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Alexander S Konstantinov (Alex)
Systematic Entomology
Research Entomologist

Phone: (202) 382-1790
Fax: (202) 786-9422
SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGY LABORATORY, MRC-168
NMNH
P.O. BOX 37012
WASHINGTON, DC, 20013-7012

Projects
Systematics of Beetles Important to Agriculture, Arboriculture, and Biological Control
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 409942

Publications
Synopsis of warty leaf beetles genera of the world (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cryptocephalinae: Chlamisini) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chamorro-Lacayo, M.L., Konstantinov, A.S. 2009. Synopsis of warty leaf beetles genera of the world (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cryptocephalinae: Chlamisini). Zootaxa. 8:63-88.
A new Genus of Flea Beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from the South of Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Linzmeier, A.M., Konstantinov, A.S. 2009. A new genus of Flea Beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from the South of Brazil. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111(3):656-665.
Revision of Benedictus Scherer (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae) - (Book/Chapter)
Sprecher-Uebersax, E., Konstantinov, A.S., Prathapan, K.D., Doberl, M. 2009. Revision of Benedictus Scherer (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae). Biodiversity and Natural Heritage of the Himalaya. Erfurt, Germany:Verein der Freunde and Forderer des Naturkundemuseums Erfurt e.V.p. p. 475-514.
New genera and species of leaf beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from China and South Korea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopatin, I.K., Konstantinov, A.S. 2009. New genera and species of leaf beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from China and South Korea. Zootaxa. 2083:1-18.
First report of the occurrence of Phaelota in Borneo with a description of a new species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prathapan, K.D., Konstantinov, A.S. 2008. First report of the occurrence of Phaelota in Borneo with a description of a new species. Zootaxa. 4(3):333-335.
Descriptions of eight new species of Phaelota (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) with a new generic synonymy and a key to species of Indian subcontinent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prathapan, K.D., Konstantinov, A.S. 2009. Descriptions of eight new species of Phaelota (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) with a new generic synonymy and a key to species of Indian subcontinent. Zootaxa. 1991:1-27.
A new genus of moss inhabiting flea beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from Nicaragua - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S., Chamorro-Lacayo, M.L., Savini, V.P. 2009. A new genus of moss inhabiting flea beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from Nicaragua. Zootaxa. 63(1):1-12.
Book review: Leaf and Seed Beetles of South Carolina (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae and Orsodacnidae), by J. C. Ciegler - (Other)
Konstantinov, A.S. 2008. Book review: Leaf and Seed Beetles of South Carolina (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae and Orsodacnidae), by J. C. Ciegler. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110(4):1253-1254.
New generic synonyms in the Oriental flea beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S., Prathapan, K.D. 2008. New generic synonyms in the Oriental flea beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). The Coleopterists Bulletin. 62(3):381-418.
Insect Biodiversity in the Palearctic Region - (Book/Chapter)
Konstantinov, A.S., Korotyaev, B., Volkovitsh, M.G. 2009. Insect Biodiversity in the Palearctic Region. In: Foottit, R.G., Adler, P.H., editors. Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society. West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. p. 107-162.
Yaminia, a new genus of flea beetles from the Oriental Region (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S., Prathapan, K. 2008. Yaminia, a new genus of flea beetles from the Oriental Region (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). The Coleopterists Bulletin. 61(4):574-580.
Kashmirobia, a New Genus of Flea Beetles from the Oriental Region (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S., Prathapan, K.D. 2006. Kashmirobia, a new genus of flea beetles from the oriental region (coleoptera: chrysomelidae). Zootaxa. 1377:61-68.
Notes on Identity and Synonymy of Ivalia Jacoby (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) with Description of a New Species. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duckett, C.N., Prathapan, K.D., Konstantinov, A.S. 2006. Notes on identity and synonymy of ivalia jacoby (coleoptera: chrysomelidae) with description of a new species. Zootaxa. 1363:49-68.
A New Genus of Moss-Inhabiting Flea Beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from the Dominican Republic. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S., Chamorro-Lacayo, M.L. 2006. A new genus of moss-inhabiting flea beetles (coleoptera: chrysomelidae) from the Dominican Republic. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 61(4):275-290.
Comparative Morphology of the Female Genitalia and Some Abdominal Structures of Neotropical Cryptocephalini (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cryptocephalinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chamorro-Lacayo, L.M., Konstantinov, A.S. 2006. Comparative Morphology of the Female Genitalia and some Abdominal Structures of Neotropical Cryptocephalini (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cryptocephalinae). The Coleopterists Bulletin. 60(2)113-134.
Review of the Aphthona Gracilis Species Group (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Konstantinov, A.S. 2006. Review of the aphthona gracilis species group (coleoptera: chrysomelidae).. Proceedings of Russian Entomological Society. 77:178-188.
Some Insect Pests New to Florida Sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hall, D.G., Konstantinov, A.S., Hodges, G.S., Sosa, O., Welbourn, C., Westcott, R.L. 2005. Some insect pests new to Florida Sugarcane. Journal of American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 25:143-156.
Insect and Mites New to Florida Sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hall, D.G., Konstantinov, A.S., Hodges, G.S., Sosa, O., Welbourn, C., Westcott, R.L. 2005. Insect and mites new to Florida sugarcane. American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 25: 143-156.
Orisaltata, a New Genus of Flea Beetles from the Oriental Region (coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S., Prathapan, K.D. 2006. Orisaltata, a new genus of flea beetles from the Oriental region (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Zootaxa. 39-47.
New Species of Middle Asian Longitarsus Latreille with Discussion on Their Subgeneric Placement (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S. 2005. New species of Middle Asian Longitarsus Latreille with discussion on their subgeneric placement (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Zootaxa. 1056:19-42.
New Species of Clavicornaltica Scherer (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from Continental Asia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S., Duckett, C.N. 2005. New species of Clavicornaltica Scherer (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)from continental Asia. Zootaxa. 1037:49-64.
A Relict Crucifer, Sisymbrium Elatum C. Koch (Cruciferae), and Associated Phytophagous Beetles in Northeastern Turkey, with Redescription of Psylliodes Pallidicornis Heikertinger - (Book/Chapter)
Dorofeyev, V.I., Korotyaev, B.A., Konstantinov, A.S., Gultekin, L. 2005. A relict crucifer, Sisymbrium elatum C. Koch (Cruciferae), and associated phytophagous beetles in Northeastern Turkey, with redescription of Psylliodes pallidicornis Heikertinger. In: Konstantinov, A.S., Tishechkin, A.K. and Penev, L., editors. Contributions to systematics and biology of beetles: Papers celebrating the 80th birthday of Igor Konstantinovich Lopatin. Sofia-Moscow: Pensoft Publishers. p. 81-88.
Some Insects and Mites New to Florida Sugarcane - (Abstract)
Hall, D.G., Konstantinov, A.S., Hodges, G.S., Sosa, O., Wlebourn, C., Westcott, R.L. 2005. Some insects and mites new to Florida sugarcane. Journal of American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 25:111.
Genus Aphthona Chevrolat in Nepal (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S., Sprecher-Uebersax, E. 2005. Genus Aphthona Chevrolat in Nepal (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Entomologica Basilensia. Mitteilungen der Schweizerischen Entomologischen Gesellschaft. 78:173-220.
Zonal Features in the Distribution of Chaetocnema Species (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in the Eastern Europe and the Caucasus - (Abstract)
Konstantinov, A.S. 2005. Zonal features in the distribution of chaetocnema species (coleoptera: chrysomelidae) in the eastern europe and the caucasus . Meeting Abstract. 1:01/05/2005
Morphology of the Prothorax and Procoxa in the New World Cryptocephalini (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cryptocephalinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacayo, M.L., Konstantinov, A.S. 2004. Morphology of the prothorax and procoxa in the new world Cryptocephalini (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cryptocephalinae). ZOOTAXA. 676:1-46
Comparative Morphology of the Prothorax and Procoxa in the New World Cryptocephalini (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cryptocephalinae) and Hypothesis on Possible Movements of the Trochanter. - (Abstract)
Chamorro-Lacayo, M., Konstantinov, A.S. 2004. Comparative morphology of the prothorax and procoxa in the new world Cryptocephalini (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cryptocephalinae) and hypothesis on possible movements of the trochanter. Meeting Abstract. 1:150-152
Flea Beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Associated with Purple Loosestrife, Lythrum Salicaria, in Russia - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Dolgovskaya, M.Y., Konstantinov, A.S., Reznik, S.Y., Spencer, N.R., Volkovitsh, M.G. 2004. Flea beetles (coleoptera: chrysomelidae) associated with purple loosestrife, lythrum salicaria, in russia. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. P. 96-101.
Sexual Dimorphism and Size of Aedeagi in Apionid Weevils (coleoptera: Apionidae) and Flea Beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae): Why Some Masculine Males Have Small Aedeagi. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S., Korotyaev, B.A. 2004. Sexual dimorphism and size of aedeagi in apionid weevils (coleoptera: apionidae) and flea beetles (coleoptera, chrysomelidae): why some masculine males have small aedeagi.. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 106: 324-338
Gall-Inducing Coleoptera - (Book/Chapter)
Korotyaev, B.A., Konstantinov, A.S., Lingafelter, S.W., Mandelshtam, M.Y., Volkovitsh, M.G. 2005. Gall-inducing Coleoptera. Book Chapter. 1:239-271
Psylliodes Chalcomerus Illiger (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a Flea Beetle Candidate for Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle Centaurea Solstitialis. - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Cristofaro, M., Dolgovskaya, M.Y., Konstantinov, A.S., Reznik, S.Y., Volkovitsh, M.G. 2004. Psylliodes chalcomerus Illiger (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a flea beetle candidate for biological control of yellow starthistle Centaurea solstitialis. Biological Control of Weeds. 1:75-80
Prospects for the Search for Weed Biocontrol Agents in Russia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zaitzev, V.F., Reznik, S.Y., Volkovitxh, M.G., Dolgovskaya, M.Y., Konstantinov, A.S., Spencer, N.R. 2004. Prospects for the search for weed biocontrol agents in Russia. Proceedings of the International Congress on Biological Control Weeds. 1:203-207
Check List of Chrysomelidae (Coleoptera) of the Eastern Europe and Northern Asia - (Book/Chapter)
Lopatin, I.K., Aleksandrovich, O.A., Konstantinov, A.S. 2004. Check list of Chrysomelidae (Coleoptera) of the eastern Europe and northern Asia. Check List of Chrysomelidae (Coleoptera) of the Eastern. Mantis Publishing House. 1:1-343
Flea Beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Associated with Purple Loosestrife, Lythrum Salicaria, in Russia - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Dolgovskaya, M.Y., Konstantinov, A.S., Reznik, S. 2004. Flea beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) associated with purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, in Russia. Proceedings of the International Congress on Biological Control Weeds. 1:96-101
Male Combat and Mating Behavior of Donacia Crassipes F. and Other Chrysomelids (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Donaciinae). - (Book/Chapter)
Konstantinov, A.S. 2004. Male combat and mating behavior of donacia crassipes f. and other chrysomelids (coleoptera: chrysomelidae: donaciinae).. Book Chapter. pp. 721-725
New Data on Aggressive Behavior of Donaciines (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Donaciinae) - (Book/Chapter) - (30-Oct-02)
The First Nearctic Leaf Litter Flea Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Konstantinov, A.S., Tishechkin, A. 2004. The first nearctic leaf litter flea beetle (coleoptera: chrysomelidae) from the great smoky mountains national park. Coleopterist Bulletin. 58: 71-76
Flea Beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) Occurring on Amaranthus Retroflexus L. in Erzurum Province, Turkey and Their Potential As Biological Control Agents. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Jul-02)
Revision of Paraminota Scherer (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Jun-02)

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