V* Newsletter W®ftm5© g© n m Q. PIPEVIKE SWALLOWTAILS IK WISCONSIK Plpevine Swallowtail Butterfly (Battus phtlenor) Photographed: 8/29/01, Menomonee Falls. WI A bout fifteen years ago I planted a Dutchman's Pipe Vine (. Artstolochla macrophylla ) near my front porch. The vine Is a native to the southeastern U.S. and was much planted earlier In the century as a fast growing screen for large porches. But It gradually lost favor and is not widely planted anymore. It has huge heart-shaped leaves arid easily climbs to the top of my two- story house. In the spring It has a neat little flower In the shape of a pipe — hence its name. The vine covers the side of my house and envelops my front porch; I like it. Earlier this summer a friend came over and saw about twenty quarter-inch caterpillars crawling on one of the leaves of the vine. John knew the vine was a Pipe Vine and that the Plpevine Swallowtail Caterpillar only eats the leaves of the genus Aristolochia. So he wondered if these were Plpevine Swallowtail Caterpillars. Wisconsin does have some swallowtail butterflies, e.g.. Black Swallowtails and Eastern Tiger not native to Wisconsin since there are no native plants of Aristolochia for it to feed on. It has been recorded as a rare stray in Wisconsin. It’s a large butterfly, mainly very dark and almost iridescent blue. So John took a few of the caterpillars and I took the rest and raised them In an old aquarium. by Bob Shaw It’s easy raising caterpillars. Get an old yogurt container, fill it with water, put a hole In the lid, and stick a leaf of the preferred food source for the caterpillar to eat. After a few days, the caterpillars took on the characteristic look of the Plpevine S wal 1 owtail Cater pil lar . There are large thick fleshy spikes that cover their body and they look pretty ferocious com- pared to most caterpillars. After a few weeks they changed to the chrysalis stage. Most of the chrysalides were camouflage Plpevine Chrysalis Photographed: 8(21/01 Plpevine Swallowtail Larva Photographed 8/16/01 brown but a couple were iridescent green. I was curious as to the color variation in the chrysalises and even posted a message to a butterfly listserve. By this time you can see I was really getting into this. Eventually, most of them emerged from the chrysalides and flew away. I would see them gathering nectar from plants in my garden and making an occasional foray around the Dutchman's Pipe Vine to lay eggs. Please see PIPEVINES, Page 2 The Wisconsin Entomological Society Newsletter Is published three times a year, at irregular intervals. It is provided to encourage and facilitate the exchange of information by the membership, and to keep the members informed of the activities of the organization. Members are strongly encouraged to contribute items for inclusion in the newsletter. Please send all news items, notes, new or interesting insect records, season summaries, and research requests to the editor: Janice Stiefel, 2125 Grove Road, Bailey's Harbor, WI 54202, e-mail: Jstiefel@itol.com NOTE: Please report any address changes to Les Ferge. 7119 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, WI 53562. e-mail: ferge@chorus.net Wisconsin Entomological Societu Newsletter — March 2002 Page 2 PIPEV1NES. from Page 1 Dave Fallows, who gives bird and butterfly walks in the Madison area and gives a nature report on WORT Tuesday mornings, heard about the butterflies and came over to observe. He said it was the first Pipevine Swallowtail he had seen in Wisconsin in the over twenty years he has lived here. Les Ferge, a local entomologist, also heard about the butterflies and e-mailed me: “ This is a very interesting and important sighting, as the Pipevine Swallowtail has historically been reported only a few times in Wisconsin. It is regarded as a rarely- occurring stray, and breeding populations would be most unusual.” I still have a lot of questions about the appearance of the butterflies on my front porch? How did they get here? Since I haven’t paid attention to them before this year, how many years have they been here? Could this be their first year here, having been blown here on a southern wind? And since Aristolochia is so rarely grown in Wisconsin, how did they find my house? Could they be escapees from the Olbrich Gardens Butterfly Exhibit? [Les Ferge checked with Olbrich Gardens; they do not have Pipevines.l Will the chrysalides be able to survive the winter? One doesn’t have to travel far to see the wonders of nature. We just have to open our eyes to what we have in our own backyards and the mysterious swallowtail butterflies taught me that lesson again this, summer. ^ Bob lives in downtown Madison. He edits his neighborhood newsletter, the Tenney- Lapham Newsletter, where this article first appeared. He works as a librarian for Wisconsin Library Services. He can be reached at: reshaw@students.wisc.edu "And with childlike credulous affection We behold those tender wings expand. Emblems of our own great resurrection, Emblems of the bright and better land." — Longfellow Pipevtnes on tie Deck by Glenn Grieger T he year 2001 brought an even closer look at nature and the life around us. For the first time ever we were visited by Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies. I was out on the deck with my son in mid-June. As we spoke, a large Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly flew past, and disappeared among the leaves of our Pipevine plant. We were excited to see the swallowtail, as I have only seen them in the Southern U.S.. When it flew out of the other side of the vine, I took this as an indication that it was laying eggs, because there were no flowers and it is the food plant for its larvae. We did not find eggs that day. However, the following day my son discovered eleven orangish-brown eggs about the size of a poppy seed. We immediately set up a rearingjar. When the larvae hatched, they were yellowish in color with tiny black spikes. As they grew, they became blackish-brown with four rows of pendulous fleshy spines. In their final instar, they exhibited the typical fright posture and smelly protuberance of all swallowtails. In two weeks, they formed chrysalides approximately two inches long. Some were green, some were brown — resembling leaves. In two more weeks, the adults emerged. They were gorgeous! With admiration, we observed as they flew off to begin a new cycle. Several weeks later, when we were visiting the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Milwaukee, we saw several Pipevines nectaring on annual Salvias. Inspecting a large Pipevine Plant nearby, revealed several broods of young caterpillars. We collected two clutches of eggs, thereby starting the cycle all over again. ^ Glen resides tn Menomonee Falls and Is a lifetime naturalist with degrees in Botany and Zoology. He worked as a horticulturist at UW-Madtsonfor thirteen years and presently helps care for the land at UW-Mtlwaukee. A Message From Our New President... I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, and share with you a few ideas I have regarding the society. As the new president I hope to carry on the good work of our outgoing president, Phil- Pellitteri, and thank him for his years of service. I am currently finishing up my doctoral program in the Department of Entomology at the UW-Madison. My work centers on cleaning up taxonomic problems in a tribe of scarab beetles known as the Macrodactylini (you may know Macrodactylus or the Rose Chaffer, the name-sake of the tribe). My interests are primarily in beetles, however, I am, like most of you, fascinated by all insects. I will also admit I have a passion for Arachnids. I recognize that our society is a casual one, and I would only propose at this time two thoughts for the upcoming year. Firstly, I would like to see the society establish a long term web site, where information on the society, membership information, and possibly results of individuals’ works could be easily accessed. Secondly, I would like to initiate several collecting trips around the state. These could possibly be held at state parks, public hunting grounds, etc. They would be open to everyone. It is my hope that individuals with an interest in particular taxa would be able to share that knowledge with others, and possibly contribute to various faunal lists for interested parties. I hope to elaborate on the above ideas at our next meeting. I would be interested in hearing from anyone with suggestions on what they would like to see or do in the society, I look forward to getting to know all Of you. Sincerely, Kerry Katovich katovich@entomology.wisc.edu Wisconsin Entomological Society Newsletter — March 2002 Page 3 2002 PHOTO SALON WINNERS 1&>. \ ,>v -V f- M Mating Canada Darners (Aeshna canadensis) FIRST PLACE Robbye Johnson. Superior, WI Male Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simpltcicollis ) Note: male is blue, female is green SECOND PLACE Karl Legler, Sauk City. WI Photographed 7/14/01 V iFi- ^ .'VTWi 2001 WES Annual Meeting Report by Les Ferge T he Wisconsin Entomological Society’s Annual Meeting and Photo Salon was held on 10 November In Madison, and was attended by about 15 people. A brief business meeting was called to order by President Phil Pellittert. Due to the fact that our current Treasurer, Tom Rocheleau, will be unable to continue in that capacity, it was suggested that the offices of Secretary and Treasurer be combined. A motion was made, seconded and passed that it be done. Election of officers for 2002 was next on the agenda. With no further nominations from the floor, the slate of candidates consisting of Kerry Katovich, President; Phil Pellitteri, Vice-President; and Les Ferge, Secretary-Treasurer was unanimously elected. We thanked Tom Rocheleau for his years of faithful service to the organization. WES member, Andrew Williams, shared the research he is doing with various insects that utilize the Common Milkweed ( Asclepias syriaca ). His slide presentation was very educational, fascinating and appreciated by all who attended the meeting. ^ wyr. > *, .. - i Polyphemus Moth [Antheraea polyphemus ) THIRD PLACE Janice Stiefel, Bailey’s Harbor. WI Photographed 5/16/01 Secretary-Treasurer’s Note! A c considerable number of members have not Lyet paid their dues for 2002. Notices were sent with the previous newsletter. Prompt attention to this would be appreciated, and will avoid missing publications due to being dropped from member- ship. The year through which your dues are paid appears after your name on the address label of this newsletter. Les Ferge, Secretary-Treasurer Wisconsin Entomological Societu Newsletter — March 2002 Page 4 W ebster defines wonder as; 1; a cause of astonishment or admiration, 2: the quality of exciting amazed admiration, 3: rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one’s experience. As the father of two young boys, I challenge myself to foster a sense of wonder in their lives. Rachel Carson, in her must read book, The Sense of Wonder, talks about instilling a sense of wonder in children “so indestructible that it would last throughout life, as an unfailing antidote against the boredom and disenchantment of later years" On an autumn drive home with my sons, we made a short stop at a local farm market to purchase fresh Honey Crisp apples. As I made my purchase and walked out of the market, I noticed my youngest son, Cole, observing something near one of the outdoor fruit stands. He exclaimed, "Daddy, look! It's a Praying Mantis — can I keep him?" Without a second thought, I agreed. He carefully encouraged the long, light green insect onto his finger, climbed into the back seat and we drove off. Excitement filled the car— we had a new pet! At home, we placed the mantis on the south-facing windows of the living room. Loaded with cluster flies, our new guest should be very happy. The boys assisted with the mantis’s voracious eating habits. The most fascinating behavior for me was watching our pet predator slowly stalk, catch with lightning speed, then devour the pesky, unwanted flies; a practical application for a domestic use of a predator-prey relationship. For four weeks, our unnamed predatorial pet lived on the windows Bring Home lie SENSE Of WONDER of our home. Dining on a seemingly endless supply of cluster flies, our three-inch long insect visitor grew noticeably chubby. At one point, the mantis stopped eating. We caught live flies and placed them nearby, but no go. Three days went by without eating. Perhaps an exclusive diet of flies wasn’t appealing anymore? Early one morning, on the fourth Sunday of September, Brendan excitedly announced that our “Praying Mantis was a girl.” We learned two important facts about our long-legged green pet that morning. First, our mantis was a female and second, she laid her egg case. She was now slim again and back to the habit ot eating flies. Her egg case, housing hundreds of eggs in a tan, foamy, paper-mache- like case nearly the size of a double “A" battery, was glued to the wooden window frame. In May or June, the tiny mantids will hatch and resemble their parents, only in miniature. Three days after laying her eggs, the mantis died. Our autumn guest was a European Mantis (Mantis religiosa), a non-native species believed to have been accidentally Introduced into the U.S. in the late 1890s. This species bears a black spot on one of its long forelegs — the segment (coxae) nearest its body. Bringing home a Praying Mantis was a great first-hand learning experience for my youngsters — and me. 4% Paul Is the Director/Naturalist at Ridges Sanctuary, Bailey's Harbor, WI whose mission is to preserve and protect ecologically significant natural areas and provide environmental education opportunities. 2002 Dues Notice! A collection envelope is enclosed with this news- letter, for the convenience of members who haven’t paid their dues for 2002, No envelope is pro- vided if you are paid up for 2002 or beyond. Please check the address label on this newsletter for your current dues status. Send check to our treasurer, Les Ferge, 7119 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, WI 53562. Also appearing after your name will be your membership category: Individual $5.00 per year Family $10.00 per year Sustaining $15.00 per year Patron $25.00 per year Be sure to notify us of any address changes when you send in your check. ^ BYTES... Backyard and field observations, plus information of interest An E-mail from, Sandy Garret, Site Director at Whispering Pines United Methodist Camp, 1 1050 Whispering Pines Rd., Frederic, WI whisper2@centurytel.net Website: WisconsinUMC.org/camps 1-715-327-8148 “ Really enjoy the WES newsletter. I am a former entomologist/ pro- fessor, now a camp director. I will be setting up a nature center here at our camp and am wondering if WES has an Internet connection with all/most of the members. If so, please send out my request for preserved specimens of insects (especially caterpillars, or others specifically found in Wisconsin ). Keep up the good work /" — Sandy Garret Wisconsin Entomological Society Newsletter — March 2002 Page 5 THE 2001 SABA BUTTERFLY COUKT by Ann Swengel Red Admiral on 8 tinging Nettle Sketch by Therese Randall Glenbeulah, WI T he 27th annual NABA Butterfly Count was held in the summer of 2001 and sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). Participants in the count conducted a one-day census of all butterflies observed at sites within their count area, a 15-mile diameter circle. In 2001, 474 butterfly counts were held, including 4 counts (so far) received after deadline to be published in next year's report. The strong annual growth in number of counts has continued into this new millenium, with a 12% increase over the 424 counts in 2000 (including 6 being published in the 2001 report). This has been the average annual growth rate over the last ten years, meaning that more and more butterflies in more and more places are getting counted. The 394 counts In the U.S. in 2001 (348 in 2000) occurred in 49 states (counting DC as a state). From 1996 until 2000, the number of states with counts had consistently hovered at 44-45. Now, in 200 1 , the only states missing were Hawaii, Nevada, and Rhode Island. But each of these states has had at least one count in the past. Perhaps 2002 is the year when all these states will rejoin the program! The 78 Canadian counts In 2001 (a notable Jump up from the 66 in 1999-2000) occurred in 5 provinces (the same as 2000). Canada also had the state/province with the most counts: Alberta, with 40. Texas came in a close second, with 37 (2 arriving after publication deadline). Mexico had only 2 counts In 2001, down from the record 7 in 3 states last year. But the Mexican counts more than made up for this by reporting their usual dazzling butterfly species totals (108 and 139). As expected from continent- wide reports of a Red Admiral outbreak in North America, this butterfly was widespread around the continent in the counts in 2001. Tallies of hundreds of individuals of this species occurred primarily in the Central and Upper Midwest and Great Lakes states, as well as in the East from Georgia north to Ontario, where a few counts also tabulated thousands of Red Admirals. This butterfly was also a presence in the Mexican counts, but the most numerous species there was the Pipevine Swallowtail. ^ TO ORDER THE 2001 REPORT... Please send your report order (specifying year of count results desired) with a check or money order payable to NABA (or "North American Butterfly Association") In US dollars only for $ 1 0 (NABA members ) or $ 1 5 (non-members) each (price includes postage) to: NABA - Butterfly Count 4 Delaware Road Morristown, NJ 07960 For more information, see NABA's website: www.naba.org THE NABA BUTTERFLY COUNT. 2002 by Ann Swengel T he 28th annual NABA Butterfly Count will be held this summer. These counts are fun-fllled but also track the butterfly populations of North America. Volunteers select a count area with a 15-mile diameter and conduct a one-day census of all butterflies sighted within that circle. These counts are usually held in the few weeks before or after the 4th of July. The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) organizes the counts and publishes their annual reports. These reports provide important Information about the geographical distributions and population sizes of the species counted. Comparisons of the results over the years monitor changes in butterfly populations and reveal effects of weather and habitat change on the different species. In some years the butterfly count shows dramatic changes in butterfly populations, while other years indicate little fluctuation in butterfly numbers. Either way, the butterfly counters are always curious about what next year's results will be! No matter how much or how little butterfly watching you've done, the results of butterfly counting can be surprising and interesting. If a count already exists in your area, please join them for a day of fascinating butterfly counting. If there is no count in your area, you may start your own if you know how to identify the butterflies. Otherwise, inspire a nature center or butterfly club to start one for you! For more information on the count program, on how to activate a count, and on NABA, please consult NABA's website at www.naba.org, or send a self-addressed, stamped business envelope to the NABA address listed above. ^ Wisconsin Entomological Society Newsletter — March 2002 Page 6 2001 WISCONSIN LEPIDOPTERA SEASON SUMMARY Coordinator: Leslie A. Ferge JKA James K. Adams LAF Leslie A. Ferge RJB Robert J. Borth KDL Karl & Dorothy Legler MB Matthew Brust JCP James C. Parkinson EB Emily Burton P/F James C. Parkinson & Leslie A. Ferge JAE James A. Ebner JJS Janice J. Stiefel CBF Carol B. Ferge SAS Ann & Scott Swengel GENERAL NOTES: T he onset of the season seemed to be delayed somewhat from average following a snowy winter. Rainy conditions in May and much of June hampered field activity. Summer was dry for a time, but rains returned In August. The year was notable for the largest Influx of migratory butterflies in recent memory. Nearly all the periodically recurring migratory butterfly species previously known from the state were reported in 2001, with the exception of Pyrgus communis and Phoebts sennae. The massive influx of the genus Vanessa was most notable, with butterflies plentiful enough to get the attention of the general public. Vanessa atalanta was everywhere throughout the season, being seen from 20 April through 16 September, sometimes in large swarms. Large numbers of Vanessa virginiensts also appeared in late April, and Vanessa cardut was plentiful later in the season. The Swengels submitted an exhaustive list of migratory butterfly records, resulting from intensive field work throughout the season. Only a few of the more notable individual records of these appear in the accompanying list. They compiled 193 records of V. atalanta in 17 counties on 75 dates and 64 records of V. cardut in 1 1 counties on 32 dates. Euptoteta claudia was reported northward throughout the state, with 47 records on 27 dates compiled by the Swengels from 18 May through 3 September in Bayfield, Burnett, Columbia, Crawford, Douglas, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, Portage and Sauk Counties. After scarcely being seen since its last population explosion in ^ NEW COUNTY RECORDS are ^ indicated by county names appearing in CAPITAL letters. ABBREVIATIONS: SNA State Natural Area WA Wildlife Area / 1 988- 1 989, Pontia protodice became widespread in the western half of Wisconsin, with records from 18 May through 15 September in Adams, Bayfield, Burnett, Columbia, Crawford, Douglas, Green, Jackson, and Portage Counties. Nathalts tole, usually just making it each year to extreme southwestern Wisconsin, had a tremendous year. It was seen from 24 July through 2 October in Adams, Bayfield, Burnett, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Douglas, Jackson, Juneau, Oneida, Portage, Richland, Sauk and Waukesha Counties. Eurema lisa also spread farther north than usual. Ebner reported Monarchs from 14 May through 11 October, and also reported a very late sighting of a Colias sp. on 5 December. Two broods of Battus philenor were documented, in the city of Madison and in the Milwaukee area, reared from larvae found on cultivated Artstolochta vines. Although usually regarded as an uncommon stray, breeding populations of philenor are not unprecedented in Wisconsin. It remains to be seen if populations can survive the winter. M oth data was down significantly in 2001, due to fewer contri- butors and circumstances preventing the usual level of field sampling by those able to get out. It appears that migratory moths did not have the spectacular year that the butterflies did. Fewer records of stray or migrant moth species were docu- mented than last year, with the Noctuid loopers Trichoplusia ni, Rachtplusta ou and Megalographa biloba being found more widespread than usual. A particularly large outbreak of the Forest Tent Cater- pillar ( Malacosoma disstria ) caused extensive defoliation in widespread areas of northern Wisconsin. Mile after mile of forest was stripped in northern Lincoln County, and the city of Rhinelander was over-run. The introduced European Noctuid Apamea ophiogramma continues to be found in new wetland areas, and will soon spread statewide at the rate it appears to be moving. Summary begins on Page 7 7X88 (Dysstroma walkerata ). collected by Janice Stiefel. Bailey’s Harbor. WI June 24. 2001 9301 ( Eudryas grata), collected by six-year-old Emily Burton, Ephraim, WI July 11. 2001 Photos: Janice Stiefel Wisconsin Entomological Societu Newsletter — March 2002 Page 7 MONA No. SPECIES NAME COUNTY LOCALITY DATE CONTR. BUTTERFLIES Family Hesperlidae 3961 Erynnis perslus (Scudder, 1863) 4006 Oarlsma poweshelk (Parker, 1870) 4013 Hylephila phyleus (Drury, [1773]) 40 1 3 Hylephila phyleus (Drury, [ 1 773 ] ) 4013 Hylephila phyleus (Drury, [1773]) 4013 Hylephila phyleus (Drury, [1773]) 40 1 3 Hylephila phyleus (Drury, [1773]) 4022 Hesperia ottoe W. H. Edwards, 1866 4023 Hesperia leonardus leonardus Harris, 1862 4023 Hesperia leonardus leonardus Harris, 1862 4023 Hesperia leonardus leonardus Harris, 1862 4023 Hesperia leonardus leonardus Harris, 1862 4048 Pompeius verna (W. H. Edwards, 1862) 4049 Atalopedes campestris (Boisduval, 1852) 4058 Poanes massasoit (Scudder, 1864) 4058 Poanes massasoit (Scudder, 1864) 4077 Euphyes bimacula (Grote & Robinson, 1867) 4096 Amblyscirtes hegon (Scudder, 1864) 4105 Amblyscirtes vialis (W. H. Edwards, 1862) Family Papilionidae 4157 Battus philenor (Linnaeus, 1771) record from Bob Shaw, reared from pipevine on house 4157 Battus philenor (Linnaeus, 1771) reared from larvae found on pipevine 4170 Papilio cresphontes Cramer, 1777 Family Pieridae 4193 Pontia protodice (Boisduval & LeConte, ( 1830]) 4193 Pontia protodice (Boisduval & LeConte. [ 1830]) 4 1 93 Pontia protodice (Boisduval & LeConte, [ 1830]) 4193 Pontia protodice (Boisduval & LeConte, [ 1830]) 4193 Pontia protodice (Boisduval & LeConte, [1830]) 4193 Pontia protodice (Boisduval & LeConte. [1830]) 4193 Pontia protodice (Boisduval & LeConte. [1830]) 4193 Pontia protodice (Boisduval & LeConte. [1830]) 4193 Pontia protodice (Boisduval & LeConte, [ 1830] ) 4224 Colias cesonia (Stoll, [1790]) 4224 Colias cesonia {Stoll, [ 1 790]) 4237 Eurema lisa (Boisduval & LeConte, 1829) 4237 Eurema lisa (Boisduval & LeConte, 1829) 4237 Eurema lisa (Boisduval & LeConte, 1829) 4237 Eurema lisa (Boisduval & LeConte, 1829} 4237 Eurema lisa (Boisduval & LeConte, 1829) 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval, 1836 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval, 1836 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval, 1836 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval. 1836 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval, 1836 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval, 1836 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval. 1836 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval, 1836 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval, 1836 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval, 1836 4248 Nathalis iole Boisduval. 1836 Family Lycaenidae 4256 4260 4260 4260 4261 4282 4322 4325 4325 4326 4336 4336 4336 Lycaena hyllus (Cramer, ( 1775]) Lycaena dorcas (W. Kirby, 1837) Satyrium calanus falacer (Godart, [ 1824]) Incisalia augustinus (Westwood) Incisalia irus (Godart, 1824) Incisalia irus (Godart. 1824) Incisalia henrici (Grote & Robinson, 1867) Strymon melinus Hubner, [ 1818] Strymon melinus Hubner, [1818] Strymon melinus Hubner, [1818] Wood Sandhill Wildlife Area May 12, 2001 JCP Green Lake Puchyan Prairie SNA July 02. 200 1 July 09, 200 1 SAS Crawford Prairie du Chien Aug. 28, 2001 Sept. 13, 2001 P/F Dane Middleton Sept. 26, 2001 LAF Milwaukee Boerner Botanical Gardens Aug. 23, 2001 JAE Richland Gotham Aug. 28, 2001 LAF Waukesha Oconomowoc Sept. 06, 2001 Oct. 02, 2001 JAE Grant Nelson Dewey State Park July 02, 2001 SAS ADAMS Big Flats Sept. 01, 2001 LAF Jackson Jackson County Forest July 30, 2001 SAS Juneau Lyndon Station Sept. 04, 2001 LAF Richland Lone Rock Sept. 17, 2001 JCP COLUMBIA French Creek Wildlife Area July 01. 2001 LAF ADAMS Big Flats Sept. 01, 2001 LAF Adams New Haven Twp. July 06. 2001 LAF Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA July 15, 2001 LAF ONEIDA Minocqua Twp. July 09, 2001 LAF PORTAGE Emmons Creek SFA June 16, 2001 JCP Jackson Black River Falls June 15. 2001 JCP Dane Madison Aug. 04, 2001 Sept 1 1, 2001 LAF Duse Milwaukee Boerner Botanical Gardens Aug. 13, 2001 Aug. 14, 2001 RJB Iowa Arena Aug. 11, 2001 CBF Adams Big Flats Sept. 01, 2001 LAF BAYFIELD Bark River Road June 20, 2001 SAS COLUMBIA Pine Island Wildlife Area Sept. 01. 2001 LAF Crawford Prairie du Chien Aug. 28 , 200 1 Sept. 1 3 . 200 1 P/F Douglas June 22, 2001 KDL Iowa Arena Aug. 11. 2001 LAF JACKSON Black River State Forest Aug. 06, 200 1 Sept. 03, 200 1 SAS JUNEAU Lyndon Station Sept. 04, 2001 LAF Richland Gotham Aug. 1 1. 2001 Aug. 28, 2001 CBF GREEN LAKE White River Marsh WA July 03. 2001 SAS PORTAGE Buena Vista Marsh Aug. 27. 2001 Sept. 03, 2001 SAS IOWA Arena Aug. 11. 2001 CBF Juneau Lyndon Station Sept 04, 2001 , LAF RICHLAND Gotham Aug. 11. 2001 LAF Waukesha Okauchee July 14, 2001 JAE WOOD Hwy. X & Sandhill WA July 30, 2001 Aug. 06. 2001 SAS Adams Arkdale Sept. 07, 2001 SAS BAYFIELD Pratt Road July 24, 2001 SAS COLUMBIA Pine Island Wildlife Area Sept. 01, 2001 LAF Crawford Prairie du Chien Aug. 28, 2001 Sept. 13, 2001 P/F Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA Aug. 12, 2001 LAF Douglas Aug 31, 2001 KDL Jackson Millston Sept. 04, 2001 LAF JUNEAU Necedah Sept. 07, 2001 SAS ONEIDA Aug 11. 2001 KDL RICHLAND Gotham Aug 11,2001 Sept. 27, 2001 CBF WAUKESHA Oconomowoc, KMSF Sept 10, 2001 Oct. 02, 2001 JAE Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA Aug. 09, 2001 Aug 12. 2001 LAF Jackson City Point Twp. July 03, 2001 LAF Marathon Norrie July 01, 2001 LAF MONROE BogSW of Mather July 03, 2001 LAF Oneida Minocqua Twp. July 09, 2001 LAF ONEIDA Minocqua Twp. July 09, 2001 LAF WOOD Sandhill SWA May 12, 2001 JCP Jackson Jackson Co. Forest June 07, 2001 SAS Wood Hwy. X May 04, 2001 SAS Jackson Jackson County Forest April 29, 2001 May 30, 2001 SAS BURNETT Fish Lake Wildlife Area July 26. 2001 SAS Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA Aug 12, 2001 LAF Jackson Jackson County Forest May 19. 2001 SAS Wisconsin Entomological Societu Newsletter — March 2002 Page 8 MONA No. SPECIES NAME COUNTY LOCALITY DATE CONTR. 4336 Strymon melinus Hubner, [1818] ONEIDA Aug. 12. 2001 KDL 4336 Strymon melinus Hubner, [1818] Waukesha Oconomowoc, Dousman Sept. 11, 2001 JAE 4360 Hemlargus Isola (Reakirt, 1866) GREEN Muralt Prairie SNA July 09, 2001 SAS 4360 Hemiargus Isola (Reakirt, 1866) WOOD Sandhill Wildlife Area Aug. 06, 2001 SAS 4375 Lycaeldes melissa samuelis Nabokov, 1944 Jackson Jackson County Forest May 19. 2001 Sept. 03, 2001 SAS Family Riodinidae 4391 Calephelis muticum McAlplne, 1937 Marquette Chaffee Creek July 10. 2001 July 18, 2001 SAS 4391 Calephells muticum McAlplne, 1937 Fond du Lac July 16, 2001 KDL • Family Nymphalldae 4410 Llbytheana carlnenta (Cramer, [ 1777]) Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA Aug. 12, 2001 LAF 4410 Libytheana carlnenta (Cramer, [ 1777]) Grant Cassvllle Aug. 04, 2001 LAF 4435 Vanessa cardul (Linnaeus, 1758) Waukesha Okauchee June 07, 2001 Sept. 21, 2001 JAE 4437 Vanessa atalanta (Linnaeus, 1758) Dane Middleton April 20, 2001 CBF 4440 Jimonia coenia Hubner, [ 1822] Adams Big Flats Sept. 01, 2001 LAF 4440 Junonia coenia Hubner, [ 1822] Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA Aug. 03, 2001 Aug. 17, 2001 LAF 4440 Junonia coenia Hubner, [ 1822] Jackson Mlllston Sept. 04, 2001 LAF 4440 Junonia coenia Hubner, [ 1822] Juneau Lyndon Station Sept. 04, 2001 LAF 4440 Junonia coenia Hubner, [ 1822] Richland Gotham Aug. 28, 2001 LAF 4440 Junonia coenia Hubner, [ 1822] Waukesha Oconomowoc Aug. 20, 2001 Sept. 27. 2001 JAE 4451 Speyerla aphrodite (Fabriclus, 1787) ADAMS Big Flats Sept. 01. 2001 LAF 4451 Speyeria aphrodite (Fabriclus, 1787) Jackson Mlllston Sept. 04, 2001 LAF 4452 Speyerla idalia (Drury, [ 1773]) Portage Buena Vista Marsh June 25, 2001 Sept. 15. 2001 SAS 4489 Chlosyne gorgone carlota (Reakirt, 1866) Burnett Namekagon Barrens July 30, 2001 JCP 4490 Chlosyne nycteis (Doubleday, [1847]) Waukesha Elm Grove June 29, 200 1 JAE 4491 Chlosyne harrisii (Scudder, 1864) Portage Torun Road June 23. 2001 JCP 4516 Euphydryas phaeton (Drury, [ 1773]) Columbia French Creek WA July 01, 2001 LAF 4516 Euphydryas phaeton (Drury, [1773]) Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA July 10, 2001 LAF 4568.4 Satyrodes eurydice fumosa Leussler, 1916 ADAMS New Haven Twp. July 06, 2001 LAF 4568.4 Satyrodes eurydice fumosa Leussler, 1916 DANE Cherokee Marsh SNA July 10. 2001 July 15, 2001 P/F 4569 Satyrodes appalachia leeuwi (Gatr.& Arb., 1974) Adams New Haven Twp. July 06. 2001 LAF 4596 Erebia dlscoldalis (W. Kirby, 1837) Iron Maul to wish May 12, 2001 LAF 4611 Oeneis jutta ascerta Masters & Sorenson, 1968 Douglas Lyman Lake June 09, 2001 JCP 4614 Danaus plexlppus (Linnaeus, 1758) Milwaukee Milwaukee Nov. 11, 2001 JAE 4614 Danaus plexlppus (Linnaeus, 1758) Waukesha Oconomowoc, KMSF May 14, 2001 Oct. 11. 2001 JAE MOT H S Family Geometridae 6362 Digrammia continuata (Walker, 1862) Door Bailey's Harbor Aug. 03, 2001 JJS 6362 Digrammla continuata (Walker, 1862) MARATHON Norrie Bog June 12, 2001 LAF 6799 Spodolepis substrlataria Hulst, 1896 MARINETTE Miscauno Cedar Swamp April 29, 2001 LAF 6898 Clngilla catenaria (Drury, 1773) DOOR Bailey's Harbor Sept. 23. 2001 JJS 7188 Dysstroma walkerata (Pearsall, 1909) DOOR Bailey's Harbor June 24, 2001 JJS 7218 Thera contractata (Packard, 1873) Door Bailey's Harbor Sept. 18, 2001 Oct. 02, 2001 JJS 7419 Hydrelia lucata (Guenee, 1858) DOOR Bailey's Harbor July 25, 2001 JJS 7433 Epirrita autumnata henshawi (Swett, 1917) Door Bailey's Harbor Oct. 11. 2001 JJS 7437 Operophtera bruceata (Hulst, 1886) Dane Middleton Nov. 20, 2001 LAF Family Mlmnllnnlrtuft 7662 Cicinnus melshelmeri (Harris, 1841) Jackson Black River Falls June 15, 2001 JCP Family SatumUdae 7730 Hemileuca mala (Drury, 1773) complex Portage Dewey Marsh Sept. 18. 2001 MB very abundant (40 collected, many more seen) 7768 Hyalophora Columbia Columbia (S.I. Smith, 1865) Door Bailey's Harbor June 14, 2001 JJS Family Sphingidae 7776 Manduca quinquemaculata (Haworth, 1803) Marathon Wausau Sept 17. 2001 JCP 7802 Sphinx chersls (Hubner, 1823) Door Egg Harbor July 02. 2001 JKA 7802 Sphinx chersls (Hubner, 1823) Marathon Wausau June 06, 2001 JCP 7810 Sphinx gordius Cramer, 1780 Jackson Spaulding Lake Rd. June 15, 2001 JCP 7870 Sphecodina abbottil (Swalnson, 1821) Marathon Wausau June 06, 2001 JCP • Family Notodontidae 7934 Gluphisia lintneri (Grote, 1877) DOOR Bailey's Harbor May 06, 2001 JJS 7951 Symmerista albifrons (J. E. Smith, 1797) Door Bailey's Harbor July 20. 2001 JJS 8006 Schizura badia (Packard, 1864) DANE Cherokee Marsh SNA July 13, 2001 LAF 8022 Hyparpax aurora (J. E. Smith. 1797) Jackson Black River Falls June 15, 2001 JCP Family Arctiidae 8120 Holomellna lamae (Freeman, 1941) JACKSON City Point Twp. July 03. 2001 LAF 8136 Spilosoma dubla (Walker, 1855) JACKSON City Point Twp. May 19. 2001 LAF 8146 Ecpantheria scribonia (Stoll, 1790) Jackson Black River Falls June 15, 2001 JCP 8166 Arctia caja amerlcana Harris, 1841 Vilas Rainbo Lodge July 28, 2001 JCP 8176 Grammia anna (Grote, 1864) JACKSON Black River Falls June 15, 2001 JCP Wisconsin Entomological Societu Newsletter — March 2002 MONA No. SPECIES NAME COUNTY LOCALITY DATE CONTR. 8199 Grammia arge (Drury, 1773) Door Bailey's Harbor Sept. 12, 2001 JJS 8254 Pygarctia spraguei (Grote, 1875) Jackson Black River Falls June 15. 2001 JCP Family Noctuidae 8357.1 Macrochilo hypocritalis Ferguson, 1982 DANE Cherokee Marsh SNA July 13, 2001 LAF 8359 Macrochilo bivittata (Grote, 1877) Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA July 13, 2001 LAF 8361 Macrochilo louisiana (Forbes, 1922) DANE Cherokee Marsh SNA Aug. 08, 2001 Aug. 23, 2001 LAF 8393 Lascoria ambigualis Walker, 1866 JACKSON City Point Twp. May 19, 2001 LAF 8764 Argyrostrotis anilis (Drury, 1773) DOOR Egg Harbor July 03. 2001 JKA 8864 Catocala grynea (Cramer, 1780) Door Baileys Harbor July 25, 2001 JCP 8867 Catocala blandula Hulst, 1884 Door Bailey's Harbor Aug. 23, 2001 JJS 8887 Tricoplusia ni (Hubner, 1800-03) DOOR Bailey's Harbor Aug. 11, 2001 JJS 8887 Tricoplusia ni (Hubner, 1800-03) JACKSON Brockway Twp. Sept. 05, 2001 LAF 8895 Rachiplusia ou (Guenee, 1852) Dane Middleton May 18, 2001 LAF 8895 Rachiplusla ou (Guenee, 1852) JACKSON City Point Twp. May 19, 2001 LAF 8907 Megalographa biloba (Stephens, 1830) JACKSON Brockway Twp. May 19, 2001 June 15, 2001 P/F 8907 Megalographa biloba (Stephens, 1830) Marathon Norrie May 04, 2001 LAF 8923 Autographa ampla (Walker, 1858) Door Bailey's Harbor June 30, 2001 JJS 8946 Syngrapha microgamma nearctica Fgn., 1955 Marathon Norrie June 12, 2001 LAF 8957 Paectes oculatrix (Guenee, 1852) DOOR Egg Harbor July 03. 2001 JKA 8992 Nola triquetrana (Fitch, 1856) MARINETTE Miscauno Cedar Swamp April 29. 2001 LAF 9061 Cerma cora Hubner, 1818 Jackson City Point Twp. May 19. 2001 LAF 9214 Acronicta falcula (Grote, 1877) Jackson Brockway Twp. May 19. 2001 LAF 9219 Acronicta connecta Grote, 1873 DANE Cherokee Marsh SNA Aug. 08. 2001 LAF 9224 Acronicta quadrata Grote, 1874 Bayfield Moquah Barrens June 08, 2001 JCP 9264 Acronicta longa Guenee, 1852 Bayfield Moquah Barrens June 08, 2001 JCP 9264 Acronicta longa Guenee, 1852 Jackson Black River Falls June 15. 2001 JCP 9301 Eudryas grata (Fabricius, 1793) DOOR Ephraim July 11, 2001 EB 9328 Apamea nigrior (J. B. Smith, 1891) DOOR Egg Harbor July 03, 2001 JKA 9362.1 Apamea ophiogramma (Esper, 1793) DANE Cherokee Marsh SNA July 13, 2001 LAF 9362.1 Apamea ophiogramma (Esper, 1793) DOOR Egg Harbor June 30, 2001 JKA 9362.1 Apamea ophiogramma (Esper, 1793) Door Bailey's Harbor July 17, 2001 JJS 9393 Luperina stipata (Morrison, 1875) Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA Aug. 08, 2001 Aug. 23, 2001 LAF 9415 Oligia bridghami (Grote & Robinson, 1866) Door Bailey's Harbor July 25, 2001 JCP 9416 Oligla minuscula (Morrison, 1874) JACKSON City Point Twp. Sept. 05, 2001 LAF 9416 Oligia minuscula (Morrison, 1874) Marathon Norrie Aug. 13, 2001 LAF 9427 Meropleon diversicolor (Morrison, 1874) Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA Aug. 23, 2001 LAF 9427 Meropleon diversicolor (Morrison, 1874) DOOR Bailey's Harbor Aug. 23, 2001 JJS 9427 Meropleon diversicolor (Morrison, 1874) JUNEAU Meadow Valley Sept. 21, 2001 LAF 9429 Lemmeria digitalis (Grote. 1882) Marathon Mud Lake Bog Sept. 07, 2001 JCP 9443 Chortodes defecta (Grote, 1874) DANE Cherokee Marsh SNA July 13. 2001 LAF 9451 Archanara laeta (Morrison, 1875) Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA August 08, 2001 LAF 9452 Macronoctua onusta Grote, 1874 MONROE W of Mather Sept. 21, 2001 LAF 9483 Papaipema inquaesita (G. & R., 1868) Door Bailey's Harbor Sept. 23, 2001 JJS 9490 Papaipema nepheleptena (Dyar, 1908) Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA Sept. 30, 2001 LAF 9493 Papaipema appassionata (Harvey, 1876) Marathon Mud Lake Bog Sept. 07, 2001 JCP 9522 Iodopepla u-album (Guenee, 1852) Jackson City Point Twp. May 19, 2001 . LAF 9629 Fagitana littera (Guenee, 1852) DANE Cherokee Marsh SNA July 13, 2001 Aug. 23, 2001 LAF 9680 Elaphria georgii (Moore & Rawson, 1939) Jackson City Point Twp. May 19, 2001 LAF 9818 Amolita fessa Grote. 1874 Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA July 13, 2001 LAF 9922 Lithophane pexata Grote. 1874 Jackson City Point Twp. May 19, 2001 LAF 9925 Lithophane lepida Grote. 1874 Marinette Dunbar April 29, 2001 LAF 9979 Xylotype acadia Barnes & Benjamin, 1922 Jackson City Point Twp. Sept. 05, 2001 LAF 10005 Feraliajocosa (Guenee. 1852) Marinette Miscauno Cedar Swamp April 29. 2001 LAF 10007 Feralia major J. B. Smith, 1890 Marathon Mosinee May 12, 2001 JCP 10008 Feralia comstocki (Grote, 1874) Marathon Mosinee May 12, 2001 JCP 10008 Feralia comstocki (Grote, 1874) Marinette Miscauno Cedar Swamp April 29, 2001 LAF 10294 Melanchra pulverulenta (J. B. Smith, 1888) Marathon Norrie June 12, 2001 LAF 10296 Lacanobia nevadae (Grote, 1876) MARATHON Norrie June 12, 2001 LAF 10302 Trichordestra rugosa (Morrison, 1875) Marathon Norrie June 12, 2001 LAF 10440 Leucania linita Guenee, 1852 Dane Cherokee Marsh SNA Aug. 08. 2001 LAF 10440 Leucania linita Guenee, 1852 MARATHON Norrie June 12, 2001 LAF 10698.5 Trichosilia mollis (Walker, 1857) DOOR Bailey's Harbor July 25, 2001 JCP 10992 Paradiarsia littoralis (Packard, 1867) DOOR Egg Harbor June 29, 2001 JKA 10993.1 Hemipachnobia monochromatea (Morr., 1874) Jackson City Point Twp. May 19. 2001 LAF 10997 Cerastis flshii (Grote, 1878) Marinette Miscauno Cedar Swamp April 29, 2001 LAF 11118 Schinia obscurata Strecker, 1898 DOOR Egg Harbor June 30, 2001 JKA 11131 Schinia mortua (Grote, 1865) Crawford Prairie Du Chien Sept 13, 2001 JCP 11164 Schinia florida (Guenee, 1852) Door Bailey's Harbor July 20, 2001 JJS 11164 Schinia florida (Guenee, 1852) Marathon Mosinee July 10, 2001 JCP WoscomsoiD Emlt©m©ll©qjkall S®dety Janice Stiefel, Editor 2125 Grove Rd. Bailey's Harbor, WI 54202 Address Correction Requested Wisconsin Entomological Society Newsletter — March 2002 It s Always Been Done Bat Way Inspirational 1 speaker, Zig Ziglar, tells the story of an experiment by the French naturalist, John Henry Fabre, to support his point that people must have goals to work toward so that they don’t follow the crowd. \ "The study of entomology is one of the most fascinating of pursuits. It takes its votaries into the treasure-houses of nature, and explains some of the wonderful series of links which form the great chain of creation. It lays open before us another world, of which we have been hitherto unconscious, and shows us that the tiniest insect, so small perhaps that the unaided eye can scarcely see it, has its work to do in the world, and does it.” — Rev. J. G. Wood Fabre utilized some processionary caterpillars, which got their name because they blindly follow the one in front of them. He arranged them in a circle around the rim of a flower pot so that the lead caterpillar actually touched the last one. In the center of the flower pot he put pine needles, the host plant of these caterpillars. The caterpillars started around the rim, trudging day and night until they dropped dead of starvation with an abundance of their favorite food less than 6 inches away. ‘They confused activity with accomplish- ment ," says Ziglar. “Many people make the same mistake and, as a result reap only a fraction of the harvest life has to offer. They follow methods and procedures for no other reason than — 7t's always been done that way.' n Page 10 Wisconsin Entomological Society Officers President; Kerry Katovich Dept, of Entomology 1610 Linden Dr. Madison, WI 53706 katovich@entomology .wise, edu Vice President: Phil PeUitteri Dept, of Entomology 1630 Linden Dr. Madison, WI 53706 pellitte@ entomology . wise . edu Secretary-Treasurer: Les Ferge 7119 Hubbard Ave. Middleton, WI 53562-3231 fer ge@ chorus . n et Newsletter Editor: Janice Stiefel 2125 Grove Rd. Bailey’s Harbor, WI 54202 (920) 839-9796 j stiefel@ itol . com