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PROGRAM & PROCEEDINGS of the 64th ANNUAL MEETING of the SOUTHWESTERN BRANCH of the ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA and the ANNUAL MEETING of the SOCIETY OF SOUTHWESTERN ENTOMOLOGISTS 22-25 FEBRUARY 2016 Holiday Inn Tyler – South Broadway TYLER, TX SPONSORS We thank the following people and organizations for their generous donations in support of Insect Expo and other functions of the SWB-ESA meeting. PLATINUM Our Edge—And Yours—Is Knowledge ENTOMOLOGY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY GOLD SILVER STUDENT AWARDS Table of Contents Table of Contents Table SPONSORS (opposite) AWARDS 2 MEETING INFORMATION 4 PROGRAM INFORMATION 5 2015-2016 Executive Committee. 5 2015-2016 Committees. 5 Past-Presidents & Chairmen of the Southwestern Branch. 7 Plenary Session Schedule. 8 Program Summary. 8 ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATION SCHEDULE 11 Tuesday, February 23, Morning. .11 Tuesday, February 23, Afternoon. 12 Tuesday, February 23, Posters . 13 Wednesday, February 24, Morning. 15 Wednesday, February 24, Afternoon. .16 Wednesday, February 24, Posters . .17 ORAL ABSTRACTS, 1-1 — 7-7 19 POSTER ABSTRACTS, P1-1 — P4-9 31 INDICES 40 Author Index . 40 Common Name Index. .42 Scientific Name Index. .43 MAPS & FLOOR PLANS 44 1 Awards Awards Percival Scientific John Henry Comstock Graduate Undergraduate Entomology Student Award Student Activity Award Awards Derek Woller and Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Undergraduate Student Advisor: Dr. Hojun Song Achievement in Entomology Award Katrina Tilaon University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX Advisor: Dr. Blake Bextine Previous Recipients of the Ta-que-ne-whap Award 1978 Manning Price (Texas A&M University, College Station) 1978 Hugh Graham (USDA, Kerrville) 1987 Horace Van Cleave (Texas A&M University, College Station) 1996 Sid Kunz (USDA, Kerrville) 1998 Grant Kinzer (New Mexico State University) 1999 Don Rummel (Texas A&M University, Lubbock) 2002 Don C. Peters (Oklahoma State University) 2004 Pat Morrison (Texas A&M University, College Station) 2005 Russ Wright (Oklahoma State University) 2 Awards The Ta-que-ne-whap Award for Distinguished Leadership and Service to the Southwestern Branch The Award was established in 1977 by the Executive Committee of the Awards Southwestern Branch to honor those members who, over a long period of years, have contributed exceptional leadership and service to the Branch. The name of the Award (Ta-que- ne-whap) comes from the southern Comanche dialect and means “Chief’ or “Captain”. The Comanche tribe dominated the heart of the Branch area prior to the arrival of the Europe- ans. They were fiercely independent but willing to defend their “society”, its interests and values regardless of personal risks. The old chief symbolizes one who has lead and cared for his “society” over a long period, through good times and bad; giving of himself for the betterment of others. His long service is etched in the wrinkles of his face and brow, but his eyes look unblinkingly into the future. His full headdress depicts the many leadership roles, recognitions and honors that he has earned over the years which validate his sage words of counsel and guidance. The award consists of a cast bronze of a Comanche Chief in full headdress. The bronze bust was created by Dr. H. Grant Kinzer (Branch member from New Mexico State University), a noted Marvin K. Harris sculptor of western art whose pieces are displayed in galleries throughout the U. S. and collected by such noted personalities as Marvin K. Harris is a Professor Emeritus of Entomology at Texas John Wayne. A&M University. A joint research (TAMU Texas Agricultural Exper- The bust rests on a symbolic pedestal of mesquite wood. The iment Station) and teaching (TAMU College of Agriculture and Life mesquite is found growing throughout the Branch area and is Sciences) appointment during most of his career allowed partic- noted for its ability to survive under harsh conditions and flourish ipation that focused on basic and applied entomology primarily under more favorable times. It is a “tough” wood that weathers involving pecan insects and teaching and mentoring students at well and retains its strength. Under its rough bark, one finds an all levels. This facilitated developing and applying new knowledge often hidden inner quality of beautiful grain and color. in the classroom, scientific forums and the pecan agroecosystem, serving as major professor for 40 students who received degrees The base is of tipu-tipuwana wood. The tipu-tipuwana was import- to date, teaching 2-4 courses annually that reached 800+ students ed into the Branch area and grown in our southern regions. The in all, and interacting with colleagues and pecan producers to tipu-tipuwana thus symbolizes the characteristic of our awardee bring science to agriculture. Dr. Harris also served as an advocate who is open to new concepts and ideas which although foreign to for students, particularly undergraduates, on using professional him may have merit and value. societies to “Transition Their Educations Into Careers” as prepara- The pedestal and base were crafted by the late Mr. Herbert A. tion for life after graduation. Dean (a Branch Member from Weslaco, Texas, a noted worker of native and exotic woods). This year’s Award rests on the remain- His service to ESA includes: Chairman of Section F, 1984; Chairman ing base crafted by Mr. Dean. and organizer for 1st and 2nd Robert H. Nelson Symposia; Chair- man of Publications Council, 1985; Governing Council Representa- It should be noted that such worthy individuals as these recipients tive of Amer. Reg. Prof. Entomol. (ARPE), 1985-1988; Southwest- are rare and do not pass our way frequently. Therefore, it is the in- ern Branch Representative to the Governing Board, 2003-2009; tent of the Executive Committee that this award will not be given Chairman of the editorial board of Insecticide and Acaracide Tests on an annual basis but only as justified by an exceptional record of of ESA, 1986; Chairman, Continuing Education Committee, ARPE, leadership and service to the Branch. The 2016 recipient is only 1987; and Examiner for Pest Management Category of Certifica- the 10th individual recognized for the Award since its inception in tion for ARPE, 1986-1988. 1977. 3 Meeting Information Meeting Information REGISTRATION: POSTER PRESENTATION INFORMATION: All persons attending the meetings or participating in the program Poster Size: Poster must be contained within the 46 × 46 inch must register. On-site registration fees for the meeting are: (117 × 117 cm) space provided. The poster must NOT exceed Full meeting the size limit. Active ESA member. $195 Set Up: Your poster must be displayed at your assigned space in Constellation Ballroom II the night before (i.e., either Mon- Student ESA member . $90 day or Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM) your poster is scheduled. Bring Non-member . $250 your own Velcro strips or tacks to secure your display to the Spouse/Guest . $50 poster board. Meeting Information Meeting Honorary/Emeritus . $60 Author Presence: All Student competitors are to stand next The full-meeting fee includes admission to all functions, including to their posters during designated BREAK times on Tuesday, the banquet. February 23. Regular member presenters should similarly be present at their posters during designated BREAK times on Wednesday, February 24. HOTEL LOCATION: The Holiday Inn Tyler-South Broadway is located at 5701 South ESA CERTIFICATION BOARD INFORMATION: Broadway, Tyler, TX. The Discovery Science Place is located at 308 Information regarding the ESA Certification Board is available at North Broadway Ave, 4.8 miles directly north of the hotel. the Registration Desk. TRAVEL INFORMATION: JOB OPPORTUNITY BOARD: Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is located at 700 Skyway Boulevard, The Student Affairs Committee will host a Job Opportunities Board Tyler, TX, about 12 miles from the hotel. American Airlines and during the meeting. Employers are encouraged to post copies of United Express provide service to Tyler through Dallas/Fort Worth available opportunities for prospective students. Prospective em- and Houston-Intercontinental, respectively. The Holiday Inn offers ployees/students should bring multiple copies of CV or résumé to a complimentary shuttle service for transport to and from the the Board for review by potential employers. Volunteers operat- airport. To arrange a pick-up and drop-off, contact the Holiday Inn ing the Board will serve as liaisons to arrange interviews if needed. at 903.561.5800. LOST AND FOUND: PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND MODERATORS: Articles should be turned in or reported to the Registration Desk Speakers are limited to the time indicated in the schedule, and or hotel main desk. moderators have the responsibility and authority to enforce re- stricting time to that in the schedule. Moderators should visit the Presentation Upload room to sign in before their assigned session MESSAGES: and obtain speaker presentation files for the session. Modera- A message board is at the Registration Desk. tors will upload all speaker files onto the A/V equipment in the meeting room. AUDIOVISUAL & UPLOAD of PRESENTATIONS: ONLY digital projectors with computers will be provided for oral presentations. Speakers must submit their presentations as Power Point files to the Upload / Presentation Preview Room one day before the session during which they will present. 4 Program Information Program Information BRANCH ARCHIVIST Entomological Society of America Committees Gregory Cronholm Southwestern Branch FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHWESTERN BRANCH 2015-2016
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  • Preliminary Notes on the Use of the Predatory Soil Mite Stratiolaelaps Scimitus (Acari: Laelapidae) As a Biological Control Agent for Acariasis in Lizards Robert W

    Preliminary Notes on the Use of the Predatory Soil Mite Stratiolaelaps Scimitus (Acari: Laelapidae) As a Biological Control Agent for Acariasis in Lizards Robert W

    Preliminary Notes on the Use of the Predatory Soil Mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Acari: Laelapidae) as a Biological Control Agent for Acariasis in Lizards Robert W. Mendyk, BS, MA Department of Herpetology, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA Current address: Department of Herpetology, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 307 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218, USA ABSTRaCT: While commonly employed by the agricultural and horticultural industries, biological control has rarely been utilized in herpetological husbandry to treat infectious or parasitic diseases. This case study describes the use of the predatory soil mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus to treat parasitic mite infestations in two adult inland bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). Stratiolaelaps scimitus applied directly to the existing terrarium substrate appeared to have eliminated all traces of parasitic mite infestation in both lizards within 5 days. These results, although preliminary, highlight the potential utility of predatory mites and other biological control agents in the husbandry and veterinary management of reptiles in captivity. KEY WORDS: Acariasis, biological control, Hypoaspis miles, lizards, predatory mites, Stratiolaelaps scimitus. INTRODUCTiON CaSE REPORT Hematophagic and lymphophagic mites are common A sexual pair of adult inland bearded dragons (Pogona ­parasites of reptiles in captivity, where they can spread ­vitticeps) was acquired by a private keeper in 2007. The rapidly through a collection and be difficult to eradicate female (18.3 cm snout–vent length [SVL]; 265 g) was received completely (DeNardo and Wozniak, 1997; Wozniak and in August 2007 while the male (15.2 cm SVL; 168 g) was DeNardo, 2000; Fitzgerald and Vera, 2006; Schilliger et al., purchased at a reptile exposition in early December 2007.