bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
THE OCCURRENCE OF HELIOTHIS PUNCTIGERA WALLENGREN AND H. ARMIGERA (HÜBNER) IN INLAND AUSTRALIA
Authors: Gregg P. C. , McDonald G. , Bryceson K. P. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractPopulations of Heliothis punctigera and H. armigera in the arid and semi‐arid rangeland areas of southwestern Queensland and northern South Australia were studied by pheromone and fermentation trapping of adults and by sweep netting of larvae. H. armigera was captured approximately 450 km further inland than previously recorded, but only in low numbers. No evidence of breeding was found. By contrast, H. punctigera was commonly collected, particularly after winter and spring rain. Larvae were found on daisies and other ephemeral plants. The results are discussed in relation to the migratory behaviour of Heliothis spp. and the implications for management in cropping areas.
FIRST RECORD OF VISAYANOCORINAE (HEMIPTERA: REDUVIIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA WITH DESCRIPTION OF A NEW GENUS AND TWO NEW SPECIES
Authors: Malipatil M. B. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractCarayonia australiensis sp.n. from north Queensland and the Northern Territory and Wardamanocoris formosus gen.n., sp.n. from the Northern Territory are described and illustrated as the first representatives of Visayanocorinae from Australia. The new genus is treated as an aberrant member of the Visayanocorinae. The original descriptions of Carayonia Villiers and Visayanocorinae are expanded to accommodate the new taxa.
A FERMENTATION TRAP FOR SELECTIVELY MONITORING ACTIVITY OF MYTHIMNA CONVECTA (WALKER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: McDonald Garrick 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA fermentation trap which selectively attracts Mythimna convecta, but few other noctuid moths is described. It uses a standard cone trap design, based on a metal frame covered in open gauze with inner skirt at its base and removable catch bag at its apex. A food lure of port wine, sugar and water is suspended below.
A COMPARISON OF TRAPPING TECHNIQUES FOR MYTHIMNA CONVECTA (WALKER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: McDonald Garrick , Farrow Roger A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThree trap types and 3 food lures were tested for their effectiveness in monitoring field populations of the common armyworm moth, Mythimna convecta (Walker). The traps comprised 1 UV light trap and 2 types of fermentation traps, namely a simple lure pail (‘lure pot'), into which the moths fell and drowned, and a cone trap built over a covered lure pot, the ‘FE trap'. The food lures comprised diluted port wine and sugar, red wine and sugar, and a synthetic lure. There was no significant difference in the attractiveness of wine and port lures, while the synthetic lure did not catch any moths. A vehicle‐mounted net provided an independent measure of airborne density and species composition of the noctuid population at 1 study site. The light trap did not catch many M. convecta. The 2 types of fermentation trap caught similar numbers of M. convecta, although the FE trap had several advantages over the lure pot: the dry moth catches were easier to recover; there was greater selectivity for M. convecta over other abundant noctuids, particularly Agrotis infusa (Boisduval); and the variation in nightly catches more accurately reflected those of the field populations of M. convecta, particularly those engaged in surface or trivial flight.
URABA LUGENS WALKER (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE): LARVAL SURVIVAL AND PARASITOID BIOLOGY IN THE FIELD IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Authors: Allen Geoff R. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractTwenty‐two species were found in the parasitoid complex attacking Uraba lugens Walker: 11 primary parasitoids, 10 hyperparasitoids and 1 facultative hyperparasitoid. All immature stages of U. lugens were parasitised, with larval parasitoids killing hosts from the third instar onwards. The majority of parasitoids were found in both the summer and the winter generations of U. lugens, and at least 4 of the primary parasitoids produced more than 1 generation per generation of the host. Parasitoids were collected from hosts on several species of Eucalyptus. The longevity of adult female parasitoids in the complex varied between 8 and 254 days. Of the hyperparasitoids, many were gregarious and polyphagous, and all but 1 species parasitised the pupae of primary parasitoids.High mortality occurred among early instar larvae of U. lugens, but older instars were much less affected by mortality factors. The survival of larvae between trees and even between different groups on the 1 tree was variable. Caging of larvae greatly increased overall survival and decreased the fluctuations in mortality between larvae on different trees. Although parasitism was very high in some individual groups, it accounted for only a small proportion of mortality of U. lugens. Hyperparasitism and the presence of many polyphagous primary parasitoids in the complex may be a contributing factor to the low levels of parasitism observed on U. lugens.
REDESCRIPTION OF PHYLLOLYMA SCOTT (HEMIPTERA: PSYLLOIDEA) AND DESCRIPTION OF THREE NEW SPECIES
Authors: Taylor K. L. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractPhyllolyma Scott and P. rufa (Froggatt) are redescribed and three new species are described. Two have unusual lerp‐forming habits: P. marginicola sp.n. forms bivalve lerps in the margins of Eucalyptus leaves, and P. mituliformis sp.n. also forms bivalve lerps but on the leaf surface. In both of these species the base of the lerp is embedded in the leaf tissue. The lerp of the third new species P. maculata sp.n. is unknown.
BIOLOGY OF LONGITARSUS FLAVICORNIS (STEPHENS) (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE) AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN CONTROLLING RAGWORT (SENECIO JACOBAEA L.) IN TASMANIA
Authors: Ireson J. E. , Friend D. A. , Holloway R. J. , Paterson S. C. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractMonitoring established field populations of an introduced French strain of Longitarsus flavicornis in Tasmania in 1985/86 showed that newly‐emerged adults were first recorded in early December, with peak emergences occurring in January. Oviposition commenced in January, first instar larvae were recorded from mid‐February and the first pupae were collected in early November. Laboratory studies suggested that eggs laid in the field in late autumn may not hatch until the following spring. Evidence is presented that prevailing weather conditions may have initially restricted establishment and spread of L. flavicornis in some areas. Ragwort density was reduced at 2 monitored sites where L. flavicornis was established. Ragwort populations, which initially consisted of plants with both single and multi‐crowns, and shoots from a range of size and development classes, were replaced by populations dominated by plants with single crowns and small rosettes. These observations indicate that L. flavicornis can be effective in controlling ragwort.
REVISION OF LEIOPROCTUS (PROTOMORPHA) RAYMENT (HYMENOPTERA: COLLETIDAE) WITH DESCRIPTION OF TWO NEW SPECIES
Authors: Maynard G. V. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Leioproctus (Protomorpha) Rayment is revised. Two new species, L. (P.) alloeopus and L. (P.) plautus, are described and illustrated together with the type species, L. (P.) tarsalis (Rayment). Two species previously in L. (Microcolletes) Michener, L. minutus (Cockerell) and L. fallax (Cockerell), are placed in Protomorpha. Microcolletes is synonymised with Protomorpha. A key enables identification of all species.
REVISION OFLEIOPROCTUS (CLADOCERAPIS)COCKERELL (HYMENOPTERA: COLLETIDAE)
Authors: Maynard G. V. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractLeioproctus (Cladocerapis)Cockerell is revised and 2 new species,L. (C.) floccosusandL. (C.) ignicolor, are described. The following new synonyms are proposed:Paracolletes carinatifronsCockerell, 1929 =Cladocerapis colmaniRayment, 1950 andCladocerapis goraeensisRayment, 1953;Paracolletes incanescensCockerell, 1913 =Paracolletes punctiventrisCockerell, 1929 andCladocerapis persooniaeRayment, 1950;Paracolletes speculiferusCockerell, 1921 =Cladocerapis heroniiRayment, 1935,Cladocerapis woyensisRayment, 1935 andCladocerapis hackeriRayment, 1950. A key to the 9 species now included in the subgenus is provided. Most species appear to be oligolectic on flowers ofPersooniaspp. (Proteaceae).
A NEW GENUS OF PTILODACTYLIDAE (COLEOPTERA: ELATERIFORMIA) FROM NORTH QUEENSLAND, WITH DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESUMED LARVA
Authors: Lawrence J. F. , Stribling J. B. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractAustrolichas monteithi, gen. et sp. n., is described from tropical North Queensland. The genus is placed in the subfamily Cladotominae, and comparisons are made with other cladotomine genera. The presumed larva ofA. monteithiis described; it shares unique features of the abdominal apex with the cladotomine genusParalichasWhite.
THE TASMANIAN CUSHION PLANT MOTH NEMOTYLA ORIBATES GEN.N., SP.N.: SYSTEMATICS AND BIOLOGY (LEPIDOPTERA: OECOPHORIDAE: XYLORYCTINAE)
Authors: Nielsen Ebbe S. , McQuillan Peter B. , Common Ian F. B. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe adult of Nemotyla oribates gen.n., sp.n. (Oecophoridae: Xyloryctinae) is described; this taxon has several remarkable specialisations not otherwise recorded in the Xyloryctinae. The species is restricted to Tasmania's highest mountains where the larvae feed in cushion plants. Biological observations are summarised. The lack of speciation among its isolated populations is explained as recent fragmentation of a previously widespread population.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE EGGS OF SOME AUSTRALIAN PSYLLOIDEA (HEMIPTERA)
Authors: Taylor G. S. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe size, structure and mode of deposition of the eggs of a number of Australian species of Psylloidea (Hemiptera) are described. Interspecific variation in length and relative size of the pedicel of the egg is recorded and the function of the pedicel in regard to these differences is discussed.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FOUR COMMERCIAL FLY TRAPS AT CATCHING INSECTS
Authors: Dadour I. R. , Cook D. F. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractCatches from four commercially‐available fly traps were compared in the Perth metropolitan area over a 4‐week period in February/March 1989. The traps were set up according to the manufacturers’ instructions in 24 backyards. Every 7 d the traps were emptied and all the insects were identified and counted. Three of the four traps were successful in catching large numbers of blowflies, bush flies and house flies. Other insects representing 24 families were also caught in these traps.
TWO NEW SPECIES OF ANTHAXOMORPHUS DEYROLLE (COLEOPTERA: BUPRESTIDAE: TRACHYINAE) FROM THE AUSTRALASIAN REGION
Authors: Williams G. A. , Weir T. A. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Anthaxomorphus queenslandicus sp.n. from North Queensland and A. bougainvillensis sp.n. from Bougainville I., Papua New Guinea, are described and figured, and all Australasian species of Anthaxomorphus are keyed. A. granulosus Deyrolle and A. papuanus Deyrolle are also discussed.
NOTES ON THE EXCAVATION OF A NEST OFMELOPHORUS BAGOTILUBBOCK IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)
Authors: Conway John R. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA dormant nest of the red honey ant,Melophorus bagoti, was excavated in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia in August 1987. The nest had 160 chambers, reached a depth of 1.75 m, and contained 2,849 workers and mobile repletes and a dealate queen. Aborigines are familiar with this honey ant, but do not normally eat its repletes.
STUDIES ON VECTOR COMPETENCE AND AUTOGENY IN CULEX SITIENS WIEDEMANN (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE)
Authors: Fanning I. D. , Mottram P. , Kay B. H. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractIn laboratory studies, Culex sitiens was found to be moderately susceptible to infection by Ross River (RR) virus with a TC ID50 estimated at 107.3/mosquito. Evidence of infection was found 4 d after ingestion of virus and mosquitoes were still infective at 18 d. The virus was transmitted to day‐old chickens from 4 d (10%) but maximum rates of transmission (33.3%) were reached 11–14 d after ingestion. Newly‐hatched larvae were fed both high (12.6 mg) and low (4.2 mg) diets and fed on 5–25% sucrose as adults. Only 4 out of 485 females fed on the high diet and 0 of 247 on the low diet, developed mature ova suggesting that autogeny is probably uncommon in nature. These studies suggest that Cx. sitiens may only play a limited role in the natural transmission of RR virus.
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION AND PEST STATUS OF NEZARA VIRIDULA (L.) (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Clarke Anthony R. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA mail survey was conducted to assess the current distribution and pest status of Nezara viridula, the green vegetable bug, in Australia. N. viridula is currently widely distributed in eastern and northern Australia, but is uncommon or rare in most of Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia. The bug is a significant pest in a broad belt from southeastern Queensland, through central N.S.W., to northern Victoria. While most commonly associated with soybean, N. viridula is also regularly found on other crops, including grain legumes, tomatoes and green beans. The results of a correlation analysis for 198 agricultural shires in Queensland, N.S.W. and Victoria show that the local pest status of N. viridula is not dependent on the area of crop hosts available. Results are discussed with reference to our current understanding of N. viridula biological control.
A NEW SPECIES AND SUBGENUS OF PERISCELIS LOEW FROM AUSTRALIA (DIPTERA: PERISCELIDIDAE)
Authors: Mathis W. N. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Periscelis (Notioscelis) fasciata subgen. et sp.n., from New South Wales and Queensland, is the first species of Periscelidinae to be described from Australian specimens. Family, subfamily, generic and subgeneric diagnoses and a key to subgenera of Periscelis are provided. Notioscelis is suggested to be the sister group of Periscelis sensu stricto based on morphological evidence.
DONACIA AUSTRALASIAEBLACKBURN: THE SOLE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SUBFAMILY DONACIINAE (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE) IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW GUINEA
Authors: Reid C. A. M. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA single species of the subfamily Donaciinae is recognised in Australia and New Guinea: Donacia (Cyphogaster) australasiae Blackburn (=D. inopinata Goecke syn.n.; =D. papuana Gressitt syn.n.). The adult and larva of this species are described and the distribution illustrated. D. australasiae occurs on water‐lilies of the genera Ondinea den Hartog, Nymphaea L. and Nymphoides Séguier. A lectotype is designated for D. australasiae.
DIEL PERIODICITIES OF ADULT EMERGENCE OF SOME CHIRONOMIDS (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) AND A MAYFLY (EPHEMEROPTERA: CAENIDAE) AT A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN WETLAND
Authors: Pinder, A. M. , Trayler, K. M. , Mercer, J. W. , Arena J. , Davis J. A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractDiel periodicities of adult emergence for three species of Chironomidae and one Caenidae from a Perth wetland were recorded during spring and summer. All chironomid species emerged mainly at dusk, regardless of sex, with the peak rate of emergence occurring during a 30 to 60 min interval beginning within 30 min of the time of light extinction. Light intensity appeared to be the major factor regulating the time of emergence. The emergence of the mayfly occurred at dawn during both spring and summer and may be controlled by an endogenous circadian rhythm.
NOTES ON THE DACINAE OF SOUTHERN CHINA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)
Authors: Guang‐qin, Liang , Hancock, David L. , Wei Xu , Fan Liang 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA 10‐year survey, using host fruit sampling and male lure trapping methods, has detected 18 species of Bactrocera Macquart and Dacus Fabricius in southern China. Of these, four (B. dorsalis (Hendel), B. minax (Enderlein), B. cucurbitae (Coquillett) and B. tau (Walker)) are of major economic importance. Notes are included on 17 further species not recorded during the survey. Dacus (Didacus) fuscans (Wang), new combination, is transferred from Sinodacus Zia, B. tuberculata (Bezzi) is newly recorded from China, and the first host or lure records are provided for B. rubigina (Wang), B. modicus (Hardy), B. hochii (Zia), B. isolata (Hardy), B. scutellaris (Bezzi), B. scutellata (Hendel), B. stenomus (Wang and Zhao) and D. trimacula (Wang).
COLOUR IN ADULTHELICOVERPA PUNCTIGERA(WALLENGREN) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) AS AN INDICATOR OF MIGRATORY ORIGIN
Authors: Hill L. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA seasonal change in the colour of Helicoverpa punctigera moths from pale spring to dark autumn populations in northern Tasmania is documented. Laboratory‐rearing trials showed that high pupal temperatures produce pale moths and lower temperatures produce darker moths irrespective of larval experience. The effect of photoperiod was not investigated. Field rearing trials showed that although overwintered local pupae can emerge as early as 29 October, these adults and those from local pupae emerging in summer are darker than most of the moths appearing suddenly each September in Tasmania. The existence of a primarily pupal temperature‐mediated variation in wing colour, if substantiated by further research, will assist in the study of migratory Helicoverpa moths.
SPECIES COMPOSITION AND SEASONAL ABUNDANCE OF THRIPS (THYSANOPTERA) ON COTTON IN THE NAMOI VALLEY
Authors: Wilson L. J. , Bauer L. R. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractData for four seasons are presented on the seasonal abundance and species composition of thrips on cotton in the Namoi Valley, N.S.W. Adult thrips had three peaks of abundance in each season, with the species composition changing from predominantly Thrips tabaci Lindeman early, to T. imaginis Bagnall mid‐season and Frankliniella schultzei (Trybom) late season. Both T. tabaci and F. schultzei appear to breed and develop successfully on cotton, with peaks of immatures occurring in line with peaks in adult abundance. In contrast, T. imaginis did not seem to thrive on cotton, as indicated by the low numbers of immatures recorded relative to the other two species, even when it was dominant in adult populations. The data indicate that T. tabaci is the most important early‐season thrips species on cotton in the Namoi Valley.
Predators and Parasitoids of Megachile rotundata (F.) (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), in South Australia
Authors: WOODWARD D. R. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACT Melittobia australica Girault parasitised 19% of the estimated viable population (1,340 prepupae) of leafcutting bee (Megachile rotundata) cells during the 1988–89 season. This parasitic wasp was successfully controlled by cool storage of leafcutting bee prepupae at 2–4°C with the result that no live parasitoids emerged during the following seasons incubation. No M. australica were detected in the field during the 1989/90 season. It is suggested that establishment of a feral population of M. rotundata in South Australia would be slowed, but not prevented by predation of nest cells and adults by ants, parasitism of cells by the indigenous wasp M. australica and possible predation of adults by birds.
The Identity of Burbunga gilmorei (Distant) and B. inornata Distant (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) with Descriptions of Two Allied New Species
Authors: MOULDS M. S. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACT Burbunga gilmorei (Distant) is confined to Western Australia. It is redescribed and a closely allied Queensland and New South Wales species, which in the past has been widely accepted as being B. gilmorei, is described as Burbunga queenslandica sp.n. Another allied species, B. parva sp.n., is described from the Northern Territory. the status of B. inornata Distant, 1905, is briefly discussed.
The Australian Distribution of Mictis profana (F.) (Hemiptera: Coreidae) and its Life Cycle on Mimosa pigra L.
Authors: FLANAGAN G. J. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTAdults of Mictis profana feeding on Mimosa pigra (Mimosaceae) live for 3.5 months and the life cycle is completed in 38 d. M. profana occurs throughout mainland Australia, but is absent from Tasmania. Its hosts include native and introduced plants. Its distribution is concurrent with the current and potential range of Mimosa pigra. Potential biocontrol of M. pigra by M. profana is discussed.
Evaluation of the Juvenile Hormone Mimic Pyriproxyfen (S‐31183) Against Nuisance Chironomids (Diptera: Chironomidae), with Particular Emphasis on Polypedilum nubifer (Skuse)
Authors: TRAYLER K. M. , PINDER A. M. , DAVIS J. A. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTLaboratory bioassays of the juvenile hormone mimic pyriproxyfen against late instar larvae of the nuisance chironomid Polypedilum nubifer revealed that 0.01 ppm pyriproxyfen caused a 90% inhibition of emergence of this species. A field trial of pyriproxyfen at 0.01 ppm was conducted using in situ enclosures. Pyriproxyfen significantly reduced the emergence of P. nubifer and another chironomid, Kiefferulus intertinctus (Skuse), for 24 d. Larval abundances of these species were not affected by the pesticide application. Pyriproxyfen may provide a satisfactory alternative pesticide to organophosphate control agents currently in use, particularly in highly eutrophic wetlands.
Competition for Herbage by Phaulacridium vittatum (Sjöstedt) (Orthoptera: Acrididae) and Sheep During Summer Drought
Authors: BAILEY P. , FRENSHAM A. , HINCKS A. , NEWTON M. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTWingless grasshopper (Phaulacridium vittatum_ populations inhabiting grassdominant sheep rangeland in the south‐east of South Australia reached peak biomass in summer and possibly competed with sheep for available herbage when pastures were drying off. Laboratory studies indicated adult wingless grasshopper (WG) ate clover species at faster rates than other herbage species on the rangeland, while most dicotyledonous species were eaten at faster rates than grasses. the point of competition between WG and sheep is in respect to green clover. Calculated daily consumption rates of clover by WG indicate that for densities of 10 per m2, they have maximum daily potential consumption 0.85 dry sheep equivalents (DSEs) per ha and proportional consumption at higher densities. Field densities of 10–20 WG per m2 are common in some seasons on rangelands in southern Australia and may exceed 30 per m2 in patches. Competition for perennial clovers may occur during summer with a maximum potential value of 2.6 DSEs per ha in years when WG are generally dense (30 per m2).
Cicindela (Rivacindela) gillesensis, a New Tiger Beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) from South Australia
Authors: HUDSON P. J. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACT Cicindela (Rivacindela) gillesensis sp.n. from the playa Lake Gilles is described and figured and additional records of the closely related C. (R.) ozellae Sumlin from Island Lagoon are given. Each species is recorded in sympatry with different, undescribed species of Cicindela L.