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THE BIOLOGY OF LEPIDIOTA REULEAUXI BRENSKE (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE), A PEST OF SUGARCANE IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Authors: Kuniata L. S. , Young G. R. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractLarvae of the canegrub Lepidiota reuleauxi have become pests of commercial sugarcane in Papua New Guinea. The biology of L. reuleauxi was studied under field and laboratory conditions. The species is univoltine. Adult activity commenced soon after the onset of the rainy season. Adults emerged just before dusk for mating. Males aggregated, probably in response to pheromonal cues from females. The adults (both sexes) lived for 3–4 weeks but did not appear to feed. Larvae require live root material as an essential dietary component. Other larval food plants were Imperata cylindrica, Saccharum spontaneum, Panicum maximum, Pennisetum purpureum and Zea mays. The biology of L. reuleauxi is compared with those of other Lepidiota spp. attacking sugarcane.
A SURVEY OF RHOPALOSIPHUM PADI (L.) (HEMIPTERA: APHIDIDAE) AND OTHER WHEAT‐INFESTING CEREAL APHIDS FLYING OVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA IN 1989
Authors: Barro P. J. De 
Published: April 2007

AbstractIn 21 trap locations across South Australia Rhopalosiphum padi was the most commonly trapped species of cereal aphid. Metopolophium dirhodum (Walker) and Sitobion nr fragariae were rarely trapped at any of the locations other than the Waite Institute. The trap catches of R. padi peaked twice. The first, an autumn peak, began in late April and continued through until the end of May, coinciding with the production of alatoid nymphs in perennial grass pastures. The second, winter peak commenced in July and continued through to the end of sampling, coinciding with alatoid nymph production in annual volunteer grasses and wheat crops. M. dirhodum and S. nr fragariae had only one peak which occurred in winter‐spring.
GROWTH AND SURVIVAL OF INOPUS RUBRICEPS (MACQUART) (DIPTERA: STRATIOMYIDAE) ON DIFFERENT CROP PLANTS
Authors: Samson P. R. , McLennan P. D. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractLarvae of the sugarcane soldier fly Inopus rubriceps fed on plants in the families Gramineae, Cruciferae, Cucurbitaceae (but not zucchini), Leguminosae, and Solanaceae in a pot experiment. Larvae grew faster under sugarcane, sorghum, legumes, and tomatoes than when crucifers, cucurbits, or capsicums were present. Plants with larger root systems were more favourable for growth. Larval growth was associated with increased survival. Fewer larvae may survive in fields between cropping cycles of sugarcane if ground is maintained as a bare fallow in comparison with a rotation with favourable host plants.
CUMBUNGI POLLEN AS A LABORATORY DIET FOR AMBLYSEIUS VICTORIENSIS (WOMERSLEY) AND TYPHLODROMUS DOREENAE SCHICHA (ACARI: PHYTOSEIIDAE)
Authors: James David G. , Whitney Jennifer 
Published: April 2007

AbstractPollen of cumbungi, Typha orientalis Presl, was used successfully as a laboratory diet for arenabased cultures of the phytoseiids Amblyseius victoriensis and Typhlodromus doreenae. Cultures on other pollen types declined rapidly after the second generation.
COMPARISON OF THE LIFE STAGES AND A FIELD GUIDE FOR DIALECTICA SCALARIELLA (ZELLER) (LEPIDOPTERA: GRACILLARIIDAE) AND STOMOPTERYX ISOCELIXANTHA (LOWER) (LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE)
Authors: Walsh P. G. , Woods W. M. , Dodd J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractIn Western Australia, Paterson's curse (Echium plantagineum) is attacked by two species of leaf mining moth, the larvae of which cause similar damage. One species is the introduced biological control agent Dialectica scalariella, the other is the native species Stomopteryx isocelixantha. Size, morphology and distribution of larval feeding mines can be used to separate these species in the field, enabling easy monitoring of the introduced biological control agent. The larval characteristics necessary for more positive identification are also described.
INFLUENCE OF ADULT BODY SIZE AND THE MALE PRONOTAL HORN ON PHENOTYPIC VARIATION IN ONTHOPHAGUS BINODIS THUNBERG (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE)
Authors: Cook* Dvid F. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe influence of adult body size and the male pronotal horn on phenotypic variation in offspring of the dung beetle Onthophagus binodis were examined in the laboratory. Female size predominantly determined the amount of dung provided to each brood mass, which had a significant influence on offspring survival. Large, horned males conferred a reproductive advantage to only large female parents through cooperation during brood mass production, increasing the average volume of their brood masses, offspring size, and the proportion of horned male progeny. Body size variation appears to have a large non‐genetic component, mainly influenced by the amount of dung provided to the larva. The male pronotal horn only developed on individuals with an elytron width greater than 3.6 mm, in response to the amount of dung provision in the brood mass.
IMMATURE STAGES OF NALA LIVIDIPES (DUFOUR) (DERMAPTERA: LABIDURIDAE)
Authors: Simpson G. B. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe egg and five nymphal instars of Nala lividipes are described. Instars are defined by the number of antennal segments and degree of wingbud development. Measurement and analyses of other body characters confirmed such definitions, although some overlap between instars occurred within each character, especially between later instars. Nymphs of N. lividipes can be distinguished easily from those of Labidura truncata Kirby (Labiduridae), Marava sp. (Spongiphoridae) and an unidentified species (Anisolabididae) using pygidial morphology.
A POSSIBLE EXPLANATION FOR SIZE DIFFERENCES IN THE METAPLEURAL GLANDS OF ANTS (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)
Authors: Angus C. J. , Jones M. K. , Beattie A. J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractPosterior thoraces of the queen, male and worker castes of the bull ants Myrmecia gulosa F. and M. urens Lowne were examined by light and scanning electron microscopy. Metapleural glands are present in queens and workers but absent in males. There are differences in gland size and cell number, both between species and between queen and worker castes. Our data, together with previously published data, show that cell number is positively correlated with overall body size, suggesting that variation in gland size is functionally related to surface area. Because metapleural secretions have strong antibiotic properties, this relationship may be to provide sufficient secretion to cover the integument.
VARIEGATED THISTLE (SILYBUM MARIANUM (L.)), A NON‐CROP HOST PLANT OF NEZARA VIRIDULA (L.) (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) IN SOUTHEASTERN QUEENSLAND
Authors: Clarke A. R. , Walter G. H. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractDuring spring in southeastern Queensland, Nezara viridula was found regularly on Silybum marianum. Adults were most commonly collected, but glasshouse trials confirmed that the plant would support nymphal development. The highly clumped distribution of individual adults and mating pairs on plants in the field suggested that the thistle may act as a focus of mating aggregations. The Mediterranean origin of the non‐crop host plants used by N. viridula in southeastern Queensland provides indirect evidence in support of the Mediterranean or North African origin of this species.
ESTIMATION AND CORRECTION OF EGG MORTALITY RATES FROM SAMPLE DATA OF TWO COEXISTING LEAF BEETLES (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE: PAROPSINI)
Authors: Mo J. H. , Farrow R. A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractFrom December 1988 to February 1989, five samples of egg populations of two coexisting paropsine leaf beetles, Paropsis atomaria Olivier and Chrysophtharta variicollis (Chapuis), were collected from a young Eucalyptus blakelyi plantation on the Australian National University campus in Canberra. The initial estimates of egg mortality rates were adjusted to take account of the effects of misclassification of mortality factors, and that collected egg batches had a shorter length of time in which they were exposed to mortality factors than their field counterparts. The estimates of parasitisation and predation rates increased substantially at each step, while the estimates of mortality rates due to other factors decreased at the first step, but increased at the second step. The importance for appropriate adjustments is discussed.
VIRGIN PRODUCTION OF FEMALE OFFSPRING IN A USUALLY ARRHENOTOKOUS WASP, SPALANGIA ENDIUSWALKER (HYMENOPTERA: PTEROMALIDAE)
Authors: Bandara H. M. J. , Walter G. H. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Spalangia endius, a parasitoid of house fly puparia, is usually arrhenotokous. We report results which demonstrate that some virgin females also produce female offspring. The limited evidence available suggests this ability is not transmitted to subsequent generations.
ISCHNAUCHEN,A NEW GENUS FORAPHIORHYNCHUS COSTATUSMcKEOWN (COLEOPTERA: CERAMBYCIDAE)
Authors: Scambler D. J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractIschnauchengen.n. is described forAphiorhynchus costatusMcKeown, which is redescribed, designated as type species, and placed in the tribe Psilomorphini.
REVIEW OF THE AUSTRALIAN EPILACHNINAE (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE)
Authors: Li C. S. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe Australian Epilachninae are reviewed. Epilachna dawkinsi is described. New synonymies established are: E. pardalis (Boisduval, 1835) with Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (Fabricius, 1775); E. doryca (Boisduval, 1835) and E. philippinensis Dieke, 1947 with H. vigintisexpunctata (Boisduval, 1835); and E. terraereginae Blackburn, 1895 with H. suffusa (Crotch, 1874). Henosepilachna Li, 1961 is removed from synonymy with Epilachna Chevrolat, 1834. New combinations proposed are: H. vigintisexpunctata (Boisduval), H. cucurbitae (Richards, 1983), H. mjoebergi (Weise, 1923), H. urvillei (Montrouzier, 1861) and H. suffusa (Crotch), all transferred from Epilachna Chevrolat. E. undecimvariolata (Boisduval, 1835) recorded from Tasmania is shown to be a misidentification. A key to the two genera and 10 species known in Australia is provided. A lectotype is designated for Epilachna borealis (Fabricius, 1775), the genotype of Epilachna.
EARLY STAGES, BIOLOGY AND TAXONOMIC STATUS OFTISIPHONE HELENA(OLLIFF) (LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE: SATYRINAE)
Authors: Braby M. F. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe early stages, male genitalia and general biology of Tisiphone helena are described and compared with those of T. abeona (Donovan). T. helena larvae feed on Gahnia sieberiana Kunth and G. aspera Spreng. (Cyperaceae), although the former is the preferred host plant. Mean developmental times of egg, larva and pupa at 24.5°C are 10.3, 101.1 and 15.8 d, respectively. Females are monogamous and reproductively active soon after emergence in the late dry season. Morphological and behavioural differences between the immature stages of T. helena and T. abeona are minor. They diverge in the final instar with T. helena exhibiting strong polymorphism; larvae vary from green to brown with intermediate morphs. Differences in male genitalia between the two taxa provide support for the recognition of T. helena as a distinct taxon. The ecology of T. helena is briefly discussed and compared with that of other Australian tropical Satyrinae.
THE MYRMECOPHILOUS ORGANS OFARHOPALA MADYTUSFRUHSTORFER (LEPIDOPTERA: LYCAENIDAE)
Authors: Hill C. J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe myrmecophilous organs of the larva and pupa of A. madytus are described and compared to some other lycaenid species. In keeping with other myrmecophiles, the larvae of A. madytus possess both a Newcomer's organ and tentacular organs. They also produce stridulations by rapid vibration of abdominal segments five and six. The pupae of A. madytus have a stridulatory organ which is typical of lycaenids, but also appear to possess a functional Newcomer's organ and modified tentacular organs. The importance of vibration as a previously ignored means of ant‐lycaenid communication is emphasised.
Abundance and Spaital Distribution of Mosquitoes at Lake Bullawarra, Queensland (Diptera: Culicidae)
Authors: Fanning I. D. , MARKS E. N. , WILLIAMS G. M. , KAY B. H. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTDuring 1976–78, seven trips were made to Lake Bullawarra and 29,118 mosquitoes comprising 19 species were collected. Vertical and horizontal distribution of mosquitoes was investigated using chicken baited traps at three different heights (0,6 and 12 m) and three horizontal distances from shore (0, 31 and 57 m). Culex quinque fasciatus was the most localised species, being captured at ground level and close to the lake shore. Culex annulirostris, Anopheles annulipes s.l. and Aedes eidsvoldensis were also more common close to the ground, but no significant differences in the distribution of these species were found away from the lake edge. These species were also the most common in the majority of the other collections.
A Survey of Organophosphate Susceptibility in Populations of Bovicola ovis (Schrank) (Phthiraptera: Trichodectidae)
Authors: LEVOT GARRY W. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTA toxicological survey of 28 field populations of the sheep body louse, Bovicola ovis, identified only one strain whose response to diazinon was recognisably separate from the normally distributed responses of the other strains. the resistance factor (at LC50) of this strain was about 9 times. Resistance to diazinon correlated positively with resistance to coumaphos, but not to propetamphos. the lack of correlation between strain resistances to diazinon and cypermethrin indicates that organophosphate chemicals can be recommended to woolgrowers whose flocks are infested by pyrethroid‐resistant lice. Conversely, the results presented here suggest that, at least for the diazinon‐resistant strain, a pyrethroid or propetamphos treatment would be the most appropriate control option.
Relationships of the Australian GenusSynercticusNewman (Coleoptera: Boridae)
Authors: LAWRENCE JOHN F. , POLLOCK DARREN A. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTSynercticusNewman is diagnosed and placed in Synercticinae, subfam. n. within the Boridae. Comparisons are made with the other genera of Boridae (BorosHerbst,LecontiaChampion) and members of the related family Pythidae.OsphyoplesiusWinkler is removed from the Boridae and tentatively placed in the Pythidae. the known geographic distribution ofSynercticus heteromerusNewman (=Aposyla piceaPascoe, syn. n.) is given.
Antennal Morphology of Nacoliea octasema (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Authors: Wilkie LANCE 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThe antennal morphology of Nacoliea octasema, is described from specimens collected in northern Queensland, where it is a serious pest of bananas. the following categories of sensilla are described: Böhms bristles, trichoid sensilla (two morphs), basiconic sensilla, chaetic sensilla (two morphs), coeloconic sensilla, and styloconic sensilla. Significant sexual dimorphism was observed, in terms of numbers of flagellum segments and numbers of type 2 trichoid sensilla, probably associated with the detection of a female sex attractant pheromone.
Monitoring and Identification of Thrips palmi Karny (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
Authors: LAYLAND J. K. , UPTON M. , BROWN H. H. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTA brief introduction is given to Thrips palmi, a horticultural pest recently introduced to Australia. Methods developed in the Northern Territory to trap thrips with blue sticky‐board traps and water‐tray traps for monitoring purposes and the techniques used for rapid preparation and identification are described. A brief description of specific characters which may be used to differentiate between T. palmi and four other closely related, economic species found in Australia is provided.
Preliminary Observations on Eumetopina sp. (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) as a Vector of Ramu Stunt Disease of Sugarcane in Papua New Guinea
Authors: KUNIATA L. S. , YOUNG G. R. , PAIS E. , JONES P. , NAGARAJA H. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTA pot trial conducted in 1992 at Ramu Sugar Ltd., Papua New Guinea, indicated that the leafhopper Eumetopina sp. was most effective in the transmission of Ramu stunt disease of sugarcane. Ramu stun:‐like symptoms were first observed in test sugarcane plants 9–12 weeks after the introduction of infected insects.
Control of Larvae of Antitrogus consanguineus (Blackburn) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) by Injection of Metarhizium anisopliae Conidia into Soil
Authors: ALLSOPP P. G. , McGILL N. G. , LICASTRO K. A. , MILNER R. J. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACT Metarhizium anisopliae strain EF173 grown on 2 kg lots of wheat grain in autoclave bags yielded 3.99 × 1013 conidia per bag. an aqueous suspension of conidia was injected into the soil around sugarcane plants infested with southern one‐year canegrub Antitrogus consanguineus at the rate of 7.5 × 1010 conidia per plant. the number of larvae decreased 42% by 64 d post‐treatment. 49% of the surviving larvae died from M. anisopliae after an additional 25‐d incubation period in the laboratory. In another trial, a higher dose of 3.75 × 1011 conidia per plant was applied, yet there was no significant reduction in larval numbers 42 d post‐treatment. However, 59% of live larvae removed from treated plots and held in the laboratory died from M. anisopliae infection within 25 d. Injection of liquid formulations of M. anisopliae conidia has considerable potential for use in the control of canegrubs; the greatest constraint is the long time to achieve significant mortality.
Identity of Two Phycitine Pests on Macadamia (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae)
Authors: HORAK MARIANNE 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThe correct taxonomic identity of the “macadamia flower caterpillar” (Cryptoblabes hemigypsaTurner) and the “kernel grub” (Assara seminivale(Turner)) is established and the two species are redescribed and figured.C. hemigypsahas generally been misidentified asHomoeosoma vagellaZeller, andA. seminivalehas been referred to asCataremnasp., a misspelling ofCateremnaMeyrick which is a junior subjective synonym ofAssaraWalker.
Life Table and Key Factor Studies of Ctenarytaina thysanura Ferris and Klyver (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) on Boronia megastigma Nees. ex Bartl. (Rutaceae) in Tasmania
Authors: MENSAH R. K. , MADDEN J. L. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThe psyllid pest Ctenarytaina thysanura was studied intensively in Tasmania, Australia for nine generations from 1986 to 1989, and the identification and quantification of different mortality factors determined by key factor analysis. the analysis identified mortalities of late stage nymphs as key factors influencing C. thysanura populations. Simple graphical analysis suggested that the more predators and parasitoids there are per prey individual the higher the relative prey mortality and that predators and parasitoids acted as regulating agents at low psyllid densities but once the psyllid attained higher densities the negative feedback regulating effect is disengaged. the predators and parasitoids acted in a delayed density dependent manner with a negative feedback delay of two generations. In the absence of these agencies, through indiscriminate spraying, psyllid numbers increased significantly to be ultimately limited by an absence of the essential resource, the terminal shoot. Intraspecific competition for space and food during host plant deterioration resulted in reduction of size and emigration of adult psyllids.
The Identity of Dacus limbipennis Macquart (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Authors: DREW R. A. I. , HANCOCK D. L. , WHITE I. M. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACT Dacus limbipennis Macquart, described from Indonesia, is placed as a new synonym of the West African Dacus armatus Fabricius. the type‐locality “Java” is considered an error.
Acalolepta vastator(Newman) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Infesting Grapevines in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales 2. Biology and Ecology
Authors: GOODWIN S. , PETTIT M. A. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTResearch into seasonal development of fig longicorn,Acalolepta vastator, demonstrated an annual life cycle with adults emerging between October and March, with a 12–21 d pre‐ovipositional period and longevity up to 6 months. Peak adult emergence occurred in January and February and male: female sex ratio varied between 1:1 and 1:2. Males outnumbered females in the early emergence period, whilst females were more numerous between January and March. Peak oviposition also occurred between January and March, with the base of young vine canes on main or secondary arms less preferred as an oviposition site (49%) than the trunk (51%). Data indicated that while, on average, 2.25 eggs were laid per female and up to six new egg laying sites may be selected per vine, only 0.8 mature larvae per vine survived. Egg hatch with a 60% success rate took 2–4 d and early larval development occurred on and just under the surface of the bark during the first four instars. Nine larval instars were identified with a mean total larval period of 38 weeks. Pupae were recorded from August and had a developmental period of around 20 d. No parasites or predators were recorded, butBeauvaria bassianadid infect a small number of larvae during wet conditions in the field. Data show that 75% of mature larvae occur in the trunk, with over 60% of all larvae completing their development in the area proximal to the fork in the grapevine.
The Distribution, Status and Habitat Associations of the Satyrine (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) Fauna of Northeastern Australia
Authors: BRABY M. F. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThe geographic distribution, relative abundance and habitat associations of tropical satyrine butterflies were studied in north‐eastern Australia in 1990‐92. Three species, Mycalesis evara, Ypthima pusilla and Geitoneura klugii, are excluded from the region so that only 16 species are now recognised north of the Tropic of Capricorn. of these, Melanitis amabilis has not been recorded from Australia since 1910; M. constantia is restricted to Murray Island, Torres Strait; Orsotriaena medus, may now only occur in the Torres Strait islands; while Heteronympha merope appears to be a rare southern vagrant. the remaining 12 species occurred predominantly in the moist coastal lowland area, and few penetrated the drier inland zone. Most intruded into montane areas, but, with the exceptions of Melanitis leda, Hypocysta metirius and Tisiphone helena, were comparatively scarce in this zone. the tropical satyrine fauna, which comprises northern, southern and endemic elements, is relatively species poor compared with that of temperate south‐eastern Australia.
Phenology and Food Preferences of Labidura truncata Kirby (Dermaptera: Labiduridae) in Western Victoria
Authors: HORNE P. A. , EDWARD C. L. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThe native earwig Labidura truncata was relatively abundant in pitfall traps at a site in cropping land in the Wimmera region of Victoria. It was an important predator and attacked a range of soft‐bodied insects, including pest species. Weekly pitfall‐trapping from April 1993 to March 1994 yielded the greatest numbers between November and February when both juveniles and adults were present. Peak numbers of winged adults were obtained in November and December, with initially greater numbers of males than females.
An Artificial Diet Suitable for Testing Antimetabolic Products Against Sugarcane Whitegrubs (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
Authors: ALLSOPP P. G. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThe suitability of three artificial diets for testing the effects of antimetabolic products on the development and survival of melolonthine canegrubs was tested. One diet based on wheat germ and casein resulted in the best growth rate and survival in larvae of Antitrogus parvulus Britton and Lepidiota negatoria Blackburn and was successfully used to test the effects of soybean trypsin inhibitor on larvae of A. consanguineus (Blackburn). the same diet without sucrose was less effective, but should be useful for testing sugar‐binding lectins.