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A FAUNAL SURVEY AND ZOOGEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF THE CURCULIONOIDEA (COLEOPTERA) (EXCLUDING ANTHRIBIDAE, PLATPODINAE. AND SCOLYTINAE) OF THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY OF TEXAS A Thesis TAMI ANNE CARLOW Submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies of Texas A&M University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE August 1997 Major Subject; Entomology A FAUNAL SURVEY AND ZOOGEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF THE CURCVLIONOIDEA (COLEOPTERA) (EXCLUDING ANTHRIBIDAE, PLATYPODINAE. AND SCOLYTINAE) OF THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY OF TEXAS A Thesis by TAMI ANNE CARLOW Submitted to Texas AgcM University in partial fulltllment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE Approved as to style and content by: Horace R. Burke (Chair of Committee) James B. Woolley ay, Frisbie (Member) (Head of Department) Gilbert L. Schroeter (Member) August 1997 Major Subject: Entomology A Faunal Survey and Zoogeographic Analysis of the Curculionoidea (Coleoptera) (Excluding Anthribidae, Platypodinae, and Scolytinae) of the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. (August 1997) Tami Anne Carlow. B.S. , Cornell University Chair of Advisory Committee: Dr. Horace R. Burke An annotated list of the Curculionoidea (Coleoptem) (excluding Anthribidae, Platypodinae, and Scolytinae) is presented for the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) of Texas. The list includes species that occur in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Wigacy counties. Each of the 23S species in 97 genera is tteated according to its geographical range. Lower Rio Grande distribution, seasonal activity, plant associations, and biology. The taxonomic atTangement follows O' Brien &, Wibmer (I og2). A table of the species occuning in patxicular areas of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, such as the Boca Chica Beach area, the Sabal Palm Grove Sanctuary, Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park, and the Falcon Dam area is included. -
The Role of a State Insectary in Weed Biocontrol
The Role of a State Insectary in Weed Biocontrol Dan Bean, Director Palisade Insectary Colorado Department of Agriculture Conservation Services Commissioner’s Office 7 Divisions Plant Industry Brands Inspection and Consumer Services Conservation Services Markets State Fair Animal Industries Commissioner’s Office 7 Divisions Conservation Services Commissioner’s Office 7 Divisions Conservation Services 4 Programs Commissioner’s Office 7 Divisions Conservation Services 4 Programs Conservation Districts Commissioner’s Office 7 Divisions Conservation Services 4 Programs Groundwater Conservation Districts Commissioner’s Office 7 Divisions Conservation Services 4 Programs Noxious Weeds Groundwater Conservation Districts Commissioner’s Office 7 Divisions Conservation Services 4 Programs Biological Pest Control Noxious Weeds Groundwater Conservation Districts Commissioner’s Office 7 Divisions Conservation Services 4 Programs Biological Pest Control Palisade Insectary Palisade, Colorado Palisade Insectary . Began in the 1940’s to fight Oriental fruit moth, a project that helped peach farmers and is still going . Moved to new 14,000 sq ft facility in 1992 . Distributes over 30 biocontrol agents for the control of insect pests and weeds . Is a partner in pest management on a local, state, tribal and federal level The Program mission is to provide biological control agents and expertise to the citizens of Colorado in order to assist in achieving their land and resource management objectives Leafy spurge infestation near Pine, CO Eric Lane, Director -
Alhagi Maurorum
Prepared By Jacob Higgs and Tim Higgs Class 1A EDRR- Early Detection Rapid Response Watch List Common crupina Crupina vulgaris African rue Peganum harmala Small bugloss Anchusa arvensis Mediterranean sage Salvia aethiopis Spring millet Milium vernale Syrian beancaper Zygophyllum fabago North Africa grass Ventenata dubia Plumeless thistle Carduus acanthiodes Malta thistle Centaurea melitensis Common Crupina Crupina vulgaris African rue Peganum harmala Small bugloss Anchusa arvensis Mediterranean sage Salvia aethiopis Spring millet Milium vernale Syrian beancaper Zygophyllum fabago North Africa grass Ventenata dubia Plumeless thistle Carduus acanthiodes Malta thistle Centaurea melitensis m Class 1B Early Detection Camelthorn Alhagi maurorum Garlic mustard Alliaria petiolata Purple starthistle Cantaurea calcitrapa Goatsrue Galega officinalis African mustard Brassica tournefortii Giant Reed Arundo donax Japanese Knotweed Polygonum cuspidatum Vipers bugloss Echium vulgare Elongated mustard Brassica elongate Common St. Johnswort Hypericum perforatum L. Oxeye daisy Leucanthemum vulgare Cutleaf vipergrass Scorzonera laciniata Camelthorn Alhagi maurorum Garlic mustard Alliaria petiolata Purple starthistle Cantaurea calcitrapa Goatsrue Galega officinalis African mustard Brassica tournefortii Giant Reed Arundo donax Japanese Knotweed Polygonum cuspidatum Vipers bugloss Echium vulgare Elongated mustard Brassica elongate Common St. Johnswort Hypericum perforatum L. Oxeye daisy Leucanthemum vulgare Cutleaf vipergrass Scorzonera laciniata Class 2 Control -
CDA Leafy Spurge Brochure
Frequently Asked Questions About the Palisade Insectary Mission Statement How do I get Aphthona beetles? You can call the Colorado Department of We are striving to develop new, effective Agriculture Insectary in Palisade at (970) ways to control non-native species of plants 464-7916 or toll free at (866) 324-2963 and and insects that have invaded Colorado. get on the request list. We are doing this through the use of biological controls which are natural, non- When are the insects available? toxic, and environmentally friendly. We collect and distribute adult beetles in June and July. The Leafy Spurge Program In Palisade How long will it take for them to control my leafy spurge? The Insectary has been working on leafy Biological Control You can usually see some damage at the spurge bio-control since 1988. Root feeding point of release the following year, but it flea beetles are readily available for release of typically takes three to ten years to get in early summer. Three other insect species widespread control. have been released and populations are growing with the potential for future Leafy Spurge What else do the beetles feed on? distribution. All of the leafy spurge feeding The beetles will feed on leafy spurge and insects are maintained in field colonies. cypress spurge. They were held in Additional research is underway to explore quarantine and tested to ensure they would the potential use of soilborne plant not feed on other plants before they were pathogens as biocontrol agents. imported and released in North America What makes the best release site? A warm dry location with moderate leafy spurge growth is best. -
ANNUAL REPORT 2020 Plant Protection & Conservation Programs
Oregon Department of Agriculture Plant Protection & Conservation Programs ANNUAL REPORT 2020 www.oregon.gov/ODA Plant Protection & Conservation Programs Phone: 503-986-4636 Website: www.oregon.gov/ODA Find this report online: https://oda.direct/PlantAnnualReport Publication date: March 2021 Table Tableof Contents of Contents ADMINISTRATION—4 Director’s View . 4 Retirements: . 6 Plant Protection and Conservation Programs Staff . 9 NURSERY AND CHRISTMAS TREE—10 What Do We Do? . 10 Christmas Tree Shipping Season Summary . 16 Personnel Updates . .11 Program Overview . 16 2020: A Year of Challenge . .11 New Rule . 16 Hawaii . 17 COVID Response . 12 Mexico . 17 Funding Sources . 13 Nursery Research Assessment Fund . 14 IPPM-Nursery Surveys . 17 Phytophthora ramorum Nursery Program . 14 National Traceback Investigation: Ralstonia in Oregon Nurseries . 18 Western Horticultural Inspection Society (WHIS) Annual Meeting . 19 HEMP—20 2020 Program Highlights . 20 2020 Hemp Inspection Annual Report . 21 2020 Hemp Rule-making . 21 Table 1: ODA Hemp Violations . 23 Hemp Testing . .24 INSECT PEST PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT—25 A Year of Personnel Changes-Retirements-Promotions High-Tech Sites Survey . .33 . 26 Early Detection and Rapid Response for Exotic Bark Retirements . 27 and Ambrosia Beetles . 33 My Unexpected Career With ODA . .28 Xyleborus monographus Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) Trapping . 34 2020 Program Notes . .29 Outreach and Education . 29 Granulate Ambrosia Beetle and Other Wood Boring Insects Associated with Creosoting Plants . 34 New Detections . .29 Japanese Beetle Program . .29 Apple Maggot Program . .35 Exotic Fruit Fly Survey . .35 2018 Program Highlights . .29 Japanese Beetle Eradication . .30 Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Program . .35 Grasshopper Outbreak Response – Harney County . -
Petition for the Release of Aphthona Cyparissiae Against Leafy Spurge in the United States1
Reprinted with permission from: USDA-ARS, March 19, 1986, unpublished. Petition for the release of Aphthona cyparissiae against leafy spurge in the 1 United States ROBERT W. PEMBERTON Part I TO: Dr. R. Bovey, Dept. of Range Science USDA/ARS/SR Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843 U.S.A. Enclosed are the results of the research on the flea beetle Aphthona cyparissiae (Chrysomelidae). This petition is composed of two parts. The first is the report “Aph- thona cyparissiae (Kock) and A. flava Guill. (Coleopera: Chrysomelidae): Two candi- dates for the biological control of cypress and leafy spurge in North America” by G. Sommer and E. Maw which the Working Group reviewed on Canada’s behalf. Copies of this report should be in the Working Group’s files. This research, which was done at the Commonwealth Institute of Biological Control’s Delémont, Switzerland lab, showed A. cyparissiae to be specific to the genus Euphorbia of the Euphorbiaceae. This result agrees with the literature and field records for A. cyparissiae, which recorded it from: Euphorbia cyparissias, E. esula, E. peplus, E. seguieriana, and E. virgata. The Sommer and Maw report also included information on A. cyparissiae’s taxonomic position, life history, laboratory biology, mortality factors, feeding effects on the host plants, the Harris scoring system, as well as a brief description of the target plant – leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula complex), a serious pest of the rangelands of the Great Plains of North America. Based on this research, the Working Group gave permission to release A. cyparissiae in Canada and to import it into the USDA’s Biological Control of Weeds Quarantine in Al- bany, California, for additional testing. -
Puncturevine Identification and Management Background Information
Puncturevine Identification and Management Background Information History and Impacts Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is also known as goathead. Puncturevine is native to southern Europe and Asia and is found throughout central Oregon. Its main weedy characteristic, as indicated by its name, are its spiky seedpods that can injure livestock, people, and pets when stepped on and can even puncture bicycle tires. Habitat Puncturevine is commonly found on disturbed sites, roadways, driveways, trails and parking areas, in overgrazed pastures, gardens and waste areas. Good soil moisture and warm temperatures are needed for germination, but after the plant is established it can tolerate dry soils due to its rapidly produced deep taproot. Seeds are primarily dormant in the first season, but may germinate the next spring. Seeds may remain viable in the soil for up to five years. Identification Plant: Puncturevine is a summer annual broadleaf that emerges as early as May and continue growth until frost. Plants generally grows low to the ground forming dense mats 2 to 5 feet in diameter. Leaves: The hairy leaves are opposite each other and divided into four to eight pairs of leaflets that are also opposite each other. Stems: Stems radiate out from a central point at the taproot. Flowers: The yellow flowers produced in the leaf axils have 5 petals and are ½ inch wide. The flowers appear as quickly as 3 weeks after the seedlings emerge and flowering continues throughout the growing season. Seeds: Following quick flowering, seeds are viable 1 to 2 weeks later however they usually stay dormant in the first year. -
Tribulus: Caltrop and Yellow Vine
WWW.INDUSTRY.NSW.GOV.AU primefacts FOR PROFITABLE, ADAPTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PRIMARY INDUSTRIES NOVEMBER 2009 PRIMEFACT 723 REPLACES AGFACT P7.6.59 Tribulus: Caltrop and yellow vine Weed Management Unit regions of NSW provide ideal growing conditions for caltrop. They have adequate summer rainfall, high summer temperatures and sunlight intensity, and fertile soils. Introduction Yellow vine is a native of Australia – it has not been Tribulus weed species are summer growing annuals recorded elsewhere in the world. It was first described that occur throughout mainland Australia and have in 1926. Yellow vine is confined to central and high drought tolerance. northern areas of NSW, and is particularly common Two troublesome species occur in New South on clay soils in the north-west slopes. The success Wales (NSW): an introduced species with a small of yellow vine has been favoured by the same factors yellow flower and spiny fruit, called caltrop (Tribulus listed for caltrop; however yellow vine appears to have terrestris), and a native species with a larger yellow higher requirements for temperature and light intensity. flower and a spineless fruit, called yellow vine Small scattered communities of the Tribulus species (Tribulus micrococcus). T. minutus and T. eichlerianus are also found in Both species are opportunistic weeds of cultivation, western NSW. These species are not considered to waste lands and degraded pastures. be troublesome. Under certain conditions, grazing of Tribulus has been Description associated with nitrate poisoning, photosensitisation Caltrop is a prostrate annual herb with stems and sheep staggers. Spines on caltrop fruit damage spreading out for up to 2 m from a woody taproot. -
Integrated Noxious Weed Management Plan: US Air Force Academy and Farish Recreation Area, El Paso County, CO
Integrated Noxious Weed Management Plan US Air Force Academy and Farish Recreation Area August 2015 CNHP’s mission is to preserve the natural diversity of life by contributing the essential scientific foundation that leads to lasting conservation of Colorado's biological wealth. Colorado Natural Heritage Program Warner College of Natural Resources Colorado State University 1475 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523 (970) 491-7331 Report Prepared for: United States Air Force Academy Department of Natural Resources Recommended Citation: Smith, P., S. S. Panjabi, and J. Handwerk. 2015. Integrated Noxious Weed Management Plan: US Air Force Academy and Farish Recreation Area, El Paso County, CO. Colorado Natural Heritage Program, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Front Cover: Documenting weeds at the US Air Force Academy. Photos courtesy of the Colorado Natural Heritage Program © Integrated Noxious Weed Management Plan US Air Force Academy and Farish Recreation Area El Paso County, CO Pam Smith, Susan Spackman Panjabi, and Jill Handwerk Colorado Natural Heritage Program Warner College of Natural Resources Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado 80523 August 2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Various federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, orders, and policies require land managers to control noxious weeds. The purpose of this plan is to provide a guide to manage, in the most efficient and effective manner, the noxious weeds on the US Air Force Academy (Academy) and Farish Recreation Area (Farish) over the next 10 years (through 2025), in accordance with their respective integrated natural resources management plans. This plan pertains to the “natural” portions of the Academy and excludes highly developed areas, such as around buildings, recreation fields, and lawns. -
New DNA Markers Reveal Presence of Aphthona Species (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Believed to Have Failed to Establish After Release Into Leafy Spurge
Biological Control 49 (2009) 1–5 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Biological Control journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/ybcon New DNA markers reveal presence of Aphthona species (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) believed to have failed to establish after release into leafy spurge R. Roehrdanz a,*, D. Olson b,1, G. Fauske b, R. Bourchier c, A. Cortilet d, S. Sears a a Biosciences Research Laboratory, Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, US Department of Agriculture, 1605 Albrecht Blvd, Fargo, ND 58105, United States b Department of Entomology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, United States c Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, AB, Canada d Agricultural Resources Management and Development Division - Weed Integrated Pest Management Unit, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, St. Paul, MN, United States article info abstract Article history: Six species of Aphthona flea beetles from Europe have been introduced in North America for the purpose Received 28 September 2007 of controlling a noxious weed, leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). In the years following the releases, five of Accepted 10 December 2008 the species have been recorded as being established at various locations. There is no evidence that the Available online 31 December 2008 sixth species ever became established. A molecular marker key that can identify the DNA of the five established species is described. The key relies on restriction site differences found in PCR amplicons Keywords: of a portion of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I gene. Three restriction enzymes are required to Flea beetles separate the immature specimens which are not visually separable. Adults which can be quickly sepa- Leafy spurge rated into the two black species and three brown species require only two restriction enzymes to resolve Euphorbia esula Aphthona the species. -
3.7.10 Curculioninae Latreille, 1802 Jetzt Beschriebenen Palaearctischen Ceuthor- Rhynchinen
Curculioninae Latreille, 1802 305 Schultze, A. (1902): Kritisches Verzeichniss der bis 3.7.10 Curculioninae Latreille, 1802 jetzt beschriebenen palaearctischen Ceuthor- rhynchinen. – Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift Roberto Caldara , Nico M. Franz, and Rolf 1902: 193 – 226. G. Oberprieler Schwarz, E. A. (1894): A “ parasitic ” scolytid. – Pro- ceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 3: Distribution. The subfamily as here composed (see 15 – 17. Phylogeny and Taxonomy below) includes approx- Scudder, S. H. (1893): Tertiary Rhynchophorous Coleo- ptera of the United States. xii + 206 pp. US Geological imately 350 genera and 4500 species (O ’ Brien & Survey, Washington, DC. Wibmer 1978; Thompson 1992; Alonso-Zarazaga Stierlin, G. (1886): Fauna insectorum Helvetiae. Coleo- & Lyal 1999; Oberprieler et al. 2007), provisionally ptera helvetiae , Volume 2. 662 pp. Rothermel & Cie., divided into 34 tribes. These are geographically Schaffhausen. generally restricted to a lesser or larger degree, only Thompson, R. T. (1973): Preliminary studies on the two – Curculionini and Rhamphini – being virtually taxonomy and distribution of the melon weevil, cosmopolitan in distribution and Anthonomini , Acythopeus curvirostris (Boheman) (including Baris and Tychiini only absent from the Australo-Pacifi c granulipennis (Tournier)) (Coleoptera, Curculion- region. Acalyptini , Cionini , Ellescini , Mecinini , idae). – Bulletin of Entomological Research 63: 31 – 48. and Smicronychini occur mainly in the Old World, – (1992): Observations on the morphology and clas- from Africa to the Palaearctic and Oriental regions, sifi cation of weevils (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) with Ellescini, Acalyptini, and Smicronychini also with a key to major groups. – Journal of Natural His- extending into the Nearctic region and at least tory 26: 835 – 891. the latter two also into the Australian one. -
Curculionidae (Except Scolytinae and Platypodinae) in Latvian Fauna, Taxonomical Structure, Biogeography and Forecasted Species
Acta Biol. Univ. Daugavp. 12 (4) 2012 ISSN 1407 - 8953 CURCULIONIDAE (EXCEPT SCOLYTINAE AND PLATYPODINAE) IN LATVIAN FAUNA, TAXONOMICAL STRUCTURE, BIOGEOGRAPHY AND FORECASTED SPECIES Maksims Balalaikins Balalaikins M. 2012. Curculionidae (except Scolytinae and Platypodinae) in Latvian fauna, taxonomical structure, biogeography and forecasted species. Acta Biol. Univ. Daugavp., 12 (4): 67 – 83. This paper presents analysis of taxonomical structure of Latvian Curculionidae (except Scolytinae and Platypodinae) and comparison with the neighboring countries (Lithuania and Estonia) weevil’s fauna. Range of chorotypes and biogeography analysis of Latvian Curculionidae (except Scolytinae and Platypodinae) is presented in current paper. List of forecasted weevils species of Latvian fauna is compilled. Key words: Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Latvia, fauna, taxonomical structure, chorotypes, forecasted species. Maksims Balalaikins Institute of Systematic Biology, Daugavpils University, Vienības 13, Daugavpils, LV-5401, Latvia; e-mail: [email protected] INTRODUCTION The current paper is a continuation of studies on the Latvian fauna of Curculionidae (Balalaikins Worldwide, the Curculionidae is one of the largest 2011a, 2011b, 2012a, 2012b, 2012c, 2012d, in families of the order Coleoptera, represented by press; Balalaikins & Bukejs 2009, 2010, 2011a, 4600 genera and 51000 species (Alonso-Zarazaga 2011b, 2012), Balalaikins & Telnov 2012. The and Lyal 1999, Oberprieler et al. 2007). This aim of this work is to summarize and analyse family