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THE DIGESTIVE AND MALE INTERNAL REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS OF SOME AUSTRALIAN ANTHOCORIDAE (HEMIPTERA)
Authors: Postle A. C. , Woodward T. E. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe digestive and male internal reproductive systems of 11 species of Australian Anthocoridae are described and figured. The alimentary canals and salivary glands show some specific differences; the reproductive systems are distinct at the tribal level. Results are discussed in relation to Carayon's system of classification.
SURVIVAL AND REPRODUCTION OF MUSCA VETUSTISSIMA WALKER (DIPTERA: MUSCIDAE) AND A SCARABAEINE DUNG BEETLE IN DUNG OF CATTLE TREATED WITH AVERMECTIN B1
Authors: Ridsdill‐Smith T. J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractDung was collected 1, 2, 4, 8 and 11 weeks after cattle were treated in the prescribed manner for nematode control in the spring with either an injection of 200 μg kg‐1 of avermectin B1 or a drench of levamisole hydrochloride. The avermectin B1 treatment affected survival of the bushfly, Musca vetustissima Walker, and breeding of the introduced dung beetle, Onthophagus binodis Thunberg. No bush flies survived from egg to adult in dung collected from animals treated with avermectin B1 2 weeks earlier, but survival rates returned to normal 8 weeks after treatment. Adult survival of O. binodis was not affected in dung of cattle treated with avermectin B1 but oviposition was reduced and immature survival was zero in dung from animals treated one week previously, returning to normal 8 weeks after treatment. Dung from cattle treated with avermectin B1 in summer and autumn would influence beetles little because most are not breeding then, but in spring when beetles are breeding the risk of harmful effects could be reduced by using an alternative treatment such as levamisole hydrochloride.
SEASONAL ABUNDANCE OF POTENTIAL MALARIA VECTORS IN THE TORRES STRAIT, 1985–861
Authors: Booth D. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractTo determine the potential malaria vectors and their seasonal abundance in the Torres Strait, EVS carbon dioxide baited light traps were placed on the major populated islands and operated weekly. Anopheles farauti Laveran s.l. was abundant on Boigu Island from April to late June and on Saibai Island from January to August. An hilli Woodhill and Lee was abundant on Boigu and Horn Islands from April to late June. An. farauti s.l. was also trapped on Horn, Yam and Yorke Islands, and An hilli on Saibai, Thursday and Yam Islands. An. amictus Edwards, An annulipes Walker s.l., An bancroftii Giles, An meraukensis Venhuis and An novaguinensis Venhuis were also recorded on various islands. The contrasting ecological characteristics of the islands were reflected in collections and it is suggested mosquito control strategies be tailored accordingly.
THE PIT‐LIGHT, A NEW TRAP FOR SOIL‐DWELLING INSECTS
Authors: Heap M. A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA new trap, the “pit‐light”, which combines features of a light trap and a pitfall trap is described. The pit‐light captures a wide range of insect species that move over the soil surface and selects against the mass of sundry flying insects captured by conventional light traps. The number of specimens and the range of soil‐dwelling species captured by the pit‐light is greater than for unbaited pitfall traps.
THE SPECIES COMPOSITION OF HELICOVERPA HARDWICK (HELIOTHIS OCHSENHEIMER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) INFESTATIONS ON TOBACCO IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
Authors: Titmarsh I. J. , Storey R. I. , Strickland G. R. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe species composition of Helicoverpa Hardwick (Heliothis Ochsenheimer) infesting tobacco crops in far north Queensland was investigated over 5 seasons ending 1980‐81. H. armigera (Hübner) and H. punctigera Wallengren were taken regularly. H. assulta Guenée was often present, but in very low numbers. Two specimens of Heliothis rubrescens (Walker) confirmed an earlier single record from tobacco in Queensland. In each season H. armigera predominated in larval collections from July until mid‐September. H. punctigera then became dominant during late September‐October in 4 seasons, and during January in the other. Species composition on cowpea, lucerne, pumpkin and sunflower followed the tobacco pattern during the last season.
A NEW GENUS OF BOGANIIDAE (COLEOPTERA) FROM AUSTRALIA, WITH OBSERVATIONS ON GLANDULAR OPENINGS, CYCAD ASSOCIATIONS AND GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION IN THE FAMILY1
Authors: Crowson R. A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe genus Athertonium is defined for a new species, A. parvum from eastern Australia, and a revised key to known genera of Boganiidae is provided. The occurrence of glandular openings in adult Boganiidae is reviewed, and some analogies with the languriid genera Pharaxonotha Reitter and Leucohimatium Rosenhauer are noted. The habits, relationships to Cycadaceae, and geographical distribution in the family are reviewed in relation to new evidence. Possible relationships to Nitidulidae and Chrysomeloidea are considered.
OVIPOSITION SITES OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (CANESTRINI) (ACARINA: IXODIDAE) IN STYLOSANTHES AND GRASS PASTURES
Authors: Wilson L. J. , Sutherst R. W. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractChoice of oviposition sites by the cattle tick Boophilus microplus was studied in pastures with various ratios of buffelgrass tussocks and the tropical legume Stylosanthes scabra cvs Fitzroy and Seca. The legumes trap host‐seeking larvae of the tick. More ticks oviposited adjacent to grass plants than Stylosanthes plants. The larger diameter of grass tussocks compared to the main stems of the legumes greatly reduced the probability of the ticks settling next to a legume. Similarly, wandering larvae were more likely to encounter and ascend a grass tussock than a legume plant. The results indicate that high legume to grass ratios are needed to ensure a useful level of tick control by tick‐trapping pasture legumes.
LABORATORY STUDIES ON RESISTANCE TO CYPERMETHRIN IN DAMALINIA OVIS (SCHRANK) (PHTHIRAPTERA: TRICHODECTIDAE)
Authors: Levot G. W. , Hughes P. B. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA treated surface technique to measure the response of the sheep body louse, Damalinia ovis to contact insecticides is described. The responses of 30 populations of D. ovis to the synthetic pyrethroid cypermethrin showed wide variation at LC95 and LC95. Half the populations sampled were considered as pyrethroid susceptible, based on 100% mortality at 5 ppm (or less) to cypermethrin. This suggests that factors other than pyrethroid resistance were responsible for inefficient lice control on the properties from which these populations were obtained. Lice surviving 5 ppm or greater were considered provisionally as resistant. When these individuals predominate, the proportion of the lice population killed by pour‐on treatments is insufficient to prevent detectable infestations being present soon after treatment.
ANOPHELES ANNULIPES WALKER (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) AT GRIFFITH, NEW SOUTH WALES. 2. BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR OF TWO SIBLING SPECIES
Authors: Foley D. H. , Bryan J. H. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractTwo 2 sibling species, previously concealed within Anopheles annulipes, are sympatric at Griffith. The species are provisionally designated as species A and species G. Larvae of both species were found together at some sites. However, relatively few larval habitats of species G were found suggesting that major habitats were undetected. Typical sites for species A were the margins of slow moving drainage canals with filamentous algae. Adults of species A were more abundant closer to Griffith township. Adults of species G were predominant away from Griffith in flooded rice and pasture areas. Species A females developed faster than species G females. In both species, nocturnal activity patterns were similar with most biting occurring in the first few hours after dusk with minor activity peaks around midnight and dawn. Paired EVS trap and human‐bait collections indicated that species A was the more anthropophilic.
A STUDY OF TWO SIBLING SPECIES OF ANOPHELES FARAUTI LAVERAN SENSU LATO (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) AT DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY
Authors: FOLEY D. H. , WHELAN P. , BRYAN J. H. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Anopheles farauti No. 1 and No. 3 from Darwin were identified by electrophoresis and aspects of their biology and behaviour compared. Greatest numbers of both sibling species were caught in the first few hours after dusk. In paired indoor and outdoor human landing collections, 10.5% of An. farauti No. 1 were caught indoors. CO2‐baited EVS traps caught 2.8 times more An. farauti s.l. than simultaneous human landing catches. An. farauti No. 3 was more attracted to traps than An. farauti No. 1. A host choice study revealed both sibling species preferred calf and pig to dog, human and fowls. There was no evidence of a difference in anthropophily between An. farauti No. 1 and No. 3. An. farauti No. 1 represented a greater proportion of trap catches near brackish water and An. farauti No. 3 in fresh water areas. The only larvae found were An. farauti No. 1 in brackish water near the coast. Adult density was greatest during the transition between wet and dry seasons (April‐May). Numbers of An. farauti No. 3 thereafter declined more rapidly than those of An. farauti No. 1.
EFFECTS OF SOIL TYPE AND MOISTURE ON DEVELOPMENT AND REPRODUCTION OF NALA LIVIDIPES (DUFOUR) (DERMAPTERA: LABIDURIDAE)
Authors: SIMPSON G. B. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Nala lividipes were reared from egg to adult using a loamy sand (sand) and a black cracking clay (clay) at moisture levels of 0, 5, 10 and 20% and 0, 15, 30,40 and 50%, respectively, at 29°C and a 12h: 12h photoperiod. Germinating grain sorghum was used as food. The longevity and fecundity of surviving adults were assessed using the same treatments as they experienced as immatures. Moisture had no influence on the duration of the egg stage. Nymphs took 2 weeks longer to complete development in sand at 5% than in other sand or clay treatments. Life‐table data indicate that population increases are possible when soil moisture is greater than 5% for sand, and at 30% or higher for clay. The most rapid population increases were in clay at 40% and 50% moisture. Equations were developed to predict soil moisture‐dependent survival of nymphs, fecundity of adults and total longevity.
ANOPHELES FARAUTI LAVERAN SENSU LATO AND AN. HILLI WOODHILL AND LEE (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) IN TORRES STRAIT, AUSTRALIA
Authors: FOLEY D. H. , BRYAN J. H. , BOOTH D. , FREEBAIRN C. G. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe sibling species composition of Anopheles farauti sensu lato in the Torres Strait islands was determined by cellulose acetate electrophoresis of isoenzymes. An. farauti No. 1 was widespread and the predominant species on all islands surveyed. An. farauti No. 2 was recorded on the southern islands of Horn and Prince of Wales. An. farauti No. 3 was not collected. Maximum biting activity of An. farauti No. 1 occurred around the middle of the night; insufficient An. farauti No. 2 were collected to determine biting activity. The majority of An. hilli fed before midnight although pre‐dawn activity peaks were also observed. In simultaneous indoor and outdoor collections, 11–64% of An. farauti No. 1 and 6–40% of An. hilli were caught indoors.
THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIES OF CHLAMISINI (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE)
Authors: REID C. A. M. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe occurrence of the tribe Chlamisini in Australia is reviewed. The 3 species are placed inChlamisusRafinesque. Two native species (C. aterrimus(Lea), comb.n. (=C. australisBryant syn.n.) andC. amyemaesp.n.) are described and compared with the recently introduced speciesC. mimosaeKarren.
EFFECT OF SIX CHEMICALS ON THE INSECTS, MITES, NEMATODES AND FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH IPS GRANDICOLLIS (EICHHOFF) (COLEOPTERA: SCOLYTIDAE) IN NORTHEASTERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Authors: Stone C. , Simpson J. A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThirty‐two species of insects, mites, nematodes and fungi were collected from brood galleries of Ips grandicollis in billets of Pinus elliottii after 30 days exposure to bark beetle infestation in northeastern New South Wales. Spray application of 6 selective biocides (pentabrite, busan 110, busan 30, lindane, dicofol and nilverm plus water as a control treatment) were used to elucidate interactions among the community associates of I. grandicollis. These interactions were: (1) the significant role of mites in spreading the fungal blue‐stain within the billet, and (2) regulatory predation of nematodes by the mite component. The nonfungicidal activity of nilverm and lindane was verified in a bioassay against I. grandicollis fungal associates on P. elliottii sapwood discs.
SEX‐RELATED MORPH FREQUENCIES IN ACRIDA CONICA (F.) (ORTHOPTERA: ACRIDIDAE)
Authors: Garlinge J. , Calver M. C. , Bradley J. S. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractGreen and brown morphs of the grasshopper Acrida conica (F.) occur sympatrically at several sites in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia. Collections of nymphs from 5 sites and adults from 6 sites showed that the morph frequencies were strongly sex‐related in the nymphs, where there were significantly more green females than green males. With adults the proportion of green males increased to near levels found in females.
CYCHRAMPTODINI, A NEW TRIBE OF NITIDULIDAE (COLEOPTERA) FROM AUSTRALIA
Authors: Kirejtshuk A. G. , Lawrence J. F. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA new tribe, Cychramptodini, is described, including 3 genera Cychramptodes Reitter, Miskoramus gen.n. and Cylindroramus gen.n. Comparisons are made between this tribe and other groups of Nitidulinae, including the Lawrencerosini. The following new species are described: Miskoramus pulcher, Cylindroramus accretus, C. dressleri, C. fraucai, C. macropunctatus, C. medvedevi, C. monteithi, C. moorei, C. nitens, C. rectifrons and C. uptoni.
MOSQUITOES (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) ATTRACTED TO HUMANS AND FOUR OTHER ANIMAL SPECIES AT DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY
Authors: Foley, D. H. , Bryan, Joan H. , Booth D. , Barnes A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractDuring a study on the attraction of Anopheles farauti s.l. to humans and 4 other animal species (calf, pig, dog and domestic fowl), 25,000 mosquitoes belonging to 19 other species in 5 genera were also collected. Data for 7 species were sufficient for analysis of variance. There were overall significant differences between the numbers caught at different baits for 4 species, Anopheles bancroftii. An. meraukensis, Culex annulirostris and Aedes lineatopennis. All 4 species were more attracted to pig and calf than humans while dog was also more attractive to An. meraukensis. The different bait animals did not significantly affect the numbers of Mansonia uniformis, Ae. vigilax and Ae. reesi that were captured.
TWO NEW SPECIES OFCARDIASPINACRAWFORD (HEMIPTERA: PSYLLIDAE) FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND TASMANIA
Authors: Taylor K. L. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Cardiaspina jerramungae sp.n., which has been damaging Eucalyptus occidentalis and some related species in Western Australia for the past 10 years, is described. C. jerramungae is most closely related to C. corbula Taylor, which is redescribed. Cardiaspina caestata sp.n. is described from Eucalyptus (Monocalyptus) regnans and E. (MO) delegatensis in Tasmania. The relationships between Cardiaspina Crawford and Hyalinaspis Taylor are discussed.
SCARABAEIDAE (COLEOPTERA) ASSOCIATED WITH PEANUTS IN SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
Authors: Rogers, D. J. , Brier H. B. , Houston K. J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe common scarabs associated with peanuts in southern Queensland are Heteronyx piceus Blanchard, H. rugosipennis Macleay, Sericesthis ino (Blackburn) and S. suturalis (Macleay) in the South Burnett, and Pseudoheteronyx basicollis Lea, H. sp. nr rugosipennis and S. suturalis at Clifton on the Darling Downs. A key to larvae of these species is presented. In the South Burnett, H. piceus is the major pest species, comprising 90% of larval populations under peanuts.
LARVICIDAL ACTIVITY OF STRAINS OF BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS FOR HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA (HÜBNER) AND HELICOVERPA PUNCTIGERA WALLENGREN (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) ESTIMATED USING A DROPLET‐FEEDING METHOD
Authors: Teakle R. E. , Caon G. , Grimshaw J. F. , Byrne V. S. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe potencies of 10 strains (seven subspecies) of Bacillus thuringiensis for Helicoverpa armigera and H. punctigera were compared using a droplet‐feeding method. Larvae were attracted to petri dishes for dosing using a light‐proof box, and imbibed the bacteria in droplets sprayed onto the dishes. The strains displayed a 300‐fold difference in potency for H. armigera and 750‐fold difference for H. punctigera. Two strains were equal to the commercial strain (subspecies kurstaki, serotype 3a3b) in potency against H. armigera, namely subspecies kenyae, serotype 4a4c and aizawai, serotype 7; and one, kenyae, serotype 4a4c, was also similar to the commercial strain against H. punctigera. The strains ranked similarly in potency against H. armigera and H. punctigera, suggesting that screening for potency against both Helicoverpa spp. can be accomplished by testing against only one of the species.
STENOMESIUS JAPONICUS (ASHMEAD) (HYMENOPTERA: EULOPHIDAE), A PARASITOID OF THE INTRODUCED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT DIALECTICA SCALARIELLA (ZELLER) (LEPIDOPTERA: GRACILLARIIDAE)
Authors: James David G. , Stevens Mark M. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe eulophid Stenomesius japonicus is recorded as a parasitoid of Dialectica scalariella, a leaf‐mining moth introduced into Australia from the Mediterranean region as a control agent for the weed Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse or Salvation Jane). Parasitism was only recorded at two of 27 locations sampled in southern New South Wales. However, at one of these sites more than 75% of D. scalariella larvae were affected.
ASPECTS OF THE BIOLOGY OF EURYMELOIDES PUNCTATA (SIGNORET) AND EURYMELA DISTINCTA SIGNORET (HEMIPTERA: EURYMELIDAE) FEEDING ON EUCALYPTS
Authors: Rozario S. A. , Gullan P. J. , Farrow R. A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe biology of the leafhoppers Eurymeloides punctata and Eurymela distincta was studied from December 1986 to June 1988 on CSIRO experimental eucalypt plantations near Canberra. These eurymelids are sap‐feeders on eucalypts and are attended by ants. E. punctata had three overlapping generations per year and overwintered mainly in the egg stage. Populations generally were restricted to small trees of Eucalyptus viminalis Labill. less than 3 years old and as these grew there was a progressive movement onto younger trees in the plantation. E. distincta had one generation per year and overwintered as adults. It occurred on larger trees in the plantation and also on mature eucalypts in the woodland surrounding the plantation. Eggs of each species were parasitised by different species of mymarid wasp. Nymphs of both species were parasitised by a dryinid wasp (Anteon sp.). Egg parasitisation was the main cause of mortality in E. punctata and mortality of early instars was higher than that of late instars.
CYTOCHROME P‐450 CONTENT AND ALDRIN EPOXIDASE ACTIVITY IN LARVAE OF A SUSCEPTIBLE AND A PYRETHROID‐RESISTANT STRAIN OF HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA (HÜBNER) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: Barden G. P. , Rose H. A. , Gunning R. V. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA pyrethroid‐resistant strain of Helicoverpa armigera showed 1.7‐fold higher cytochrome P‐450 concentration and 1.8‐fold higher aldrin epoxidase activity than a susceptible strain.
AUSTRALIAN CHARIPINAE (HYMENOPTERA: CYNIPOIDEA: CHARIPIDAE) DESCRIBED BY A. A. GIRAULT
Authors: Carver Mary 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Thoreauana nativa Girault, 1930, Dilyta mascagnini Girault, 1935, and Alloxysta thoreauini Girault, 1935 are assigned to the subfamily Charipinae (Hymenoptera: Cynipoidea: Charipidae). D. mascagnini and A. thoreauini are moved to Thoreauana Girault, 1930, which is removed from synonymy with Alloxysta Färster, 1869 (Charipidae: Alloxystinae). The paratype of T. nativa may not be conspecific with the holotype.
AN EFFICIENT METHOD OF MASS REARING TWO INTRODUCED PARASITOIDS OF NOCTUIDS (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: Harrington S. A. , Hutchinson P. , Dutch M. E. , Lawrence P. J. , Michael P. J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractA method is described for rearing two introduced parasitoids; Cotesia kazak (Telenga) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Helicoverpa spp. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Hyposoter didymator Thunberg (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) on cluster caterpillar, Spodoptera litura (F.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). It facilitates the production of large numbers of parasitoids for field release.
THE EFFECTS OF HOT‐WATER DIPPING, METHYL BROMIDE WITH OR WITHOUT COLD STORAGE AND GAMMA IRRADIATION ON EGG HATCH OFASYNONYCHUS CERVINUSBOHEMAN (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE)
Authors: Jessup, A. J. , Hood C. W. , Sloggett R. F. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractPreliminary studies were conducted on the potential for hot water, methyl bromide with or without cold storage, and gamma irradiation as quarantine treatments against eggs of Fuller's rose weevil on oranges intended for export to Japan. There was complete inhibition of egg hatch when infested Valencia oranges were dipped in water at 46°C for 75 min but there was severe damage to the fruit. Water dips at 50°C for 2 and 10 min and 52°C for 2 and 7 min reduced egg hatch by up to 66% with no fruit damage. Fumigation with 20 g/m3 methyl bromide (MB) for 2 h at 17°C followed by storage for 8 d at 1°C reduced egg hatch by 45%. Fumigation with 45 g/m3 MB at 17°C for 2 h and irradiation at 300 Gy reduced egg hatch by 98% and 95%, respectively.
OBSERVATIONS ON DISTASTEFULNESS OFMONISTRIA CONCINNA(WALKER) (ORTHOPTERA: PYRGOMORPHIDAE)
Authors: Francis R. Groeters , Strong KathleenL. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractConspicuous colour patterns of grasshoppers in the tribe Monistriini are thought to represent aposematic colouration, although no direct evidence for grasshopper distastefulness exists. We found that Monistria concinna repelled attacks by the skink Lampropholis delicata using noxious compounds on the surface of its body. Skinks learned to avoid attacking M. concinna apparently using a combination of visual and chemoreceptory cues. These results confirm the postulated aposematic nature of the grasshopper's colour pattern.
ACTIVITY AND PEST STATUS OF SURFACE‐ACTIVE COLLEMBOLA IN TASMANIAN FIELD CROPS AND PASTURES
Authors: Ireson J. E. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractTwenty‐six surface‐active species of Collembola were identified in Tasmanian field crops, only two of which were not recorded from pasture. Some species were noticeably more abundant in either field crops or pastures. The lucerne flea, Sminthurus viridis (L.), was the most damaging species and some field damage by the sminthurids Bourletiella hortensis (Fitch) and B. viridescens Stach to seedling cucurbits was recorded. No other surface‐active species was found causing direct damage in the field. Laboratory studies showed that B. hortensis, B. viridescens, Katianna australis Womersley, Katianna sp. 1, the isotomid, Isotomurus palustris (Mueller), and the entomobryid, Entomobrya unostrigata Stach, can all feed on live plants albeit at low levels, and exhibit a high consumption level on decaying plants. Differences in the susceptibility of plant species to attack were also observed. These results, together with field observations, suggested that live plant material is not necessarily their most preferred food source.