N. 15: T. J. Hawkeswood

G. it. Ent., 3 (15): 261-269

April 30, 1987

Pollination of Leptospermum flavescens Sm. (Myrtaceae)

by beetles (Coleoptera)

in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

by

T. J. HAWKESWOOD

Abstract - A total of 40 beetle species (Coleoptera) from 8 families (Buprestidae, Cantharidae, Cleridae, Elateridae, Lycidae, Mordellidae and Scarabaeidae) were collected from the flowers of the Yellow Tea Tree, Leptospermum flavescens Sm. (Myrtaceae), during 1-12 December 1976 in the Blaxland area of the lower Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. The dominant group, in terms of both number of species and abundance, were the Buprestidae. A high percentage (90-100%) of beetles from all families carried Leptospermum pollen at the time of capture and examination. Larger, more active beetles tended to carry the largest pollen loads. Data presented here and from the previously published literature suggest that L. flavescens is predominantly visited, and pollinated, by beetles.

N. 15: P. Teocchi

G. it. Ent., 3 (15): 271-273

April 30, 1987

Notes sur diverses Lamiaires africains

(Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae)

par

PIERRE TEOCCHI

Abstract - Notes on some African Lamiinae (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae) - Prosopocera (Alphitopola) ficivora Pascoe (tribe Prosopocerini) in transferred into the new subgenus Peritragopsis of Chariesthes (tribe Tragocephalini); a new description and one figure are given. The genus Mimopalimna Br. is a single synonym of Lasiopezus Pascoe; notes on Lasiopezus nigromaculatus Qued. and his morpha ambiguus Kolbe are furnished.

N.15: M. Peterson

G. it. Ent., 3 (15): 275-277

April 30, 1987

A replacement name for Stigmodera fusca Barker

(Coleoptera, Buprestidae)

by

MAGNUS PETERSON

Abstract - Stigmodera (Castiarina) hawkeswoodi nomen novum is proposed as a replacement name for S. (C.) fusca Barker, 1986 which is a junior primary homonym of S. fusca Saunders, 1871. Stigmodera (Themognatha) fusca Saunders is figured.

N. 15: R. Pace

G. it. Ent., 3 (15): 279-283

April 30, 1987

Nuove specie di Aleocharinae orofile della Bulgaria

(Coleoptera, Staphylinidae)

(XLVII contributo alla conoscenza delle Aleocharinae)

di

ROBERTO PACE

Abstract - New mountain Aleocharinae from Bulgaria (XLVII contribution to the knowledge of Aleocharinae) - Three new species - Alpinia (s. str.) uhligi, Amischa (s. str.) uhligi, Cousya uhligi - from the Balkan Mountains, collected by Dr. Hiecke and Dr. Uhlig of the Zoological Museum of the Humboldt University of Berlin are described.

N. 15: T. J. Hawkeswood

G. it. Ent., 3 (15): 285-290

April 30, 1987

Notes on some Coleoptera from Baeckea stenophylla F. Muell.

(Myrtaceae)

in New South Wales, Australia

by

T. J. HAWKESWOOD

Abstract - An annotated list is provided for nine species of Coleoptera from five families collected from flowers of Baeckea stenophylla F. Muell. in northern New South Wales, Australia.

N. 14: P. Trematerra

G. it. Ent., 3 (14): 215-228

December 31, 1986

Sulla morfologia di Pyralis farinalis (L.)

(Lepidoptera, Pyralidae)

di

P. TREMATERRA

Abstract - On the morphology of Pyralis farinalis (L.) (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae) - The morphology of this insect is not yet well known; here the A. illustrates the male and female genitalia, the characters of the new-born larva and pupa.

N. 14: A. Focarile

G. it. Ent., 3 (14): 229-256

December 31, 1986

Zonazione altitudinale e caratteristiche strutturali

di coleotterocenosi fitosaprobie in un settore

dell'Alta Valle Seriana

(Lombardia, prov. Bergamo)

di

ALESSANDRO FOCARILE

Abstract - Altitudinal zonation and structural characteristics of phytosaprobius coenoses of Coleoptera in the Upper Seriana Valley (northern Italy, Lombardy, Bergamo District) - A transect has been established from 700 up to 1750 m a.s.l. through the vegetation belts, respectively: 1) the riparian woods (Alnetum incanae); 2) the mixed broad-leaves woods (Acer, Corylus, Tilia, Fraxinus); 3) the beech-woods (Fagus); 4) the mixed woods of subalpine conifers (Abies, Picea); 5) the Alnetum viridis shrubs. Thanks to the homogeneous collecting-techniques, more than 600 specimens representing some 56 species of 13 families were collected. The phytosaprobius coenoses 1) and 5) are impoverished as a consequence of the marginal aspects of the surveyed territory. From 800 up to 1750 m a.s.l. the "index of Staphylinidae" regularly rises; this confirms the trend already observed studying similar coenoses in the southern Alps. The interpretation of data was supported by several samplings of fauna gathered in various types of woods, from Quercus ilex- up to Pinus cembra-belt, in different Italian regions.

N. 14: Rajendra Singh & Ranjan K. Pandey

G. it. Ent., 3 (14): 257-259

December 31, 1986

Bionomics of Trioxys indicus Subba Rao & Sharma,

an aphidiid parasitoid of Aphis craccivora Koch. 22.

Effect of aging of host and parasitoid

on the host-finding efficiency of the parasitoid

by

RAJENDRA SINGH & RANJAN K. PANDEY

Abstract - The aging of the host Aphis craccivora functions as a factor that influences the host-finding efficiency of the parasitoid Trioxys indicus. It is highly scored with the third instar nymph of the host. However, the aging of the parasitoid does not significantly affect it.

N. 13: G. Liberti

G. it. Ent., 3 (13): 185-193

August 31, 1986

Notes on some Dasytiscus Kiesw.

(Col., Dasytidae)

from Greece

by

GIANFRANCO LIBERTI

Abstract - In the present paper the types of 4 Dasytiscus species (D. flaveolus Reitt., D. impressicollis Reitt., D. emgei Reitt., D. subtilis Reitt.) and two subspecies (D. indutus var. nigricornis Schilsky and D. i. var. obscuricollis Pic) are redescribed, together with a new taxon:  D. indutus ssp. aegaeicus, from Crete and the Aegean islands. D. i. nigricornis Schilsky is synonymous with D. i. indutus Kiesw. and D. obscuripes Pic is a good species.

N. 13: G. Perazzini

G. it. Ent., 3 (13): 195-196

August 31, 1986

Descrizione della femmina di Pachydema tarsalis Reitter

(Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae)

di

GIANCARLO PERAZZINI

Abstract - Description of the female of Pachydema tarsalis Reitter (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae) - The Author describes the female of Pachydema tarsalis Reitter, 1902, up to now unknown, collected by G. Sama during a research trip in Algeria.

N. 13: M. A. Alonso-Zarazaga

G. it. Ent., 3 (13): 197-204

August 31, 1986

Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on Apionidae

(Coleoptera)

by

M. A. ALONSO-ZARAZAGA

Abstract - Five new names are provided for primary homonymies in Apionidae: Xenoon nom. nov. for Diacritus Pascoe, 1882, not Förster, 1868 (Hym.); Apion cyrton nom nov. for Apion tumidum Gerstäcker, 1854, not Stephens, 1835; Apion terminasianae nom. nov. for Apion rubidus Ter-Minasian, 1972, not Fåhraeus, 1871; Apion schuberti nom. nov. for Apion tauricum Schubert, 1963, not Desbrochers, 1902, and Pseudopiezotrachelus silvanus nom. nov. for Apion (Piezotrachelus) remaudierei A. Hoffmann, 1961, not Apion (Ceratapion) remaudierei A. Hoffmann, 1956. A list of the species included in Xenoon is given and the new combinations are furnished. Moreover, two synonymies are confirmed, three new are proposed and lectotype designations, measurements and various data are supplied for five species.

N. 13: M. Trentini & M. Marini

G. it. Ent., 3 (13): 205-208

August 31, 1986

Chromosome numbers in four species of Papilionidae

(Lepidoptera)

by

MASSIMO TRENTINI & MARIO MARINI

Abstract - The present paper describes the chromosome numbers in four species of Papilionidae, namely Iphiclides podalirius L. (2n = 60), Zerynthia polyxena D. & S. (2n = 60), Allancastria cerisyi God. (2n = 60), and Archon apollinus Herbst (2n = 60). The values, obtained from spermatogonial metaphases, are compared with those available in literature; it follows that the species of Papilionidae are characterized by a great stability of their chromosome numbers.

N. 13: F. Battoni

G. it. Ent., 3 (13): 209-214

August 31, 1986

Note su Lionychus fleischeri Reitter,

con descrizione di una nuova sottospecie

(Coleoptera, Carabidae)

di

FABRIZIO BATTONI

Abstract - Notes on Lionychus fleischeri Reitter, with description of a new subspecies (Coleoptera, Carabidae) - The taxonomy of Lionychus fleischeri Reitter, 1908 (= L. unicolor Fleischer, 1900 nec Schilsky) is discussed (with description of a new subspecies from Crete), and a key for the identification of its subspecies is given. The morphological differences among L. fleischeri Reitter s.l. and the aberrations without elytral white spots of European species of Lionychus are given. A note corrects the references to figures of the article "A new species of Harpalus Latreille, 1802 (subg. Megapangus Casey, 1914) from the U.S.A. (Coleoptera, Carabidae)" published by the A. in this same magazine [Vol. 2 (No. 11), 31 December 1985].

N. 12: R. Pittino & G. Mariani

G. it. Ent., 3 (12): 1-165

April 30, 1986

A revision of the Old World species

of the genus Diastictus Muls. and its allies

(Platytomus Muls., Pleurophorus Muls., Afrodiastictus n. gen., Bordatius n. gen.)

(Coleoptera, Aphodiidae, Psammodiini)

by

RICCARDO PITTINO & GIOVANNI MARIANI

Abstract - After defining the diagnosis and status of the tribe Psammodiini and proposing its subdivision in 2 subtribes (Psammodiina and Rhyssemina) a revision of the Old World species of 5 genera - Diastictus Muls. Platytomus Muls., Pleurophorus Muls., Afrodiastictus n. gen., Bordatius n. gen. - is hereby provided. This work is based on the examination of 11613 specimens from Europe, Asia and Africa, of which 480 are type specimens of already known species (17 holotypes, 1 neotype and 1 lectotype, both previously designated, 7 lectotypes hereby selected), as well as 325 additional specimens from both the Western Hemisphere and the Australian Region. 48 valid species are dealt with in all with respective synonyms, two new genera (Afrodiastictus and Bordatius) and 25 new species are described, 6 new synonymies pointed out, 2 already known synonymies verified, 8 new combinations proposed, one species (Plerophorus torretassoi) and genus (Platytomus) are hereby validated. For each genus bibliographic references, diagnosis and status, discussion and distribution are given, for the polyspecific ones a key to species is also provided. For each species bibliographic references, types localities and locations of types, description, discussion, as well as known and verified distributions are presented. The main results are as follows: 1) The genus Diastictus, monospecific (D. vulneratus) with a NW Palaearctic distribution, appears to hold a peculiar position within the subtribe Psammodiina hereby defined. 2) The genus Platytomus, usually incorrectly regarded as synonymous with Diastictus, is here validated. It belongs to the subtribe Rhyssemina, consequently phyletically distant from Diastictus, has an almost cosmopolitan distribution and is polyspecific, containing 10 Old World species, 3 of which new to science: 4 Palaearctic (P. tibialis, P. laevistriatus, P. variolosus, P. mongolicus), 3 Oriental (P. indicus, P. nathani n. sp., P. nagporensis n. sp.), and 3 from sub-Saharan Africa (P. pumilio, P. ashantii, P. gomyi n. sp.). 3) The genus Pleurophorus (Rhyssemina), closely allied to Platytomus, is almost exclusively found in the Old World, with one species (P. caesus) also occurring in the Western Hemisphere. It is polyspecific, with 29 species, 18 of which new to science, ranged into 3 different species groups, as follows: A) "caesus" species group, with 13 species in all, 5 of which new to science: 9 Palaearctic (P. caesus, P. anatolicus, P. arabicus n. sp., P. pannonicus, P. mediterranicus n. sp., P. opacus, P. torretassoi, P. maghrebinicus n. sp., P. apicipennis) and 4 Ethiopian (P. villiersi, P. madagassus n. sp., P. africanus, P. raffrayi n. sp.); B) "impressicollis" species group, with 15 species, 12 of which new to science: one Palaearctic (P. ledouxi n. sp.) and 14 Oriental (P. impressicollis, P. cracens, P. tonkinensis, P. beccarii n. sp., P. cambeforti n. sp., P. banksi n. sp., P. laticollis n. sp., P. formosanus n. sp., P. dinajpurensis n. sp., P. thailandicus n. sp., P. schereri n. sp., P. setosus n. sp., P. bengalensis n. sp., P. besucheti n. sp.); C) "nepalensis" species group, with one Oriental new species (P. nepalensis n. sp.). 4) The genus Afrodiastictus n. gen. is herein created for 5 Afrotropical species, one new (A. apterus n. sp.) and 4 formerly ranged into Diastictus and/or Pleurophorus (A. carinatus, A. ceratus, A. insularis, A. endroedyyoungai). 5) The genus Bordatius n. gen. is described for 3 new species of the subtribe Rhyssemina, one Palaearctic (B. tingitanus n. sp.), two S African (B. capensis n. sp., B. australis n. sp.). Finally, 5 species are removed from the genus Pleurophorus and from the tribe: P. caesoides, P. capicola, P. natalensis, P. chopardi, P. edithae. This study proves that both male and female (spermatheca) genitalia have a high taxonomic value, often being indispensable to a correct identification of species, anyhow always usefully complementing the quite homogeneous external morphology. The epipharynx, on the contrary, seems to have a superspecific value, but its actual meaning is still poorly known. The work is completed with numerous original drawings and distributional maps, as well as many bibliographic references and an index of Latin nouns quoted throughout the text.

N. 12: T. J. Hawkeswood

G. it. Ent., 3 (12): 167-172

April 30, 1986

A new species of Chrysobothris

(Coleoptera, Buprestidae, Chrysobothrinae)

from Townsville, northern Queensland, Australia

by

T. J. HAWKESWOOD

Abstract - Chrysobothris queenslandica sp. n. is described from material collected at Townsville, northern Queensland, Australia, during early December 1981. Its closest relative is C. subsimilis Thomson.

N. 12: T. J. Hawkeswood

G. it. Ent., 3 (12): 173-177

April 30, 1986

New larval host records for eight Australian jewel beetles

(Coleoptera, Buprestidae)

by

T. J. HAWKESWOOD

Abstract - New larval host records are provided for eight species from the genera Astraeus, Melobasis, Nascioides and Theryaxia (subfamily Buprestinae), Chalcotaenia and Cyphagastra (subfamily Chalcophorinae), Chrysobothris (subfamily Chrysobothrinae) and Castalia (subfamily Polycestinae).

N. 12: Omkar & S. R. Tripathi

G. it. Ent., 3 (12): 179-183

April 30, 1986

Toxicity of some pesticides to the gram pod borer,

Heliothis armigera (Hübner)

(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

by

OMKAR & S. R. TRIPATHI

Abstract - The toxicity of eighteen pesticides to the sixth instar larvae of the gram pod borer, Heliothis armigera (Hübner) (body weight: 452.45 ± 35.20 mg) was evaluated by topical application. Cypermethrin (LD50 = 0.27 ηg/larva) was the most toxic pesticide, 29.4 times more than folidol (ethyl-parathion) (the least toxic pesticide). Acephate, carbaryl, dichlorvos, dimethoate, endosulfan, ethion, fenthion, fenvalerate, malathion, monocrotophos, methyl-o-demeton, methyl-parathion, phenthoate, phorate, phosphamidon and quinalphos were 4.1, 1.8, 5.0, 13.2, 11.2, 7.4, 7.6, 8.5, 2.7, 15.9, 5.1, 18.9, 2.3, 3.6, 4.0 and 12.2 times more toxic than folidol (ethyl-parathion). Pyrethroids are suggested to be tested in the fields.

N. 11: F. Battoni

G. it. Ent., 2 (11): 355-360

December 31, 1985

Una nuova specie di Harpalus Latreille, 1802

(subg. Megapangus Casey, 1914) degli U.S.A.

(Coleoptera, Carabidae)

di

FABRIZIO BATTONI

Abstract - A new species of Harpalus Latreille, 1802 (subg. Megapangus Casey, 1914) from the U.S.A. Harpalus (Megapangus) katiae n. sp. is described. The new species, somewhere syntopic with H. (Megapangus) caliginosus (Fabricius, 1798) (male lectotype designated by Lindroth, 1968), but more common in the south of the U.S.A., is distinguishable from the latter, of which H. dux Casey, 1924 (type material examined) is a synonym, as follows: Head densely punctate laterally behind eyes; pronotum with the anterior third coarsely punctate and lateral bead narrowing or not towards the hind angles; penis as illustrated: = H. caliginosus (Fabricius) = H. dux Casey. Head glabrous behind eyes; pronotum with the anterior third less punctate and lateral bead never narrowing towards the hind angles; penis as illustrated: = H. katiae n. sp.

N. 11: S. L. Straneo

G. it. Ent., 2 (11): 361-364

December 31, 1985

Una nuova specie del genere Moriosomus Motschulsky, 1864

(Coleoptera, Carabidae)

di

STEFANO LODOVICO STRANEO

Abstract - A new species of the genus Moriosomus Motschulsky, 1864 (Coleoptera, Carabidae). The new species - M. seticollis - of the genus Moriosomus Motschulsky, till now monotypic, is distinguished from the type species [M. silvestris (Motschulsky, 1855)] by the larger and stouter size and the number of setae on the lateral border of pronotum.

N. 11: P. Teocchi

G. it. Ent., 2 (11): 365-368

December 31, 1985

Un genre nouveau de la tribu des Tragocephalini Thomson

(Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae)

par

PIERRE TEOCCHI

Abstract - A new genus of the tribe Tragocephalini Thomson (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae). Mimochariesthes flaveola new genus, new species, is described from Central African Republic.

N. 11: A. Gatto

G. it. Ent., 2 (11): 369-370

December 31, 1985

Ripresa di Danaus chrysippus L.

in quel di Palermo (Sicilia)

(Lepidoptera, Danaidae)

di

AGOSTINO GATTO

Abstract - Capture of Danaus chrysippus L. in Palermo District (Sicily). The author reports the capture of two specimens of Danaus chrysippus L. at Termini Imerese (Palermo).

N. 11: R. Pace

G. it. Ent., 2 (11): 371-392

December 31, 1985

Aleocharinae del Venezuela riportate dal Prof. Franz

(Coleoptera, Staphylinidae)

(LXVI contributo alla conoscenza delle Aleocharinae)

di

ROBERTO PACE

Abstract - Aleocharinae collected by Prof. Franz in Venezuela (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) (LXVI contribution to the knowledge of Aleocharinae). The following new genera and subgenera are described and illustrated (94 figs): Pseudomniophila (Myllaenini), Plesiomalota subg. Chaetopiezusa (Homalotini), Ousipaliaglossa (Callicerini), Dityloechusa (Schistogeniini), Orphnebius subg. Microrphnebius (Zyrasini), Haplochara (Oxypodini). Eighteen species and one subspecies are described as new.

N. 11: T. J. Hawkeswood

G. it. Ent., 2 (11): 393-398

December 31, 1985

New larval host plants for ten Australian longicorns

(Coleoptera, Cerambycidae)

by

T. J. HAWKESWOOD

Abstract - New larval host plants are recorded for 10 Australian longicorn beetles (Cerambycidae) from the genera Ancita, Bethelium, Clytus, Depsages, Penthea, Phoracantha, Platyomopsis, Rhinophthalmus and Syllitus. General bionomic notes are provided on each species from the previously published literature and/or personal observations.

N. 11: S. R. Tripathi & S. Akhtar

G. it. Ent., 2 (11): 399-406

December 31, 1985

Effect of food plants on growth, development and reproduction of

Plusia eriosoma (Doubleday)

(Lepidoptera, Noctuidae)

by

S. R. TRIPATHI & S. AKHTAR

Abstract - Plusia eriosoma (Doubleday) was reared on four food plants namely cabbage, gram, potato and berseem. The growth was studied under laboratory conditions from January to March 1985. The weight acquired by the mature larvae showed variation among the tested food plants. The weight of the pupa also varied in response to rearing on different tested food plants. The cabbage, gram and potato caused normal mortality (10-20%), but berseem caused abnormal mortality (30%). The cabbage induced the quickest pupation. The emergence of the insect varied from 59 to 93% among the tested food plants, thereby suggesting that it is also affected by the type of food. Fecundity also differed markedly from food to food. The tested food plants supported a higher and almost identical viability of eggs in P. eriosoma.

N. 10: E. Piva

G. it. Ent., 2 (10): 301-306

August 31, 1985

Halbherria cimbrica,

nuova specie troglobia del Vicentino

(Coleoptera Catopidae Bathysciinae)

di

ERMINIO PIVA

Abstract - A new species of the genus Halbherria Conci & Tamanini, 1951 - H. cimbrica - is described and illustrated. For its particular characteristics the new species is considered an "intermediate form" between the genera Halbherria and Aphaotus.

N. 10: P. A. Galletti & M. Pavesi

G. it. Ent., 2 (10): 307-326

August 31, 1985

Ulteriori considerazioni sui Cordulegaster italiani

(Odonata Cordulegasteridae)

di

P. A. GALLETTI & M. PAVESI

Abstract - Two males of Cordulegaster from Gerano (Roma, Lazio), collected on the same day (19.7.1936) by the late Dr. C. Nielsen, are brought on record, described, figured and briefly discussed. One of them corresponds to C. pictus (?) trinacriae Waterston, which was previously believed to be restricted to Sicily and Calabria; the associated one is a C. boltoni s.l. This record suggests, together with coloration and structural features, that trinacriae cannot be considered conspecific with C. boltoni: it apparently belongs to C. pictus, but its taxonomic status remains still uncertain. The still little-known C. bidentatus sicilicus Fraser is redescribed and figured from some male and female specimens collected in northern Sicily (Palermo, Ficuzza, Rocca Busambra; Monti Nebrodi, Mistretta; id., Monte Soro). The relationships of C. b. sicilicus with C. bidentatus f. typ. from northern and central Italy, and with C. bidentatus s.l. from Greece, are discussed. C. b. sicilicus appears to be a good subspecies, mainly characterized by: labrum often not completely bordered with dark; occipital triangle sometimes yellowish; medio-lateral abdominal yellow bands well developed, reaching ventral border of tergites, and more or less broadened at the lower end; last tergite of male with conspicuous, typically shaped yellow markings; vulvar scale of female with an obvious, reddish-yellow basal spot on each side. The previous suggestion of a possible close relationship between C. bidentatus s.l. from Greece and C. b. sicilicus is now considered uncorrected. A new key for the identification of the Italian species and subspecies of Cordulegaster is also provided.

N. 10: R. Pittino

G. it. Ent., 2 (10): 327-340

August 31, 1985

Four new Oriental species of the genus Trox (s. str.) F.

(Coleoptera Trogidae)

(XXIX contribution to the knowledge of Coleoptera Scarabaeoidea)

by

RICCARDO PITTINO

Abstract - Four new Oriental species of the genus Trox (s. str.) F. are hereby described. One of them (T. lama n. sp., from SE Tibet) belongs to the species-group "sabulosus" (L.), another one (T. cambodjanus n. sp., from Cambodia) belongs to the species-group "mandli" Balth., while the last two (T. cambeforti n. sp., from China, and T. brahminus n. sp., from the Malay Peninsula) belong to the species-group "opacotuberculatus" Motsch. The work is completed by a key to Palaearctic and Oriental species-groups and original drawings of the male genitalia of some species.

N. 10: R. Caldara

G. it. Ent., 2 (10): 341-346

August 31, 1985

Considerazioni tassonomiche su alcuni Tychius della regione paleartica

(Coleoptera Curculionidae)

di

ROBERTO CALDARA

Abstract - Taxonomic considerations o some common species of Tychius widely distributed in western Palaearctic Region are reported: Tychius genistae Boheman, 1843 is pointed out to be synonymous with T. parallelus (Panzer, 1794), and Tychius micaceus Rey, 1895 with T. breviusculus Desbrochers, 1873; in the interests of stability of nomenclature the neotype of Curculio schneideri Herbst, 1795 and the lectotypes of Sibinia polylineata Germar, 1824 and Tychius flavus Becker, 1864 are designated.

N. 10: S. R. Tripathi & S. K. Sharma

G. it. Ent., 2 (10): 347-354

August 31, 1985

Population dynamics of Heliothis armigera (Hübner)

(Lepidoptera Noctuidae)

on gram in the Terai belt of N. E. Uttar Pradesh

by

S. R. TRIPATHI & S. K. SHARMA

Abstract - An analysis of three years (during 1981-82 to 1983-84) data on the seasonal changes in the larval population of Heliotis armigera in the Terai belt of N. E. Uttar Pradesh is given. R.H. below 70% was an indicator factor for high build up of pest population. Another important factor for population build up was rainfall. Campoletis chloridae and Peribaea sp. were recorded to be the predominant larval parasites, suppressing the larval population when all the factors were favourable: there was severe infestation in the pod formation stage.

N. 9: C. Canepari, H. Fürsch & E. Kreissl

G. it. Ent., 2 (9): 223-252

April 22, 1985

Die Hyperaspis-Arten von Mittel-, West- und Südeuropa.

Systematik und Verbreitung

(Coleoptera Coccinellidae)

von

C. CANEPARI, H. FÜRSCH & E. KREISSL

Abstract - This paper gives a synopsis of all the species of Hyperaspis known from Central, West and South Europe and a description of eight new species. Numerous figures make determination easier. Disputable problems are explained. Hyperaspis concolor and H. pseudopustulata are declared species propriae, whereas H. quadrimaculata is seen as a subspecies of H. reppensis.

N. 9: R. Monguzzi

G. it. Ent., 2 (9): 253-260

April 22, 1985

Una nuova specie di Trechus delle Alpi Occidentali

(Coleoptera Carabidae Trechinae)

di

RICCARDO MONGUZZI

Abstract - Trechus sessitanus n. sp. from the Pennine Alps (Monte Barone and Cima delle Balme, Piedmont, Italy) is described. In the very numerous genus Trechus it is an enigmatical and isolated species for its peculiar aedeagus and other distinctive characters. For some characteristics however it seems to be related to Trechus laevipes Putz. (M. Generoso, Lombardy, Italy), which has been ascribed till now to the pertyi-group, but probably it is more isolated.

N. 9: G. Platia

G. it. Ent., 2 (9): 261-264

April 22, 1985

Note sistematiche e geonemiche su alcuni

Cardiophorus Eschz. (Col. Elateridae)

dela fauna italiana

di

GIUSEPPE PLATIA

Abstract - The species from the massif of Pollino (Basilicata-Calabria), named and drawn by Binaghi (1955) as Cardiophorus ebeninus Germ., is in reality Cardiophorus castillanus Buyss. (= Cardiophorus arribasi Cobos syn. n.), which is therefore new to the Italian fauna; in Italy C. ebeninus Germ. is present only in the Alps.

N. 9: A. Bordoni

G. it. Ent., 2 (9): 265-274

April 22, 1985

Tre nuove specie di Lathrobium s. str. gliptomeroidi

dell'Appennino centro-settentrionale

(Col. Staphylinidae)

(83° contributo alla conoscenza degli Staphylinidae)

di

ARNALDO BORDONI

Abstract - The A. describes three new gliptomeroid species of Lathrobium s. str. from the Apuanian Mountains (L. rosai n. sp.) and the Central Apennines (L. livatense n. sp. and L. franzinii n. sp.).

N. 9: P. Trematerra

G. it. Ent., 2 (9): 275-284

April 22, 1985

Appunti sulla morfologia di Aphomia sociella (Linnaeus)

e Paralipsa gularis (Zeller)

(Lepidoptera Galleriidae)

di

PASQUALE TREMATERRA

Abstract - Taxonomic and morphological studies on the closely related species Aphomia sociella (Linnaeus) and Paralipsa gularis (Zeller) (Lepidoptera Galleriidae) have been performed with the aim to improve the possibilities of their differentiation. As a contribution to the knowledge of the species a particular regard has been placed on the comparison of the morphology of male and female genitalia. A taxonomic key is then proposed for the identification of adults.

N. 9: G. Fiumi & S. Camporesi

G. it. Ent., 2 (9): 285-288

April 22, 1985

Quattro interessanti reperti dalle zone umide

del litorale romagnolo

(Lepidoptera Noctuidae)

di

G. FIUMI & S. CAMPORESI

Abstract - The authors point out the presence of four interesting species of Lepidoptera Noctuidae in the coastal areas of Romagna: Coenobia rufa Haworth, Archanara neurica Hübner, Archanara algae Esper, Herminia tenuialis Rebel. The first two are new to the Italian fauna.

N. 9: G. S. Shukla & V. B. Upadhyay

G. it. Ent., 2 (9): 289-294

April 22, 1985

Effect of certain factors on the physiological competency of

Epilachna dodecastigma Wied

(Coleoptera Coccinellidae)

with reference to the digestion of food

by

G. S. SHUKLA & V. B. UPADHYAY

Abstract - The role of various ecological factors on the digestive capability of Epilachna dodecastigma has been studied. Temperature and relative humidity have the most profound effect on the digestion of food. Light has no significant effect on the digestion of food. The most suitable conditions for the digestion of food by this pest are 25-30 °C, 50-60% RH and light.

N. 9: S. R. Tripathi & S. K. Sharma

G. it. Ent., 2 (9): 295-300

April 22, 1985

Studies on host range, food preference and food consumption by

Heliothis armigera (Hübner)

(Lepidoptera Noctuidae)

by

S. R. TRIPATHI & S. K. SHARMA

Abstract - Heliothis armigera is polyphagous and a serious pest of gram but has preferences for tomato, sunflower, sweet pea, maize, pigeon pea etc. Adults are highly mobile and oviposit on many hosts. In the three varieties of gram studied (i.e. K4, H208 and Radhe), it prefers Radhe variety most and in case of associated varieties of hosts gram followed by pigeon pea.

N. 8: C. M. Veiga

G. it. Ent., 2 (8): 181-186

September 30, 1984

Contribución al conocimiento de los Aphodiidae ibéricos.

I. Aphodius (Nimbus) richardi n. sp. de España

(Coleoptera Scarabaeoidea)

por

CARLOS M. VEIGA

Abstract - A new species of Aphodius from Spain - Aphodius (Nimbus) richardi - is described. This species is related to A. (Nimbus) obliteratus Panz. and A. (Nimbus) johnsoni Bar. and it constitutes with them a relatively homogenous group ("obliteratus" group), which is here reviewed. Some original drawings of male genitalia and the photographs of Holotypus and Allotypus complete this work.

N. 8: F. Battoni

G. it. Ent., 2 (8): 187-194

September 30, 1984

Rinvenimento di due nuove specie per l'Europa del genere Brachinus Weber, 1801,

di cui una inedita ed altre osservazioni

(Coleoptera Carabidae Brachininae)

di

FABRIZIO BATTONI

Abstract - The description of Brachinus (s. str.) alexandri n. sp. (= Br. plagiatus Iablokoff-Khnzorian, 1973, nec Reiche) is given. It is closely related to Br. plagiatus Reiche and Br. berytensis Reiche especially, but with a different build of the aedeagus and a rufous basal spot of elytra wider and longer the the ones of Br. berytensis Reiche and Br. plagiatus Reiche especially. Br. alexandri n. sp. is often syntopic with Br. berytensis (which is here signalized in Europe for the first time): Alexandroupolis (Greece), Gönen-Bandirma (NW Anatolia), Dzervez (Armenia: Iablokoff-Khnzorian, 1973). On the contrary the new species is probably allopatric with Br. plagiatus which is not likely to be present in E Aegean and Caucasian areas (a S European - S Mediterranean species only), but it is present and sympatric with Br. berytensis in SE Mediterranean shores (Haifa). As regards other remarks, according to the Author there is the possibility that Br. efflans Dejean & Boisduval (a SW Mediterranean taxon) may be only a subspecies of Br. crepitans Linn. (a W Asiatic - European species), too great being the morphological external variability in both allopatric taxa for a taxonomical specific separation (they are sympatric in Sicily only). Keys to the Brachinus species of the plagiatus-group are provided.