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Research Project: SYSTEMATICS OF MOTHS, LEAFHOPPERS, AND TRUE BUGS OF IMPORTANCE TO AGRICULTURAL, FOREST, AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Using DNA barcoding and genitalia to place “Leucochlaena” hipparis (Druce) in Spodoptera Guenee (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G. 2011. Using DNA barcoding and genitalia to place “Leucochlaena” hipparis (Druce) in Spodoptera Guenee (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 113(4):497-507.
Decriptions of new Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) reared from native fruit in Kenya - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Razowski, J., Brown, J.W. 2012. Decriptions of new Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) reared from native fruit in Kenya. Zootaxa. 3222:1-27.
Apuntes sobre la distribución geográfica de Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) en Colombia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz, A.E., Solis, M.A., Brochero, H.L. 2011. Apuntes sobre la distribución geográfica de Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) en Colombia. Revista Colombiana de Entomologia. 37(1):73-78.
Deliberately unequal gene sampling: boon or bane for phylogenetics of Lepidoptera (Insecta)? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cho, S., Zwick, A., Regier, J.C., Mitter, C., Cummings, M.P., Yao, J., Du, Z., Zhao, H., Kawahara, A.Y., Weller, S., Davis, D.R., Baixeras, J., Brown, J.W., Parr, C. 2011. Deliberately unequal gene sampling: boon or bane for phylogenetics of Lepidoptera (Insecta)?. Systematic Entomology. 60:782-796.
Lepidoptera associated with avocado fruit in Guatemala - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoddle, M., Brown, J.W. 2011. Lepidoptera associated with avocado fruit in Guatemala. Florida Entomologist. 93:649-650.
New plant bug (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) records for West Virginia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J. 2010. New plant bug (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) records for West Virginia. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 112(4):490-499.
Tortricid moths (Lepidopotera: Tortricidae) reared from the invasive weed Parkinsonia aculeta (Fabaceae), with comments on their host specificity, biology, and geographic distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown, J.W., Heard, T.A., Segura, R., Jadranka, R. 2011. Tortricid moths (Lepidopotera: Tortricidae) reared from the invasive weed Parkinsonia aculeta (Fabaceae), with comments on their host specificity, biology, and geographic distribution. Journal of Insect Science. 11(7):1-17.
The Middle American species of Peridinetus Schönherr (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Baridinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prena, J. 2010. The Middle American species of Peridinetus Schönherr (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Baridinae). Zootaxa. 2507:1-36.
The Acontiinae and Eublemminae of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G. 2010. The Acontiinae and Eublemminae of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Zootaxa. 2499:1-20.
The Plant Bugs, or Miridae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera), of Cuba - (Book / Chapter)
Hernandez, L.M., Henry, T.J. 2010. The Plant Bugs, or Miridae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera), of Cuba. Book Chapter. 212:2010.
New synonymy in a North American species of Pyrrhia Hübner, [1821] (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G., Honey, M., Zilli, A. 2010. New synonymy in a North American species of Pyrrhia Hübner, [1821] (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 112(2):274-280.
Acrolophyses, a new seed bug genus and two new species (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Rhyparochromidae: Myodochini) from forest-canopy fogging in Ecuador and Peru - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dellape, P.M., Henry, T.J. 2010. Acrolophyses, a new seed bug genus and two new species (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Rhyparochromidae: Myodochini) from forest-canopy fogging in Ecuador and Peru. Insect Systematics & Evolution. 41:75-89.
Revision of the genus Ambracius Stal, 1860 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Clivinematini), with descriptions of three new species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferreira, P.F., Henry, T.J. 2010. Revision of the genus Ambracius Stal, 1860 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Clivinematini), with descriptions of three new species. Zootaxa. 2485:1-15.
The Hadeninae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G. 2010. The Hadeninae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, U.S.A.. Zootaxa. 2380:1-75.
Collecting at night at the old porch light: Discovery of the light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown, J.W., Epstein, M., Gilligan, T., Passoa, S., Powell, J. 2010. Collecting at night at the old porch light: Discovery of the light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), in North America. American Entomologist. 56(1):34-43.
Toward reconstructing the hyper-diverse radiation of ditrysian Lepidoptera (Insecta): initial evidence from 123 exemplars and 5 protein-coding nuclear genes     Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitter, C., Regier, J., Davis, D., Brown, J.W., Solis, M.A. 2009. Toward reconstructing the hyper-diverse radiation of ditrysian Lepidoptera (Insecta): initial evidence from 123 exemplars and 5 protein-coding nuclear genes. BioMed Central Biology. 9:280.
Records of Tortricidae from the Afrotropical region, with descriptions of new taxa (Lepidoptera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Razowski, J., Brown, J.W. 2009. Records of Tortricidae from the Afrotropical region, with descriptions of new taxa (Lepidoptera). SHILAP Revista de Lepidopterologia. 37:371-384.
A new genus and species of Grapholitini (Lepidoptera: Tortrticidae) from Florida, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rota, J., Brown, J.W. 2009. A new genus and species of Grapholitini (Lepidoptera: Tortrticidae) from Florida, U.S.A. 23:39-46.
Registro de Platynota rostrana (Walker) and P. Stultana Walsingham (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) en citricos de Mexico - (Research Notes)
Varela-Fuentes, S., Brown, J.W., Silva-Aguirre, G. 2009. Registro de Platynota rostrana (Walker) and P. Stultana Walsingham (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) en citricos de Mexico. Acta Zoologica Mexicana. 25(3):651-654.
A new genus and species of Oxycarenidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea) from Argentina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J., Dellape, P.M. 2009. A new genus and species of Oxycarenidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea) from Argentina. Zoo Keys. 25:49-59.
Chapter 1. Identification and Taxonomy - (Book / Chapter)
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Platynota Stultana Walsingham, the omnivorous Leafroller, resident in Florida? - (Popular Publication)
Brown, J.W. 2009. Platynota Stultana Walsingham, the omnivorous Leafroller, resident in Florida?. Journal of Lepidopterists Society. 31(3):4.
First report of Ecpyrrhoerrhoe puralis (South) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Pyraustinae) in North America: a naturalized exotic pyraustine from Asia feeding on Paulownia Siebold & Zucc - (Research Notes)
Solis, M.A., Scholtens, B.G., Adams, J.K., Funk, D.H. 2010. First report of Ecpyrrhoerrhoe puralis (South) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Pyraustinae) in North America: a naturalized exotic pyraustine from Asia feeding on Paulownia Siebold & Zucc. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 64(1):33-35.
Variation in the female Frenulum in Tortricidae (Lepidoptera). Part 2. Olethreutinae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rota, J., Yang, A., Brown, J.W. 2009. Variation in the female Frenulum in Tortricidae (Lepidoptera). Part 2. Olethreutinae. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:826-866.
Noctuid moth diversity along a temperate elevational gradient: testing the role of environmental factors, MDE, and Rapoport's rule - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanders, N.J., Pogue, M.G., Dunn, R.R. 2010. Noctuid moth diversity along a temperate elevational gradient: testing the role of environmental factors, MDE, and Rapoport's rule. Ecography. p. 75-87.
Michael Shaffer, 6th July 1936 to 23rd March 2009: A heartfelt tribute - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2009. Michael Shaffer, 6th July 1936 to 23rd March 2009: A heartfelt tribute. Electronic Publication. 3:1-3.
Neostusakia, a new name for preoccupied Stusakia Kment and Henry, 2008 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Berytidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kment, P., Henry, T.J., Fryda, J. 2009. Neostusakia, a new name for preoccupied Stusakia Kment and Henry, 2008 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Berytidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:754-755.
A new species of Clepsis Guenee, 1845 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from the Sky Islands of southeastern Arizona - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dombroskie, J.J., Brown, J.W. 2009. A new species of Clepsis Guenee, 1845 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from the Sky Islands of southeastern Arizona. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:769-774.
Sharpshooter Leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellinae). An Illustrated Checklist. Part 1: Old World Cicadellini - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, M.R., Turner, J.A., Mckamey, S.H. 2009. Sharpshooter Leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellinae). An Illustrated Checklist. Part 1: Old World Cicadellini. BIOTIR Reports: Studies in Terrestrial and Freshwater Biodiversity and Systematics. 4:1-232.
Olethreutinae Moths of the Midwestern United States, An Identification Guide - (Other)
Brown, J.W. 2009. Olethreutinae Moths of the Midwestern United States, An Identification Guide. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:907-908.
A new species of Pycnoderiella (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) from the West Indies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J. 2009. A new species of Pycnoderiella (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) from the West Indies. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:(3)603-608.
A review of the species of Geraeus Pascoe and Linogeraeus Casey found in the continental United States (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Baridinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prena, J. 2009. A review of the species of Geraeus Pascoe and Linogeraeus Casey found in the continental United States (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Baridinae). The Coleopterists Bulletin. 63(2):123-172.
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.
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.
A new species of Histura Razowski (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Polyorthini) from Guatemala attacking avocados (Persea americana) Lauraceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown, J.W., Hoddle, M.S. 2010. A new species of Histura Razowski (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Polyorthini) from Guatemala attacking avocados (Persea americana) Lauraceae. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 112(1):10-21.
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.
Three new cryptic species within the Dargida procinctus (Grote) complex (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Hadeninae) from the Neotropics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G. 2009. Three new cryptic species within the Dargida procinctus (Grote) complex (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Hadeninae) from the Neotropics. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:686-697.
Biology of Stethoconus praefectus (Heteroptera: Miridae), a newly established predator of the avocado lace bug, Pseudacysta perseae (Heteroptera: Tingidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Holguin, C.M., Pena, J.E., Henry, T.J., Acevedo, F.E. 2009. Biology of Stethoconus praefectus (Heteroptera: Miridae), a newly established predator of the avocado lace bug, Pseudacysta perseae (Heteroptera: Tingidae). Florida Entomologist. 92:54-57.
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.
Polymerase Chain Reaction- Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism method to distinguish three mealybug clades within the Planococcus citri-P. minor species complex - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rung, A., Miller, D.R., Scheffer, S.J. 2009. Polymerase Chain Reaction- Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism method to distinguish three mealybug clades within the Planococcus citri-P. minor species complex. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102:1-5.
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.
A new genus of Smiliini (Hemiptera: Membracidae) from Costa Rica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2008. A new genus of Smiliini (Hemiptera: Membracidae) from Costa Rica. Zoo Keys. 3:51-55.
John D. Lattin: Festschrift for an eminent and a passionate heteropterist, with a list of his publications - (Other)
Henry, T.J., Wheeler, Jr.,, A.G. 2008. John D. Lattin: Festschrift for an eminent and a passionate heteropterist, with a list of his publications. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:825-832.
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.
Three new species, notes and new records of poorly known species, and an updated checklist for the North American Nabidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kerzhner, I.M., Henry, T.J. 2008. Three new species, notes and new records of poorly known species, and an updated checklist for the North American Nabidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:988-1011.
The discovery of Megalota in the Neotropics, with a review of the New World species (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutini) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown, J.W. 2009. The discovery of Megalota in the Neotropics, with a review of the New World species (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutini). Zootaxa. 2278:1-50.
Eugene Munroe: The Lepidopterist, 1919-2008 - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2008. Eugene Munroe: The Lepidopterist, 1919-2008. The Canadian Entomologist. 40(3):139-143.
Update on the establishment of Paragonatas divergens (Hemiptera: Rhyparochromidae) in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dobbs, T.T., Henry, T.J. 2008. Update on the establishment of Paragonatas divergens (Hemiptera: Rhyparochromidae) in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 91:477-478.
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.
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.
Biodiversity of the Heteroptera - (Book / Chapter)
Henry, T.J. 2009. Biodiversity of the Heteroptera. In: Foottit, R. G., Adler, P. H., editors. Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society. Oxford, England: Wiley-Blackwell. p. 223-263.
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.
First North American records for the Palearctic Orius majusculus (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J. 2008. First North American records for the Palearctic Orius majusculus (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:953-959.
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.
A new species of conifer-inhabiting plant bug from Virginia belonging to the Phytocoris junceus group (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae), with one new synonym - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J. 2009. A new species of conifer-inhabiting plant bug from Virginia belonging to the Phytocoris junceus group (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae), with one new synonym. Special Publications of the Virginia Museum of Natural History. 16:287-293.
A synopsis of the orchid weevil genus Orchidophilus Buchanan (Curculionidae, Baridinae), with taxonomic rectifications and description of one new species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prena, J. 2008. A synopsis of the orchid weevil genus Orchidophilus Buchanan (Curculionidae, Baridinae), with taxonomic rectifications and description of one new species. Zootaxa. 1783: 18-30.
A new pest species of Copitarsia Hampson from the Neotropical Region feeding on Asparagus and cut flowers (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G., Simmons, R. 2008. A new pest species of Copitarsia Hampson from the Neotropical Region feeding on Asparagus and cut flowers (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 101:743-762.
Rhodoecia Hampson 1908 a new synonym of Pyrrhia Hubner [1821] 1816 (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Heliothinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G. 2008. Rhodoecia Hampson 1908 a new synonym of Pyrrhia Hubner [1821] 1816 (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Heliothinae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:810.
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.
Stethoconus praefectus (Hemiptera: Miridae): First North American records of an Old World predatory plant bug preying on avocado lace bug, Pseudascysta perseae (Hemiptera: Tingidae), in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J., Pena, J.E., Long, D., Acevedo, F. 2009. Stethoconus praefectus (Hemiptera: Miridae): First North American records of an Old World predatory plant bug preying on avocado lace bug, Pseudascysta perseae (Hemiptera: Tingidae), in Florida. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:98-105.
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.
Two cases of homonymy in the family Berytidae (Heteroptera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kment, P., Henry, T.J. 2008. Two cases of homonymy in the family Berytidae (Heteroptera). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110: 811-813.
A review of the Tripudia quadrifera (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) species complex - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G. 2009. A review of the Tripudia quadrifera (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) species complex. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:68-97.
Molecular identification of two closely related species of mealybugs of the genus Planococcus (Pseudococcidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rung, A., Scheffer, S.J., Evans, G., Miller, D. 2008. Molecular identification of two closely related species of mealybugs of the genus Planococcus (Pseudococcidae). Annuals of the Entomological Society of America. 101(3):525-532.
Ethology of Omniablautus nigronotum (Wilcox) (Diptera: Asilidae) in Wyoming - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lavigne, R.J., Pogue, M.G. 2009. Ethology of Omniablautus nigronotum (Wilcox) (Diptera: Asilidae) in Wyoming. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111:1-6.
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.
First records of the rarely collected bug Nannocoris arenarius from Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia (Heteroptera: Schizopteridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoffman, R.L., Roble, S.M., Henry, T.J. 2007. First records of the rarely collected bug Nannocoris arenarius from Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia (Heteroptera: Schizopteridae). Banisteria. 30:38-39.
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.
A new Lestodiplosine (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) preying on the avocado lace bug, Pseudacysta Perseae (Heteroptera: Tingidae) in southern Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garne, R.J., Pena, J., Agudelo, F., Solis, M.A. 2008. A new Lestodiplosine (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) preying on the avocado lace bug, Pseudacysta Perseae (Heteroptera: Tingidae) in southern Florida. Florida Entomologist. 91:43-48.
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.
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.
Empicoris subparallelus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), a predatory bug new to the fauna of Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hribar, L., Henry, T.J. 2008. Empicoris subparallelus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), a predatory bug new to the fauna of Florida. Southeastern Naturalist. 90:738-741.
Revision of the Genus Psectrotarsia Dognin 1907 (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Heliothinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G. 2007. Revision of the Genus Psectrotarsia Dognin 1907 (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Heliothinae). Zootaxa. 1637:1-19.
A new species of Schizomyia (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a pest of Fernaldia pandurata (Apocynaceae) in Central America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gagne, R.J., Menjivar, R., Solis, M.A. 2008. A new species of Schizomyia (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a pest of Fernaldia pandurata (Apocynaceae) in Central America. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:284-291.
Curaliidae, a new family of Heteroptera (Insecta: Hemiptera) from the eastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schuh, R.T., Weirauch, C., Henry, T.J., Halbert, S.E. 2008. Curaliidae, a new family of Heteroptera (Insecta: Hemiptera) from the eastern United States. Annuals of the Entomological Society of America. 101:20-29.
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 remarkable genitalic gynandromorph of Acleris celiana (Robinson) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Tortricini) from Texas - (Popular Publication)
Hodges, E., Brown, J.W. 2007. A remarkable genitalic gynandromorph of Acleris celiana (Robinson) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Tortricini) from Texas. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 49:79, 85.
First North American records of Amphiareus obscuriceps (Poppius) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae), with a discussion of dead-leaf microhabitats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J., Wheeler, A.G., Steiner, W.E. 2008. First North American records of Amphiareus obscuriceps (Poppius) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae), with a discussion of dead-leaf microhabitats. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:402-416.
Lepidoptera Biodiversity - (Book / Chapter)
Pogue, M.G. 2009. Lepidoptera Biodiversity. In: Foottit, R., Adler, P., editors. Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society. 1st edition. Blackwell Science Publishing. Oxford, England. p. 263-293.
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.
A new species and species distribution records of Neoleucinodes (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae) from Colombia feeding on Solanum spp. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Diaz, A. 2007. A new species and species distribution records of Neoleucinodes (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae) from Colombia feeding on Solanum spp.. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 109(4):897-908.
A New Crataegus-feeding plant bug of the genus Neolygus Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) from Eastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J. 2007. A new crataegus-feeding plant bug of the genus neolygus hemiptera: heteroptera: miridae) from eastern United States. Jeffersoniana. 17:1-10.
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.
A review of potentially invasive species of Lymantria Hüebner [1819] (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae:Lymantriinae) from subtropical and temperate regions of Asia including the descriptions of three new species - (Government Publication)
Pogue, M.G., Schaefer, P.W. 2007. A review of potentially invasive species of Lymantria Hüebner [1819] (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae:Lymantriinae) from subtropical and temperate regions of Asia including the descriptions of three new species. Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team. FHTE:1-223.
Book Review: Olethreutinae Moths of Australia, Monographs on Australian Lepidoptera, Volume 10 - (Other)
Brown, J.W. 2007. Book Review: Olethreutinae Moths of Australia, Monographs on Australian Lepidoptera, Volume 10. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 109:501-503.
Synopsis of the eastern North American species of the plant bug Genus Parthenicus, with descriptions of three new species, a lectotype designation, new records, and a revised key (Heteroptera: Miridae: Orthotylinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J. 2007. Synopsis of the eastern North American species of the plant bug Genus Parthenicus, with descriptions of three new species, a lectotype designation, new records, and a revised key (Heteroptera: Miridae: Orthotylinae). American Museum Novitates. 3593:1-30.
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.
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.
A NEWLY DISCOVERED BRAZILIAN SPECIES OF THE STILT BUG GENUS JALYSUS (HETEROPTERA: BERYTIDAE)ASSOCIATED WITH MYRMECOPHYTES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J. 2007. A newly discovered brazilian species of the stilt bug genus jalysus (heteroptera: berytidae)associated with myrmecophytes. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 109:324-330.
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.
NOMENCLATURAL VALIDATION OF FOUR NORTH AMERICAN SPECIES OF HELIOTHINAE (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G. 2006. Nomenclatural validation of four North American species of heliothinae (lepidoptera: noctuidae). Zootaxa. 1283: 25-36.
TAXONOMIC CATALOGUE OF THE LEAFHOPPERS (MEMBRACOIDEA). PART 1. CICADELLINAE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2007. Taxonomic catalogue of the leafhoppers (membracoidea). part 1. cicadellinae. Memoirs of the American Entomological Institute. 78:1-394.
INVENTORY OF THE NOLIDAE, EREBIDAE, AND NOCTUIDAE (LEPIDOPTERA) OF PLUMMERS ISLAND, MARYLAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G. 2008. Inventory of the nolidae, erebidae, and noctuidae (lepidoptera) of Plummers Island, Maryland. Bulletin of the Biological Society of Washington. (15)107-120.
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.
SHARPSHOOTERS OF THE GENUS HOMALODISCA STÅL, 1869 (HEMIPTERA, CICADELLIDAE) IN BRAZIL: NOTES, NEW RECORDS, AND KEY TO SPECIES, AND DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MALE OF H. IGNOTA MELICHAR, 1924 AND A NEW NORTHEASTERN SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Takiya, D.M., Cavichioli, R.R., Mckamey, S.H. Sharpshooters of the genus Homalodisca Stål, 1869 (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae) in Brazil: notes, new records, and key to species, and descriptions of the male of H. ignota Melichar, 1924 and a new Northeastern species. Zootaxa. 1249:23-26.
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.
REDESCRIPTION AND HOSTS OF MELANORHOPLA INFUSCATA PARSHLEY, WITH NOTES AND NEW DISTRIBUTION RECORDS FOR M. FROESCHNERI HENRY AND WHEELER(HEMIPTERA: HETEROPTERA: TINGIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J., Wheeler Jr, A.G. 2006. Redescription and hosts of melanorhopla infuscata parshley, with notes and new distribution records for M. froeschneri henry and wheeler (hemiptera: heteroptera: tingidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108:917-922.
PALEARCTIC PLANT BUGS (HEMIPTERA, MIRIDAE) IN NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA: FIRST NORTH AMERICAN RECORDS FOR PHYTOCORIS LONGIPENNIS FLOR AND PILOPHORUS CINNAMOPTERUS (KIRSCHBAUM),NEW RECORDS OF EIGHT OTHER SPECIES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wheeler, A.G., Henry, T.J., Hoebeke, E.R. 2006. Palearctic plant bugs (hemiptera, miridae) in newfoundland, canada: first North American records for phytocoris longipennis flor and pilophorus cinnamopterus (kirschbaum),new records of eight other species. Denisia. 19:997-1014.
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.
Izyacapsus (Heteroptera: Miridae: Orthotylinae), a new ceratocapsine plant bug genus, established to accommodate two new species from Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J. 2006. Izyacapsus (Heteroptera: Miridae: Orthotylinae), a new ceratocapsine plant bug genus, established to accommodate two new species from Mexico. Russian Entomology Journal. 15:163-170.
THE NOCTUINAE (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pogue, M.G. 2006. The Noctuinae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Zootaxa. 1215:1-95.
FIXATION OF THE TYPE-SPECIES OF HOMALODISCA STÅL AS H. VITRIPENNIS (GERMAR), THE OLDEST NAME FOR THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: CICADELLINAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Takiya, D.M., Mckamey, S.H., Cavichioli, R.R. 2006. Fixation of the type-species of Homalodisca Stål as H. vitripennis (Germar), the oldest name for the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae). Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. 99(4):648-655.
THE OCCURRENCE IN FLORIDA AND VIRGINIA OF CORIXIDEA MAJOR, AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE NORTH AMERICAN BUG (HETEROPTERA: SCHIZOPTERIDAE). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoffman, R.L., Roble, S.M., Henry, T.J. 2006. The occurrence in Florida and Virginia of Corixidea major, an exceptionally rare North American bug (Heteroptera: Schizopteridae). Banisteria. 26:18-19. (#187120: October 26, 2006)
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.
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.
New Combinations in Sharpshooter Leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2006. New Combinations in Sharpshooter Leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108(3): 672-676. (#199883: June 1, 2006)
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.
RESURRECTION OF THE PLANT BUG GENUS PAPPUS DISTANT, WITH CLARIFICATION OF INCLUDED SPECIES (HEMIPTERA: HETEROPTERA: MIRIDAE). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, T.J. 2006. Resurrection of the plant bug genus pappus distant, with clarification of included species (hemiptera: heteroptera: miridae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108:822-829.
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)
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.
   

 
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