Showing papers on "Lepidoptera genitalia published in 1973"
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TL;DR: All knowledge of geographical distribution patterns, behavior and biology, and morphology of the larva, pupa, and adult of the world ethmiid fauna is analyzed in development of speculation concerning the systematic position and phylogenetic relationships of these moths.
Abstract: Powell, Jerry A. A Systematic Monograph of New World Ethmiid Moths (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, number 120, 302 pages, 294 figures, 22 plates, 68 maps, 1973.—The family Ethmiidae is represented in the Americas by 133 species, or about half the world fauna. A classification is proposed, based on correlation of a traditional biosystematic approach with a numerical phenetic analysis of adult characters. The 133 species are assigned to 3 previously existing genera; 49 species are described as new, 11 from Nearctic North America, 4 from the West Indies, 25 from Neotropical Mexico and Central America, and 9 from South America. Keys to the species are provided, based on external features of the moths. Literature synonymy, descriptions of morphological aspects, type data, geographical ranges, and flight periods are given for each species. All knowledge of geographical distribution patterns, behavior and biology, and morphology of the larva, pupa, and adult of the world ethmiid fauna is analyzed in development of speculation concerning the systematic position and phylogenetic relationships of these moths (see summary at end of text). Official publication date is handstarnped in a limited number of initial copies and is recorded in the Institution's annual report, Smithsonian Year. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Powell, Jerry A. A systematic monograph of New World Ethmiid moths. (Smithsonian contributions to zoology, no. 120) Bibliography: p. I. Ethmiidae. 2. Moths—America. 3. Lepidoptcra—America. I. Title. II. Series: Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian contributions to zoology, no. 120. QL1.S54 no. 120 [QL561.E85] 591.08S [595.7'81] 72-13716 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Goverment Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 Price S3.85 domestic postpaid or $3.50 GPO Bookstore
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TL;DR: A new family Lophocoronidae is proposed in the Dacnonypha for the new genus LophOCorona, with three new species from southern Australia, including L. pediasia, L. astiptica, and L. melanora.
Abstract: A new family Lophocoronidae is proposed in the Dacnonypha for the new genus Lophocorona, with three new species from southern Australia, L. pediasia, L. astiptica, and L. melanora. Comparative notes are given on the adult morphology of this and other families referred to the Dacnonypha, especially the Agathiphagidae.
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TL;DR: Observations and experiments on the mating behaviour and sex pheromone of opodoptera litura F. litura carried out found attraction for male moths was due to a sex pheroivone produced by the virgin feniale, and adult age was an important factor for mating success.
Abstract: Prcliminary observations and experiments on the mating behaviour and sex pheromone of opodoptera litura F. wcre carried out. Peak ol' adult cmergence appeared 1 te 2 hr aftcr sunset or light-oM rvIating also occurred most frequently 1 to 2 hr after sunset, and more than 80% of thc paiis copulatcd befbre mid-night. Adult age was an important factor for mating success. Maximum mating was recorded for 3rdto 4th-day-adults. Virgin female attracts a number of male moths in the field. Fifteen virgin females attractcd and captured 113.7 rnales pcr trap per night. Attractivencss of the virgin female seemed to bc strcngthencd in black light. Attraction for male moths was due to a sex pheroivone produced by the virgin feniale. The sex phcromone is considered to be composed o'f at least \"vo unsaturated alcohol acetatcs.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors described a migration of Lepidoptera in New Zealand in 1971-1972. But they did not specify the type of leopard they encountered.
Abstract: (1973). MIGRANT LEPIDOPTERA IN NEW ZEALAND 1971-1972. New Zealand Entomologist: Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 143-146.
TL;DR: There are strong indications that in New South Wales there is a delay in ovarian development in females of Heteronympha merope merope (Lepidoptera: Satyrinae) and in addition, under hot conditions, aestivation may occur.
Abstract: There are strong indications that in New South Wales there is a delay in ovarian development in females of Heteronympha merope merope (Lepidoptera: Satyrinae) and in addition, under hot conditions, aestivation may occur. A similar delay in ovarian development is indicated in H. mirifica but is probably not accompanied by aestivation. In both species females copulate soon after emergence, and adult males do not aestivate. Delayed ovarian development and aestivation, which have not previously been recorded in Australian Papilionoidea, are discussed in relation to climate.
TL;DR: Larvae of Colias eurytheme Boisduval were reared under controlled environments to dctermine if seasonal color variation among adults is a response to the physical environment, and a temperature effect was discovered.
Abstract: Larvae of Colias eurytheme Boisduval were reared under controlled environments to dctermine if seasonal color variation among adults is a response to the physical environment. A temperature effect was discovered, but it was not expressed until the adult stage of the generation subsequent to the treated generation. Temperatures of 26.6°C or 32.2°C produced the orange summer form, whereas 18.3°C produced the yellow winter form.
TL;DR: Antispila freemani is described as a new species and adults and male genitalia are illustrated for these three species.
Abstract: Diagnostic characters of Antispila nyssaefoliella Clemens and A. cornifoliella Clemens are discussed. Antispila freemani is described as a new species. Adults and male genitalia are illustrated for these three species.
TL;DR: The embryonic development of Chesias legatella Schiffermiiller and C. rufata Fabricius is described and compared and the relative duration of the different stages is compared in these and other species.
Abstract: The embryonic development of Chesias legatella Schiffermiiller and C. rufata Fabricius is described and compared. Eggs of C. rufata develop in approximately nine days at 20°C; those of C. legatella overwinter and hatch after five or six months. The morphology of the developing embryo is described in detail and is essentially similar in both species except during the formation and early development of the germ band. Morphogenesis is divided into a number of arbitrary stages and the relative duration of the different stages is compared in these and other species.