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1960

Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society

161

RECENT LITERATURE ON LEPIDOPTERA

(Under the supervision of Peter F. Bellinger)

F. BIOLOGY AND IMMATURE STAGES

Comstock, John Adams, "Notes on metamorphoses of the Giant Skippers (Lepidoptera: Megathyminse) and the life history of an Arizona species." Bull, southern Calif. Acad. Sci., vol.55: pp.19-27, 3 figs. 1956. Describes mature larva & pupa of Mega-thymus evansi. [P B.]

Comstock, John Adams, ltNotes on the life history of a rare Arizona sphinx moth, Xylophanes falco Walker." Bull, southern Calif. Acad. Sci., vol.55: pp.102-106. 5 figs. 1956. Describes mature larva & pupa; foodplant Bouvardia glaherrima. |_P-B.]

Comstock, John A., "Brief notes on the life histories of two Arizona geometrid moths." Bull, southern Calif. Acad. Sci., vol.56: pp.99-100 1957. Describes larva & pupa of Philobia aspirata (from Black Walnut), k egg & young larva of Pero modestus. [P.B.]

Comstock, John Adams, "Life histories of two southern Arizona moths of the genus Caripeta." Bull, southern Calif. Acad. Sci., vol.56: pp.88-96, 4 pis. 1957. Describes k figures early stages of C. hilumaria (reared on willow, probably not the normal foodplant) k C. macularia (reared on oak). [P. B.]

Comstock, John Adams, "Notes on the early stages of two western American moths." Bull, southern Calif. Acad. Sci., vol.56: pp.42-47, 6 figs. 1957. Describes mature larvae & pupse of Cisthene nexa k Agriopodes viridata; both feed on the lichen Ramalina combeoides. [P. B ]

Comstock, John Adams, "Notes on the metamorphosis of an Agave-boring butterfly from Baja California, Mexico." Trans. San Diego Soc. nat. Hist., vol.12: pp.263-276, 1 pi. 1957. Describes mature larva k pupa of Megathymus comstocki & compares them with those of M. stephensi. Foodplant Agave orcuttiana. [P. B.]

Coombs, C. W., "The insect fauna of an empty granary." Bull. ent. Res., vol.46: pp.399-417, 2 pis., 2 figs. 1955. Reports survival in unused warehouse of some stored products pests, including 4 Lepidoptera [P. B.]

Coppel, H. C, & M. G. Maw, "Studies on dipterous parasites of the Spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana (Clem.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). III. Ceromasia auri-caudata Tns. (Diptera: Tachinidse)." Canad. Journ. Zool., vol.32: pp.144-156, 16 figs. 1954. Describes parasite & biology. Eggs are laid on leaves & ingested by larvae; parasites develop during pupal stage of host. Hyphantria cunea is another host. \Y. B.]

Coppel, H. C, & M. G. Maw, "Studies on dipterous parasites of the Spruce Budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana (Clem) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidse). IV. Madremyia saundersii (Will.) (Diptera: Tachinidae)." Canad. Journ. Zool., vol.32: pp.314-323, 16 figs. 1954. Describes parasite attacking larvas of many Lepidoptera. [P. B.]

Coppel, H. C, & B. C. Smith, "Studies on dipterous parasites of the Spruce Budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana (Clem.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidse). V. Omotoma fumiferana (Tot) (Diptera: Tachinidae)." Canad. Journ. Zool, vol.35: pp.581-592, 15 figs. 1957. Describes morphology & biology. [P. B.]

Cornwell, P. B., L. J. Crook, & J. O, Bull, "Lethal and sterilizing effects of gamma radiation on insects infesting cereal commodities." Nature, vol.179: pp.670-672, 2 figs. 1957. Including Ephestia spp. & Sitotroga cerealella.

Cowley, J., "Pararge cegeria captured by a dragon fly." Entomologist, vol 86: p.151. 1953.

Cox, H. C, "Feeding habits of European Corn Borer larvae on selected field corn in-breds and single cross hybrids." Ioiva State Coll. Journ. Sci., vol.30: pp.343-344. 1956. Abstract.

Cretschmar, Max, "Ein Gartenschlafer als Konkurrent beim Llchtfang" [in German]. Zeitschr. Lepid., vol.1: p.30. 1950. Dormouse Eliomys quercinus taking moths at light. [P.B.]

Crooke, Myles, "An outbreak of the Pine Looper Moth {Bupalus piniarius, L.) at Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, and some notes on the biology of this pest." Irish Forestry, vol.10: pp.60-63, 3 figs. 1953. Figures larva & adults. [P. B.]

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Crooke, Myles, "The Pine Looper Moth." Quart. Journ. Forestry, vo 1.4-8: pp.36-38,

1 pi. 1954. Biology of Bupalus piniarius. [P. B.j Crooke, Myles, "Host of the overwintering generation of Trichogramma evanescens

Westw. (Hym., Trichogrammatidae)." Ent. mo. Mag., vol.92: p.368. 1956. Recorded

from eggs of Bupalus piniarius. [P. B.] Cumber, R. A., "Injury to Phormium caused by insects, mites, and molluscs." N. Z.

Journ. Sci. Tech., Sect.A, vol.36: pp.60-74, 20 figs. 1953. Lepidoptera attacking the

plant are Oxycanus signata, Stathmopoda phlegyra, Tortrix postiwittana, Cnephasia

jactatana, OEceticus omni<vorus, Orthoclydon prcefectata, & Persectania steropastis.

[P. B.] Cunningham, J. R, "A note on the Ghost Moths — family Hepialidae. Abantiades

hyalinatus (Herrick Schaeffer)." Pap. Roy. Soc. Tasmania, vol.89: p.151. 1955. Life

history notes: larvae occur in silken tunnels in the ground, leading to the roots of

Eucalyptus amygdalina upon which they feed. [I. C] Curtis, W. Parkinson, (<Epischnia bankesella Rich. (Lep. Phycitidae)." Journ. Soc. Brit.

Ent., vol.3: pp.278-279. 1951. Larvae fed successfully on Inula crithmoides from cliff

edge (normal habitat of moth) but rejected same plant sp. from salt marsh. [P. B.] Curtis, W. Parkinson, "The Robin {Erithacus rubecula melophilus Hartert) attacking

insects." Ent. mo. Mag., vol.92: p.10. 1956. Including Noctuidae, Pieris, Aglais,

Vanessa (adults). [P. B.] Daniel, F., "Beobachtung iiber die Lebensweise hochalpiner Vertreter der Gattung

Hepialus (Lep.-Hepialidae)" [in German]. Mitt, munchner ent. Ges., vol.40: pp.203-

206. 1950. On the flight periods of 2 alpine spp. H. carna $ $ fly in the morning,

while $ $ are emerging; latter fly & deposit eggs in afternoon; $ $ probably live

only 1 day. H. fusconebulosus $ $ fly for about 20 minutes at dusk; $ Q fly &

deposit eggs at night. [P. B.] Daniel, Franz, "Beitrage zur Lebensweise von Selenephora lunigera f lobulina Esp.

(Lep. Lasiocamp.)" [in German]. Mitt, munchner ent. Ges., vol.41: pp.251-257. 1951.

Spring & summer 'generations' in Bavarian lowlands are actually 2 races, each with

an annual cycle. fP B.] Darlington, Emlen P., "Notes on blueberry Lepidoptera in New Jersey." Trans. Amer.

ent. Soc, vol.78: pp.33-57. 1952. Records (some from literature) of nearly 100 spp.

of Lepidoptera feeding on Vaccinium or Gaylussacia; notes on habits of some. [P. B.] Darlow, H. M, (<Callophrys rubi L., a new foodplant." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far.,

vol.65: p.19. 1953. Mature larva on Hieracium pilosella. [P. B.] Darlow, H. M., "Stridulation in Laphygma exigua Hub. and Agrotis segetum Schf."

Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol.65: p.20. 1953. Adults; mechanism unknown. [P. B.] Darteville, E., "Nouveau cas de transport de pseudoscorpion par un papillon" [in

French]. Lambillionea, vol.54: pp.34-35. 1954. Pseudoscorpion attached to leg of

Sterrha aversata. [P. B.] Das, G. M., "Insects and mite pests of jute." Science & Culture, vol.14: pp.186-190.

1948. Records Diacrisia abliqua, Anomis sabulifera, Laphygma exigua, Prodenia

litura, Tarache crocala, & Scopula emmissaria feeding on Corchorus spp [P. B.] Daviault, Lionel, "La tordeuse a tete verte de Pepinette: Tortrix packardiana Fern."

[in French]. Ann. de VACFAS, vol.16: pp.147-151, 1 fig. 1950. Describes all stages

& records parasites & predators. [P. B.] Davis, C. J., "New host and insect records from the island of Hawaii." Proc. Hawaiian

ent. Soc, vol.15: pp.85-86. 1953. Including spp. feeding on Acacia koaia: Amorbia

emigratella & Lyccena blackburni (leaves), Argyroploce illepida (seeds), Orthomy-

cena sp., Enarmonia <walshinghami, & Decadarchis minuscula (twigs). [P. B.] Davis, C. J., "Some recent lepidopterous outbreaks on the island of Hawaii." Proc.

Hawaiian ent. Soc, vol.15: pp.401-403. 1955. Including Pseudaletia unipuncta &

Laphygma exempta, with lists of grasses attacked & parasites reared. [P. B.] Delamare Debouteville, C, & R. Paulian, "Cycle evolutif d'un peuplement nidicole en

Basse Cote dTvoire" [in French]. Bull. Mus. nat. Hist, nat., Paris, vol.19: pp.453-

455. 1947. Records Monopis megalodelta larvae from nests of weaver birds. [P. B.] Delucchi, Vittorio, & Jean Verbeke, "Habrocytus milleri n. sp., ectoparasite de Coleo-

phora frischella L." [in French]. Bull. Inst. Roy. Sci. nat. Belg., vol.29, no.3: 14 pp.,

19 figs. 1953. Describes biology of this hymenopteran. [P. B.] Demuth, R. P., "Birds and moths." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol.67: pp.157-158. 1955.

Notes on birds feeding on moths remaining near light trap in morning [P. B.]

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Dever, D. A., ''Identification of the larvae of the more important insect pests of sour cherry in Wisconsin." Trans. Wisconsin Acad. Sci., vol 43: pp.83-88, 1 pi. 1954. Brief descriptions and setal maps for Grapholitha packardi, Mineola scitulella, Ar-chips argyrospila, & Spilonota ocellana. [P. B.]

Diadechko, N. P., "Parasites and predators of the American White Moth" [in Russian]. Nauchn. Trudy Inst. Ent. Fitopatol. Akad. Nauk URSR, vol.5: pp.106-109. 1954. Hyphantria cunea. [Not seen].

Diakonoff, A., "Case bearing Lepidoptera IV." Ent. Berichten, vol.14: pp.134-137, 5 figs. 1952. Describes 3 cases belonging to undetermined spp. of Lepidoptera, collected at Tjibodas, Java. [P. B.]

Dickson, C. G. C, "The life history of Phasis pyrosis Trim (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)." Journ. ent. Soc. southern Africa, vol.11: pp.50-62, 1 pi., 1 fig. 1948. Detailed descriptions of all stages. Foodplant Zygophyllum flexuosum; larvae milked' by ants. [P. B ]

Dickson, C. G. C, "The larva and pupa of Pseudonympha trimenii Butl. (Lep.: Saty-ridae)." Journ. ent. Soc. southern Africa, vol.12: pp.173-174. 1949. Describes adult larva and pupa; foodplant Danthonia stricta. [P. B.]

Dickson, C. G. C, "The life-history of Charaxes pelias pelias Cram. (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)." Journ. ent. Soc. southern Africa, vol.12: pp.109-117, 2 pis. 1949. Detailed description; foodplant Rafnia amplexicaulis. [P. B.]

Dickson, C. G. C., "Recently observed food-plants of some Cape lepidopterous larvae (4th series)." Journ ent. Soc. southern Africa, vol. 16: pp.73-76. 1953. Records of foodplants and plants, etc., selected for oviposition; 46 spp. (15 families). [P. B.]

Dickson, C. G. C, "Note on oviposition of Thestor basutus (Wllg.) (Lep.: Lycaenidae)." Journ. ent. Soc. southern Africa, vol.17: p.140. 1954. Eggs laid on Vernonia natalensis, but presence of ant Anaplolepis custodiens probably more significant for this (presumably) myrmecophilous sp. [P. B.]

Dickson, C. G. C, "On the association of Lepidochrysops patricia (Trim.) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) with ants." Journ. ent. Soc. southern Africa, vol.18: pp.48-49. 1955. Pupae found in nests of Camponotus sp« Foodplant (young larvae) : Lantana salvifolia.

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van Dinther, J. B. M., "Laphygma frugiperda S. & A. and Mods repanda F. in Suri-

name." Ent. Berichten, vol.15: pp.407-411, 427-431, 5 figs. 1955. Describes all stages

& biology of these noctuids. [P. B.] van Dinther, J. B. M., "Caterpillars injurious to Brassica species in Surinam." Ent.

Berichten, vol.16: pp.201-206. 1956. van Dinther, J. B. M., "Soy bean insects." Ent. Berichten, vol.16: pp.104-107, 3 figs.

1956. Describes life histories of Surinam Lepidoptera: Laphygma frugiperda, Agrotis

repleta, & Anticarsia gemmatilis. [A. D.] van Dinther, J. B. M., "Three noxious hornworms in Suriname." Ent. Berichten, vol.16:

pp.7-9, 26-28, 42-44, 3 figs. 1956. Describes all stages & biology & figures adults of

Protoparce sexta paphus (on tobacco, tomato, peppers), Erinnyis alope (on papaya),

& Pseudosphinx tetrio (on Plumeria). [P. B.] van Dinther, J. B. M., "Notes on the moth Arsenura armida erythrina (F.)." Ent.

Berichten, vol.17: pp.229-232, 2 figs. 1957. Describes all stages & biology; larvae

feed on Erythrina glauca & cacao in Suriname. [P. B.] van Dinther, J. B. M., ((Papilio anchisiades anchisiades Esper, a citrus pest of minor

importance." Ent. Berichten, vol.17: pp.213-216. 1957. Describes all stages. [P. B.] Docters van Leeuwen, W. M., "Kweek van Macrothylacia" [in Dutch], Ent. Berichten,

vol.14: pp.30-31. 1952. Rearing notes. Docters van Leeuwen, W. M., "On the biology of some Javanese Loranthaceae and the

role birds play in their life-history." Beaufortia, vol.4: pp.103-207, 10 pis., 23 figs.

1954. Records numerous insects feeding on plants of this family, including Tajuria

cippus, Delias spp., Dasychira mendosa, & Euproctis cataha. [P. B.] Dodge, Harold R., "Defoliating insects in the northern Rocky Mountains in 1955."

Northwest Sci., vol.31: pp.38-42, 1 map. 1957. Includes host records for Choristoneura

spp., Hemerocampa pseudotsugata, Zeiraphera griseana, Archips cerasivorana, Mala-

cosoma sp., Tortrix cockerellana. [P. B.] Doring, Ewald, "Ein Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Cremaster von Microlepidopteren" [in

German]. Deutsche ent. Zeitschr., N.F., vol.1: pp.23-32, 64 figs. 1954. Describes &

figures cremaster of 32 spp. of micros. [P. B.]

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Doring, Ewald, "Ein Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Cremaster der Lepidopteren (Lep.)" [in German]. Deutsche Ent. Zeitschr., N.F., vol.2: pp.326-331, 20 figs. 1955. Describes & figures cremaster in 20 spp. (Hepialus & Microlepidoptera, especially Zygasnidae & i^geriidas). [P. B.]

Doring, Ewald, Zur Morphologie der Schmetterlingseier [in German]. 154 pp., 61 pis. Berlin: Akademie-Verlag. 1955. See review in Lepid. News, vol.10: p 56.

van Doesburg, P. H., jr., "Enige waarnemingen betreffende de waard-parasiet relatie bij Bupalus (Lep. Geometridae) en Carccelia (Dipt. Tachinidae)" [in Dutch; German summary]. Ent. Berichten, vol.16: pp.173-175, 2 figs. 1956.

Donahue, Ralph J. & Mildred L., "A moth that likes company." Natural History, vol. 66: pp.201-203, 7 figs. 1957. Habits of larvae of Harrisina americana. [P. B ]

Donohoe, Heber Clark, "The bionomics of the Raisin Moth, Ephestia figulilella Greg-son." Summ. Ph.D. Theses Univ. Minnesota, vol.3: pp 47-49. 1949. Abstract.

Douglass, J. R., K. E. Gibson, W. E. Peay, & J. W. Ingram, "Western Bean Cutworm as a pest of corn." Bull. ent. Soc. Amer., vol. 2, no. 3: p. 19. 1956. Abstract; Loxa-grotis albicosta.

Douglass, J. R., J. W. Ingram, K. E. Gibson, & W. E. Peay, "The Western Bean Cutworm as a pest of corn in Idaho." Journ. econ. Ent., vol. 50: pp. 543-545, figs. 1957. Loxagrotis albicosta, which has been a pest of beans, reported attacking ears of corn around Twin Falls, Idaho. [W. C]

Drees, H., & H. Schwitulla, "Bekampfung einer Epidemie von Malacosoma neustria L. durch die Tachine Carcelia gnava Meig." [in German; English summary]. Zeit-schr. Pflalnzenkrankh., vol. 64: pp. 215-228, 3 figs. 1957. Describes biology & life cycle of a parasite developing on M. neustria & Arctia caja. [P. B.]

Dresner, Edgar, "The toxic effect of Beauveria hassiana (Bals.) Vuill. on insects." Ohio State Univ. Ahs. doct. Diss., vol. 61: pp. 117-122. 1951. Including Phthorimcea operculella; abstract.

Drilhon, A., & C. Vago, "Discrimination entre deux types etiologiques de flacherie chez Bomhyx mori. Diagnostics differentiels par l'electrophorese" [in French] C. R. Soc. Biol., vol. 149: pp. 39-42, 1 fig. 1955. Method of distinguishing the form of this disease cauced bv Bacillus cereus from one of unknown cause. [P. B.]

Drooz, A. T., & D. M. Benjamin, "Parasites from two Jack-pine Budworm outbreaks on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan." Journ. econ. Ent., vol. 49: pp. 412-413. 1956. Lists larval & pupa! parasites of Choristoneura pinus [W. C]

Dufrane, A., "Chernetes et lepidopteres" [in French]. Bull. & Ann. Soc. ent. Belg., vol. 92: pp. 61-63, 1 fig 1956. Presence of pseudoscorpion Withius ccecus on Tinea bisk-raella from S. Tunisia. [P. V.]

Dunk, H. C, "Observation on the early stages of Apatura iris Linn." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol. 66: pp. 135-137. 1954.

Dunn, Paul Hayden, "The susceptibility of certain common insects to Bacillus thuring-iensis Berliner." Ohio State Univ. Ahs. Masters' Theses, no. 74: pp. 29-30. 1955. Abstract; including 9 Lepidoptera.

Dziurzynski, Adam, "Contributions to the knowledge of the development and morphology of Antispila petryi Mart, and other species of the genus Antispila occurring in environs of Cracow, Poland" [in Polish; English summary]. Docum. physiogr. Polon., nr. 28: pp. 1-55, 12 figs. 1952. Important study on biology and morphology of this sp. [J. M.]

Easton, N. T., "Egg-laying of butterflies in close confinement." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol. 66: pp. 276-277. 1954. Reports Pieris hybrid $ 9 laying in small boxes while in transit. [P. B.]

Ebeling, Walter, & Roy J. Pence, "Orange Tortrix on avocados." Calif. Agric, vol.11, no.8: pp.13-14, figs. 1957. Habits of Argyrotania citrana. [W. C]

Edwards, E. O., "The foodplants of the Chequered Swallowtail, Papilio demoleus sthenelus Macleay, 1826 (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)." Proc. Roy. zool. Soc. New South Wales, 1954-55: pp.63-64. 1956. Reports that in western Queensland the larvae of this species feed on Psoralea patens and P. tenax (Leguminosae). The ovipositing adults are not attracted to Citrus, one of the host plants previously recorded for the species, in coastal areas. [I. C]

Eisenbeiss, H., "From caterpillar to butterfly." Nat. Hist., vol.65: pp.184-185, 8 figs. 1956. Pupation and emergence of Papilio machaon.

Elfferich, N. W., "Kweek van Leucodonta bicoloria Schiff." [in Dutch; English summary]. Ent. Berichten, vol.17: pp.137-138, 1 fig. 1957. Describes rearing; photos of larva & adult. [P. B.]

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Eliescu, Grigore, "Beitrage zur Kenntnis der Verteilung der Eier von Tortrix viridana L. auf den Zweigen in Hinblick auf die Abschatzung der Befallsintensitat" [in German]. Beitr. Ent., vol.5: pp.462-472, 10 figs. 1955. Plot of egg distribution along twig follows regular curve, greater concentration being near tip; initial slope of curve is a measure of expected population size. [P. B.]

Eliot, N., "Dragon-fly preying on Humming-bird Hawk Moth/' Entomologist, vol.88: p.21. 1955. Macroglossa stellatarum.

Eliot, N., "A natural check to a Gypsy Moth plague." Entomologist, vol.89: pp 5-8. 1956. Records larvaevorid parasite. Also records parasites (2 new records) of Liby-thea celtis k Nymphalis antiopa. [P. B.]

Elton, E. T. G., "Infestation of 'moll' sheets by Achroia grisella Fabr. (Lep., Pyra-lidae)" [in Dutch; English summary]. Ent. Berichten, vol.16: pp.12-14. 1956. Larvae reported attacking material (modified cork) used as pinning; sheets in insect boxes. [P.B]

Ene, M., & H. Almasan, "Destruction of eggs of the Gypsy Moth {Lymantria dispar L.) by insectivores in the forests of Badadag" [in Roumanian]. Revista Padurilor, vol.70: pp.225-226. 1955. [Not seen].

Etcheverry C, Maria, "Identificaciones lepidopterologicas" [in Spanish; English summary], Rev. chilena Ent., vol.3: pp.126-131. 1954. Records following spp. bred from alfalfa in Chile: Hemiargus ramon, Leptotes trigemmatus, Laphygma frugiperda, Rachiplusia ni, Prodenia eridania, Anticarsia gemmatilis, Heliothis armigera; key to adults. [P.B.]

Evans, William H., "Foodplants of Pero macdunnoughi." Lepid. Neivs, vol.10: p.168. 1957.

Fallig, P. W., "The Ichneumonidae or parasitic Hymenoptera of Georgia." Emory Univ. Mus. Bull. no.9: 78pp. 1950. Lists hosts, including numerous Lepidoptera; no host index. [P. B.]

Fearnehough, T. D., "A note on rearing Hydriomena ruberata Freyer " Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol.64: p.88. 1952. Larval behaviour & pupation; reared on sallow. [P. B.]

Fearnehough, T. D., "Experiments with eggs of Lysandra coridon.J> Ent. Rec. & Journ. Var., vol.69: pp.230-231. 1957. When eggs containing fully formed larvae which appeared to be hibernating normally were opened, larvae emerged & began to feed. [P. B.]

Feddersen, Tage, "Mere om Calotcenia celsia,} [in Danish]. Ent. Meddelelser, vol 26: pp.506-507. 1953. These noctuids are attracted to flowering heads of Festuca & Calamagrostis. Sp. apparently well established in Denmark. [P. B.]

Ferriere, Ch,, "Les parasites de Lyonetia clerckella pres de Lausanne" [in French]. Mitt, schvueiz. ent. Ges., vol.25: pp.145-146. 1952. Records 8 parasites & their frequency. [P.B,]

Ferriere, Ch., "Parasites de Lyonetia clerckella en Valais (Hym. Chalcidoidea)" [in French]. Mitt, schweiz. ent. Ges., vol.25: pp.29-40. 1952. Describes 6 eulophids (2 new spp.) reared from this moth. [P. B.]

Ferriere, Ch., "Observations sur les parasites de Phyponomeute du pommier" [in French]. Mitt, schiveiz. ent. Ges., vol.26: pp.149-150. 1953. Records 11 parasites of Hyponomeuta malinellus. [P. B.]

Fiedler, H. G., "Biologie und Bekampfung der KafFeeminiermotte Ostafrikas unter Beriicksichtigung des Klimas" [in German]. Zeitschr. angeiv. Ent., vol.31: pp.38-76, 8 figs. 1949. Biology and control of Leucoptera caffeina and L. coffeella. The moths are similar but differ in structure and habits at all stages (which are carefully described). Some parasites recorded. [P. B.]

Fiedler, O. G. H., "Entomologisches aus Afrika (Beobachtungen (iber Kaffeeschadlinge). IV. 1st der Kaffeeziinsler wirklich ein Schadling?" [in German]. Zeitschr. angew. Ent., vol.32: pp.304-306. 1950. Biology of Thliptoceras octoguttale (Pyralididae) on coffee. [P.B.]

Fife, L. C, C. B. Cowan, & J. W. Davis, "Factors influencing winter carryover of Pink Bollworm in central Texas." Journ. econ. Ent., vol.50: pp.642-644. 1957. Effects of weather and host plant conditions on overwintering of Pectinophora gossypiella. [W. C]

Figueroa Potes, Adalberto, "El cogollero del tomate en el Valle del Cauca. Keiferia lycopersicella (Busk) Lepidoptera — Gelechiidae" [in Spanish; English summary]. Acta agron., Palmira, vol.1: pp.1-18. 1950. Biology & control; brief description of stages. [P. B.]

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Finlayson, L. H., & V. Ann Walters, "Abnormal metamorphosis in saturniid moths infected by a microsporidian." Nature, vol.180: pp.713-714. 1957. Infection of Hyalophora cecropia, Anther<za pernyi, & A. polyphemus with Nose ma sp. results in adults with some pupal, or even larval, structures. Parasite apparently upsets hormone balance locally. [P. B.]

Fischer, Ch., ''Quelques indications concernant I'elevage et I'hivernage de Gastropacha quercifolia O. et G. populifolia Esp." [in French]. Bull. Soc. ent. Mulhouse, 1948: pp.86-88. 1948. Notes on biology & rearing. [P. B.]

Fischer, Franz, "Zur Zucht der Raupen von Heliothis scutosa, Schiff." [in German]. Ent. Nachrichtenhl. osterr. und schweizer Ent., vol.3: pp.183-184. 1951. Foodplants Artemisia, Anthemis arvensis. [P. B.]

Fischer, Franz, "Interessante Beobachtungen bei einigen bekannten Noctuiden" [in German]. Ent. Nachrichtenhl. osterr. und sch<weizer Ent., vol.4: pp.38-43. 1952. Rearing notes on Perigrapha cincta, Hylomania conspicillaris, & Episema glaucina.

fp-B-].

Flores, Hilario, "Acerca de la atraccion sexual a distancia en los lepidopteros" [in

Spanish]. Graellsia, vol.8: pp.19-22. 1950. Shows that attraction of $ by virgin $

cannot be by electromagnetic radiation. [P. B.] de Fluiter, H. J., "Insecten, schadelijk bij het kruisingswerk met populieren" [in Dutch].

Tijdschr. Ent., vol.94: pp.vii-xi. 1951. Records Amathes circellaris, A. lota, Epiblema

nisella, Steganoptycha minutana, & Tachyptilia populella, damaging Populus. [P. B.] Foltin, Hans, "Neues und Wissenwertes aus Oberosterreich. Biologisches liber einige

Falterarten" [in German]. Zeitschr. wiener ent. Ges., vol.39: pp.407-411. 1954.

Biological notes on Cerura furcula, Hoplitis milhauseri, Hadena gemina, Amphipyra

livida, & Hylophila prasinana; describes 2nd generation adults of last. [P. B.] Ford, Leonard T., uEthmia bipunctella Fabr." Ent. Gaz., vol.1: p.28. 1950. Describes

egg and larva; foodplant Echium vulgare. [P. B.] Ford, Leonard T., <(Ethmia terminella Fletcher (sexpunctella Hiibner)." Ent. Gaz.,

vol.2: p.139. 1951. Describes larva; foodplant Echium. [P.B.] Ford, L. T., "Notes on Microlepidoptera." "Winter work for the microlepidopterist."

Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol.67: pp.294-295, 328-329. 1955. Foodplants & methods

of collecting various British spp. [P. B.] Ford, L. T., "A note on the ova and larva of Heterographis oblitella (Zeller) (Lep:

Phycitidae)." Ent. Gazette, vol.8: p.27. 1957. Ford, R. L. E., "Insects associated with the plant (Enanthe phellandrium." Ent. Gaz.,

vol.! : p.27. 1950. Depressaria nervosa feeds on flowers, D. ultimella in stems; two

parasites recorded. [P. B.] Fountain, H. G., "The life history of Parage megcera Linn." Proc. Birmingham nat.

Hist, philos. Soc, vol.18: pp.29-30. 1949. Description of all stages & emergence.

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Fransen, J. J., & P. Nieuwdorp, "De invloed van de voedselplant op de ontwikkeling van de Ringelrups {Malacosoma neustria L.)" [in Dutch]. Medded. Direct. Tuin-bouiv, vol.12: pp.404-405. 1949. Comparson of larval development on 20 spp. of trees. [P. B.]

Franz, Jost, "Ein Vergleich des europaischen und des nordarikanischen Tannentrieb-wicklers (Choristoneura murinana (Hb.) und C. fumiferana (Clem))" [in German; English summary]. Zeitschr. Pflanzenkrankh., vol64: pp.578-584, 4 figs. 1957. Points out great similarity in biology of these spp., & some differences in larval behaviour. [P. B.]

Franz, J., & A. Krieg, "Virosen europaischer Forstinsekten" [in German; English summary]. Zeitschr. Pflanzenrankh., vol. 64: pp. 1-9. 1957. Survey of viruses recorded from European forest insects (mainly Lepidoptera—13 spp.) and general discussion of their biological significance. [P. B.]

Fraser, F. C, (<Argynnis aglaja L. (Lep. Nymphalidas) the prey of a frog, Rana tempor-aria L." Ent. mo. Mag., vol. 88: p. 199. 1952.

Fraser, F. C, "Cerura vinula (L.) (Lep., Notodontidae) larva feeding on Salix repens L." Ent. mo. Mag., vol. 90: p. 251. 1954. New foodplant record. [P. B.]

Fraser, F. C, "High infestation of larvae of Dasychira fascelina (L.) (Lep., Lyman-triidae) by Amblyteles fossorius (L.) (Hym., Ichneumonidae)." Ent. mo. Mag., vol. 90: p. 238. 1954.

Fraser, F. C, "Duplicated beak-marks on wing of Nymphalis to (L.) (Lep., Nymphali-dae)." Ent. mo. Mag., vol. 90: p. 3, 1 fig. 1954.

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Fraser, F. C, "High mortality of larvae of Euphydryas aurinia (Rott.) (Lep., Nymph-alidae) from parasitization by Apanteles bignelli Marsh. (Hym., Braconidae)." Ent. mo. Mag., vol. 90: p. 253. 1954.

Fukazawa, Hiromu, "Observation on the hatching of eggs of Luehdorfia puziloi Er-schov. (Papilionidae)" [in Japanese]. Shin Konchu, vol. 4, no. 10: pp. 14-16, 2 figs., 3 tables. 1951.

Fukuda, Haruo, "Yearly life-cycle of Celastrina alboccerulea Moore in Kyushu (Lycaen-idae)." Shin Konchu, vol. 6, no. 5: pp. 21-22. 1953. Foodplants: Prunus (Rosaceae), Dicalix (Symplocaceae), Ilex (Aquifoliaceae), & Viburnum (Caprifoliaceae). [T.I.]

Fullaway, D. T., "New species of Hymenoptera." Proc. Hawaiian ent. Soc, vol. 16: pp. 40-44. 1956. Includes parasites reared from Cremastobombycia lantanella, Myelois ceratoriue, & Opogona sp. [P. B.]

Gabler, H., "Nonnenauftreten in Sachsen" [in German]. Allg. Forstzeitschr., vol.2: pp.108-109. 1947. Outbreak of Lymantria monacha; notes on population density, mortality, & predators. [P. B ]

Gabler, Hellmuth, "Beobachtungen iiber den Kiefernprozessionsspinner" [in German]. Zeitschr. Pflanzenkrankh., vol.58: pp.92-96, 4 figs. 1951. Notes on biology & control of Cnethocampa pinivora. [P. B.]

Gabler, Hellmuth, "Die Tachine Carcelia processioncea Rtzbg. als Parasit des Kiefern-prozessionsspinners Cnethocampa pinivora Tr." [in German]. Zeitschr. angeiv. Ent., vol.34: pp.294-296, 3 figs. 1952. Notes on biology and morphology of parasite; mentions some other larvaevorid flies attacking Cnethocampa. [P.B.]

Gabler, Hellmuth, "Beitrag zur Kenntnis von tierischen Forstsamenschadlingen" [in German]. Beitr. Ent., vol.3: pp.479-487, 8 figs. 1953. Biology of Epiblema penkleri-ana, E. nisella, Orthosia circellaris, Xanthia gilvago, & other insects attacking buds & catkins of various trees. [P. B.]

Garces O., Carlos, & Luis Gallego F., "Algunas enfermedades y plagas que atacan al Manzano en Antioquia" [in Spanish]. Rev. Facult. nac. Agron., Medellin, vol.7: pp.443-494, 20 figs. 1947. Notes on biology & control of pests of apple in Colombia, including Carpocapsa pomonella, Automeris janus, & Phobetron hipparchio; poor figures of larvae & adults. [P. B.]

Gardiner, B. O. C, "Wasps attacking Pieris brassiae L." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol.64: p.355. 1955.

Gardiner, Brian O. C, "Some observations on breeding Catocala fraxini L." Ent. Rec. & Journ Far., vol.68: pp.202-205. 1956. Successful rearing, through 2 generations, on Black Poplar. [P. B.]

Gardner, F. W., "Breeding of Psodos coracina Esp." Ent. Gaz. vol.1: pp.47-48, 1 fig. 1950. Describes early stages; reared on Calluna vulgaris and Erica darleyensis. [P.B.]

Gauss, Rudolf, "Die Larchenminiermotte Coleophora laricella Hb., ein neuer Schadling and der Douglasie?" [in German]. Zeitschr. angeiv. Ent., vol.40: pp.52-54, 2 figs. Feb. 1957. Reports of this sp. mining needles of Douglas Fir.. [P. B.]

Gavrilovic, Dusanka, & Ljubodras Jankovic, "Ecological observations on caterpillar Gypsy Moth {Lymantria dispart.) 1950-51" [in Serbian; English summary]. Acad. serbe Sci. XXXI, Inst. Ecol. Biogeogr., no.4: pp.113-137, 8 figs. 1953. Most larval hatching from 6 to 10 A.M., none at night. New larvae at 17°— 20° C. fast for 4-6 days before feeding. Molting solitary for 1st & 2nd instars, social later. $ larvae molt 5 times, 9 9 6 (80%) or 5 (20%) times. Larvae feed (or at least defecate) most at night. [C. R.]

Gavrilovic-Zecevic, Dusanka, "Contribution to the knowledge of the Gypsy Moth's laying at Ada Huja 1949/50" [in Serbian; English summary]. Acad, serbe Sci. XXXI, Inst. Ecol. Biogeogr., no.4: pp.93-111, 5 figs. 1953. Detailed analysis of ovi-position sites. [C. R.]

Geier, P. "Enseignements ecologiques du recensement par sondage d'un grand ensemble de pontes de Caccecia rosana L. (Lep., Tortricidae), exposees aux attaques d'un parasite (Trichogramma caccecia Marchal, Hym., Chalcididae) et de predateurs ornithoi-ogiques" [in French; English summary]. Mitt, schiueiz. ent. Ges., vol.29: pp.19-40, 8 figs. 1956. Describes method of sampling for studying distribution of C. rosana egg masses in orchard. Describes distribution of clusters (not uniform). Considers effects of parasite on population negligible; bird predation, directed against the most dense concentrations of egg clusters, may support rather than diminish the abundance of the species. [P. B.]

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Geier, P., "Observations sur les parasites du Carpocapse (Cydia pomonella L.) pres de Geneve" [in French; English summary]. Revue suisse Zool., vol.64-: pp 497-525, 19 figs. 1957. Records 6 larval parasites & 2 hyperparasites; describes biology of parasites & their effects on Codling Moth populations. [P. B.]

Geoffrion, Roger, "Influence de divers facteurs ecologiques sur la fecondite de la cochy-lis (Clysia ambiguella Hb.) et du carpocapse (Laspeyresia pomonella L.)" [in French]. C. R. Acad. Sci., Paris, vol.241: pp.1222-1225. 1955. Reduction or absence of light during larval period reduces number of eggs laid. [P. B.]

Hinton, H. E., "Protective devices of endopterygote pupae" Trans. Soc. Brit. Ent., vol.12: pp,49-92, 23 figs. 1952. Deals with passive methods (pensile cocoons, protective or warning color, protective resemblance) and active devices; the latter include mandibles, stridulatory organs, "gin traps" of hardened cuticle between adjacent, movable segments, etc. Distinguishes between devices effective against large (mostly vertebrate) and small predators. A stimulating paper on a neglected subject. [P.B.]

Hinton, H. E., "The larvae of the species of Tineidae of economic importance." Bull. ent. Res., vol.47: pp.251-346, 216 figs. 1956. Describes larvae of 32 spp., with figures of setal patterns & other structural characters; key to these larvae. Notes on habits of 16 other spp. [P.B.]

Hinz, Rolf, "Zur Systematik und Okologie der Ichneumoniden I (Hym.)" [in German]. Deutsche ent. Zeitschr., N.F., vol.4: pp.86-90. 1957. Records parasites of Pieris hrassicce, Gonepteryx rhamni, & Miana ophiogramma. [P.B.]

Hiraga, Sota, "Breeding of Celastrina sugitanii Matsumura (Lycaenidae)" [in Japanese]. Essa Konchu Dohokai Kaiho, vol.6: pp.83-89, 5 figs. 1952. Foodplant: /Esculus turbinata. [T.I.]

Hiraga, Sota, "Life-history of Erebia niphonica Janson (Satyridae)" [in Japanese]. Essa Konchu Dohokai Kaiho, vol.6: pp.1-5, 5 figs. 1952. Foodpiants: grasses. [T.I.]

Hiraga, Sota, "Life of Maculinea arionides (Lycasnidae)" [in Japanese]. Shin Konchu, vol.5, no.2: pp.16-18, 3 figs. 1952. Preliminary report on the phyto-predaceous habit. [T.I.]

Hiromoto, Senta, "Growth of caterpillars (Papilionidae)" [in Japanese], Shin Konchu, vol.5, no.l: pp.14-18, 2 figs., 8 tables. 1952. Weights of consumed leaves, excretion, and increase in larval weights are measured and compared in each larval instar of Papilio xuthus, P. protenor demetrius, & Menelaides alcinous. [T.I.]

Hirose, Makoto, "A mass of eggs produced by the joint laying of two or more females of Neozephyrus taxila (Lycaenidse)" [in Japanese]. Shin Konchu, vol.5, no.4: pp. 34-35. 1952.

Hodgson, S. B., uBiston betularia attacked by a wasp." Entomologist, vol.90: p.243. 1957.

Hoffman, Emil, "Biologische Beobachtungen bei unseren heimischen Parnassius-Arten der apollo-Gruppe" [in German]. Ent. Nachrichtenbl., Vienna, vol.1: pp.79-86. 1954. Notes on rearing & biology of P. apollo, P. delius, & P. phcebus styriacus. Points out that size of P. apollo adults depends on food plant; those reared on Se-dum maximum are larger than those fed S. album. [P.B.]

Holloway, Paul H., "Insects and ivy-bloom." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol.63: pp.275-277. 1956. Records insect visitors, especially moths. [P.B.]

Houtman, G., "Twee mineerders, schadelijk voor het appelblad: Nepticula malella Hb. en Phytomyza heringiana Hendel" [in Dutch]. Ent. Berichten, vol.14: pp.67-70, 6 figs. 1952. Notes on biology of these miners in apple leaves. [P.B.]

Howard, J. O. T., l<Celerio gain Schiff. at Dorking." "Breeding Celerio galii Schiff." Ent. Rec. & Journ. Far., vol.67: pp. 235-236, 277-278. 1955. Account of rearing a British immigrant. [P.B.]

Howarth, T. G., "Notes on Catocala fraxini L. - a British resident species." Ent. Gaz., vol.1: pp.41-44, 4 figs. 1950. Describes rearing; photos of larvae. The species appears to be resident in Kent. [P.B.]

Howarth, T. G., "Notes on the life history of Margaronia unionalis Hbn." Ent. Gaz. vol.1: pp.87-88, 1 fig. 1950. Describes early stages; figures pupa. Reared on Jas-minum officinale. [P.B.]

Howe, R. W., & J. A. Freeman, "Insect infestation of West African produce imported into Great Britain." Bull. ent. Res., vol.46: pp.643-668, 8 figs. 1955. Reports on stored products pests found in shipments of ground nuts, cocoa, and some other materials ; Ephestia cautella, Corcyra cephalonica, and Plodia interpunctella found in many shipments of all types. [P.B.]