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RECENT LITERATURE ON LEPIDOPTERA
(Under the supervision of Peter F. Bellinger) For explanatory note, see preceding issues of the News.
A. GENERAL
Schuler, J. E., Friedrich Schnack, & Josef Bijok, Fliegende Kleinodien. Ein farbiges Falterbuch. [in German]. 194 pp., 42 col. pis. Stuttgart: Seewald & Schuler. 1955. Magnificent color plates of spectacular Lepidoptera; with a brief account of the biology of Lepidoptera. [P.B.]
B. SYSTEMATICS AND NOMENCLATURE
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Opinion 282. Determination of the spec.es to which the specific name plexippus Linnaeus, 1758, as published in the combination Papilio plexippus (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera) shall be held to apply." Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol.6: pp.225-268, 1 pi. 1 Oct. 1954. The neotype of plexippus is selected as the specimen figured by Clark in Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus., vol.90, pi.71, fig.l (1941) (figure reproduced here); type locality is Kendall, N. Y.; plexippus is placed on the Official List. [P.B.]
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Opinion 286. Suppression, under the Plenary Powers, of the specific name ajax Linnaeus, 1758, as published in the combination Papilio ajax (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol.8: pp.29-48. 12 Oct. 1954. Placed on Official Index: ajax, xanthus Linn. (invalid original spelling for xuthus); xuthus is placed on the Official List. [P.B.]
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Opinion 382. Validation under the Plenary Powers of the generic name Sicyonia Milne Edwards (H.), 1830 (Class Crustacea, Order Decapoda) and action consequential thereto." Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol.12: pp.43-58. 24 Jan. 1956. Suppresses Sicyonia Hbn.; places on Official List Heliconius Kluk and its type charithonia Linn. {Sicyonia is a synonym of Heliconius); places on Official Index: Sicyonia Hbn., Heliconius Linn., Heliconius Latreille, Heliconia Godart, Apostraphia Hbn. [P.B. |
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "Opinion 400. Validation under the Plenary Powers of the generic name Melanargia Meigen, 1828 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Opin. Decl. Intern. Comm., vol.12: pp.419-432. 16 July 1956. Agapetes Billberg is suppressed for purposes of priority but not of homonymy; Melanargia, galathea Linn, (its type species) and lachesis Hbn. are placed on the Official Lists; Arge Hbn. is placed on the Official Index. [P.B.J
International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, "The official record of proceedings of the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature at their session held in Paris in July, 1948." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol.4: 760 pp. 1950. Record of meetings and preliminary notice of decisions, including some of particular interest to lepidop-terists. All decisions have been, or will be, published in the Opinions. [P.B.]
Janse, A. J. T., "The methods and aims of taxonomic study in entomology, with special reference to Lepidoptera." So. African Joum. Sci., vol.25: pp.107-112. March 1949.
Kauffman, G., "Reverdinus flociffer habiba n.ssp. (Lepidopt. Hesperiidae)" [in German]. Mitt. Schweiz. Ent. Ges., vol.28: pp.288-290, 8 figs. Oct. 1955. Description of the new subspecies from Spanish Morocco. [P.V.j
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Recherches sur les organes tympaniques des lepidopteres en rapport avec la classification. IX. Arctiidae" [in French]. Bull. & Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol.88: pp.26-50, 7 figs. 29 Feb. 1952. Proposes the new higher categories ENDROSID/E; NYCTEMERINES, ARCTIINES (supertribes of Arctiinae); ARCTIINI, RHODO-GASTRINI (tribes of Arctiines); CTENUCHINES, AMATINES (supertribes of Ctenu-chinae). Describes tympanic organs of 26 spp.; removes Atolmis to lithosiids; regards Diacrisia and Pericallia as composite genera, and describes as new SEYDELIA (type P. ellioti). Remarks on the arctiid complex, justifying the new classification. [P.B.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Contribution a I'etude des lepidopteres heteroceres (3e note). Zygaenidae nouveaux du Congo Beige" [in French]. Bull. Inst. Roy. Sci. Nat. Belg., vol.30, no.42: 8 pp., 8 figs. Dec. 1954. Describes as new (Belgian Congo): Arniocera rectifascia, A. vanstraeleni, A. elliptica, A. inornata; Byblisia micans; Pedoptila psalidoprocne; Semioptila hedydipna, S. macrodipteryx. List of some other Zygaenidae from the same country. [P.V.J
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Kiriakoff, S. G., "Onderzoekingen over de Gehoororganen bij Vlinders met Betrekking tot de Classificatie. XI. Agaristidae" [in Flemish, French summary]. Verb. Kon. Vlaam-sche Akad. Wet. Lett. Belgie, no.47: 70 pp., 38 figs. 1954. It is a pity that this important paper on the study of the tympanal organ in the Agaristidae was published in Flemish, a very little-known language. Many species are studied, with general considerations on the family following. Fortunately the French summary is extensive. [P.V.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Contribution a I'etude des lepidopteres heteroceres (4C note). Sur les Agaristidas du Congo Beige" [in French]. Bull. Inst. Roy. Set. Nat. Belg., vol.31, no.69: 7 pp., 3 figs. Nov. 1955. Describes as new CHARITOSEMIA (type geraldi Kirby); /Egocera jordani (Belgian Congo); Heraclia hornimani meridionalis (Belgian Congo). .[P.V.I
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Le systeme phylogenetique: Principes et methodes' [in French]. Bull. & Ann. Soc. Ent. Belg., vol.91: pp.147-158. 30 June 1955. Account of phylogenetical principles and methods, with reference to the different publications of Henning. Opposition, according to the author, between the typological system and the phylogenetic system. Paleontology, geology, chorology, morphology, genetics, serology, and biochemistry are the basis of the phylogenetic system. The author defends his classification, published in 1948 and adopted, in large part, by Hennig. Many technical terms are employed or created. The divisions into suborders, infraorders, superlegions, sublegions and supercohorts might seem too numerous to many specialists. The important discovery of a tympanal organ in the Cossidae is reported. [P.V.]
Kiriakoff, S. G., "New genera and species of African Notodontidas (Lepid.)." Rev. %ool. Bot. Afric, vol.52: pp.36-348, 2 pis., 18 figs. 30 Dec. 1955. Describes as new Brachy-chira argentina (Sankuru), B. subargentea (Sankuru), B. ligata (Sankuru), B. numenius (Sankuru); Cerasana roths child! (Sierra Leone), C. eos (Sankuru); Overlaetia glaphyra (N.W. Rhodesia); DERIDDERA, and type D. margarethce (Sankuru); Atrasana oli-vacea (Angola); 1RIDOPL1TIS, and type /. iridescens (N.W. Rhodesia); S1MESIA (type dasychiroides BtL), S. orestes (Angola), S. pylades ("German S.W. Africa"); PROSPHOLITIS, and type P. aglaurus (Nyasaland); Catochria postflava (Natal); Rigema amphiaraus (Gold Cost). [P.V.)
Kiriakoff, S. G., "Sur le status taxonomique d'Erebia tyndarus Esper" [in French]. Lam-billionea, vol.55: pp.90-93- 25 Dec. 1955. Application of the taxa proposed by the author to the E. tyndarus complex. [P.V.]
Kozhanchikov, I. V., "Insecta Lepidoptera. Bagworms (fam. Psychidae)" [in Russian]. Fauna SSSR, n.s., no.62: 517 pp., 334 figs. Moscow: Akad. Nauk SSSR. 1956. Describes following as new (Psycheoidinse): EUMELASINA, and type E. ardua (Guberlia R., SE Ural region), E. pliginskii (Sevastopol, Crimea), E. arguta (Ordubad, E. Transcaucasia); MELAPSCHE, and type M. multivenosa (Great Never, Amur R. region); Eumea elongatella (N. Caucasus), F. ussuriensis (S. Sikhote-Alin'); PSEUDODIP-LODOMA (type Diplodoma ragonoti); Taleporia caucasica (Borzhom, Transcaucasia); Solenobia albiflavella (Huzar, SW foothills of Hissar Range, Central Asia); Epichnop-terix crimceana (Sevastopol); Bijugis songarica (R. Almatinka, Trans-Iliisk Ala-Tau, Central Asia), B. subgrisea (Iakovlevka, south shore, S. Sikhote-Alin'); PSYCHl-DOPSIS (type Bijugis alpherakii). (Psychinae): Oiketicoides leoi (near Stalinabad, Tadzhikistan), O. demarcata (Margelan, Bukhara, Central Asia), O. squamopilosa (Fergana & Zalaisk Mts., Central Asia), O. nigripilosa (Anzob Pass, Hissar Mts., Central Asia), O. heptapotamica (Chu R. valley, Kirgizia, Central Asia), O. theodori (Hi R. valley, SE Kazakhstan), O. simulans (Ianvartsevo, SE Ural region), O. unicolorata (Erevan, Armenia); Acanthopsyche incana (S. Ural region), A. subatrata (Vinogra-dovka, Dalnii Vostok), A. desertella (Aram-Kungei, Zalaisk Mts., Central Asia); Amictoides borealis (Dagestan, Caucasus), A. minuta (Araksa R. valley, Transcaucasia), A. plotnikovi (barren steppe, Samarkand), A. eldarica (Eldar Mts., Kuri R. valley), A. acuta (Kirovabad, Kuri R. valley), A. acutipennis (Darasham, Transcaucasia), A. subgrisea (Araksa R. valley, Transcaucasia); Psyche brachycornis (Kerch, E. Crimea); Apterona orientalis (Araksa R. valley); PT1LAMICTA, and type P. erythropyga (Ordubad, Transcaucasia). General account of morphology, biology, and distribution of family, and systematic revision of Russian species. See review in Lepid. Netvs, vol.10: pp.177-178. [P.B.]
de Lesse, H., "Une nouvelle formule chromosomique dans le groupe d'Erebia tyndarus Esp. (Lepidopteres Satyrinas)" [in French]. C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, vol.241: pp.1505-1507. Nov. 1955. A new chromosome number in the E. tyndarus group: E. iranica (n^51). Lectotypes are designated for E. dromulus and E. cassioides. [P.V.]
Lorkovic, Z., & H. de Lesse, "Note supplemental sur le groupe d'Erebia tyndarus Esp." [in French]. Lambillionea, vol.55: pp.55-58. Nov. 1955. The authors consider E.
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nivalis (n=ll) and E. calcarius (n=8) as good species. On the contrary, E. tyndarus (2n=20 in two massifs of the Alps) and E. cassioides (2n=20 in nine massifs of the Alps) have still the status of semispecies, their existence together being still unproved. [P.V.J
Marion, H., "Pyrales nouvelles de Madagascar (Lep.)" [in French]. Bull. Soc. Ent. France, vol.60: pp.114-119, 6 figs. 15 Dec. 1955 Describes as new (all from Madagascar): PER1NETOIDES (Galleriidae), and type P. margaritalis; Doddiana cyanifusalis; BET-SIMISARAKA (Epipaschiinae) and type B. viettealis; Peucela ignealis; ANTISINDRIS (Pyralinae) and type A. bipunctalis; Prosaris hepaticalis, P. percuprealis. [P.V.]
Marion, H., "Les Coptobasoides de Madagascar avec description de deux especes nouvelles (Lep. Pyraustidae)" [in French]. Nat. Malgache, vol.7: pp.191-194, 3 figs. Feb. 1956. Study of this pyralid genus in Madagascar; describes as new C. pauliani, C. latericalis (both from E. Madagascar). [P.V.I
Mere, R. M., "What next?" Ent. Gaz., vol.6: pp.224-227, 2 figs. Oct. 1956. Speculation on future discoveries in the British fauna. Figures S genitalia of Cosymbia quercimon-taria and C. punctaria. [P.B.]
Munoz, Fernando de Zayas, & Pastor Alayo Dalmau, "La familia Sphingidae en Cuba (Lepidoptera: Heterocera). Publ. Univ. de Oriente, no.40: 85 pp., 16 pis., 1 col. fig. 1956. Lists the 59 recorded species, with synonymy, brief descriptions, known food-plants, and distribution; 58 spp. figured. [P.B.J
Murray, Desmond, "The genitalia of some South African lycaenids (Lepidoptera: Lycaeni-dae)." Journ. Ent. Soc. So. Afr., vol.10: pp.182-192, 2 pis., 2 figs. 31 March 1948. Briefly describes and figures S genitalia of 45 spp. of Iolaus, hachnocnema, Lyccena, Teriomima, Durbania, Alcena, Pentila, Chlorosela, Spindasis, Dendorix (sic!), Axio-cerces, Capys, Myrina, Hippolyccena, Leptomyrina, Aphaneus (sic!), Stugeta, Thestor. Localities of specimens given. Notes on a few other spp., not available or doubtfully distinct. [P.B.J
Obraztsov, N., ''Laspeyresia interruptana (HS.) als selbstandige Art (Lep. Tortr.)" [in German]. Ent. Tidskr., vol.73: pp.33-37, 5 figs. 10 May 1952., Redescribes species and distinguishes it from L. duplicana and L. illutana. [P.B.J
Orfila, Ricardo N., "Lepidopteros de Venezuela, nuevos o poco conocidos. — la nota" [in SpanishJ. Bol. Ent. Venezol., vol.9: pp.45-49, 6 figs., 1 map. 1950. Describes as new Evonyme norica lichyi (Caracas); gives distribution of the 3 sspp. of this butterfly. [P.B.1
Orfila, Ricardo N., "Notas sobre Lithosiidae (Lepid.) I. El genero Eudesmia Hb. y un genero y especie nuevos" in Spanish. Physis, vol:20: pp.474-486, 2 figs. 1953. Describes as new VIANANIA (type Cisthene argentinensis); V. aymara (Cochabamba, Bolivia). Redescribes Eudesmia and spp. assigned to it and to Vianania. [P.B.J
Orfila, Ricardo N., "Una nueva especie de Apatelodes (Lep. Eupteropt. [sic/])" [in SpanishJ. Natura, Buenos Aires, vol.1: pp. 131-134, 3 figs. 1955. Describes as new A. gaitotini (Leandro N. Alem, Misiones, Argentina). [P.B.]
Osthelder, Ludwig, Die Schmetterlinge Siidbayerns und der angrenzenden nordlichen Kalkalpen. II. Teil. Die Kleinschmetterlinge. 2. Heft. Glyphipterygidce bis Microp-terygidce. pp. 115-250, 3 figs. Munchen, 1951. Describes as new: {Gelechiidce) Gelechia danieli (Ammergauer Alps); (Tineidae) Tinea submontana (Kochel); figures $ genitalia. Annotated list. [See review in Lepid. Neivs, vol.10: p.56J. [P.B.]
Paclt, Jin, "A propos de la nomenclature de deux genres de Microlepidopteres nuisibles aux essences forestieres" [in French]. Rev. franc. Lepid., vol.13: p.127. "Sept./-Oct." [28 Dec.J 1951. Proproses KENNELIOLA n.n. for Crobylophora Kennel (Tortricidae); EUCEDESTIS n.g. (type Cedestis gysselinella) (Yponomeutidae). [P.B.]
Paclt, Jiff, "A comment on the proposed solution of the niobei cydippe/adippe problem (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol.9: p.131. 30 Dec. 1952. Opposed to conservation of adippe; regards phryxa as the correct name for the High Brown Fritillary. [P.B.]
Paclt, Jin, "Dr. John G. Franclemont's proposal for the use of the Plenary Powers to suppress the generic name Phalcena Linnaeus, 1758, and to validate, as from 1758, the terms employed by Linnaeus for groups of that genus (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera) : proposed addition of Phalcena Linnaeus, 1758, to the Official List of Generic Names in Zoology/' Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol.9: pp.147-148. 30 Dec. 1952. Regards Franclemont's proposal as unnecessary for most of the names involved, as these are generally accepted as valid from 1775, with the same types; requests have already been made to validate the doubtful cases (Bombyx and Pyralis) from the latter date. Regards type of Phalatna as different from type of Noctua. [P.B.J
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Pack, Jifi, "Proposed use of the Plenary Powers to designate a type species for Sphinx Linnaeus, 1758 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera) in harmony with accustomed usage." Bull. Zool. Nomencl.. vol.6: p.291. 29 Aug. 1952. Suggests designation of ligustri as type and rejection of Latreille's designation of euphorbice. [P.B.J
Pack, Jin, "Proposed use of the Plenary Powers to designate for Bombyx Fabricius, 1775 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera) a type species in harmony with current nomencla-torial usage." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol.6: pp.313-314. 29 Aug. 1952. Suggests designation of mori as type. [P.B.I
Pack, Jifi, "Proposed use of the Plenary Powers to designate for Pyralis Fabricius, 1775 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera) a type species in harmony with current nomencla-torial usage." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol.6: pp.314-315. 29 Aug. 1952. Suggests designation of farinalis as type. [P.B. |
Pack, Jifi, "Proposed use of the Plenary Powers to vary the type species of Episema Ochsenheimer, 1816, therapy maintain Diloba Boisduval, 1840, for use in its accustomed sense (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol.6: pp.315-317. 29 Aug. 1952. Proposed designation of glaucina as type for Episema and cceruleocephala as type for Diloba. [P.B.I
Pack, Jifi, "Proposed use of the Plenary Powers to validate the generic name Melanargia Meigen, 1828 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera), by suppressing the name Agapetes Billberg, 1820." Bull Zool. Nomencl, vol.9: pp.211-222. 11 May 1954.
Pack, Jifi, & Jifi Smelhaus, "Revision of the Hesperiidae occurring in Czechoslovakia" [in Slovak, English summary]. Prir. Sbornik, vol.3: pp.201-221, 8 figs. 1948. All species known from Czechoslovakia are given. The paper has an appendix in English (pp.218-220): Arguments against the acceptance of the Systematisches V erzeichnis names. The names published by Denis & Schiffermiiller 1775 are discussed. [J.M.]
dos Passos, Cyril F., "On the proposal that the trivial name ajax Linnaeus, 1758 (as published in the binominal combination Papilio ajax) should be suppressed by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature under its Plenary Powers." Bull Zool Nomencl, vol.2: pp.349-350. 28 Sept. 1951.
dos Passos, Cyril F., "Application to the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature to reconsider and rephrase in part their decision suspending the Regies concerning Papilio plexippus Linnaeus, 1758, insofar as that decision refers to a figure in Holland's Butterfly Book." Bull Zool. Nomencl, vol.6: pp.278-283. 23 July 1952.
dos Passos, Cyril F., "In support of the application to suspend the Rules to (a) validate seven generic names of Linnaeus as of 1758, and designate their type species (b) suppress the generic name Phalcena Linnaeus, 1758, give preference to its typical subgenus Noctua, declare Noctidae the correct name for the family, and (c) validate one generic name of Linnaeus as of 1767 and designate its type species (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Bull Zool Nomencl, vol.9: pp.153-154. 30 Dec. 1952.
dos Passos, Cyril F., & Ernest L. Bell, "Request for a ruling as to the specimen to be accepted as the lectotype of Megathymus aryxna Dyar, 1905 (Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera)." Bull. Zool. Nomencl, vol.11: pp.289-294. 30 Dec. 1955. Authors believe lectotype should be a specimen figured as M. neumoegeni in Biol Centrali-Americana; this would cause aryxna to fall to neumoegeni. [P.B.]
Pennington, K. M., "Two new species of Lycaenidae (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) from South Africa." Journ. Ent. Soc. So. Afr., vol.10: pp. 164-169, 1 pi. 31 March 1948. Describes as new Cupido (Lepidochrysops) swanepoeli (Sheba Mine, Barberton Distr., Transvaal); Deudorix vansoni (Hluhluwe, Zululand). [P.B.]
Povolny, D., & J. Moucha, "Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Gattung Psodos Tr. in den Karpaten (Lepidoptera — Geometridae)" [in German]. Ent. Nachrbl, vol.7: pp. 1-4, 2 figs. March 1955. Notes on Carpathian distribution of 6 spp. (4 with endemic sspp.). Figures $ genitalia of P. noricana carpathica & P. bentelii. [P.B.]
Povolny, Dalibor, & Josef Nosek, "On the phylogenetic relations in the Bistoninae (Geometridae), with special regard to Poecilopsis." Lepid. News, vol.9: pp.199-202, 9 figs. 16 April 1956.
Rabello, Ernesto Xavier, "Contribucao para o conhecimento dos Ctenuchidae. VI. Genero Tipulodes Boisduval, 1830 (Lepidoptera)" [in Portuguese, English abstract]. Arq. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro, vol.42: pp.469-476, 3 pis. 1955. Redescribes generotype, T. ima, and repeats description of T. rubriceps. [P.B.]
Roepke, W., (tDelias in Nieuw-Guinea (Lep.)" [in Dutch]. Ent. Berichten, vol.15: p.495. 1 Oct. 1955.
Roepke, W., "Notes and descriptions of Cossidae from New Guinea (Lepidoptera: Hetero-cera)." Trans. Roy. Ent. Soc. London, vol.107: pp.281-288, 2 pis. 6 Dec. 1955. Describes as new: Xyleutes mineus pallescens (Hollandia), X. cinerosa (Humboldt Bay),
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X. jordani (Cyclops Mts.), X. papuana (Ampas), X. elegans (Mook Camp), X. albicans (Biak) X. perdrix (Ampas); Dudgeonea nummata (Hollandia); also one 'form'. Proposes turneri n.n. for Xyleutes leucolopha Turner nee Guerin. Revisional notes and redescriptions of other Xyleutes and of T^euzera spp. LP.B.]
Slaby, Otto, "Ueber die Herkunft des Apollofalters (Parnassius apollo L.) in den Slo-wakischen Karpatengebirgen" [in Czech, Russian & German summaries]. Biologia, Bratislava, vol.9: pp.398-41 1. 1954. Discusses the phylogeny of P. apollo from Western Carpathians with remarks on the study by Issekutz, 1951. [J.M.]
Slaby, Otto, "Parnassius apollo L. im Pieninengebiet" [in Czech, Russian & German summaries]. Biologia, Bratislava, vol.10: pp.179-1 88. 1955. Describes as new P. a. franken-bergeri (Pieniny Mts., Slovakia). Without figures. [J.M.]
Stallings, Don B., & J. R. Turner, "On the question of the lectotype of Megathymus aryxna Dyar, 1905." Bull. Zool. Nomencl., vol.11: pp.295-296. 30 Dec. 1955. Authors believe holotype should be a specimen in the U. S. National Museum labelled by Dyar as a cotype; this would retain aryxna for a species distinct from M. neumoegeni. [P..B.1
Stallings, Don B., & J. R. Turner, "Notes on Megathymus ursus. with description of a related new species (Megathymidae)." Lepid. Netvs, vol.10: pp.1-8, 2 pis. 10 Aug. 1956. Describes as new M. violas (Carlsbad Caverns National Park, N. Mex.).
Swensson, Ingvar, "Swammerdamia lapponica Petersen i Sverige (Lep.)" [in Swedish, German summary]. Ent. Tidskr.. vol.75: pp.204-207, 1 fig. 30 Dec. 1954. Describes previously unknowni 9 of this species, new to Sweden; compares moth with S. consper-sella & S. compuncjfella. [P.B. |
Swanepoel, D. A., "A new species of Cupido (Lycaenidae) from the Eastern Transvaal." Journ. Ent. Soc. So\ Africa, vol.10: pp.193-195, 4 figs. 31 March 1948. Describes as new C. (Lepidochrysops) irvingi (Nelshoogte, Barberton, Transvaal). [P.B.j
Travassos, Lauro, "Contiibucao ao conhecimento dos Arctiidae XXXI. Sobre as especies do genero Phegoptera (Lepidoptera, Heterocera)" [in Portuguese). Arq. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro, vol.42: pp.621-643, 12 pis. 1955. Describes as new P. pseudocatenata (Salesopo-lis, S. Paulo, Brazil); P. fusca (Terezopolis, Est. do Rio, Brazil); P. albescens (Campos do Jordao, S. Paulo, Brazil); P. pulchra (Salesopolis); . alipioi (Salesopolis). Proposes P. drucei n.n. for superba Druce 1911. Redescribes genus and available spp. [P.B.|
Travassos F0., Lauro, "M1RAND1SCA. novo genero para Cosmosoma harpalyce Schaus, 1892, com descricao do allotypus" [in Portuguese; English summary]. Arq. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro, vol.42: pp.669-674, 3 pis. 1955. Proposes new genus and describes allotype of M. harpalyce. [P.B.]
Viette, Pierre E. L., "Contribution a I'etude des Hepialidae (31eme note). Sur quelques specimens du Tring Museum" [in French]. Trans. Roy. Ent. Soc. London, vol.107: pp.373-379, 6 figs. 6 Dec. 1955. Describes as new Eudalaca jordani (Mt. Moco, Luim--bale, Angola); Gorgopis libania angolensis (Mt. Moco); Paragorgopis nigrovenosalis (Aqua Suja, Minas Geraes, Brazil), P. spitzi (Ypiranga, Sao Paulo, Brazil), P. jordani (Theophilo Ottoni, San Jacintho Valley, Minas Geraes); Xytrops pluriargenteus (Alto da Serra, Sao Paulo); Schaefferiana simplex (Theophilo Ottoni). Figures $ genitalia of new spp. [P.B.]
Viette, P., "Note de nomenclature: sur deux genres de Ch. Oberthur" [in French]. LambiU lionea, vol.55: p.97. 25 Dec. 1955. A new name, BOISDUVALODES, is proposed for Perrotia Oberthur, 1922 (Zygaenidas), preoccupied by Perrotia Oberthur, 1916 (Hes-periidaO. [P.V.]
Viette, P., "Un nouveau cosside de Madagascar" [in French], Lambillionea, vol.55: pp.98-99, 1 fig. 25 Dec. 1955. Describes as new Pseudocossus boisduvalii (central Madagascar) (Cossidse). [P.VJ
Viette, P., "Position systematique et appareil stridulant de Pemphigostola synemonistis Strand, de Madagascar (Lep. Noctuidae)" [in French]. Bull. Soc. Ent. France, vol.60: pp.176-179, 5 figs. 10 Feb. 1956. P. synemonistis, described as a castniid, is, in fact, a noctuid (Agaristinse). The stridulating organ, on the mesothoracic legs and anterior wing, is described. |P.V.I
Vine Hall, J. H., "The British races of Aricia agestis Schiff. (Lep: Lycaenidae) " Ent. Gaz., vol.5: pp.3-8. 18 March 1954. Suggests that the supposed hybrid population between A. a. agestis and A. a. artaxerxes is a southern race of the latter, which is believed to be a relict, unlike the recent southern immigrant agestis. [P.B.J
Warren, B. C. S., "A review of the classification of the subfamily Argynnina? (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae). Part 2. Definition of the Asiatic genera." Trans. Roy. Ent. Soc. London, vol.107: pp.381-392, 4 pis. 6 Dec. 1955. Lists 13 genera in subfamily, defines Childrena, Damora, and Argyreus, and emends definition of Argyronome and Argyymis. Lists
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included spp. (except in Speyeria) and discusses genitalic variation. 39 photos of $ genitalia. [P.B.]
Wightman, A. J., "Nonagria neurica Hb. fig.381 (nee fig.659-661) (edelsteinii Tutt)." Ent.. Gaz., vol.2: pp.243-246, 1 pi. Oct. 1951. Discusses nomenclatorial history, describes early stages; adult figured in color [P.B.]
Wightman A. J., f'Aporophyla lutulenta Schiffermueller, 1775 and A. lunebergensis Freyer, 1848 (Lepidoptera: Agrotidae)." Ent. Gaz., vol.6: pp.217-223. Oct. 1954. Taxonomic history, distinction between supposed spp., and summary of named forms. [P.B.j
Wolff, Niels L., "Notes on the synonymy of some Tortricina (Lep.)." Ent. Tidskr., vol.73: pp.53-64, 2 figs. 10 May 1952. Sinks Tortrix ulmana to Olindia schumacherana; T. lithargyrana and Peronea fissurana to Acleris tripmictulana; Grapholitha cemulana to Eucosma latiorana; Poecilochroma pomedoxana to Argyroploce porphyrana. Maintains that pascuana is the correct spelling for Cnephasia pasivana auctt. Selects lectotype of Acleris ferrugana. Paper based on study of types in the British Museum, Copenhagen Museum, and Hungarian Museum collections. [P.B. |
F. BIOLOGY AND IMMATURE STAGES
Foltin, Hans, "Etwas iiber das Aufsuchen der Psychiden-Sacke" [in Germanl. TLeits. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol. 38: pp. 7-12. 1 March 1953. Directions for finding larval cases of Psychidas; describes appearance of cases of 13 spp., with biological notes. [P. B.]
Foucart, G., "Le sphinx du quinquina Celerio nerii L." [in French]. Bull. Agric. Congo Beige, vol. 45: {Bull. Inform. 1NEAC, vol.3): pp.1 11-122, 1 fig. April 1954. Biology and control; describes all stages. [P. B.]
Franz, Elli, "Das zierliche Puppengespinst der Motte Trichostibas" [in German]. Natur und Volk, vol. 85: pp. 115-118, 2 pis. 1 April 1955. Describes and figures network cocoon of this hyponomeutid from South America. [P. B.]
Franz, Jost M., "Observations on collecting parasites of Cacoecia histrionana (Froel.) (Lep., Tortricidae)." Bull. Ent. Res., vol. 43: pp. 1-19, 3 pis., 2 figs. March 1952. Biology of host; list of hymenopterous parasites, and discussion of parasitism in different stages; biology of dominant parasite, with its alternate hosts. [P. B.]
Franz, J., "Schlupfwespen als Heifer bei der Schadlingsbekampfung" [in German]. Natur und Volk, vol. 80: pp. 271-275, 1 pi., 4 figs. 15 Oct. 1952. Parasitization of caterpillars by chalcids and braconids. [P. B.]
Freeman, John A., "Insect menace to stored products." New Biology, no. 4: pp. 48-73, 9 pis. 1948. Popular account, referring to Ephestia, Plodia, Sitotroga, etc. [P. B.]
Freeman, J. A., "The inter-relation of insect attack on stored food and wood." Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent.. vol. 1: pp. 710-722, 1 fig. March 1953.
Froeschner, Richard C, "Observations of predators of European Corn Borer eggs." Proc. Iowa Acad. Sci., vol. 57: pp. 445-448. 1950.
Frost, S. W., "The numerical relationships between phytophagous insects and their hosts." Sci. Monthly, vol. 79: pp. 10-12, 3 figs. July 1954. Points out that Lepidoptera include over 40% of phytophagous insect species; lists nos. of spp. and of phytophagous spp. for principal insect orders. [P. B.]
Gillogly, G. M. & L. R., "Trichogramma minutum in Monarch Butterfly eggs." Pan-Pacific Ent., vol. 29; pp. 111-120. 1953. Interesting observations on the parasitism of eggs of the Monarch by this tiny hymenopteron. [J. T.]
Gomes, Jalmirez G., "Resposta olfativa nas relacoes entre hospedeiros e parasitos" [in Portuguese]. Bol. Eitossanit., vol. 3: pp. 1-6. "1946" [1947]. Summary of information on olfactory recognition of hosts by parasites, mainly of Lepidoptera. [P.
. B] Goncalves, Cincinato R., "Males da carnauba no Ceara e no Piaui" [in Portuguese].
Bol. Eitossanit., vol. 3: pp. 145-170, 33 figs. "1946" [1947]. Insects attacking the
palm Copernicia cerifera: records Brassolis sophorce. Opsiphanes invirce, Si bine sp.,
Castnia sp., and undetermined larvae of Eucleidae and Arctiidae; describes and figures
early stages of Castnia sp. [P. B.]
Hering, E. M., "Probleme der Xenophobie und Xenophilie bei der Wirtswahl poly-phagen Insekten" [in German]. Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent.. vol. 1: pp. 507-513, 1 fig. March 1953. Suggests new terms with regard to biology of phytophagous insects: "xenophoby" and "xenophily", illustrated with leaf-mining Microlepidop-tera and Diptera. [A.D.J
Langridge, D. F., "Wax moths in beehives." Journ. Dept. Agric. Victoria, vol. 50:
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pp. 545-548, 554, 5 figs. Dec. 1952. Biology and control of Galleria and Achroia.
tRB'J Petrova, N. A., "The oak measuring worm, a pest in forests ot the Azerbaijan SSR
[in Russian]. Lesnoe Khoztaistvo, vol. 6, no. 4: p. 52. Apr. 1953. [Not seen.]
Rose, A. H., & J. R. Blais, ' A relation between April and May temperatures and spruce budworm larval emergence." Canad. Ent., vol.86: pp.174-177, 1 fig. 28 May 1954. Warm temperatures cause Choristoneura fumiferana larvae to emerge earlier. [E.M.J
Ross, D. A., "Key to the puparia of the dipterous parasites of Choristoneura fumiferana Clem." Canad. Ent., vol.84: pp.108-112, 15 fig. 9 May 1955. Keys and figures 15 spp. [E.M.J
Schatz, Willi, "Beitrag zur Kenntnis iiber Epichn. pulla Esp. (Lep. Psych.)" [in German]. Nachrbl. Bayer. Ent., vol.3: pp.77-79, 86-89. 15 Aug., 15 Sept. 1954. Discusses the biology and redescribes moth and immature stages. [N.O.]
Schultz, V. G. M., "Neue Beitrage zur Schmetterlingskunde. 21. Wie finden sich die Mannchen und Weibchen unserer Schmetterlinge? 22. Protogynie bei einer Acalla hastiana L.-Zucht. 23. Aus der Lebensgeschichte des Holunderziinslers Pyrausta sambucalis Schiff. 24. Beobachtungen, die mit den Angaben in der Literatur nicht ubereinstimmen" [in German]. Ber. naturwiss. Ver. Bielefeld, vol.12: pp.30-52, 53-56, 57-60, 1 pi., 3 figs. 1952. [Not seen].
Snyder, Karl ., "The effect of temperature and food on the development of the variegated cutworm Peridroma margaritosa Haw. (order Lepidoptera, family Noctuidae)." Ann. Ent. Soc. Amer., vol.47: pp.603-613, 3 figs. "Dec. 1954" [18 Feb. 1955].
Somov, I., "Dynamics of seasonal increase of bollworm" [in Russian]. Khlopkovodstvo, vol.4, no.7: pp.60-64. July 1954. Heliothis armigera. [Not seen].
Stark, R. W., "Distribution and life history of the Lodgepole needle miner {Recurvaria sp.) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidas) in Canadian Rocky Mountain parks." Canad. Ent., vol.86: pp.1-12, 15 figs. 29 Jan. 1954. Discusses history and extent of recent outbreaks, describes moth and its behavior, morphology and seasonal cycle of early stages, and effects of environmental factors on development. States 15 spp. of parasites are known from Canadian populations, lists 5. [E.M.]
Stultz, H. T., "Note on occurrence of Agathis laticinctus (Cress.) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) as a parasite of the Eye-Spotted Bud Moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Nova Scotia." Canad. Ent., vol.86 • pp.96-98. 10 March 1954. This parasite has recently increased greatly in incidence in Spilonota ocellana, probably as a result of change in spray practices. [E.M.J
Swezey, Otto H., "Forest entomology in Hawaii." Spec. Publ. Bishop Mus., no.44: 266 pp., 32 figs. 2 Aug. 1954. List of insects attacking some 105 kinds of forest trees, with their distribution in the islands and some biological notes. The insects are listed only under host plants. [P.B.]
Tanada, Yoshinori, "A polyhedrosis virus of the imported cabbageworm and its relation to a polyhedrosis virus of the alfalfa caterpillar." Ann. Ent. Soc. Amer., vol.47: pp. 553-574, 2 figs. "Dec. 1954" [18 Feb. 1955.] Virus disease of Pieris rapce, apparently identical with one of Colias eurytheme. [P.B.]
Thompson, W. R., "Note on Dichcetoneura leucoptera Johns. (Diptera, Tachinidae)." Canad. Ent., vol.85: pp.391-392, 1 fig. 21 Oct. 1953. Notes occurrence of 1st stage larvae in hind gut of Depressaria heracliana and Archips cerasivorana. [E.M.]
Thompson, W. R., "The tachinid parasites of Archips cerasivorana Fitch. (1) Dichcetoneura leucoptera Johns. (Diptera)." Canad. Ent., vol.85: pp.19-30, 20 figs. 30 Jan. 1953. Describes and figures early stages and adults of this parasite, and discusses its habits and relationships. [E.M.]
Thompson, W. R., "The tachinid parasites of Archips cerasivorana Fitch. (2) Eusisyropa blanda O. S. (Diptera)." Canad. Ent., vol.85: pp.393-404, 19 figs. 4 Dec. 1953. Discusses early stages, reproductive system, biology, and systematic relationships of E. blanda. [E.M.]
Thorsteinson, A. J., "The role of host selection in the ecology of phytophagous insects." Canad. Ent., vol.85: pp.276-282. 16 Sept. 1953. Notes discrepancies between results of laboratory and field studies. Distinguishes host selection through oviposition response from that depending on feeding response. Notes steps in acceptance or rejection. Classifies host plants into unsuitable, attractive, and acceptable groups; notes 6 subgroups of acceptable plants, all with characteristics that inhibit successful feeding! Classifies phytophagous insects into polyphagous, oligophagous, and monophagous. Rejects Dethier's concept of chemical monophagy. Briefly discusses roles of food and temperature in modifying host selection. A mainly classificatory paper with few concrete examples. [E.M.]
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Treat, Asher E., "A new gamasid (Acarina: Mesostigmata) inhabiting the tympanic organs of phalaenid moths." Journ. Parasitol., vol.40: pp.619-631, 4 pis., 2 figs. Dec. 1954. Alyrmonyssus phalcvnodectes n.sp. described and recorded from Leucania, Pseudaletia, and 16 other genera of noctuids, in Massachusetts; the mite destroys the organs of hearing. [P.B.]
Tripp, Howard A., "Description and habits of the spruce seedworm, (Laspeyresia youngana (Kft.) (Lepidoptera: Olethreutidas)." Canad. Ent., vol.86: pp.385-402, 17 figs. 22 Oct. 1954. Records hosts and distribution; describes and figures adult, last-instar larva, and pupa; outlines life cycle; describes larval habits and behavior of pupae. [E.M.|
Turnock, W. J., "Some aspects of the life history and ecology of the pitch nodule maker, Petrova albicapttana (Busck) (Lepidoptera-Olethreutidae)." Canad. Ent., vol. 85: pp.233-243, 6 figs. 23 July 1953- Discusses history and distribution in North America of this introduced insect; describes life cycle and injury to host, roles of species susceptibility, and of age, size, and isolation of trees in determining incidence and damage; and analyzes factors in natural control, of which maturation of trees is considered to be the most important. 11 hymenopterous and 1 dipterous parasites are reported. [E.M.]
Walley, G. Stuart, "Hymenopterous parasites of Choristoneura pinus Free. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Canada." Canad. Ent., vol.85: p.152. 15 April 1953. Records 13 spp., 9 of which are previously recorded parasites of C. fumiferana. [E.M.J
Walley, G. Stuart, "Notes on Acrobasis rubifasciella Pack. (Lepidoptera: Phycitidae), with a list of its parasites." Canad. Ent., vol.86: pp.255-260. 10 June 1954. Describes life cycle in Ottawa region, and lists 18 spp. of hymenopterous parasites, of the families Braconidas, Ichneumonidas, Perilampidae, and Pteromalidas. [E.M.]
Weidner, Herbert, Bestimmungstabellen der V orratsschadlinge und des Hausungeziefers Mitteleuropas. 2nd ed. 234 pp., 272 figs. Jena: Gustav-Fischer-Verlag. 1953. [Not seen].
Wellington, W. G., "Atmospheric circulation processes and insect ecology." Canad. Ent., vol.86: pp.312-333, 9 figs. 20 Aug. 1954. A fundamental paper; reviews principal air-mass types in North America; notes association of frontal movements with insect migrations and transport; discusses the value of air-mass climatology in interpreting insect mortality; describes systematic trends in cyclonic and anticyclonic centre tracks, and their possible uses in population studies. The possibility of using meteorological information to predict insect population trends is noted; the complexities inherent in such forecasts are emphasized. [E.M.J
Wood, G. W., et al., "Life-history studies of Sp&lotis clandestina (Harr.) and Polia purpurissata (Grt.) (Lepidoptera: Phalasnidae) in low-bush blueberry areas in New Brunswick." Canad. Ent., vol.86: pp.169-173. 28 May 1954. Seasonal cycles of these single-brooded moths are outlined. [E.M.J
Wyatt, G. R., "The nucleic acids of some insect viruses." Journ. Gen. Physiol., vol.36: pp.201-205. 20 Nov. 1952. Study of viruses from 9 spp. of Lepidoptera. [P. B.J
Zopp, Johannes, "Die ersten Stande von Automeris (Hyperchiria) naranja Schaus (—aur-antica Weym., nee umbrosa Weym. et ater Conte)" [in GermanJ. "Letts. Weiner Ent. Ges., vol.38: pp.245-247, 1 pi. 15 Sept. 1953. Immature stages and biology. [N.O.J
G. PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR
Ackermann, D., "Uber biogene Amine der Seidenraupe" [in GermanJ. Hoppe-Zeyl. Zeits., vol.291: pp.169-176. 24 Nov. 1952. Amino-acids in larva of Bombyx mori. [P.B.J
Allegret, Paul, "Variations individuelles des facteurs d'excretion protidique avant la mue nymphale chez Galleria mellonella (L.) [in French]. C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, vol.238: pp.518-520, 1 fig. 1954. Pre-pupal nitrogenous excretion may take place entirely as silk, or with assistance of Malpighian tubules; in the latter case a prepupal disapause is necessary. [P.B.J
Allegret, Paul, "Influence de la retention experimentale de la soie sur la metamorphose de Galleria mellonella (L.)" [in FrenchJ. C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, vol.238: pp.623-625. 1954. If nitrogenous secretion by silk production is prevented by blocking gland duct, Malpighian tubules take over this function. [P.B.j
Arsen'ev, A. F., & N. V. BromJei, "Chemical composition and buffer capacity of the intestinal juice of the larvae of the Oak and Mulberry Silkworms" [in Russian!. Dokl. Vses. Akad. Nauk im. Lenma, vol.16: pp.25-31. 1951. [Not seen.J
Aruga, H., S. Kawase, & M. Akino, "Occurrence of an enzyme acting on xanthopterin-B in Bombyx mori" [in English, French summaryj. Expenentia, vol.10: pp.336-338, 1 fig. 15 Aug. 1954.
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Arvy, L., "Donnees histologiques sur la leucopoiese chez queJques Lepidopteres" [in Frencn]. Bull. Soc. Zool. France, vol.78: pp.45-59, 1 pi., 4 figs. 1953. The study of the different stages of five spp. (Malacosoma neustria, Ephestia kuhniella, Hyponomeuta padella, Thaumatopoea processionea, Bombyx mori) shows the presence of leucopoietical, even, and symmetrical organs situated at the level of the mesothorax, metathorax, and the first 4 abdominal segments. These leucopoietical organs are found only in the larva?, they disappear at the beginning of the pupal stage and are not found in the imago. In these spp. the blood is almost without leucocytes. [P.V.J
Babaian, A. S., & Mkrtumian, K. L., "The influence of host plants upon the development of Agrotis ypsilon Rott. and Laphygma exigua Hb." [in Russian]. Izv. Biol. Sel'sk. Nauk Akad. Nauk Armianskii SSR, vol.3: pp.491-494. 1950. [Not seen.|
Barsa, Mary C, "The behaviour of isolated hearts of the grasshopper, Chortophaga viridi-fasciata, and the moth, Samia walkeri. in solutions with different concentrations of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium." Joum. Gen. Physiol., vol.38: pp.79-92. 20 Sept. 1954.
Beall, Geoffrey, "Congregation of butterflies at hilltops." Lepid. News, vol.7: pp.43-44. 27 July 1953.
Beck, Stanley D., "Nutrition of the European Corn Borer, Pyrausta nubilalis (Hbn.). Ill. An unidentified dietary factor required for larval growth," Joum. Gen. Physiol., vol.36: pp.317-325, 1 fig. 20 Jan. 1953.
Bergmiiller, H., "Zur Zucht von Macrolhylacia rubi" [in German]. Nachrbl. Bayer. Ent., vol.2: p.87. 15 Nov. 1953- Observations in a breeding cage. [N.O.J
Bergold, G. H., "Demonstration of the polyhedral virus in blood cells of silkworms." Biochem. Biophys. Acta, vol.8: pp.397-400, 4 figs. Apr. 1952.
Bernheimer, Alan W., "Hemagglutinins in caterpillar bloods." Science, vol.118: pp. 150-151. 8 Feb. 1952. Tests for hemagglutinins acting on human blood, in 46 spp. of caterpillars ol 17 families; positive results in 10 spp. (all moths). [P.B.J
Bernheimer, Alan W., Ernst Caspari, & Armin Dale Kaiser, "Studies on antibody formation in caterpillars." Joum. Exper. Zool., vol.119: pp.23-35, 1 fig. Feb. 1952. Experiments on Platysamia cecropia and Citheronia regalis indicate that insects do not form antibodies of the vertebrate type in response to the antigens used; this accounts for the free development of transplants in hosts of other species. [P.B.]
Bheemeswar, B., & M. Sreenivasaya, "Enzyme systems of the silk-worm, Bombyx mori Linn.: Part I — a preliminary study." Joum. Sci. Indust. Res., vol.l3B: pp.108-110. Feb. 1954.
Biliotti, £mile, "Importance et signification des arrets de developpement au stade nymphal chez Thaumatopoea processionea L." [in French]. C. R. Acad. Sci., vol.236: pp. 1703-1705. 1953. Delayed eclosion in variable percentage of pupae. LP.B.]
Bodenheimer, F. S., "Arrested development and arrested activity in insect life." Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent., vol.1 : pp.21-40. March 1953. An essay on various aspects of diapause in insects. [A.D.]
Boistel, J., & E. Caraboeuf, "L'activite electrique dans l'antenne isolee de lepidoptere au cours de 1'etude de l'olfaction" [in French|. C. R. Soc. Biol., vol.147: pp.1172-1175. I fig. July 1953- Reports spontaneous electrical impulses in the isolated antenna of Bombyx mori £ ; these are modified by a jet of air on the antennas, but not by its exposure to the female scent. [P.B. |
Bounhiol, Jean-Jacques, "L'achevement de la metamorphose et la mue imaginale seraient commandes par Je cerveau a la fin de la vie larvaire chez Bombyx mori L." [in French|. C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, vol.235: pp.671-672. 1952. Formation of pupal and imaginai stages initiated by stimuli from brain at end of larval stage. P.B.]
Bounhiol, Jean-Jacques, "Nature probablement secretaire du facteur cerebral condi-tionnant la mue imaginale de Bombyx mori L." [in French]. C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, vol.235: pp.747-748. 1952. Demonstrates that action of brain in controlling imaginai molt is secretory rather than nervous. [P.B.]
Bouniol, J.-J., M. Gabe, & L. Arvy, "Donnees histophysiologiques sur la neurosecretion chez Bombyx mori L., et sur ses rapports avec les glandes endocrines" [in French]. Bull. Biol. France Belgique, vol.87: pp.323-333, 1 pi., 4 figs. 1953. Modifications of the nervous secretion elements that arrive during the last stage of the larva, the nymph, and the imago in Bombyx mori. [P.V.]
Buck, John, Margaret Keister, & H. Specht, "Discontinuous respiration in diapausing Agapema pupae." Anat. Rec. vol.177: p.541. Nov. 1953. Abstract only.
Busnel, R.-G., "La fluorescyanine et l'acide folique, pterines de Bombyx mori L." [in Frenchl. Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent., vol.1: pp.354-358. March 1953. The pterin isolated from eggs and scales of the silkworm is identified as fluorescyanine; folic acid
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is formed in eggs and Malpighian tubules. These pigments participate in enzymatic
processes. [A.D.J Butenandt, A., & Wolfgang Albrecht, "Bestimmungen des Tryptophangehaltes ver-
schiedener Rassen der Mehlmotte Ephestia kiihniella als Beitrag zur Analyse der Gen-
wirkungen" [in German]. Zeitschr. Naturforsch., vol.7b: pp.287-290. May 1952.
Tryptophane content of white-eyed mutant higher than that of wild type, roughly by
amount not used in production of eye and other pigments. [P.B.] Caspari, E., & H. C. Dalton, "Gene action. Investigations on an enzyme system ozidizing
tryptophane to kynurenin." Yearb. Carnegie Inst., vol.48: pp.197-199- 1949. Work
with Ephestia eye-color mutants. [P.B.] Chaudhry, Ghulam-Ullah, "The development and fecundity of the Oriental Fruit Moth,
Grapholitha (Cydia) molesta (Busck) under controlled temperatures and humidities.'
Diss. Abs., vol.12: p.118. 1952. Abstract only. Chikalo, I. I., "Thermostability of catalase as an index of the resistance of the silkworm
to high temperature" [in Russian]. Dokl. Vses. Akad. Sel'sk. Nauk im. Lenina, vol.16:
pp.30-34. 1951. [Not seen.] Ching-Hsi Tao & A. Glenn Richards, "Studies on arthropod cuticle. IX. Quantitative
effects oi diet, age, temperature and humidity on the cuticle of five representative
species of insects." Ann. Ent. Soc. Amer., vol.45: pp.585-599, 3 figs. Dec. 1952.
Including Galleria. Crewther, W. G., & A. B. McQuade, "The intestinal microflora of the clothes moth
larva Tineola bisselliella in relation to wool digestion." Journ. Gen. Microbiol., vol.12:
pp.311-313. April 1955. Concludes that bacteria do not assist wool digestion. [P.B. ] Danilevskii, A. S., "Conditions of perennial diapause in Lepidoptera" in Russian]. Ent.
Obozr., vol.31: pp.386-392. 1951 [Not seen.] Danilevskii, A. S., & E. I. Glinianaia, "Concerning the influence of alternation of dark
and light daily periods on the development of insects" [in Russian]. Dokl. Akad. Nauk
SSSR, vol.68: pp.785-788. 1949. Danilevskii, A. S., & E. I. Glinianaia, "On the influence of light and temperature rhythms
on the breaking of diapause in insects" [in Russian]. Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.71"
pp.963-966. [1950. Day, M. F., "The distribution of alkaline phosphatase in insects." Australian Journ. Set.
Res. B., vol.2: pp.31-41, 3 pis. Feb. 1949. Including Tineola and Pieris. Day, M. F., "The occurrence of mucoid substances in insects." Australian Journ. Sci. Res.
B., vol.2: pp.421-427. Nov. 1949. Including Ephestia, Tineola, Gnorimoschema, Pieris. Day, M. F., "Studies on the digestion of wool by insects. I. Microscopy of digestion of
wool by clothes moth larvae (Tineola bisselliella Humm.)." Australian Journ. Sci. Res.
B., vol.5: pp.42-48, 2 pis. Feb. 1951. Day, M. F., "Studies on the digestion of wool by insects. III. A comparison between the
tracheation of the midgut of Tineola larvae and that of other insect tissues." Australian
Journ. Sci. Res. B., vol.4: pp.64-74, 2 pis. Feb. 1951. Demianovskii, S. IA., & A. Burova, "Pyruvic acid and its amination in the organism of the
Oak Silkworm Anthercea pernyi G." [in Russian]. Biokhimia, vol.16: pp.29-35. 1951.
[Not seen.) Demianovskii, S. IA., & IU. B. Filipovich, "Relationship of proteins and amino acids of
the hemolymph with the synthesis of silk proteins in the organism of the Oak Silkworm,
Anthercea pernyi G." [in Russian]. Biokhimiia, vol.15: pp.437-443. Sept./Oct. 1950.
[Not seen.] Demianovskii, S. IA., & A. V. Sokol'skaia, "Formation and decomposition of amino acids
in the tissues of the Oak Silkworm, Anthercea pernyi G." [in Russian). Biokhimiia,
vol.13: pp.273-278. May/June 1948. [Not seen.] Demianovskii, S. IA., & E. K. Stakhovskaia, "Effect of glycocoll on larval development
and silk formation in the Oak Silkworm, Anthercea pernyi G." [in Russian]. Dokl. Akad.
Nauk SSSR, vol.78: pp.733-736. 1 June 1951. Denuce, J. M., "£tude quantitative de l'acide ribonucleique dans les glandes sericigenes
chez Bombyx mori L." [in French]. Biochem. Biophys. Acta, vol.8: p.111. Jan. 1952
Location and function in silk glands. [P.B.] Denuce, J. M., "Recherches sur le systeme phosphatique des glandes sericigenes chez le
ver a soie {Bombyx mori L..)" [in French, English abstract]. Experientia, vol.8: pp.64-
65. 15 Feb. 1952. Reports 2 phosphatases in silk glands. [P.B.] Dreux, Ph., & J. Fiszer, "Action de baryum sur l'automatisme cardiaque de la chenille de
Galleria mellonella L. et de Gryllus domesticus L." [in French]. C. R. Soc. Biol..
vol.144: pp.818-819. June 1950. Ba solution stops heart in diastole; effect counteracted
by Ca but not by K. [P.B.]
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Drilhon, Andree, "fitude du milieu interieur de Macrothylacia rubi L. au cours de la diapause" [in French]. C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, vol.234: pp.1913-1915. 1952. Increase in number of amino-acids in hemolymph during pre-pupal diapause. [P.B.]
Drilhon, Andree, Constantin Vago, & Rene-Guy Busnel, "Essai de diagnostic precoce de la grasserie et de la flacherie par l'analyse chromatographique du sang de Bombyx mori" [in French]. C. R. Soc. Biol., vol.146: pp.11-12. 20 May 1952. Infections cannot be identified chromatographicaJly before onset of visible symptoms. [P.B.]
Drilhon, A., & C. Vago, "Modification dans la figure chrornatographique des acides amines libres et des substances fluorescentes de l'hemolymphe du Bombyx mori L,, consecutives a une paralysie d'origine microbienne" [in French, German summary]. Experientia, vol.9: pp.143-145. 15 April 1953.
Duckworth, F. W., "Butterflies' tastes." Country Life, vol.112: pp.2107-2108. 26 Dec.
1952. Attraction of Indian butterflies by various substances.
Duspiva, Franz, "Die enzymatische Vorgange beim Durchbruch des ausschliipfenden
Seidenspinners (Bombyx mori L.) durch die Kokonwand" [in German]. Zeitscht.
Naturforsch., vol.5b: pp.273-281. 1950. Study of chemistry of silk decomposition which
permits emergence of adult from cocoon; fibers are locally digested by oral secretion of
moth. [P.B.| Dzhaparidze, L. I., "Respiration of the Mulberry Silkworm in connection with its sex"
[in Russian]. Soobshch. Akad. Nauk Gruzin. SSR, vol.11: pp.445-450. 1950. [Not seen.] Edel'man, N. M., "Some principles of the daily rhythm of the respiration of insects"
[in Russian|. Zool. Zhurn., vol.29: pp.427-434. 1950. [Not seen.] Edel'man, N. M., "Effect of feeding conditions on the physiological condition of the
Gypsy Moth and poplar leaf-eaters" [in Russian]. Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.84:
pp.849-852. 1 June 1952. Porthetria dispar, Melasoma populi, M. tremula. Emme, A. M., "Combined action of high and low positive temperatures on the eggs of
the Mulberry Silkworm" [in Russian]. Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.67: pp.747-750.
1949. Emme, A. M., "Role of temperature in the duration of embryonic diapause in the Mulberry
Silkworm" [in Russian |. Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.6: pp.589-592, 1 fig. 1949. Emme, A. M., "Stimulating effect of oxygen on the cocoon of the silkworm" [in Russian].
Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.80: pp.141-144, 1 fig. 1951. Emme, A. M,, "Detailed study of growth variability of the thermo-reactivity of the
developing pre-diapause gut" [in Russian]. Dokl, Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.82: pp.825-828,
1 fig, U Feb. 1952. Bombyx mori. Emme, A. M., "Sensitivity variation by age in the diapausing embryo of the mulberry
silkworm to various combined processes of activation" [in Russian]. Dokl, Akad. Nauk
SSSR, vol.93: pp,209-212. Nov. 1953. [Not seen.] Evans, William H., "Flight habits of Antkocaris." tepid. News, vol.8: p,10. 25 June 1954, Filippovich, IU. B., "Free amino acids in the hemolymph of the Oak Silkworm" [in
Russian 1. Dokl. Vses. Akad. Sel'skokhoz. Nauk im. Lenina, vol.18, no.9: pp.36-44,
1953. Anther&a pernyi. [Not seen.]
Fiascnentrager, Alexandrien, "Ober Anlockungsstoffe von Baumvollschadlingen" [in German). Angetc. Chem., vol.61: p.252. 1949. Abstract; sex attractants in female noctuids.
Fraenkel, G., "The nutritional requirements of insects for known and unknown vitamins." Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent., vol.1: pp.277-280. March 1953. Describes ten years dietary experiments with dry food and stored products pests, /'. a. the following Lepidoptera: 3 spp. of Ephestia, Plodia, and Tineola bisselliella. Insect require most if not all vitamins of the B-complex (possibly except Bis). They do not require A, C, D, K, and P. [A.D.]
Fraisse, Rene, "La croissance de la tete chez la larve du Bombyx mori L. en fonction du regime alimentaire" [in French]. C. R. Acad. Sci., vol.236: pp.1613-1614. 1953- Final size of head capsule unaffected by diet. [P.B.]
Frost, S. W., "Response of insects to black and white light." Journ. Econ. Ent., vol.46: pp.376-377. April 1953. Comparison of attractiveness of normal and UV light source to Lepidoptera (various groups) and other insects; no very striking differences found. [P.B.]
Gabe, M., "Quelques acquisitions recentes sur les glandes endocrines des arthropodes" [in French, English summary]. Experientia, vol.9: pp.352-356, 4 figs. 15 Sept. 1953. Review article, including recent work on endocrine glands of Ephestia and Bombyx. [P.B.]
Gates, Marshall, "The chemistry of the pteridines." Chem. Rev., vol.41: pp.63-95. Aug. 1947. Review of a group of compounds including the characteristic wing pigments of Pieridas. [P.B.]
Geispits, K. I., "Light as a factor in regulating the development cycle of the Pine Silk
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Moth Dendrolimus pint L " fin Russian]. Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.68: pp.781-784, 1 fig. 1949.
Gotz, Bruno, "Die Sexualduftstoffe der Lepidopteren" [in German, English summary]. Experientia, vol.7: pp.406-418, 8 figs. 15 Nov. 1951. Discusses scents produced by many female Lepidoptera to attract males, covering morphology of scent organs and nature, mode of action, specificity, etc., of odoriferous substances. [P.B.]
Grandori, L., "Effets lethaux selectifs dune substance acetylcholinique sur quelques especes d'insectes" [in French]. Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent., vol.1: pp.269-272. March 1953. Describes experiments on effects of nerve drugs used for Mammalia upon, i. a., larvae and adults of Bombyx mori and the adults Cydia molesta affected by parasympatholytic, parasympathomimetic, and anticholinesterasic drugs. [A.D.]
Gray, P. H. H., "A note on the colors of pupae of Pieris rupee developed under artificial conditions." Lepid. News, vol.7: pp.5-6. 20 Apr. 1953.
Guppy, Richard, "Papilio zelicaon and hilltops." Lepid. News, vol.7: pp.43-44. 27 July 1953.
Haaf, Erwin, "Die modifikabilitat der Zeichnungselemente von Zygcena carniolica Scop. (Lep.)" [in German]. Zeitschr. Naturforsch., vol.7b: pp.563-570, 11 figs. 1952. Reports effects of heat applied to pupa in modifying and eventually obliterating forewing pattern. [P.B.J
Hackman, R. H., "Green pigments of the hemolymph of insects." Arch. Biochem., vol.41: pp.166-174, 1 fig. Nov. 1952. Green color in Pieris rupee, Cucoeciu uustrulana, and Amphipyra sanguinipuncta caused by presence of yellow and blue chromoproteins; prosthetic group of former probably derived from carotenoids in plant tissues, of latter a porphyrin derivative perhaps formed in chlorophyll breakdown. [P.B.]
Hamilton, James B., & Mildred Johansson, "Influence of sex chromosomes and castration upon lifespan. Studies of meal moths, a species in which sex chromosomes are homogeneous in males and heterogeneous in females." Anat. Rec, vol.121: pp.565-577, 1 fig. March 1953. Castration of Ephestia kuhniella as larvae did not affect longevity. [P.B.]
Hirata, Yoshimasa, & Saburo Nawa, "Sur la fluorescyanine (ichtyopterine) obtenue des oeufs de Bombyx mori et des ecailles de carpe" [in French]. C. R. Soc. Biol., vol.145: pp.661-663. 25 July 1951. Pigment from silkworm eggs and carp scales identical. [P.B.]
Hirata, Y., S. Nawa, S. Matsuura, & H. Kakizawa, "Syntheses des pterines et une remarque sur la constitution d'une pterine de Bombyx mori" [in French, English summary]. Experientia, vol.8: pp.339-34l. 15 Sept. 1952. Chemistry of larval pigment of silkworm.
[p:B-l Jeuniaux, Ch., & M. Amanieu, "Proprietes chitinolytiques du liquid exuvial du ver a
soie (Bombyx mori L.)" [in French; English summary]. Experientia, vol.11: pp.195-196,
1 fig. 15 May 1955. Presence of a chitinase demonstrated in molting fluid of silkworm.
. ip-B-)
1. W. K.", "The occurrence of phases in insects other than locusts." Trop. Agric, vol.26: pp. 133-135. July Dec. 1949. Larvae of Laphygma exigua, L. exempta, and Spodoptera abyssinia develop dark, active, "gregarious" phase when reared in crowded conditions. [P.B.]
Karlash, E. V., "The growth and viability of the larvae of the Oak Silkworm under different conditions of insolation" [in Russian]. Dokl. Vses. Akad. Sel'sk. Nauk. im. Lenina, vol.14, no.5: pp.39-44, 2 figs. 1949. [Not seen.]
Kato, Masaru, & Yasuji Hamamura, "Niacin and niacinamide biosyntheses in insects." Science, vol.115: pp.703-704. 27 June 1952. In pupae of Bombyx mori.
Knudsen, John P., "Butterflies and hilltops." Lepid. News, vol.8: pp. 141-142. 20 Oct. 1954.
Komarova, O. S., "Factors initiating diapause in the Grape Leaf Roller" [in Russian]. Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.68: pp.789-792, 1 fig. 1949. (Polychrosis botrana.)
Koshtoiants, Kh. S., A. L. Byzov, & R. L. Mitropolitanskaia, "Oscillographic investigation of the central nervous system of the mulberry silkworm in various stages of development" [in Russian]. Zool. Zhum., vol.33: pp.807-814. July-Aug. 1954. [Not seen.]
Kozhanchikov, I. V., "The significance of the age changes in the leaves of oak in the nutrition of the larva of Anthercea pernyi Guer. (Insecta, Attacidae)" [in Russian] Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.57: pp.85-89, 2 figs. 1947. [Not seen.l
Kozhanchikov, I. V., "Possibility of hibernation of the eggs of the Oak Silk Worm {Anthercea pernyi Guer.)" [in Russian]. Dokl. Vses. Akad. Sel'sk. Nauk im. Lenina, vol.13, no.6: pp.25-31. 1948. [Not seen.]
Kozhanchikov, I. V., "Influence of seasonal variation in oak leaves on the nutrition and growth of the Oak Silk Worm (Antherceu pernyi Guer.)" [in Russian]. Dokl. Vses. Akad. Sel'sk. Nauk im. Lenina, vol.13, no.ll: pp.31-36. 1948. [Not seen.]
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Kozhanchikov, I. V., "Influence of seasonal variation of the leaves of the food plant on
the development of the Gypsy Moth (Ocneria dispar L.)" [in Russian]. Dokl. Akad.
Nauk. SSSR, vol.66: pp. 1203-1206, 2 figs. 1949. Kozhanchikov, I. V., "Features of rhe effect of negative temperatures on the embryonic
development of insects" [in Russian]. Zhurn. Obshch. Biol., vol.10: pp.50-67. Jan./Feb.
1949- Including Operophtera brumata and Anthercea pernyi. [Not seen.] Kozhanchikov, I. V., "Amplitude of diurnal temperature changes as a factor in the
development of the larv;e of the Oak Silkworm {Anthercea pernyi Guer.)" [in Russian]
Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.67: pp.381-384, 2 figs. 1949. Kozhanchikov, I. V., "Influence of diurnal temperature amplitude on the growth and
development of larvae of the Oak Silkworm" [in Russian]. Dokl. Vses. Akad. Sel'sk.
Nauk. im. Lenina, vol.14, no.7: pp.16-25. 1949. [Not seen.l Kozhanchikov, I. V., "Features of the hibernation and diapause of the Gypsy Moth
(Ocneria dispar L.)" [in Russian|. Dokl. Akad. Nauk. SSSR, vol.73: pp.605-607, 2 figs.
1950. Kozhanchikov, I. V., "On the conditions for the conversion of the cabbage moth
(Barathra brassica? L.) to nutrition by new plants" [in Russian]. Dokl. Akad. Nauk
SSSR, vol.73: pp.385-387, 2 figs. 1950. Kozhanchikov, I. V., "Importance of seasonal changes in the chemistry of plants in the
feeding of oak moths and of some other dendrophile Lepidoptera" [in Russian].
Trudy Zool. Inst. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.9: pp.667-709. 1951 [Not seen]. Krijgsman, B. J., "Contractile and pacemaker mechanisms of the heart of arthropods."
Biol. Revs., vol.27: pp.320-346, 1 fig. Aug. 1952. Review article, referring to work on
many insects including Bombyx and Prodenia. [P.B.] Kiihn, Alfred, "Wundheilung und Riezenzellenbildung bei Ptychopoda seriata" [in German]. Zeitschr. Naturforsch., vol.40.: pp.104-108, 7 figs. 1949. Histology of healing
of burn damage to epidermis. [P..] Kuzin, A. M., & P. V. Krzhevova, "On the enzymatic activity of the virus of yellow
disease in Bombyx mori" [in Russian]. Biokhimiia, vol.13: pp.523-529. Nov./Dec.
1948. [Not seen.] Legay, Jean Marie, "Experiences de jeune absolu au cours du dernier age de la vie larvaire
chez Bombyx mori L." [in Frenchl C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, vol.234: pp.885-888. 1952.
Effect of starvation on metamorphosis and imaginal weight. [P.B.] Lobashev, M. E., & A. Nikitina, "Temporary conditioned reflexes in silkworms" [in
Russian]. Dokl. Akad. Nouk SSSR, vol.79: pp.1057-1059. 1951. Long, D. B., "Factors affecting the larval spot colours of the Emperor Moth, Saturnia
pavonia L." Nature, vol.174: p.562. 18 Sept. 1954. Color change in response to in-
sponse to intensity of light. [P.B.I Loritz, J., "Sur les femelles micropteres de Thaumatoposa pityocampa Schiffm. (Lepidoptera) obtenues en elevage" [in Frenchl. Trans. 9th Int. Congr. Ent., vol.1 : pp.241-
245. March 1953. Discusses the remarkable fact that so few (and not allied) moths of
this large family possess micropterous or apterous females. Discards explanation by
mutation, by natural selection, or by non-usage of wings; some physiological factor
seem^ more proboble, e. g., deficient food. Breeding experiments of T. pityocampa fed
through the entire larval life with dessicated food produced micropterous females!
Postulates existence of a physiological substratum different sexually (sensitive in $ $
only!) and specifically. [A.D.| Lozina-Lozinskii, L. K., "Butterfly wings as receptors of infrared radiation" [in Russian].
Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.93: pp.369-372. Nov. 1953. [Not seen.] Makino, Katashi, Kiyoo Satoh, Masahiko Koike, & Naomichi Ueno, "Sex in Pieris rapce L.
and the pteridin content of their wings." Nature, vol.170: pp.933-934, 1 fig. 29 Nov
1952. Reports much higher pterin content of male wings, causing them to appear black
under ultraviolet light. [P.B.| Mamedniiazov, O. N., Effect of carbohydrates on the development of the Oak-tree Silk-
worm [in Russian]. 34 pp. Ashkhabad, Turkmen FAN, 1951. [Not seen.] Mankiewicz, Edith, "The lipidolytic enzymes of larvae of Galleria mellonella." Canad.
Journ. Res., Sect. E, vol.27: pp.185-201. June 1949. Notes differences from lipase of
beef pancreas. [P.B.] Mercer, E. H., "Formation of silk fiber by the silkworm." Nature, vol.168: pp.792-793,
1 fig. 3 Nov. 1951.
Missionnier, Jacques, "Influence de la lumiere sur le developpement de la Teigne de la Farine (Ephestia kuhniella L.)" [in French]. C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, vol.233: pp.986-987,
2 figs. 22 Oct. 1951. Pupal size is reduced when larvae are reared under greater artificial day length, or in monochromatic light of certain colors. [P.B.]
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Murthy, M., R. Venkatachala, & M. Sreenivasaya, "Keto bodies in the haemolymph of the Silkworm, Bombyx mori L." Journ. Sci. Indust. Res., vol.12: pp.314-316, 1 fig. July 1953.
Murthy, M., R. Venkatachala, & M. Sreenivasaya, "Effect of antibiotics on the growth of the Silkworm, Bombyx mori L." Nature, vol.172: pp.684-685. 10 Oct. 1953. Antibiotics in food stimulate growth and silk production. [P.B.]
Murthy, M., R. Venkatachala, D. Shankaranarayana, & M. Sreenivasaya, "Role of Chloromycetin in the nutrition of the silk-worm Bombyx mori Linn." Journ. Sci. Indust. Res., vol.l3B: pp.331-335, 2 figs. May 1954. Reports increased growth, silk production, and disease resistance in larvae fed mulberry leaves smeared with this antibiotic. [P.B.j
Muspratt, Vera Molesworth, "Butterflies on hilltops." Lepid. News, vol.8: pp. 143-145.
20 Oct. 1954.
Nikitina, I. A., "Neural regulation of silk filament extrusion in the Tussah Moth and Silkworm" [in Russian]. Trudy Fiziol. Inst. Akad. Nauk SSSR, vol.2: pp.562-578. 1953. [Not seen.]
Ostlund, Eric, "The distribution of catechol amines in lower animals and their effect on the heart." Acta Physiol. Scand., suppl.112: 67pp., 29 figs. 1954. Presence of adrenaline and related substances demonstrated in larvae of Nymphalis urticce. [P.B.I
Ostriakova-Varshaver, V. P., "Cytology of fertilization in the Mulberry Silkworm in connection with variations in sensitivity of the consecutive phases of the process to high temperature" [in Russian]. Dokl. Akad. Nauk. SSSR, vol.83: pp.921-924, 1 fig.
21 Apr. 1952.
Ovanesyan, T. T., "The form of the cells of the hemolymph of larvae of the Mulberry Silkworm at different physiological stages of the organism" [in Russianj. Zool. Zhurn., vol.30: pp.86-88. 1951. [Not seen.]
Overlaet, F. G., "La 'curiosite' chez les papillons" [in French|. Lambillionea, vol.52: pp.55-56. 25 Oct. 1952. Reports Erebia oethiops £ £ sucking moisture from the collector's hands. Thinks attraction to water or perspiration is characteristic of S £ only. [P.B.I
Pavel'eva, M. S., "The alteration of the bivoltine form of Oak Silkworm to the monovol-tine" [in Russian]. Dokl. Vses. Akad. Sel'sk. Nauk im. Lenina, vol.16: pp.23-28. 1951. [Not seen.]
Peacock, A. D., "Some problems of parthenogenesis." Adv. Sci,, vol.9: pp. 134-148. 1952 Review of animal parthenogenesis, including summary of work on Lymantria and Sol-enobia. [P.B.]
Polonovski, Michel, Carlos Alcantara, & Rene-Guy Busnel, "Sur la pluralite des ptennes des ecailles des cyprinides et des oeufs de Bombyx mori" [in French|. C. R. Acad. Sci., vol.236: pp.1703-1704. 1952. Pigment chemistry.
Portier, Paul, & Rene-Guy Busnel, "Reaction des insectes decapites aux substances odor-antes" [in French]. C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, vol.234: pp.379-380. 21 Jan. 1952. Decapitated Lepidoptera of numerous genera react to strong odors in same manner as normal individuals. [P.B.]
Powning, R. F., "Studies on the digestion of wool by insects. VIII. The significance of certain excetory products of the clothes moth, Tineola bisselliella, and the carpet beetle, Attagenus piceus." Australian Journ. Biol. Set., vol.6: pp.109-117. Feb. 1953. Form of excretion of nitrogen and sulphur in these insects and Gnorimoschema. [P.B.]
I. TECHNIQUE
Hocking, B., "Plastic embedding of insects — a simplified technique." Canad. Ent., vol.85: pp.14-18, 2 figs. 30 Jan. 1954. Describes a technique for embedding insect materials in proprietary plastics, omitting refinements needed only for soft tissues. [E.M.]
Lindquist, O. H., "A device for capturing adult insects in rearing containers and cages." Canad. Ent., vol.84: pp. 380-381, 2 figs. 31 Dec. 1952. A celluloid chamber with handle and sliding lid, said to be well adapted to transfer of small Lepidoptera. [E.M.]
Morris, R. F., & W. A. Reeks, "A larval population technique for the winter moth {Operophtera brumata Linn.) (Lepidoptera: Geometridas)." Canad. Ent., vol.86: pp.433-438. 5 Nov. 1954. Describes physical and statistical aspects of sampling technique based on 4th instar larvae. [E.M.]
Oakland, G. B., "Determining sample size." Canad. Ent., vol.85: pp.108-111. 15 April 1953. Discusses methods of determining size of useful samples in various types of investigation. Inadvertently validates the manuscript name Choristoneura pinus Freeman! [E.M.]
Ross, D. A., & J. K. Harvey, "Notes on an infra-red lamp for drying inflated larvae."
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Canad. Ent., vol.86: p.158. 28 May 1954. The infra-red lamp dries specimens more quickly than an oven, without scorching, and with less effect on colors. [E.M.J
Ross, H. H., "Facets of insect surveys." Canad. Ent., vol.84: pp.55-59- 27 Feb. 1952. Discusses scope, functions, and planning of insect surveys. [E.M.I
Stark, R. W., "Analysis of a population sampling method for the lodgepole needle miner in Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks." Canad. Ent., vol.84: pp.316-321. 7 Nov. 1952. Statistical discussion of sampling method used to assess variations in abundance of larva? in populations identified as Recurvaria milleri Busck (Gelechiidae). [E.M.]
Stehr, G., "A laboratory method for rearing the spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumi-ferana (Clem.), (Lepidoptera: Tortricidse)." Canad. Ent., vol.86: pp.423-428, 7 figs. 22 Oct. 1954. An interesting and suggestive account of a method of rearing this refractory species under laboratory conditions. [E.M.]
Strickland, E. H., "Polythene-stoppered vials for storing insects in alcohol." Canad. Ent., vol.85: pp.470-471, 1 fig. 31 Dec. 1953- Describes adaptations of stoppers. [E.M.]
J. MISCELLANY
Crane, Jocelyn, "Spectral reflectance characteristics of butterflies (Lepidoptera) from Trinidad, B. W. I." Zoologica, N. Y.. vol.39: pp.85-113, 9 figs. 15 Oct. 1954 Analysis of the spectral composition of the wing colors of 40 spp., with special attention to reflectance in the ultraviolet; in only a few species (Morpho, Biblis, Callicore, some Papilla) is ultra-violet reflectance likely to be a factor in social behavior such as sex recognition. [P.B. |
Darteville, E., "Lepidopteres et timbres-postes" [in French]. Lambillionea, vol.54: pp.39-4l. 25 Aug. 1954. Lepidoptera and stamps, chiefly of the Portuguese African overseas territories. [P.V.I
Hoffmann, Emil, "Steuerdirektor Hugo Skala" [in German]. Xelts. Wiener Ent. Ges., vol.38: pp.147-149, 1 portrait. 15 June 1953. Obituary; bibliography. [N.O.]
Skell, F., "Ludwig Osthelder, Regierungsprasident von Oberbeyern a.D., Ehrenvorsitzender der Miinchener Entomologischen Gesellschaft" [in German]. Nachrbl. Bayer. Ent., vol.3: pp.25-27, 1 portrait. 15 March 1954. Obituary of distinguished German lepidopterist. [N.O.]
NOMENCLATURE NOTICE
The Secretary to the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature has announced an application for validation by the Commission under the Plenary Powers of the name Dictyoploca Jordan, 1911 (Saturniidae). The file number of this case is Z.N.(S.) 1072 .The full application is to be found in the Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature, vol. 13: part 2/3, published 29 March 1957. Any specialist who may desire to comment on this application is invited to do so in writing to the Secretary to the International Commission (Address: 28 Park Village East, Regent's Park, London N.W. 1, England) as soon as possible. Every such comment should be clearly marked with the Commission's File Number as given in the present Notice and sent in duplicate. Comments should reach the Secretary at the latest by 29 September 1957.—C. L. R.
NOTICES BY MEMBERS
Will purchase: cocoons of U.S. Saturniidae, especially Cecropia and Polyphemus, pupae of Sphingidse, and Papilio. Must be free of parasites. Also want fertile eggs of Sphingidae. Eugene Dluhy, 3912 N. Hamilton Ave., Chicago 18, 111., U. S. A.
Will have ova of P. cecropia, P. rubra. T. polyphemus, a few A. io, and others for sale, 30 to 60 cents per doz. Also large quantity U.S. Lepid. for sale and exchange. Mrs. Edith Lyle Ragsdale, 429 N. Marion St., Centralia, 111., U. S. A.
For sale: Seitz' African Rhopalocera, complete with 80 col. plates, unbound, German edit. $35.50; Boisduval & Sganzin, Eaune Entomologique Madagascar, Bourbon et Maurice, unbound, $15.00; Aurivillius' Rhopalocera Aethiopica (cover spotted) $7.50; Bull, of the Hill Museum, unbound, lacking Vol.2, no.4, Vol.3, no.4, and Vol.4, no.2, $35.00. Also have about 75 duplicate reprints to exchange with anyone interested. G. R. DeFoliart, 2108 Rainbow.. Laramie, Wyo., U. S. A.