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Mark A Metz
Systematic Entomology Laboratory
Research Entomologist

Phone: (202) 633-4563
Fax: (202) 786-3141

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Projects
Systematics of Beetles, Flies, Moths and Wasps with an Emphasis on Agricultural Pests, Invasive Species, Biological Control Agents, and Food Security
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 437869

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
A synopsis on the classification of the “tomato leafminer”, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick, 1917) (Gelechiidae, Gelechiinae, Gnorimoschemini) based on cladistic analysis of morphology - (Other)
Corro Chang, P., Metz, M. 2021. A synopsis on the classification of the “tomato leafminer”, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick, 1917) (Gelechiidae, Gelechiinae, Gnorimoschemini) based on cladistic analysis of morphology. Newsletter of the International Network of Gelechioid Aficionados. 10:11-16.
First records of Lepidoptera damaging Macadamia integrifolia (Proteaceae) fruits in Guatemala Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez-Guillen, G., Gomez Ruiz, J., Brown, J., Cruz-Lopez, L., Metz, M., Solis, M.A. 2021. First records of Lepidoptera damaging Macadamia integrifolia (Proteaceae) fruits in Guatemala. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 123(2):341-349. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.123.2.341.
Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera) of Panamá: new records and an annotated checklist of species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corro Chang, P., Bidzilya, O., Metz, M., Landry, J., Heppner, J. 2021. Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera) of Panamá: new records and an annotated checklist of species. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 123(1):55-74. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.123.1.55.
Classification of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick, 1917) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae: Gelechiinae: Gnorimoschemini) based on cladistic analysis of morphology Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corro Chang, P., Metz, M. 2021. Classification of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick, 1917) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae: Gelechiinae: Gnorimoschemini) based on cladistic analysis of morphology. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 123(1):41-54. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.123.1.41.
New stiletto flies from New Caledonia (Therevidae: Agapophytinae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Irwin, M.E., Winterton, S.L., Metz, M. 2020. New stiletto flies from New Caledonia (Therevidae: Agapophytinae). ZooKeys. 984:83-132.
The biology of Casmara subagronoma (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae), a stem boring moth of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Myrtaceae): descriptions of the previously unknown adult female and immature stages, and its potential as a biologic Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wineriter-Wright, S., Smith, M., Metz, M., Makinson, J., Bradley, B., Purcell, M., Pratt, P.D. 2020. The biology of Casmara subagronoma (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae), a stem boring moth of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Myrtaceae): descriptions of the previously unknown adult female and immature stages, and its potential as a biologic. Insects. 11(10):653. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11100653.
Niditinea sabroskyi Metz and Davis (Lepidoptera: Tineidae: Tineinae) from tree swallow nests on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Metz, M., Mcevoy, F. 2020. Niditinea sabroskyi Metz and Davis (Lepidoptera: Tineidae: Tineinae) from tree swallow nests on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(4):1019-1021.
Minimalist revision and description of 411 new species in 11 subfamilies of Costa Rican braconid parasitic wasps, including host records Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharkey, M.J., Janzen, D.H., Hallwachs, W., Chapman, E., Smith, M.A., Dapkey, T., Brown, A., Ratnasungham, S., Naik, S., Manjunath, R., Perez, K., Milton, M., Hebert, P., Shaw, S., Kittel, R.N., Solis, M.A., Metz, M., Goldstein, P.Z., Brown, J.W., Quicke, D., Van Achterberg, C., Brown, B.V., Burns, J. 2020. Minimalist revision and description of 411 new species in 11 subfamilies of Costa Rican braconid parasitic wasps, including host records. ZooKeys. 4810(1):45-64. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4810.1.2.
Four new gelechioid species to honor Costa Rica's conservation of wild biodiversity (Lepidoptera) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Metz, M., Hallwachs, W., Janzen, D.H. 2020. Four new gelechioid species to honor Costa Rica's conservation of wild biodiversity (Lepidoptera). Zootaxa. 4810(1):45-64.
A new species of Colonanthes Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) from Panamá and the placement of the genus in Litini Bruand (Gelechiinae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Corro Chang, P., Metz, M. 2020. Universidad de Panamá, Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Postgrado. Doctorado en Ciencias Biológicas con énfasis en Entomología, Panamá; Agricultural Research Service - Systematic Entomology Lab. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(2):291-298.
Two new species in the genus Frumenta Busck 1939 (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae: Gnorimoschemini) with discovery of a culcitula in the male Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mccarty, M.E., Adamski, D., Metz, M., Landry, J.F. 2020. Two new species in the genus Frumenta Busck 1939 (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae: Gnorimoschemini) with discovery of a culcitula in the male. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(2):415-441.
New genera and species of Gelechiinae (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) from South America feeding on Brazilian peppertree - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Metz, M., Wheeler, G.S., Mckay, F., Dyer, K.G. 2019. New genera and species of Gelechiinae (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) from South America feeding on Brazilian peppertree. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 121(3):461-483.
The role of herbivorous insects and pathogens in the regeneration dynamics of Guazuma ulmifolia in Panama - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sole, R., Gripenberg, S., Lewis, O.T., Markesteijn, L., Barrios, H., Ratz, T., Ctvrtecka, R., Butterill, P.T., Segar, S.T., Metz, M., Dahl, C., Rivera, M., Viquez, K., Ferguson, W., Guevara, M., Basset, Y. 2019. The role of herbivorous insects and pathogens in the regeneration dynamics of Guazuma ulmifolia in Panama. Nature Conservation. 32:81-101.
What is “there?” Searching for the North American origin of the aphid Appendiseta robiniae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, G.L., Metz, M., Wheeler Jr., A.G. 2018. What is “there?” Searching for the North American origin of the aphid Appendiseta robiniae. American Entomologist. 64(4):233-241.
New genus and species of Gelechiini (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) feeding on Brazilian pepper tree - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Metz, M., Wheeler, G.S., Landry, J.F., Williams, D.A., Mckay, F. 2019. New genus and species of Gelechiini (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) feeding on Brazilian pepper tree. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 121(1):63-80.
Aquatic larval immatures of two acentropines, Usingeriessa onyxalis (Hampson) and Oxyelophila callista (Forbes) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Harms, N.E., Philipps-Rodriguez, E., Scheffer, S.J., Lewis, M.L., Metz, M. 2018. Aquatic larval immatures of two acentropines, Usingeriessa onyxalis (Hampson) and Oxyelophila callista (Forbes) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 120(1):180-195.
A new species of Niditinea (Tineidae: Tineinae) with a preference for bird nests and the known larval habitats of the species in the United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Metz, M., Davis, D.R., Davis, M.M. 2018. A new species of Niditinea (Tineidae: Tineinae) with a preference for bird nests and the known larval habitats of the species in the United States. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 120(1):153-166.
Rediscovering digitules in Aphidomorpha and the question of homology among Sternorrhyncha (Insecta: Hemiptera) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Metz, M., Miller, D.R., Dickey, A.M., Bauchan, G.R., Ochoa, R., Skvarla, M.J., Miller, G.L. 2017. Rediscovering digitules in Aphidomorpha and the question of homology among Sternorrhyncha (Insecta: Hemiptera). ZooKeys. 4276(1):139-144.
Descriptions of four new species of Struthoscelis Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae: Oecophorinae), one from Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Northwestern Costa Rica, providing the first known biology for the genus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Metz, M., Janzen, D.H., Hallwachs, W. 2017. Descriptions of four new species of Struthoscelis Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae: Oecophorinae), one from Area de Conservación Guanacaste, northwestern Costa Rica, providing the first known biology for the genus. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 119(3):442-458.
Three new species of Rectiostoma Becker, 1982 (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Depressariidae) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste, northwestern Costa Rica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heikkila, M., Metz, M., Hallwachs, W., Janzen, D.H. 2017. Three new species of Rectiostoma Becker, 1982 (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Depressariidae) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste, northwestern Costa Rica. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 119(1):47-62.
An illustrative guide to the identification of the known species of Diatraea Guilding (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Crambinae) based on genitalia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Metz, M. 2016. An illustrative guide to the identification of the known species of Diatraea Guilding (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Crambinae) based on genitalia. ZooKeys. 565:73-121 doi: 10.3897/zookeys.565.6797.
The first report of the aphids of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, G.L., Jensen, A.S., Favret, C., Parmenter, R.R., Metz, M. 2016. The first report of the aphids of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico, USA. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 118(2):289-296.
A new cryptic species of Diatraea (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Crambinae) feeding on eastern gama grass and a novel host association with a braconid (Hymenoptera) in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Metz, M., Scheffer, S.J., Lewis, M.L., Kula, R.R., Springer, T.L. 2015. A new cryptic species of Diatraea (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Crambinae) feeding on eastern gama grass and a novel host association with a braconid (Hymenoptera) in the United States. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. DOI:10.1093/aesa/sav049.
A new species of Atheroides Haliday (Hemiptera, Aphididae) native to North America Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, G.L., Jensen, A.S., Metz, M., Parmenter, R.R. 2014. A new species of Atheroides Haliday (Hemiptera, Aphididae) native to North America. ZooKeys. 452:35-50.
Phylogenetic Systematics of Schacontia Dyar with a description of eight new species (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goldstein, P.Z., Metz, M., Solis, M.A. 2013. Phylogenetic Systematics of Schacontia Dyar with a description of eight new species (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). ZooKeys. 291:27-81.
Revision of Cosmopterosis Amsel (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Glaphyriinae)Western Hemisphere with discussions on male secondary sexual characters and larval feeding on Capparis (Capparaceae) in Pyraloidea and Lepidoptera(Insecta) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Metz, M., Janzen, D. 2009. Revision of Cosmopterosis Amsel (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Glaphyriinae)Western Hemisphere with discussions on male secondary sexual characters and larval feeding on Capparis (Capparaceae) in Pyraloidea and Lepidoptera(Insecta). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 102(5):766-784.
Identity and generic placement of Phestinia costella Hampson (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae) reared on the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata (L.) R. M. King & H. Rob (Asteraceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Metz, M., Zachariades, C. 2008. Identity and generic placement of Phestinia costella Hampson (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae) reared on the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Rob. (Asteraceae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110(3):292-601.
Species of Aphomia Hübner and Paralipsa Butler (Pyralidae: Galleriinae) Known to Occur in the United States and Canada and Their Associations with Stored Products and Social Hymenoptera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Metz, M. 2008. Species of Aphomia Hübner and Paralipsa Butler (Pyralidae: Galleriinae) Known to Occur in the United States and Canada and Their Associations with Stored Products and Social Hymenoptera. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110(3):679-692.
THE CIRCUMSCRIPTION OF THE GENERIC CONCEPT OF AXIMOPSIS ASHMEAD (HYMENOPTERA: CHALCIDOIDEA: EURYTOMIDAE) WITH THE DESCRIPTION OF SEVEN NEW SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gates, M.W., Metz, M., Schauff, M.E. 2006. The circumscription of the generic concept of Aximopsis Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Eurytomidae) with the description of seven new species. Zootaxa. 1273:9-54.