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RECENT LITERATURE ON LEP1DOPTERA / A
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Under this heading are listed publications on Lepidoptera from all scientific periodicals available to our cooperating abstractors. It is intended that every paper and book related to Lepidoptera and published in any part of the world after 1946 will be included. Abstracts give all new species, subspecies, genera, and higher categories, with type localities and generotypes, but varieties, aberrations, etc. are omi-ted. Papers from The Lepidopterists' News are listed but not abstracted. Initials of cooperating abstractors are as follows: [P.B] — P. F. BELLINGER; [A.D.] — A. DlAKONOFF; [W.H.] — WALTER HACKMAN; [N.O.J — NICHOLAS OBRAZTSOV;
[J.T.] — J. W. Tilden; [P.V.] — Pierre E. L. Viette.
A. GENERAL WORKS
Carpenter, F. M., "The geological history and evolution of insects." Amer. Sci., vol.
41: pp. 256-270, 7 figs. April 1953- General account, based on the fossil
record. [P.B.] Perkins, Lilly, "Butterflies and moths." In Natural History Society of Jamaica Glimpses
of Jamaican Natural History, vol. 1, 2nd ed.: pp. 36-39. 1949. General remarks
on Lepidoptera, referring to several local species. [P.B.] Various authors, "Insects." U. S. Dept. Agric. Yearbook 1952: 780 pp., 72 pis.,
figs. A collection of short articles by specialists on various aspects of general and
economic entomology; color plates show life history of economically important
species. [P.B.]
B. SYSTEMATICS AND NOMENCLATURE
d'Almeida, R. Ferreira , "Duas novas subespecies de Rhopalocera de America (Lep. Satyridae e Nymphallclae)" [in Portuguese]. Bol. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro, Zool., no. 114: 3 pp., 2 figs. 15 Sept. 1952. Describes as new Dynamine mylitta mexicana (Presidio, Mexico); Euptychia acirrhoe interjecta (Tres Rios, Jacarepagua, Rio, D. F., Brazil). Figures adults. [P.B.I
d'Almeida, R. Ferreira, "Novas especies sul-americanas da familia Ithomiidae (Lep. Rhopalocera)" fin Portuguese]. Bol. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro, Zool., no. 115: 4 pp., 2 pis. 15 Sept. 1952. Describes as new Hypothyris violantilla (Salobra, S. Mato Grosso); Ithomia arduinna (Chapare, Bolivia); Hyposcada olerioides (Yungas de Palmar, Bolivia). Figures adults of last two, and $ genitalia of Hypothyris colophonia and H. ninyas, described previously. Sais rosalia badia Haensch a good subspecies. P.B.
Altena, C. O. van Regteren, "A revision of the genus Nyctalemon Dalman (Lepidoptera, Uraniidas) with notes on the biology, distribution, and evolution of its species." Zool. Verh. Mus. Leiden, no. 19: 57 pp., 4 pis., 7 figs. 28 May 1953. There are two species groups. The patroclus-group occurring from the Moluccas to the New Hebrides contains five species, of which at least one is polytypic. Describes as new: N. toxopeusi (Moluccas to Bismarck Archipelago), and N. mutatus var. "fletcheri" (Solomon Is.). The menostius-group occurring from India to Celebes contains two polytypic species. Describes as new: N. menostius celebensis (Celebes), and N. m. adspersus (E. Borneo). Suggests placing on the Official List of Generic Names in Zoology the well known name Nyctalemon, although preoccupied by Lyssa Hubner. [A.D.]
Amsel, H. G., "Neue Kleinschmetterlinge aus Nordwest-Afrika" [in German]. Bull. Inst. Franc. Afr. Noire, vol. 15: pp. 1441-1460, 19 figs., 8 phot. 1953. Describes as new: THYR1DOPSIS monotona (Schcenobiinae); MEGALOPHYCITA albtcostella, BRACHIOLODES ziczac (Phycitina?); MACROPYRALIS gigantalts (Pyralidinae); Macalla mauritanica (Epipaschiinae); Cataonia mauritanica (Pyraustinas); Symmoca solnella (Gelechiidae); Coleophora saccharella, C. pisella (Coleophoridae); Blastobasis cineracella (Blastobasidse); PECTITINEA albonigrella, RUNGSIODES stenopterella (Tineidae). The new spp. are from Mauritania and Morocco. Location of types not given. [P.V.]
Anonymous, "A propos de Hyponomeuta (Microlepidopteres Hyponomeutidee)" [in French]. Rev. Franc Lepid., vol. 13: p. 166. "Jan/Feb." [31 May] 1952. Evidence for specific distinctness of H. padellus and H. malinellus. [P.B.]
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Berger, L. A., "Les Earias Hb. du Congo beige (Lepidoptera - Phalaenidae (Noctuidae auct.) )" [in French]. Rev. Zool. Bot. Afric, vol. 48: pp. 204-208. 1953. Describes as new E. becqueti (Urundi). Lists E. biplaga, E. cupreoviridis, E. ansorgei, E. insulana from Belgian Congo; key to species. [P.V.]
Berger, L. A., "Pieridae nouveaux du Musee Royal du Congo Beige" [in French]. Rev. TLool. Bot. Afric, vol. 48: pp. 209-210. 1953. Describes as new two sspp. from Belgian Congo: Belenois victoria hecqi (Kibali-Ituri) and B. v. schoutedeni (Kivu). [P.V.I
Bernardi, G., & H. de Lesse, "La variabilite geographique de Eyccena helle Denis et Schiff. (Lep. Lycaenidae)" [in French]. Rev. Franc. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 203-213, 1 pi. "March/April" [25 July] 1952. Describes as new L. h. arvernica (Vallee du Chaudefour, France). Tabulates distribution of size and of pattern and color characters among 8 races and describes the latter (including two unnamed subspecies). [P.B.]
Bernardi, G., H. de Lesse, & J. Picard, "Liste des Grypoceres et Rhopaloceres de la faune francaise conforme aux Regies Internationales de la Nomenclature" [in French]. Rev. Franc. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 241-246. "May/June/Sept." [15 Nov.] 1952. Completes the revised catalogue of French butterflies, with the Satyridae and Liby-theidae. Lists genera, subgenera, species, generotypes, and important synonyms; notes on some doubtful systematic points. [P.B.]
Bourgogne, J., "Un Oreopsyche nouveau de la Peninsule Iberique (Lep. Psychidae)" [in French]. Bull. Soc. Ent. France, vol. 58: pp. 89-95, 6 figs. 1953. Description of a new species, O. monteiroi from Portugal (holotype) and Spain, and comparison with O. moncaunella. [P.V.]
Boursin, Ch., "Berichtigungen zum Aufsatz Boursin: 'Neue palaearktische Agrotis-Arten usw.' " [in German]. 2,eits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 34: pp. 112-113. 15 July 1949. Corrections to paper in vol. 33, pp. 97-136, including list of 11 n. spp. (mostly Diarsia) not mentioned in the text whose genitalia were figured. [P.B.]
Box, Harold E., "New crambine genera allied to Diatrcea Guilding (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). - 1." Proc. Roy. Ent. Soc. London B, vol. 22: pp. 178-180. 15 Oct. 1953. Describes as new EODIATR/EA (type Chilo centrellus Moschler), including also E. amnemonella, E. amazonica, and E. rufescens, all transferred from Diatrcea. D. canella a synonym of E. centrella. [P.B.J
Bradley, J. D., "Some important species of the genus Cryptophlebia Walsingham, 1899, with descriptions of three new species (Lepidoptera: Olethreutidae)." Bull. Ent. Res., vol. 43: pp. 679-689, 2 pis., 8 figs. Jan. 1953- Describes as new C. vitiensis (Vunidawa, Fiji); C. ivilliamsi (Reduit, Mauritius); C. pallifimbriana (Natoon, Fiji). Transfers 10 spp. from Argyroploce, 1 from Pogonozada, 1 from Platypeplus to Cryptophlebia. Synonymizes A. xylodelta under C. prcesiliens. Lists the 18 known spp., with taxonomic notes, distribution, and host plants; figures adults and genitalia of n. spp. and some others. [P.B.]
Brown, F. Martin, & William P. Comstock, "Some biometrics of Heliconius charitonius (Linnaeus) (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae)." Amer. Mus. Novit., no. 1574: 53 pp., 8 figs. 28 July 1952. Statistical study of populations, based on wing length, band width, frequency of occurrence of secondary pattern elements (spots), and color variation. This study, carried out by Brown from data supplied by Comstock and without reference to the actual specimens, supports Comstock's earlier division of the species into races by standard taxonomic procedure. [P.B.]
Caruel, M., "Les nouvelles regies de la nomenclature. Application au cas de Macu-linea arion L. aberr. obscura Christ., et race obscura X." [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 50: pp. 84-87. 25 Oct. 1950. Discusses ruling separating specific and in-frasubspecific nomenclature, and its consequences; points out that obscura was originally applied to an aberration and that the authority for the subspecific name M. a. obscura is the author, not yet determined, who first applied this name to the dark mountain race. [P.B.]
Cary, Margaret M., "Phlegethontius caribbeus, a new sphynx moth from Haiti, West Indies." Ent. News, vol. 63: pp. 197-199. 1952. Described from a single female; type figured. [J.T.]
Chiarelli de Gahan, Angelina, "Proxenus rionegrensis, nuevo Lepidoptera de la Argentina (Lep. Noct. Acronyctinae)" [in Spanish]. Rev. Invest. Agric, vol. 3: pp. 397-402, 2 figs. "1949" [Aug. 1950]. Resdescribes genus and describes n. sp. (Rio Negro, Argentina). [P.B.J
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Couchman, L. E., "Notes on some species of Oreixenica Waterhouse and Lyell (Lepi-doptera, Satyridae), with descriptions of new forms." Proc. Roy. Ent. Soc. London B., vol. 22: pp. 73-84, 3 figs. 17 June 1953. Describes as new O. paludosa nama (Nimmitabel, S. E. Australia); O. p. theodora (Mt. Buffalo, S. E. Australia); O. ptunarra (Miena, Tasmania); O. p. roonina (Mike Howes Marsh, Tasmania); 0. p. angeli (L. Leake, Tasmania); also names a new "form". Describes early stages of O. p. angeli; foodplant grass. Key to Tasmanian races of Oreixenica. [P.B.]
Daniel, Franz, "Beitrage zur Kenntnis der Arctiidae Ostasiens unter besonderer Beruck-sichtigung der Ausbeuten von Dr. h. c. H. Hone aus diesem Gebiet (Lep.-Het.). III. Teil: Lithosiinae" [in German]. Bonn. Zool. Beitr., vol. 2: pp. 291-327, 1 pi. 24 figs. 1951. Gives an annotated list of 53 spp., chiefly from China. Describes as new PAREUGOA (type P. grisescens nov.), AZURIDOIDES (type A. atuntseica nov.) and further species and subspecies: Stigmatophora likiangensis (Likiang, Yunnan); S. confusa (Likiang, Yunnan); S. obraztsovi (mountains south of Wen-chow, Chekiang); S. chekiangensis (West Tien-mu-shan, Chekiang); Pareugoa grisescens (Hang-Chow, Chekiang; 9 allotype from Ling-ping, Kwang-tune); Schis-tophleps lofausbanensis (Lofau-shan, S. China); Siccia kuangtungensis (Ling-ping, Kwang-tung); Parasiccia chinensis (West Tien-mu-shan, Chekiang); Asuridia yuen-nanica (Likiang, Yunnan); Asuridoides atuntseica (A-tun-tse, Yunnan); A. osthelderi ("W. China"); Miltochrista tibeta (Batang, Tibet); M. tsinglingensis (Tapai-shan, S. Shen-si); M. kuatunensis (Kuatun, Fu-kien); M. gilva (Batang, Tibet); Al. longaria (Wenchow, Chekiang); M. variata (type not fixed; the moths studied originated from Kwanh-sien, Szechuen, and Likiang, Yunnan); M. atuntseensis (A-tun-tse, Yunnan); M. orientalis (Kuatun, Fukien); Hypeugoa flavogrisea orien-talis (West Tien-mu-shan, Chekiang); Siccia taprobanis likiangensis (Likiang, Yunnan); Miltochrista tibeta clara (Likiang, Yunnan); M. pallida tapaishanica (Tapai-shan, S. Shensi); M. pallida formosana (Formosa; type not fixed); Miltochrista rosacea mod. jlava (Mien-shan, Shansi). Raises Parasiccia maculifascia mokanshensis Reich to full specific rank. Redescribes and discusses some known spp. Figures genitalia of 17 new spp., 2 new sspp., and 8 known spp.; 32 photographs of 17 new spp., 2 new sspp., and of 8 known spp. To be continued. [N.O.J
Daniel, Franz, "Freilandbeibachtungen an Philea Z.-und Endrosa Hbn.-Formen" [in German]. Nachrbl. Bayer. Ent., vol. 1: pp. 27-29. 15 April 1952. Discusses taxonomy of some spp. on basis of habits. [N.O.]
Dasse, G., "Contribution a l'etude de trois especes beiges du genre Cucullia Schrank" [in French|. Lambillionea, vol. 50: pp. 81-84. 25 Oct. 1950. Distinction, in larval and adult stages, between C. verbasci, C. scrojularice, & C. lychnitis; foodplant preferences noted. [P.B.]
Dufrane, A., "Saturniidae d'Afrique" [in French]. Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Lyon, vol. 22: pp. 247-252. 1953. Describes from Belgian Con.po as new Buncea alberici, B. alcinoe katangensis, Imbrasia paradoxa. No figures. [P.V.]
Ehrlich, Paul R., "A new subspecies of Erebia epipsodea Butler (Lepidoptera: Satyridae)." Ent. News, vol. 63: pp. 225-231. 1952. Describes as new E. e. remingtoni (Yukon Territory). [J.T.]
Elferich, N. W., Pontia daplidice L." [in Dutch]. Ent. Berichten, vol. 15: pp. 1-3. 1 fig. 1 Jan. 1954.
Fender, Kenneth M., & Stanley G. Jewett, Jr., "Two new races of Euphydryas anicia Doubleday & Hewitson (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)." Wasmann Journ. Biol., vol. 11: pp. 115-120. 1953. Describes the subspecies E. a. macyi (Wildhorse Creek, Alvord Basin, Harney Co., Ore.) and E. a. veaziece (Jackass Mrs., Harney Co., Ore.). [JX]
Field, William D., "Moths of the genus EPE1ROMULONA, a new genus of Lepidoptera." Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus., vol. 102: pp. 455-469, 4 pis. 1952. Describes as new EPEIROMULONA. and type species E. lephina (Porto Bello, Colon Prov., Panama); also E. biloba (Rio Trinidad, Colon Prov., Panama), E. h. hamata (Cayenne, Fr. Guiana), E. h. venezuelensis (Las Qunguas, Esteban Valley, Venezuela), E. h. colombiensis (upper Rio Negro, Colombia), E. h. brasiliensis (Melguina, 10 mi. S. of Diamantino, Mato Grosso), E. roseata (between La Gloria and Cardel, Vera Cruz, Mexico), E. thysanaba (Cayenne, Fr. Guiana), E. icterinus (Cayuga, Guatemala); includes Autoceras (?) phelina Druce. Figures adults and genitalia. Key to spp. [P.B.]
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Fleming, Henry, "The Saturnioidea (moths) of Rancho Grande, northcentral Venezuela." Zoologica, N. Y., vol. 37: pp. 203-207. 31 Dec. 1952. Records 35 spp. (including 1 cercophanid, 3 oxytenids). Considers Automeris metzli a good species and distinguishes it from A. janus. [P.B.]
Foltin, Hans, "Biston (Poecilopsis) isabellce Harr." [in German]. Zeitschr. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 34: pp. 39-42. 15 March 1949. Distinction from B. lapponaria; distribution in Austria. [P.B.]
Forbes, Wm. T. M., "Comments on Dr. Pack's views." Ent. News, vol. 62: p. 307.
1951. Agrees with Dr. Pack as to the gender of Colias; disagrees on Ochlodes. [J.T.] Fox, Richard M., "The taxonomic value of male genitalia in the Ithomiidae (Lepidoptera)." Ent. News, vol. 64: pp. 141-143. 1953. States that in general genitalia are of great value in the family, though not always for species identification. Gives comparative figures and percentages. A valuable study. [P.B.]
Freeman, H. A., "Two new species of Megathymus from Texas and Mexico (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera, Megathymidae)." Amer. Alus. Novit., no. 1593: 9 pp., 13 figs. 29 Oct. 1952. Describes as new M. chisosensis (Chisos Basin, Chisos Mts., Texas; in Agave chisosensis); M. hoffmanni (Valle de Mexico). Figures adults and genitalia. [P.B.]
Gaj, Andrew J., "EUHYPONOMEUTOIDES albithoracellus gen. nov., spec. nov. (Lepidoptera, Hyponomeutidae)." Ent. Berichten, vol. 15: pp. 11-12, 5 figs. 1 Jan. 1954. Describes E. albithoracellus (type of n. genus) from 1 $ (Krynica, southern Poland); figures shape of wing, genitalia, adult. [A.D.]
Gray, P. H. H., "Aids to distinguish between females of the "Winter-moths", Alsophila pometaria and Operophtera bruceata (Geometridae)." Lepid. News, vol. 7: pp. 127-128. 5 Nov. 1953.
Hackman, Walter, "Clepsis nybomi nom. nov. fur Tortrix fuliginosana Hackm." [in German]. Notul. ent., vol. 30: p. 128. Dec. 1950. A new name because of preoccupation (Clepsis costant f. fuliginosana Schille 1917). [W.H.]
Hartig, Fred, "Stigmella babylonica n. sp. von Salix babylonica L." [in German]. Zeits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 34: pp. 94-96, 1 pi. 15 July 1949. New sp. from Klobenstein am Ritten, Bozen; describes all stages, figures 6 genitalia and leaf-mine. [P.B.]
Hemming, Francis, "Zoological nomenclature." Science, vol. 115: p. 684. 20 June
1952. Notice of forthcoming action of Internal Commission on certain works of Cramer, Schiffermiiller, and Fabricius, relative to priority of names proposed in them. [P.B.]
Herbulot, C, "Description de quatre Larentiinae nouveaux du Kenya (Lep. Geomet-ridae)" [in French]. Bull. Soc. Ent. France, vol. 58: pp. 9-12. 1953. Description of four new species of Geometridae from Kenya collected during the Omo mission: Eupithecia jeanneli, Eulype relicta, Lobidiopteryx elgonica, Asthenitricha strangulata. [P.V.I
Herbulot. C, "Note synonymique" [in French]. Bull. Soc. Ent. Fiance, vol. 58: p. 48. 1953. Synonymy of two names of Geometridae. Acidalia couloniata is a synonym of Sterrha Icevigata. Lectotype of A. couloniata designated [P.V.]
Hoffmann, Emil, "Pamassius styriacus Fruhst., eine eigene Art" [in German]. Zeits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 37: pp. 138-148. 15 Dec. 1952. Evidence that P. styriacus is a good species rather than a race or form of P. phcebus. [P.B.]
Hesselbarth, G., "Bemerkungen zu Pieridenzuchtungen 1950-1951" [in German]. Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent., vol. 1: pp. 172-176, 1 fig. March 1953. Breeding and crossing experiments show that P. napi and P. bryoni/e are distinct species; P. napi hibemica is closer to P. bryonice than to P. napi; disposition to producing one or more generations a year is genetically fixed but is easily changed by environmental conditions. [A.D.j
Holik, O., "Ueber die Gattung Satyrus L." [in German]. Zeits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 34: pp. 98-105. 15 July 1949. Describes as new S. sibyllina pygmcea (Kansu, Peilingshan, Tauping R.); S. semele cypriensis (Cyprus); S. mniszechii baltistana (Skardo, Bakistan); also several "varieties" of these and other species of Satyrus. Comments on the previously described S. g&yeri occidentalis [P.B.]
Holik, O., "Zyg. goberti Le Charles und Zyg. anthyllidis Bsd." [in German]. Nachrbl. Bayer. Em., vol. 2: p. 47. 15 June 1953. Abstract.
Hovanitz, William, "Natural hybridization in Eurasiatic Colias hyale and Colias croceus." Anat. Rec, vol. 117: p. 647. Nov. 1953. Abstract only,
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Janmoulle, E., "Remarques sur la faune beige" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 52: p. 48. 25 Aug. 1952. Elachista festucicolella, new to Belgium; previous record a misidentification of E. nitidulella. Distinguishes between these two spp. [P.B.]
Jarvis. F. V. L., "The relationship of Colias croceus (Fourcroy) and Colias electo (Linn.)" Trans. Roy. Ent. Soc. Londl, vol. 104: pp. 521-542, 1 pi., 7 figs. 15 Dec. 1953. Concludes on basis of comparison of structure and behavior that the species are distinct. Figures all stages (in color), genitalia, and androconia of both. [P.B.J
Kaisila, Jouko, "Uber die vermuteten Bastarden zwischen Colias hecla sulitelma Aur. und C. nastes werdandi Zett. (Lep., Pieridse)" [in German]. Ann. Ent. Eennici, vol. 16: pp. 112-121, 2 figs. Nov. 1950. Gives facts in favour of the assumption that some Colias forms from northern Lapland are to be considered as hybrids between Colias hecla and nastes. [W.H.]
Kauffmann, Guido, "Considerations au sujet de Pyrgus reverdini Oberthiir" [in French]. Rev. Franc. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 284-286. "Oct./Nov./Dec. 1952" [25 March 1953]. Concludes that B. reverdini is a variant or, at most, a subspecies of P. alveus. [P.B.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Recherches sur les organes tympaniques des Lepidopteres en rapport avec la classification. V. Position systematique de quelques genres des Arctiidae" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 50: pp. 62073, 4 figs. 25 Oct. 1950. Proposes RHODOGASTRIN/E n. subfam., for Rhodogastria, Pelochyta, and perhaps other genera. Transfers Belemnia from Phegopterinae to Ctenuchinae. LP.B.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "A propos de l'article de M. Caruel 'Les nouvelles regies de la nomenclature'" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 51: pp. 61-62. 25 Oct. 1951. Comments on decision separating specific and infrasubspecific nomenclature; author objects to latter term except as applied to local populations. [P.B.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Les organes tympaniques des Lepidopteres et utilisation en systematique" [in French]. Rev. Frang. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 173-178, 2 figs. "Jan./Feb." [31 May] 1952. General discussion of structure of tympanic organs and their bearing on the classification of Phalaenoidea and Notodontoidea. [P.B.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Thyretidae nouveaux du Congo Beige (Lepidoptera Notodontoidea)" [in French]. Rev. Zool. Bot. Afric, vol. 46: pp. 396-406, 10 figs. 1952. Describes as new, from the Belgian Congo, genus BERGERIA (type B. hh%matochrysia nov.), B. tamsi, B. schoutedeni, B. bourgognei, Apisa dufranei, and A. vanoyei. This material belongs to the "Syntomidee" auctt. [P.V.J
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Arctiidas nouveaux du Musee Royal du Congo Beige" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 53: pp. 50-54. 1953. The material described in this paper belongs to the Syntomida? (family not accepted by the author). Describes as new Anayisa histrionica (Angola) and genus LEPTOCERYX [type L. pusilla (Belgian Congo, Tshuapa, Eala)]. [P.V.I
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Recherches sur les organes tympaniques des Lepidopteres en rapport avec la classification. X. Hyblseidae" [in French]. Bull. Ann. Soc. Ent. Belgique, vol. 89: pp- 258-263, 1 fig. 1953. The author shows, by the study of the metathorax and the first abdominal segment, that the Hyblaeidse are not a subfamily of the Phalasnida? (^Noctuidse) or a family of the Pyraloidea, but a good family belonging to a new superfamily HYBL^EOIDEA and near the Phalasnoidea (=Noc-tuoidea). [P.V.]
Klimesch, Josef, "Neue Stigmella-Arten (Lep., Stigmellidse)" [in German]. Xeitschr. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 31: pp. 160-172, 1 pi., 11 figs. 15 Mar. 1948. Describes as new: S. cerricolella (Ferrania, Italy; on Quercus cerris); S. caulescentella (Trient, Italy, on Potentilla caulescens); S. pallidiciliella (Trient, on Salix purpurea); S. phyllotomella (Ferrania, on Quercus cerris); S. gilvipenella (Ferrania, on Quercus cerris); S. liguricella (Bordighera, Italy, on Cistus albidus). Figures £ genitalia, mines, and some adults. [P.B.]
Klimesch, Josef, "Acampsia scotosiella Hackman = A. (Xystophora) latipenella Rbl. (Lep., Gelechiidae)" [in German]. 7,eitschr. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 33: pp. 23-24, 1 fig. 1 Oct. 1948. Synonymy based on $ genitalia. [P.B.]
Klimesch, ]., "Phthorimcea (Lita) saginella Z. {—coussonella Chret.) (Lep. Gelechiidae)" [in German]. Ent. Nachrbl., vol. 3: pp. 191-192, 1 pi. Dec. 1951. New synonymy. Describes and figures genitalia, adult, and gall. Foodplant Silene hayekiana. [P.B.]
Koch, Manfred, "Ein neuer Weg der Farbbezeichnung in naturwissenschaftlichen Beschreibungen" [in German]. 'Leitschr. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 31: pp. 183-187. 15 Mar. 1948. Recommends use of a standard color table in preparing descriptions. [P.B.]
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Kurentsov, A. I., "EOLIMENITIS (gen. nov.) eximia (Molt.) Kurenz. (Nymphalidas, Lepidoptera) in the fauna of Ussuri territory" [in Russian]. Bull. Moskov. Obshch. Isp. Pnr. Otd. Biol. (n. s.), vol. 55: pp. 37-45. 1950. [Not seen].
Langston, Robert L., & Owen J. Smith, "Notes on the zygsenid genus Harrisina Packard, with special reference to Harrisina metallica Stretch." Ent. Neivs, vol. 64: pp. 253-255. 1953. Rearings indicate that H. metallica is a genetic variant of H. brillians. The authors suggest that the variations in H. brillians may very well cover the characters used to separate most of the south-western species. [J.T.]
de Lattin, Gustaf, "Neue Acronicten II" [in German]. 7Leits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 34: pp. 105-112, 3 figs. 15 July 1949. Describes as new Diphthera fulvicollis (Sutschanski-Rudnik, Ussuri); genus CRANIONYCTA (type C. oda n. sp-Sutschanski-Rudnik); also 2 "forms" in Acronicta. Figures $ genitalia of n. spp. and of D. alpium murrhina. [P.B.]
Le Charles, L., "Une zygene nouvelle pour la faune francaise" [in French]. Rev. Frang. Lepid., vol. 13: p. 219. "March/April" [25 July] 1952. Preliminary description of Z. goberti n. sp. (no locality given). Foodplant Peucedanum cervaria. [P.B.]
Le Marchand, S., "Le genre Gelechia (Gelechiidae) doit etre divise [in French]. Rev. ^rang. Leptd., vol. 13: pp. 185-190, 6 figs. "Jan./Feb." [31 May] 1952. Discusses Busck's subdivisions of Gelechia and their bearing on the European species; figures $ genitalia of some species of Gelechia and related genera. [P.B.J
Le Marchand, S., "Tineina - les Elachistidas" [in French]. Rev. Frang. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 167-171. "Jan./Feb." [31 May] 1952. Redescribes and discusses family and genera occurring in France, and gives a key to latter. [P.B.]
Le Marchand, S., "Un peu de grammaire entomolgique et . . . etymologique" [in French]. Rev. Frang. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 247-248. "May/June/Sept." [15 Nov.] 1952. Points out that species names formed from foodplant name plus genitive ending -folice are incorrect, folium being neuter. The practice should be discarded in future naming. [P.B.]
de Lesse, H., "Note sur le genre Kanetisa (Satyridae)" [in French]. Rev. Franc. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 257-259, 1 pi., 4 figs. "May/June/Sept." L15 Nov.] 1952. Describes and figures close similarity of 6 genitalia in K. digna and K. stheno, which are very distinct in pattern; figures adults of these and of Satyrus parthenica, which closely resembles K. digna. [P.B.]
de Lesse, H., "Revision des Neohipparchia d'Afrique du Nord (Lep. Satyridse)" [in French]. Bull. Soc. Sci. Nat. Maroc, vol. 32: pp. 91-105, 16 figs. "1952" [1953]. Revision of the two species of Neohipparchia in North Africa, N. statilinus and N. hansii, with study of every subspecies, £ genitalia, and andro-conial scales. [P.B.]
McDunnough, James H., "Species of Euxoa of eastern North America, with particular reference to genitalic characters (Lepidoptera, Phalaenidse)." Bull. Amer. Mus. Nat. Hist., vol. 95: pp. 355-408, 11 figs. 20 Dec. 1950. Describes as new E. servita iiovanglicz (Franconia, N. H.). Redescribes all eastern races, with figures of genitalia of both sexes. Discusses structural details and their taxonomic value. Gives a key to spp. based on $ genitalia. [P.B.]
McDunnough, James H., "On the identity of two eastern North American Hydriomena species (Lepidoptera, Geometridse)." Amer. Mus. Novit., no. 1535: 13 pp., 5 figs. 8 Nov. 1951. The true H. frigidata is a rare northern species (Nova Scotia) closely allied to H. divisaria; the species commonly called H. frigidata should be known as H. manitoba. Removes H. transfigurata from the synonymy of H. pluviata. Figures adults and genitalia of these spp. [P.B.]
McDunnough, James H., "On the identity of Euxoa punctigera Walker (Lepidoptera, Phalsenidae)." Amer. Mus. Novit., no. 1550: 6 pp., 1 fig. 8 Apr. 1952. Describes and figures genitalia of both sexes. Confirms synonymy of E. pastoralis, and considers E. atrofusca as synonym or doubtful race; E. exculta is a distinct species. [P.B.J
McDunnough, James H., "New species and subspecies in the genus Hydriomena, with notes (Lepidoptera, Geometridae)." Amer. Mus. Novit., no. 1592: 17 pp., 24 figs. 29 Oct. 1952. Describes as new H. sperryi (Miami, Ariz.); H. septemberata (Julian, San Diego Co., Ariz.); H. perfracta centralis (Tesuque, N. Mex.); H. p. monoensis (Rock Creek, Mono Co., Calif.); H. expurgata franclemonti (Deer Park, Placer Co., Calif.); H. mississippiensis (Agric. & Mech. College, Miss.); H. edenata indistincta (upper Santa Ana R., San Bernardino Co., Calif.). Figures adults and
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genitalia. Places H. marmorata as subspecies of H. perfracta. Discusses identity of H. bistriolata and related species. [P.B.]
"Mazokhin-Porzhnyakov, G. A., "A new race of Satyrus semele L. (Lepidoptera) from the land along the lower Volga" [in Russian]. Zoo/. Xhurn., vol. 31: pp. 288-291.
__1932. [Not seen.]
Manon, H., "Ebauche d'une classification nouvelle des Pyraustidae" [in French]. Rev. /rang. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 260-270, 5 figs. "May/June/Sept." 15 Nov. 1952. Recognizes the following subfamilies and tribes (new entities in capitals); Schoe-nobiinae, Scopariinae, Nymphulinae, Pyraustinae (with HAPALIINl, Pyraustini), EVERGESTIN^ (with EVERGEST1NI, TITANII {sic!)). Places Cybalomia in Scopariinae. Mesographe and Pionea are synonyms of Evergestis. Key to subfamilies, based on $ genitalia. Classification based on study of almost all European species; its extension to other faunas will require additional tribes, at least. [P.B.]
Mather, Bryant, "The names of certain butterflies of the eastern United States." Lepid. News, vol. 6: pp. 74-76. 1952.
*Michel, Josef, "Lyccena ismenias Meigen in Bohmen. Ein Beitrag zur Rassenfrage" [in German]. Zeitschr. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 32: pp. 91-103, 1 pi. 30 June 1948. Statistical analysis of captured and reared series in Bohemia. [P.B.]
Neave, Sheffield Airley, ed., Nomenclator zoologicus. vol. 5. 308 pp. Zoological Society of London. 1950. Lists all generic names of animals published from 1936 to 1945 inclusive, and a few omitted from earlier volumes, with citations and phylum, class or order to which assigned. [P.B.]
Obraztsov, Nicholas, "Thiodia Hb. Js not a North American genus (Lepidoptera, Tortiricidse)." Ent. News, vol. 63: pp. 145-149. 1952. States that Phaneta Stephens 1852 is the correct generic name for the North American insects usually placed in Thiodia. [J.T.]
Obraztsov, Nikolas, "Neue palasarktische Eucosmini-Arten (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) " [in German]. Xeits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 37: pp. 122-129, 5 figs. 15 Nov. 1952. Describes as new Eucosma (E.) pfisteri (Tauerbischoffsheim, Baden); Epibleme {E.) chretieni (High Alps); E. (Notocelia) mediterranea (Madonie, Silicia); Epinotia (E.) mesopotamica (Mesopotamia). Figures $ genitalia of n. spp. and of E. (N.) incarnatana and roborana. [P.B.]
Obraztsov, N., "Zwei neue Eriopsela-Arten. aus dem Allgau (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae)" [in German]. Nachrbl. Mayer. Ent., vol. 1: pp. 93-96, 1 fig. 15 Dec. 1952. Describes as new E. roseni and E. bavarica; figures $ genitalia of 3 spp., key to Palaearctic spp. of the genus. [N.O.]
Obraztsov, N., "Epiblema scutulana (Schiff.) (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae)" [in German]. Tijidschr. voor Ent., vol. 95: pp. 323-330, 4 figs. 20 Dec. 1952. Discusses taxonomy and synonymy. [A.D.]
Orfila, Ricardo N., "Las especies argentinas de Prepona Boisd. (Lep. Nymph.)" [in Spanish]. Rev. Inst. Nac. Invest. Cien. Nat. B. Aires, Cien. Zool., vol. 1: pp. 273-321, 1 pi., 16 figs., 6 maps. 1950. Describes as new P. cbromus obsoleta (Tucuman). Redescribes genus and subgenera Arch&oprepona and Prepona in great detail; redescribes Argentinian spp., figuring range and $ genitalia. [P.B.]
Owen, D. F., "An unusual pairing." Entomologist, vol. 85: p. 96. Apr. 1952. Hepialus lupulinus $ with H. fusconebulosus 9. [P.B.]
Riley, N. D., "A polymorphic Charaxes, Charaxes etheocles Hewitson." Nigerian Field, vol. 16: pp. 67-69, 10 figs. April 1951. The species or species group includes 7 named forms in West Africa (all figured); their status is uncertain. [P.B.]
Rindge, Frederick H., "A revision of the geometrid genus Sericosema (Lepidoptera)." Amer. Mus. Novit., no. 1468: 30 pp., 7 figs. 18 Oct. 1950. Describes as new 5". wilsonensis macdunnoughi (Seton Lake, Lillooet, B. C). Places S. argentata as subspecies of S. immaculata, and S. meadowsaria as subspecies of S. wilsonensis. Redescribes genus and the 4 known species. Gives distribution map for each species. Gives keys, based on adults and on genitalia of each sex. [P.B.]
Rindge, Frederick H., "Taxonomic and life history notes on North American Eupithecia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae)." Amer. Mus. Novit., no. 1569: 27 pp., 8 figs. 6 June 1952. Proposes E. macdunnoughi n.n. for E. suspiciosata McD. (not Dietze). Redescribes E. suspiciosata. Synonymizes E. implicata under E. castigata, and E. geminata under E. coagulata; E. coagulata auctt. must be known as E. fumosa. Redescribes E. johnstoni. Transfers E. emmedonia to Prorella. Suggests that P. mellissa and P. insipidata may be conspecific. Describes pupal structure of 25 spp., figuring posterior end and cremaster; records foodplants. [P.B.]
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Rindge, Frederick H., "A revision of the geometrid genus Exelis (Lepidoptera)." Amer. Mus. Novit., no. 1382: 17 pp., 7 figs. 1 Aug. 1952. Describes as new E. dicolus (Sulphur City, Washington Co., Ark.); E. ophiurus (Burnet Co., Tex.); restricts genus to these two spp. and the type, E. pyrolaria (other species belong in Tornos). Figures genitalia. Distribution maps and keys to species based on adults and on genitalia of each sex. [P.B.J
Rindge, Frederick H., "A revision of the North American species of the genus Syrrhodia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae)." Amer. Mus. Novit., no. 1469: 26 pp., 6 figs. 20 Oct. 1952. Synonymizes Catopyrrha under Syrrhodia. Genus includes the S. decrepitaria (with ssp. esperanza), S. viridirujaria, S. cruentaria, S. sphaeromacaria. Redescribes genus and spp.; figures genitalia and distribution of each species. Gives keys, based on adults and genitalia of each sex. [P.B.J
Rindge, Frederick H., & Claude I. Smith, "A revision of the genus Annaphila Grote (Lepidoptera, Phalaenidae)." Bull. Amer. Mus. Nat. Hist., vol. 98: pp. 187-256, 8 figs. 30 Jan. 1952. Describes as new: subgenus PROANNAPHILA (type A. danistica); A. (P.) hennei (Bob's Gap, south of Llano, Los Angeles Co., Calif.); A. (P.) mera eremia (same locality); A. (A.) abdita (Pinnacles, San Benito Co., Calif.); A. (A.) baueri (Anderson Springs, Lake Co., Calif.); A. (A.) ida (Newcomb's Ranch, north of Chilao, San Gabriel Mts., Los Angeles Co., Calif.); A. (A.) depicta morula (La Tuna Canyon, Los Angeles Co., Calif.); A. {A.) spila (Bridge-man, Madeira Co., Calif.); A. (A.) evansi (Mint Canyon, Los Angeles Co., Calif.). Redescribes all spp., figuring genitalia. [See review in Lepid. News, vol. 6: p. 111.J [P.B.]
Roepke, W., "The katinka group of the genus Loepa (Lepidoptera Heterocera, SaturniidiE)." Ttjidschr. Ent. vol. 96: pp. 227-230, 1 pi., 2 figs. 21 Nov. 1953-Gives a survey of the south-Asiatic subspecies of this group (except for China and Formosa), with figures of six of them, and with figures of the male genitalia of L. javanica and L. megacore. [A.D.]
Shoumatoff, Nicholas, "Some statistical concepts in taxonomy." Lepid. News, vol. 6: pp. 64-66. 1952.
van Someren, V. G. L., & T. H. E. Jackson, "The Charaxes etheocles-ethalion complex: a tentative reclassification of the group (Lepidoptera: Nymphalida?)." Trans. Roy. Ent. Soc. London, vol. 103: pp. 257-284. 15 Nov. 1952. Redescription of 9 spp. and numerous subspecies and "forms". Describes as new C. pembanus usambarce (Usambara); also several "forms". Notes on life history, mimicry, and distribution. [P.B.J
de la Torre y Callejas, Salvador Luis, "Datos taxonomicos sobre lepidopteros, con notas sobre algunas especies cubanas. (Segunda Parte)" [in Spanish]. Mem. Soc. Cubana Hist. Nat. "Felipe Poey", vol. 21: pp. 61-70. 28 Apr. 1952. Taxonomic notes on 16 genera and spp. (Nymphalidae, Pieridae, Hesperiidae). [P.B.]
Tarns, W. H. T., "A revision of the African species of Sesamia Guenee and related genera (Agrotidae-Lepidoptera)." Bull. Ent. Res., vol. 43: pp. 645-678, 7 pis. Jan. 1953. Describes as new: SPEIA (type Phalcena vuteria Stoll); SCIOMESA (type Conicofrontia mesoscia Hampson); PCEONOMA (type Phragmatiphila serrata Hampson); P. similis (Ibadan, S. Nigeria); P. acantha (Dungu, Upper Uelle District, Cameroons); S. botanephaga (Ilesha, S. Nigeria); S. jansei (Preoria; Natal, Durban); S. poephaga (Ketekrachi, N. Territories, Gold Coast); S. penniseti (Owabi, Ashanti, Gold Coast); S. poebora (Kawanda, Uganda); S. albivena sudanensis (Temboura, Sudan); S. a. mocoensis (Mt. Moco, Luimbale, Portuguese E. Africa); S. oriaula (Bwamba Pass, Ruwenzori Range, Uganda). Redescribes all African spp. of Sesamia (except 5 not seen or identified); lists foodplants, when known, and gives distribution. Figures genitalia and other structures of new spp. and some others. Corrects earlier confusion in application of some names. Keys to genera (those listed above, and Conicofrontia and Busseola) and their spp. [P.B.J
Travassos, Lauro, "Contribucao ao conhecimento dos "Arctiidae". XXV. Sobre o genero ARCTIARPIA n. g." [in PortugueseJ. Rev. Brasil. Biol., vol. 11: pp. 249-253, 10 figs. Sept. 1951. New genus erected for Idalus melanopasta Hampson; figures adults and genitalia of both sexes. [P.B.J
Travassos, Lauro, "Contribucao ao conhecimento dos "Arctiidae". XXVI. Sobre o genero XANTHOARCTIA n. g." [in PortugueseJ. Rev. Brasil. Biol., vol. 11: pp. 393-398, 19 figs Dec. 1951. New genus erected for Automolis pseudameoides Rothschild; redescribes species, with numerous illustrations. [P.B.]
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Viette, P., "Contribution a I'etude des Hepialidae (17*' note). Les genres et leur espece type" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 50: pp. 73-80. 25 Oct. 1950. Errata, ibid. vol. 52: p. 30. 25 June 1952. Lists the 48 genera recognized as valid, with citations, synonyms, and type species; notes on some doubtful questions of synonymy. [P.B.I
Viette, P., "Les microlepidopteres de C. Dumont" [in French]. Rev. Franc. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 56-59, 4 figs. "Mar-Apr." [31 July] 1951. Describes as new PHOS-PHATICOLA, P. gemmatella (Metliaoui, Tunis) (Schrecksteiniidse); from Dumont MS. Selects types for 20 spp. described by Dumont (Pyralididae, Tortricida?, Gelechiidae, Ochsenheimeriidae); types in Paris Museum, from Dumont's series. Lists allotypes, when possible, and localities of holotypes. [P.B.]
Viette, Pierre E. L., "Contribution a I'etude des Cossidae (2e note). Les genres et leur espece type" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 51: pp. 37-43, 58-60, 68-72. 25 Aug., 25 Oct., 25 Dec. 1951. Proposes ALLOCRYPTOBIA n.n. for Cryptobia (preoccupied). Lists the 97 genera recognized as valid, with citations, some synonyms, and type species. [P.B.]
Voss, Edward G., "On the classification of the Hesperiidas." Ann. Ent. Soc. Amer., vol. 45: pp. 246-258, 25 figs. June 1952. Revised classification, based on bleached and mounted wings, antennae, palpi, and legs of 54 spp., and more superficial study of others. Places all Skippers in one family, with following subfamilies and tribes: Euschemoninae, Cceliadinae, Pyrginse, Pyrrhopyginae, Megathyminae, Trape-zitinse (Trapezitidi, Hesperillidi), Hesperiinae (Heteropteridi, Taractroceridi, Hes-periidi, Calpodidi). Gives a tentative phylogenetic chart. [P.B.]
Warnecke, Georg, "Die Alpenrasse von Orodemnias quenselii Payk., nov. subsp. alpi-volans Warn." [in German]. Xeits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 34: pp. 127-129- 15 Sept. 1949. Points out that typical race is northern, not alpine as previously assumed, and names alpine race (type locality Grossglockner, Carinthia). [P.B.]
Warren, B. C. S., "Speciation in the genus Colias: with special reference to C. hyale and C. australis" [in English, French summary]. Lambillionea, vol. 50:pp. 90-98, 2 pis. 25 Dec. 1950. Discusses difficulties in using £ genitalia to characterize spp. of Colias. Describes the valid but inconspicuous differences in genitalia between C. hyale. C. australis. and some other spp. Figures S genitalia of C. croceus, C. palteno europomene, C. phicomone, C. australis calida, and C. hyale. [P.B.]
Warren, B. C. S., "On Pyrgus freija (Warren) (Lep. Hesperiida?)." Entomologist, vol 84: pp. 217-220, 1 pi. Oct. 1951. Distinction from P. centaurece. [P.B.J
Zopp, ]., "Pholus hornbeckiana Harris — Pholus vitis Linne (nee Drury)" [in German]. Z.eits. Wiener Ent. Get., vol. 37: pp. 129-130. 15 Nov. 1952. Points out that P. hornbeckiana is a synonym of the true P. vitis, and P. vitis Drury is a synonym of P. jasciatus; notes distinctive pattern features. [P.B.]
C. MORPHOLOGY AND CYTOLOGY
Dupuis, C, 'Donnees sur la morphogenese des genitalia males des insectes. Leur importance pour une nomenclature rationelle de ces structures" [in French |. Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent., vol.1: pp.151-154. March 1953. Reviews his previous study where he proposed to divide male genital organs, judging from their morphogeny, in euphallic and pseudophallic organs. The appendicular origin of these organs allows conclusions as to their being homologous in different groups, and thus enables to simplify and correct the existing multitude of genital terms (e. g., parameres for harpagones, claspers, valvar, harpes etc.). [A. D.]
Eassa, Y. E. E., "The development of imaginal buds in the head of Pieris brassicce Linn. (Lepidoptera)." Trans. Roy. Ent. Soc. London, vol. 104: pp. 39-50, 1 pi., 3 figs. 15 Apr. 1953. Adult head appendages develop near larval ones, from first instar on, growing continuously (larval appendages grow only at molt). [P.B. |
Federley, Harry, "Meiosis and intersexuality in reciprocal Drepa??a hybrids (Lep.)" Hereditas, vol. 35: pp. 49-66, 12 figs. 12 Jan. 1949. Reports incomplete pairing of chromosomes in F1, and transformation of ovaries to testes as in Lymantria intersexes. [P.B. |
Hausman, Sibyl A., "The scent-producing organ of the male Monarch Butterfly." Amer. Nat. vol.85: pp.389-391, 1 fig. Nov.-Dec. 1951.
Hinton, H. E., "The structure of the larval prolegs of the Lepidoptera and their value in the classification of the major groups." Lepid. News, vol. 6: pp. 1-6, 4 figs. 8 Aug. 1952.
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Astaurov, B. L., "Trtploid artificial parthenogenesis in Mulberry Silkworm" [in Russian]. Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR., vol. 61: pp. 411-414. 11 July 1948. [Not seen.]
Hovanitz, William, "Increased variability in populations following natural hybridization." In Jepsen, G. L., et al., Genetics, Paleontology, and Evolution, pp. 339-355, 1 pi., 5 maps. Princeton Univ. Press. 1949. Summary of information on presumed cases of hybridization between North American species of Colias and Basilar chia. [P.B.]
Kautz, Hans, "Die gelben Formen von Pieris napi L." [in German]. TLeits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 35: pp. 42-50. 1 June 1950. Redescribes the named yellow forms of P. napi and discusses their distribution and nomenclature. [P.B.]
Kautz, Hans, "Pieris napi L. und bryonies O., neue confluens-Formen" [in German]. Zeits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 38: pp. 25-27. 1 March 1953. Names an aberration and records several other variants. [P.B.]
Komai, Taku, "Composition of wild populations in the lycaenid butterfly Neozepbyrus taxila." Amer. Nat., vol. 87: pp. 87-95, 2 figs. Mar./Apr. 1953. Analysis of frequency of the 4 pattern types of the polymorphic female in some wild populations, as evidence for the genetic basis of the polymorphism. [P.B.]
Le Gare, Mary Jude CSister) & William Hovanitz, "Genetic and ecological analyses of wild populations in Lepidoptera. II. Color pattern variation in Melitcea chalcedona." Wasmann Journ. Biol., vol. 9: pp. 257-310. 1951. Very extensive analysis of wing patterns. The authors conclude, among other things, that the changes in color are greatest where the climatic change is greatest. Papers of this type stimulate thought, but are quite sure to divide readers into two camps: adherents and detractors. [J.T.]
Lever, R. J. A. W., "Faunal speciation in New Georgia, Solomon Islands." Pacific Sci., vol. 7: pp. 250-251, 1 fig. Apr. 1953. Includes note on pattern variation in Troides victorice rubianus. [P.B.]
E. DISTRIBUTION AND PHENOLOGY
Beebe, Ralph, "Sampling Michigan Lepidoptera by the fixed light trap." Lepid. News, vol. 7: p. 28. 20 Apr. 1953.
Bourgogne, J., ,(Melitcea athalia athalia Rott. et M. athalia helvetica Ruhl (pseudathalia Rev.) en France, fitude biogeographique (Lep. Nymphalidae)" [in French]. Ann. Soc. Ent. France, vol. 122: pp. 131-176. 35 figs. "1953" [1954]. Morphological, biometrical, and biogeographical study of the repartition in France of M. a. athalia and M. a. helvetica. [P.V.]
Brown, F. Martin, "CEneis oslari Skinner, rediscovered (Lepid., Nymphalidae [sic/])." Ent. News, vol. 63: pp. 119-123. 1952. Includes a discussion of terrain and flight habits. [J.T.]
Hovanitz, William, "The biology of the Colias butterflies. III. Variation of adult flight in the arctic and subartic." Wasmann Journ. Biol., vol. 9: pp. 1-10. 1951. A study of the seasonal appearance of the various arctic and subarctic spp. of Colias. Indicates how phenology may be an isolating mechanism. [J.T.]
Kiriakoff, S., & H. Stempffer, "Un difficile probleme de repartition geographique" [in French]. Rev. Franc. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 229-235. "May/June/Sept." [15 Nov.] 1952. Explains disjunct distribution of the 4 spp. of Brephidiinae (2 Brephidium in the New World, 1 Brephidium and Oraidium barberce in South Africa) on the basis of Wegener's theory of continental drift; other possible explanations are considered. [P.B.]
Lambremont, Edward Nelson, "The butterflies and skippers of Louisiana (Abs.)" Tulane Univ. Abs. Diss. Theses, 1951: p. 84.
de Lesse, H., & P. Viette, "Quelques Lepidopteres de Besse-en-Chandesse (P.-de-D.)" [in French]. Rev. Erang. Lepid., vol. 13: pp. 78-83, 1 fig- "May/June" [10 Aug.] 1951. Annotated list of some 125 micros.
Lewis, C. B., "Butterfly notes." [Title varies.] Nat. Hist. Notes Nat. Hist. Soc. Jamaica, no. 29/30: p. 91; no. 31: p. Ill; no. 33: p. 157; nos. 35/36: p. 204; no. 37: p. 13; no. 49: p. 8. 1947-1951. Notes on some Jamaican rarities, including Papilio sinon, P. homerus, Eurema gundlachia, Brephidium isophthalma, Hymenitis diaphane, etc. [P.B.]
Lewis, C. B., "The unpredictable butterfly - Papilio sinon." Nat. Hist. Notes Nat. Hist. Soc. Jamaica, vol. 6: p. 28. Sept./Nov. 1953. Flight period.
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F. BIOLOGY AND IMMATURE STAGES
Acree, Fred, Jr., "The isolation of gyptol, the sex attractant of the female Gypsy Moth." Journ. Econ. Ent., vol. 46: pp. 313-315. Apr. 1953. Chemical properties.
Anonymous, "Two citrus orchard butterflies (Papilionidae)." Agric. Gaz. N. S. Wales, vol. 61: pp. 87-89, 5 figs. 1 Feb. 1950. Reprinted in vol. 63: pp. 190-192.
1 Apr. 1952. Life history of Papilio cegeus and P. ancetus; figures adults and early stages. [P.B.]
Anonymous, "The Army Worm {Cirpkis unipuncta)." Agric. Gaz. N. S. Wales, vol. 62: pp. 362-363, 3 figs. 2 July 1951. Biology and control.
Beebe, William F., "A contribution to the life history of Colobura {Gyncecia auct.) dirce dirce (Linnaeus). (Butterfly)." Zoologica, N. Y., vol. 37: pp. 199-202,
2 pis. 31 Dec. 1952. Describes and figures larva; on Cecropia peltata. Young larva constructs a column of excrement pellets and rests on it when not feeding. [P.B.J
Beebe, William, "A contribution to the life history of the euchromid moth, Mthria canicauda Butler." Zoologica, N. Y., vol. 38: pp. 155-162, 2 pis. 25 Nov. 1953. Describes larva and pupation. Larva fixes long body hairs in whorls around twig and pupates between whorls in hammock made in part of short body hairs. Food-plant Scleria melaleuca. [P.B.]
Diakonoff, A., "Viviparity in Lepidoptera." Trans. 9th Int. Ent. Congr., vol. 1: pp. 91-96, 2 figs. March 1953. Supposes that there are different kinds of viviparity: incidental and natural. The latter kind is detected in Monopis spp. (TineidaeJ from the Papuan region. Study of dried material showed presence of a uterus: extremely dilated portion of oviduct, crammed with hatched larvae. Surmises that these species are parthenogenetic and that eggs develop inside uterus even before emergence of the mother insect from the pupa. Figures anatomy of female reproductive system. [A.D.I
Dickson, C. G. C, "The life history of Phasis zeuxo zeuxo (L.) (Lepidoptera: Lycae-nidae)." Trans. Roy. Soc. S. Afr., vol. 33: pp. 447-456, 1 pi., 4 figs. Aug. 1952. Describes all stages and instars; foodplant Chrysanthemoides incana. Notes on distribution. LP.B.]
de Lesse, H., "Observations sur la ponte de quelques Erebia" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 53: pp. 45-48. 1953. Notes on the egglaying of some Erebia: E. t. tyndarus, E. hispania rondoui, E. cassioides carmenta, E. p. pandrose, E. p. sthennyo, and E. scipio. [P.V.]
Liebaldt, Ernst, "Beobachtungen an der Gespinstmotte Hyponomeuta evonymella L." [in German]. Zeits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 34: pp. 89-94. 15 July 1949. In communal nests of this moth on Prunus padus, a few larvae are always found which do not pupate with the others but continue spinning and repairing the nest, and eventually die. The difference in behavior does not seem to be correlated with the marked difference in size and color observed in larvae. [P.B.]
Marten, Werner, "Weitere Bemerkungen iiber Graellsia isabellce Gr." [in German|. Ent. Nachrbl., vol. 4: pp. 57-59. Apr./Dec. 1952. Flight period in early evening; flight strong. [P.B.]
Massee, A. M., "Notes on some interesting insects observed in 1947." Ann. Kept. E. Mailing Res. Sta., 1947: pp. 135-140, 1 pi. Oct. 1948. Reports Mamestra trifolii feeding on apples; biological notes on some other pest species. [P.B. |
Novicky, S., "Der amerikanische Webspinner (Hyphantria textor Harr.). Ein fiir Europa neuer Grossschadling nunmehr auch in Oesterreich" [in German]. Ent. Nachrbl.. vol. 3: pp. 166-170. Oct./Nov. 1951. Biology, parasites, spread in Europe. Considers introduced species to be H. textor, not H. cunea as previously reported. [P.B.]
Panton, E. S., "The life history of a butterfly - Aganisthos odius orion." Nat. Hist. Notes Nat. Hist. Soc. Jamaica, vol. 5: pp. 190-191, 4 figs. Mar. 1953- Foodplant Cecropia peltata; describes all stages and habits. [P.B.]
Roth, Louis M., & Edwin R. Willis, "Observations on the behavior of the Webbing Clothes Moth." Journ. Econ. Ent., vol. 45: pp. 20-25, 1 fig. Feb. 1952. Reports sex attractant secreted by 9 Tineola bisselliella. [P.B.]
Sarlet, L., "Iconographie des oeufs de Lepidopteres (Faune de la Belgique) (suite)" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol. 53: pp. 26-32. 1953. Eggs of Papilio podalirius and P. machaon, with some bibliographical references. [P.V.]
Sarlet, L., "Iconographie des oeufs de Lepidopteres (Faune de la Belgique)" [in French). Lambillionea, vol. 53: pp. 54-63. 1953. Bibliography on the eggs of the Pieridae of the Belgian fauna. It is a pity that the author treats a fauna of which the area is biologically so artificial. [P.B.J
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G. PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR
Chefurka, William, & Carroll M. Williams, "Biochemical changes accompanying the metamorphosis of the blood of the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. Ill: pp. 516-517. Nov. 1951. Abstract only.
Chefurka, William, & Carroll M. Williams, "Flavoproteins in relation to diapause and development in the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. 113: p. 562. Aug. 1952. Abstract only.
Doull, K. M., "Phase coloration in lepidopterous larvae." Nature, vol. 172: pp. 813-814. 31 Oct. 1953. Reports dark coloration of larvae of Persectania ewingi in mass outbreaks and when reared on an artificial food lacking pigments. [P.B.]
Harvey, William R., & Carroll M. Williams, "Changes in the cyanide sensitivity of the heart-beat of the Cecropia Silkworm during the course of metamorphosis." Anat. Rec, vol. 117: p. 544. Nov. 1953- Abstract only.
Ketchel, Melvin, Ned Feder, & Howard A. Schneiderman, "The effects of temperature, oxygen pressure, and metabolic inhibitors on in vitro spermatogenesis in the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. Ill: p. 518. Nov. 1951. Abstract only.
Ketchel, Melvin, & Carroll M. Williams, "Relationship between the hemagglutination factor and the growth and differentiation hormone in the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. 113: p. 563. Aug. 1952. Abstract only.
Ketchel, Melvin., & Carroll M. Williams, "The prothoracic gland hormone as a sustained stimulus for the growth and differentiation of insect tissues." Anat. Rec. vol. 117: p. 542. Nov. 1953. Abstract only.
van der Kloot, William, & Carroll M. Williams, "Instinctive movement patterns in the cocoon-spinning of the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. Ill: p. 516. Nov.
1951. Abstract only.
van der Kloot, William G., "Aberrations in the spinning behavior of the Cecropia Silkworm induced by surgical injuries to the brain." Anat. Rec, vol. /VGS pp. 539-540. Nov. 1953. Abstract only.
Pappenheimer, A. M., Jr., & Carroll M. Williams, "The effects of diphtheria toxin on the Cecropia Silkworm." Journ. Gen. Physiol., vol. 35: pp. 727-740. 20 May
1952. Substance toxic only to stages and tissues with a typical cytochrome system. [P.B.]
Pappenheimer, A. M. Jr., & C. M. Williams, "The effects of diphtheria toxin on t]he Cecropia Silkworm." Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent., vol. 1: pp. 338-340. March
1953. Describes toxic experiment with various stages of the insect which support the theory that diphtheria toxin blocks the synthesis of the cytochrome system. [A.D.]
Pappenheimer, A. JVL, Jr., & Carroll M. Williams, "The properties of cytochrome E in the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. 117: p. 543. Nov. 1953. Abstract only.
Passoneau, Janet Vivian, & Carroll M. Williams, "The molting fluid of the Cecropia Silkworm." Journ. Exptl. Biol., vol. 30: pp. 545-560, 2 figs. Dec. 1953. Describes properties, activity, and fate of fluid. [P.B.]
Robinson, H. S., "On the behavior of night-flying insects in the neighborhood of a bright source of light." Prov. Roy. Ent. Soc London (A), vol. 27: pp. 13-21, 2 figs. 15 March 1952. Evidence suggests that light traps operate by a "dazzle" effect on moths coming within their range, and do not attract individuals except from the immediate area. The eyes of moths exposed to light become desensitized and these moths will not fly; a possible explanation for poor light-trap catches on moonlit nights. Moths seen to be repelled by light of weak intensity and to avoid bright lights if not in their immediate area. [P.B.]
Schaller, Friedrich, "Nachtfalter horen Ultraschall" [in German]. Natur und Volk, vol. 80: pp. 162-166, 3 figs. 30 June 1950. Perception of ultrasonic vibrations by moths. [P.B.]
Schmidt, Edmond L., & Carroll M. Williams, "Physiology of insect diapause. V. Assay of the growth and differentiation hormone of Lepidoptera by the method of tissue culture." Biol. Bull., vol. 105: pp. 174-187, 1 fig. Aug. 1953. Reports differentiation of male germ cells in blood from pupa, but not larva. Hormone a protein or prosthetic group. Work done on Cecropia & Cynthia moths. [P.B.]
Schneiderman, Howard A., "The discontinuous release of carbon dioxide by diapausing pupal insect." Anat. Rec, vol. 117: p. 540. Nov. 1953. Hyalophora cecropia; abstract only.
Schneiderman, Howard A., Ned Feder, & Melvin Ketchel, "The cytochrome system in relation to in vivo spermatogenesis in the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. Ill: p. 518. Nov. 1951. Abstract only.
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Schneiderman, Howard A., Melvin Ketchel, & Carroll M. Williams, "The physiology of insect diapause. VI. Effects of temperature, oxygen tension, and metabolic inhibitors on in vitro spermatogenesis in the Cecropia Silkworm." Biol. Bull., vol. 105: pp. 188-199, 7 figs. Aug. 1953-
Schneiderman, Howard A., & Carroll M. Williams, "Metabolic effects of localized injury to the integument of the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. 117: pp. 640-641. Nov. 1953. Abstract only.
Shappirio, David G., & Carroll M. Williams, "Spectroscopic studies of the cytochrome system of the Cecropia Silkworm at the temperature of liquid nitrogen." Anat. Rec, vol. 113: p. 561. Aug. 1952. Abstract only.
Shappirio, David, & Carroll M. Williams, "Cytochrome E in individual tissues of the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. 117: pp. 542-542. Nov. 1953. Abstract only.
Telfer, William H., "Further studies on a sex-limited blood protein oi saturniid silkworms." Anat. Rec, vol. 117: p. 541. Nov. 1953. Abstract only.
Telfer, William H., & Carroll M. Williams, "An immunological study of the blood proteins during the metamorphosis of the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. Ill: p. 517. Nov. 1951. Abstract only.
Telfer, William H., & Carroll M. Williams, "The relation of the blood proteins to egg formation in the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. 113: p. 563. Aug. 1952. Abstract only.
Telfer, William H., & Carroll M. Williams, "Immunological studies of insect metamorphosis. I. Qualitative and quantitative description of the blood antigens of the Cecropia Silkworm." Journ. Gen. Physiol., vol. 36: pp. 389-413, 7 figs. 20 Jan. 1953. Concentrations of antigens and their changes in course of metamorphosis. [P.B.]
Williams, Carroll M., "Biochemical mechanisms in insect growth and metamorphosis." Fed. Proc Amer. Soc Exp. Biol., vol. 10: pp. 546-552. June 1951. Review of studies on the physiology of metamorphosis in the Cecropia Silkworm. [P-B.]
Williams, Carroll M., "Endocrine control of the complete metamorphosis of insects." Anat. Rec, vol. Ill: pp. 441-442. Nov. 1951. Abstract only.
Williams, Carroll M., "Physiology of insect diapause. IV. The brain and prothoracic glands as an endocrine system in the Cecropia Silkworm." Biol. Bull., vol. 103: pp. 120-138, 10 figs. Aug. 1952. Secretion of prothoracic gland, which induces larval growth and pupation (under different circumstances) when acting on larval tissue, and imaginal differentiation when acting on pupal tissue, is produced only under stimulus of hormone secreted by brain. Pupal diapause is caused by temporary interruption of secretory activity of brain. [P.B.]
Wolff, Barbara, & Carroll M. Williams, "Coenzyme A in relation to pupal diapause and adult development in the Cecropia Silkworm." Anat. Rec, vol. 117: p. 542. Nov. 1953- Abstract only.
H. MIGRATION
Warnecke, G., "Celerio lineata livornica Esp. 1946 in Mitteleuropa" [in German]. Xeitschr. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 32: pp. 32-35. 15 Apr. 1948. Records of immigrants. [P.B.]
Warnecke, Georg, "Zum Problem der Ortsgebundheit der Schmetterlinge" [in German]. Ent. Nachrbl., vol. 4: pp. 84-89- Apr./Dec. 1952. Discussion of the question of mobility; gives examples of wandering species, but thinks that individuals of most species are highly sedentary and do not fly far from their birthplace. [P.B.]
Whittaker, R. H., "Notes on a migration of Nymphalis calif ornica." Lepid. News, vol. 7: pp. 9-10. 20 Apr. 1953.
Williams, C. B., "Butterfly migrations." New Biology, no. 9: pp. 58-75, 1 pi. 1950. Popular account, referring especially to Danaus plexippus and Vanessa cardui. [P.B.]
Williams, C. B., "The migrations of libytheine butterflies in Africa." Nigerian Field, vol. 16: pp. 152-159, 2 figs. Oct. 1951. Records of migration of L. labdaca and L. laius; species and ranges figured; plea for further information. [P.B.]
Williams, C. B., "Seasonal changes in flight direction of migrant butterflies in the British Isles." Journ. Amm. Ecol, vol. 20: pp. 180-190, 9 figs. Nov. 1951. Numerous records indicate that for 4 spp. {Vanessa atalanta, V. urticce, Colias croceus, C. hyale) migratory flights tend to be northward in spring and southward in autumn. [P.B.]
Wolfsberger, J., "Wanderfalterbeobachtungen 1952 in Sudbayern" [in German]. Nachrbl. Bayer. Ent., vol. 2: pp. 25-29. 15 April 1953. Migration of 18 spp. [N.O.]
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I. TECHNIQUE
Bourgogne, J., "Considerations theoriques et pratiques sur l'emploi de la lumiere pour la chasse aux insectes" [in French]. Rev. Frang. Lepid., vol. 14: pp. 60-62, 85-87. 1953-54. Theoretical and practical considerations on the use of light to collect insects. The author gives some theoretic notions about the light and the application to the collection of insects with an incandescent lamp, an acetylene lamp, an electric lamp, and an arc lamp. [P.V.]
Bourgogne, J., "Les lampes a vapeur de mercure. Etude theorique et pratique destinee aux entomologistes" [in French]. Rev. Franc* Lepid., vol. 14: pp. 87-99, 5 figs. 1954. The mercury vapor lamp. Theoretical *and practical study for entomologists. The elements of these lamps are explained with considerations about the choice of such a lamp and its use. A short bibliography is given. [P.V.]
Brown, Leland R., "A standardized laboratory apparatus for using the speedlight in photography of insects and other small objects." Lepid News, vol. 7: pp. 148-166, 10 figs. 12 Feb. 1954. A
Chermock, Ralph L., "The use of bait to attract butterflies." Lepid. News, vol. 6: pp. 32-33. 8 Aug. 1952.
Crane, Jocelyn, & Henry Fleming, "Construction and operation of butterfly insectaries in the tropics." Zoologica, N. Y., vol. 38: pp. 161-171, 12 figs. 31 Dec. 1953-Describes flight cages used in Trinidad in studies of adult behavior. [P.B.]
Hoist Christensen, P., "The development in vivo of time-fixed eggs of Cochlidion limacodes Hufn. (fam. Cochlidiidae, Lepidoptera)." Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent., vol. 1: pp. 219-222. March 1953- Describes a method of studying the development of living lepidopterous eggs: they must be flat, transparent and deposited on glass or cellophane; describes development of the eggs of C. limacodes. [A.D.]
Meyer, J. H., "Die Bluttransfusion als Mittel zur Uberwindung letaler Keimcombina-tion bei Lepidopteren-Bastarden" [in German]. T^eits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 38: pp. 44-62, 3 pis. 1 April 1953. In many interspecific crosses in Lepidoptera male hybrids develop normally, but females dies in the pupal state. A technique for producing hybrid $ imagos, by blood transfusion from pupae of the £ hybrid of the parental species, is described here. The results of successful crossing experiments (Sphingidae, Colias) are described, and some hybrid sphingids are figured.
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Smith, Owen J., & Robert L. Langston, "Continuous laboratory propagation of Western Grape Leaf Skeletonizer and parasites by prevention of diapause." Journ. Econ. Ent. vol. 46: pp.. 477-484. June 1953- Harrisina brillians; diapause prevented by artifically increased day length. [P.B.J
J. MISCELLANY
Apolinar Maria, Hermano, "Vocabulario de terminos vulgares en historia natural co-
lombiana (continuation)" [in Spanish]. Rev. Acad. Columbiana Cien., vol.7: pp.443-
456, 1 pi. May 1950. Vocabulary of native names, "Co" to "Cu." Color plate of
Agrias amy don and A. cedon ("Cuartillera"). [P. B.] Diakonoff, A., "Cornells Doets (1894-1952)." Lepid. News, vol.7: p.24. 20 Apr. 1953. Jackson, R. A., "Moth traps and other matters." Entomologist, vol. 85: pp.- 14-16.
Jan. 1952. Moral considerations in trapping large numbers of insects. [P.B.] Janmouile, E., "Les tribulations de la collection Fologne" [in French]. Lambillionea,
vol. 52: pp. 20-23. 25 April 1952. Reports partial loss or destruction of this
collection, including types of some micros; remnant in Institut Royale des Sciences
Naturelles in Brussels. [P.B.] Johnson, C. G., "The dispersal of insects by wind." New Biology, no. 9: pp. 76-89,
2 pis. 1950. Popular account of work on serial plankton, including larvae of
Gypsy Moth which may be carried for many miles. [P-B.] Judd, W. W., "A caterpillar (Lepidoptera: Phalaenidae) from the digestive tract of a
human." Journ. ParasitoL, vol.39: pp.250-251, 1 fig. June 1953- Swallowed
accidentally. Kilman, L. N., "Butterflies, moths, and men." Frontiers, vol. 17: pp. 131-134, 6
figs. June 1953. Klots, Alexander B., "Marguerite S. Forsyth." Lepid. News, vol. 6: pp. 76-77. 1952. Leatherdale, Z., "Zoocecidia: the need for correlated study." Trans. 9th Int. Congr.
Ent., vol. 1: pp. 514-517. March 1953- Proposes correlated study of galls by
entomologists, botanists, and biochemists together. [A.D.]