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MINUTES OF THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PACIFIC SLOPE SECTION OF THE LEPIDOPTERISTS' SOCIETY
SEPTEMBER 5-7, 1969, LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
Friday, Sept. 5
The formal meetings took place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History in Exposition Park. On Friday afternoon some of the early arrivals visited the Entomology Section in the museum building. The collections were available for study, and as is known by many, it is especially rich in Lepidoptera; it contains many older specimens taken by pioneer collectors in the "classic" Southern California localities. Dr. C. L. Hogue was host, and as member of the program committee, arranged the subsequent dinner, luncheon and banquet.
Later, an informal social gathering for cocktails and dinner took place at a nearby restaurant on Figueroa St. This included a few of the later arrivals. Proceedings gained momentum with an after-dinner "beer-bust" at an adjoining "water-hole."
Saturday, Sept. 6
Members and guests gathered at the museum building for registration and informal discussion. Coffee and doughnuts, compliments of the Lorquin Entomological Society, were available.
Shortly after 10 a.m. the meeting was called to order by Dr. C. L. Hogue. R. L. Langston was unanimously elected Secretary pro tern. Dr. J. W. Tilden was elected chairman of the Resolutions Committee.
The Address of Welcome by Dr. Herbert Friedmann, LACMNH Museum Director was read in his absence by Dr. Hogue.
The Presidential Address by Dr. David Hardwick, Canada Dept. of Agriculture was also read in his absence. It was stated that the 1970 meeting will be held in conjunction with the National Meeting in Carson City, Nevada.
E. J. Newcomer, Yakima, Wash., informed the group that, on the basis of the mailings of the NEWS, the Society has enjoyed a 33% increase in members.
Dr. Hogue announced the retirement of Lloyd M. Martin on July 31, 1969, and that at the time of the meetings, Mr. Martin was visiting museums in Europe. A "Best Wishes" card was placed at the coffee table, to be signed by the Lepidopterists.
The Saturday morning session included two formal presentations: Papilio hybrid studies—Fred Thorne, El Cajon, Calif. Hand pairing of Papilios—William Hedges, Lakeside, Calif.
A showing of slides, with Carl Goodpasture as projectionist included: Nevada collecting spots—Peter Herlan, Carson City, Nevada Alaskan butterfly life—Kenelm Philip, Fairbanks, Alaska (narrated in his absence
by Carl Goodpasture). Colias of the Palearctic compared to the Nearctic—William Hovanitz, Arcadia,
Calif. Collecting spots in Oregon—Warners, Steen Mtns.—E. J. Newcomer, Yakima,
Wash. Speyeria leto pugatensis, gynandoniorph from northwestern California—Sterling
Mattoon, Chico, Calif. "The five mountain ranges around Albuquerque" plus slides of Speyeria, Ca-tocala, etc.—Richard Holland, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The meeting was then adjourned for a group luncheon at the restaurant on Figueroa St. Generous portions were served, and no long speeches occurred.
At 1:35 p.m. the meeting was called to order by Dr. J. W. Tilden. Mrs. Charles
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Hogue was introduced as the hostess for the Saturday afternoon Ladies Program. The program included a visit to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The Saturday afternoon session consisted of several studies: Distributional patterns of California moths—Ronald Leuschner, Gardena, Calif. Microlepidoptera associated with oaks in California—Paul Opler, Albany, Calif. Mechanisms of sex pheromone communication among moths—Harry Shorey, Riverside, Calif.
A brief coffee-doughnut break ensued, then back to the tight schedule. A collecting trip in northern latitudes and "Rediscovery of Pieris napi colei"— Don Eff, Boulder, Colorado (read in his absence by Dr. Tilden).
An Open Forum on Nomenclature was next on the agenda, led by the following panelists:
Paddy McHenry, Burbank, Calif.—"Introduction to nomenclature." E. J. Newcomer, Yakima, Wash.—"Pronunciation."
Lively discussion followed, but was cut short because of the lateness of the hour. Before closing, Dr. J. A. Powell, Berkeley, Calif., gave a report on the Lepidopterists' Society meeting in East Lansing, Michigan, June 16-17, 1969. The meeting was then adjourned by Dr. Tilden at 5:10 p.m.
The annual banquet was held at the Cockatoo Inn in Hawthorne, several miles down the freeway and dozens of stop-signals later. Following the sumptuous dinner, there was a showing of the Eugene O. Murman transparencies. These paintings shown through two projectors (some to indicate iridescence) were mostly of North American butterflies. It was ably narrated by Dr. John Garth, Allan Hancock Foundation, Los Angeles, Calif.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Members and guests again gathered at the LACMNH, with the meeting being called to order shortly after 9 a.m. by Dr. Hogue.
Elton O. Sette presided over the Sunday session, at which the following papers were presented: Co-existence of Plebejus in Southern California—Carl Goodpasture, Pasadena,
Calif. Relationships within the acmon group of Plebejus—Dr. J. W. Tilden, San Jose, Calif.
A short break was then taken to partake of coffee and doughnuts, again furnished by the Lorquin Entomological Society. The program resumed with: Butterflies of five central New Mexico mountain ranges—Richard Holland,
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Notes on rearing Speyeria—Sterling Mattoon, Chico, Calif. Evolution in the genus Argynnis—Dr. William Hovanitz, Arcadia, Calif. Anthocaris bionomics and distribution in the Great Basin—Rev. David L. Bauer, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
The "Collecting reports" next on the agenda were omitted because of the very crowded schedule. However, several Lepidoptera collections by various members had been on display during the two days, and reprints and mimeographed papers were made available.
The business meeting was then convened by Elton O. Sette.
The Society Library. Dr. Peter Bellinger, Northridge, Calif, reported on the status of the library. It has expanded considerably with the addition of many books and reprints. Also on file are the field season reports. Numerous scientific journals are received in exchange for our JOURNAL. These materials are available to all members, to borrow either in person or by mail.
Treasurer's report: Nelson Baker, Santa Barbara, Calif., reported that $95 is on deposit in the account. An additional $39 was received from registrations at the cur-
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rent meeting. However, from this, more than $12 was paid for banquet entertainment. Another $10 was used for postage and program printing. It was moved that the treasurer secure a permanent record book. A vote of confidence was given Nelson Baker to continue as the Pacific Slope Treasurer, with checking account rights to be extended to Dr. Hogue.
Dr. J. W. Tilden, Chairman, proposed the following resolutions:
1) That a vote of thanks be extended to Dr. Friedmann and the staff of the Los
Angeles County Museum for use of the facilities of the museum.
2) Also to Charles Hogue, Lloyd Martin, and Fred Thorne for their work in planning
the program and making arrangements for the meetings.
3) Also to the Lorquin Entomological Society for providing the coffee and snacks.
4) That the Secretary pro tern, be asked to extend to the President and Society an
invitation to meet jointly with the Pacific Slope Section in 1970 at Carson City.
5) That members of the Society and Registrants, wishing to take this opportunity of
acknowledging the contributions of Lloyd Martin to the Society and its individual members, extend their greetings to Mr. Martin on the occasion of his formal retirement, in the hope and expectation that he will in fact continue his activity for many more years.
6) That it is the sense of this meeting that the Lepidopterists' Society should begin
appropriate action, as a body, and in conjunction with other organizations, to obtain protection for endangered species of insects, other animals and plants, and to preserve the natural ecology of North America and the rest of the World.
The first five were either passed or approved by acclamation. The sixth point on conservation entailed further discussion.
A motion was made by Fred Thorne that a committee be appointed for the Society to enter into the field of conservation. Paul Opler stated that the conservation issue had already been discussed at the National meeting. Further discussion revealed that conservation is a matter to be considered by the Society as a whole. Several people expressed opinions for and against. Subsequently the whole matter was tabled.
It was moved by Fred Thorne that the Society congratulate Peter Bellinger on the wonderful library work. Approval was unanimous.
Selection of 1970 meeting place and date: Paul Opler and Jon Shepard were on the committee for merging the National meeting with the Pacific Slope meeting, and Carson City was chosen. The location was agreeable to President Hardwick, Peter Herlan and others concerned. Charles Harbison suggested that the last weekend in June would be appropriate. This was not acted upon, but Herlan stated that any summer date chosen would be agreeable to the eastern group. Dr. Tilden proposed that we accept the recommendations from the established (Opler) committee. Dr. Powell amended the motion to accept in advance that date for the meeting ultimately decided on by the (to-be-elected) Program Chairman. Nelson Baker moved that we choose a definite date. The original (Tilden) motion was passed after much interim discussion. The amendment (Powell) was withdrawn by Powell. In summary, Noel La Due moved that the time and place be selected by the Program Committee. The motion passed, but most present were confused by this time. Opler moved that Herlan be in charge of local arrangements, and that David L. Bauer and Tilden be co-chairmen of the program committee. The motion was passed.
Selection of site for 1971 meeting: Paul Opler moved that the 1971 program committee be selected by the chairman of this session (Sette). Sette selected Thorne as Chairman, with the latter to be assisted by McHenry and Powell. The selection was approved.
Amid a last minute flurry of discussion and general visiting, the meeting was noisily adjourned. A few of the lingering members had a late lunch in the museum cafeteria; these and others also re-visited the Entomology Section.
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Attendance
Although most delegates were from California, five other states were represented. Members, guests and speakers who attended all or part of the meetings and banquet included:
N. W. Raker & wife, D. L. Rauer, P. F. Rellinger, R. W. Rreedlove, C. J. Callaghan (Utah), J. F. Emmel, M. Eloas, G. S. Forbes, J. Garth & wife, C. Goodpasture, C. F. Harbison, W. A. Hedges & wife, J. R. Heppner, P. J. Herlan (Nevada), C. L. Hogue & wife, R. Holland (New Mexico), W. Hovanitz & wife, K. C. Hughes, W. Klein, N. La Due & wife, J. Lane & date, R. L. Langston, R. Leuschner & wife, S. Mattoon & wife, P. McHenry, J. R. Mori, E. J. Newcomer (Washington), P. A. Opler & wife, R. Perkins & wife (Oregon), J. A. Powell, C. Quick, A. Rubbert & wife, C. A. Sekerman, O. E. Sette, O. A. Shields, H. Shorey, J. S. Snider, W. L. Swisher, Fred Thorne, K. Tidwell & wife (Utah), J. W. Tilden & wife, and M. Toliver (New Mexico).
Robert L. Langston (Secretary pro tern.), 3 Arlington Ave,, Berkeley 7, Calif.
INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON ZOOLOGICAL NOMENCLATURE
A. (n. s.) 85
Required six-month's notice is given on the possible use of plenary powers by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature in connection with the following names listed by case number:
1867. Suppression of Huebner's pamphlet Der Schmetterlinge Lepidoptera Linnaei europaisches Heer, circa 1790-1793.
1875. Suppression of Papilio saportae Huebner, 1828/32 (Insecta, Lepidoptera).
1876. Type-species for Agrotiphila Grote, 1875 (Insecta, Lepidoptera).
Comments should be sent in duplicate, citing case number, to the Secretary, International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, c/o Rritish Museum (Natural History), Cromwell Road, London S.W.7, England. Those received early enough will be published in the Rulletin of Zoological Nomenclature. November 1969
W. E. China, Assistant Secretary to the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature.