Projects

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

Publications

Evolutionary Framework for Lepidoptera Model Systems - (Book/Chapter)

Roe, A., Weller, S., Baixeras, J., Brown, J.W., Cummings, M., Davis, D., Hawakara, A., Mitter, C., Parr, C., Reiger, J. 2009. Evolutionary Framework for Lepidoptera Model Systems. In: Goldsmith, M., Marec, F., editors. Genetics and Molecular Biology of Lepidoptera. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 1-24.

Variation in the female frenulum in Tortricidae (Lepidoptera). Part 1. Chlidanotinae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, A., Brown, J.W. 2009. Variation in the female frenulum in Tortricidae (Lepidoptera). Part 1. Chlidanotinae. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:742-750.

The euonymus leaf-notcher, Pryeria sinica Moore (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae) - alive and well in Fairfax County, Virginia - (Popular Publication)

Rota, J., Brown, J.W. 2008. The euonymus leaf-notcher, Pryeria sinica Moore (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae) - alive and well in Fairfax County, Virginia. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 50(100):96-97.

A new species of Acleris (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Tortricini) from high elevations of Costa Rica, feeding on Rubus (Rosaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W. 2008. A new species of Acleris (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Tortricini) from high elevations of Costa Rica, feeding on Rubus (Rosaceae). Journal of Lepidopterists Society. 36:341-348.

The Washington Biologists' Field Club: Its Members and Its History (1900-2006) - (Review Article)

Brown, J.W. 2008. The Washington Biologists' Field Club: Its Members and Its History (1900-2006). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:1249-1250.

Tortricidae of the Palaearctic Region. Volume 1. General Part and Tortricini - (Review Article)

Brown, J.W. 2008. Tortricidae of the Palaearctic Region. Volume 1. General Part and Tortricini. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:1246-1248.

New species, new combinations, and new synonymies in Neotropical Episimus Walsingham, 1892 (Lepidoptera; Tortricidae: Olethreutinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Razowski, J., Brown, J.W. 2008. Review of the caveatus species group of Episimus Walsingham, 1892 (Lepidoptera; Tortricidae: Olethreutinae). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia. 51B(1-2):83-144.

Archips xylosteana (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), a Palearctic leaf-rolling moth, new to North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoebeke, R.E., Wheeler, A.G., Brown, J.W. 2008. Archips xylosteana (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), a Palearctic leaf-rolling moth, new to North America. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:789-795.

A new genus for Laspeyresia guttifera Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae Olethreutinae), with notes on its host plant and geographic distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W. 2008. A new genus for Laspeyresia guttifera Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae Olethreutinae), with notes on its host plant and geographic distribution. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110: 635-642.

Review of the Neotropical genus Cacocharis Walsingham (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutini), with a new synonymy and comments on its host plants and geographic distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W. 2008. Review of the Neotropical genus Cacocharis Walsingham (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutini), with a new synonymy and comments on its host plants and geographic distribution. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:533-542.

Confirmation of the Old World species Phricanthes flexilineana (Walker) in the New World tropics (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Phricanthini) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W. 2007. Confirmation of the Old World species Phricanthes flexilineana (Walker) in the New World tropics (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Phricanthini). Pan Pacific Entomology. 83:352-357.

A new species of Dichrorampha (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from Jamaica: A potential biocontrol agent against Chromolaena odorata (Asterasceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Zachariades, C. 2007. A new species of Dichrorampha (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from Jamaica: A potential biocontrol agent against Chromolaena odorata (Asterasceae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 109:938-947.

The insect (Insecta) fauna of Plummers Island, Maryland: notes on historical collections and preliminary comments on diversity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Bahr, S.M. 2008. The insect (Insecta) fauna of Plummers Island, Maryland: notes on historical collections and preliminary comments on diversity. Bulletin of the Biological Society of Washington. 15:54-64.

A New Gall-Inducing Tortricid (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutinae) on Lima Bean (Phaseolus Lunatus; Fabaceae) from Costa Rica. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Nishida, K. 2007. A new gall-inducing tortricid (lepidoptera: tortricidae: olethreutinae) on lima bean (phaseolus lunatus; fabaceae) from costa rica. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 109:265-276.

An Overview of the Lepidoptera (Insecta) of Plummers Island, Maryland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Epstein, M., Watkins, R., Bahr, S.M., Kolski, E. 2008. An overview of the lepidoptera (insecta) of Plummers Island, Maryland. Bulletin of the Biological Society of Washington. 15:65-74.

The Invertebrate Fauna of Plummers Island, Maryland: Introduction and Background - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W. 2008. The invertebrate fauna of plummers island, maryland: introduction and background. Bulletin of the Biological Society of Washington. 83:352-357.

A New Species of Auratonota (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Chlidanotinae)formerly Confused with A. Hydrogramma (Meyrick). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W. 2006. A new species of auratonota (lepidoptera: tortricidae: chlidanotinae)formerly confused with a. hydrogramma (meyrick). Journal of Lepidopterists Society. 60:143-148.

Scientific Names of Pest Species in Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) Frequently Cited Erroneously in the Entomological Literature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W. 2006. Scientific names of pest species in tortricidae (lepidoptera) frequently cited erroneously in the entomological literature. American Entomologist. 52:182-189.

A New Genus of Grapholitini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutinae) from Central America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Baixeras, J. 2006. Macrocydia divergens, a new genus of Grapholitini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutinae) from Central America. Zootaxa. 1197:45-54.

A New Species of Cochylis from Argentina (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Cochylini): a Potenital Biocontrol Agent Against Pompom Weed (Asteraceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W. 2006. A new species of cochylis from Argentina (lepidoptera: tortricidae: cochylini): a potenital biocontrol agent against pompom weed (asteraceae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108:899-904.

Book Review: Caterpillars of Eastern North America. a Guide to Identification and Natural History, by David L. Wagner. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W. 2006. Book review: Caterpillars of Eastern North America. A Guide to Identification and Natural History, by David L. Wagner. American Entomologist. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108:480-481. (#185742: March 28, 2006)

Description of the Immature Stages of Pyroderces Badia Hodges (Lepidoptera: Cosmopterigidae, with a New Host Record from Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adamski, D., Brown, J.W., White, W.H. 2006. Description of the immature stages of Pyroderces badia Hodges (Lepidoptera: Cosmopterigidae) with a new host record from Louisiana. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108:341-346.

Status of the Systematics and Classificaiton of Neotropical Tortricidae - (Abstract)

Brown, J.W. 2005. Status of the systematics and classificaiton of neotropical tortricidae. Meeting Abstract. Campinas, Brazil. 1:04/16/2005

Review of Oregocerata Razowski (Lepidoptera: Tortircidae: Euliini), with Descriptions of Four New Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Razowski, J., Brown, J.W. 2005. Review of Oregocerata Razowski (Lepidoptera: Tortircidae: Euliini), with descriptions of four new species. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 107:903-913.

World Catalogue of Insects - Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) - (Book/Chapter)

Brown, J.W., Baixeras, J., Brown, R., Horak, M., Komai, F., Metzler, E., Razowski, J., Tuck, K. 2005. World catalogue of insects - Tortricidae (Lepidoptera). Apollo Books. 1:1-741

Catalog of the Type Specimens of Gelechioidea in the Collection of the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Adamski, D., Hodges, R.W., Bahr, S.M. 2004. Catalog of the type specimens of gelechioidea in the collection of the national museum of natural history, smithsonian institution, washington, dc. Zootaxa. 510: 1-160

Survey Results for the Sugarcane Pest, Blastobasis Graminea (Lepidoptera:coleophoridae), in Texas and Louisiana in 2002 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, W.H., Adamski, D., Brown, J.W., Reagan, T.E., Villanueva-Jimenez, J.A., Mendez-Lopez, M., Way, M.O. 2005. Survey results for the sugarcane pest, blastobasis graminea (lepidoptera:coleophoridae), in Texas and Louisiana in 2002. Southwestern Entomologist. 30(2):85-92.

Description and Life History of An Unusual Fern-Feeding Tortricid Moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Baixeras, J., Filho, J., Kraus, J.E. 2004. Description and life history of an unusual fern-feeding tortricid moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from Brazil. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 97:865-871

Review of Inape Razowski (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Euliini), with Descriptions of Five New Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Razowski, J. 2003. Review of inape razowski (lepidoptera: tortricidae: euliini), with descriptions of five new species. Acata Zoologica Cracovicusia. 46: 197-208

A Taxonomic Review of Lypothora Razowski (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Polyorthini), with Comments on Polymorphism and a New Synonymy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Adamski, D. 2004. A taxonomic review of lypothora razowski (lepidoptera: tortricidae: polyorthini), with comments on polymorphism and a new synonymy. Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 79: 128-134

First Report of Pryeria Sinica (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae) in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Epstein, M.E., Day, E.R. 2003. First report of pryeria sinica (lepidoptera: zygaenidae) in north america. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 106: 239-242

Description of Ptychocroca (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Euliini), a New Genus from Chile and Argentina, with Comments on the Bonagota Razowski Group of Genera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Razowski, J. 2003. Description of ptychocroca (lepidoptera: tortricidae: euliini), a new genus from chile and argentina, with comments on the bonagota razowski group of genera. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 303: 1-31

A New Species of Cryptaspasma (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutinae) from Central America, the Caribbean, and Southeastern United States, with a Catalogue of the World Fauna of Microcorsini - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Brown, R.L. 2004. A new species of cryptaspasma (lepidoptera: tortricidae: olethreutinae) from central america, the caribbean, and southeastern united states, with a catalogue of the world fauna of microcorsini. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 106: 288-297

Notes on New Guinea Moths. 2. a New Species of Xenothictis Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Archipini) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Miller, S.E., Horak, M. 2003. Notes on new guinea moths. 2. a new species of xenothictis meyrick (lepidoptera: tortricidae: archipini). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 105:1032-1043.

An Illustrated Guide to the Orthocomotis Dognin (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) of Costa Rica, with Notes on Their Spatial and Temporal Distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W. 2003. An illustrated guide to the orthocomotis dognin (lepidoptera: tortricidae) of costa rica, with notes on their spatial and temporal distribution. Journal of Lepidopterists Societ. 57:253-269.

Three New Genera, Three New Generic Synonymies, Two New Species, and Five New Combinations in Neotropical Euliini(lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Aug-02)

New Home for the Lepidoptera Collection at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution - (Popular Publication) - (14-Aug-02)

Survey Results for the Sugarcane Pest Blastobasis Graminea (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae) in Texas and Louisiana in 2002. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, W.H., Adamski, D., Brown, J.W., Reagan, T.E., Jimenez, J.A., Lopez, M.M., Way, M.O. 2005. First records of the sugarcane pest, Blastobasis graminea Adamski (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae: Blastobasinae), from Mexico and Central America. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 104:812-813.

Key to the larvae of Castanea-feeding Olethreutinae frequently intercepted at U.S. ports-of-entry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.W., Komai, F. 2008. Key to the larvae of Castanea-feeding Olethreutinae frequently intercepted at U.S. ports-of-entry. Tropical Lepidoptera. 18:2-4.