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RECENT LITERATURE ON LEPIDOPTERA
(Under the supervision of Peter F. Bellinger)
Under this heading are included abstracts of papers and books of interest to Lepid-opterists. The world's literature is searched systematically, and it is intended that every work on Lepidoptera published after 1946 will be noticed here; omissions of papers more than 3 or 4 years old should be called to Dr. Bellinger's attention. New genera and higher categories are shown in CAPITALS, new species and subspecies are noted, with type localities if given in print. Larval foodplants are usually listed. Critical comments by abstractors may be made. Papers of only local interest and papers from The Lepidopterists' News and the Journal are listed without abstract. Readers, not in North America, interested in assisting with this very large task, are invited to write Dr. Bellinger (Dept. of Natural Sciences, San Fernando Valley State College, North-ridge, Calif., U. S. A.). Abstractors' initials are as follows: [P.B.] — P. F. Bellinger; [I.C.] I. F. B. Common; [W.C.] — W. C. Cook; [A.D.] — A. Diakonoff; [W.H.] — W. Hackman; [T.I.] — T. Iwase; [J.M.] — J. Moucha; [E.M.] — E. G. Munroe; [N.O.] — N. S. Obraztsov; [C.R.] — C. L. Remington; [J.T.] — J. W. Tilden; [P.V.] — P. E. L. Viette.
F. BIOLOGY AND IMMATURE STAGES
Burmann, Karl, "Aus dem Leben von Crambus luctiferellus lib. (Lepidoptera, Pyra-
lidae)" [in German]. Zeitschr. wiener ent. Ges., vol.39: pp.209-218. 1954. Describes
egg, larva (reared on Racomitrum canescens) & mating flight. [P. B.] Burmann, Karl, "Ein kleiner Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Lebensweise der Raupen von
Acasis (Lobophora) appensata Ev. (Lepidoptera, Geometridae)" [in German]. Nach-
richtenbl. bayer. Ent., vol.4: pp.23-26. 1955. Details of larval habits; feeds on leaves
& berries of Actcea spicata. [P. B.] Burmann, Karl, "Nyssia alpina Sulz (Lepid., Geometridae). Einige lebenskundliche Beo-
bachtungen aus Nordtirol" [in German]. Zeitschr. wiener ent. Ges., vol.41: pp.251-
257. 1956. Detailed notes on biology. [P. B.] Burmann, Karl, "Swammerdamia zimmermani Now. (Lepidoptera, Yponomeutidae)"
[in German]. Zeitschr. wiener ent. Ges., vol.41: pp.187-190, 1 fig. 1956. Describes
larva, pupa, & biology; foodplant Saxifraga ccesia. [P. B.] Burmann, Karl, "Etwas aus dem Leben der Endrosen (Lepidoptera, Endrosidae)" [in
German]. Zeitschr. wiener ent. Ges., vol.42: pp.65-72. 1957. General account of
biology & habits of Endrosa spp. in Tyrol. [P. B.] Burns, A. N., ''Moisture sucking habit among Australian butterflies." Victorian Nat.,
vol.70: pp.228-229. 1954. Notes on butterfly spp. observed inbibing moisture from
damp surfaces in various localities in Australia. [I. C] Burns, A. N., & F. Angel, "The Small Brown Azure (Ogyris atanes Feld.)" Victorian
Nat., vol.68: pp.183-186, 1 pi. 1952. Descriptions and figures of adults and immature
stages of a lycaenid taken on Kangaroo Island and in other localities in South Australia. Larvae feed in the bark and shoots of Choretrum glomeratum (Santalaceae)
and are attended by the ant Myrmophyma ferruginipes. [I. C] Busbridge, William E., "Moths attacked by birds." Entomologist, vol.85: p.215. 1952.
Stonechats eating Saturnia pavonia. [P. B.] Busch, Theo, "Beobachtungen iiber die Anlockungswirkung des Duftstoffes der $ $
auf die $ $ von Lasiocampa quercus L. in der Hocheifel" [in German]. Zeitschr.
Lepid., vol.3: pp.169-170. 1955. Observations on reactions of wild $ $ to $ scent.
[P. B.] Callahan, Philip S., "Oviposition response of the imago of the Corn Earworm, Helio-
this zea (Boddie)." Bull. ent. Soc. Amer., vol.2, no.3: p.19. 1956. Abstract. Callahan, Philip S., "Reproductive behaviour and oviposition of the Corn Earworm,
Heliothis zea (Boddie)." Bull. ent. Soc. Amer., vol2, no.3: p.19. 1956. Abstract. Callan, E. McC, "Observations on the species of Pachyzancla Meyrick (Lep., Py-
raustidae) in Trinidad." Ent. mo. Mag., vol.89: pp.160-161. 1953. P. bipunctalis,
P. periusalis, P. phteopteralis; records foodplants & discusses economic importance;
lists parasites & predators. [P. B.]
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Camping, M. W., "Enkele kweekervaringen" [in Dutch]. Ent Berichten, vol.14: pp.359-360. 1953. Rearing notes on Macrothylacia rubi, Aglia tau, Orgyia antiqua, & Dia-taraxia splendens. TP. B.]
Camping, M. W., "De cocon van Orgyia recens Hb." [in Dutch]. Enl. Berichten, vol. 15: p.300. 1955.
Capek, Milan, "Einige Bemerkungen uber die Parasiten der Raupen der Motte Tachy-ptilia disquei Meess" [in Czech; Russian & German summaries]. Folia zool. ent., vol.4: pp 29-32, 2 figs. 1955. 3 spp. of hymenopterous parasites of the caterpillars are recorded: Lycorina triangulifera, Apanteles capeki, and Perisierola gallicola. [J. M.]
Capek, M., & H. Zwolfer, (>Apanteles murinance nov. spec. (Braconidae, Hym.), ein neuer Parasit des Tannentriebwicklers" [in German; English summary]. Mitt. schiveiz. ent. Ges., vol.30: pp.119-126, 5 figs. 1957. Parasite of Choristoneura muri-nana. [P. B.]
Carlier, S. E., "Some leguminous plants and the lepidopterous insects which feed on them." Proc. Birmingham nat. Hist. Soc, vol.18: pp.75-79, 113-118, 6 pis. 1954; 1955. Figures of plants, with associated Lepidoptera: Lathyrus spp., Vicia cracca, Lotus corniculatus, Hippocrepis comosa, Ornithopus perpusillus; Lepidoptera listed. [P. B.]
Carpenter, G. D. Hale, "Homochromie et moyens de defense chez les insectes" [in English]. C. R. XIIIe Congr. intern. Zool.: pp.466-467. 1949. Abstract; natural selection as an explanation for cryptic, aposematic, & mimetic patterns. [P. B.]
Carter, W. A. C, "Stridulation of Hairstreak pupae." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var.} vol.64: pp 254-255. 1952. Mechanism not discovered. [P. B.]
Carter, W. A. C, "Parasites of Limenitis Camilla L." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol.66: pp.85-86. 1954. Apanteles spp.
Cayrol, Rene, "Influence de Palimentation et de 1'effet de groupe sur la pigmentation des chenilles de Plusia gamma L." [in French], C. R. Acad. Sci., Paris, vol.243: pp.601-602. 1956. Larval coloration varies with foodplant, but differences are slight except under crowded conditions, when dark larvae are produced. [P. B.]
Cepelak, Jifi, "Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Raupenfliegen des Ringelspinners Malacosoma neustrium L." [in Czech; Russian & German summaries]. Folia zool. ent., vol.4: pp.167-174, 3 figs. 1955. Describes a number of dipterous parasites (Larvaevoridae) from M. neustrium in S. Slovakia. [J. M.]
Cepelak, Jifi, "Beitrag zur Kenntnis der schlesischen Raupenfliegen (Dipt. Larvaevoridae)" [in Czech; Russian & German summaries]. Acta Rer. nat. Dist. Ostra-viensis, vol.16: pp.222-223, 8 figs. 1955. Lists a number of parasite spp. from Silesia with remarks on their hosts among lepidopterous larvae. [J. M.]
Cermak, Kveton, "Insect pests which attack the seeds of our main forest trees" [in Czech; Russian & English summaries]. Prace vyzk. ustavu lesnickych CSR, vol.1: pp.5-87, 32 figs. 1952. Lists a number of insect spp. whose larvae attack seeds of forest trees in Czechoslovakia. Lepidoptera are represented by many spp., namely Tortricidae. Interesting paper in applied forest entomology. [J. M.]
Chalmers-Hunt, J. M., "Observations on Thalera ftmbrialis Scopoli in Kent in 1951, with some notes on its early stages." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol.64: pp.10-11. 1952. Fed on Achillea millefolium. Description of egg. [P. B.]
Chandy, K. C, "A note on Apanteles flavipes Cam., a braconid parasite of the Chelam Stem Borer, Chilo zonellus Swinh." Journ. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc, vol.53: pp.6-9,
5 figs. 1955. Records other pyralid hosts; describes biology. [P. B.] Charpentier, L. J., "1954 studies of parasites for sugarcane borer control in Louisiana."
Journ. econ. Ent., vol.49: pp.267-268. 1956. Laboratory and field studies on parasitic
control of Diatraa saccharalis. [W. C] Chaudhry, Gulam-Ullah, "The development and fecundity of the Oriental Fruit Moth,
Grapholitha (Cydia) molesta (Busck) under controlled temperatures and humidities."
Bull. ent. Res., vol.46: pp.869-898, 13 figs. 1956. Cheema, D. S., "Studies on the bionomics of the Case-bearing Clothes Moth, Tinea
pellionella (L.)" Bull. ent. Res., vol.47: pp.167-182, 1 pi., 2 figs. 1956. Data on
biology of all stages and duration of instars, and on effects of temperature, humidity,
6 light on various activities. [P. B.]
Cherian, M. C, & V. Margabandhu, ffTrichogrammatoidea nana Zehnt. (Hym. Chalci-doidea) — an egg parasite of the sugarcane borer Argyria sticticraspis Hampson: a new record for South India." Journ. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc, vol.48: pp.157-158.
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1948. Lists recorded hosts; apparently attacks any available lepidopterous egg. [P.B.]
Cherian, M. C, & V. Margahandhu, "Identity of Microbracon brevicornis Wesm and Micrtobracon hebetor Say." Journ. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc, vol.48: pp.334-337. 1949. Lists numerous lepidopterous hosts of these Hymenoptera. [P. B.]
Chevallier, L., "Lampides bceticus Linn, in Surrey." Ent. Rec & Journ. Far., vol.64: pp 274-277. 1952. Describes rearing.
Chopard, Lucien, he mimetisme. 335 pp., 100 figs. Paris: Payot. 1949. See notice in Lepid. News, vol.5: p.61.
Christie, L., "Notes on rearing La?npides bceticus Linn." Ent. Gaz., vol.4: pp.202-204. 1953. Careful description of larval habits; larvae fed on buds, pollen, and seeds of Lathyrus latifolius. [P. B.]
Church, H. F., "Sex ratios in the Pierinae." Entomologist, vol.90: pp.19-20. 1957. Some data from captures of P. napi, P. brassier, & P. rapce in Britain, showing excess of m$S- [P.B.]
Ciaccio, G., "Essai d'inoculation de Rickettsia proivazeki et Rickettsia mooseri chez les insectes. Etude des anticorps specifiques" [in French]. C. R. XIIIe Congr. intern. Zool.: pp.496-498. 1949. Bombyx mori, etc., may be infected with Rickettsia, & are incapable of forming antibodies. [P. B.]
Clark, Edwin C, "Survival and transmission of a virus causing polyhedrosis in Mala-cosoma fragile." Ecology, vol.38: pp.728-732. 1956. Shows that virus can survive winter on trees & infect larvse of this univoltine sp. in spring. [P. B.]
Clark, Edwin C, "The Great Basin Tent Caterpillar in relation to Bitterbush in California." Calif. Fish & Game, vol.42: pp.132-142, 4 figs. 1956. Describes biology of Malacosoma fragile on Purshia tridentata; figures early stages; records other food-plants. [P. B.]
Clark, Gowan, "The life history of Crudaria leroma." Journ. ent. Soc. southern Africa, vol.14: pp.127-132, 1 pi. 1951. Detailed description; foodplant Mimosa. [P. B.]
Clark, Gowan C, "Some pecularities in the early stages of some butterflies." Journ. ent. Soc. southern Africa, vol.15: pp.96-98. 1952. Variations in number of instars and length of pupal period in South African spp. [P. B.]
Clark, Gowan C, & C. G. C. Dickson, "The honey gland and tubercles of larvse of the Lycsenidae." Lepid. News, vol.10: pp.37-43, 3 pis. 1956.
Clark, Gowan C, & C. G. C. Dickson, "The life history of Lepidochrysops patricia (Trim.) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)." Journ. ent. Soc. southern Afr., vol.20: pp.114-116, 1 pi. 1957. Describes all stages & figures them in color; larva feeds on Lantana camara when young & lives in nests of Camponotus maculatus in last 2 instars. [P.B.]
Clarke, C. A., "A note on the larva of Maculinea alcon (Lep. Lycaenidae)." Entomologist, vol.88: pp.49-50, 1 pi. 1955. Young larvae fed on Gentiana pneumonanthe; older larvae reared by ants. [P. B.]
Clarke, J. F., Gates, "Grant no.1259 (1950). To secure larvae and rear moths of the genus Depressaria (CEcophoridae) attached to plants of the family Umbelliferae and to determine the degree of host specificity of these moths and their evolutionary relationship to the host plants." Yearb. Amer. philos. Soc, 1950: p.136. 1951. Progress report.
G. PHYSIOLOGY
Lichtenstein, N., "Proteolytic enzymes of insects. I. Proteases of the Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)" [in English; French summary]. Enzymologia, vol. 12: pp. 156-165. 1947. Survey of glvcerol-soluble proteolytic enzymes in all stages (not found in eggs). [P.B.]
Limpel, L. E., & J. E. Casida, "Iodine metabolism in insects. I. In vivo metabolism of radioiodide." Journ. exper. Zool., vol.135: pp.19-27. 1957. Study of retention of ingested radioiodide & its chemical form in larvae of Galleria mellonella, Euchatias egle, & other insects. [P. B.]
Magnus, D., "Wie sieht der Kaisermantel sein Weibchen ?" [in German]. Umschau, vol. 54: pp. 262-263, 5 figs. 1954. Appearance and disappearance of orange-brown wing color attracts $ of Argynnis paphia, even in absence of normal markings, shape, or movement. [P. B.]
Manunta, C, "Sul metabolismo dell' azoto in Bombyx mori. — III. L'acido allantoin-ico durante lo sviluppo larvale nella razza bivoltina Awojiku" [in Italian]. Rend.
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CI. Sci. fis. mat. nat. Accad. naz. Lincei, ser. 8, vol. 4: pp. 117-121. 1948: Records changes in allantoinic acid content of larva during development, and relates these to problem of nitrogen metabolism. [P. B.] Manunta, C, "Sul metabolismo dell' azoto in Bombyx mori. — IV. Ricerca degli en-zimi allantoicasi et allantoinasi nei bachi da seta durante lo sviluppo larvale" [in Italian]. Rend. CI. Sci. fis. mat. nat. Accad. naz. Lincei, ser. 8, vol. 4: pp. 211-214, 1948. Presence of enzyme converting allantoin to allantoic acid in larval tissues.
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Miyao, Takeo, "Wing-dimension of butterflies in relation to copulation flight" [in Japanese]. Shin Konchu, vol. 6, no. 11: pp. 18-19, 1 table. 1953. $ $ have more capacity to flight than 9 9 do in Pieris rapce crucivora. [T. I.]
Morita, Hiromichi, Satoru Doira, Kimihisa Takeda, & Mastaro Kuwabara, "Electrical response of contact chamoreceptor on tarsus of the butterfly, Vanessa indica." Mem. Fac. Sci. Kyushu Univ., Ser. E., Biol., vol. 2: pp. 119-139, 9 figs. 1957. Describes method of stimulation (direct application of solutions to tarsal sensory hair) and recording of impulses. Shows existence of specific receptors for several different substances (sucrose, NaCl, etc.) ; also nervous response to stimulation of tarsal spines & integumentary proprioceptors. [P. B.]
Moulinier, Claude, "Le glycogene de l'ceuf embryonne de Bombyx mori et ses variations dans les conditions habituelles de conservation" [in French]. C. R. Soc. Biol., vol. 150: pp. 1402-1403. 1956. Records changes in glycogen content of silkworm egg during diapause. [P. B.]
Muller, Hans Joachim, "Die Bedeutung der Tageslange fiir die Saisonformenbildung der Insekten, insbesondere bei den Zikaden" [in German]. Ber. 7. W and ewers amm-lung deutscher Ent.: pp. 102-120, 14 figs. 1955. Larvae of Araschnia levana (offspring of summer generation), reared in artificial day length of 16 hours, developed without diapause into summer form "prorsa" ; larvae reared in 8-hour day entered diapause (and had not emerged when paper was written). [P. B.]
Mutchmor, J. A., & W. E. Beckel, "Importance of photoperiod and temperature in inducing diapause in the European Corn Borer, Pyrausta nubilalis (Hon.)." Nature, vol. 181: p. 204. 1958. Larvae of multivoltine stock will enter diapause if reared at 65° F. during last instar. Percent entering diapause increases with increasing day length from 4 to 9 5 hours, but remains low at greater day lengths or in total darkness. [P. B.]
Nawa, Saburo, & Toshifumi Taira, "Pterins found in Silkworm and Drosophila." Proc. Japan Acad., vol.30: pp.632-635, 2 figs. 1954. Shows chemical difference in pterin pigment between normal Bombyx mori larvae and larvae of mutant lem. [P.B.]
Niemierko, Stella, "Studies in the biochemistry of the Waxmoth (Galleria mellonella).
4. Metabolism of total phosphorus during feeding and during starvation of the larvae." Acta Biol, exper., vol.15: pp.91-99, 1 fig. 1950.
Niemierko, Stella, "Studies in the biochemistry of the Waxmoth {Galleria mellonella).
5. Acid soluble phosphorus in the starving larvae." Acta Biol, exper., vol.15: pp.101-109, 1 fig. 1950.
Niemierko, Stella & W., "Studies in the biochemistry of Waxmoth {Galleria mellonella). 6. Metaphosphate in the excreta of Galleria mellonella/' Acta Biol, exper., vol. 15: pp.111-123. 1950.
Niemierko, W., & S. Cepelewicz, "Studies in the biochemistry of the Waxmoth {Galleria mellonella). 1. Growth of the larvae and their chemical composition." Acta Biol. exper., vol.15: pp. 57-68, 2 figs. 1950. Mainly on fat accumulation in developing larvae. Notes great variation in number of instars, etc. [P.B.]
Niemierko, W., & P. Wlodawer, "Studies in the biochemistry of the Waxmoth {Galleria mellonella). 2. Utilization of wax constituents by the larvae." Acta Biol, exper., vol.15: pp.69-78. 1950. Larvae use about 50% of ingested wax. [P.B.]
Niemierko, W., & L. Wojtczak, "Studies in the biochemistry of the Waxmoth {Galleria mellonella). 3. Oxygen consumption of the larvae during starvation." Acta Biol, exper., vol.15: pp.79-90, 1 fig. 1950.
Palm, Nils-Bertil, "Storage and excretion of vital dyes in insects. With special regard to trypan blue." Ark. Zool., n.s., vol.3: pp. 195-272, figs. 1952. Survey of dye reactions in some 125 spp., including many Lepidoptera. [P.B.]
Petersen, B., O. Tornblom, & N.-O. Bodin, "Verhaltensstudien am Rapsweissling und Bergweissling {Pieris napi L. und Pieris bryonies Ochs.)" [in German; English summary]. Behaviour, vol.4: pp.67-84, 1 fig. 1952. Study of effectiveness of differ-
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ent colors in releasing sexual behaviour in $ . White 9 9 are more attractive than yellow 9 9 to $ $ of these spp., P. rapce, Anthocaris cardamines, & Leptidea sinapis. Evidence from painted models suggests that $ $ perceive ultraviolet reflection from paint & are attracted to whites with such reflectance (though $ has little). [P.B.]
Piepho, Hans, "Das Jugendhormon der Schmetterlinge" [in German]. Umschau, vol. 53: pp. 9-11, 8 figs. 1953. Review of action of hormone produced by corpus allatum, in Galleria mellonella. [P.B.]
Pierantoni, Umberto, "Influenza delle varie luci sullo sviluppo del Bombyx mori" [in Italian; French & English summaries]. Arch. zool. ital., vol.31: pp. 321-326. 1947. Reports differences in sizes of pupae from larvae reared under monochromatic light of various wavelengths. Violet light gave largest pupae; yellow light, smallest. [P.B.]
Pierpont, W. S., "Polyphosphates excreted by Wax-moth larvae {Galleria mellonella L. and Achroia grisella Fabr.)." Biochem. Journ., vol.67: pp.624-627, 1 fig. 1957.
Possompes, Bernard, "Les donnees experimentales sur le determinisme endocrine de la croissance des insectes" [in French]. Bull. Soc. zool. France, vol.78: pp.240-275, 16 figs. 1953. Review of hormonal control of insect growth & metamorphosis. [P.B.]
Potter, C, K. A. Lord, J. Kenton, E. H. Salkeld, & D. V. Holbrook, "Embryonic development and esterase activity of eggs of Pieris brassier in relation to TEPP poisoning." Ann. appl. Biol., vol.45: pp.361-375, 8 figs. 1957.
Powning, R. F., M. F. Day, & H. Irzykiewicz, "Studies on the digestion of wool by insects. II. The properties of some insect proteases." Austral. Journ. Sci. Res. B., vol. 4: pp.49-63, 6 figs. 1951. Including Tineola, whose ability to digest wool is not dependent on proteases. [P.B.]
Prat, Henri, "Analyse micro-calorimetrique des variations de la thermogenese chez divers insectes" [in French; English summary]. Canad. Journ. Zool., vol.32: pp.172-197, 32 figs. 1954. Records of heat production by individual insects under various conditions; records of Galleria mellonella show notable deviations of output at time of eclosion, during egg-laying, & during flight. Some records also for Tineola bissel-liella. [P.B.]
Punt, A., "The respiration of insects during hibernation." Acta brevia neerland. Physiol., vol.16: p.30. 1948. Reports discontinuous respiration (CO,2 production) by hibernating larvae (Arctia)} pupae (Papilio, Sphinx, Agrotis), & adults (Vanessa). [P.B.]
Punt, A. W., J. Parser, & J. Kuchlein, "Oxygen uptake in insects with cyclic CO,9 release." Biol. Bull., vol.112: pp.108-119, 10 figs. 1957. Includes measurements on pupae of Hyalophora cecropia & Sphinx ligustri. [P.B.]
Purmann, Robert, & Fritz Eulitz, "Zur Kenntnis des Erythropterins. Uber die Fliigelpig-ment der Schmetterlinge XVI" [in German]. Liebigs Ann. Chem., vol. 559: pp. 169-174. 1948. On this and related pigments from wings of pierids (Catopsilia argante). [P.B.]
Ramsay, J. A., "Active transport of potassium by the Malpighian tubules of insects." Journ. exptl. Biol., vol.30: pp.358-369, 1 fig. 1953. Including Pieris brassicce.
Razet, Pierre, "Recherches sur la localisation des enzymes uricolytiques chez les insectes" [in French]. Comptes rendus Acad. Sci., Paris, vol.236: pp. 1304-1306. 1953. Localized in fat body in Bombyx mori & Anthercea pernyi. [P.B.]
Reali, G., "Effet parasympathycolitique de I'atropine sur les muscles locomoteurs de chenilles de lepidopteres" [in French]. Trans. 9th intern. Congr. Ent., vol.1: pp.303-304. 1953. Describes experiments on effects of alkaloids atropin, pilocarpin, & eserin on larvae of Galleria mellonella. [A.D.]
Rehm, Marianne, "Die zeitliche Folge der Tatigkeitsrhythmen inkretorischer Organe von Ephestia kuhniella wahrend der Metamorphose" [in German]. Roux3 Archiv Ent<wicklungsmech., vol.145: pp.205-208, 17 figs. 1951. Describes secretory cycle in neurosecretory cells of brain, prothoracic glands, corpora allata, corpora cardiaca, & pericardial cells, throughout life, mainly from histological changes. [P. B.]
de Ruiter, L., & IJ. van der Horn, "Short-term oscillations in sign of phototaxis in the Eyed Hawk caterpillar (Smerinthus ocellata L.)" [in English; German summary]. Experientia, vol.13: pp.374-375, 2 figs. 1957. Demonstrates alteration between positive and negative phototaxis in individual larvae. [P. B.]
Salt, R. W., "Influence of moisture content and temperature on cold-hardiness of hibernating insects." Canad. Journ. Zool., vol.34: pp.283-299, 2 figs. 1955. Study of effects of dessication & exposure to low temperature on cold-hardiness of Loxostege sticticalis & other insects. [P. B.]
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Salt, R. W., "Natural occurrence of glycerol in insects and its relation to their ability to survive freezing." Canad. Ent., vol.89: pp.491-494-. 1957. Glycerol present in Anthercea polyphemus pupae (resistant) & Loxostege sticticalis larvae (susceptible) ; absent in Anagasta kilhniella (susceptible). Other insects also tested. [P. B.]
Sanborn, Richard C, "Experiments on the permeability of the testicular envelope of Samia walkeri" Anat. Rec, vol.128: p.617. 1957. Abstract.
Schadewald, Gerhard, "Lichtfang" [in German]. Nachrichtenbl. bayer. Ent., vol.4: pp.75-80; vol.5: pp.59-62. 1955, 1956. Observations on reactions of moths to light, and related subjects. [P. B.J
Schneider, Dietrich, "Elektrophysiologische Untersuchungen von Chemo- und Mechano-rezeptoren der Antenne des Seidenspinner Bornbyx mori L." [in German]. Zeitschr. wcrgl. Physiol., vol.40: pp.8-41, 22 figs. 1957. Study of electrical potentials recorded in isolated antennae exposed to various stimuli, notably the 9 sex attractant scent; $ antennae have a distinctive response to this substance. [P. B.]
Schneiderman, Howard A., & Lawrence 1. Gilbert, "The distribution and chemical properties of the juvenile hormone of insects." Anat. Rec, vol.128: p.618. 1957. Abstract; Saturniidae, etc.
Seiler, J., &c O. Puchta, "Neue Ergebnisse aus den Intersexualitats-Untersuchungen an Solenobia" [in German]. Zool. Anz., suppl. no.20 (Verhandl. deutschen Zool. in Hamburg) : pp.142-143. 1957. In development of reproductive organs in intersexes, both $ and 9 elements are present from the beginning; this contradicts Gold-schmidt's theory of intersex development. [P. B.]
Shappirio, D. G., & C. M. Williams, "The cytochrome system of the Cecropia Silkworm. I. Spectroscopic studies of individual tissues." Proc. Roy. Soc. London (B), vol.147: pp.218-232, 5 figs. 1957. Demonstrates disappearance of cytochromes b and c from pupal tissues at onset of diapause, and their reappearance at its termination; their resynthesis is presumably linked to action of prothoracic gland hormone. [P. B.]
Shappirio, D. G., & C. M. Williams, "The cytochrome system of the Cecropia Silkworm. II. Spectrophotometric studies of oxidative enzyme systems in the wing epithelium." Proc Roy. Soc. London (B), vol.147: pp.233-246, 1 figs. 1957. Confirmation of results of paper above, in detailed study of a single tissue. [P. B.]
Singh, K. R. P., "Studies on nutrition of Corcyra cephalonica Staint. (Galleriidae, Lepidoptera) with special reference to carbohydrate requirements." Science & Culture, vol.20: pp.339-340. 1955.
Stephen, W. P., & A. L. Steinhaus, "Sexual and developmental differences in insect blood proteins." Physiol. Zool, vol.30: pp.114-120, 1 pi., 2 figs. 1957. Includes data for egg & adult of Smerinthus cerisyi. [P. B.]
Stride, George O., "Investigations into the courtship behaviour of the male of Hypo-limnas misippus L. (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae), with special reference to the role of visual stimuli." British Journ. Animal Behaw., vol.4: pp.153-167, 14 figs. 1957. Models with bright colors, especially if like color of 9, stimulated $, while white areas on model had an inhibiting effect. It is suggested that this effect of white is genera] in Nymphalidae, which therefore do not waste time pursuing the common Pieridae (though many other moving objects are pursued). This also may explain the failure of H. misippus to develop a form which mimics the local race of Danaus chrysippus at Achimota, which has white hind wings. [P. B.]
Tassoni, Joseph Paul, "Studies on the nitrogen and phosphorus content of insect protein." Physiol. Zool, vol.30: pp.128-132. 1957. In Samia walkeri.
Teruyama, Kengo, "On the oviposition of Neozephyrus taxila japonicus Murray (Ly-caenidae) in nature and in the confined condition" [in Japanese]. New Entomologist, vol.1, nos.3/4: pp.14-17, 2 figs., 2 tables. 1952. 3 9 9 produced 149 eggs under 'electric light and flower pot system' (Richard technique). Foodplants Alnus spp.
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Tolman, Rinke, "Ontmoelingen met Atalanta's" [in Dutch; English summary]. Ent. Berichten, vol.16: pp.75-76. 1956. Reports Vanessa atalanta, migrating along coast, following shoreline & avoiding shorter overwater flight. [P. B.]
Umeya, Yoshichiro, "Studies on embryonic development and diapause in insects." Proc. Japan Acad., vol.20, no.6: pp.1-9. 1950. Classifies diapausing insect eggs, by stage at which diapause occurs, into 5 types, with examples of each type among Lepidoptera. Notes changes in water content of Bornbyx mori eggs during development; suggests that diapause is associated with dehydration (which would protect egg against low temperatures). [P.B.]
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Urbahn, Ernst, "Probleme bei Lichtfang" [in German]. Bericht iiber die Hundertjahr-feier der deutschen Entomologischen Gesellschaft, Berlin: pp.204-207. Berlin: Akad-emie-Verlag. 1957. Notes on some problems in the behaviour of moths in response to light trapping. [P.B.]
Vielmetter, Walter, "Ein auf Ultrastrahlung ansprechender Orientierungsmechanismus bei Tagfaltern" [in German]. Zool. Anz., Suppl. no.20 (Verhandl. deutschen Zool. in Hamburg) : pp.102-106, 4 figs. 1957. Demonstrates that Argynnis paphia, when "sunning" itself (wings spread), orients to visible light; but in position assumed at high temperatures (wings folded and directed toward light source) insect orients to infrared radiation. Probably orientation results from perception of temperature differences on different parts of body and wings. [P.B.]
Waku, Yoshio, "Seasonal change of the pupal respiratory metabolism in the Chinese Oak Silkworm, Antheraa pernyi Guerin, with special regard to its hibernation and diapause." Set. Rep. Tohoku Univ., 4th ser., vol. 23: pp. 101-118, 8 figs. 1957. Comparative study on diapausing and non-diapausing pupae. In winter the former showed an increase in 02 uptake as winter progressed, but only if measurements were made at an artificially high temperature. [P. B.]
Williams, Carroll M., "Physiology of insect diapause. X. An endocrine mechanism for the influence of temperature on the diapausing pupa of the Cecropia Silkworm." Biol. Bull, vol.110: pp.201-218, 5 figs. 1956. Temperatures from 6° to 15° C. (especially) effect some chemical change in brain of diapausing pupae of Hyalophora cecropia which restores brain's ability to secrete brain hormone. [P. B.]
Williams, Carroll M., "The juvenile hormone of insects." Anat. Rec, vol.128: pp.640-641. 1957. Abstract.
Wyatt, G. R., & G. F. Kalf, "The chemistry of insect hemolymph. II. Trehalose and other carbohydrates." Journ. gen. Physiol., vol.40: pp.833-847. 1957. This disac-charide made up most of the blood sugar in the insects examined, including Telea polyphemus & other Lepidoptera. [P. B.]
Yagi, Nobumasa, "On the effect of parabiosis upon the scale content of wings of each sex in Pieris rapce crucivola [sic!] Boisduval." Proc. Japan Acad., vol.30: pp.498-503. 1954. Wing scales contain leucopterin macromolecules ( $ ) or urea crystals (?) (because of sexual differences in protein metabolism). If pupae are joined, scales of resulting adults are intermediate in ultrastructure. [P. B.]
Yamafuji, K., F. Yoshihara, & H. Wada, "Formation of oxime in Silkworms after feeding with inorganic nitrogenous salts" [in English; German summary]. Enzy-mologia, vol.14: pp.170-176. 1950. Larvae of Bomhyx mori, fed nitrates or ammonium compounds, had higher oxime content than control larvae. Larvae, tissues, or extracts could apparently reduce or oxidize inorganic nitrogen compounds. Conversion of nitrogen salts to amino acids by larvae is suggested. [P. B.]
Yamafuji, K., T. Kawakami, & K. Shinohara, "On an enzyme in Silkworm which catalyzes the transformation of oximes into amino compounds" [in English; German summary]. Enzymologia, vol.15: pp.199-203. 1952.
Yamafuji, K., H. Omura, & T. Sakamoto, "Variation of the activity of some enzymes in Silkworm by chemical feeding" [in English; German summary], Enzymologia, vol.15: pp.210-214. 1952.
Yamafuji, Kazuo, & Hirohisa Omura, "On the oximase." Enzymologia, vol.15: pp.296-302. 1952. Enzyme from Bomhyx mori. [P. B.]
ERRATA in Vol.12: nos.3-4 — page 137, 2nd line of Ae reference should be: Lepid. News, vol.10: pp.9-14. 1956.
Same issue, page 141, volume number for Clench reference should be 9 (not "8").
CORRECTION On p.188 of vol.13, no.3, of the Journal, the abstract of the second paper by B. C. S. Warren concludes with the remark, "Misstates facts about differences in chromosome number." This is completely incorrect, and the sentence should be deleted. My apologies are due to Mr. Warren for this error.
Peter F. Bellinger