHINAE)
Authors: Woodward T. E. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Acanthocrompus grandis, described from 1 female from Kuranda, is now recorded from additional localities in north Queensland and from Sulawesi (Indonesia). Ranges of measurements are given for both sexes, and the male genitalia are described, figured and compared with those of other Ischnorhynchinae. Differences from A. incrassatus (Slater), from Sumatra (Indonesia), are listed. Specimens of Acanthocrompus Scudder from Sarawak (East Malaysia) and Peninsular Malaysia are tentatively placed as a geographic race or races of A. grandis, but no formal subspecific names are proposed. The genus Acanthocrompus is redescribed.
FACTORS DETERMINING THE PREDOMINANCE OF LUCILIA CUPRINA LARVAE IN BLOWFLY STRIKES OF SHEEP IN SOUTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: Dallwitz R. , Roberts J. A. , Kitching R. L. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractSheep that were either scouring or carrying recently induced strikes were exposed to flies in the field. In both cases, 99% of mature larvae produced from natural oviposition were Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann). Mean survival from egg to mature larva was only 17% for eggs of this species laid on the scouring sheep, but 70% survived to maturity on the sheep with pre‐existing strikes. Of blowflies landing on the struck sheep 61% were L. cuprina, but this species accounted for 96% of all oviposition by blowflies.
WINTER ACTIVITY OF TELEGRYLLUS COMMODUS (WALKER) (ORTHOPTERA: GRYLLIDAE) IN VICTORIA
Authors: Stahle P. P. , Murphy G. D. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractNymphs of Teleogryllus commodus (Walker) were observed actively foraging in mid‐winter in Victoria. This is contrary to studies that indicate T. commodus overwinters only as diapausing eggs.
MIGRATION AND CLUSTERING PHENOLOGY OF DANAUS PLEXIPPUS (L.) (LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: James David G. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe relationship between temperature and migration of wanderer butterflies Danaus plexippus congregating at a site near Sydney, N.S.W. was studied in 1981 and 1982. Warm (>20°C), sunny days with cold (<10°C) nights during autumn were associated with substantial migratory activity. Migration decreased when nights were mild (>10°C) and ceased in late autumn or early winter when days were cool (<20°C) and nights were cool‐mild. In these conditions formation of stable overwintering populations occurred. Dispersal of wanderer clusters in mid‐late winter did not appear to be correlated with climate.The phenology and extent of migration and clustering in New South Wales wanderers appear to be correlated with prevailing weather conditions. Differences in autumn and winter climate from year to year may have profound effects upon the establishment and size of overwintering wanderer populations in the Sydney area.
FLIGHT ACTIVITY OF PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA (L.) (LEPIDOPTERA: YPONOMEUTIDAE)
Authors: Goodwin S. , Danthanarayana W. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe flight activity of P. xylostella in Victoria was studied with the aid of suction traps during 1971–74.Flights occurred all the year round with the peaks in the aerial populations coinciding with those of crop populations. There were no indications of discrete generations. The aerial populations were dominated by males, but a large influx of migrant moths in September, October 1973 increased the population of female moths in the area.Onset of flight occurred during the 2 h period prior to sunset, with male and female flight activities peaking at 2–4 and 4 h after sunset respectively. Flights ceased several hours after sunrise, but males had a longer flight period (19 h) than females (16 h). The light thresholds for flight occurred at 1 h after sunset and 1 h before sunrise. The lower temperature threshold was 7 °C and the upper threshold appeared to be above the maximum of 26 °C recorded in this study. At wind speeds of 0.8–2.2 ms‐1 flights decreased with increasing wind speed. The lower wind speed threshold was below 0.4 ms‐1 and the upper threshold was determined as 1.7 ms‐1.A lunar periodicity of flight activity was demonstrated with maximum flights occurring at full moon. There were 2 minor flight peaks, a few days before and after the day of new moon.
NUPTIAL FEEDING BEHAVIOUR AND FEMALE CHOICE OF MATES IN HARPOBITTACUS SIMILIS (MECOPTERA: BITTACIDAE)
Authors: Gwynne Darryl T. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractField experiments were conducted to investigate mating behaviour and use of nuptial prey by the scorpionfly Harpobittacus similis Esben‐Petersen. Males in nature were given species of insect prey representing different body sizes and observed until they attracted females. Males commonly discarded small prey before contacting a female. With larger prey duration of pre‐copulatory feeding by males was greater and they everted pheromone glands for proportinately less time than with small prey. Variability in premating behaviour by males with prey appears to be related mainly to female choice tactics; females encountering males with small prey either did not mate or terminated mating after a short period of time.
TWO NEW SPECIES OF CECIDOPSYLLA KIEFFER (HOMOPTERA: PSYLLOIDEA) FROM AUSTRALIA FORMING PIT GALLS ON BANKSIA AND GEIJERA
Authors: Taylor K. L. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe adults and fifth instar nymphs of Cecidopsylla putealis and C. paterae spp. n. are described. The nymphs of both species induce the formation of pit galls in the leaves of their host trees, 1 species on Banksia marginata Cavanilles (Proteaceae) in South Australia, and 1 on Geijera parviflora Lindley in Mitchell (Rutaceae) in the eastern states. This is the first record of the occurrence of Cecidopsylla in Australia.
GEOGRAPHICAL VARIATION IN THE MORPHOLOGY OF APONOMMA HYDROSAURI (DENNY) (ACARI: IXODIDAE)
Authors: Bull C. M. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractMeasurements were made of 15 morphological parameters from 349 male Aponomma hydrosauri collected from 10 geographical regions throughout the distribution of this reptile tick species. A discriminant function analysis performed on the data, showed 3 groupings. Ticks from the geographically isolated populations in Western Australia were separated from the rest by a function with major contributions from measurements of body length. This supported previous studies which had indicated genetical divergence of the Western Australian populations. South eastern and south central regions were separated by a function with major contributions from measurements of body width. This may result from changes in the major host species or from climatic changes.
FLIGHT OF STORED PRODUCTS BEETLES OVER A GRAIN FARMING AREA IN SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
Authors: Sinclair E. R. , Haddrell R. L. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThree surveys were carried out to determine the extent of migration in a grain farming area by 4 stored products beetles: Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), Rhyzopertha dominica (F.), Sitophilus oryzae (L.), and the Cryptolestes spp. group. Two involved the use of sticky traps and grain traps placed in farm and storage buildings and in locations distant from these buildings. The third used a vehicle mounted “truck” trap in a farming area. T. castaneum and R. dominica were the predominant migrants, being active in the field from October to May. Traps in farm buildings and central storages caught many more insects than did traps in the field. There was no clear relationship of catch with nearby infestations, except over short distances. With the truck trap, flight in the field was detected between 4 and 7 p.m. on relatively calm days and when temperature was greater than 26°C. Average density of beetles during these times was estimated as ca 52 Mm−3. These insects represent a serious potential for reinfestation of stored grain.
A NEW BRAZILIANCYRTOBAGOUSHUSTACHE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) INTRODUCED INTO AUSTRALIA TO CONTROL SALVINIA
Authors: Calder A. A. , Sands D. P. A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA second species ofCyrtobagous, C. salviniaesp. n., introduced from Brazil into Australia for the biological control ofSalvinia molestaMitchell, is described, figured and compared withC. singularisHustache. The known distributions and host ranges of both species are discussed.
NEONASTES UPTONI SP. N. FROM THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, WITH NOTES ON THE HOLOTYPE AND DISTRIBUTION OF N. GLABRICOLLIS (MACLEAY) (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE: DYNASTINAE)
Authors: Carne P. B. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA second species of Neonastes Carne, N. uptoni, is described from the Northern Territory. Notes are made on the holotype and distribution of the type‐species, N. glabricollis.
ESTABLISHMENT AND SURVIVAL OF LARVAE OF ONITIS CAFFER BOHEMAN (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE) IN ARTIFICIALLY MADE BROOD BALLS AND DUNG SLABS
Authors: Edwards Penelope B. , Aschenborn H. H. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractMethods of setting eggs and newly hatched larvae of Onitis caffer in hand‐made dung balls and in dung slabs were tested. Best survival of eggs and highest larval survival and establishment rates were achieved at 22 °C by (i) leaving eggs in natural broods for as long as possible before extracting them, (ii) discarding late hatching eggs (last 8%), (iii) incubating eggs in a grid with separate compartments for each egg, and (iv) setting larvae in either dung balls or slabs placed in soil, with larval chambers open to the air. Early larval survival in dung slabs was equal to the best obtained in individual dung balls (89%). Egg hatch rates and larval establishment rates were similar to those recorded in natural broods (82% hatch and 94–97% establishment).