{"title":"A new spittlebug of the genus Aphrophora Germar, 1821 (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae) abundant on invasive iceplant, Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N. E. Brown (Aizoaceae), in coastal California","authors":"V. Thompson","doi":"10.3956/2021-97.3.105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3956/2021-97.3.105","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract. A spittlebug of the genus Aphrophora Germar, 1821 (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea: Aphrophoridae) occurs in profusion on many coastal California populations of invasive exotic iceplant, Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N. E. Brown (Aizoaceae), a spreading, mat-forming, perennial succulent. Described here as Aphrophora moscoviciae sp. nov., it occurs along the Pacific Coast and San Francisco Bay, from Marin County south to at least Ventura County, and achieves remarkably high population levels in some localities, with a maximum density of 2700 nymphs/m2, an apparent world record for spittlebugs. While it appears to be endemic to California, native hosts are unknown. It shares habitats with three demonstrated spittlebug vectors of the plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa Wells et al. (Xanthomonadaceae), including one, Philaenus spumarius (Linnaeus, 1758), that is common on iceplant. This suggests that it could play a role in broader transmission networks among cultivated and wild plants.","PeriodicalId":56098,"journal":{"name":"Pan-Pacific Entomologist","volume":"97 1","pages":"105 - 128"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46551940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Populations of the invasive Mediterranean red bug, Scantius aegyptius (Linnaeus, 1758) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pyrrhocoridae), now widely established around Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.","authors":"A. W. Meeds, M. J. Plagens","doi":"10.3956/2021-97.3.129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3956/2021-97.3.129","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract. The invasive pyrrhocorid bug, Scantius aegytpius (Linnaeus, 1758), was first reported in the United States from California in 2009, and the authors now report its spread to neighboring Arizona for the first time and analyze its distribution within the state. Vouchered physical specimens and photographic records confirm the presence of the species in Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, and photographic records additionally suggest the presence of the species in Coconino County. Notes regarding the biology and seasonality of the species are included, along with discussion on the usefulness of the community science resources iNaturalist and BugGuide for tracking the spread of some newly emergent invasive species.","PeriodicalId":56098,"journal":{"name":"Pan-Pacific Entomologist","volume":"97 1","pages":"129 - 138"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47899455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Descriptions of three new North American species and an unknown female in the family Ammoplanidae (Hymenoptera), with updated keys to the genera","authors":"Norman J. Smith","doi":"10.3956/2021-97.3.161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3956/2021-97.3.161","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract. Three new species, Ammoplanus yanegai sp. nov., Timberlakena vitrea sp. nov., and Mohavena woolleyi sp. nov., are described in the Hymenoptera family Ammoplanidae. Also, the unknown female of Parammoplanus penrosei N. Smith, 2012b is described. Updated keys to these genera are included.","PeriodicalId":56098,"journal":{"name":"Pan-Pacific Entomologist","volume":"97 1","pages":"161 - 174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46006552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Pitcairn, P. Pratt, B. Villegas, V. Popescu, C. Borkent, A. M. Reddy
{"title":"Biological control of water hyacinth, Pontederia crassipes (C. Mart.) Solms (Pontederiaceae), in California: release and re-distribution of biological control agents 1987–2006","authors":"M. Pitcairn, P. Pratt, B. Villegas, V. Popescu, C. Borkent, A. M. Reddy","doi":"10.3956/2021-97.2.55","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3956/2021-97.2.55","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract. Water hyacinth, Pontederia crassipes (C. Mart.) Solms (Pontederiaceae), is a serious aquatic weed in lakes, ponds, and waterways in California and around the world. Three insects, the weevils Neochetina eichhorniae Warner, 1970, Neochetina bruchi Hustache, 1926 (Coleoptera: Brachyceridae), and a leaf moth Niphograpta albiguttalis (Warren, 1889) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) were released at four sites in 1982–1987 for the biological control of water hyacinth in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Here we report on statewide efforts to distribute the biological control agents outside the Delta and subsequent surveys to determine insect establishment. From 1987–2006, the three insects were redistributed to seven locations in five counties (Fresno, Los Angeles, Merced, Sacramento, and Santa Cruz) in California. Surveys in 2018–2020 found both Neochetina weevils at two locations in Merced County and one location in Sacramento County. No weevils were found at release locations in the upper San Joaquin River and associated waterways in western Fresno County or at the release location in Santa Cruz County. Plants at the release locations in Los Angeles County and eastern Fresno County had been eradicated and not sampled in this survey. These recoveries expand the known locations of Neochetina weevils in central California. The hyacinth moth, N. albiguttalis, was not recovered.","PeriodicalId":56098,"journal":{"name":"Pan-Pacific Entomologist","volume":"97 1","pages":"55 - 66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45591073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Molecular taxonomy of Korean Cafius Stephens, 1829 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Staphylininae) with description of a new species","authors":"JAE-SEOK Lee, Yong-Jae Shin, K. Ahn","doi":"10.3956/2021-97.2.45","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3956/2021-97.2.45","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract. A species delimitation study of Korean Cafius Stephens, 1829 using molecular characters (COI and 28S) is presented. Six coastal species are recognized, one of which is described as Cafius calculosus Lee & Ahn sp. nov. in the intertidal zone of the southern part of the Korean peninsula based on morphological and molecular characters. The new species is closely related and very similar to C. mimulus (Sharp, 1874). Interspecific genetic divergence of COI using uncorrected p-distance ranged from 10.77% to 18.78%, while intraspecific divergence ranged from 0.00% to 2.51% among six Korean Cafius species. All six species were each strongly supported as a single lineage using COI and 28S on both neighbor-joining and parsimony trees. A description, habitus photograph and diagnostic characters of the new species and a key to the species of Korean Cafius are provided to facilitate identification.","PeriodicalId":56098,"journal":{"name":"Pan-Pacific Entomologist","volume":"97 1","pages":"45 - 54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46938906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diet of Octogomphus specularis (Hagen in Selys, 1859) (Odonata: Gomphidae) nymphs in western Oregon, U.S.A. with incidental information on the diet of Cordulegaster dorsalis Hagen in Selys, 1858 (Odonata: Cordulegastridae) nymphs","authors":"Lauren Zatkos, I. Arismendi, W. Gerth","doi":"10.3956/2021-97.2.75","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3956/2021-97.2.75","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":56098,"journal":{"name":"Pan-Pacific Entomologist","volume":"97 1","pages":"75 - 79"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43064206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ching-Yu Shu, Hsueh-Lien Lai, Pei-Yin Lin, Kevin Chi-Chung Chou, M. Shelomi
{"title":"Preliminary studies on the effects of Taiwanese ritual smoke on Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) (Diptera: Culicidae)","authors":"Ching-Yu Shu, Hsueh-Lien Lai, Pei-Yin Lin, Kevin Chi-Chung Chou, M. Shelomi","doi":"10.3956/2021-97.2.67","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3956/2021-97.2.67","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract. Smoke from burning plants is a traditional spatial repellent against insects worldwide. Smoke is also commonly used in religious rituals. In Chinese folk religion and Taoism as practiced in Taiwan, Asiatic wormwood leaves, agarwood incense sticks, and joss paper (“ghost money”) are often burned or carried to pray for health or at festivals that overlap with peak mosquito seasons. The possibility exists that some of these rituals became popular due to repellent effects of the smoke reducing the impact of insect-vectored pathogens. The effects of these smokes on the Dengue-vectoring mosquito Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) (Diptera: Culicidae) was measured following the World Health Organization guidelines for spatial repellency testing. The chemical constituents of the smoke were identified using a solid-phase microextraction fiber for extraction followed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Smoke from wormwood weakly repelled mosquitoes and had some knock-down effects. Smoke from incense showed consistent but weak repellency effects, with no knock-down. Smoke from joss paper had no effect overall, with some mosquitoes seemingly attracted to the flames. While air pollution remains a concern regarding smoky incense, the possibility that mosquito-repelling volatiles can be isolated from the incense and utilized without smoke justifies deeper investigation into the source of these repellent effects.","PeriodicalId":56098,"journal":{"name":"Pan-Pacific Entomologist","volume":"97 1","pages":"67 - 74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49507311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New country record for Lepidocnemeplatia laticollis (Champion, 1885) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) from Guatemala","authors":"R. Zack, José Monzón-Sierra, R. Sites","doi":"10.3956/2021-97.2.81","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3956/2021-97.2.81","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":56098,"journal":{"name":"Pan-Pacific Entomologist","volume":"97 1","pages":"81 - 84"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43653020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. G. Cupul-Magaña, Eric E. G. Clua, José de Jesús Adolfo Tortolero-Langarica
{"title":"First record of the centipede Rhysida longipes (Newport, 1845) (Scolopendromorpha: Scolopendridae) from Clipperton Island, Eastern Pacific Ocean","authors":"F. G. Cupul-Magaña, Eric E. G. Clua, José de Jesús Adolfo Tortolero-Langarica","doi":"10.3956/2021-97.2.85","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3956/2021-97.2.85","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":56098,"journal":{"name":"Pan-Pacific Entomologist","volume":"97 1","pages":"85 - 87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47145678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In memoriam: Richard Garcia (1930–2019) an outstanding colleague and scientist","authors":"W. Tozer, V. Resh, B. S. Des Rochers","doi":"10.3956/2021-97.2.89","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3956/2021-97.2.89","url":null,"abstract":"In memoriam: Richard Garcia (1930–2019) an outstanding colleague and scientist WILLIAM E. TOZER*, VINCENT H. RESH AND BARBARA S. DES ROCHERS 6165 Sarita Street, La Mesa, California 91942, U.S.A. Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720-3114, U.S.A. Berkeley City College, 2050 Center Street, Berkeley, California 94704, U.S.A. *Corresponding author. E-mail: tbill3120@gmail.com","PeriodicalId":56098,"journal":{"name":"Pan-Pacific Entomologist","volume":"97 1","pages":"89 - 102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45142178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}