Projects

Systematic Analysis of Aphids, Mites, Scales, Thrips, and Termites with Emphasis on Invasive Species Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409386

Systematics of Moths, Leafhoppers, and True Bugs of Importance to Agricultural, Forest, and Ornamental Plants Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409388

Identification of Insects and Mites of Importance to Quarantine and Biosecurity Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 414682

Systematic Research Support for Insects of Agricultural Importance Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409926

Publications

Integration of DNA barcoding into an ongoing inventory of complex tropical biodiversity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Janzen, D.H., Hallwachs, W., Burns, J., Solis, M.A., Woodley, N.E. 2009. Integration of DNA barcoding into an ongoing inventory of complex tropical biodiversity. Molecular Ecology Resources. 9(Suppl):1-26.

New sightings of Glyphodes onychinalis (Guenée) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Spilomelinae), a recent arrival to the United States, and description of the larva reared on oleander (Nerium sp.) in California - (Research Notes)

Solis, M.A. 2009. New sightings of Glyphodes onychinalis (Guenée) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Spilomelinae), a recent arrival to the United States, and description of the larva reared on oleander (Nerium sp.) in California. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 50(3-4):79-95.

Transfer of All Cybalomiinae to other Subfamilies (Crambidae: Pyraloidea: Lepidoptera: Elusia Schaus, Dichochroma Forbes, Schacontia Dyar, Cybalomia extorris Warren, and C. lojanalis Dognin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Solis, M.A. 2009. Transfer of All Cybalomiinae to other Subfamilies (Crambidae: Pyraloidea: Lepidoptera: Elusia Schaus, Dichochroma Forbes, Schacontia Dyar, Cybalomia extorris Warren, and C. lojanalis Dognin. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111(2):493-504.

Situation report on US systematic biology - (Government Publication)

Chitwood, D.J., Diaz-Soltero, H., Hoberg, E.P., Miller, S., Reynolds, R., Rosenthal, B.M., Rossman, A.Y., Sitnik, M., Solis, M.A. 2008. Situation Report on US Systematic Biology. Washington, DC: Systematics Subcommittee of the Federal Interagency Committee on Invasive Terrestrial Animals and Pathogens. p. 1-55. available: http://www.itap.gov/nal_web/itap/docs/itap_report_mar23.pdf

Eugene G. Munroe (September 8, 1919-May 31, 2008) - (Other)

Solis, M.A. 2009. Eugene G. Munroe (September 8, 1919-May 31, 2008). Journal of Lepidopterists Society. 63:52-57.

New host association for Mexican rice borer in Texas - (Research Notes)

Solis, M.A., Goolsby, J. 2008. New host association for Mexican rice borer in Texas. Southwestern Entomologist. 33(3):237.

Eugene Munroe: The Lepidopterist, 1919-2008 - (Other)

Solis, M.A. 2008. Eugene Munroe: The Lepidopterist, 1919-2008. The Canadian Entomologist. 40(3):139-143.

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.

Sitochroa palealis: a Palearctic pyraustine moth (Pyraloidea: Crambidae) newly introduced to North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Passoa, S., Balogh, G., Solis, M.A. 2008. Sitochroa palealis: a Palearctic pyraustine moth (Pyraloidea: Crambidae) newly introduced to North America. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110(2):504-515.

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.

Phylogenetic Studies and Modern Classification of the Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera) - (Review Article)

Solis, M.A. 2007. Phylogenetic Studies and Modern Classification of the Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera). Revista Colombiana de Entomologia. 33:1-9.

Redescription of Bethulia Championella Ragonot (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phyctinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nunzig, H.H., Solis, M.A. 2006. Redescription of Bethulia Championella Ragonot (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phyctinae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108:(2)285-288.

Pyraloidea and their known hosts (Lepidoptera: Insecta) from Plummers Island - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Solis, M.A. 2008. Pyraloidea and their known hosts (Lepidoptera: Insecta) from Plummers Island. Bulletin of the Biological Society of Washington. 15(1):88-106.

New species of Sematoneura, Nevacolima, and Eulogia (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) from Costa Rica. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neunzig, H.H., Solis, M.A. 2006. New species of Sematoneura, Nevacolima, and Eulogia (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) from Costa Rica. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108:953-963.

Aquatic Lepidoptera - (Book/Chapter)

Solis, M.A. 2008. Aquatic Lepidoptera. In: Merritt, R.W., Cummins, K.W., and Berg, M.B., editors. Aquatic Insects of North America. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. p. 553-569.

Siamusotima Aranea, a New Stem-Boring Musotimine (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from Thailand Feeding on Lygodium Flexuosum (L.) Sw. (Schizaeaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Solis, M.A., Yen, S., Goolsby, J.H., Wright, T., Pemberton, R., Winotai, A., Rimbut, S. 2005. Siamusotima aranea, a new stem-boring musotimine (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from Thailand feeding on Lygodium flexuosum (L.) SW. (Schizaeaceae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 98(6):887-895.

Systematics of Mexican Stalkboring Crambine Pyraloidea - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Solis, M.A. 2004. Systematics of mexican stalkboring crambine pyraloidea. Meeting Proceedings. 12/07/2004. 1:6-22

Preliminary Phylogenetic Analysis of Musotiminae (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) and the Implications on Biological Control of Weedy Ferns - (Abstract)

Solis, M.A. 2004. Preliminary phylogenetic analysis of musotiminae (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) and the implications on biological control of weedy ferns. Meeting Abstract. 08/17/2004. 1:1

The Evolution of Feeding Behaviors in Teh Pyraloidea - (Abstract)

Solis, M.A. 2004. The evolution of feeding behaviors in teh pyraloidea. Meeting Abstract. 08/16/2004. 1:1

Taxonomy and Identification of Cactoblastis Cactorium - (Abstract)

Solis, A., Hight, S.D. 2004. Taxonomy and identification of cactoblastis cactorium. Meeting Proceedings.

Tumoriala, a New Neotropical Phycitine Genus (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neunzig, H.H., Solis, M.A. 2005. Tumoriala, a new neotropical phycitine genus (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 107(1):84-89

A Review of the Genus Difundella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neunzig, H.H., Solis, M.A. 2005. A review of the genus Difundella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 107(2):303-314

Fern-Feeding Musotimines (Crambidae: Pyraloidea) for Presentation: at the Lepidopterists¿ Society Meeting, July 14-17, 2003, University of Maryland, College Park, Md. - (Abstract)

Solis, M.A. 2004. Fern-feeding musotimines (crambidae: pyraloidea) for presentation: at the lepidopterists¿ society meeting, July 14-17, 2003, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Meeting Abstract.06/05/2004.1:1

Alert: Tracking the Cactus Moth As It Flys and Eats It Way Westward in the U.S. - (Popular Publication)

Solis, M.A., Hight, S.D., Gordon, D.R. 2004. Alert: tracking the cactus moth as it flys and eats it way westward in the u.s.. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 04/01/2004. v.46:3-4

Exguiana, a New Genus of Neotropical Phycitines (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neunzig, H.H., Solis, M.A. 2004. Exguiana, a new genus of neotropical phycitines (lepidoptera: pyralidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 106: 554-563

Rediscovery of the Southern Cornstalk Borer: a Potentially Serious Pest of Eastern Gamagrass and Strategies for Mitigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Krizek, D.T., Solis, M.A., Touhey, P.A., Ritchie, J.C., Millner, P.D. 2004. Rediscovery of the southern cornstalk borer: a potentially serious pest of eastern gamagrass and strategies for mitigation. In: Randall and J.C. Burns, (eds) Proceedings of the Eastern Native Grass Symposium. North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, NC, Oct. 1-3, 2002, Omnipress, Madison, WI. p. 277-283.

Pyraloidea Specimens Labelled As Rebel Types from Egypt at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Solis, M.A. 2003. Pyraloidea specimens labelled as rebel types from egypt at the national museum of natural history, smithsonian institution, washington, d.c.. Nota Lepidopterologia. 26:59-63

Description and Life History of Lygomusotima New Genus, and Neomusotima Conspurcatalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from Australia and Southeastern Asia Feeding on Lygodium Microphyllum (Schizaeaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Solis, M.A., Yen, S., Goolsby, J.A. 2004. Description and life history of lygomusotima new genus, and neomusotima conspurcatalis (lepidoptera: crambidae) from australia and southeastern asia feeding on lygodium microphyllum (schizaeaceae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 97(1): 64-76

Defense Mechanisms in Pyralidae and Choreutidae: Fecal Stalactites and Escape Holes, with Remarks About Cocoons,camouflage, and Aposematism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Aiello, A., Solis, M.A. 2003. Defense mechanisms in pyralidae and choreutidae: fecal stalactites and escape holes, with remarks about cocoons,camouflage, and aposematism. Journal of Lepidopterists Society. 57: 168-175

Biology and Systematics of Albusambia Elaphoglossumae, a New Genus and Species of Crambidae (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae) Mining the Fronds of Elaphoglossum Conspersum (Pteridophyta: Lomariopsidaceae) in Costa Rica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Solis, M.A., Davis, D.R., Nishida, K. 2005. Biology and systematics of Albusambia elaphoglossumae, a new genus and species of crambidae (Epidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae) mining the fronds of Elaphoglossum conspersum (Pteridophyta: Lomariopsidaceae) in Costa Rica. Tropical Lepidoptera. 53(3-4):487-501.