ESA Newsletter Information for the Members of the Entomological Society of America NOVEMBER 2006 • VOLUME 29, NUMBER 11 2006 ESA Awardees Announced

ESA is pleased to announce the winners Distinguished Achievement Award in of its 2006 awards program. The Society’s Horticultural Entomology (Sponsored by 2007 Election Results professional awards will be presented at the American Nursery and Landscape As- The votes from the 2007 ESA elections the 2006 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis sociation)—Originally meant to honor regu- conducted in July and August are in! The during the Plenary Session on the evening latory entomologists, this award has been following incoming officers will begin of Sunday, December 10, 2006. The stu- redefined to honor any entomologist who their terms at the ESA Final Business dent awards session will be held from 6:30 has contributed to Meeting in Indianapolis on Wednesday, p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, the American hor- December 13: following the final round of the Linnaean ticulture industry. Games in the Wabash Ballroom in the Con- This year’s awardee, Vice President-Elect: vention Center. The Society’s professional Dr. Daniel A. Pot- Dr. Marlin E. Rice and student awards are listed alphabetically ter, is a professor of Governing Board Representatives below with professional awards listed first. entomology at the Eastern Branch: Dr. George Winners of the Entomological Founda- University of Ken- C. Hamilton tion’s awards and scholarships will be an- tucky who has stud- Southwestern Branch: Dr. Marvin nounced in next month’s newsletter. ied and taught about K. Harris, BCE turf and landscape Section C: Gail E. Kampmeier Professional Awards insects and IPM Section F: Dr. Michael D. Culy, BCE Distinguished Achievement Award in since 1979. He received his B.S. from Cor- Section Secretaries Extension—Presented annually, this award nell University, and his Ph.D. from the Ohio A: Dr. Marc A. Branham recognizes outstanding contributions in ex- State University. Dr. Potter has authored B: Dr. Margaret L. Allen tension entomology. This year’s winner, Dr. over 150 refereed papers, 19 invited book C: Dr. Ross H. Miller G. Keith Douce, is a chapters, dozens of trade journal articles D: Dr. Phillip E. Kaufman professor of Entomol- and a widely used textbook on turf entomol- E: Dr. Lisa G. Neven ogy at the University ogy. Among the 36 graduate students he has F: Dr. William D. Hutchison of Georgia Tifton supervised are three winners of ESA’s J.H. Certification Board Campus. He has a Comstock Award, eight university faculty Director-Elect: Dr. James E. 100% extension ap- members, and leaders in extension, regula- Cilek, BCE pointment and his tory entomology, and industry. Dr. Potter Pacific Branch Representative: outreach and public has been keynote speaker at scientific and Dr. Elizabeth A. Dykstra, BCE service programs Green Industry conferences throughout the Southwestern Branch Representative: focus on forest en- world. He has received ESA’s distinguished Dr. Bastiaan M. Drees, BCE tomology and forest achievement awards in teaching, and in Publications Council Representatives health, exotic and urban entomology, as well as university Section C: Dr. Laurence D. Charlet invasive species survey and educational awards for research, teaching, and service to Section F: Dr. R. Chris Williamson graduate students. programs, and IPM information systems. For results of the referendum on the Distinguished In 1995, Dr. Douce and Dr. David Moor- Renewal Proposal, see http://www.ent- Achievement Award head, UGA School of Forestry and Natural soc.org/about_ESA/governance/elections/ in Teaching—This Resources, began to develop means to use 2007results.htm electronic technologies to support exten- award is presented sion and outreach programs. The resulting to the ESA member Bugwood Network (www.bugwood.org) deemed to be the In this issue.... now comprises 15 websites receiving over 9 Society’s outstanding million hits from more than 1 million users teacher of the year. New Common Names ...... 4 each month. The Network information sys- The 2006 recipient, Annual Meeting Update ...... 4 tems and image archives, including Forestry- Dr. May R. Beren- Member News ...... 5 Images.org and Invasive.org, are now global baum, has been on in scope and use and contain over 30,000 the faculty of the Job Opportunities ...... 7 photographs. (continued on p. 2)

November 2006 ESA Newsletter 1 scape elements on arthropod biodiversity. Awards, from p. 1 awardee, is a Ph.D. student at the Univer- Her research elucidated for the first time sity of Georgia. He has published 11 peer Department of Entomology at the University the effects of transgenic resistance to barley reviewed journal of Illinois Urbana-Champaign since 1980, yellow dwarf virus in wheat on aphid vector articles and a book and has served as head since 1992. She is biology. Dr. Bosque-Perez leads an NSF- chapter, has held well-known for her contributions to chemi- IGERT interdisciplinary project on biodiver- several leadership cal ecology, elucidating coevolutionary sity conservation and sustainable production positions in the interactions between phytophagous insects in Idaho and Costa Rica, and she has been ESA and other or- and their host plants in natural and agricul- the recipient of $3.8 million in funding with ganizations, and tural communities. Berenbaum has received her colleagues in the last five years. Dur- has received praise numerous accolades for her work, including ing this period, she co-authored 20 peer-re- from students and election to the National Academy of Scienc- viewed journal articles and 25 proceeding faculty members for es and the American Philosophical Society. papers, and she presented 15 invited talks his enthusiasm and Devoted to teaching and fostering scientific and 96 contributed presentations with col- teaching abilities. In literacy, she has authored numerous maga- leagues and students. An ESA member since addition, he has participated in more than zine articles and four books about insects 1980, she served on the Journal of Medical 47 events, speaking at schools, to children’s for the general public. She also founded the Entomology’s editorial board and the inter- groups and to adult special interest groups. UIUC Insect Fear Film Festival, a celebra- national affairs committee, and is presently Floyd’s dissertation research involves the tion of Hollywood’s entomological excesses, on the Pacific branch’s executive committee. systematics of the beetle family Endomychi- now entering its 24th year. Berenbaum Recognition Award in Insect Physiology, dae (handsome fungus beetles). graduated with a B.S. in biology from Yale Biochemistry, & Toxicology (Sponsored Student Certification Award (Sponsored University in 1975 and a Ph.D. in ecology by Bayer CropScience)—This award recog- by Springer Pest Solutions)—This award and evolutionary biology from Cornell Uni- nizes and encourages innovative research recognizes and encourages outstanding en- versity in 1980. in insect physiol- tomology graduate students with interest in Distinguished Service Award to the Cer- ogy, biochemistry the mission of the ESA certification program. tification Program—The purpose of this and toxicology. The This year’s winner, Nicola T. Gallagher, is a award is to encourage and reward outstand- 2006 awardee, Dr. Ph.D. student in entomology at Ohio State ing contributions to Michael E. Adams, University, where she also received her M.S. the ESA Certification received his Ph.D. Program and the pro- in Entomology at In order to allow enough space for fessionalism of ento- the University of the ESA Awards announcements, the mology. This year’s California, Riverside, President’s Corner will be published recipient, Dr. Mar- and did postdoctoral in the next issue. vin K. Harris, has work at the Max studied and taught Planck Institute for entomology at Texas Behavioral Physiology and University of The ESA Newsletter (US ISSN 0273-7353) is A&M University Chicago. After working in industry (Zoecon published monthly by the Entomological Soci- since 1972 and has Corp.), he moved back to UC Riverside, ety of America (ESA), 10001 Derekwood Lane, been an ESA mem- where he is a professor of entomology and Suite 100, Lanham, MD 20706-4876; ph. 301- 731-4535; fax 301-731-4538; rlevine@entsoc. ber since 1969. His research includes IPM neuroscience. Fundamental contributions org; http://www.entsoc.org. The deadline for and plant-insect interaction, and he teaches that have been made by Professor Adams all submissions is the first of the month, one Hort-Flor Entomology, Insects of Row Crops, and his collaborators include demonstration month prior to publication. Host Plant Resistance and a science writing of peptidergic synaptic transmission in in- POSTMASTER: Subscription rate for mem- course for majors. He has produced over 40 sects, discovery and characterization of ion bers is $10, which is included in the dues. The rate for nonmembers is $28; institutions, $43. refereed publications in ESA and other jour- channel-specific toxins in spider venoms, Periodicals postage paid at Lanham-Seabrook, nals, a CD-ROM and three book chapters. including the calcium channel antagonist MD, and other mailing offices.© 2006 ESA. Dr. Harris advises students, particularly un- omega-Aga-IVA, and the discovery of ec- Job Opportunity rates are $25/line for regu- dergrads, to join professional societies and dysis-triggering hormones (ETHs) and their lar and postdoctoral positions, and $10/line to “transition their educations into careers” receptors. Recent work describes how ETHs for graduate assistantships. Advertisers may choose to run the ad on the ESA web site for as preparation for life after graduation. recruit peptidergic ensembles in the CNS to an additional 20 percent of the newsletter ad Recognition Award in Entomology (Spon- regulate innate behavior in moths and flies. cost. Ads will be edited and abbreviated. Sub- sored by Syngenta Crop Protection)—This Dr. Adams has combined his research in mission deadline is the first of the month, one award recognizes insect physiology with studies in toxicology month prior to publication. Submit ads using entomologists who and neurobiology, and has published papers online form at http://www.entsoc.org/employ- ment. Online Job Opportunities are also at the have made or are in Nature, Science, Neuron, Proceedings above URL. making significant of the National Academy of Sciences, and The newsletter’s purpose is to provide contributions to ag- other high-profile journals. information deemed of interest to our mem- riculture. This year’s bers. News on entomological research have recipient, Dr. Nilsa ESA Student Awards been published in peer-reviewed journals or were provided by reliable sources such as Bosque-Pérez, is a Student Activity Award (Sponsored by universities or government agencies. ESA staff professor of entomol- Monsanto Company)—This award recog- relies upon readers’ discretion to interpret ogy at the University nizes an ESA student member for outstand- and evaluate articles about scientific research. of Idaho where she ing contributions to the Society, his/her Comments may be directed to the original conducts research on academic department, and the community, information source and/or Newsletter Edi- tor Richard Levine (see contact information host plant resistance, plant-virus vectors, and while simultaneously achieving academic above). influence of agricultural practices and land- excellence. Floyd W. Shockley, the 2006 2 November 2006 ESA Newsletter degree in entomology. She received her B.S. genitalia of Orthoptera will require serious his teaching and research, has been awarded degree in biology from the College of Mount modification of grasshopper classifications. over $11,000 in grant funding to conduct St. Joseph. Her Ph.D. research focuses on His contributions to Orthoptera taxonomy his research, has 25 publications, and has the foraging behav- has been recognized with an associate edi- presented his research 30 times at national ior of the eastern tor position to Metaleptea, the newsletter of and international meetings. subterranean termite the Orthopterists Society. He has held eight Dr. Kenneth S. Brown (Southwestern and its implications professional meetings, organized three sym- Branch) completed his Ph.D. in entomology, for termite control. posia at ESA annual meetings, received fund- with a dissertation entitled “Biology and In addition to her ing from over a dozen grants, has taught at Behavior of Okla- research, Nicola is the undergraduate and graduate levels, and homa Subterranean a full-time research has written 7 peer-reviewed publications. Termites” (Isoptera: associate in the Ento- His research excellence helped the Mexican Rhinotermitidae) mology Department government select him as a scientific advisor from Oklahoma State where she conducts to address the ecological impact of Schis- University in Still- laboratory and field tocerca piceiforons, which was devastating water, OK. His re- research on termite baits and soil termiti- Socorro Island. He currently serves as a con- search emphasis was cides. sultant to CONABIO (Comisin Nacional para in structural/urban John Henry Comstock Graduate Student el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad) entomology, includ- Awards—These awards promote interest in of Mexico. ing development and entomology at the graduate level and stimu- Jeremy D. Allison (Pacific Branch) entered evaluation of unique late interest in attending the ESA Annual the Master of Pest Management program at control strategies, completion of a state-wide Meeting. The following 2006 winners were Simon Fraser Univer- termite survey, species identification using selected by each of the five ESA Branches. sity after completing both morphological and molecular tech- Torsten Dikow (Eastern Branch) stud- his undergraduate niques, termite foraging characterization in- ied zoology, entomology, and botany at degree in biology volving territory and population estimation, the University of at the University of caste ratio determination, foraging depth Rostock, Rostock, Guelph. Under the determination, soil movement capabilities, Germany and the direction of Dr. J.H. and determination of termite foraging effects University of Natal, Borden, he examined on surface vegetation and carbon sequestra- Pietermaritzburg, semiochemical-based tion. He has been an active advocate for South Africa. He interactions between entomology as a member of the Linnaean received his diploma bark and woodboring team, student affairs committees and numer- in biology from the beetles with the aim ous outreach programs. University of Ros- of developing a commercially operational tock in January 2002 bait. In the fall of 2001, he began studying with a thesis on the for a Ph.D. in entomology at UC-Riverside Dues Renewal for 2007 taxonomic revision with Dr. R.T. Card. His dissertation research Its official: dues season for 2007 has and phylogenetic analysis of the robber-fly focuses on the genetic basis of variation in begun and we’re rolling back dues pric- genus Euscelidia (Diptera: Asilidae: Lep- the sex pheromone of the stored products es for next year. You can renew for 2007 togastrinae). In 2002, he started his Ph.D. pest Cadra cautella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) at the same price that you did in 2004 dissertation in the joint Cornell University- and the consequences of the variation within by visiting https://www.entsoc.org/forms/ American Museum of Natural History pro- and among generations. The results of his renew.aspx, or you can renew at the ESA gram in insect systematics. After finishing research will document how directional booth on the exhibit floor at the Annual his course work in Ithaca he is now based selection can modify sex pheromones, and Meeting (and be automatically entered to at the AMNH where he works on the phy- suggest the consequences, type and strength win a new iPod!) logeny, classification, and biodiversity of of selection acting on variation in sex phero- By now you should have received Asilidae with particular reference to the Lep- mones. an email about dues renewal, and you togastrinae, using both morphological and Floyd W. Shockley (Southeastern Branch) should also receive a notice in the mail. molecular data for phylogenetic questions. is currently in the final year of his Ph.D. If you didn’t get the email, please make Additionally, he is interested in the phylo- program in entomology at the University of sure that we have your email address genetic relationships within Asiloidea (Dip- Georgia, where he recorded properly. This information is tera), systematic theory, and photography. is working on the viewable (and editable) at https://www. Hojun Song (North Central Branch) will systematics of the entsoc.org/forms/update.aspx. receive his Ph.D. in 2006 for work that mycophagous beetle You’ll need to renew prior to Febru- centers on plague family Endomychidae ary 15th to avoid a late assessment, but locusts. His cladis- (Coleoptera: Cucu- the timing and structure of that fee will tic analysis of the joidea), under the change for next year. In response to Schistocerca species advisement of Dr. member comments, we’ve made this suggests that African Joseph V. McHugh. date one month later (it used to be Janu- plague locusts may Floyd received his ary 15th) and changed it to a percentage have crossed the Pa- B.A. in biology from of dues, rather than a flat fee. cific Ocean while on Westminster College Please renew your membership in ESA their way to the New in Fulton, MO and his M.S. in entomology as soon as you can. Strength in numbers World. His research from the University of Missouri-Columbia. starts with one. It starts with you. regarding the chang- During the course of his M.S. and Ph.D. es in the concealed programs, he has won numerous awards for November 2006 ESA Newsletter 3 N E W S O N T H E 2 0 0 6 A N N U A L M E E T I N G & E X H I B I T I O N

December 10-13, 2006 — Indianapolis, Indiana http://www.entsoc.org/annual_meeting/current_meeting/

The 2006 Annual Meeting is just around the corner now and ev- ley Harper. Your purchase will support educational programs de- eryone at Headquarters is getting excited about Indianapolis. At this signed to excite youth about science through insects. Help build a point if you are coming to the meeting and have not yet registered, future for entomology! For details, please go to http://www.entfdn. you’ll want to do that when you get to the meeting. We’ll open the org/print.php. registration desk on Saturday afternoon. You’ll receive your Program Book and a free ESA World of Insects wall calendar when you reg- 2006 Annual Meeting Contacts ister. Here are a couple of recent changes to the program that you might be excited about: • Program Co-chairs—Phil Mulder, [email protected], and • There will be a town hall meeting to discuss the ESA restructur- Tom Royer, [email protected] ing and renewal process. You can read the article in the Fall 2006 • Technology Chair—Grayson Brown, [email protected] issue of American Entomologist, take the online survey to register • Student Competition Chair—Robert K. Peterson, bpeterson@ your thoughts, and then come to the meeting and voice your opin- montana.edu ion or just get more information about this very important potential • Poster Co-chairs—Susan Weller and Kathleen Shields, change to ESA’s structure. welle008@ umn.edu • Love basketball? Then make plans to spend your last night in • Local Arrangements Co-chairs—Gerald Michaels, asychis@aol. Indy at a Pacers game. We’ve secured group rates for this game com, and Bonnie Pendleton, [email protected] against the Detroit Pistons. Check it out online at http://www.ent- • Director of Meetings—[email protected] soc.org/annual_meeting/current_meeting/Venue/pacers.htm November 17 (revised date): Deadline for requests for meeting • Purchase a raffle ticket at the Entomological Foundation Booth space to win Insect Diversity, signed by Dr. E. O. Wilson and artist Char-

Insect Common Names Proposed for Membership Consideration

The Committee on the Common Names Scientific name: Bombus borealis Kirby Name refers to the former Latin name, B. of Insects has approved the following names Common name: northern amber bumble bee americanorum. and is submitting them to the membership This bee has a distinctive amber color. for consideration and comment. Please Scientific name: Bombus perplexus Cresson send your comments by December 15, Scientific name: Bombus fervidus (Fabricius) Common name: confusing bumble bee 2006, to Robert Haack, committee chair, at Common name: yellow bumble bee The color variants of this bee are easily [email protected]. A brief comment from the This bee is almost entirely pale yellow. confused with other species. committee about each insect’s name is in- cluded. All names are in the Order: Family of Scientific name: Bombus fraternus (Smith) Scientific name: Bombus rufocinctus Hymenoptera: Apidae Common name: southern plains bumble bee Cresson This bee is more southern in its US distri- Common name: redbelted bumble bee Scientific name: Bombus affinis Cresson bution and prefers prairies and plains. Name refers to the red band across the Common name: rusty patched bumble bee abdomen. Name refers to the rust-colored patch on Scientific name: Bombus griseocollis abdomen. (DeGeer) Scientific name: Bombus sandersoni Franklin Common name: brownbelted bumble bee Common name: Sanderson bumble bee Scientific name: Bombus auricomus This bee has a distinctive brown belt This name honors Dr. E. Dwight Sander- (Robertson) across the abdomen. son (1878-1944), who served as president Common name: black and gold bumble bee of the American Association of Economic “Gold” is in reference to the scientific Scientific name: Bombus impatiens Cresson Entomologists. name, which means “with golden hair.” Common name: common eastern bumble bee This bee is widespread and common Scientific name: Bombus ternarius Say Scientific name: Bombus bimaculatus throughout the East. Common name: tricolored bumble bee Cresson Name refers to the Latin name, tri-colored Common name: twospotted bumble bee Scientific name: Bombus pensylvanicus (red, yellow, black). This bee has two distinctive yellow mark- (DeGeer) ings on the abdomen. Common name: American bumble bee Continued on p. 6 4 November 2006 ESA Newsletter M E M B E R N E W S C E R T I F I C A T I O N

Dr. Deborah Jaworski has joined the fac- thology at Oklahoma State University was The ESA Certification Board would like to ulty in the Department of Entomology and recently named as the new IPM Coordina- congratulate those entomologists who have Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State Universi- tor at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Royer recently become board and associate certi- ty as an assistant professor. Dr. Jaworski will will relinquish extension education duties fied. Congratulations to the following BCEs lead research programs in the area of arthro- in horticultural crop pest management in and ACEs. pod physiology with a focus on tick biology order to concentrate his efforts on coordi- - Dr. Travis A. Hill, BCE and in cooperation with a tick research team nating IPM activities within the Division of - Mr. James L. Marks, ACE effort at Oklahoma State University. She will Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources - Ms. Doreen C. Partyka, ACE also teach a graduate level Arthropod Physi- at OSU. - Mr. Christian A. Borre, ACE ology course in the department. Dr. Justin Talley has joined the faculty - Mr. William Harold Harris, ACE Dr. Tom Phillips, professor in the Depart- in the Department of Entomology and Plant For more information about ESA’s associ- ment of Entomology and Plant Pathology Pathology at Oklahoma State University as ate or board certification programs, please at Oklahoma State University was recently an assistant professor and state extension visit http://www.entsoc.org/certification/, e- named the Sarkey’s Distinquished Professor specialist for livestock entomology. Dr. Tal- mail [email protected], or call 703-234-4121. for outstanding service to the university, pro- ley will lead programs in IPM for livestock fession and research accomplishments. Dr. arthropod pests and conduct applied re- Phillips conducts research on stored product search in support of the livestock industry. pests and teaches undergraduate and gradu- Dr. Talley earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees ate level courses in the department. at West Texas A&M University and recently Dr. Tom Royer, associate professor in the completed his Ph.D. program at Kansas Department of Entomology and Plant Pa- State University.

Welcome New and Returning Members! ESA welcomes the new members who Mr. Fred Apau Frempong, Cocoa Research Mr. Philip E. Otienoburu, Ohio State have recently joined and previous members Institute of Ghana University who have returned after two or more years Mr. John R. Gammons, Cornell College Dr. Michael R. Patnaude, Springborn away from the Society. Professional affilia- Dr. Grant L. Gentry, Tulane University Smithers Laboratories tions are noted where provided. Mr. Jason J. Gibbs, York University Miss Anjelica Maria Peredo Dr. Thomas Guillemaud Miss Jessica Ellen Platt, Purdue University Mr. Joseph Njinyah Achaleke Ms. Laurel Jean Haavik, University of Dr. Deepa Pureswaran, Canadian Forest Mr. John Acorn Arkansas Service/Canadian Food Inspection Mr. Paul L. Albano Ms. Heather E. Harmon, Delaware Agency Mrs. Fatimah Saeed Alhamlan, Washington Department of Agriculture Ms. Elisabeth C. Reichert, Lyman State University Dr. Lin He, Auburn University Entomological Museum Ms. Gina Marie Angelella Dr. Frank M. Horodyski, Ohio University Mr. Raul Ruiz-Arce, USDA CPHST/Penn David E. Baumgardner, Texas A&M Mr. James Keating State University University Gevin Kenney Ms. Brittany Russ, Clemson University Miss Shana Margaret Beirne Mr. Soo-Hoon Samuel Kim, Michigan State Mr. Koji Sasakawa, University of Tokyo Mr. Jianlong Bi, University of California University Mr. Craig M. Shelton, University of Arkansas Mr. Micahel James Biondi, Clemson Dr. Laura D. Kramer, Health Research Inc. Mr. Ben Simmons University Mr. Aninakwa Kyeremateng, Cocoa Dr. Thomas J. Simonsen, University of Dr. Warren Booth Research Institute of Ghana Alberta Dr. Pat Bouchard, Agriculture and Agri-Food Dr. Sijun L, Iowa State University Ms. Sandra M. Sleezer, University of Canada Mr. Damien Laudier, Laudier Histology Arkansas Mr. Keith R. Bradley Ms. Donna Lee Mr. Jae-Cheon Sohn, University of Maryland Ms. Angela G. Brommit, University of Mr. Seung-Il Lee, Chungnam National Ms. Anna Louise Soper, University of Windsor University Massachusetts-Amherst Ms. Erin M. Cafferty Dr. Huarong Li, Iowa State University Dr. Victoria Soroker, Institute of Plant Dr. David O. Carter, University of Nebraska- Dr. Johan Liljeblad, University of California, Protection Lincoln Riverside Mr. Matthew M. Steller, Kansas State Mr. William Rodney Cooper, University of Dr. Gloria M. Luque, Ohio State University University Kentucky Dr. Paula R G Marcon, Dupont Agric Dr. Sivakumar Swaminathan, Iowa State Dr. Winfred Danquah Products University Mr. Andrew I. Derksen, University of Florida Dr. Jeremy L. Marshall, Kansas State Mr. Charuwat Taekul, Ohio State University Ms. Marie Djernaes, University of Alberta University Dr. Shigeto Takagi, Tohoku University Mr. Luke Elden Dodd, University of Dr. Thomas Meade, Dow AgroSciences Mr. Elijah J. Talamas, Ohio State University Kentucky Mr. David P. Moser, II, Texas A&M Dr. Justin L. Talley, Oklahoma State Mr. John Dunbar, Terminix Service, Inc. University University Mr. Nagendra Babu Earle, West Texas A&M Ms. Emily Mueller, University of Wisconsin- Mr. Burt Tate, Bio-Pest University Madison Mr. Cameron David Wilson, Neudorff North Mr. Adam G. Ehmer, Stony Brook University Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Newell, University of America Ms. Monica A. Farfan, Ohio State University New Orleans Mr. Jinquan Wu, USDA-ARS, Beneficial Ms. Cheryl Eileen Frank, University of Mr. Giang N. Ngo, ISCA Technologies Inc. Insect Introduction Research Unit Vermont Dr. Samuel Nibouche, CIRAD UMR PVBMT

November 2006 ESA Newsletter 5 Names, from p.4 STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, Scientific name: Bombus terricola Kirby MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION Common name: yellowbanded bumble bee. Has a large yellow band on the abdomen 1. Publication Title: ESA Newsletter and across the thorax. 2. Publication Number: 0273-7353 3. Filing Date: September 29, 2006 Scientific name: Bombus vagans Smith 4. Issue Frequency: Monthly Common name: half-black bumble bee 5. No. of Issues Published Annually: 12 The anterior portion of bee (top of the 6. Annual Subscription Price: $29 indi- head, thorax, and first two segments of the vidual, $44 institution abdomen) is yellow, and the posterior half 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known is black. Office of Publication: Entomological Soci- ety of America, 10001 Derekwood Lane, Scientific name: Bombus ashtoni (Cresson) Suite 100, Lanham, MD 20706-4876 Common name: Ashton cuckoo bumble bee 8. Complete Mailing Address of Head- A cuckoo bumble bee whose name hon- quarters or General Business Office of ors Mr. T. B. Ashton, a collector in New Publisher: Address same as above. York, who first informed Cresson about this 9. Full names and Complete Mailing Ad- species. dresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher, Editor and Managing Edi- Scientific name: Bombus citrinus (Smith) tor: Alan Kahan. Addresses same as above. Common name: lemon cuckoo bumble bee 10. Owner: Entomological Society of A cuckoo bumble bee where the name America. Address same as above. “citrinus” means lemon-yellow. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Scientific name: Bombus fernaldae (Franklin) Holding 1% or More of Total Amount of Common name: Fernald cuckoo bumble bee Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: A cuckoo bumble bee whose name hon- None ors Maria E. Fernald, wife of Dr. Charles H. 12. Tax Status: The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the Strumigenys mirfica ant images provided by Dr. Gary Alpert, Fernald, an entomologist at the University of Harvard University. exempt status for federal income tax pur- Massachusetts around 1900. poses has not changed during preceding 12 months. Scientific name: Bombus insularis (Smith) Imaging Unlocked! 13. Extent and Nature of Circulation: Common name: indiscriminate cuckoo Avg. no No. copies of bumble bee Ensure that the images you capture for grant applications copies of ea. single issue and publication are in focus from top to bottom with A cuckoo bumble bee that attempts to Leica’s NEW LAS Montage software package. issue during published reproduce in the nests of other bumble bee preceding nearest to Starting a new lab or research project? Contact Leica species in the East. 12 months filing date and take advantage of big savings with Leica's A. Total no. of copies: New Investigator Program! Scientific name: Bombus variabilis (Cresson) 5,251 5,168 variable cuckoo bumble bee Visit: www.leica-microsystems.com/montage1 Common name: B. Paid and/or requested circulation: A cuckoo bumble bee where the color or call 800-248-0123. (1) Outside-county mail subscription: pattern of the male varies from entirely yel- Intelligent Automation 4,734 4,659 low to entirely black. (2) In-county subscriptions: None (3) Sales through dealers and carriers, Scientific name: Dryocosmus kuriphilus street vendors, counter sales, and non- Yasumatsu (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae). USPS paid distribution: ©2006 Leica Microsystems Inc., BNA#545 Common name: Asian chestnut gall wasp 11 11 Overall, the CNC members felt that the C. Total paid and/or requested circulation: proposed common name was appropriate New Dues Structure for 2007 4,745 4,670 given that this insect is Asian in origin and The ESA Governing Board recently en- that chestnut (Castanea) is the only host D. Free distribution by mail: None acted the following changes for 2007: plant reported. E. Free distribution outside the mail: 1) Late fee –The late fee will now be 28 28 enacted one month later than previously. F. Total free distribution: Dues received after February 15th will be 28 28 subject to the late fee. It is also changing Condolences G. Total distribution: from a flat fee of $20 to a 10% rounded Sincere condolences to the 4,773 4,698 assessment, which will result in a lower famlies, friends, and colleagues of H. Copies not distributed: fee for all parties, especially students and recently deceased ESA members: 478 470 the Emeriti. I. Total: 5,251 5,168 2) Price– In recognition of the years of • Dr. Frank T. Hovore, Santa Clarita, CA J. Percent paid and/or requested circula- cutbacks that members have borne, dues • Dr. Laurence K. Cutkomp, Saint Paul, tion: for 2007 are dropping back to the 2004 MN 99.4% 99.4% prices. • Dr. Vernon M. Stern, Riverside, CA

6 November 2006 ESA Newsletter J OB O PPORTUNIT I E S

ASST. PROF. INSECT PEST MGMT. EXT. & RES. TOBACCO, SMALL inter-disciplinary projs. with other facul. at NCSU; develop rela- FRUIT & SPECIALTY CROPS tionships with County Ext. Agents, commodity groups and related The Dept. of Entomol. at NC State Univ. is seeking applicants for a constituencies; and actively participate in the direction of grad. 11-month tenure track Asst. Prof. pos. with responsibilities in Ext. students. Some teaching responsibilities may be added at a future (75%) and Res.(25%) on tobacco, small fruit and specialty date. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Entomol. or related field, crops. This pos. is avail. July 1, 2007. The incumbent will expertise in insect pest mgmt., excellent communication be expected to establish and maintain a modern, nationally skills and a clear commitment to the dev. and implementa- recognized ext. and appl. res. prog. that provides leader- tion of pest mgmt. progs. are required. Exper. working with ship in developing and implementing effective insect mgmt. producers and commodity interests desired, as is expertise programs on tobacco, small fruit and specialty crops in NC. in insect vectors of plant pathogens, sampling, landscape The incumbent will be further expected to devel. robust ecol., and/or popul. model. APPLICANTS must apply on- extramural funding; engage in intra- and inter-disciplinary line by Jan 2, 2007. See http://jobs.ncsu.edu for instruc- projects with other facul. at NCSU; develop relationships with Coun- tions and required documentation. AA/EOE. ADA Accomodations: ty Ext. Agents, commodity groups and related constituencies; and Dr. James Harper [email protected] 919-515-2746. NC State actively participate in the direction of grad. students. Some teaching welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. responsibilities may be added at a future date. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Entomol. or related field, expertise in insect pest mgmt., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR INSECT BIODIVERSITY excellent communication skills, and a clear commitment to the de- The Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University, velop. and implementation of pest mgmt. programs are required. seeks to fill a tenure track, 11 mo. assistant professor faculty posi- Exper. working with producers and commodity interests desired, as is tion with responsibilities in research (50%) and teaching (50%) with expertise in sampling, landscape ecol., and/or popul. modeling. AP- responsibilities in insect systematics and biodiversity. The successful PLICANTS must apply online by Jan 2, 2007. See http://jobs.ncsu.edu candidate will develop a vigorous, basic research program focusing for instructions and required documentation. AA/EOE. ADA Accomo- on specimen based approaches in taxonomy and phylogenetic sys- dations: Dr. James Harper [email protected] 919-515-2746. tematics. Success in obtaining extramural funding for this program NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. will be expected. The incumbent will serve as Director of the NCSU Insect Collection. Teaching responsibilities will include a graduate ASST. / ASSOC. PROF. VEGET. INSECT PEST MGMT. EXT. & RES. level course or courses in insect biodiversity, graduate seminars, and The Dept. of Entomol. at NC State Univ. is seeking applicants for a participation in the undergraduate teaching program, as appropri- 11-month tenure track pos. with responsibilities in Ext. (75%) and ate. Academic advising and graduate student training will also be Res.(25%) on veg. crops. This pos. is avail. April 1, 2007 and will expected. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Entomology or related field and be filled at the Asst. or Assoc. Prof. level depending on qualifs. and experience in systematic entomology using a broad diversity of tools exper. The incumbent will be expected to establish and maintain and approaches in collection based research. Applicants must apply a modern, nationally recognized ext. and appl. Res. Prog. that pro- online by Jan 2, 2007. See http://jobs.ncsu.edu for instructions and vides leadership in developing and implementing effective insect required documentation. AA/EOE. ADA Accomodations: Dr. James mgmt. progs. on veget. crops in NC. The incumbent will be further Harper [email protected] 919-515 2746. NC State welcomes expected to develop robust extramural funding; engage in intra- and all persons without regard to sexual orientation.

ASST. PROF., MOLECULAR BASIS OF mail or courier service. Letters of reference rience in post harvest processing and pest CHEMORECEPTION AND/OR BEHAVIOR may be sent by email initially, with signed control. For information call Denice Cham- IN INSECTS at the University of California, hard copies following. Applications, includ- bers at 559-596-2960. For a copy of the full Riverside CA, USA, starting July 1, 2007. ing letters of reference, should be received agency announcement, application proce- Position is tenure track, 11 months/year, by Dec. 31, 2006, but position will remain dures and qualifications for the position go to 25% teaching, 75% research. Appointment open until filled. Further information about www.usajobs.com. (Announcement Number level and salary commensurate with experi- the Entomology Department and the position ARS-X6W-0412) Closing date for applications ence. Ph.D. with extensive training in using can be found at http://www.entomology.ucr. is December 15, 2006. Applications must be molecular biology techniques to investigate edu. Information on UC Riverside’s numer- received by the closing date of the announce- chemoreception and/or behavior in insects is ous Interdepartmental programs can be found ment. This is a competitive, permanent ap- required. Postdoctoral experience an asset. at http://www.ucr.edu/academic.html. pointment and U.S. citizenship is required. The appointee will develop a strong basic The USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and applied research program, participate RESEARCH ENTOMOLOGIST and Employer. in graduate and undergraduate teaching in The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricul- Entomology and interdepartmental programs, tural Research Service, San Joaquin Valley CENTER DIRECTOR AND PROFESSOR and supervise graduate students. Applicants Agricultural Sciences Center, Parlier, Cali- Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, should send CV, statement of research inter- fornia, invites applications for a Research Apopka, FL. Position# 0001-3382. For de- ests, reprints and manuscripts in press, and Entomologist position GS-12/13 ($62,291.00- scription, minimum qualifications, applica- arrange to have four letters of reference sent $96,292.00 per annum). Position is respon- tion deadlines and information on how to to Jocelyn Millar, Search Committee Chair, sible for planning and leading fumigation apply, please go to http://personnel.ifas.ufl. Department of Entomology, University of research on fresh or dried fruit, nuts and edu/Vacancies/0001-3382_center_director. California, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA; e- durable commodities such as grains, beans pdf or email: [email protected]. mail: [email protected], phone (951) and spices, as well as conducting research on 827-5821, FAX (951) 827-3086. Applica- fumigation programs for commodity process- tions may be submitted electronically or by ing facilities. The ideal candidate has expe- November 2006 ESA Newsletter 7 Reminder: Call for 2007 ESA Annual Meeting Symposia ESA IS MAKING CONNECTIONS… cap- proves human welfare through responsible late-breaking topics. tures the theme and intent for the 2007 pest management. Now is the time for YOU The submission deadlines for proposals Annual Meeting, which will be the venue to begin planning for the exciting 2007 An- are as follows: to showcase our collective PASSION FOR nual Meeting in San Diego to make YOUR • Program Symposia–February 1, 2007 PROGRESS THROUGH INNOVATION, INI- connections! • Section Symposia–March 6, 2007 TIATIVE, AND INFLUENCE. Indeed, the ESA Program, Section, and other symposia • Other Symposia–March 6, 2007 is more than a collection of individuals who may be proposed for two-hour, four-hour, or • Hot Topics–November 1, 2007 share a common fascination with insects—it all-day time slots. The format can be tailored The complete call for symposia, including is a premier scientific and professional soci- to your vision—speakers, workshops, discus- full instructions, will be available soon at ety that stimulates discovery, advances new sion groups, or a combination of these. In http://www.entsoc.org/annual_meeting/Fu- biological and ecological theories, and im- addition, a few time slots will be saved for ture_meetings/future-meetings.htm.

 The 2006 ESA Annual Meeting will be  The 2007 AIBS annual meeting will held on December 10-13, 2006, in In- be held 14-15 May 2007 in Washington For the dianapolis, Indiana. Contact: ESA Annual DC, at the Capital Hilton Hotel. The  Meeting, 10001 Derekwood Lane, Suite theme of the meeting will be “Evolution 100, Lanham, MD 20706. Phone 301-731- and Human Health.” Information about Datebook 4535, fax 301-731-4538. the meeting will be available at www. aibs.org/annual-meeting/. Year 2007  The Joint Annual Meeting of the  The 2nd International Symposium American Society of Agronomy, the Crop  18th USDA Interagency Research Forum on the Environmental Physiology of Science Society of America, and the Soil on Gypsy Moth and Other Invasive Species Ectotherms and Plants (ISEPEP2) will be Science Society of America will take place will be held on January 9-12, 2007 at the held in Dunedin, New Zealand, July 1-6, on November 12-16, 2006, in Indianapo- Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, 2007. URLwww.otago.ac.nz/isepep2/. lis, Indiana. URL: http://www.asa-cssa- Annapolis, MD USA. Contact: Katherine  sssa.org McManus, [email protected]. Phone: The American Society for Horticultur- al Science’s Annual Conference is slated  The 4th International Bemisia Work- 203-230-4330. URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/ ne/morgantown/4557/forum/additional info. for July 16-19 in Scottsdale, AZ. URL: shop is slated for December 3-6, 2006, http://www.ashs.org at the Hawk’s Cay Resort in Duck Key,  The 10th Gordon Research Conference  Florida. The event is sponsored by the on Plant-Herbivore Interactions is scheduled The American Phytopathological University of Florida, IFAS, Southwest for February 18-23, 2007, at the Crowne Society Annual Meeting will be held on Florida Research and Education Center, Plaza Hotel, Ventura, California. For more July 28-Aug. 1 in San Diego, CA. URL: and USDA-ARS. URL: http://www.confer- information, including a list of speakers, http://www.apsnet.org ence.ifas.ufl.edu/bemisia/ consult the Gordon Research Conferences  The 92nd Annual Meeting of the  The International Whitefly Genom- web site: http://grc.org/programs/2007/plan- Ecological Society of America will take ics Workshop is slated for December 7-8, thrb.htm place on Aug. 5-10 in San Jose, CA. URL: 2006, at the Hawk’s Cay Resort in Duck  The first meeting of Integrated Control of http://www.esa.org Key, Florida. The event is sponsored by Plant-Feeding Mites will be held on March  The 13th European Carabidologists’ the University of Florida, IFAS, Southwest 12-14, 2007, in Jerusalem, Israel. As with all Meeting will be held August 20-24, 2007 Florida Research and Education Center, IOBC group meetings, papers will be pub- at the American University in Bulgaria, and USDA-ARS. URL: http://www.confer- lished in the IOBC/WPRS Bulletin. Contact: Blagoevgrad. For more information, see ence.ifas.ufl.edu/bemisia/ www.iobc-wprs.org/events/index.html http://www.ecolab.bas.bg/ecm2007

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