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ENTOMOLOGY 2011 ESA 59TH ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 13–16, RENO, NV Entomological Society of America Reno-Sparks Convention Center Reno, Nevada November 13-16, 2011, Booth 220 Insect Photo Salon........................................................................... 11 Posters ........................................................................................12 Poster Presentations ....................................................................... 12 Virtual Posters ............................................................................12, 45 Social Activities and Mixers .........................................................13 New Member Meet and Greet ....................................................... 13 Welcome Reception ........................................................................ 13 Social Events .................................................................................... 13 Student Activities ........................................................................13 Linnaean Games .............................................................................. 13 Student Competition for the President’s Prize ............................... 13 ENTOMOLOGY 2011 Student Debate ............................................................................... 13 Student Awards ............................................................................... 13 59th Annual Meeting Student Reception ........................................................................... 13 of the Student Volunteers ......................................................................... 13 Awards and Honors .....................................................................13 Entomological Society of America Honorary Membership .................................................................... 13 November 13–16, 2011 Fellows of the ESA ........................................................................... 13 Founders’ Memorial Award ............................................................ 14 The Reno-Sparks Convention Center ESA Professional Awards ................................................................. 14 Reno, Nevada ESA Student Awards ........................................................................ 14 Stinger Awards ................................................................................ 14 Limerick Contest .............................................................................. 14 Entomological Foundation Professional Awards ............................. 14 Contents Entomological Foundation Student Awards ................................... 14 Award Sponsors .............................................................................. 15 Welcome ...................................................................................... 3 President’s Message ...........................................................................3 Entomological Foundation ...........................................................15 Program Co-Chairs’ Message .............................................................4 Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Sustaining Associates ..........................16 About Reno .................................................................................. 6 Exhibitors ......................................................................................... 16 Transportation ....................................................................................6 Exhibit Booth Map .......................................................................... 19 Hotels .................................................................................................7 ESA Sponsors ................................................................................... 20 Sustaining Associates ...................................................................... 20 General Information ..................................................................... 8 Registration Information ....................................................................8 ESA Board, Section, Committee, and Editorial Board Meetings ....21 Information Desk ................................................................................8 ESA Officers and Committee Members ........................................21 Business Center ..................................................................................8 ESA Staff ......................................................................................24 Career Center .....................................................................................8 Coat/Bag Check ..................................................................................8 Daily Schedules ...........................................................................25 Cyber Cafe ..........................................................................................8 Daily Schedule by Date and Time .................................................... 25 Daily Announcements and Messages ................................................8 Daily Schedule by Function and Social Event .................................. 34 ESA Central Booth ..............................................................................8 Daily Schedule by Topic and Section ............................................... 37 First Aid ..............................................................................................8 Daily Schedule by ESA Board, Section, and Committee Meetings .. 43 Global Pavilion ....................................................................................8 Presentations: Oral and Poster Displays (D) Guest Hospitality ................................................................................8 Virtual Posters .............................................................................45 Internet Access ...................................................................................9 Sunday ........................................................................................48 Limerick Contest .................................................................................9 Oral Presentations ........................................................................... 48 Lost and Found ...................................................................................9 Entomology 2011 Mobile App ...........................................................9 Monday .......................................................................................68 Mother’s Room ..................................................................................9 Oral Presentations ........................................................................... 68 No Photographs Policy .......................................................................9 Student Competition Oral Presentations ........................................ 68 Press ...................................................................................................9 Student Competition Poster Presentations D001-D0183 ............... 87 Refreshments and Concessions .........................................................9 Tuesday .......................................................................................95 Shuttle Bus Service .............................................................................9 Oral Presentations ........................................................................... 95 Smoking Policy ...................................................................................9 Poster Presentations D0198-D0382 .............................................. 121 Tours ...................................................................................................9 Virginia City Tour and Downtown Reno .........................................9 Wednesday ...............................................................................129 Mustangs, Myths, and Scourges ....................................................9 Oral Presentations ......................................................................... 129 University Entomology Clubs .......................................................... 10 Poster Presentations D0383-D0573 .............................................. 143 Virtual Posters ................................................................................. 10 Indices .......................................................................................152 YouTube Videographers .................................................................. 10 Author Index ................................................................................. 152 Program Information ...................................................................10 Common Name Index ................................................................... 170 Uploading Presentations ................................................................. 10 Scientific Name Index .................................................................... 173 Moderator Training ......................................................................... 10 Maps and Floor Plans ................................................................182 Lunch and Learn Sessions ............................................................... 10 Reno-Sparks Covention Center