Biology and systematics of the New World Phyllocnistis Zeller leafminers of the avocado genus Persea (Lepidoptera, Gracillariidae) [PDF]
Four New World species of Phyllocnistis Zeller are described from serpentine mines in Persea (Family Lauraceae). Phyllocnistis hyperpersea, new species, mines the upper leaf surfaces of avocado, Persea americana Mill., and red bay, Persea borbonia (L ...
Davis, Donald, Wagner, David
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The morphology of the immature stages of the weevil Plinthus (Caucasoplinthus) alternans Reitter, 1888 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Molytinae) [PDF]
The last-instar larva and pupa of the Western Caucasian weevil Plinthus alternus are described for the first time. The species develops on widespread in subalpine landscapes sorrel Rumex alpinus.
Yu.G. Arzanov
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Description of the immature stages of Stenocrates agricola Dechambre & Hardy (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Cyclocephalini) with redescription of the adult and discussion of its tribal position [PDF]
The enigmatic genus Stenocrates Burmeister has 52 species that are widely distributed from Mexico to Argentina, but mainly in South America. In the present study, the larva of the third instar and pupa of Stenocrates agricola Dechambre & Hardy, 2004 are ...
MARIO G. IBARRA-POLESEL +2 more
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Natural Enemies of Cranberry Fruitworm, \u3ci\u3eAcrobasis Vaccinii\u3c/i\u3e, (Lepidoptera: Pyraudae) in Michigan Highbush Blueberries [PDF]
A two-year study was conducted in Michigan highbush blueberries to determine the complex of parasitoids attacking cranberry fruitworm, Acrobasis vaccinii. Eight parasitoid species and one fungal pathogen were collected.
Howitt, Angus J +3 more
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Based on reared material, all the immature stages of Emus hirtus (Linnaeus, 1758) are described. This is an especially interesting species of rove beetle because it looks very striking, hunts dung-inhabiting insects, has a patchy distribution and is a ...
Qing-Hao ZHAO, Alexey SOLODOVNIKOV
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Fungi Recorded on Folivorous Lepidoptera: High Diversity Despite Moderate Prevalence
The knowledge about the diversity and ecological role of entomopathogenic fungi is primarily based on agroecosystems whereas information derived from natural insect populations is much more limited.
Robin Gielen +3 more
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Pomegranate moth is the most dangerous pest of pomegranate bushes in the conditions of the Western part of Azerbaijan [PDF]
The pomegranate moth (Euzophera punicacella Mocre.) is the most widespread and well-known pest of pomegranate bushes in the western part of Azerbaijan. The loss of yield from the pomegranate moth (Euzophera punicacella Mocre.) in the pomegranate orchards
F.A. Guliyev, L.A. Huseynova
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Deletion of proteasomal subunit S5a/Rpn10/p54 causes lethality, multiple mitotic defects and overexpression of proteasomal genes in Drosophila melanogaster [PDF]
The regulatory complex of the 26S proteasome is responsible for the selective recognition and binding of multiubiquitinated proteins. It was earlier shown that the subunit S5a/Rpn10/p54 of the regulatory complex is the only cellular protein capable of ...
Andó, István +7 more
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We described immature stages of Nilio (Nilio ) brunneus Thomson, 1860 and provide a supplementary description for adults, including new data on the anatomy of the female and male terminalia. We observed N.
Sergio Aloquio, Cristiano Lopes-Andrade
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Se describe un caso teratológico correspondiente a una hemibraquilitría en el élitro derecho de un ejemplar hembra de Macraspis chrysis (Linnaeus), recolectado en El Nisperal, El Valle de Antón, Provincia de Coclé, Panamá.
Manuel D. Barria G.
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