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Butterflies of North America
Insects of Western North America 7. Survey of Selected Arthropod Taxa of Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma. 4. Hexapoda: Selected Coleoptera and Diptera with cumulative list of Arthropoda and additional taxa Contributions of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1177 2 Insects of Western North America. 7. Survey of Selected Arthropod Taxa of Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma. 4. Hexapoda: Selected Coleoptera and Diptera with cumulative list of Arthropoda and additional taxa by Boris C. Kondratieff, Luke Myers, and Whitney S. Cranshaw C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523 August 22, 2011 Contributions of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity. Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1177 3 Cover Photo Credits: Whitney S. Cranshaw. Females of the blow fly Cochliomyia macellaria (Fab.) laying eggs on an animal carcass on Fort Sill, Oklahoma. ISBN 1084-8819 This publication and others in the series may be ordered from the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity, Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523-1177. Copyrighted 2011 4 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................................7 SUMMARY AND MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS -
Insects of Western North America 1
INSECTS OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICA 1. A Survey of the Cerambycidae (Coleoptera), or Longhomed Beetles of Colorado Contributions of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Department ofBioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management Colorado State University ISBN 1084-8819 Cover illustration. Moneilema armatum Leconte, illustration by Matt Leatherman. Copies of this publication may be ordered for $10. 00 from Gillette Museum ·of Arthropod Diversity, Department ofBioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523. Make check to Gillette Museum Publications. See inside back cover for other available publications. INSECTS OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICA 1. A Survey of the Cerambycidae (Coleoptera), or Longhomed Beetles, of Colorado by Daniel J. Heffern 10531 Goldfield Lane Houston, Texas 77064 1998 Figures 1-5. 1. Leptura propinqua Bland, Larimer Co., P.A. Opler; 2. Plectrodera scalator (Fabricius), Prowers Co., P.A. Opler; 3. Megacyllene robiniae (Forster), larvae, Larimer Co., S. Krieg; 4. Tetraopesfemoratus (LeConte), Larimer Co., P.A. Opler; 5. Monochamus c. clamator (LeConte), Larimer Co., D. Leatherman. i A Sunrey of the Cerambycidae (Coleoptera), or Longhorned Beetles of Colorado Daniel J. Heffern 10531 Goldfield Lane Houston, TX 77064 Abstract The purpose of this publication is to provide an account of the longhomed beetles of Colorado, to present new distributional records and to bring pertinent literature records together. One hundred ninety-three species and subspecies in 88 genera are listed, including thirty-eight new state records. The overall species distributions and host plants are included to provide an understanding of the zoogeography and possible origins of the species in the state. All available county records are included from the major institutional collections in Colorado, literature records, and numerous private collections. -
Butterflies of North America
Insects of Western North America 4. Survey of Selected Arthropod Taxa of Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Part 3 Chapter 1 Survey of Spiders (Arachnida, Araneae) of Fort Sill, Comanche Co., Oklahoma Chapter 2 Survey of Selected Arthropod Taxa of Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma. III. Arachnida: Ixodidae, Scorpiones, Hexapoda: Ephemeroptera, Hemiptera, Homoptera, Coleoptera, Neuroptera, Trichoptera, Lepidoptera, and Diptera Contributions of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Colorado State University 1 Cover Photo Credits: The Black and Yellow Argiope, Argiope aurantia Lucas, (Photo by P.E. Cushing), a robber fly Efferia texana (Banks) (Photo by C. Riley Nelson). ISBN 1084-8819 Information about the availability of this publication and others in the series may be obtained from Managing Editor, C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Ddiversity, Department of Bbioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO 80523-1177 2 Insects of Western North America 4. Survey of Selected Arthropod Taxa of Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma. III Edited by Paul A. Opler Chapter 1 Survey of Spiders (Arachnida, Araneae) of Fort Sill, Comanche Co., Oklahoma by Paula E. Cushing and Maren Francis Department of Zoology, Denver Museum of Nature and Science Denver, Colorado 80205 Chapter 2 Survey of Selected Arthropod Taxa of Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma. III. Arachnida: Ixodidae, Scorpiones, Hexapoda: Ephemeroptera, Hemiptera, Homoptera, Coleoptera, Neuroptera, Trichoptera, Lepidoptera, and Diptera by Boris C. Kondratieff, Jason P. Schmidt, Paul A. Opler, and Matthew C. Garhart C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523 January 2005 Contributions of the C.P. -
SRP1034 Field Day 2010, Southwest Research-Extension Center
This publication from the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service has been archived. Current information is available from http://www.ksre.ksu.edu. FIELD DAY 2010 Report of Progress 1034 Kansas State University SOUTHWEST Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative RESEARCH-EXTENSION Extension Service CENTER This publication from the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service has been archived. Current information is available from http://www.ksre.ksu.edu. Robert (Bob) Gillen, Research Center Head B.S., Colorado State University Ph.D., Oregon State University Dr. Gillen was appointed head of the Western Kansas Agricultural Research Centers (Colby, Garden City, Hays, and Tribune) in 2006. His research interests include grazing management systems, grassland ecology, and forage establishment. Phil Sloderbeck, Interim Southwest Area Extension Director M.S., Purdue University Ph.D., University of Kentucky Phil joined the staff in 1981. His extension emphasis is insect pests of field crops. Debra Bolton, Extension Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences B.S., English, St. Mary of the Plains College M.S., Fort Hays State University Debra works with county agents on various grant projects, program development, and training. Her research focuses on families in their environments and community development processes. Larry Buschman, Entomologist M.S., Emporia State University Ph.D., University of Florida Larry joined the staff in 1981. His research includes studies of the biology, ecology, and manage- ment of insect pests, with emphasis on pests of corn, including spider mites. Rod Buchele, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development B.S., Economics, Iowa State University M.S., Guidance and Counseling, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Rod joined the staff in fall of 2003 from Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. -
A Study of Xanthium Insects to Be Used in the Biological
A STUDY OF XANTHIUM INSECTS TO BE USED IN THE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF COCKLEBURS IN AUSTRALIA by SAMUEL GREENBERRY KELLY B. S., Kansas State Agricultural College, 1929 A THESIS submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE KANSAS STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE 1930 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS page INTRODUCTION 2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE 3 Literature on Biological Control 3 Literature on Xanthium Insects 8 Literature on Cockleburs 11 MATERIAL AND METHODS 11 DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION OF DATA 15 SUMMARY 32 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 33 REFERENCES 34 INTRODUCTION In April, 1929, an arrangement was made with the Australian government by which preliminary studies could be conducted with insects attacking Xanthium from June 1, 1929, until October 1, 1929. Since then, the. time allotted to the investigations has been extended until July 1, 1930. The purpose of the problem was to make a study of the in- sects attacking Xanthium with the hope of finding one or more species which could be safely introduced into Australia and used for the biological control of the cocklebur. The cocklebur is a worse pest in Australia than it is in the United States. Since it is an introduced weed in 3 that country, it has few or no natural factors as are found in Kansas to check its growth and distribution. Climatic conditions in Kansas are very similar to those in Australia, hence, the weed and insect problems would be similar. The principal reason why the weed is disliked in Australia is that the plants grow to such enormous size in the sheep pastures. -
The Cerambycidae of North-Central Texas
The Coleopterists Bulletin, 47(2):159-191. 1993. THE CERAMBYCIDAE OF NORTH-CENTRAL TEXAS STEVEN W. LINGAFELTER' AND NORMAN V. HORNER Department of Biology, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX 76308, U.S.A. ABSTRACT A fauna! study of the long-horned beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from the 37 counties comprising north-central Texas produced records of 107 species and subspecies. Represented are 68 genera and 36 tribes from four subfamilies. Natural history obser vations including information on distribution, seasonal occurrence, and host vegetation are given for each taxon. Comments on morphological variation and taxonomic problems are included. Lists of county records accompany each species account. The Cerambycidae are a large family of morphologically diverse beetles, many of which are phytophagous on woody vegetation during their larval stage. Depending on the classification used, this family may include as many as 35,000 species worldwide (Lawrence 1982). The abundance, distribution, and diversity within the family has established its popularity among amateur and professional coleopterists. In the tropical and subtropical regions, where much attention is being directed toward the family, the diversity and abundance of these beetles is much greater than that of a temperate region like north-central Texas. This difference is shown by a study in Jalisco, Mexico, in which 13 successive early morning trips to an illuminated roadside sign yielded a total of 101 species (Chemsak et al. 1988). In contrast, this comprehensive, comparatively long term study of temperate north-central Texas revealed a total of only 107 taxa. The area of north-central Texas (hereafter abbreviated NCT) included in this survey is shown in Fig. -
Spatial Distribution of Adult Dectes Texanus (Leconte, Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) and Its Effects on Kansas Soybean (Glycine Max L.)
Spatial distribution of adult Dectes texanus (Leconte, Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) and its effects on Kansas soybean (Glycine max L.) by Alice Harris B.S., Sul Ross State University, 2009 M.S., Sul Ross State University, 2011 AN ABSTRACT OF A DISSERTATION submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Department of Entomology College of Agriculture KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Manhattan, Kansas 2019 Abstract Dectes texanus LeConte (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), Dectes stem borer, is native to North American and can be found throughout Kansas in areas with soybean (Glycine max, L) production fields. In Kansas, adult D. texanus are present in production soybean fields between mid-June and September most years; however, the larval stage is the most damaging stage to the plant, due to pith removal and consequent girdling of the main stem prior to overwintering. Although loss from physiological (i.e., indirect feeding of non-seed tissue) and mechanical (i.e., harvestability) mechanisms is variable, soybean growers need viable management strategies to mitigate losses caused by this annual pest. As such, there is a need to update current management recommendations for controlling D. texanus; however, several knowledge gaps about D. texanus behavior in the field exist and need to be addressed prior to successful implementation of new management strategies. The major goal of this research was to examine and improve our understanding of the biology and behavior of D. texanus as well as soybean plant responses to infestation through multiple on-farm field experiments. To achieve this, we conducted three field studies. The objectives of the first study were to: 1) monitor adult D. -
Feeding Biology of Cerambycids, Chapter 3
3 Feeding Biology of Cerambycids Robert A. Haack USDA Forest Service Lansing, Michigan CONTENTS 3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 105 3.2 Adult Feeding Habits ................................................................................................................... 106 3.2.1 Types of Adult Food ........................................................................................................ 106 3.2.2 Food and Adult Reproduction ......................................................................................... 107 3.2.3 Food and Adult Flight, Pollination, and Disease Transmission ...................................... 107 3.2.4 Predatory Cerambycids ................................................................................................... 108 3.3 Larval Feeding Habits .................................................................................................................. 108 3.3.1 Larval Host Plants ........................................................................................................... 108 3.3.2 Plant Parts Utilized by Larvae .........................................................................................110 3.3.3 Host Tissues Utilized ........................................................................................................115 3.3.4 Host Range .......................................................................................................................116 -
Life History and Population Dynamics of Cerambycidae. Chapter 2
2 Life History and Population Dynamics of Cerambycids Robert A. Haack USDA Forest Service Lansing, Michigan Melody A. Keena USDA Forest Service Hamden, Connecticut Dominic Eyre Defra, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Sand Hutton, York, UK CONTENTS 2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 71 2.2 Larval and Adult Feeding Habits ................................................................................................... 72 2.3 Oviposition, Fecundity, and Egg Development .............................................................................. 72 2.4 Larval Development and Voltinism ............................................................................................... 76 2.5 Pupal Development and Adult Emergence .................................................................................... 79 2.6 Overwintering, Quiescence, and Diapause .................................................................................... 81 2.7 Dispersal......................................................................................................................................... 85 2.8 Adult Longevity ............................................................................................................................. 88 2.9 Population Dynamics in Relation to Environmental Conditions ................................................... 89 2.10 Final Note ...................................................................................................................................... -
The Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) of Nebraska, USA: New State Records, a Checklist of Known Species, and Distribution Maps Stephen M
University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Papers in Entomology Museum, University of Nebraska State 2014 The Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) of Nebraska, USA: New State Records, a Checklist of Known Species, and Distribution Maps Stephen M. Spomer University of Nebraska-Lincoln, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/entomologypapers Part of the Biodiversity Commons, Entomology Commons, Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Commons, and the Zoology Commons Spomer, Stephen M., "The Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) of Nebraska, USA: New State Records, a Checklist of Known Species, and Distribution Maps" (2014). Papers in Entomology. 152. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/entomologypapers/152 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Museum, University of Nebraska State at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Papers in Entomology by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Published 2014, Coleopterists Society. Used by permission. The Coleopterists Bulletin, 68(2): 297–315. 2014. THE LONGHORN BEETLES (COLEOPTERA:CERAMBYCIDAE) OF NEBRASKA, USA: NEW STAT E RECORDS, A CHECKLIST OF KNOWN SPECIES, AND DISTRIBUTION MAPS STEPHEN M. SPOMER 12BA Entomology Hall, Department of Entomology University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68583-0816, U.S.A. [email protected] ABSTRACT One hundred eighty-three species/subspecies of longhorn beetles are recorded from Nebraska, an increase of 19 spe- cies since 1971. The greatest number of recent discoveries have come from sites along the Missouri River, especially Indian Cave State Park in southeastern Nebraska, as well as the Pine Ridge at Chadron. -
Valid Name Adetus Sp. Synonymy/Catalog Adetus Sp. EGR
Element record datasheet: Adetus sp.: submitted by E. G. Riley & J. E. King, VI-26-2009 1 Valid name Adetus sp. Synonymy/catalog Adetus sp. EGR 1: Bender et al., 2005:773 Classification Family: Cerambycidae Subfamily: Lamiinae Tribe: Adetini Linsley and Chemsak (1985) removed Adetus from the Old World tribe Apomecynini and reinstated the tribe Adetini. Older works and catalogs treat Adetus in the Apomecynini. Diagnostic remarks The genus Adetus is large with upwards of 70 species occurring throughout much of the Neotropical Region (Monné and Giesbert 1993). A complete revision of the group is lacking and current taxonomy is difficult (Heffern et al., pers. comm., 2008). This beetle species has been known to North American cerambycid specialists for several years, but it has yet to be positively identified to species. It seems to have been first discovered in the field at about the time the work of Hovore et al. (1987) was published, thus it is not mentioned in that work. Some specimens examined during the present study carry identification labels which read “Adetus sp., nr. bacillarius Bates or new.” Adetus bacillarius is recorded from “Guatemala-Panama, Venezuela” (Monné and Giesbert 1993). Adetus sp. (subject of this report) is elongate with a body length of ca. 4.5-7.1 mm and greatest body width at the elytral humeri of 1.2-1.8 mm. The body is cylindrical and parallel-sided. The underlying color of the cuticle is dark reddish-brown and the cuticle is covered with lighter colored scales of various shades of brown to grey. Coverage of hairs is incomplete producing a speckled pattern where dark underlying cuticle color is visible.