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VOL. (JY Ne 27 July 7, 1967
Cooperative
ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
iued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
Survey and Detection Operations
Plant Pest Control Division
Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 July 7, 1967 Number 27
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
ARMYWORM widespread on wheat and corn in Ohio areas; also active in Pennsylvania
and Maryland. CORN EARWORM unusually heavy in corn and grain Sorghum in High
Plains of Texas. POTATO LEAFHOPPER increased on alfalfa in Michigan and Ohio;
infesting other crops in eastern States. (p. 585).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER larval feeding increasing on corn in Virginia and Maryland;
egg laying heavy in Michigan. (p. 586). Destructive numbers of RANGE CATERPILLAR
in areas of Union County, New Mexico; 700,000 acres infested in Colfax County.
(p. 588). ALFALFA WEEVIL reported for first time in Maine; continues damaging in
other States. (pp. 588-589).
BOLL WEEVIL emergence continues heavy at Florence, South Carolina, increased in
northern Alabama; punctured squares found in several cotton-growing areas. BOLL-
WORM damage reported in several areaS; continue to increase in Arizona. (pp. 591-
592).
FOUR-LINED PLANT BUG injury much heavier than usual on crops in Lower Michigan.
(p. 595). CODLING MOTH and EUROPEAN RED MITE activity increased in Maine and
Massachusetts; codling moth larval entries reported in other areas. WESTERN TENT
CATERPILLAR defoliation severe in orchards in Washington. (pp. 596, 597, 599).
A PINE RESIN MIDGE severe on ponderosa pine in Mariposa County, California.
FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR damaging in areas of Utah. (p. 599). MOSQUITOES annoying
in several States. (p. 600).
GRASSHOPPERS remain economic in Oklahoma; increased in east-central South Dakota.
(p. 602).
Detection
FORMOSAN SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE reported in South Carolina. (p. 603). Other new
State records were 3 MIRID BUGS in Delaware (p. 604), ALFALFA WEEVIL in Maine
(p. 588), and HOLLYHOCK WEEVIL in Washington (p. 598). For new county records
see page 604.
Predictions
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE may be problem and second-generation CABBAGE MAGGOT may cause
heavy damage in New York. (pp. 593, 594). BIRCH LEAF MINER outbreak anticipated
in Maine. (p. 600).
Special Reports
® Detection Reminder - Look for These Chafers. (p. 608).
Cooperative Survey Entomologists. (p. 609).
Reports in this issue are for week ending June 30 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Insects Affecting
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WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK
JULY 1967
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for July is for temperatures to average below
seasonal normals over the eastern two-thirds of the Nation except for near to
above normal in the southern Plains and the gulf coast region. West of the Con-
tinental Divide above normal temperatures are indicated except for near to below
normal along the Pacific coast and in the Northwest. Elsewhere near normal tem-
peratures are in prospect. Precipitation is expected to exceed normal over the
central Plains, the middle Mississippi Valley, the Pacific Northwest coast, and
along the Atlantic seaboard. Below normal totals are indicated over the Far
Southwest and in the gulf coastal region. Near normal amounts are expected in
unspecified areas.
Weather forecast given here is based on the official 30-day "Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
For weather of the week see page 605.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - MAINE - Larvae in Sanford area June 20. Total
of 64 adults taken in blacklight trap at Highmoor Farm, Monmouth County, June
17-23. (Boulanger). NEW YORK - General infestation in area along South Avenue
and west of Northville Turnpike, Suffolk County; also in Bridgehampton and Shore-
ham. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). PENNSYLVANIA - Most damage in Bedford and Blair
Counties to barley, corn, and timothy. Pupation underway. Infestation apparently
confined in southwestern quadrant of State. (Gesell). MARYLAND - Outbreak
numbers caused medium to heavy injury to over 800 acres of wheat in Kent and
Queen Annes Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). OHIO - Larvae widespread in wheat
and corn in Pickaway, Fayette, Fairfield, Marion, Champaign, Clark, Licking,
Medina, Belmont, Carroll, and Mercer Counties. Larvae expected to move into
and damage corn in adjacent fields as wheat matures and harvest proceeds. (Rose
et al., June 22-23).
ARMY CUTWORM (Chorizagrotis auxiliaris) - UTAH - Sprays applied to 800 acres of
alfalfa in Loa, Lyman, Fremont area of Wayne County. Other cutworms also present.
(Knowlton, Chapman, June 23).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - DELAWARE - Some young larvae in New Castle County
corn. (Burbutis). ALABAMA - Larvae light in whorls of late corn in several
Covington County fields. (Pike). GEORGIA - Light in Tift County peanuts.
(French). Light in sweet corn ears in Spalding County. (Dupree). TEXAS -
Unusually heavy numbers in corn and grain sorghum causing concern in High Plains
area. (Rummel, June 27). ARKANSAS - Averaged 4 per 100 sweeps in Lafayette and
Miller County alfalfa. None found on soybeans in southwest. Larvae 3 per 25
sorghum heads in Lafayette County field; none found in remainder of southwest
area. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Caused much damage to leaves and stalks
of corn south of Ojo Caliente, Rio Arriba County. (Heninger). OREGON - In-
festations of tasseled sweet corn in Umatilla County average 35 percent week
of June 26. (Crowell).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - MARYLAND - Alates evident June 28 on
field corn near Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). OHIO - First
of season on young field corn in Ross County June 28. Primarily immatures in
wrapped leaf whorls. (Blair). INDIANA - Small colonies, 15-38 per tassel, on 4-8
percent of sweet corn and field corn in sandy soil areas of Knox, Gibson, and
Posey Counties. Occasional plant with 100-200 per whorl, (Huber). Colonies still
in Johnson grass in heavier soil areas of southern third of State; have not
moved into corn. (Matthew, Huber). KANSAS - Light, averaged less than 10 per
whorl of corn in Riley and Pottawatomie Counties. (Simpson). ARKANSAS - Heavy
in sorghum 2 feet high in Lafayette County field. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - NORTH DAKOTA - Trace numbers in wheat in Cass
County. (Brandvik).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - NEW JERSEY - Ranged 21-89 per 25 sweeps
(average 64 per field) in 9 alfalfa fields in central area June 27. (Ins.-Dis.
Newsltr.). DELAWARE - Adults average 10 per 25 sweeps on lima beans in Kent
and Sussex Counties; on potatoes and cucumbers in New Castle and Kent Counties.
(Burbutis). MARYLAND - Increasing on alfalfa, beans, and potatoes in all areas;
highest count 10 per sweep on 18-inch alfalfa in Queen Annes County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Full-grown nymphs low to moderate on birdsfoot trefoil
in Montgomery County. (Pienkowski, June 23). OHIO - Building up on alfalfa;
development anticipated on untreated potatoes. (Sleesman). MICHIGAN - Adults
increased in alfalfa. Counts June 26 in 6 Washtenaw County fields ranged 30-100
per 10 sweeps (averaged 60). (McCrory).
SIX-SPOTTED LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - MICHIGAN - Adults 3-25 per 10
sweeps (average 10) in 8 Washtenaw County oat fields Sampled June 26; ranged
0-8 per 10 sweeps (average 3) in 6 Washtenaw County alfalfa fields. Aster
yellows apparent on Canada thirstle for about 2 weeks and widespread in central
area, (McCrory).
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SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - NEW MEXICO - Light to heavy in
Chaves County alfalfa. One heavily infested field had about 1 pint of aphids,
mostly this species, per 25 sweeps. Lady beetle adults and larvae very abundant
in this field; about one quart per 25 sweeps. Heaviest lady beetle population
found this season. (Mathews). T. maculata very light in Taos County alfalfa.
(Heninger). ARKANSAS - Survey continued negative in southwest. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
KANSAS - None in any alfalfa checked in Riley or Pottawatomie Counties. (Simpson).
NEBRASKA - Ranged 0-3, averaged less than 1, per 10 sweeps in Thurston County
field. (Keith, June 29). SOUTH DAKOTA - Alates light in alfalfa fields sampled
in south-central area. Ranged 25-100 per 100 sweeps. These in fields where pea
aphids counts 1,000+ per 100 sweeps. Predators, including lady beetle larvae,
30 per 100 sweeps, present. (Jones).
TOBACCO BUDWORM (Heliothis virescens) - GEORGIA - Larvae and eggs heavy on
experimental tobacco in Spalding County. (Beckham).
TOBACCO HORNWORM (Manduca sexta) - GEORGIA - Larvae and eggs heavy on experimental
tobacco in Spalding County. (Beckham).
HORNWORMS (Manduca spp..) - MARYLAND - Second and third instars light but wide-
spread on tobacco in St. Marys County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - RHODE ISLAND - Appearing on corn in
Cranston, Smithfield, and Cumberland. (King). NEW YORK - Peak emergence June 19
and 23. Beating hedgerow weeds yielded fewer moths than previous week. Moths
still seen in corn rows. In untreated early variety trial in midwhorl stage June
22 at Accord, 23 plants in 100 showed etching or pin holes. Borers entering
florets of enclosed tassels. In earliest plantings first treated in mid-June
control seems satisfactory. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). DELAWARE - Adults
averaged 1 per night in blacklight trap in Sussex and New Castle Counties. Pupae
in corn in all counties. (Burbutis). MARYLAND - Larval feeding increasing in
early planted corn in all sections; leaf and whorl feeding ranged 10-80 percent
of plants in several fields in Frederick and Wicomico Counties. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.). VIRGINIA - Second and third instars infested 90 percent of corn in
35-acre Campbell County field. (Isakson, Ellis). Light trap studies past 9
years indicated peak moth flights for second and third broods should occur
about July 5 and August 15, respectively, at Painter on Eastern Shore. In-
dications are that emergence will be so staggered this year that 7 to 10-day
treatments will be necessary to protect peppers, field peas, and other susceptible
crops until end of season. (Hofmaster). OHIO - First larval occurrences of
season on corn reported from Adams and Darke Counties. (Blair et al.).
MICHIGAN - Egg laying heavy June 22 on field corn 30-36 inches high; on sweetcorn
over 36 inches high; eggs laid June 13 hatched, borings noticeable. Leaf damage
less than 75 percent in southwest June 23. (Janes) . INDIANA - Approximately
30 percent of field corn in southern third of State 40 inches or taller. Whorl
feeding and midvein entrances on 4-60 percent (average 24) of plants checked.
Only leaf feeding observed north of U. S. Highway 50; leaf feeding and midvein
damage found south of Highway 50. (Matthew, Huber). Infestations on early sweet
corn in silk stage averaged 70 percent in sandy soil areas of southwestern and
south-central areas; 4 third to fourth: instars per stalk, with 30 percent of
tassels cut. (Huber). In west-central district field corn 36 inches or taller,
egg masses ranged 0-3 per 25 plants, (averaged 1). (Huber). IOWA - Adults
continue in blacklight traps. (Mast). Adult emergence 100 percent at Ankeny,
Polk County. Leaf feeding by first to third instars ranged from 50 percent at
Ankeny to 35 percent at Spencer, Clay County. (Brindley). MISSOURI - Leaf
feeding ranged 0-14 percent in northwest fields; as high as 60 percent in some
fields. Adult emergence started in southeast area. (Jones). ALABAMA - Several
larvae per cornstalk in St. Clair County field. (Jackson). SOUTH DAKOTA - First
adults of season at light trap in Brookings, Brookings County, June 26.
(Uhlken).
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STALK BORER (Papaipema nebris) - IOWA - Half-grown larvae damaging in Chickasaw
County; largest field destroyed was about 10 acres. (Gunderson). RHODE ISLAND -
Damaged silage corn in West Kingston field. (Mathewson) .
SORGHUM WEBWORM (Celama sorghiella) - ARKANSAS - First larvae of season found in
Lafayette County Sorghum. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - NEW YORK - Continues to damage corn in some
areas. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). VIRGINIA - Larvae destroyed 15-20 per-
cent of corn in Rockbridge County field. (Isakson, Woodside) .
GLASSY CUTWORM (Crymodes devastator) - IOWA - Pupation began; some spotty damage
to corn planted on sod ground in northern Winneshiek, Allamakee, and north-
eastern Clayton Counties. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
CUTWORMS - MASSACHUSETTS - Climbing species damaged corn in several fields June
18-24. Larvae rapidly nearing full growth. (Crop Pest Cont. Mess., June 26).
OHIO - Damage to field corn continues in Union, Auglaize, Carroll, Hardin,
Brown, Guernsey, Mercer, and Mahoning Counties. (Blair et al., June 22-26).
Damage expected to decrease as larvae reach full growth within next 14 days.
(Rose, June 22-26).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - MISSOURI - In southeast
area field, 60 percent of plants infested with second-stage to full-grown
larvae. (Munson). MISSISSIPPI - First-generation adult flight in progress
past 2 weeks. (Davis).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - KANSAS - Second and third instars ranged
5-10 per corn plant in Riley County June 19. On June 23, second instars 0-1
per corn plant in Mitchell County and 0-5 per plant in Republic County. All
counts in untreated plots in test fields. First D. virgifera of season collected
June 29 in Riley County. (Wilde). NEBRASKA - D. virgifera and D. longicornis
larvae feeding on corn roots in Hamilton, Dawson, and Saunders Counties. (Rush,
Cranfill, June 28). MISSOURI - Diabrotica spp. larvae averaged 10 per plant
in northwest area field. (Munson) IOWA - Up to second instar Diabrotica spp.
on corn in central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - D. longicornis eggs
hatched in Monroe County. No root scarring on plants sampled from infested plots
June 23; scarring evident June 26. All first instars June 26. (Dieter).
CORN FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema pulicaria) - NEW YORK - Numbers decreased. No
noticeable increase in percentage of plants with leaf streaks from bacterial
wilt. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). MARYLAND - Adults evident on corn foliage
in all areas; averaged 5 per plant on 18-inch high sweet corn near Cambridge,
Dorchester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
HESSIAN FLY (Mayetiola destructor) - OHIO - Numbers of puparia per 10 wheat stems
in 6 south-central and Southwest area fields light. Some combining of wheat
underway in southern counties. (Rose).
SPIDER MITES -— NEW MEXICO - Building up rapidly on corn foliage in Dexter area,
Chaves County. Heavy populations causing lower leaves to become discolored and
dry. (Mathews, Nielsen).
SMALL GRAINS
ENGLISH GRAIN APHID (Macrosiphum avenae) - NORTH DAKOTA - High counts of 20 per
100 sweeps on barley and wheat in Cass County. (Brandvik).
BARLEY THRIPS (Limothrips denticornis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Up to 4 adults per stem
in leaf sheaths of barley in Cass County. Not entered leaf sheaths in barley
in Morton County; 80 adults per 100 sweeps evident in barley variety trials at
Mandan. (Brandvik).
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WHEAT STEM SAWFLY (Cephus cinctus) - OHIO - Larvae fully grown and at bases of
wheat stems in southern counties. Only insignificant stem-cutting damage to
ripe wheat. (Rose).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
RANGE CATERPILLAR (Hemileuca oliviae) - NEW MEXICO - Destructive numbers reported
in several areas where economic infestations not found in Union County during
1966. (Zimmerman). Approximately 700,000 acres of rangeland infested in
Colfax County. (PPC).
GLASSY CUTWORM (Crymodes devastator) - IOWA - Nearly full-grown larvae damaged
turf in Clayton County golf course. (Hosch).
SOD WEBWORMS (Crambus spp.) - ARIZONA - Adult activity very heavy in all areas of
Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
GRASS BUGS - UTAH - Irbisia spp. light on giant wild-rye in Logan Canyon, Cache
County; Allen Canyon, Rich County; and 9 to 10 miles south of Monte Cristo in
Weber County. In this area, Irbisia shulli 20 percent nymphs. (Knowlton,
Bergman, June 26). About 60,000 to 80,000 acres of crested, intermediate and
other wheatgrass infested by Labops hesperius and in some areas also by Irbisia
spp. in Garfield and Kane Counties. Populations more spotty than during 1966,
but much damage when growth 3-4 inches high. Adults mating. Stormy, cold spring
evidently favored grass, but not grass bugs. (Knowlton, Lindsay, June 26).
Irbisia pacifica 3 to 20 in 25 sweeps on wheat in Beaver Dam area of Box Elder
County June 16. Heavier movements from Great Basin bunchgrass to wheat June
19-23 with early control planned in some fields. (Knowlton, June 23).
NORTHERN MASKED CHAFER (Cyclocephala borealis) - MARYLAND - Adults observed
June 27 at lights in New Carrollton, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.).
A BILLBUG (Sphenophorus venatus vestitus) - KANSAS - Pupae and newly emerged
adults in zoysia grass lawns in Wichita June 23. Little damage. In 1966,
damage not reported until August and September in this area. (Thompson) .
FIELD CRICKETS (Gryllus spp.) - CALIFORNIA - Adults medium on rangelands in
Williams area, Colusa County. Occurrance in northern part of State indicates
possible nuisance populations statewide later in season. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - MAINE - Adults collected at Sanford and Saco,
York County; 70 in 50 sweeps at Sanford. No infestation level reported from
Saco. This is a new State record. (Boulanger, June 23). NEW HAMPSHIRE —
Up to 70 percent of tips damaged north to Lebanon. Larvae as high as 2,000
per 100 sweeps. (Sutherland, June 26). VERMONT - Continues foremost problem.
Heavy for first time in Windsor, Washington, and Chittenden Counties; severely
injured standing first crop and stubble. Tetrastichus incertus released in
Addison County. Additional releases of T. incertus and Bathyplectes sp. to be
made. (MacCollom, June 26). NEW YORK - Decline continues but some new eggs
indicate feeding will continue, particularly in central area. Old adults still
numerous and laying eggs. Control poor on stubble. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26).
DELAWARE - Adults averaged 3-4 per 10 sweeps in Kent and Sussex Counties.
Adult feeding heavy on lima bean stems in large Kent County field. (Burbutis) .
MARYLAND - Adults averaged 3 per sweep on new stand of alfalfa near Frederick,
Frederick County. Larvae generally below one per sweep in all areas. Adults
numerous on vetch at Fairland, Montgomery County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEW
MEXICO - Damage heavy in several fields in Arroyo Seco area, Taos County;
larvae averaged over 65 per 25 sweeps in one field, 4-10 in other fields. No
adults collected. (Kloepfer, Heninger). Larvae averaged 1-6 per 25 sweeps in
alfalfa near Espanola, Rio Arriba County. (Kloepfer). OREGON - Counts in
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Klamath County week of June 26 ranged 50-100 larvae per sweep in unsprayed fields.
(Wilcox). NORTH DAKOTA - Larvae low in dryland alfalfa in western counties.
In Mercer, Dunn, and Stark counties, ranged up to 6 (average 2) per 100 sweeps.
In irrigated alfalfa in Mercer County, larvae 45 per 100 sweeps. No larvae or
adults found in dryland alfalfa in Oliver, Grant, and Morton Counties. Alfalfa
in early bloom stage or cut. (Brandvik). SOUTH DAKOTA - Damage increased in
fields sampled near Spearfish, Lawrence County. First to third instars, mostly
second instars, up to 2,500 per 100 sweeps. Cutting of first crop underway.
If weather remains cool, and larval mortality continues low, damage to new
growth alfalfa may occur after first cutting, particularly where hay removed
early. (Jones, Walstrom). NEBRASKA - Larvae and adults heavy on Frontier County
alfalfa. (Stanley). KANSAS - Light, 4 adults and 12 larvae per 100 sweeps in
Stevens County June 9, a new county reocrd. None found in Seward County. (DePew).
LESSER CLOVER LEAF WEEVIL (Hypera nigrirostris) - IOWA - Ranged 6-16 per 10
sweeps in east-central and northeast areas on red clover. (Iowa. Ins. Sur.).
PALE-STRIPED FLEA BEETLE (Systena blanda) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults damaged
alfalfa, south and east of Murdo, Jones County; east of White River, Mellette
County; and west of Winner, Tripp County. Up to 160 adults per 100 sweeps in
areas checked. Controls may be necessary in some areas. (Jones).
BLACK BLISTER BEETLE (Epicauta pennsylvanica) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults up to 50
(average 15) per 100 sweeps in alfalfa in Morton, Oliver, and Mercer Counties.
(Brandvik) .
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - NEW MEXICO - Averaged 5 first and second
instars per 25 sweeps in alfalfa in Arroyo Seco area, Taos County. (Heninger).
MARYLAND - Light numbers swept from alfalfa in Frederick and Queen Annes
Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - DELAWARE - Young larvae in alfalfa in
several areas of State. (Burbutis).
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - OREGON - Large numbers of adults appearing
in Klamath Falls area, Klamath County. Heavy infestation expected. (Schuh).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - ARIZONA - Continues to increase in alfalfa
in agricultural areas of Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO -
Apparently decreasing in alfalfa in southern counties; only occasional heavy
infestation noted. (N. M. Coop. Rpt.). KANSAS - Low, 15-25 per 10 sweeps,
in alfalfa in Riley and Pottawatomie Counties. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Averaged
47 per 10 sweeps in Thurston County. (Keith). NORTH DAKOTA - Ranged up to 400
(average 170) per 100 sweeps in first-crop alfalfa in Morton, Oliver, Mercer,
Dunn, Stark, Hettinger, and Grant Counties. (Brandivk). IOWA - Very low in
legumes in east-central and northeast areas. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - MARYLAND - Adults common in alfalfa in
Frederick and Queen Annes Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MICHIGAN - Continues
abundant in alfalfa and on other crops. (Janes). IOWA - Ranged 12-60 per 10
sweeps in red clover and alfalfa in northeast and east-central areas. (Iowa
Ins. Sur.). NORTH DAKOTA - Ranged up to 75 (averaged 28) per 100 sweeps in first-
crop alfalfa in western counties. (Brandvik).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on alfalfa in Fresno, Fresno County.
Very little migration to cotton noted. May become critical in surrounding crops
with harvest of seed alfalfa. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Nymphal activity
increasing in alfalfa in Cochise, Maricopa, and Yuma Counties. Averaged 75 per
100 sweeps in Cochise County and 400 in Maricopa and Yuma Counties. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Averaged 12-15 adults and nymphs per 25 sweeps in Rio
Arriba County alfalfa. (Kloepfer). One field at Arroyo Seco, Taos County, with
70 adults and nymphs per 25 sweeps. (Heninger). NEBRASKA - Averaged about 20
per 10 sweeps in Thurston County alfalfa. (Keith).
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ALFALFA PLANT BUG (Adelphocoris lineolatus) - NORTH DAKOTA - Increased in alfalfa
in western counties. Ranged up to 350 (average 123) per 100 sweeps in Morton,
Oliver, Mercer, Dunn, Hettinger, and Grant Counties. (Brandvik). IOWA - Adults
and nymphs 3-30 per 10 sweeps in central and east-central areas on alfalfa and
red clover. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus spumarius) - IOWA - Adults ranged 7-50 per 10 sweeps
in alfalfa and red clover in east-central and northeast areas. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
MISSOURI - Adults on alfalfa and red clover in Harrison, Mercer, and Putnam
Counties. These are new county records. (Munson).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Increasing in
nearly all areas of State in alfalfa. Highest populations in Yuma County;
averaged 400 per 100 sweeps. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
THRIPS - NEW MEXICO - Damage very noticeable on alfalfa in Roosevelt and Chaves
Counties. (Mathews). Moderate on alfalfa at Espanola, Rio Arriba County, and
at Questa, Taos County. (Kloepfer).
SOYBEANS
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - ALABAMA - Larvae medium and
localized; damaging young soybean plants at Dottelle, Monroe County. Lighter
population causing light damage to soybeans in Escatawpa, Washington County.
Light and causing some damage to three soybean fields in Covington County.
(Lemons, Pike). GEORGIA - Destroyed portion of stand in 60-acre soybean field
in Laurens County. (Brown).
GARDEN WEBWORM (Loxostege similalis) - ARKANSAS - Larvae 6 per 30 row feet in
soybeans in Ashley County field. Survey negative in southwest. (Ark. Ins.
Suan)
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - DELAWARE - Young larvae in soybeans in
several areas of State. (Burbutis).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - MARYLAND - First adults of season
moving into soybeans in Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Ceratoma trifurcata) - MISSISSIPPI - Light in Yazoo County,
approximately 10-15 per 200 feet of row. (Dinkins, June 23).
CLOVER ROOT CURCULIO (Sitona hispidula) - INDIANA - In Benton-Newton County
line area, adults and larvae destroyed seedling soybean fields planted on spring
plowed clover sod. (Lehker).
A JAPANESE WEEVIL (Calomycterus setarius) - MARYLAND - Adults caused heavy foliage
injury to over 2 acres of 5-inch soybeans near Carmichael, Queen Annes County.
First reocrd of this species damaging soybeans in State. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.)
BLISTER BEETLES (Epicauta spp.) - MISSISSIPPI - Scattered populations in soybeans
caused areas of severe leaf damage; areas seldom exceed 20-25 feet in diameter.
Localized treatment gave satisfactory control. (Dinkins).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - MISSISSIPPI - Nymphs and
adults approximately 15-20 per 200 feet of row in Yazoo County soybeans week
ending June 23. Increasing slowly in county week ending June 30; approximately
20-25 per 200 feet of row in 12-inch soybeans. Damage slight. (Dinkins).
ARKANSAS - Found in all soybeans surveyed. Nymphs appear highest in soybeans
12-15 inches high. Adults and nymphs on smaller beans expected to build up.
Nymphs vary greatly; highest in Hempstead County fields; 4-23 per 3 row feet. No
lodging noted but 15-20 percent of plants girdled and broke when bent. Treatment
scheduled when ground dries. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
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THRIPS - MARYLAND - Foliage injury appearing on young soybeans in Wicomico
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
PEANUTS
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - GEORGIA - Light to moderate
across peanut belt. (French).
GRANULATE CUTWORM (Feltia subterranea) - GEORGIA - Light to moderate across
peanut belt. (French).
THRIPS - NEW MEXICO - Damaging foliage of peanuts in Roosevelt County; averaged
3-8 per trifoliate leaf in most fields checked. (Mathews, Nielsen).
A BURROWING STINK BUG (Pangaeus bilineatus) - ALABAMA - This species, and
probably few of Tominotus communis, ranged 4-8 per square foot under trash and
crop residue along border of peanut field in Houston County. Peanuts now
"pegging"; until plants mature, these bugs expected to do some damage to peanuts
in 9 southeast peanut-growing counties. Extent of infestation and damage
unpredictable; widely distributed in 1966. (Roney et al.).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Emergence continues heavy
in Florence area; field populations high. Adults per acre ranged 27-467 in
fields examined. Percent larval infestations ranged 1-16.7 in treated plots,
2-16 in untreated plots. (Taft et al., June 28). TENNESSEE - Punctured
squares numerous in older cotton in western area. Square counts not feasible
in most fields due to scarcity of large squares. Infestations found outside
of regularly infested portion of cotton-growing area. More control observed
than any time this season. (Locke). GEORGIA - Percent punctured squares
averaged zero, two, zero, and 14 in 4 Tift County fields. (Womack). Adults
66-317 per acre (average 190) in 4 Spalding County fields. (Beckham). ALABAMA -
Appearance of first-generation weevils heavy throughout central and southern
areas. Survival very high; early feeding by young weevils causing large increase
in percent of punctured squares. Egg laying heavy in these and other squares.
Emergence of overwintered weevils increased sharply throughout northern area
past 7-15 days, except at higher elevations on Sand Mountain. Numbers per acre
very high; exceeded 1,000 per acre in some instances. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI -
Punctured squares found in 26 of 35 fields in delta counties. Percent punctured
squares averaged 3.28 (range 0-15.6). First-generation weevils appeared in
older fields; survival rate may be low in many fields due to hot, dry weather.
(Pfrimmer et Bibs) c Squaring of cotton increasing. Average percent punctured
squares by county: Leake 10 in 15 fields; Tate 2-10 in 150 fields; Chickasaw
10 in 5 fields; Holmes 6-8 in 20 fields; Sharkey 4-5 in 20 fields; Attala 3
in 26 fields; Yazoo 3-5 in 15 fields. Several older fields treated. (Dinkins).
LOUISIANA - Punctured squares found in all of 109 fields checked in Madison
Parish. Percent infestation ranged 1-28 (average 8.3). Total of 25 weevils
collected in 23 of these fields. (Cleveland et al., June 22). OKLAHOMA -
Punctures common in young squaring cotton in Jackson County. Adults ranged up
to 12 per 100 feet of row. Heavy in Cotton County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Larval infestation in Florence
area ranged 0-0.25 in treated plots; none found in untreated plots. Eight
H. zea but no H. virescens moths taken in light trap. (faft et al., June 28).
TENNESSEE - Present in all fields checked in western area. Eggs or larvae
ranged 1-8 per 100 terminals. This is unusual for time of year. Controls
needed in many of these fields. (Locke). GEORGIA - Eggs averaged 34, 22, 20,
and 19, and larvae 8, 5, 4 and zero per 100 terminals in 4 fields in Tift County.
(Womack). ALABAMA - Present in most fields in State, but numbers low except in
few isolated fields. Eggs light to medium on terminals; appearing on Squares.
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(McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Injured squares found in 31 of 35 fields in delta
counties. Percent injured squares averaged 4.83 (range 0-20.8). Eggs found in
19 fields; averaged 0.62 per 100 terminals. Larvae found in 11 fields; averaged
0.12 per 100 terminals. (Pfrimmer et al.). H. zea and H. virescens infestations
generally light at present. Percent infestation by county as follows: Chickasaw,
2 in 5 fields; Holmes, 2 in 20 fields; Sharkey, one in 20 fields; Attala, 5 in
26 fields; Yazoo, 1-2 in 15 fields. (Dinkins). LOUISIANA - Damaged squares
found in 82 of 109 fields checked in Madison Parish; percent damaged squares
ranged 1-12 (average 5.2). Larvae found in 40 of 109 fields; percent infestation
ranged 1-4 (average 1.4). Larvae ranged 1-7 (average 1.8) per 100 terminals in
12 of 45 fields where terminals counts made; eggs ranged 1-2 (average 1.1) per
100 terminals in 18 of these fields. Moth catches very low in light trap.
(Cleveland et al.). TEXAS - Few eggs and small larvae remain in Kent and Floyd
Counties, but no unusual numbers found. (Rummel, June 27). OKLAHOMA - H. Zea
damaged squares ranged 1-2 percent in Jackson County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). |
ARIZONA - H. zea continues increase in Pinal, Yuma, and Maricopa Counties.
Averaged 8 per 100 plants; controls necessary in some fields. Light in
Thatcher area, Graham County. (Ariz Coop. Sur.).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - TENNESSEE - Larvae continue to
damage terminal buds in western area. (Locke).
APHIDS - NEW MEXICO - Probably Aphis craccivora, occasionally light in De Baca
County cotton. (Mathews). TEXAS - Aphids light in many South Plains fields
during cool, rainy weather. (Rummel, June 27). OKLAHOMA - Aphis gossypii
moderate in scattered fields in Caddo County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSOURI -
A. gossypii light to moderate in 162 of 311 scouted fields. (Munson). GEORGIA -
Aphids light in some southern area fields. (Womack) .
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - MISSOURI - Light on 34 of 311 scouted
fields; highest count 10 per 100 terminals. (Munson). MISSISSIPPI - Ranged
10-105 per 1,000 feet of row in Yazoo County. (Dinkins). Found in terminals of
17 fields in delta counties. Averaged 0.56 per 100 terminals; ranged O-11.
(Pfrimmer et al.). LOUISIANA - Ranged 1-21 (average 3.9) per 100 sweeps on 112
of 119 fields checked in Madison Parish. (Cleveland et al.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - CALIFORNIA - Medium in El Centro, Imperial County.
Predators, including Nabis alternatus, Hippodamia spp., and Orius tristicolor,
abundant. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Light to moderate in Mariocpa, Pinal,
and Yuma Counties. Very light to light in Cochise and Graham Counties. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.).
PLANT BUGS - TENNESSEE - Caused light damage to small squares over western area.
Increase expected in cotton as vegetation around fields hardens or is cut.
(Locke) .
FLEAHOPPERS - NEW MEXICO - Spanogonicus albofasciatus apparently building up in
many fields in Chaves and Eddy Counties. Few growers treating. (Mathews,
Campbell). TEXAS - Fleahoppers increased slightly in older High Plains cotton
area. (Rummel, June 27). LOUISIANA - Ranged 1-3 (averaged 1.3) per 100 sweeps
in 9 of 119 fields of Madison Parish. (Cleveland et al.). MISSISSIPPI -
Psallus seriatus and S. albofasciatus low in all cotton checked; averaged 15-70
per 1,000 feet of row. (Dinkins).
THRIPS - TEXAS - Light in all South Plains counties, but continue to decrease
overall. Some spotted, moderate to heavy infestations in Floyd, Hale, Fisher,
Castro, and Parmer Counties, but damage decreasing. (Rummel, June 27).
MISSOURI - Frankliniella fusca light in 111 of 311 fields checked. (Munson).
SPIDER MITES - GEORGIA - Moderate in some southern area fields. (Womack).
MISSISSIPPI - Tetranychus spp. heavy in few delta county fields; mostly spotty
in fields where present. (Pfrimmer et al.).
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TOBACCO
TOBACCO FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix hirtipennis) - MARYLAND - Adults evident in 13
fields checked in St. Marys County; averaged 5 per plant on newly set tobacco near
Largo, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - MARYLAND - Light on 14-20 percent of plants
in 13 fields in St. Marys County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
SUGARBEETS
BEET WEBWORM (Loxostege sticticalis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults active in fields
in Walsh and Pembina Counties. (Dogger). UTAH - Moths present but not numerous
in Salt Lake and Davis Counties. (Knowlton, June 23).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - NEW YORK - Continues to damage sugarbeets in
some areas. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). 5
SUGAR-BEET ROOT MAGGOT (Tetanops myopaeformis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults continue
buildup; very abundant in beet fields in Walsh and Pembina Counties. (Dogger).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - VIRGINIA - Large numbers
of new brood emerged and feeding on Eastern Shore. Too late for much damage
to potatoes but considerable injury could occur to tomatoes after potato
harvest. (Hofmaster). NEW YORK - Rainy period in Suffolk County June 19-23
limited spraying; opportunity for larval increase and feeding. (N. Y. Wkly.
Rpt., June 26). RHODE ISLAND - Adults and larvae common in commercial potato
fields in South Kingstown and Richmond. (Kerr). MASSACHUSETTS - Rapidly
nearing full growth; heavily injured potatoes where not controlled. (Crop
Pest Cont. Mess., June 26). MAINE - Numbers and damage moderate in Scarboro.
Moderate to heavy with damage light in some central area fields. (Boulanger,
June 23).
POTATO FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix cucumeris) - RHODE ISLAND - Few beetles seen, but
foliage shows evidence of earlier feeding in commercial potatoes at Kingston
and Richmond. (Kerr). MAINE - Moderate to heavy in central area; damage
moderate. (Boulanger, June 23).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - VIRGINIA - Moths increased abruptly in black-
light trap on Eastern Shore. Catches about half those of some years when pest
serious. (Hofmaster).
TOMATO FRUITWORM (Heliothis zea) - GEORGIA - Moderate on tomatces in Spalding
County. (Beckham) .
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - DELAWARE - Pupae in potatoes in all
counties. (Burbutis).
BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - NEW YORK - Early indications
suggest problem this year especially On early planted beans. Adults in fields.
Eggs expected soon (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). ALABAMA - Adults increased
on beans in home gardens and field plantings in Lee and other central counties
Infestations still spotty within fields; much higher number of plants infested
in home gardens. Damaging populations will occur more frequently as numerous
adults migrate from older abandoned plants left standing in gardens. (McQueen).
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GEORGIA - Light to moderate on lima beans in Spalding County. (Dupree). UTAH -
Active at Fielding, Box Elder County. (Knowlton, June 23).
PALE-STRIPED FLEA BEETLE (Systena blanda) - DELAWARE - Adults averaged 5 per 25
sweeps on lima beans in area of Sussex County; feeding injury noticeable.
(Burbutis) .
CUTWORMS - NEW YORK - Active on beans in Orleans, Genesee, and Niagara Counties.
(N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26).
SEED-CORN MAGGOT (Hylemya platura) - MAINE - Numbers and damage heavy on beans
in South Portland area. (Boulanger, June 23).
BEAN APHID (Aphis fabae) - DELAWARE - On some lima beans in Sussex County.
(Burbutis) .
THRIPS - MARYLAND - Light to medium on 60 acres of beans near Ruthsburg, Queen
Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). DELAWARE - Sericothrips variabilis
abundant on some lima beans in Sussex County. (Burbutis).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE MAGGOT (Hylemya brassicae) - MAINE - Out of control in some southern
commercial cabbage fields. Necessitated replanting of 6 to 8-acre area.
Infestations probably occurred prior to planting; females may be ovipositing
in flats in planthouses. (Boulanger, June 23). NEW YORK - Second-generation
adults appearing in field; first-generation damage heavy in Geneva and
Rochester area. If good soil moisture continues, heavy damage expected from
second generation. Untreated cabbage in Ontario County, wilted and killed.
(N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - NEW YORK - First of season in cabbage seed
beds in Orleans, Genesee, and Niagara Counties. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26).
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - NEW YORK - Moths and larvae low in Ontario
and Yates Counties. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). MAINE - First larvae of
season in Scarboro June 22. (Boulanger) .
CUCURBITS
STRIPED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Acalymma vittatum) - MAINE - Heavy numbers, moderate
damage in Belgrade area. (Boulanger, June 23). DELAWARE - Adults common on
New Castle County cucumbers. (Burbutis). IOWA - Adults injured cucumbers,
squash, and melons in central and north-central gardens. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
SQUASH VINE BORER (Melittia cucurbitae) - MISSOURI - Larvae fed on southeast
area squash; some emergence occurred. (DiCarlo). GEORGIA - Infesting summer
squash in Fayette County. (Dupree).
CUTWORMS - NEW YORK - Active on cucumbers in Orleans, Genesee, and Niagara
Counties. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26).
MELON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - INDIANA - Colonies of 15-65 aphids per leaf
on 20-40 percent of leaves on 1-2 percent of melons in southwestern district.
(Huber).
THRIPS - MARYLAND - Caused noticeable foliage injury to cucumbers locally in
Dorchester and Wicomico Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MARYLAND - Becoming evident and expected to
build up on Cantaloup and watermelon on Eastern Shore. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
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GENERAL VEGETABLES
ALFALFA LOOPER (Autographa californica) - WASHINGTON - Moths taken in traps since
May 27. Larvae being found in peas, broccoli, and corn. Moth catches indicate
greater potential damage than formerly. Damage moderate so far this season in
Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties. (Eide, June 23).
FOUR-LINED PLANT BUG (Poecilocapsus lineatus) - MICHIGAN - Adults and nymphs
extremely numerous in many areas of Lower Pennisala. Feeding injury widespread
and much heavier than during recent years on variety of broad leaf vegetables,
flowers, ornamental shrubs, and field crops. In some areas plants almost killed
as result of continuous feeding. Weeds, including burdock, mullein and thistles,
show extensive feeding damage in central area counties. (Dowdy) .
SPINACH LEAF MINER (Pegomya hyoscyami) - MAINE - Very troublesome in most areas
on commercial and garden spinach, beets, and Swiss chard. (Boulanger, June 23).
NEW HAMPSHIRE - Very common this year. Destroyed spinach planting, Swiss chard,
and beets at Concord and Epsom June 20 and 22. (Sutherland).
ONION MAGGOT (Hylemya antiqua) - NEW YORK - Damaged onions starting June 10
in Orange County. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26).
THRIPS —- NEW YORK - In set onions and some seed onions Since June 10 in Orange
County. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26).
APHIDS - NEW YORK - In celery and lettuce in Orange County. More active than
usual on beets in Ontario County; severe in one field, leaves distorted. (N. Y.
Wkly. Rpt., June 26).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - ALABAMA - Very heavy increase in previously
infested vegetable gardens last 15 days in several home gardens in Lee County.
Vegetables under heavy attack include tomatoes, corn, and snap beans along with
gladiolus, roses and peach trees. Although controls applied 2-3 times infestations
apparently increasing. (Leeper et al.).
CORRECTIONS
CEIR 17(24):524 - New County and Island Records - ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica)
NEW YORK - Delete Oswego and Livingston Counties. Previously reported infested
in 1965.
CEIR 17(26):557 —- CORN LEAF APHID (Rhapalosiphum maidis) should read
(Rhopalosiphum maidis) .
CEIR 17(26):563 - BLISTER BEETLES - E. vittata should read Epicauta sp.
CEIR 17(26):575 - CHIGGER MITES (Eutrobicula spp.) should read (Eutrombicula
spp.). . =
CEIR 17(26):579 - New County and Island Repords - ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica)
ILLINOIS - Delete Putnam and Stark Counties. Previously reported in CEIR 17(25):
Syayle
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DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - MAINE - First-brood adult emergence
increasing; low numbers taken June 19, 21, and 23. (Boulanger, June 23).
MASSACHUSETTS - Activity increased considerably; egg laying well underway in most
areas. (Crop Pest Cont. Mess., June 26). NEW YORK - Fresh larval entries in
fruit June 16 at Highland, Ulster County; entries at Claverack, Columbia County,
probably made June 14. Active in Columbia County; emergence continues in Niagara
County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). INDIANA - Very small larvae to prepupae in
fruit at Vincennes. Some full-grown overwintering generation rare. (Dolphin,
June 26). MISSOURI - Moths from overwintering larvae laid eggs over long period
as indicated by obServations of apples in unsprayed central area orchards. Half
to full-grown larvae in fruit; larvae and pupae in cocoons under bark. First-
generation moths not yet emerged in Southeast. Pupating in Kansas City area.
Larvae only found in apples in northwest. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.).
ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH (Grapholitha molesta) - CONNECTICUT - Injured peach terminals
at New Haven. (Savos, June 28). NEW JERSEY-- In Gloucester County 7 adults
taken in 2 baited jars June 26-29. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). INDIANA - Adults
scarce in bait jars at Vincennes; only 2 collected. (Dolphin, June 26).
MISSOURI - Young terminals heavily damaged on unsprayed central area peach trees.
@WklyaeRpte EreeGrs)
EYE-SPOTTED BUD MOTH (Spilonota ocellana) - CONNECTICUT - Some adults on sticky
decoy apples at New Haven. (SavosS, June 28). NEW YORK - First moths of Season
in bait traps June 21 in eastern area. (itfexfae WES So TRIKE o))e
RED-BANDED LEAF ROLLER (Argyrotaenia velutinana) - NEW YORK - Damaged young
apple planting in Niagara County.’ (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). INDIANA -
Decreased in virgin female traps at Vincennes. (Dolphin, June 26).
FRUIT-TREE LEAF ROLLER (Archips argyrospilus) - NEW YORK - First moths of Season
at bait traps June 23 in eastern area. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). OREGON -
Adults emerging June 14-21 in apple and cherry orchards in Hood River and Wasco
Counties; 30 males taken one night in sex lure trap at The Dalles. (Zwick).
PEACH TWIG BORER (Anarsia lineatella) - WASHINGTON - Heavily damaged unsprayed
peach orchards at Rock Island, Douglas County; wilting twigs from first-brood
infestations appearing. (Anthon, June 23).
LESSER PEACH TREE BORER (Synanthedon pictipes) - INDIANA - Capture of 144 males
in virgin female traps, 50 less than number caught previous week at Vincennes
orchard. (Dolphin, June 26).
WESTERN TNET CATERPILLAR (Malacosoma pulviale) - WASHINGTON - Defoliation severe
on orchard trees; infestations heavier than past years at Oak Harbor, Island
County. (Eide, June 23).
PLUM CURCULIO (Conotrachelus nenuphar) — MAINE - Damage in commercial orchards
negligible in most instances; moderate at New Gloucester orchard. Almost all
fruit damaged on unsprayed trees; indicates heavy activity for Season.
(Boulanger, June 23). VERMONT - Activity over. (MacCollom, June 26).
CONNECTICUT - Adult numbers June 18-24 in New Haven indicate continuous problem
in some orchards. No adults or fresh punctures at Storrs. (Savos, June 28).
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - NEW YORK - Problem on apples in Oswego,
Onondaga, and Cayuga Counties. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). MICHIGAN - Adult
activity, especially feeding on fruit plants, continues in several Lower Peninsula
counties. Infestations spotty. Highest in sandy areas near quackgrass or other
breeding sites. (Dowdy).
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APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - MASSACHUSETTS - Began emerging June 23-25.
Some adults found with difficulty in unsprayed trees in Amherst area June 25.
(Crop Pest Cont. Mess.). CONNECTICUT - Active in New Haven area 2 or 3 days;
emerged in State June 23-25. (Savos, June 28). NEW YORK - First of season
emerged in cages at Highland, Ulster County, June 15. Emergence not heavy in
Columbia County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26).
TEPHRITID FLIES (Rhagoletis spp.) - NEW YORK - R. fausta emerged June 12; peaked
June 17-20 in Niagara County. R. cingulata emerged June 17; peaked June 22-26 in
Same area. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). NEW JERSEY - In Gloucester County,
7 R. pomonella adults taken on 4 sticky boards June 26-29. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
APHIDS - ARIZONA - Eriosoma lanigerum heavy on nursery apple trees at Douglas,
Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). OHIO - Aphis pomi increased on water
sprouts and terminal shoots in Fairfield County orchard. Heavy on water sprouts;
light on outside terminals. Damage insignificant. (Holdsworth). CONNECTICUT -
A. pomi building up on Cortland and Delicious apples in New Haven but low in
most orchards. (Savos, June 28). Dysaphis plantaginea still heavy on Cortland
apples at New Haven; few on Ida RedS at Bantam. (Savos, June 28).
LEAFHOPPERS - INDIANA - Special sprays for EmpoasSca maligna applied to apple
seedlings at Vincennes commercial nursery to prevent terminal damage. (Dolphin,
June 26). CONNECTICUT - Typhlocyba pomaria inereaSing at New Haven. (Savos,
June 28).
EUROPEAN FRUIT LECANIUM (Lecanium corni) - MICHIGAN - Egg hatch high June 27 on
Ingham County host plants. Approximately 25 percent of crawlers remained under
old seales on fruit plants. (Dowdy).
PEAR PSYLLA (Psylla pyricola) - MASSACHUSETTS - Increase rapid where controls
omitted. (Crop Pest Cont. Mess., June 26).
PERIODICAL CICADA (Magicicada septendecim) - NEW YORK - Heavy numbers of Brood
VII emerging near Union Springs, Cayuga County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 19).
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - MAINE - Activity heavy. Egg deposition at
very high level for this time of Season. Adult females of overwintering
generation beginning to decrease. Eggs of first summer generation hatched
June 10-16; some immature forms entered protonymph stage. (Boulanger, June 23).
MASSACHUSETTS - Increase rapid in some orchrads; expected to be Serious, due to
overlapping of Summer generations, unless controls applied. (Crop Pest Cont.
Mess., June 26). CONNECTICUT - More abundant than last week in New Haven; hard
to find elsewhere. (Savos, June 28). NEW YORK - Slow increase in Columbia
County; buildup in Niagara County not to extent expected. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
June 26). INDIANA - Ranged 13.4-35.2 mobile forms per leaf in research blocks
untreated for mites at Vincennes; ranged 0.19-4.1 mobile forms in miticide
treated commercial orchards; 2.7 per leaf in biological control block unsprayed
for 2 years. (Dolphin, June 26).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - CONNECTICUT - Difficult to find. (Savos,
June 28). NEW YORK - On McIntosh apple leaves especially near ground June 20.
Heavy on recently mowed ground cover, especially vetch. (BY. Withyr Rpts
June 26). INDIANA - Ranged 2.2-6.3 per leaf in research block untreated for
mites at Vincennes. (Dolphin, June 26). MISSOURI - Generally low over State.
Probably due to abundant rainfall and cool temperatures during June. Few
infestations reported, but buildups spotty and low to moderate. (Wkly. Rpt.
Rc GIsS 3)
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - MISSISSIPPI - Webs appearing on pecan trees in
Oktibbeha, Attala, Humphreys, and Yazoo Counties. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Moderate
to occaSionally heavy; damaged pecan, black walnut, and persimmon trees in many
eastern areas. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
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WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - OKLAHOMA - Up to half-grown larvae
heavy on black walnut in Mayes County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PECAN SPITTLEBUG (Clastoptera achatina) - ALABAMA - Nymphal infestation unusual
and heavy on 90-95 percent of terminals of large 20 to 25-year-old pecan orchard
in southern Baldwin County. (Estes, Garrett).
SMALL FRUITS
WEEVILS - MAINE - Anthonomus Signatus activity in southern area minor. Damage
5 percent or less, but appears to increase each year. (Boulanger, June 23). NEW
HAMPSHIRE - Brachyrhinus ovatus Seriously damaging 2 and 3-year-old strawberry
beds at Hudson and Litchfield. (Sutherland, June 26).
STALK BORER (Papaipema nebris) - MARYLAND - Heavy in shoots of raspberry planting
at Lexington Park, St. Marys County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.)
CRANBERRY GIRDLER (Crambus topiarius)-- NEW JERSEY - Heavy adult flight in some
areas caused concern. Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
BLUEBERRY MAGGOT (Rhagoletis mendax) - NEW JERSEY - First adults trapped June 23
at Hammonton, Altantic County; June 24 in Burlington County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
ORNAMENTALS
HOLLYHOCK WEEVIL (Apion longirostre) - WASHINGTON - One male and 2 females swept
from sagebrush at Soap Lake, Grant County, May 7, 1966, by L. Russell. Det. by
M. H. Hatch. This is a new State record. No cultivated hollyhock noted in
area. (Hatch). CALIFORNIA - Locally heavy on Althaea sp. plants in Willow Creek,
Humboldt County. This is northward spread and new county record. (Cal.
Coop. Rpt.),
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - OHIO - Damaging roses in Wayne County.
(Rings, June 23). RHODE ISLAND - First of season collected in Cranston June 22.
Infestations heavier in northern part of State. (Mathewson, King, Hartley).
BAGWORM (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy on ever-
greens in Several areas. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - OKLAHOMA - Second infestation found on
mimosa in Tulsa, Tulsa County. Moderate numbers of small larvae and pupae
present. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). IOWA - Half-grown larvae damaged host trees in Iowa
City, Johnson County. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
AZALEA BARK SCALE (Eriococcus azaleae) - RHODE ISLAND - Heavy on azalea and
rhododendron in East Greenwich and on rhododendron in Providence. (Relli,
Mathewson, June 17, 23).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
EUROPEAN PINE SHOOT MOTH (Rhyacionia buoliana) - NEW YORK - Flying in Ithaca area.
(N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). OHIO — Adults emerging in Delaware County. (Gibson,
June 20).
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae infesting 80
percent of tips on pine trees checked in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SPRUCE NEEDLE MINER (Taniva albolineana) - NORTH DAKOTA - Larvae damaged spruce
trees in Foster County. (Sandvol).
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SPRUCE GALL APHIDS (Adelges spp.) - MAINE - A. abietis very common in greater
Portland area. (Boulanger, June 23). NEW YORK — A. cooleyi heavy on Douglas-fir
locally in Monroe County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26). UTAH - A. cooleyi forming
numerous galls on blue spruce at Logan, Cache County, and at Huntsville, Weber
County. (Knowlton).
SPRUCE BUD SCALE (Physokermes piceae) - PENNSYLVANIA - Crawlers hatched June 29
in Westmoreland County. Udine).
A CONIFER SAWFLY (Neodiprion virginiana) - MICHIGAN - Larvae feeding on jack pine
in Alger County. Numerous in Luce County and north-central Lower Pennisula.
(Flink).
A PINE RESIN MIDGE (Cecidomyia piniinopis) - CALIFORNIA - Severely damaging
ponderosa pine saplings and poles in extensive area in Jerseydale region of
Mariposa County. New infestation in area. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR (Malacosoma disstria) - UTAH - Defoliation moderate to
severe on willow, chokecherry, wild rose, Snowberry and aspens in Logan Canyon,
Cache County; most severe on shrubs and trees on mountains west of Garden City,
Rich County. Many larvae migrating across oiled highway in area. Damage moderate
in Allen Canyon of Rich County; larvae smaller. Damage less severe in area 10
miles south of Monte Cristo in Weber County. (Knowlton, Bergman). Conspicuously
damaged 4,000 to 5,000 acres of bitterbrush, serviceberry, chokecherry and other
trees and shrubs on U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands in
Sevier County. (Rickenback, Knowlton). Infesting several willow and apple trees
near Brigham City, Box Elder County. (Knowlton, June 23).
WESTERN TENT CATERPILLAR (Malacosoma pluviale) - WASHINGTON - Defoliation severe
on alder and willow. Infestations heavier than in past years at Oak Harbor,
Island County. (Eide, June 23).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - DELAWARE - On variety of trees in Several areas
of State. (Burbutis). OHIO - First larvae of season in Wayne and Franklin
Counties; feeding on oak foliage in Wayne County and crab apple in Franklin
County. Larvae about 0.5 inch long in central area. (Campbell, Rose). Larvae
and webbing expected to be relatively uncommon until late August when seasonal
increases will occur. (Rose). INDIANA - Small webs averaged 2 per tree in
southwest and south-central districts. (Huber). KANSAS - First-generation on
elm in Riley County. (Gates). OKLAHOMA - Moderate on elm, oak, and redbud in
Many areas of eastern half of State. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Webs
appearing on shade trees in Oktibbeha, Attala, Humphreys, and Yazoo Counties.
(Dinkins) .
WHITE-MARKED TUSSOCK MOTH (Hemerocampa leucostigma) - OHIO - Defoliating dogwood
trees in roadside parks in Wayne and Ashland Counties. (Funk).
FRUIT-TREE LEAF ROLLER (Archips argyrospilus) - MICHIGAN - Stripping oak trees
in northern half of Lower Peninsula. (Dowdy) .
SATIN MOTH (Stilpnotia salicis) - MAINE - Problem in many areas of State. Numbers
and damage light in St. Albans and Hartland, moderate in Skowhegan. In most
instances, few trees completely defoliated; defoliation reported in Smithfield.
Heavy numbers and damage at Temple, Farmington Falls, Dryden, and Wilton. (Boulan-
ger, June 23). NEW YORK - Defoliated most of quaking aspen in community of Hynds-
ville, for second year, now feeding on spruce. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 26).
MOURNING-CLOAK BUTTERFLY (Nymphalis antiopa) - PENNSYLVANIA - Larvae about full
grown in Somerset, Sullivan, and Luzerne Counties. Some willows defoliated.
More abundant than in many years. (Udine, Gesell, June 21-29). RHODE ISLAND -
Larvae very abundant in experimental elm plot in Kingston, Infestation reported
in Warwick. (Pero, Mathewson, Kerr).
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ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - OREGON - Damage to elms in Jackson County
appears heavy again this year. Larvae on unsprayed trees ranged 2-10 per leaf.
(Larson). UTAH - Adults active at Green River, Emery County. (Knowlton). ARIZ-
ONA - All stages very heavy in most areas of Pinal and Maricopa Counties. Many
elm trees nearly defoliated. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Cotton
County, moderate in Cleveland County. First-generation adults in Tulsa County.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Very heavy on Chinese elm in Hamburg, Ashley
County; all stages but mostly larvae. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). KANSAS - First generation
in late larval or pupal stages in Sedgwick and Riley Counties. (Thompson).
MAINE - Little activity in York County. Some feeding in one of 20 examinations
in Portland area. (Boulanger, June 23).
EUROPEAN ELM SCALE (Gossyparia sSpuria) - KANSAS - Severely damaged American elms
at Great Bend, Barton County. (Wilson).
A PSYLLID (Euphyllura arbuti) - OREGON - Nymphs abundant on madrone trees in Ash-
land area, Josephine County. (McLoughlan).
PERIODICAL CICADA (Magacicada septendecim) - NEW YORK - Heavy numbers of Brood
VII emerging near Union Springs, Cayuga County. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., June 19).
SYCAMORE LACE BUG (Corythucha ciliata) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on sycamore in Payne
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BIRCH LEAF MINER (Fenusa pusilla) - MAINE - Outbreak anticipated. Infestations
and damage heavy in all areaS particularly on gray birch; lighter on white birch.
(Boulanger, June 23).
A WILLOW SAWFLY (Nematus ventralis) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Larvae active on willow
in Manchester area June 22. (MaSon, Hutchins).
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - MAINE - Wet spring favored development. Additional rain June 10-16
resulted in second hatch in many areas. (Boulanger, June 23). RHODE ISLAND -
Continue major nuisance throughout State. (Mathewson et al.). CONNECTICUT - Very
annoying Statewide. (Savos, July 1). LOUISIANA - Larval collections June 24-30
contained Culex salinarius, C. pipiens quinquefasciatus, Aedes vexans, and
Anopheles crucians in Jefferson Parish. Culiseta inornata in light trap June 26;
usually gone from area April to October. (Heavey). IOWA - Heavy throughout State;
annoyed man and livestock. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Single larva of Aedes
barri collected in woodland pool May 2 in Cocoran Township, Hennepin County, by
D. Van Auken. Det. confirmed by R. Price. This is a new county record. (Minn.
Ins. Rpt.). NEBRASKA - Rapid buildup throughout State, particularly in east;
control measures applied. (Roselle). KANSAS - Various species very annoying in
many areas of State; high numbers result of recent rains. (Simpson). UTAH -
Extremely numerous and annoying in fields from north of Randolph to Woodruff, Rich
County, especially abundant between these 2 areas. Seriously annoyed man and
livestock. (Knowlton, Bergman, June 26). Moderately numerous in Logan Canyon and
Wellsville to Benson in Cache County. (Knowlton, June 26). Total of 30,000 acres.
treated in Davis County; effective for Aedes dorsalis. Culex tarsalis now
appearing. Extensive storms increased problem over much of state. (Knowlton).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 6 cases reported in U. S. June
25-July 1 as follows: TEXAS - Irion 1, Brewster 2, Edwards 1, Val Verde 1;
ARIZONA - Gila 1. Total of 117 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in
Republic of Mexico June 18-24 as follows: Territorio sur de Baja California 31,
Sonora 13, Chihuahua 9, Coahuila 8, Tamaulipas 47, Nuevo Leon 9. Total of 49
cases reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where erad-
ication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population
in U. S. Sterile flies released June 25-July 1: Texas 18,288,000; Arizona
3,440,000; Mexico 131,196,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
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HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - IOWA - Adults range 150-200 per animal on Jasper
County farm. (Stockdale). NEBRASKA - Averaged about 700 per head on cows in Burt
and Saunders Counties. (Jones et al.). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 500-800 per head in
McCurtain County, 50-350 in Mayes County; heavy in Cotton and Choctaw Counties;
moderate in Cleveland and Marshall Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI -
Average per animal by county June 17-23: Issaquena, 50 adults on 800 head;
Calhoun, 200 on 10 head; Washington, 30 on 50 head. Average per animal June 24-30
by county: Pike, 60 on 30 head; Hinds, 45 on 195 head; Leake 50 on 25 head;
Chickasaw, 300-500 on 500 head; Attala, 300 on 300 head. (Dinkins).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - WASHINGTON - Adult collected by net at Port Angeles,
Clallam County. Det. by M. T. James. This is a new county record and first
record west of the Cascade Mountains. (Freeman, June 23). NEBRASKA - None on
cows checked in Thurston, Burt, and Saunders Counties. (Jones et al.). IOWA -
Adults average 2 per head in Jasper County. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MARYLAND - Ranged
0-5 per head in 8 dairy herds in Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - IOWA - Numerous, annoyed cattle in northeast
area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Ranged 5-10 per leg on cows checked in Burt
County. (Jones et al.). OKLAHOMA - Heavy on horses in Mayes County. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.).
A CHIRONOMID MIDGE (Paralauterborniella subcinta) - CALIFORNIA - Adults nuisance
at Laguna Lake, San Luis Obispo County; controls in progress. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
AMERICAN DOG TICK (Dermacentor variabilis) - MAINE - Serious in Some areas of York
County, principal problem areas in York, Kittery, and Kennebunk. Killed one dog,
severely debilitated several. (Boulanger, June 23). RHODE ISLAND - Numbers de-
creaSing but still abundant. (Mathewson, Chaves). CONNECTICUT - Unusually abun-
dant in some parts of State. (Savos, July 1).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Continues moderate to heavy on
cattle in Mayes, Sequoyah, and MarShall Counties (Okla. Coop. Sur _). MISSIS-
SIPPI - Averaged 20 per head on 195 cattle in Hinds County. (Dinkins).
CHIGGER MITES (Eutrombicula spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Continue to increase in eastern
part of State; very annoying in many areas. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - Numbers
high and very annoying in many areas. (Simpson).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
A LADY BEETLE (Coleomegilla maculata) - ARKANSAS - Most numerous species in al-
falfa, soybeans, and Sorghum in Southwest area. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
DAMSEL BUGS (Nabis spp.) - ARKANSAS - Increasing in Southwest area soybeans. (Ark.
Ins. Sur.).
A FLOWER BUG (Orius insidiosus) - ARKANSAS - Estimated at more than one adult and
one nymph per head of grain Sorghum in southwest area. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
A BIG-EYED BUG (Geocorus punctipes) - ARKANSAS - Increasing in Soybeans in South-
west. Eggs easily found; more nymphs than adults. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
CAROLINA MANTID (Stagmomantis carolina) - INDIANA - First nymph of Season in apple
tree at Vincennes. (Dolphin, June 26).
AN ICHNEUMON WASP (Itoplectis conquisitor) - OHIO - Reared 34 parasites from 60
tent caterpillar pupae collected in Morgan County June 7; moths emerged from 10;
nothing from 16 pupae. Small number of eastern tent caterpillar pupae in old web-
bing in southern and eastern areas and small number of adults in blacklight traps
indicate populations may be Somewhat lower in 1968 than in 1967. (Rose, June 7, 29).
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PHYTOSEIID MITES (Typhlodromus spp.) - INDIANA - Becoming common for first time
this season at Vincennes; Several research plots had 5-10 per 100 apple leaves.
(Dolphin, June 26).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs heavy in clover pastures at Fresno, Fresno
County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). UTAH - Less numerous than expected in Whiterocks area
of Uintah County. (Matthews, Knowlton). NEW MEXICO - Nymphs per 25 sweeps in alfalfa
fields averaged 5-6 in Taos County (Heninger, Kloepfer); 8-10 in Roosevelt County
(Mathews). OKLAHOMA - Counts in southwest area ranged 10-25 per square yard on
5,000 acres of grassland in Cotton County and 10,000 acres in Jackson County.
Counts in Grady, Jackson, Jefferson, and Stephens Counties generally below threat-
ening level. In eastern counties, 1-3 first to fourth instars per square yard at
most stops. Isolated areas supported economic populations of 12-25 per square
yard in Delaware and Muskogee Counties. Mermiria maculipennis, Melanoplus bivit-
tatus, Ageneotettix deorum, Boopedon nubilum, and HeSperotettix Sp. observed.
Mostly M. bivittatus ranged up to 100 per Square yard in eastern Delaware County
alfalfa. (OKla. Coop. Sur.). SOUTH DAKOTA - Increased at Mitchell, Plankinton,
Wessington Springs, and Woonsocket in east-central area which includes Davison,
Aurora, Jerauld, and Sanborn Counties June 20-26. Recent rains and warm weather
improved hatching conditions. First to third instar, mostly first mainly along
alfalfa field margins and roadsides and in alfalfa. Field counts generally 5-10
per square yard; up to 20 in some fields. Roadside and field margin counts
averaged 30-40 at several stops; about 50 per square yard at a stop along roadside
southeast of Wessington Springs. M. bivittatus, M. sanguinipes, M. differentialis
and M. femurruburm dominant. (Burge). First to fourth instar up to 30 per
square yard in alfalfa and along roadsidés near Oral, Fall River County. M.
bivittatus and M. sanguinipes dominant; some M.confusus present. Few in eastern
Custer County, but survey limited by muddy roads; heavy in ranch area west of
Hermosa. (Zimmerman). Up to second instar of M. bivittatus up to 250 per square
yard on Wall-Scenic road, south of Wasta, Pennington County; up to second instar
of M. differentialis 50 per Square yard at Wasta; up to Second instar M. bivit-
tatus and M. differentialis 40 at Wasta exit along Interstate Highway 90. (Jones,
Zimmerman). NORTH DAKOTA - Nymphs noneconomic in Pierce, Towner, Benson, Wells,
Sheridan, Foster, Eddy, Kidder, Burleigh, Stutsman, Ransom, and Richland Counties.
Marginal counts up to 20 per square yard; averaged less than 1 in marginal and
field counts. Few alfalfa and sweetclover fields in Richland and Ransom Counties
with 50 per Square yard. First to fourth instar up to 25 per square yard on
Ransom and Richland County rangeland. M. bivittatus, M. femurrubrum, M. sanguin-
ipes, M. differentialis, and M. packardii present. (Stoltenow, Coupe).
CEREAL LEAF BEETLE (Oulema melanopus) - OHIO - Surveyed 4 Williams County oat
fields for feeding damage. Some larval feeding on about 89 percent of stems; no
stems heavily damaged. Larval number infrequent in proportion to amount of feed-
ing. Survey in Wayne County yielded up to 15 damaged stems per 10 feet of row in
oats. (Treece, Shewmaker). MICHIGAN - First emergence of summer adults in Berrien
County research wheat fields June 24; relatively light to date. Mostly pupae in
southern counties; widespread emergence of Summer adults expected next 14 days.
Few eggs remain in central area; late instars predominate. (Dowdy).
CITRUS BLACKFLY (Aleurocanthus woglumi) - MEXICO - Biological Control Zone -
Inspections of 1,259 trees on one property in Municipio Hidalgo, Tamaulipas; on
149 trees, 768 infested leaves removed and destroyed. Chemical Control Zone -
Inpsections of 28,248 trees on 879 properties in 2 municipios of Tamaulipas
and 6 municipios in Nuevo Leon, 148 infested trees found on one property in
Linares, Nuevo Leon. All other inspections negative. Surveys of 3,031 trees on
67 properties in 3 municipios in Sonora and Baja California’ negative. (PPC Mex.
Reg., May Rpt.).
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CITRUS WHITEFLY (Dialeurodes citri) - CALIFORNIA - Survey continues at Sacramento,
Sacramento County. Infested blocks treated as soon as found; 7 blocks treated
during week. Program halted for Season at Bakersfield, Kern County; additional
blocks beyond original five found infested. Extremely light infestations scattered
throughout 2.5-square-mile area of Lemon Grove, San Diego County. Because of
hilly terrain cut by canyons and washes, treatment area difficult to determine.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - OHIO - Emergence and evening flight activ-
ity continues in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. (Walker, June 23). NEW YORK - Initi-
ated flights 10 days ago. Modest numbers in Junius area. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt.,June 26).
EUROPEAN PINE SHOOT MOTH (Rhyacionia buoliana) - OREGON - Specimens intercepted
in 1 landscape nursery and 2 reSidential properties in West Portland area, Mult-—
nomah County, late in May during intensive detection survey. All pines on in-
fested properties either fumigated or destroyed. All infestations traced to stock
brought into State in violation of Oregon European pine shoot moth quarantine.
(Larson).
FORMOSAN SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE (Coptotermes formosanus) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Adult
specimens collected on June 14 in Avondale subdivision city of Charleston. Iden-
tification confirmed by D. R. Smith. Since that time additional collections of
adults, soldiers, and workers have been made and confirmed from several locations
along King Street on the West side of the Ashley River. This is a new State
record. (S. C. Crop Pest Commission and PPC).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - MICHIGAN - Larval emergence in infested Duck Lake
area first obServed April 29, 10-15 percent by May 12, continued through end of May.
Larvae migrated to leaf surfaces by third week of May. Federal-—State cooperative
eradication program started May 10; initial treatment of 12,000 acres completed May
13; second application on 12,043 acres done May 22-25. (PPC Cent. Reg.). Fourth and
final spray made June 13 on 50 acre "core" area. Control of young larvae excellent;
first instars almost completely killed; only 1 second instar found in late May.
Federal and State traps set up to detect male moths around 1966 infestation site of
Duck Lake, Calhoun County. Will use about 1,200 traps in 196-square-mile area of
Calhoun, Eaton, and Jackson Counties, which extends approximately in 7 mile radius.
Trapping program will continue until third week of August. (Moore). MAINE - Moving
ao 2 Sane aes around spruce Christmas tree planting in Readfield. (Boulanger,
une 3
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - VIRGINIA - First of season in James City,
King William, Chesterfield, ISle of Wight, and Montgomery Counties. (Tate et al.,
June 26). MARYLAND - First adults of season June 22 near La Plata, Charles County.
Emergence underway in eastern and Southern areas. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). OHIO -
First adults of season in south-central area in Gallia County June 19 (Barth);
noted in Lawrence County June 23 (Polivka, Olson). Number emerged thus far still
very small. (Rose, June 23). MICHIGAN - Approximately 18,000 traps placed in
Metropolitan Detroit area and in Ypsilanti, Grand Rapids, rural Berrien and Cass
Counties. (Moore).
MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY (Ceratitis capitata) - MEXICO - Of 684 insepctions made
of 310 traps in TamaulipaS during May, all negative. (PPC Mex. Reg.).
MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha ludens) - MEXICO - Total of 2,265 inspections made
of 710 traps on 695 properties in Municipios Tijuana, Tecate, and Ensenada, Baja
California. Single native male trapped May 24; total of 3,032 marked flies
(1,657 females, 1,375 males) trapped in same city. None captured in Tecate or
Ensenada. (PPC Mex. Reg.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - CALIFORNIA - First aerial treatment of
cotton acreage June 15-16 at Cantil, Kern County, well in advance of cotton
Squares which could support infestation. Total of 1,360 acres Sprayed. Nine
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additional treatments Scheduled at 6-day intervals. In Palo Verde Valley, River-
side County, about one-third of valley cotton acreage treated to date. (Cal. Coop.
Rpt.). ARIZONA - Bloom inspections indicate infestations generally well distri-
buted in Yuma, Pinal, and Maricopa Counties; also indicated numerous infested
fields in Graham County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - ALABAMA - First adult emergence of
season heavy in soybean fields at Atmore, Conecuh County; control measures under-
taken. (Fort).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
A MIRID BUG (Deraeocoris fasciolus) - DELAWARE - Adult collected in blacklight
trap at Dover, Kent County, August 11, 1966, by J. Franklin. Det. by R. C.
Froeschner. Reported elsewhere as predator on aphids. (Burbutis) .
A PLANT BUG (Phytocoris puella) - DELAWARE - Adults collected in blacklight
trap at Dover, Kent County, August 11, 1966, by J. Franklin. Det by R. C.
Froeschner. (Burbutis).
A PLANT BUG (Taedia colon) - DELAWARE - Adult collected in blacklight trap at
Dover, Kent County, August 11, 1966, by J. Franklin. Det. by R. C. Froeschner.
Reported as feeding on Ribes sp. (Burbutis).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - MAINE - Adults at Sanford and Saco, York
County. (p. 588).
HOLLYHOCK WEEVIL (Apion longirostre) - WASHINGTON - Adults swept from sagebrush
at Soap Lake, Grant County, May 7, 1966, by L. Russell. Det. by M. H. Hatch.
(p. 598).
FORMOSAN SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE (Coptotermes formosanus) - SOUTH CAROLINA -
Adults June 14 at Charleston, Charleston County. Det. confirmed by D. R. Smith.
(p. 603).
New County Records
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - KANSAS - Stevens County. (p. 589).
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus spumarius) - MISSOURI - In Harrison, Mercer, and
Putnam Counties. (p. 590).
HOLLYHOCK WEEVIL (Apion longirostre) - CALIFORNIA - Humboldt County. (p. 598) .
A MOSQUITO (Aedes barri) - MINNESOTA - In Cocoran Township, Hennepin County.
(p. 600).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - WASHINGTON - At Port Angeles, Clallam County.
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Vegetables - LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza spp.) heavy on green onion, snap beans
Chinese pea and cucumber plantings at Waimanalo, Oahu; 50-75 percent of green
Onions unmarketable due to damage. Medium to heavy in tomato and snap bean
fields at Waianae, Oahu. (Sato et al.). CARMINE SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus
telarius) stunted and distorted young leaves of Chinese spinach at Waimanalo,
Oahu. (Sato). All stages of a PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma) light to
medium in small planting of snap beans at Kaaawa, Oahu; adults averaged 24 per
plant. (Sato).
Ornamentals - CHINESE ROSE BEETLE (Adoretus sinicus) adults very active; damaged
foliage Of ornamentals in various areas of Oahu. (Nakao et al.).
Forest and Shade Trees -— ACACIA PSYLLID (Psylla uncatoides) nymphs and adults
heavy on Acacia koa at Kukuiolono Park in Kalaheo and at Kokee State Park,
Kauai. Adults ranged 10-22 per sweep. (Nakao et al.).
Beneficial Insects - Adults of a MOSQUITO (Toxorhynchites splendens) common in
Or above Kalaheo, Kauai, at 600-1,200 feet elevation. (Au). CANE LEAFHOPPER
EGG SUCKER (Tytthus mundulus) nymphs and adults moderate to heavy on corn in
Huleia, Kauai. Larger numbers fed on Peregrinus maidis eggs. (Au) .
Miscellaneous Insects - RED-SHOULDERED STINK BUG (Thyanta accerra) remains light
on weeds at Hickman Air Force Base, Ewa, Nankuli, and Waianae on Oahu; 5 adults
and 1 nymph found for first time at Makaha. (Au, Funasaki). VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER
(Schistocerca vaga) female adult caught in garden at Whitmore City in Wahiawa
and 2 female adults observed on weeds at Kaena Point; first confirmed reports
in these areas. (Kitagawa, Au).
Weather continued from page 584.
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING JULY 3, 1967
HIGHLIGHTS: Cool, wet week east of the Rockies. Numerous severe local storms in
midcontinent area. Dry and sunny Far West.
PRECIPITATION: From central and lower Great Plains and upper Mississippi Valley
eastward, almost daily thunderstorms in some sections and on 2-4 days in others
produced weekly total precipitation of 0.5-2 inches generally. Locally, much
heavier totals reported, such as 9.32 inches at Dardanelle, Arkansas. Some sec-
tions received less than 0.25 inch,mainly eastern New England, the middle Atlantic
coast, extreme southern Texas, and the extreme lower Ohio Valley. From the west-
ern Great Plains westward, precipitation was generally very light, although mod-
erate to heavy amounts occurred locally in the higher Rockies. Thunderstorms
with damaging wind and hail were numerous in the midcontinent area. A few torna-
does also occurred, although no deaths or unusually heavy damage were reported.
TEMPERATURE: Temperatures for the week averaged 6° to 9° above normal in interior
sections of California and Oregon and a few degrees above elsewhere west of the
Continental Divide. Maximum temperatures at the end of the period rose to 100°
as far north as southern Washington. In California's southeastern desert, Death
Valley reported 123° and Needles 122° on July 2. East of the Continental Divide
the week was generally 2° to 4° colder than normal but slightly warmer than nor-
mal in gulf coastal areas and extreme northern New England. Cool weather in
northern Sections was caused by cool Canadian air intrusions at the beginning and
end of the week while cloudiness and showers were the main factors in southern
interior areas. In North Dakota minima in the 30's and scattered frost occurred
over the weekend. Warmest weather occurred in the midcontinent area on the 29th
when maxima reached the 90's in North Dakota, and in the East on the 30th when
maxima in the 90's extended as far north as Pennsylvania. (Summary supplied by
Environmental Data Service, ESSA).
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COOPERATIVE SURVEY ENTOMOLOGISTS
Mr. H. Frank McQueen, Cooperative Extension Service, Auburn
University, Auburn 36830
Vacancy
Mr. W. P. Boyer, Department of Entomology, University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville 72701
Mr. Ronald M. Hawthorne, California Department of Agriculture,
1220 N. Street, Sacramento 95814
Mr. Leonard E. Jenkins, Department of Entomology, Colorado
State University, Fort Collins 80521
Modified Agreement
Mr. Frank W. Mead, Division of Plant Industry, Florida Depart-
ment of Agriculture, P. O. Box 1269, Gainesville 32603
Mr. George Funasaki, Department of Agriculture, P. 0. Box
5425, Honolulu 96814
Vacancy
Mr. Roger T. Huber, Department of Entomology, Purdue Univer-
sity, Lafayette 47907
Mr. John H. Simpson, Department of Entomology, Kansas State
University, Manhattan 66502
Dr. Wallace C. Harding, Jr., Department of Entomology, Uni-
versity of Maryland, College Park 20742
Dr. A. C. Dowdy, Department of Entomology, Michigan State
University, East Lansing 48823
Mr. Robert Flaskerd, Division of Plant Industry, Minnesota
Department of Agriculture, 670 State Office Building,
Sie Iweyel Lyiloil
Modified Agreement
Mr. Ralph E. Munson, Department of Entomology, 1-87 Agriculture
Building, University of Missouri, Columbia 65201
Mr. Jon J. Rhine, 201 Plant Industry, East Campus, University
of Nebraska, Lincoln 68503
Mr. Robert C. Bechtel, Nevada Department of Agriculture, P. O.
Box 1209, Reno 89504
Modified Agreement
Vacancy
Mr. William J. Brandvik, Assistant State Entomologist, Office
of State Entomologist, State University Station, Fargo 58102
Mr. Robert I. Rose, Zoology—-Entomology Department, Ohio Agri-
cultural Research and Development Center, Wooster 44691
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin
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Mr. Donald C. Arnold, Department of Entomology, Oklahoma
State University, Stillwater 74074
Modified Agreement
Dr. P. A. Jones, Entomology-Zoology Department, South Dakota
State University, Brookings 57006
Mr. F. W. Parker, Department of Entomology, Texas A & M
University, College Station 77843
Mr. Oscar W. Isakson, Department of Entomology, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg 24061
Mr. Marlin S. Conrad, WSDA-Plant Industry Division, Hill Farms
State Office Building, Room 202B, Madison 53702
Revised July 7, 1967
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Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and doesnot assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
Survey and Detection Operations
Plant Pest Control Division
Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 July 14, 1967 Number 28
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
ARMYWORM moths increaSing on Maryland Eastern Shore. CORN EARWORM heavy on sor-
ghum in areas of Texas; controls on sweet corn in New Jersey. GREENBUG increased
on small grains in eastern North Dakota. POTATO PSYLLID high in southern San
Luis Valley, Colorado. (p. 613). POTATO LEAFHOPPER increasing on alfalfa in
Maryland; counts high in west-central Missouri; yellowing in Missouri and Illinois.
(pp. 613-614).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER Second-brood oviposition underway in MisSouri. (pp. 614-615).
CORN ROOTWORM eggs hatching in some areas, larval damage also reported. (pp. 615-
616). CHINCH BUG heavy on some corn and sorghum in Kansas. (p. 616).
BOLL WEEVIL population largest and most damaging for Several years in Alabama;
heaviest for this time of year since 1961 in Arkansas; conditions ideal for build-
up in Tennessee. BOLLWORMS continue damaging in Some areas. (pp. 621-622).
MOSQUITOES annoying cattle and deer in Wisconsin; annoying vacationers in coastal
areas of other States. HORN FLY heavy on cattle in several States. (pp. 632-633).
FACE FLY moderate to Severe in Wisconsin; reported for first time in Oregon.
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First PINK BOLLWORM adults of Season collected in Moapa Valley of Nevada. (p. 636).
Detection
New State records include a DEER FLY in Delaware (p. 636), FACE FLY in Oregon
(p. 633). For new county records see page 636.
Prediction
GREEN PEACH APHID expected to become general problem on tobacco in Maryland.
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Reports in this issue are for week ending July 7 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
Special Insects of Regional Significance........... sees eee sete e eee tees 613
Insects Affecting
Corn, Sorghum, Sugarcane......... 614 BeansmandmsPealsier erie rein ioteicieneneiane 624
Sorell, CreAWNS 5 oo sanccpooo co ooeaOGO 616 ColeniGropsSimeae ae oreo claire 624
Turf, Pastures, Rangeland........ 617 @ucur battsSieis cee ecien ahs th eile 624
Forage LegumesS.............------ 617 General Vegetables............... 625
SOWIDEAING cob 0acan000000000G0000006 619 Deciduous Fruits and Nuts........ 625
POMS 5ccccccondbouDKd DOOD UGH OOOS 620 Gast GUS reat oat oh ice et neni on heen ees 627
COUUOMs cannon acengnsacoKUD DOOD aaONO 620 STAVE THEW 5 oo coo ooo oaD Doo EONS 628
TObAGCOMA ERT eo erent ned ia hee 622 Ornamentals aa iene ie tae 629
SugaigbeeicSmecieteieeiiaie ee neler 622 Forest and Shade Trees........... 629
Miscellaneous Field Crops........ 622 Manian diAnwimallls i susi-esi-cucn hill ioe- imei? 632
Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers...... 623
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WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING JULY 10, 1967
HIGHLIGHTS: Wet week in much of South Central and Southeast with widely scattered
heavy thundershowers. Cool Central areas and East became hot and humid at weekend.
PRECIPITATION: Little rain of importance fell west of Continental Divide. One
exception was Flagstaff, Arizona, which received 1.80 inches. Spots in northern
Great Plains and Great Lakes region received Showers, but amounts were extremely
variable and averages were generally well below normal. Texas continued
extremely dry in south and central portions but this was seventh Sshowery week for
the High Plains. The central Great Plains, much of Dixie, and the East from
Florida to Maine received rains but amounts ranged widely. Parts of Louisiana
received first substantial rains in 4 weeks - over 6 inches at Alexandria. About
6 inches fell at Hot Springs, Arkansas. Totals in North Carolina ranged from
light sprinkles to 7 inches with averages near 2 inches. More than 8 inches fell
at Moberly, Missouri, in a heavy Sunday shower. It was the second wet week in
Tennessee where spots received up to 6 inches. Showers fell almost daily in West
Virginia; soil moisture there best in Several years. The Northeast received
general rains on Monday and weekend showers. Spots in Pennsylvania, New York, and
southern New England received 2 to 3 inches.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - DELAWARE - Adults averaged 8 per night in
blacklight trap collections in Sussex County. (Burbutis). MARYLAND - Adults in-
creasing in blacklight traps on Eastern Shore; averaged 15 per night week ending
July 4 at Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MAINE - No larval
activity reported to June 30. (Boulanger).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - IDAHO - First observed July 5 damaging sweet corn
tassels, still in leaf whorls of early variety home plantings near Parma, Canyon
County. Too early to estimate potential damage. (Waters). TEXAS - Moderate to
heavy in heads of grain sorghum in Johnson, Hill, Delta, Jackson, and Limestone
Counties. Larvae 3-6 per head in about 50 percent of heads examined near
Cleburne, Johnson County; 3-4 per head in several Hill County fields, 5-10 per 20
heads in Delta County. Infestations much higher this year than previously.
(Smith et al.). KANSAS - Occasional larva in alfalfa in north-central and north-
east areas; less than 2 per 10 sweeps. (Simpson). MARYLAND - Few adults taken in
blacklight trap at Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEW
JERSEY - Many growers applying sprays to Sweet corn every 3 days to prevent
injury. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - ILLINOIS - Heavy in occasional field of
pretasseling sweet corn in west-Southwest Section; occaSional in early maturing
field corn week ending June 30. Found in whorls of corn in southern half of
State. Occasional field 100 percent infested; heavy in 10-15 percent of plants.
Found in northern half of State. Individual aphids found in whorls. Many winged
forms indicate migration occurring. Foxtail, Johnson grass, and other grasses
infested. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). NEBRASKA - Heavy in sorghum. About 90 percent of
plants infested in fields checked in Saline and Nemaha Counties. Natural control
agents increasing rapidly. (Keith). KANSAS - Populations variable in corn and
sorghum in central, north-central, and northeast areas. Ranged 0-200 per whorl
in many fields. (Simpson). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 400 per whorl in sorghum checked
in Jackson County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). UTAH - Heavily infested 20 acres of barley
at Avon, Cache County. (Knowlton). NEVADA - Populations of this species and
Macrosiphum avenae reduced on grain in Lovelock, Pershing County, by insecticides
and predators. (Lauderdale).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - NORTH DAKOTA - Populations increased in east-
central and Southeast counties due to cool temperatures. Ranged 30-800 per 100
sweeps (average 280) on oats, wheat, and barley in Traill, Cass, and Ransom
Counties. Highest counts on oats in Ransom County. Parasite and predator popula-
tions low. (Brandvik). MINNESOTA - Generally low, but up to 2,000 per 100 sweeps
in Some oat fields in Dodge and Goodhue Counties. Damage evident. Predators
generally low to moderate in most grain fields. (Minn. Ins. Sur., June 30).
POTATO PSYLLID (Paratrioza cockerelli) - COLORADO - Populations low in 17 potato
fields in Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties; 0-2 per 100 sweeps. None found in
fields in San Luis Valley area. Winged adults 0-100 per 100 sweeps on matrimony-
vine. Numbers high in southern part of valley. (Schweissing, Jenkins).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - MISSOURI - Counts in alfalfa in west-central
area ranged 40-1,000+ adults and nymphs per 10 sweeps; some yellowing observed.
(Munson). ILLINOIS - Average counts per 100 sweeps week ending June 30 as
follows: 285 in northeast, 185 in northwest, 125 in west, and 500 in central
section. Damaged alfalfa in southern third of State. Averaged 9 per sweep in
central section and 6 per Sweep in northwest section week ending July 7. Yellow-
ing of alfalfa observed in central and southern sections. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
WISCONSIN - Common in alfalfa throughout southern area. In Rock, Dane, Columbia,
Dodge, and Marquette Counties, nymphs averaged up to 1 per sweep. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). INDIANA - Adults and nymphs numerous on alfalfa in central, east-central,
and northeastern districts. Adults ranged 1-8 (average 2) and nymphs 1-7
(average 3) per sweep on second-growth alfalfa 8-16 inches high. Increased
rapidly past 2 weeks; damage could become problem in areas of central and
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northern sections. (Huber). MICHIGAN - Adults averaged 90 per 25 sweeps in
second-growth alfalfa in Ingham and Livingston Counties. (Dowdy). MARYLAND -
Adults and nymphs building up on alfalfa and beans; on alfalfa, ranged 2-10 per
Sweep in Frederick County and 5-15 per sweep in Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.). NEW YORK - Very abundant in blacklight traps, more numerous in alfalfa
sweeps. Some injury to birdsfoot trefoil and alfalfa. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 3).
NEW HAMPSHIRE - Adults in bean fields at Litchfield June 27. (Sutherland).
SIX-SPOTTED LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - WISCONSIN - Controls continue
on lettuce in central counties. Leafhoppers numerous in late oats in central
counties; up to 15 per 50 sweeps in Marquette County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Low, less than 5
per 100 sweeps, in alfalfa in McPherson, Campbell, and Walworth Counties.
McPherson and Walworth new county records. None in fields checked in Edmunds and
Faulk Counties. (Jones). WISCONSIN - Increasing in Some Rock County alfalfa. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Averaged less than 1 per 10 sweeps in Lancaster County
alfalfa field. (Keith). KANSAS - None in any alfalfa checked in northeast and
north-central areas. (Simpson). COLORADO - Increased in alfalfa in Crowley and
Otero Counties. Populations vary 20-100 per 100 sweeps. (Schweissing).
TOBACCO BUDWORM (Heliothis virescens) - MARYLAND - First infested tobacco plants
of season found June 30 in St. Marys County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (OsStrinia nubilalis) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Newly hatched larvae
caused shothole damage on 40-50 percent of corn whorls checked in Yankton County.
Adults and eggs common. In the Beresford area of Lincoln County, damaged 10-20
percent of whorls. (Kantack). MINNESOTA - Some egg hatch in one-third of fields
checked in south-central and southwest districts; averaged 4 infested plants per
100. In Southeast and east-central districts, egg masses and hatch only on corn
20 inches or higher; averaged less than 1 infested plant per 100. All over-
wintering larvae pupated. Moth emergence will increase July 1-7. Peak emergence
still about 7 days away. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., June 30). NEBRASKA - Third and fourth
instars feeding on 6-52 percent of corn checked in Otoe and Nemaha Counties.
(Keith). KANSAS - Percentage infested plants ranged 20-23 in Jackson County to
8-15 in Pottawatomie, Brown, Doniphan, Nemaha, Jefferson, Wyandotte, Douglas, and
Johnson Counties. (Simpson). MISSOURI - Second-brood oviposition begun in south-
eastern area. (Jones). From 2 to 35 percent of plants infested with second to
fourth instars in fields checked in west-central area. Borers in central and
northern areas entering Stalks. (Munson). ILLINOIS - Percent of early corn
infested by section: Northwest 30 in 28 fields, west 40 in 14, west-southwest
48 in 18, central 45 in 17, northeast 1 percent in 15 fields, east 4 in 8,
southwest 8 in 1 field. First-generation borers pupating in south section. (Ill.
Ins. Rpt., June 30). First-generation egg laying complete. Percent infested
plants in advanced fields averaged 14 in central section, 27 in western section,
and 41 in northwest section. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). INDIANA - First-generation in-
festations light in central and northern area corn. Leaf and whorl infestations
ranged 0-24 percent (average 3) in 36-inch corn. Early 42 to 50-inch corn in
sandy soil of Kankakee River 16-36 percent infested; some fourth instars present.
(Huber). MICHIGAN - Leaf feeding by early instars evident in high percentage of
corn. Infestations highest in southern counties. Few fields with 75 percent
plants infested in Monroe, Berrien, and St. Joseph Counties. Survey of 10 fields
in Ingham and Livingston Counties showed field variations from 3 percent on
10-inch corn to 68 percent on 36-inch corn. Egg laying by first-brood moths
expected to continue for 14 days. (Janes, Newman). OHIO - Larval damage to corn
evident in numerous counties. (Stanley et al.). Infestation 33-65 percent in 4
Wayne County fields. (Barry). Infestations found in early planted corn in Pick-
away, Pike, Scioto, and Ross Counties. Some infestations beyond treatment.
Late-planted corn not Significantly infested. Heaviest losses noted in northern
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Ross County. (Blair). One field in Ross County 100 percent infested with 1-6
larvae per plant; mostly third instar, some fourth. Damaged leaves of whorl,
forming tassels, and leaf midribs. Larvae in this field not yet boring into
stalks; plants averaged about 4 feet high. Other fields 5-10 percent infested
noted in Ross and Fairfield Counties. (RoSe). VIRGINIA - Second and third instars
feeding on 15-20 percent of corn in Pulaski and Montgomery Counties. (Isakson).
Third instars infested approximately 10 percent of corn in Loudoun County. (Brown,
Isakson). MARYLAND - Adults averaged 10 per night in blacklight trap at Centre-
ville, Queen Annes County. Whorl infestations of 30-80 percent very common in
more advanced corn in all sections. Larvae entered tassels of late sweet corn in
Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEW YORK - Moth emergence declining.
Larvae mostly early instars, some fourth and fifth instars present. Infested
15-50 plants per 100 in untreated sweet corn in Hudson Valley. Active on sweet
corn in Broome County. Heavily riddled corn in Monroe County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
July 3). NEW HAMPSHIRE - Eggs hatched; larvae infesting up to 40 percent of corn
at Litchfield and Durham June 27. (Sutherland).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - MISSOURI - Egg laying for
second brood begun in southeastern area. (JoneS). MISSISSIPPI - Third to fifth
instar damage light in Chickasaw County corn. (Dinkins, July 7). TEXAS - Light
with some lodging in corn near Giddings, Lee County. (Spivey).
NEOTROPICAL CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea lineolata) - TEXAS - Light in grain sorghum
and corn in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties; infestations averaged 5-10 percent.
Heavy infestations sporadic but 1-2 larvae infested almost every stalk in some
fields. Diatraea saccharalis intermingled throughout area but infestations pre-
dominatly neotropical corn borer, especially in corn. (Deer, Parker).
STALK BORER (Papaipema nebris) - KANSAS - Infested 10-25 percent of border row
corn plants in fields in north-central and northeast districts. Damage evident.
(Simpson). OHIO - Larvae infesting field corn in Marion County. (Parrott, Blair).
MARYLAND - Evident in border plants of field corn near California, St. Marys
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - NEW YORK - Damaged corn in several areas of
Hudson Valley and in central area. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 3). WISCONSIN - Caused
most of damage to corn in central counties. Necessitated replanting of 40 acres
of corn in Dunn County. (Wis. Ins. Sur., June 30).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - TEXAS - Moderate in Jackson County on
forage sorghum and in Jasper County on corn. Larvae ranged 12-15 per linear foot
in Bermuda grass. (Gaskamp, Wilson).
SORGHUM WEBWORM (Celama sorghiella) - TEXAS - Caused "blasted" head appearance on
late maturing fieldS in Hamilton, Jackson, and Limestone Counties. (McCutchun et
evil 5) 5
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - GEORGIA - Damaged 50 percent
of corn in 3-acre Jackson County field. (Welborn).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - KANSAS - D. virgifera adults averaged 1-2 per
50 corn plants in Saline County; averaged 2 per plant in emergence cages in Riley
County. Diabrotica spp. larvae ranged 10-15 per corn plant in Saline County.
(Wilde). Larvae ranged 30-34 per plant in untreated check plots and 10-17 per
plant in regularly treated fields in Riley County. (Brooks, Simpson). NEBRASKA -
D. virgifera and D. longicornis damaging in Platte and Dakota Counties. (Roselle).
SOUTH DAKOTA - Diabrotica spp. damage light to moderate in southeastern area. In
Yankton, Clay, and Lincoln Counties, larvae 5-10 per root system and feeding
internally. (Kantack). MINNESOTA - Diabrotica spp. egg hatch well underway in
southern half of State. First instars in Southeast, south-central, southwest, and
central districts. Generally low but will increase as hatch continues. (Minn.
Ins. Rpt., June 30). MICHIGAN - D. longicornis damaging field corn. (Janes).
OHIO - Although D. longicornis damage to corn not yet reported, eggs hatched and
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larvae present. Larvae less than half grown in Clark County corn. Egg hatch
later than normal. (Polivka).
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - WISCONSIN - Damage so severe to some
sweet corn in Ripon and Green Lake area controls being considered for some fields.
(Wis. Ins. Sur., June 30).
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - KANSAS - Ranged 10-100 per sorghum plant in
outside rows bordering small grains in Dickinson County. Control measures taken.
(Wilde). Ranged 10-275 per corn and sorghum plant in border rows in Riley,
Marshall, Clay, and Washington Counties. Very low populations (0-5 per plant)
east of this area. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Very low on corn and sorghum in Saline
and Jefferson Counties. (Roselle, Keith, June 30). INDIANA - None found in Benton
and Newton Counties. (Lehker). Nymphs observed on border row corn adjacent to
wheat in Allen County; 5-20 per corn plant. (Huber).
THRIPS - MARYLAND - Heavy and causing noticeable foliage injury on young corn in
Howard and Prince Georges Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). ILLINOIS - Declining
in corn. (Ill. Ins. Rpt., June 30).
SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - TEXAS - Damaging numbers noted June 28 in
Johnson County; infestations aS high as 25 adults per head in some late fields.
Same type infestation occurred in late emerging fields in Limestone County June
16. Recent survey in central area indicated most fields bloomed early enough to
escape third-generation emergence. First and second-generation buildup damage
evident in all fields, but noneconomic. (Smith, Brown).
SYMPHYLANS - COLORADO - Caused loss of corn stands in Johnstown area, Weld County.
Field to be reseeded. (Urano, June 30). PENNSYLVANIA - Spotted infestations of
Scutigerella immaculata in corn increasing in eastern half of State. Completely
killed over 1 acre of corn. (Gesell).
SLUGS - PENNSYLVANIA - Severely damaged corn statewide; recovery not rapid in
many fields. (Menusan, Gesell). OHIO - Deroceras reticulatum damaged lower
leaves of field corn in Holmes and Wayne Counties. (Barry).
SMALL GRAINS
ENGLISH GRAIN APHID (Macrosiphum avenae) - WASHINGTON - Unusually abundant in
numerous Whitman County wheat fields. Syrphid fly larvae and lady beetle larvae
and adults feeding heavily on aphids. (Telford, July 3). NEVADA - Increasing
rapidly on heads of fall-planted grain in Lovelock, Pershing County. Several
fields required treatment. (Adams, Arnett, June 30). COLORADO - Caused 10 percent
yield loss to wheat in Clifton district, Mesa County; averaged 15 per 10 sweeps.
None found in small grains in Rio Grande County. (Sisson, Jenkins). NORTH DAKOTA -
With cooler temperatures, populations increased in east-central and southeast
counties. Ranged 30-800 per 100 sweeps (average 280) on oats, wheat, and barley
in Traill, Cass, and Ransom Counties. Counts highest on oats in Ransom County.
Parasites and predators low. (Brandvik).
THRIPS - MICHIGAN - High nymphal populations evident in oats sampled July 3 in
Ingham and Livingston Counties; adults expected during oat harvest. (Dowdy).
NORTH DAKOTA - Limothrips denticornis adults ranged up to 4 (average 1) and
nymphs up to 16 (average 6) per leaf Sheath in headed barley in Traill and Cass
Counties. (Brandvik).
WHEAT STEM SAWFLY (Cephus cinctus) - OHIO - Infestation of wheat with 4-5 percent
of stems broken noted in Wayne County. (Barry). Larvae completed development and
at bases of stems. Wheat stem evenly cut 1 inch above ground, indicating larva
in remaining stub. (Rose).
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TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
GREAT BASIN TENT CATERPILLAR (Malacosoma fragile) - OREGON - Infesting bitterbrush
in area approximately 10 miles in diameter between Chemult and Beaver Marsh,
Klamath County. Infested area rated 60 percent heavy. Larvae now pupated.
(Larson, Every).
WESTERN TUSSOCK MOTH (Hemerocampa vetusta) - NEVADA - Full-grown larvae generally
light on bitterbrush and desert peach west of Steamboat and in Washoe Valley,
Washoe County. Large acreage of bitterbrush in lower Galena Creek area, with
history of heavy infestations, destroyed by fire in 1966. (Bechtel, Horton, June
30).
WHITE-LINED SPHINX (Celerio lineata) - NEVADA - Large numbers of migrating larvae
obServed in areas of eastern Churchill County. (Nev. Coop. Rpt., June 30).
A PSYCHID MOTH (Apterona crenulella) - UTAH - Numerous on big sage and other range
plants in lower Logan Canyon area of Cache County; moderate to light on range
plants in Ogden Canyon and Ogden Valley areas of Weber County; moderate on big
sage, white sage, and other range plants in Newton Dam and Trenton area of Cache
County. (Knowlton).
SOUTHERN MASKED CHAFER (Cyclocephala immaculata) - MISSOURI - Flights observed at
lights for past 2 weeks. (Munson).
GREEN JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis nitida) - MISSOURI - Flights observed in southwest
area. (Munson).
GRASS BUGS - UTAH - Irbisia pacifica moved from giant wild-rye into adjacent wheat
and conspicuously discolored marginal 1-2 rods at Beaver Dam, Box Elder County.
More numerous (up to 450 in 10 sweeps) on wheat than on grasses heavily attacked
and discolored earlier this summer. Smaller numbers present in various parts of
eastern Box Elder County and in Cache County, particularly on giant wild-rye.
(Knowlton).
CHINCH BUGS (Blissus spp.) - TEXAS - B. insularis heavy with much damage to St.
Augustine grass lawns in Hamilton, Lee, Jackson, and Wharton Counties. (Spivey
et al.). ARKANSAS - B. leucopterus economic on St. Augustine grass lawns in
Little Rock area. Infestations increasing. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
CICADAS (Okanagana spp.) - NEVADA - Adults continue heavy in western and north-
western areaS; reports of damage numerous. Most egg laying occurring in Artemisia
tridentata, Chrysothamnus spp., and other native shrubs. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
BERMUDAGRASS MITE (Aceria neocynodonis) - OKLAHOMA - Causing light to moderate
damage in Several lawnS in Tillman, Jackson, and Comanche Counties. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - IDAHO - Larvae ranged few to 40 per sweep
throughout Madison, Fremont, Bonneville, Bingham, and Power Counties, June 13-24.
Adults ovipositing. Most alfalfa in bud stage and ready for cutting; few fields
showing moderate damage. Damage to Second-crop alfalfa hay could be severe.
(O'Keeffe, June 30). Widespread in areas of Bonner, Latah, southern Benewah and
southern and northern Boundary Counties. Benewah and Boundary new county records.
Larvae in Bonner County ranged 1-107 in 50 sweeps; highest in areas where first
found last year. Averaged 16+ per Sweep in Latah County. Four larvae in 50
Sweeps collected from field 1 mile south of United States-—Canadian border in
Boundary County. (Foster, Curtis). Adults ranged up to 2 and larvae up to 3 per
Sweep in Challis area of Custer County. (Edwards). NEVADA - As of June 30, small
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larvae averaged 1 per sweep in Jiggs, Elko County, (Earnist); averaged 18 larvae
and 4 adults per Sweep in Lamoille, Elko County, (Cooney); damaged second-crop
alfalfa in western counties where treatments not applied before cutting (Nev.
Coop. Rpt.). NEW MEXICO - Larvae collected in Valencia County May 24, 1967. This
is new county record. (Heninger). ILLINOIS - Carroll, Du Page, and Kendall
Counties new county records. Only 6 northwestern counties and 1 western county
not infested. Larvae light in alfalfa in southern third of State. No economic
damage occurring. (Ill. Ins. Rpt., June 30). MARYLAND - Adults 0-2 per sweep and
larvae very low on alfalfa in Frederick and Queen Annes Counties. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.). DELAWARE - Adults average 8 per 10 sweeps in Kent County alfalfa; 2 or
less per 10 sweeps in New Castle County. (Burbutis). NEW YORK - Larvae continue
to decline with increasing pupation. New generation adults very common, cocoons
still abundant in uncut alfalfa. Egg laying and first instars still in central
area. Activity increasing on fields cut early in season. Many females still
carried eggs June 28. Second-cutting fields Slow to recover due to larval feeding.
Searce in Livingston County; 60-75 percent of first cutting completed. (N.Y. Wkly.
Rpt., July 3). CONNECTICUT - Larval damage to second cutting Severe in many parts
of State probably due to_late emerging adults; as much as 2-3 weeks late in Some
areas. (Savos, July 5). MAINE - Infestations found in Kezar Falls, York County;
and in Scarboro, Westbrook, and West Baldwin, Cumberland County. Cumberland new
county record. Injury moderate to heavy at Kezar Falls; light elsewhere. (Bou-
langer, June 30).
FLEA BEETLES - COLORADO - Phyllotreta striolata found in some western Otero and
Crowley County alfalfa; 0-300 per 100 Sweeps; damage light. (Schweissing). MARY-
LAND - Systena blanda averaged 1 adult per sweep on alfalfa near Centreville,
Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARIZONA - Moths appearing in alfalfa in
Cochise, Pima, Graham, and Greenlee Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO -
Adults light above alfalfa in Dona Ana County. (Campbell). KANSAS - Larvae
ranged 1-8 per 10 sweeps in most alfalfa checked in northeast and north-central
areas. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Larvae ranged 0-2, averaged less than 1, per 10
sweeps on Lancaster County alfalfa. (Keith).
FORAGE LOOPER (Caenurgina erechtea) - KANSAS - Light, 1-4 per 10 Sweeps, in all
alfalfa checked in northeast and north-central districts. (Simpson).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - KANSAS - Counts per 10 sweeps in alfalfa
averaged 2-12 in northeast district and 0-3 in north-central district. (Simpson).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - IDAHO - Ranged 1-4 per sweep in alfalfa in
Challis area, Custer County. Lady beetles and damsel bugs ranged 1-3 per sweep.
(Edwards). NEVADA - As of June 30, increased in alfalfa not treated for alfalfa
weevil in Lovelock, Pershing County, where highest counts varied 100-200 per
sweep (Arnett); varied 1-4 per sweep in Jiggs and Lamoille, Elko County, (Cooney,
Earnist); averaged 5 per sweep in Hualapai Valley, Washoe County, alfalfa seed
fields, (Adams, Uriarte). Averaged 2-3 per sweep in Pahrump, Nye County, alfalfa
hay fields. (Cooney, Zoller). UTAH - Damage moderate in some Uintah and Duchesne
County alfalfa; generally moderate in Cache and Box Elder Counties. (Thornley,
Knowlton). NEW MEXICO - Decreased in alfalfa in southern counties due to hot
weather past few days. Of concern in only occasional field. (N. M. Coop. Rpt.).
COLORADO - Populations down in alfalfa; 10-2,000 per 100 sweeps. (Schweissing).
KANSAS - Low (15-50 per 10 sweeps) in all alfalfa and clover checked in north-
central and northeast districts. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Ranged 14-23 (average 18)
per 10 sweeps in Lancaster County alfalfa field. (Keith). MINNESOTA - Remains
high on alfalfa in southwest, south-central, west-central, and northwest districts
ranging up to 3,500 per 100 sweeps. Counts in Southeast district lower averaging
150 per 100 sweeps. A fungus disease general in southeast district. (Minn. Ins.
Rpt., June 30). WISCONSIN - Remains very low in alfalfa. Some disease evident
and predators numerous in most fields week ending June 30. Very low in alfalfa as
of July 7 in southern area; averaged 1 per sweep. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN -
Adults and nymphs low in central area alfalfa. Low in second-growth fields in
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Livingston and Ingham Counties; averaged less than one per sweep. (Dowdy).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEVADA - As of June 30, averaged 5 nymphs per sweep in
alfalfa seed field in Hualapai Valley, Washoe County, (Adams, Uriarte); only
occasional Specimens in alfalfa in Jiggs and Lamoille, Elko County, (Cooney,
Earnist). Currently 10-12 per sweep in Pahrump, Nye County, alfalfa hay fields.
(Cooney, Zoller). UTAH - L. elisus and Lygus spp. nymphs of all sizes moderate
in eastern Box Elder and Cache County alfalfa. (Knowlton). ARIZONA - Lygus spp.
nymphs and adults increased in alfalfa in Maricopa, Pinal, and Yuma Counties.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Adults and nymphs heavy in Dona Ana County
alfalfa. (Campbell). COLORADO - Vary 0-300 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa in Otero,
Bent, and Prowers Counties. (Schweissing). KANSAS - Light, 2-8 per 10 sweeps, in
all alfalfa and clover checked in north-central and northeast areas. (Simpson).
NEBRASKA - Averaged 7 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa, 13 per 10 sweeps on red clover
checked in Lancaster County. (Keith).
ALFALFA PLANT BUG (Adelphocoris lineolatus) - WISCONSIN - Adults numerous in first-
growth alfalfa and Slightly [ess numerous in second-growth alfalfa. About 5 per
sweep in central and southern counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Mostly this
species very abundant on alfalfa in all areas. Ranged 200-1,200 per 100 sweeps.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt., June 30). SOUTH DAKOTA - Prevalent in all alfalfa checked in
Faulk, Edmunds, McPherson, Campbell, and Walworth Counties. Adults ranged 100-200
per 100 sweeps. (Jones, Kantack). NEBRASKA - Ranged 9-20 (average 15) per 10
Sweeps in Lancaster County alfalfa field. (Keith).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - WISCONSIN - Nymphs remain numerous in
first-growth alfalfa and Slightly Less numerous in second-growth alfalfa. About
5 per Sweep average in central and southern counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus spumarius) - MARYLAND - Adults abundant, up to 30 per
sweep, in alfalfa in Frederick and Queen Annes Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
MICHIGAN - Numbers high in central area alfalfa; mating June 3. (Dowdy).
SPITTLEBUGS - NEW YORK - Adults very numerous in all fields. (N. Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
July 3). WISCONSIN - Adults very numerous in first and second-growth alfalfa in
southern areas. Up to 10 per Sweep common. Nymphs still present in Ashland
County; averaged 1 spittle mass per Square yard. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Increasing in
alfalfa in Maricopa, Pinal, Graham, Yuma, and Mohave Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
TEXAS - Nymphs heavy and caused extensive damage to alfalfa in field near
Carthage, Panola County; 3-4 per plant girdling stalks at base. (Croix).
THRIPS - NEW MEXICO - Generally heavy in Dona Ana County alfalfa; leaves curling.
(Campbell).
SYMPHYLANS - COLORADO - Damaging new alfalfa seedings in Johnstown, Weld County.
(Urano, June 30).
SOYBEANS
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - MINNESOTA - Light damage in Brown,
Watonwan, and Redwood Counties. More widespread in central counties. No fields
required control. Feeding on margins evident, but decreased rapidly 2-3 rods
into fields. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., June 30). MISSISSIPPI - Adult damage heavy on
leaves of 12-inch plants in Clay County. (Dinkins).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - FLORIDA - Larval infestation
1 percent in 15-acre plot for Seed purposes at university farm (Whitty, Strayer,
June 26); approximately 50 percent of 75-acre block damaged or destroyed in Levy
County (Cobb, Strayer, June 26). ALABAMA - Larval damage at and below ground
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level in several Covington County fields. (Linder). TEXAS - Moderate to heavy in
Harris and Waller Counties. Larvae entered roots half-way down and tunneled up-
ward. Where young plants most Severely damaged, 5 percent loss of stand evident
in Waller County. (Richardson, Percival, Kay).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - KANSAS - Averaged 2-8 per foot of row in
Nemaha, Brown, and Johnson Counties. Leaf feeding extensive. (Simpson).
THRIPS - MARYLAND - Heavy on 40-acre field near Preston, Caroline County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Increasing on young plants in King George, Westmoreland,
Northumberland, Richmond, and Lancaster Counties. (Ptucha, Isakson). ILLINOIS -
Infestations declining. (Ill. Ins. Rpt., June 30).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MARYLAND - First infestation of season in
Carolina and Kent Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
PEANUTS
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Unusually heavy in
several Erath County fields. Severe damage and high population level probably
due to unseasonably dry weather. (Richardson, Percival, Kay).
THRIPS (Frankliniella spp.) - TEXAS - Activity moderate througout Anderson County.
Drought retarded normal peanut growth. (Stephenson).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - TENNESSEE - Conditions ideal for buildup. Per-
cent punctured Squares averaged 29 in southern counties. All fields in area
infested; lowest infestation, 12 percent punctured squares. (Locke). SOUTH
CAROLINA - Heavy in untreated and inadequately treated fields in Florence area.
Few first-generation weevils seen. Larval infestations ranged 0.25-19.75 percent
in treated plots, 6-22 percent in untreated plots. (Taft et al., July 5).
GEORGIA - Percent punctured squares by county: Terrell 0-58 (average 16.9) in
66 fields totaling 1,400 acres (Minders); Tift 8-12 in 4 fields; Dooley 5 and 18
in 2 fields; Colquitt up to 80 (Womack); squares scarce in Spalding County
(Beckham). ALABAMA - "Hatchout" general and heavy throughout central and southern
areas. First “hatchout"' underway in few older fields in northern area; expected
within next 5-12 days in many other northern fields. Emergence of first-generation
weevils will be delayed due to lack of squares large enough for egg laying. Rainy
weather over most of State and daytime temperatures of 90-98° last 15 days ex-
tremely favorable for weevil buildup. Survival of larvae, pupae, and young adults
very high. High numbers of overwintered weevils entering northern area fields.
Heavy "hatchout" and presence of overwintered weevils along with weather condi-
tions resulted in one of largest and most damaging populations for time of year
that has been experienced in several years. Continuing rains and wet fields
hampering controls. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Punctured squares found in 9 of 18
fields in delta counties. Percent punctured squares for all fields averaged 1.40
(range 0-7.2).°(Pfrimmer et al.). First-generation "hatchout" July 1-7 in southern
delta; infestations increased in some areas particularly in older fields. Average
percent infestation by county: Lowndes 12 in 8 fields, Chickasaw 18 in 6 fields,
De Soto 5 in 334 fields, Tate 8 in 120 fields, Panola 3 in 78 fields, Quitman 6
in 15 fields, Attala 7 in 20 fields, Holmes 6 in 22 fields, Yazoo 4 in 16 fields,
Sharkey 3 in 6 fields, and Washington 1 in 18 fields. (Dinkins). LOUISIANA -
Punctured squares found in all 95 fields checked in Madison Parish. Percent in-
festation ranged 1-28 (average 10.5). Weevils found in 48 of these fields; in-
festation ranged 1-4 percent (average 1.2) in infested fields. (Cleveland et al.).
ARKANSAS - Heavier at this time of year than since 1961. Infestations increased
over last week. Most activity by overwintered weevils. Small percentage of
fields early enough for first-generation. Blooming fields have first generation
weevils; many near treatment level. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - First-generation
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adults emerging in early fields in Jackson County. Damage as high as 35 percent
in older fields in Marshall County. Scattered, heavy infestations in Garvin
County; light in Bryan County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS - Increased activity
in Waco area week ending June 30 as new generation weevils present in most early
planted fields. Increase declined week of July 7 due to hot, dry weather; most
larvae and pupae dead in squares on ground. Percent punctured squares 22.7 in
13 treated fields (maximum 53.7) compared with 26.1 (maximum 61) in 11 treated
fields week ending June 30. Infestation averaged 17.8 percent in 17 untreated
fields compared with 8 percent in 28 treated fields week ending June 30. (Cowan
et al.).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - TENNESSEE - Larvae or eggs ranged 1-7 per 100 ter-
mMinals in western area. Infestations much heavier where overwintered boll weevil
controls applied without bollworm insecticide. (Locke). SOUTH CAROLINA - Infesta-
tions very light in Florence area. Larval infestations ranged 0-0.75 percent in
treated plots, none found in untreated plots. Total of 1 H. virescens and 65
H. zea moths taken in light trap. (Taft et al., July 5). GEORGIA - Eggs averaged
@ and small larvae 10 per 100 terminals in 4 Tift County fields. (Womack).
ALABAMA - Eggs and larvae present in most fields throughout State. No major
problems have developed except in few isolated fields. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI -
Injured squares found in 16 of 18 fields in delta counties; averaged 3.38 percent
(range 0-17.6). Averaged 0.27 egg per 100 terminals in 6 fields; no larvae found
(Pfrimmer et al.). H. zea and H. virescens percent infestation per 100 terminals
by county: Quitman averaged 3 in 10 fields, 2-3 in 3 fields; Attala averaged 5
in 20 fields; Holmes averaged 2 in 22 fields; Madison averaged 6 in 12 fields;
Yazoo averaged 10 in 16 fields; Sharkey averaged 1 in 6 fields; Washington aver-
aged 2 in 18 fields. (Dinkins). LOUISIANA - Damaged squares found in 74 of 95
fields in Madison Parish; infestation ranged 1-29 percent (average 5.6) in in-
fested fields. Larvae found in 39 of these fields; percent infestation ranged
1-6 (average 1.6). Eggs ranged 1-5 (average 1.6) per 100 terminals in 14 of 40
fields and larvae 1-5 (average 1.7) per 100 terminals in 9 of these fields. Moths
in light trap, 49 H. zea and 1 H. virescens. (Cleveland et al.). ARKANSAS - Sugar
lines in Desha County Showed peak H. zea flight June 29; accompanied by increase
in eggs late last period and increase in eggs and larvae early this period in
southeast area. Less activity in central area than in southeast area; lowest in
northeast area. Activity in upper Arkansas River Valley comparable to southeast
area. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - H. zea light in southwest and south-central
areas. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS - Infestations generally light in Waco area
with damage in few fields week ending June 30. Eggs increased sharply week ending
July 7. Eggs averaged 9.2 and larvae 1.3 per 100 terminals in 14 treated fields.
Eggs averaged 6 and larvae 0.5 per 100 terminals in 18 untreated fields. Percent
injured squares averaged 2.2 in 13 treated fields and 0.8 in 17 untreated fields.
Injured bolls averaged 2.4 percent in 12 treated fields and 12.1 in 10 untreated
fields. (Cowan et al.). ARIZONA - H. zea populations increasing in some fields
in Pinal, Maricopa, and Yuma Counties; controls needed. Light infestations in
Graham County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEW MEXICO - General in most fields in Dona Ana County.
Most growers not treating at present time. Damage evident on most plants. (Camp-
bell). ARIZONA - Causing considerable injury in Pinal and Maricopa Counties;
controls underway in many fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEVADA - Averaged 3 per
50 sweeps in Pahrump, Nye County. Predator populations high. (Cooney, Zoller).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - ALABAMA - Adults migrated into northern
area fields; destroying undetermined number of young squares. One adult per 3-5
row feet on Madison County farm. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 0.48 per
100 terminals (range 0-8.5) in 6 of 18 fields in delta counties. (Pfrimmer et al.).
LOUISIANA - Percent infestation ranged 1-14 (average 3.6) in 99 of 114 fields in
Madison Parish. (Cleveland et al.). MISSOURI - Light in 50 fields. (Jones).
PLANT BUGS - TENNESSEE - Much damage to very small squares throughout western
area. Up to 6 plant bugs on single terminal; averaged 4 per 100 terminals. (Locke).
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FLEAHOPPERS - NEW MEXICO - General in most fields in Dona Ana County. Most
growers not treating at present time. Damage evident on most plants. (Campbell).
TEXAS - Psallus seriatus light in Waco area; averaged 9.2 per 100 terminals in 32
treated and untreated fields. - Most cotton past stage for damage. (Cowan et al.).
LOUISIANA - P. seriatus infestations ranged 1-6 percent (average 3.1) in 11 of
114 fields in Madison Parish. (Cleveland et al.).
COTTON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - ARIZONA - Very light in Cochise County. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy in scattered fields in Caddo and Jack-
son Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Decreased from previous week. (Ark.
Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Light to moderate in 186 fields. (Jones). :
THRIPS -— NEW MEXICO - Ranged 0-20 per plant in Deming, Luna County. (Elson).
Populations vary greatly in Dona Ana County; heavy in some fields, light in others.
(Campbell).
SPIDER MITES - CALIFORNIA - Increasing at Cantil, Kern County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
MISSOURI - Light in 2 fields. (Jones). GEORGIA - Light to heavy in Terrell
County (Minders); light to medium in Dooley County (Womack). SOUTH CAROLINA -
Light to moderate in Florence area. (Taft et al., July 3).
TOBACCO
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - MARYLAND - Expected to become general problem
on advanced tobacco by July 15. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Increasing in
Pittsylvania County. (Dominick).
POTATO TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) - FLORIDA - Infested 40 percent of
plants on 4-acre farm in Gilchrist County. Det. by D. H. Habeck. (Strayer, June
P30)
SUGARBEETS
SUGAR-BEET ROOT MAGGOT (Tetanops myopaeformis) - COLORADO - Serious in Berthoud,
Larimer County; Johnstown and Plateville, Weld County. Similar northeast of Ault
and east of Pierce, Weld County. (Brantner et al., June 30). UTAH - Damaging at
Corinne, Box Elder County. (Knowlton, Ellison).
BEET LEAF MINER (Pegomya betae) - NORTH DAKOTA - Infestations ranged 6-70 percent
(averaged 39) in Walsh and Pembina Counties. (Brandvik). MINNESOTA - Very light
in western Marshall County. Only lower leaves damaged on plants with 8 or more
leaves. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., June 30).
BEET WEBWORM (Loxostege sticticalis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults active in Traill
County. (Brandvik). COLORADO - Moths greatly decreased in blacklight traps. Few
larvae in crop areas. (Schweissing).
STINK BUGS - COLORADO - In eastern area fields of Prowers County. Averaged 10-20
per 10 plants. Damage evident, wilting not apparent. (Schweissing).
MISCELLANEOUS FIELD CROPS
ALFALFA LOOPER (Autographa californica) - OREGON - Populations in mint of Marion,
Benton, and Jefferson Counties reduced by virus diseases. (Morrison).
A MINT FLEA BEETLE (Longitarsus waterhousei) - OREGON - Emerging in mint in Black
Dog and Dever sections of Linn County July 5. (Morrison).
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POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - MAINE - Overwintered beetles
common on potato foliage in 3 fields of Lee district. (Shands et al., June 29).
RHODE ISLAND - Control generally good in commercial fields. (Kerr). NEW JERSEY -
Egg masses in many fields. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). NEBRASKA - Larvae averaged 3 per
potato plant at Mead research plots, Saunders County. (Peterson). NORTH DAKOTA -
Larvae 12 per 100 sweeps in Walsh County potato field. (Brandvik).
POTATO FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix cucumeris) - MAINE - Infestations and damage moderate
on tomatoes in Westbrook and Scarboro, Cumberland County. New foliage more
heavily damaged indicating late appearance or migration. (Boulanger, June 30).
WISCONSIN - Unusually numerous on untreated or poorly treated potatoes and toma-
toes; problems not uniform. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NORTH DAKOTA - Adults ranged up to
150 (average 33) per 100 sweeps in Walsh and Pembina County potato fields. Shot-
holed leaves in most fields. Control measures applied to most fields. (Brandvik).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - NEW JERSEY - Recent light trap collections show
moths increasing in Some areas. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
Potato Aphids in Maine - At Presque Isle, 4-88 percent of potato plants infested,
depending on planting date and time of plant emergence. Older plants more heavily
infested. Aphis nasturtii 4 times as abundant as Macrosiphum euphorbiae. iS
persicae in trace numbers. Situation similar in Houlton and Lee districts;
euphorbiae comprises larger portion of total infestation in Lee district so
smaller portion in Houlton district than at Presque Isle. No M. persicae at
Houlton or Lee. (Shands et al., July 1). ip
POTATO APHID (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) - VIRGINIA - Increasing on tomatoes in
Westmoreland County; control meaSures necessary in Some fields. (Ptucha, Isakson).
COLORADO - Increasing in potato fields in Arkansas Valley; 0-250 per 100 sweeps.
Colonies abundant on wild rose and other host plants in San Luis Valley, none on
potatoes. (Schweissing, Jenkins).
HARLEQUIN BUG (Murgantia histrionica) - MISSISSIPPI - Adult and nymphal damage
moderate to heavy on 10 commercial acres each of potatoes and tomatoes in Lee
County; controls applied. (Dinkins).
CORRECTIONS
CEIR 17(14):246 - ORNAMENTALS - PRAIRIE TENT CATERPILLAR (Malacosoma lutescens) -
KANSAS - Positively determined as this species by Dr. F. W. Stehr. (Thompson).
CEIR 17(27):590 - BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Ceratoma trifurcata) should read (Cerotoma
trifurcata).
CEIR 17(27):596 - WESTERN TNET CATERPILLAR (Malacosoma pulviale) should read
WESTERN TENT CATERPILLAR (Malacosoma pluviale)
CEIR 17(27):600 - PERIODICAL CICADA (Magacicada septendecim) should read
(Magicicada septendecim) .
CEIR 17(27):601 - A BIG-EYED BUG (Geocorus punctipes) should read (Geocoris
punctipes). mae
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BEANS AND PEAS
ALFALFA LOOPER (Autographa californica) - IDAHO - Larvae infested several Idaho
and Latah County pea fields. Damaging numbers confined to small areas; few
warrant controls. (Portman, Mink, June 30).
WHITE-LINED SPHINX (Celerio lineata) - IDAHO - Larvae light; damaged Idaho
County pea fields; about to pupate. (Mink, June 30).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Severely damaged
5-acre field of cowpeas in Houston County; burrowed out stems and roots and
killed 60 percent of plants; injured 95 percent of remaining plants at ground
level. (Richardson et al.).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - COLORADO - Egg masses 1-3 per 10
plants in Berthoud, Larimer County. (Alldredge, June 30). Ranged 0-6 per 10
plants in Pueblo and Otero County beans. Mating and egg laying in many fields.
(Schweissing). ALABAMA - Adults and larvae very heavy on old and abandoned
garden beans in St. Clair, Marshall, Etowah, Madison, and other northern counties.
(McQueen). NEW HAMPSHIRE - Adults active June 27 on bean foliage at Durham,
Strafford County. (Sutherland).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - WISCONSIN - Populations higher in peas than
in alfalfa, but variable from field to field. Ranged 0-50 per sweep in Dane,
Columbia, and Dodge Counties. Highest on early peas with dense, lush growth.
Recent cool weather favored aphid development; many nymphs evident. Disease,
parasites, and predators too low to exert control. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE MAGGOT (Hylemya brassicae) - RHODE ISLAND - Heavy; serious economic
injury to rutabaga in commercial field at Westerly, Washington County. (Mathewson) .
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - MARYLAND - First moth of season July 4 in
blacklight trap at Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). DELAWARE -
First adults of season in blacklight trap collections in Sussex County. (Burbutis).
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - NEW YORK - Egg laying evident in Ontario
County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 3). MICHIGAN - Newly emerged adults common in
Ingham and Livingston Counties. (Dowdy).
FLEA BEETLES - NEW YORK - Still active on Ontario County cabbage. (N.Y. Wkly.
Rpt., July 3). WISCONSIN - Complex which caused concern on bedding cabbage
plants continues to feed in field. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
CUCURBITS
SQUASH BUG (Anasa tristis) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate numbers continue to damage
squash, cucumbers and cantaloup in Payne and Oklahoma Counties. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). NEW HAMPSHIRE - Adults on squash June 26 at Durham, Strafford County.
(Sutherland).
STRIPED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Acalymma vittatum) - MAINE - Initial infestations
controlled in Westbrook, Cumberland County; migrating adults heavily damged
Subsequent growth. (Boulanger, June 30). INDIANA - Adults ranged 1-8 (average
5) per unsprayed plant on cantaloup and watermelon in Jackson County. (Smith).
MELON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - MARYLAND - Increasing in several squash and
watermelon plantings on the Eastern Shore. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
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GENERAL VEGETABLES
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - MICHIGAN - Adults and larvae
seriously defoliated vegetables in Livingston and Oakland Counties. (Newman).
WESTERN SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata undecimpunctata) -
OREGON - Appeared about June 1 on Douglas County vegetables. Some fields of pole
beans and broccoli replanted due to Seedling damage. (Passon).
ONION MAGGOT (Hylemya antiqua) - NEW YORK - Activity generally heavy in Orange
County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 3).
ONION THRIPS (Thrips tabaci) - COLORADO - Erratic, 0-90 per onion plant throughout
Arkansas Valley. Damaging where numbers high. (Schweissing).
GARDEN SYMPHYLAN (Scutigerella immaculata) - WASHINGTON - Damage light for third
consecutive year on small vegetables in western area; some infestations still
heavy. Dry weather at planting time may account for light infestations.
(Shanks, July 3).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - MAINE - Emergence continues to increase;
reflected in bait trap captures at Monmouth, Kennebec County. (Boulanger, June 30).
30). MICHIGAN - First-brood emergence prolonged in southern section. (Wooley).
INDIANA - Adults of first summer brood emerged last week of June from infested
apples in laboratory and field at Vincennes. Three males caught in 20 virgin
female traps. (Dolphin, July 3). MISSOURI - First-generation adults emerging
in central area. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.). COLORADO - Second-brood moths in Mesa
County ranged few to 40 per attractant trap in 1 day's catch. (Bulla).
ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH (Grapholitha molesta) - COLORADO - Increasing; 28 moths in 5
traps June 26 at Palisade area orchard, Mesa County. Moth catches expected to
increase. (Bulla). TEXAS - Light in home peach orchard near Wheeler, Wheeler
County. (Hatter). MISSOURI - Damaged numerous terminals on unsprayed trees in
southeast and northeast area. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.). INDIANA - Only 3 adults in
bait traps at Vincennes; mostly young larvae present. (Dolphin, July 3).
PEACH TWIG BORER (Anarsia lineatella) - COLORADO - Foliage loss 5 percent on
peaches in Clifton district, Mesa County; 10 percent yield loss possible in
improperly sprayed orchards. In late larval stage. Buildup possible in many
unsprayed cropless orchards. (Sisson, June 30). Increased over previous years.
Fewer sprays applied due to partial peach crop in many orchards. Fifty percent
flagging of terminal growth in 5-acre orchard at Vineland, Mesa County; damage
about 50 percent. Unsprayed and uncared for orchard in heart of commercial
district. Many orchards in area frozen out. (Bulla, Sisson).
LESSER PEACH TREE BORER (Synanthedon pictipes) - INDIANA - Virgin female traps in
Vincennes area orchard captured 240 males, compared with 144 previous week.
Highest number recorded for one week this season. (Dolphin, July 3).
RED-BANDED LEAF ROLLER (Argyrotaenia velutinana) - INDIANA - Male captures declined
sharply at Vincennes. (Dolphin, July 3).
A PAPILIONID BUTTERFLY (Papilio rutulus) - WASHINGTON - Adults unusually abundant
over most of eastern area. (Telford, July 3).
PLUM CURCULIO (Conotrachelus nenuphar) - NEW YORK - Still cutting fruit and laying
eggs June 27 in Ulster County. Some activity in Clinton County June 29. (N.Y.
Wkly. Rpt.). CONNECTICUT - Occasional adult collected on decoy apples at New
Haven. No new feeding or egg laying scars reported anywhere; curculio season
considered over. (Savos, July 5). RHODE ISLAND - Individual adults still found
but peak over (Kissinger, Mathewson).
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ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - NEW YORK - Feeding on foliage of apple
trees in sandy soil in Clinton County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 3).
GREEN JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis nitida) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy numbers damaged ripening
peaches in Blaine County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
DRIED-FRUIT BEETLE (Carpophilus hemipterus) - TEXAS - Heavy in peach fruit near
Graham, Young County. (McCarroll).
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - VERMONT - First emerged July 2. (MacCollom) .
CONNECTICUT - Emerged in low numbers in New Haven area; females laying eggs.
Not reported from other localities. Problems expected on very early ripening
varieties. (Savos, July 5). NEW YORK - First emerged in Niagara County June 20.
(N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.). MICHIGAN - Adults emerging in cages. (Wooley). INDIANA -
Four bait traps in Vincennes area orchard captured 40 adults June 28-July 1.
(Dolphin). WISCONSIN - Emergence earlier than normal in Sauk, Columbia,
Wood, and Waukesha Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
CHERRY FRUIT FLIES (Rhagoletis spp.) - NEW YORK - Occasional R. fausta observed;
R. cingulata peak over in Niagara County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 3). MICHIGAN -
R. cingulata increased in Hart and Shelby areas. (Wooley). OREGON - First
R. cingulata indifferens adults of season at Milton-Freewater area, Umatilla
County; in traps in Montmorency cherry orchards week of June 25. (Burkhart).
APPLE APHID (Aphis pomi) - MAINE - Large increase observed past 5 days. Generally
under control in commercial orchards but terminal infestations up to 80 percent
on untreated young trees June 29. (Boulanger). CONNECTICUT - Low numbers persist
in most commercial orchards. Most populations restricted to water sprouts.
Foliage hardening off; should no longer be problem. (Savos, July 5). COLORADO -
Increasing; 8-12 per leaf on terminal growth on young apple plantings with
curling of leaves. (Bulla).
ROSY APPLE APHID (Dysaphis plantaginea) - OREGON - Heavy on apple trees in
Roseburg area, Douglas County. (Passon).
RUSTY PLUM APHID (Hysteroneura setariae) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on plum tree
nursery stock at Fresno, Fresno County. Distribution limited in State. (Cal.
Coop Rpt»).
SAN JOSE SCALE (Aspidiotus perniciosus) - OREGON - Heavy in unsprayed apple and
pear orchards in Douglas County. (Passon).
PEAR-SLUG (Caliroa cerasi) - COLORADO - Hatching on Larimer County cherries;
second instars present with many eggs not hatched. (Thatcher).
CALIFORNIA PEAR-SLUG (Pristiphora abbreviata) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on pear trees
at Horse Creek, Siskiyou County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - MAINE - Second generation (first summer
generation) rapidly approaching adult stage. Mobile forms 55-70 percent
deutonymphs at Monmouth June 29; should be adults in 3-4 days. (Boulanger).
NEW HAMPSHIRE - Continues to increase where controls inadequate. (Sutherland).
VERMONT - Activity at low level. (MacCollom, July 3). NEW YORK - Has not
increased to extent expected in Niagara County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 3).
CONNECTICUT - Very low in scattered spots. (Savos, July 5). NEW JERSEY -
Generally very light on apple throughout State. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). MARYLAND -
Continues to increase on Hancock area apples in Washington County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.). MISSOURI - Damaged some trees in central area. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr.
Grs.).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - COLORADO - On bindweed around
trunks in apple and pear orchards in Mesa, Montrose, Delta, and Garfield Counties.
Mostly immature mites and eggs; few mites in trees. (Bulla). OREGON - This
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Species and Eotetranychus carpini increased to high levels in pear orchards in
Jackson and Douglas Counties with onset of warm weather. (Larson).
ORCHARD MITES - INDIANA - Numbers vary from orchard to orchard in Vincennes
area due to past control programs. (Dolphin, July 3). MISSOURI - Few Tetranychus
spp. noted; moderate on apples in southwest and "bootheel" areas. (Wkly. Rpt.
Fr. Grs.). CONNECTICUT - Tetranychus spp. very low in scattered spots. (Savos,
July 5). NEW YORK - Some Tetranychus spp. outbreaks in Ulster County required
special sprays. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 3).
PEAR LEAF BLISTER MITE (Eriophyes pyri) - COLORADO - Caused 50 percent foliage
loss to 2-year-old pear trees in Redland district, Mesa County; affected about
50 percent of leaves in one orchard. (Sisson, June 30).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - OKLAHOMA - Light to moderate numbers damaged
pecan trees in Garfield, Oklahoma, Seminole, and Murray Counties. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). INDIANA - Larvae in older nests at Vincennes left apple trees to pupate.
(Dolphin, July 3).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - OKLAHOMA - Light to moderate on pecan
trees in Marshall and Choctaw Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Adults
of this moth, of D. perspicua, and Datana spp. appearing in blacklight traps.
Counts low with no noticeable defoliation as yet. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
PECAN NUT CASEBEARER (Acrobasis caryae) - TEXAS - Several larvae in nuts of pecan
tree at Fort Stockton, Pecos County. This is new county record. Det. confirmed
by H. Van Cleave. (Neeb).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - First adults of season emerging in
Okfuskee County. Okla. Coop. Sur.).
GIANT BARK APHID (Longistigma caryae) - TEXAS - Light to heavy on pecan trees at
Rusk, Cherokee County. Damage evident on some twigs; small limbs killed. (McKay).
BLACK PECAN APHID (Myzocallis caryaefoliae) - TEXAS - Moderate to heavy on many
Ward County pecan trees; some defoliation evident. (Neeb).
SPITTLEBUGS - GEORGIA - Light on pecans in Spalding and Jefferson Counties; heavy
in Emanuel County. (Beckham et al.).
PACIFIC SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus pacificus) - CALIFORNIA — Medium on 20-acre
almond orchard at Sanger, Fresno County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS
Citrus Insect Situation in Florida - End of June - CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllo-
coptruta oleivora) infested 58 percent of groves (norm 47 percent); 36 percent
economic (norm 26 percent). Population above average on leaves and fruit.
Increase into high range expected by mid-July with summer peak occurring near
end of month. Greatest increase will be on fruit. Highest districts west, south,
and central. TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi) infested 86 percent of
groves (norm 75 percent); 69 percent economic (norm 54 percent). Population has
reached summer peak near record high level reported for June 1965. Decrease
expected after mid-July but population will remain in high range until August.
All districts high. CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) infested 62 percent of
groves (norm 71 percent); 36 percent economic (norm 47 percent). Statewide
population expected to hold near current moderate level through July, then
decline. Highest districts west, north, and east. GLOVER SCALE (Lepidosaphes
gloverii) infested 87 percent of groves; 34 percent economic. Population near
average and in high range. Expected to decrease late in July. Highest districts
east, south, and central. PURPLE SCALE (L. beckii) infested 75 percent of groves;
9 percent economic. Population below average and in moderate range. Decrease
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expected. Highest district east. BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae) infested 85 per-
cent of groves; 59 percent economic. Peak population for year will occur at mid-
July and will be near average level. Expected to remain in high range until mid-
August. Highest districts east and south. CHAFF SCALE (Parlatoria pergandii)
infested 76 percent of groves; 14 percent economic. Population below normal and
in moderate range. Decrease expected in late July. Highest district east.
YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) infested 76 percent of groves; 5 percent
economic. Will remain in moderate range. Highest district central. MEALYBUGS
infested 78 percent of groves; 30 percent economic. Population has entered high
range and nearing Summer peak at normal level. Will remain high through July.
Highest districts east, central, and south. WHITEFLIES infested 72 percent of
groves; 20 percent economic. Population holding at moderate level normal for
June. Gradual decrease expected. Highest districts east and central. Winged
forms will be numerous in July. (W. A. Simanton (Citrus Expt. Sta., Lake Alfred)).
BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae) - FLORIDA - All stages moderate June 30 on 50 per-
cent of 1,000 nursery citrus plants at Clermont, Lake County. (Henderson).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Unaspis citri) - FLORIDA - On stems of kumquat June 23 at
nursery at St. Augustine, St. Johns County. (Graham). This is new county record.
(Fla. Coop. Sur.).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Chrysomphalus bifasciculatus) - CALIFORNIA - Locally heavy on
lemon at Sacramento, Sacramento County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi) - FLORIDA - Adults moderate on 75 per-
cent of 2,000 navel orange nursery plants at Springhead, Hillsborough County,
(Vaughan, June 28).
CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on 8-acre orange grove
at Oroville, Butte County. Now occurs in practically all citrus areas; becoming
serious. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SMALL FRUITS
CRANBERRY FRUITWORM (Acrobasis vaccinii) - NEW JERSEY - Expected to be serious
this year. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
LEAF ROLLER MOTHS - CALIFORNIA - Platynota stultana larvae damaged grape bunches
in Escalon, San Joaquin County. Appeared on grapes for first time in 1966. (Cal.
Coop. Rpt.). NEW JERSEY - Some Sparganothis sp. moths active on cranberries.
(Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
RASPBERRY LEAF ROLLER (Exartema permundanum) - MINNESOTA - Severe in Aitkin area
especially on Boyne variety; beginning to pupate. No treatment recommended.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt., June 30).
STRAWBERRY LEAF ROLLER (Ancylis comptana fragariae) - MINNESOTA - Moderate in
northern area; beginning to pupate. Sprays not recommended until second gener-
ation appears in late summer. (Minn. Ins. Sur., June 30).
DUSKY SAP BEETLE (Carpophilus lugubris) - WASHINGTON - Adults feeding on ripe
strawberries at Yakima, Yakima County. (Landis, Keene).
STRAWBERRY WEEVIL (Anthonomus signatus) - MINNESOTA - Damage severe in northern
areas of State. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., June 30).
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - VERMONT - Common on grape and some
ornamental fruit. (MacCollom, July 3).
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A BLUNT-NOSED LEAFHOPPER (Euscelis striatulus) - NEW JERSEY - Some nymphs active
on cranberries. (Ins.-Dis. NewsSItr.).
BLUEBERRY THRIPS (Frankliniella vaccinii) - MAINE - Infestations and damage light
in Washington County. (Boulanger, June 30).
GARDEN SYMPHYLAN (Scutigerella immaculata) - WASHINGTON - Damage light for third
consecutive year on Small fruits in western area; some infestations still heavy.
Dry weather at planting may account for light infestations. (Shanks, July 3).
ORNAMENTALS
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - WISCONSIN - Adults severely defoliated
roses and assorted ornamentals in Rusk, Trempealeau, Outagamie, Monroe, and
Waushara Counties. Some decrease noted in Sauk County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
A FALSE POWDER-POST BEETLE (Melalgus confertus) - OREGON - Damaging ornamental
prunes and plums in Douglas County. Damage more evident each year in area.
(Passon).
FLETCHER SCALE (Lecanium fletcheri) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Development erratic on yew.
Some crawlers active, other scales yet to lay eggs at Manchester June 27. (Mason).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Pseudaonidia clavigera) - FLORIDA - All stages severe on 2,600
camellia plants in nursery at Tampa, Hillsborough County. All camellia plants
temporarily quarantined. (Hale, June 27).
A PSYLLID (Psylla uncatoides) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on acacia nursery stock in
Fairfax, Marin County. Numbers increasing. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A PIT SCALE (Cerococcus deklei) - FLORIDA - Adults moderate on 35 percent of
2,000 hibiscus nursery plants at Bradenton, Manatee County; 700 plants quarantined.
(McFarlin, Bickner, June 30).
BAGWORM (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) - KANSAS - Moderate on evergreens in
Sedgwick County (Redding); damaging in Riley County (Brooks).
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - MARYLAND - First infestations of season
July 6 on mimosa near Upper Marlboro, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
TIP-DWARF MITE (Eriophyes thujae) - OHIO - Heavy on all specimens of several
varieties of juniper and arborvitae in 50-acre planting in Clark County; shrub
height varied from newly set plants to 6 feet. (Campbell).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR (Malacosoma disstria) - MINNESOTA - Aerial survey completed
in northern.area. Heavily defoliated area approximately same as last year, from
west of International Falls to north of Ely. Light infestations spread much more;
reported at Virginia, Eveleth, and Hibbing in St. Souis County; extremely light at
Baudette and Grand Rapids. Sarcophaga aldrichi, a sarcophagid fly parasitic in
M.. disstria pupae, present in high numbers in heavily defoliated area. Many
resorts and public beaches report this fly as number one nuisance in northern
area. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., June 30).
UGLY-NEST CATERPILLAR (Archips cerasivoranus) - OHIO - Larvae, pupae, webbing,
and adults on Stark County wild cherry. (Styer, Rings, June 29).
CANKERWORMS - NEW YORK - Severely defoliated whole wooded areas (mostly oak and
maple) especially on hill tops in Broome County. Alsophila pometaria damage
extensive in Suffolk County this spring. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 3).
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SATIN MOTH (Stilpnotia salicis) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Unusually common, very heavy
in many locations around State. Defoliating poplar; pupating. (Conklin et al.,
July 3). VERMONT - Leaving poplars and willows to pupate. Moths and eggs
expected soon. (MacCollom, July 3).
MOURNING-CLOAK BUTTERFLY (Nymphalis antiopa) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Very common;
defoliated elm and willow. Beginning to pupate June 23-27. (Conklin et al.).
VERMONT - Common on elm and willow. (MacCollom, July 3). NEVADA - Larvae
light to heavy on elm at Reno, Washoe County, and Elko, Elko County. (Baker,
Earnist, June 30).
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - OHIO - Larvae and webbing appearing on
honeylocust. Infested roadside trees in Delaware and Licking Counties. (Peacock) .
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - ARIZONA - Continues very heavy in Pinal,
Maricopa, and Apache Counties. Ariz. Coop. Sur.). ILLINOIS - Larvae continue
to defoliate Chinese elm trees in central section. (I1l. Ins. Rpt., June 30).
ALABAMA - First generation light on elms. Second-generation first and second
instars on elms in Lee, Etowah, Tallapoosa, Coosa, and other counties. Numerous
egg masses along lower branches. Damaging populations should occur with much
leaf feeding next 14 days. (McQueen). GEORGIA - Larvae skeletonizing leaves
of Chinese Elm in Clarke County. (Haggard, Nolan). MAINE - Much feeding and
damage in outer Portland area. (Boulanger, June 30).
LOCUST LEAF MINER (Xenochalepus dorsalis) - OHIO - Adults, eggs, and larvae on
black locust foliage in Holmes County and elsewhere in eastern and southern
areas. Larvae feeding and mining leaves. (Cannon, June 27). MARYLAND -
Infested leaves becoming noticeable on black locust in southern areas. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.).
SMALLER EUROPEAN ELM BARK BEETLE (Scolytus multistriatus) - CALIFORNIA - Adults
locally heavy at Greenbrae, Marin County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
COTTONWOOD BORER (Plectrodera scalator) - OKLAHOMA - Adults emerging in Payne
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS —- Adults on many cottonwoods over state.
(Texas Coop. Rpt.).
A LEAF-MINING WEEVIL (Odontopus calceatus) - OHIO - Damage wilted yellow-poplar
leaves in Tuscarawas County (Ward); heavily damaged leaves of several yellow-
poplars in Franklin County (Walker); adults damaged yellow-poplar and sassafrass
in Morgan County (Campbell).
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - VERMONT - Adults abundant, skeletoniz-
ing foliage of birch and other shade trees. (MacCollom, July 3).
POPLAR-AND-WILLOW BORER (Sternochetus lapathi) - VERMONT - Adults emerged from
and oviposited in willow at Hinesburg last week in June; earlier than expected.
(MacCollom, July 3).
ELM LEAF MINER (Fenusa ulmi) - VERMONT - Leaf mining heavy on slippery elm in
Champlain Valley. (MacCollom, July 3).
BIRCH LEAF MINER (Fenusa pusilla) - VERMONT - Second-generation adults and larval
mines on birches in Champlain Valley. (MacCollom, July 3).
SYCAMORE LACE BUG (Corythucha ciliata) - ALABAMA - Increased throughout central
and northern areas. Discoloration of sycamore trees on lawns, along roadsides,
and on streets greatly increased. (Farrar et al.).
AN ASH PLANT BUG (Neoborus pacificus) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on ash trees
Bernardino, San Bernardino County. (Cally (Coope Rpt) °* lees
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A COREID BUG (Jadera haematoloma) - TEXAS - Heavy on shade trees in Giddings ,
Lee County. (Spivey).
WALNUT SCALE (Aspidiotus juglansregiae) - MISSISSIPPI - Heavy on sweetgum trees
in Leflore County; killed Several branches. (Dinkins).
LEAFHOPPERS - WISCONSIN - Macropsis gleditschiae and Stragania apicalis numerous
on honeylocust in southern area; probably caused some of unthrifty condition of
many trees. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
EUROPEAN ELM SCALE (Gossyparia spuria) - PENNSYLVANIA - Crawlers on elm June 29
in Centre County. (Kearby).
BLACK TURPENTINE BEETLE (Dendroctonus terebrans) -ALABAMA - Adults and larvae
heavy, killing isolated trees and small groups of pines in many areas following
damage from Several causes. (Lockhard, et al.).
SPRUCE BUDWORM (Choristoneura fumiferana) - OREGON - Adults on Douglas-fir
June 14 at Salem, Marion County. First instars appeared July 5. (Kline).
YELLOW-HEADED SPRUCE SAWFLY (Pikonema alaskensis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Larvae
damaging spruce at Bottineau, Bottineau County; controls applied. (McBride) .
PINE BARK APHID (Pineus strobi) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Widespread, heavy infesta-
tions in Belknap County June 23. (Sutherland).
APHIDS (Cinara spp.) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Heavy on 1,000 ponderosa pine trees,
5-10 feet high, in shelter belt planting near Aberdeen, Brown County; controls
will be used. (Balsbaugh). MICHIGAN - Heavy on growth candles of many
Christmas trees plantations. (Wallner).
PINE TORTOISE SCALE (Toumeyella numismaticum) - OHIO - Large nymphs heavy on 30
trees in 2-acre planting of mugho pine in Clark County. (Campbell).
HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf - LAWN ARMYWORM (Spodoptera mauritia acronyctoides) very heavy on all
greens of golf course at Lahaina, Maui; chemical control successful. (Misawa) .
Vegetables - TURNIP APHID (Hyadaphis pseudobrassicae) severely discolored
foliage and wilted radish plants at Hilo, Hawaii. (Yoshioka). CYCLAMEN MITE
(Steneotarsonemus pallidus) heavy, damaged 60-75 percent of leaves and stems in
backyard watercress plantings at Kaumakani, Kauai. (Au). MELON FLY (Dacus
cucurbitae) eggs and young larvae on 80 percent of ripe tomatoes in 0.5 acre
planting at Waianae, Oahu; many cracked fruits made ideal oviposition sites. At
Nanakuli, 50 percent of cucumbers in l-acre planting discarded due to larval
infestations. (Funasaki). All stages of SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG (Nezara
viridula) light to medium in. 0.5 acre of soybeans at Waimanalo and medium in
several small plantings of yard-long beans at Waianae, Oahu. (Sato, Ching).
LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza spp.) heavy in all low elevation areas on Oahu.
Larvae damaged cucumbers, watermelons, tomatoes, snap beans, onions, eggplants,
and broccoli; adults heavy on crops and adjacent weeds. (Funasaki) .
Fruits - BROAD MITE (Hemitarsonemus latus) and BARNACLE SCALE (Ceroplastes
cirripediformis) light to medium in scattered spots of 200-acre passion-fruit
farm at Kahului, Maui. (Miyahira). MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY (Ceratitis
capitata) eggs and larvae light to medium on plums at Pohakuloa, Hawaii, at
6,500 feet elevation. (Yoshioka). THREE-LINED POTATO BEETLE (Lema trilineata)
larvae and adults medium to heavy on all poha (Physalis peruviana) plantings at
Lawai and Kalaheo, Kauai; at least 2 larvae or adults on every third leaf. (Au) .
Beneficial Insects - LANTANA HISPID (Uroplata girardi) larvae and adults
moderate, damaged latana foliage at Lawai, Omao, and Kalaheo , Kauai. (Au).
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MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - NEVADA - Aedes dorsalis and A. spencerii idahoensis adults heavy
east of Elko, Elko County, June 30. (Cooney). Culex tarsalis adults prevalent
in Reno and Sparks, Washoe County; probably Aedes spp. reported heavier than
normal in many areas. (Nev. Coop. Rpt., June 30). C. tarsalis larvae continue
to be collected in areas of Las Vegas, Clark County; A. dorsalis adults present
in same locality. (Hicks, McCoy). WISCONSIN - Emergence peaked; one of highest
emergencies for some time. (Wis. Ins. Sur., June 30). UTAH - Moderately
numerous in Collinston and Portage area fields, Box Elder County, and in Mendon
and Newton area, Cache County. (Knowlton). NEBRASKA - Declining in Lancaster
County. Adults averaged 25 per man per minute June 25. Aedes vexans most
abundant. (Raun). KANSAS - Aedes vexans and Culex tarsalis females predominated
in two traps July 3-6 at Manhattan. Fogging operations began at Manhattan July
3. (Simpson). OKLAHOMA - Aedes vexans, Culex apicalis, Anopheles punctipennis,
and Psorophora ciliata present in Payne County. Heavy numbers annoying man in
Mayes, Blaine, and Choctaw Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). LOUISIANA - Larval
collections in Jefferson Parish July 1-7 contained Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus,
Culex salinarius, Anopheles crucians, Aedes vexans, and Psorophora confinnis.
(Heavey). FLORIDA — Aedes taeniorhynchus nuisance in vicinity Of motel at
Sebring, Highlands County, June 26; main daytime mosquito pest but comprised
about 25 percent of mosquitoes biting man during twilight at Archbold Biological
Station near Lake Placid, Highlands County, June 27. Nuisance at Bradenton,
Manatee County, June 28 (Mead); statewide light trap catches June 13 showed
Species heaviest in Collier and Lee Counties, with 6,688 females largest catch at
Naples. (Fla. State Board of Health). During twilight bite counts June 27 at
Archbold Biological Station, about 50 percent of mosquitoes Culex salinarius, 25
percent Aedes taeniorhychus, and 25 percent Psorophora ciliata and P. confinnis
(Mead); greatest catch of freshwater species statewide in light traps June 9 at
Walton, Santa Rosa County, where 1,112 females caught, and about half this number
caught June 13. (Fla. State Board of Health). GEORGIA - Large numbers annoying
vacationers in coastal areas. (Nolan). DELAWARE - Aedes sollicitans adults very
numerous in areas of eastern Sussex County. (Burbutis). VERMONT - Abundant,
annoying statewide. (MacCollom, July 3). MICHIGAN - Collections high in black-
light traps as June rains kept temporary ponds replenished. (Newman) .
WISCONSIN - Continue numerous in all areas. Although most numerous in marshy and
wooded areas, numerous puddles contributing heavily to problem. Cool weather
depressed activity but not numbers, Warm weather will result in severe biting.
Situation in Madison becoming more serious. Daytime biters such as Aedes
dorsalis compounding problem. Aedes vexans, A. excrucians, and A, fitchii
numerous. Culex pipiens and C. reStuanS appearing in Madison. Annoying cattle in
many areas; many Cattle kept in barns to prevent severe annoyance in Juneau
County. Deer herding in lawns to eScape mosquitoes in wooded areas in Necedah
section. (Wis. Ins. Sur.) MINNESOTA - Females in light traps week ending June
24 more than doubled compared with previous week. Of 3,134 females taken in 16
traps, 2,488 A. vexans. Larval counts down since most mosquitoes emerged
following heavy rains. Bite counts up; A. vexans accounted for about half.
Mansonia perturbans present in significant numbers. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., June 30).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - GEORGIA - Ranged 150-1,000+ per head on
untreated beef cattle in Bulloch County (Dollar et al.); O-3 per head on treated
beef cattle in Screven County (Varner, Nolan). MISSISSIPPI - Average counts per
head on cattle by county: Hinds 50 on 355 head, Calhoun 50 on 60 head, Washington
100 on 150 head, Oktibbeha 600 on 15 head. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 500 per
head on cattle in Payne County. Heavy in Mayes and Cotton Counties, moderate in
Murray County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - High throughout north-central and
northeast districts. Ranged 500-3,000+ per animal. (Simpson). MISSOURI -
Ranged 180-250 per animal on herds in Boone County. (Thomas). NEBRASKA - Ranged
600-1,000 (average about 700) per head of shorthorn cows checked in Nemaha
County. (Keith). MICHIGAN - Populations low for early July in central area beef
and dairy herds. Abundant moisture and lush pastures unfavorable for development.
(Dowdy) .
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WISCONSIN - Moderate to severe in Chippewa, Columbia, Rusk, and Marathon
Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur., June 30). NORTH DAKOTA - Increased on untreated
herds. Ranged 50-1,000 (average 500) per animal on beef cows in Ransom County.
(Brandvik), UTAH - Increasing on cattle throughout northern area. (Knowlton).
NEVADA - Very heavy on range cattle south of Lovelock, Pershing County. (Arnett,
June 30). IDAHO - Adults average 100 per animal in Latah, Benewah, and Clear-
water County beef herds; one cow-calf herd averaged 300 per animal. (O'Keeffe).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - NEBRASKA - Ranged 4-35 (average 10) per leg
on shorthorn cows in Nemaha County. (Keith). Averaged 10 per leg of feedlot
cattle at Lincoln, Lancaster County. (Campbell, Jones). WISCONSIN - Annoying in
Juneau, Calumet, Rock, Clark, and Portage Counties June 30. Remains most bother-
some species on cattle. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MARYLAND - Averaged 15 per head on 72
cows near Mt. Airy, Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). GEORGIA - Annoying
beef cattle in Bulloch and Screven Counties. (Dollar et al.).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - OREGON - Small numbers found on cattle at ranch
near Paradise, Wallowa County. This is new State record. (Goulding). IDAHO -
Adults collected from horse in Lewiston, Nez Perce County. This is new county
record. (Gerner, Manis, June 30). Ranged from few to 50 per face on Latah and
Benewah County beef and dairy herds; averaged 25 flies per cow on several herds.
Beef calves in some herds with 20 flies per face. Three beef herds fed
phenothiazine in mineral blocks with as many flies as untreated herds. (O'Keeffe,
June 30). Found at Preston, Franklin County, June 18 for new county record.
Flies on dairy herd range 2-10 per face. (Manis). Flies on faces of cows and
calves in Latah, Clearwater, and Benewah Counties, range 5-35 per animal.
(O'Keeffe). NORTH DAKOTA - Light, up to 5 (average 3) flies per animal in
several beef herds in Richland County. (Brandvik). NEBRASKA - Range 0-2,
averaged less than 1, per head on shorthorn cows in Nemaha County. (Keith).
MISSOURI - Averaged 5 per animal in Boone County herds. (Thomas). WISCONSIN-
Moderate to severe and annoying in Chippewa, Columbia, Rusk, and Marathon
Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur., June 30). OHIO - Numbers increasing gradually in
spite of cooler weather. Averaged 40 per face on herd of Hereford cattle in
Wayne County (Treece), and 21 per face on beef cattle in Pickaway County (Rose)
MARYLAND - Range 2-12 per head in 3 dairy herds in Frederick County.
(U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
HOUSE FLY (Musca domestica) - GEORGIA - Heavy in untreated caged-layer operations
and light around calf pen in Lincoln County. (Smith et al. ). Annoying residents
in Clarke County. (Nolan). WISCONSIN - Moderate in barns, scarce in milkhouses
June 30. Moderate in barns in Calumet, Columbia, and Price Counties July 7.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.).
BLACK FLIES (Simulium spp.) - WISCONSIN - Biting man common in several areas.
Numerous near creeks in Dane, Iowa, and Vilas Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
IDAHO - Annoying horses in Dubois, Clark County; welts 0.25-0.5 inch high common.
(Peebles, June 30).
HORSE FLIES - WISCONSIN - Annoying cattle in Price, Clark, and Portage Counties
June 30. Particularly bothersome in several areas on warm days week ending July
Theo (Wis. Ins. Sur.). UTAH - Annoying horses in Fielding and Portage area, Box
Elder County, and in Mendon and Benson area of Cache County. (Knowlton) .
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 18 cases reported in U. S. July
2-8 as follows: TEXAS - Brewster 2, Blanco 2, Edwards 2, Pecos 1, Comal 1,
Crockett 6, Reagan 1, Bandera 1, Terrell.2. Total of 41 cases reported in
portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico July 2-8 as follows: Territorio
sur de Baja California 11, Sonora 2, Chihuahua 9, Coahuila 1, Nuevo Leon 5,
Tamaulipas 13. Total of 22 cases reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone
Barrier Zone is area where eradication operation underway to prevent establish-
ment of self-sustaining population in U, S, Sterile flies released July 2-8:
ay 19,868,000; Arizona 3,440,000; Mexico 126,647,000. (Anim. Health™ alth
Div.).
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AN ASSASSIN BUG (Triatoma gerstaeckeri) - TEXAS - Unusually heavy in households
of Lavaca and Fayette Counties. (Bippert, Prause). :
TICKS - WISCONSIN - Annoying man and pets in northern half of State and south
to Sauk County. Heavier than usual this year week ending June 30. Current
problem in extreme northern and northwestern counties. @Wis. Ins. Sur.) .
OKLAHOMA - Dermacentor variabilis increasing on man and dogs in northeast and
east-central areas. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Amblyomma americanum
averaged 6 adults and nymphs per head on 355 cattle in Hinds County. inkins
July 7). RHODE ISLAND - D. variabilis declined statewide. (Mathewson) .
CHIGGER MITES (Eutrombicula spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Increasing in eastern areas.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - IDAHO - Adults, larvae, and pupae abundant throughout State.
(Manis). COLORADO - Present in alfalfa but populations decreased in many fields.
(Schweissing). NEBRASKA - Averaged less than 1 per 10 sweeps in Lancaster
County alfalfa. (Keith).
DAMSEL BUGS - NEVADA - Heavy in cotton in Pahrump, Nye County. (Cooney, Zoller).
COLORADO - Present in alfalfa but populations decreased in many fields.
(Schweissing). NEBRASKA-- Averaged less than 1 per 10 sweeps in Lancaster
County alfalfa. (Keith).
FLOWER BUGS (Orius spp.) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 1 per 10 sweeps in Lancaster
County alfalfa. (Keith).
BIG-EYED BUGS - NEVADA - Heavy in cotton in Pahrump, Nye County. (Cooney, Zoller),
SYRPHID FLIES - OREGON - Adults heavy in beet seed fields in Willamette Valley
week of June 29 presumably due to large numbers of aphids on grains and
ornamentals. (Every).
AN ICHNEUMON WASP (Bathyplectes curcurlionis) - MARYLAND - Parasitized 21 percent
of 300 Hypera postica larvae collected near Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.).
FEDERAL& STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - NEVADA - Populations, mostly Aulocara elliotti, Melanoplus
sanguinipes, and Oedaleonotus enigma much reduced due to high nymphal mortality
in Orovada, Humboldt County; previously ranged 8-10 per square yard. (Burnett).
Heavy mixed population of unspecified species up to 20 per square foot in drier
areas damaging 80 acres of native meadow north of Austin, Lander County.
(Albright). NEW MEXICO - Hatching in several areas. Surveys underway to deter-
mine where controls necessary. (N. M. Coop. Rpt.). COLORADO - Ranged 10-15
per square yard in crop margins in Cheyenne, Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca Counties.
Low on pastureland in these counties; 0-3 per square yard. In southern third
of Baca County, moderate to high, 10-70 per square yard, on pasture and soil
bank land. (Jenkins). Third and fourth instars of M. differentialis causing 5
percent yield loss in 20-acre barley field in Orchard MeSa, Mesa County; heavy
in margins, moving into field; 20 in 5 Sweeps. (Sisson). Hatching along fence
rows and vacant land; mostly first instar. Controls recommended where commercial
fruit crops next to infested areas. (Bulla, Schweissing). OKLAHOMA - Increase
heavy in some grassland areas; threatening on approximately 20,000 acres in
Beaver County, 40,000 acres in Cimarron County, 10,000 acres in Harper County.
Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum, Melanoplus bivittatus, Ageneotettix deorum,
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Metator pardalinus, and Aulocara elliotti dominant; ranged. first instar to
adult. Nymphs 10-15 per square yard on roadsides and margins in Cimarron and
Texas Counties. M. bivittatus and Melanoplus spp. dominant on roadsides; mostly
second instar. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Romalea microptera light in
Some southern areas; heavy in Magnolia, Columbia County, cemetery, June 28.
(Ark. Ins. Sur.). KANSAS - Nymphs per 10 sweeps in alfalfa averaged 30-35 in
Pottawatomie and Marshall Counties and 25-30 in Brown and Nemaha Counties.
(Simpson). NEBRASKA - Nymphs ranged 15-25 per square yard in 143,000 acres
of western rangeland. Control measures applied July 10. (Bell). Light injury
by nymphs on soybeans in Otoe and Nemaha Counties. (Keith). MINNESOTA - M,
femurrubrum hatch increaSed in all areas. All Species in alfalfa and road-_
Sides Scattered and light. Counts of 2-3 per square yard in Brown, Redwood,
Lyon, Otter Tail, and Douglas Counties. M. bivittatus and M. differentialis in
second and third instar. Third and fourth instar migratory nymphs in east
Otter Tail and Douglas Counties. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., June 30). WISCONSIN - First
‘and second instars of M. femurrubrum average up to 2 per Sweep in Second-growth
and sparse first-growth alfalfa in Marquette County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MARYLAND -
Melanoplus spp. nymphs abundant in second-growth alfalfa in Queen Annes County.
(U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Female fly trapped at
Daytona Beach, Volusia County, and reported in CEIR 17(26):577, is new county
record and northernmost locality. This female trapped in McPhail trap suspended
in grapefruit tree at residence in Daytona Beach June 21. (Pott). Larvae
collected in late June and early July from cattley guava and Surinam cherry;
other dooryard hosts include rose-apple, Valencia orange, and bell pepper.
(Fla. Coop. Sur.).
CEREAL LEAF BEETLE (Oulema melanopus) - PENNSYLVANIA - Surveys on oats terminated
June 30. Infestation in Butler and Mercer Counties cover 30-mile arc with
Lawrence County as hub. (Eckess). MICHIGAN - Summer-adult emergence underway
in Berrien County oat fields. Widespread emergence in Southern counties. All
stages in oat fields in cenrtal counties; overwintering adults and eggs uncommon.
Summer adults expected to emerge in central counties this week. (Haynes) .
INDIANA - Adults per 25 sweeps in northern area oats by county: Northern Wells
3, eastern Allen 1, central De Kalb 6-10, northern Steuben 12 (larvae 6),
northern Lagrange 25-50, northwest Noble 35-77, northwest Whitley 20-38, central
Kosciusko 25-50 (larvae 4), northwest Marshall 75-125, southwest La Porte 2-5,
(Huber) .
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - PENNSYLVANIA - Infestations at railroad
yards in Scranton, Lackawanna County, and Lehighton, Carbon County, for new
county records. (Eckess).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Extensive defoliation at Bay
Hill and Alton June 21. (Sutherland). NEW YORK - June 7 spray effective in
Nissequogue and Head-of-Harbor areas; no larvae. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 3).
PENNSYLVANIA - Approximately 1,600 traps will be used in Federal-State survey
started June 26 in 16 eastern counties. (Eckess, Nixon).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - MINNESOTA - Trapping done in past years
but no known infestation eStabliShed in State. Airport, truck, and rail terminals
primary trap sites. About 450 traps set in Minneapolis-St. Paul area;
approximately 100 more will be set by July 7. Total of 1,000 traps set in State.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt. June 30). WISCONSIN - Traps installed at transportation
terminals in Southern and southeastern parts of State. Approximately 800 traps
checked by personnel of cooperating agencies. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). OHIO - Large
numbers of adults emerging in Muskingum and Ashland Counties. (Walker, Polivka).
VIRGINIA - Damage light to medium to occasional tobacco plant in tobacco fields
in Pittsylvania County. (Dominick). First adults in Washington County June 27.
(Barnes). First adults June 30 in Fluvanna and Pittsylvania Counties on
ornamentals. (Watts, Dominick).
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PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - NEW MEXICO - Two larvae in 125 blooms
counted at La MeSa, Dona Ana County. Limited blooming in area. (Campbell).
NEVADA - First 2 adults of season collected in sex lure traps in Moapa Valley
Clark County, June 21. One trap located in volunteer cotton, other in holly—
hock garden. (Bechtel, Kinard). CALIFORNIA - Treatment continued as follows:
Second treatment underway in Palo Verde Valley, Riverside County; four treatments
completed and fifth treatment started at Cantil, Kern County, with no larvae
found; one application completed at Needles, San Bernadine County; treatment
started in Bard Valley, Imperial County, larval counts high in blossoms
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
RANGE CATERPILLAR (Hemileuca oliviae) - NEW MEXICO - Destructive populations in
northeast part of State surveyed to determine if control necessary.
(N. M. Coop. Rpt.).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) -— ALABAMA - Medium, localized popu-
lation destroying small commercial Strawberry planting at Georgiana, Butler
County. (Lemons).
iNSECT DETECTION
New State Records
A DEER FLY (Neochrysops globosus) - DELAWARE —- At Newark, New Castle County, July
3. Collected and det. by E. P. Catts. (Burbutis).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - OREGON - At Paradise, Wallowa County. (p. 633).
New County Records
A JAPANESE WEEVIL (Calomycterus setarius) - MISSOURI - Collected in St. Charles
County, June 27 by G. W. Thomas and W. 8. Craig. (Munson).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - SOUTH DAKOTA - McPherson and
Walworth Counties. (p. 614).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - IDAHO - Benewah and Boundary Counties. (p. 617).
NEW MEXICO - Valencia County. (p. 618). MAINE - Cumberland County. (p. 618).
PECAN NUT CASEBEARER (Acrobasis caryae) - TEXAS - At Fort Stockton, Pecos County.
Det. confirmed by H. Van Cleave. (@pen627)<
AN ARMORED SCALE (Unaspis citri) - FLORIDA - At St. Augustine, St. Johns County.
(p. 628).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - IDAHO - At Preston, Franklin County and Lewiston,
Nez Perce County. (p-. 633).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - At Daytona Beach, Volusia
County. (p. 635).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - PENNSYLVANIA - At Scranton, Lackawanna
County, and Lehighton, ‘Carbon County. (p. 635).
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ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is: issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this: release,
including the mailing iist, should be sent to:
Survey and Detection Operations
Plant Pest Control Division
Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agricuiture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 July 21, 1967 Number 29
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
CORN LEAF APHID heavy on corn and sorghum in some areas, heavier than usual in
Indiana; Some controls applied in Nevada and southern Illinois. POTATO LEAFHOPPER
damaging alfalfa in some Eastern and Midwestern States; increasing in Maryland
and Virginia. (p. 641).
CORN ROOTWORM damage Severe in Some Minnesota and South Dakota corn fields; hatch-
ing continues in other areas. (p. 643).
ALFALFA WEEVIL decreasing in several areas; heavily damaged second-cutting alfalfa
in Nevada and second and third cuttings in Ohio. (p. 645). PEA APHID remains
high on alfalfa in some areas. (p. 646).
BOLL WEEVIL continues heavy in Alabama with damage expected to be more serious
than for several years. BOLLWORM increasing in High Plains of Texas and in
Arizona. (pp. 647-648).
EUROPEAN RED MITE heavy on fruit trees in central and eastern Missouri with no
immediate decline expected; increasing in area of New York. (p. 653).
PINE SPITTLEBUG heavy in Minnesota and Wisconsin, SARATOGA SPITTLEBUG damage heavy
in Minnesota. ELM LEAF BEETLE heavy and damaging in several States. (p. 654-656).
MOSQUITOES very heavy throughout Minnesota and heaviest in Several years in Rhode
Island; annoying in other States. HORN FLY heavy on cattle in Several Northern
States; increasing in Alabama and Mississippi. (p. 657).
Trichogramma minutum found parasitizing cereal leaf beetle eggs in Michigan.
First report of domestic parasite attacking this pest in U. S. (p. 658).
RED-LEGGED GRASSHOPPER hatching throughout Minnesota. (p. 659). CEREAL LEAF
BEETLE damage to corn heavier than usual in Michigan; reported in 9 new counties
in Indiana. JAPANESE BEETLE heavy in areas of Virginia; less damaging than dur-
ing 1966 in South Carolina; emergence later than usual in Rhode Island. (p. 659).
Detection
An OTITID FLY reported for first time in Hawaii. (p. 660). For new county records
see page 650.
Reports in this issue are for week ending July 14 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
Special Insects of Regional ST ermineatee aWaxey.3 SeVEs. cue. af onoy ane eee ewe eee pate re Sree eet ae ene 641
Insects Affecting
Corn, Sorghum, Sugarcane......... 642 Coles CLODS iste Spence eyseorer re orem 651
Smad Grains 2 7... qh eeteke ecco oe 644 CuGUur DGS) psp cats eae sane tena eee 651
Turf, Pastures, Rangeland........ 644 General Vercetabwesrew- ier oo oe 651
HOTATC Te simMeSi sey eet adel ieee ee 645 Deciduous Fruits and Nuts........ 652
Soy bDeansxcsis Ss > sass: ese e eeee 647 Gdtmus*. Wages: seseessls Gos at eee 653
(COPEECLsieSoG So AIO oS meee a OM OA DO 647 Smad Brudes! . Mv. 2. sgossic: «us cere one 654
SUCAPDEECIESH als). oe not oreo yey ae 649 Ornamentals).-s 205 s.<-0 «ss = sese see eee 654
Miscellaneous Field Crops........ 649 Forest and Shade Trees........... 655
Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers...... 649 Man.and: Animas)... 02) cess oteoe eee 657
BeansHanG, Peasice. waster caine cache eee. 651
InSect: MECEC CAOD ss es cg ceehs, oysiapcaeps ue ale GLopeyaredeheyeastons | sucushen se sicus eacwenetenel cpeke, sasteueucl=| ia ee 650
Beneficial, MASSES sir 5: cxcrseob =. -y 5) se enedorehen- shodepchetee veweieies Meee, PaMney Mec anwok Lhe copened sae tone 658
Federal and State, Plant Protections Proseams ewer ree irre reaale eee ae eee eee 658
Hawadsk -PnSseet sREpor ten Lege hee errata ar eens eee var age atanene ceive Ore on ey cesarean oiiek ever aie tan ape toa a ene 660
Light Trap: Collect PONS rie jee wi ego er ener cyclone a sveegen® eras a) &: ape euele alee ole] oh eR ewe a ope mewet <a en 661
WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK
MID-JULY TO MID-AUGUST 1967
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for mid-July to mid-August calls for tempera-
tures to average below seasonal normals over the eastern half of the Nation except
for near normal along the gulf coast and in northern New England. Above normal
temperatures are indicated over the western third of the Nation except for near
normal along the west coast. The area of most unsSeaSonable coolness is indicated
over the middle Mississippi and Ohio Valleys while the area of most unseasonable
warmth is expected to be over the central Plateau in the West. Near normal tem-
peratures are anticipated in unspecified regions. Precipitation is expected to
exceed normal over a broad area embracing the central Plains, the southeast quarter
of the Nation, and the middle and north Atlantic coasts. Subnormal amounts of
rainfall are indicated for the Great Lakes region, Southern Texas, California, and
the northern Rockies. In unspecified areas near normal amounts are predicted.
Weather forecast given here is based on the official 30-day "Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
For Weather of the Week see page 662.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - DELAWARE - Adults averaged 28 per night in
Sussex County July 5-9. (MacCreary). MARYLAND - Adults averaged 62 per night in
blacklight trap at Centreville, Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - COLORADO - Adult numbers in light traps low for
this time of year. (Urano). KANSAS - Light (0-8 per 25 plants) in corn in eastern
half of State; larvae feeding in whorls. (Simpson). OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy
numbers damaged corn in Canadian County and sorghum in Grady and Bryan Counties.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Averaged 1 egg and 2 larvae per 50 terminals in 3
fields of okra in Lincoln County. Over 200+ per 100 sweeps in alfalfa in Logan
County. All instars present. Most alfalfa cut; no fields treated. (Ark. Ins.
Sur.). NEW JERSEY - Adults increasing in blacklight traps in southern counties.
(Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). NEW YORK - No infestation in 3,000 tassels in Hudson
Valley. First adult noted July 3 from pupae in captivity; total of 6 emerged
from possible 100 by July 10. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - OHIO - First infestation of Season in
Hardin County; 50 percent of grain Sorghum plants infested. (Klingler). MICHI-
GAN - Adults and nymphs noted on cane plants interplanted with silage corn in
Livingston County. (Dowdy). INDIANA - Alates and apterous forms on corn through-
out State heavier than normal. Average percent infestation and aphids per plant
by district as follows: Northwest 43 and 2-27; north-central 46 and 4-34; north-
east 24 and 3-67; west-central 32 and 0-60; central 28 and 2-16; east-central 30
and 0-34; southwest 60 and 8-800; south-central 65 and 4-75. Mean number of
apterous aphids per plant by district: Northwest 8, north-central 9, northeast
10, west-central 3, central 4, east-central 7, southwest 20, south-central 16.
Alates moving into corn from Johnson grass throughout State. (Huber et al.).
ILLINOIS - Heavy enough in few fields in southern half of State to warrent treat-—
ment. In western and northern sections, individual aphids present on 5-30 per-
cent of plants in fields with tassels beginning to show. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
MISSOURI - Light to moderate on whorl stage corn and grain Sorghum in southeast
area. (Jones). KANSAS - Light in corn and sorghum in eastern area, ranged 0-75
per whorl. (Simpson). OKLAHOMA -- Moderate to heavy on corn and sorghum in
Canadian County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Medium to heavy (about 25 per
sheath) on sorghum at Tularosa, Otero County. (Elson). UTAH - Abundant and dam-
aging barley in several fields in Cache County and throughout eastern Box Elder
County. (Knowlton). NEVADA - This and especially Macrosiphum avenae required
controls in Fallon, Churchill County. Predators heavy in Some fields, exerting
good control. (Cooney, York). Varied 5-225 per sweep in Mason Valley, Lyon
County. (Cooney).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - NORTH DAKOTA - Up to 50 (average 12) per 100
sweeps in Dickey, Sargent, and Richland Counties. (Brandvik).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - NEW YORK - Yellowing, stunting, and killing
young growth on alfalfa in Erie, Wyoming, Steuben, Oswego, Jefferson, and Broome
Counties. Severely damaging beans. Large numbers in light traps throughout
State. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10). DELAWARE - Nymphs increasing on soybeans in
Kent and Sussex Counties. (MacCreary). MARYLAND - Continues to build up on
alfalfa and beans in all sections; heavy on strawberry plantings in southern Anne
Arundel County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Increasing in alfalfa in Notto-
way, Roanoke, and Montgomery Counties; ranged 15-45 per 25 sweeps (average 30).
(Isakson). OHIO - Heavy feeding caused yellowing of second and third-cutting
alfalfa throughout State. (Thoburn, Blair). Counts on damaged alfalfa in Mercer
and Richland Counties 39 and 36 per sweep respectively.(Rose). ILLINOIS - Aver-
aged 2 per Sweep in northern Sections. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). INDIANA - Yellowing
potato plants in central districts. Adults and nymphs range 6-23 per sweep
(average 13). (Huber). WISCONSIN - Averaged 1 per sweep in second-growth alfalfa
in southern and central counties; heavy in first-growth alfalfa in Juneau County.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.).
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SIX-SPOTTED LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - WISCONSIN - Numerous in black-
light traps in Madison and Mazomanie July I[0-11. About 12 per 50 sweeps in oats
near Montello, Marquette County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Alates light (5 per
100 net sweeps) in fields checked in central Potter County. This is a new county
record. (Jones, Walstrom). KANSAS - Light counts per 10 sweeps in alfalfa as
follows by county: Sumner 40-60, Cowley 50-75, Chautauqua 50-125, and Elk 50-75.
Light (0-5 per 10 sweeps) in Southern Butler and Greenwood Counties. None found
north of this area or in Finney County. (Simpson). WISCONSIN - Averaged 1 per
sweep in Iowa County alfalfa. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
TOMATO HORNWORM (Manduca quinquemaculata) - NEW JERSEY - Adults increasing in
blacklight traps. (ins.-Dis. NewsSltr.). ALABAMA - Larvae light in several commer-
cial tomato fields on Chandler Mountain, St. Clair County; regular treatments not
made. (Leeper).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - NEW YORK - Adult emergence from eages
about over in Hudson Valley. All instars present. Entries into tassel stems
caused some breakage. Larvae descending to stalks and developing ears. Infested
plants range up to 60 percent in untreated North Star variety. Very heavy on
emerging tassels in unsprayed sweet corn in Suffolk County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
July 10). MARYLAND - Adults averaged 5 per night in blacklight trap at Centreville,
Queen Annes County. As expected, first-generation larvae in early planted corn
above normal in all sections. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Feeding increasing
in early corn in northern and central areas. Leaf and whorl feeding 30-80 per-
cent in Rockingham and Montgomery Counties. (Isakson, Craun). Damage to leaves
and whorls in 1-80 percent of plants (average 35) in Augusta and Rockbridge
Counties. (Woodside). SOUTH CAROLINA - Found in all early planted corn in Pied-
mont area; infestation averaged 10 percent in most fields, but up to 80-90 per-
cent in some fields. No egg masses or adults evident. (Nettles et al., July 11).
OHIO - Larvae damaging early planted field corn in Fulton, Montgomery, Preble,
Clinton, Warren, Hardin, Darke, Wayne, Auglaize, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Hancock,
Seneca, and Licking Counties. Larval damage in leaves of whorl on 14-26 percent
(average 21) of advanced corn in Auglaize, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Hancock,
Seneca, and Licking Counties. Third and fourth instars 0-3 per damaged plant.
Larvae feeding in leaves of whorl, leaf midribs, and developing tassels; no boring
in stalks in northwestern and north-central areas. (Rose). Infestation averaged
60 percent in early planted field corn in Wayne County. (Barry, Blair).
MICHIGAN - Adults flying as late as July 5. (Newman). Infestation in Jackson
County averaged 40 percent July 7, ranged to 68 percent. (Cooper, Newman).
ILLINOIS - Second-generation moths emerging in southern sections; pupation begin-
ning in central and northern counties. (I1l. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Second
instars numerous on corn in Marquette, Columbia, Waushara, Dane, Iowa, and Grant
Counties. Populations variable between fields; as high as 17 per 50 plants on
early corn in Columbia County; average 5 per 50 plants in most areas, however.
Numerous in Oconto County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Moth emergence and egg
laying increased week ending July 7. Moth emergence about 33 percent in sSouth-
west. Egg counts and hatch light; infestation averaged 4 percent. Moth emer-
gence about 82 percent in Sherburne, Isanti, and Anoka Counties; less than 1 per-
cent of plants with eggs or larvae. As of July 14, egg masses very few in south-
east, southwest, and central districts; averaged 7.2 per 100 plants in west-
central area on 40-inch corn. Appearing in northwest district; averaged 8 per
100 plants. Highest infestations expected in northwest. Infested 4-28 per 100
plants in southeast, southwest, central, and west-central districts. No economic
populations in State yet. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). NORTH DAKOTA - Peak moth popula-
tions in light traps at Fargo July 7-9. Egg masses per 100 plants in southeast
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by county as follows: Dickey 0-36 (average 10), Sargent 0-24 (average 14),
Richland 0-26 (average 4); no larvae observed. (Brandvik). SOUTH DAKOTA - Hatch
in more Southern counties well underway; shothole injury in up to 95 percent of
whorls in some early planted fields. Borers 2-3 per whorl common in all fields
examined in Clay, Lincoln, and Yankton areas. Whorl injury varies 20-95 percent
on early planted fields. (Jones). KANSAS - Second and third instars in corn in
Riley, Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee, and Shawnee Counties; infestation 5-12 percent.
(Simpson). MISSOURI - Survey June 28-29 showed 55 percent of fields checked in
New Madrid County infested with average of 1,019 full-grown larvae and pupae per
acre. (Keaster).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - MISSOURI - Survey in New
Madrid County June 28-29 Showed 48 percent of fields checked infested with aver-
age of 889 third-stage to full-grown larvae per acre. (Munson).
SOUTHERN CORNSTALK BORER (Diatraea crambidoides) - MARYLAND - Stalk and whorl
infestations ranged 5-40 percent in more advanced field corn near Delmar, Wicomico
County. Heaviest in several years. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
STALK BORER (Papaipema nebris) - MINNESOTA - Light in margin rows of corn week
ending July 7; much lower than in 1966. Moderate to heavy in margin rows of corn
week of July 14 in Yellow Medicine County; some well out into field. Troublesome
on garden tomatoes, potatoes, and sweet corn. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ARKANSAS - Heavy on young grain Sorghum
in Miller County. (Ark. Ins. Sur.)
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - COLORADO - Adults in light traps not as numerous
as usual for this time of year. (Urano).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) -— SOUTH DAKOTA - Increasing; lodging and severe
root damage evident in Beresford area. Root damage Severe on 90 percent of plants
in untreated check plot at Beresford. Adult emergence expected ahead of silks in
some fields again this year. Damaging adult numbers expected in some fields dur-
ing silking and pollination. Hatch peaked in southeastern counties. All larval
stages in Yankton County July 7. Second and third instars dominant; some pupae
found. Larvae ranged 2-55 per plant. (Nearman, Kantack). MINNESOTA - Eggs
hatching in southern half of State week ending July 7. Larvae very light in
most fields. Second instars 20 percent of population in Wright County. Egg
hatch slower in low, wetter fields. Averaged 10 first and second instars on low
ground in Wright County field. Trace to over 30 per plant in many corn fields in
Goodhue, Olmsted, Winona, Houston, and Fillmore Counties week ending July 12.
Mostly second and third instars, but some young first instars indicate some contin-
uing hatch. Some root damage very Severe in many fields. Surveys in southwest
and west-central districts showed widely scattered infestations of 2-9 larvae per
plant. Infested fields difficult to find this year in these 2 districts. (Minn.
Ins. Rpt.). ILLINOIS - Pupation about 20 percent in central sections; just begin-
ning in northern sections. Larvae averaged 20-50 per plant in some Woodford and
De Kalb County fields. (111. Ins. Rpt.). KANSAS - Third instars and pupae aver-
aged 10 per plant in Republic County July 8. (Wilde).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - MICHIGAN - Eggs hatching in
Monroe County research plots; peak Iarval numbers reached in check plots. (Dieter).
KANSAS - Few adults in corn in Lyon County field; 2-5 per 25 plants. (Simpson).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - KANSAS - Adults averaged 8 per corn
plant in emergence cages in Riley County. (Wilde). Adults in corn in Finney
County; pupation well underway. (DePew). MISSOURI - Pupation 30-40 percent in
northwest area. First adult of season collected July 6. (Musick).
DUSKY SAP BEETLE (Carpohilus lugubris) - MARYLAND - Adults abundant in developing
tassels of field corn in Queen Annes and Wicomico Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
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GREEN JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis nitida) - ALABAMA - Adult emergence heavy in fields
and gardens throughout northern area. Up to 3-4 per plant fed on corn tassels in
De Kalb County field. (St. Cloud et al.).
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subSpinosus) - MINNESOTA - Moderate to heavy on light
sandy soil around Twin Cities. Feeding on corn. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., July 7).
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on sorghum in Chickasha area,
Grady County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - Very light (0-5 per plant) in corn and
sorghum in Marion, Chase, Lyon, and Harvey Counties. None found south of this
area. (Simpson).
SPIDER MITES - COLORADO - Present on lower 3 leaves of corn in Arkansas Valley
area. None observed on corn in Weld County. (Carter, Alldredge). NEVADA - In-
ereasing on 3-foot corn in Lovelock, Pershing County. Confined to lower 2 leaves,
especially in dusty areas. (Arnett).
GARDEN SYMPHYLAN (Scutigerella immaculata) - CONNECTICUT - Severely damaged half-
acre corner of 8-acre field corn planting in Ellington. (Schroeder, July 12).
SMALL GRAINS
ENGLISH GRAIN APHID (Macrosiphum avenae) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults per 100 sweeps in
small grain by county: Dickey 15-60 (average 31), Sargent up to 80 (average 32),
Richland 10-150 (average 54), and 3-40 (average 13) in Dunn, Hettinger, Adams,
Slope, and Billings. (Brandvik). SOUTH DAKOTA - On heads of spring wheat
sampled in Kingsbury, Beadle, Hand, Hyde, Faulk, Walworth, McPherson, Edmunds,
Spink, Clark, and Hamlin Counties. Averaged 400-500 per 200 sweeps. Similar
to last year, slight increase noted as wheat ripens. Predators, including
lady beetle adults and larvae, relatively high in all fields sampled. (Kieckhefer).
BARLEY THRIPS (Limothrips denticornis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Nymphs up to 60 (average
16) per leaf sheath in headed barley in Slope, Golden Valley, and McKenzie Counties;
less than 1 in Dickey County. (Brandvik).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - TEXAS - Moderate on rice in Jasper County.
(Gaskamp, Wilson, July 7). ARKANSAS - Reported infesting rice in Crittenden
County. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - MINNESOTA - Moderate to heavy on light
sandy soil in Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Feeding on small grains. (Minn. Ins.
Ridibo, wuby 7/))5
WHEAT HEAD ARMYWORM (Faronta diffusa) - COLORADO - General adult increase noted
in light traps at Kersey and Ault. (Urano).
HESSIAN FLY (Mayetiola destructor) - OHIO - Wheat stem counts for puparia in 11
wheat fields less than in 1966 in western and northwestern counties. Puparia per
10 wheat stems by county are: Madison 0, Pickaway 2, Ross 10, Union 3, Logan 2,
Mercer 3, Van Wert 0, Paulding 4, Putnam 3, Hancock 2, and Huron 4. (Rose).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - TEXAS - Moderate on lawns in Jackson
County and on Bermuda grasS in JaSper County. Larvae ranged 12-15 per square
foot on Bermuda grass. (Texas Coop. Rpt.). ARKANSAS - Few pastures in Hempstead
County treated. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
SOD WEBWORMS (Crambus spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Damage heavy to lawns in several loca-
tions in Altus, Jackson County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
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JUNE BEETLES (Cotinis spp.) - CALIFORNIA - C. texana medium in turf in State park
in Ramona, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ILLINOIS - C. nitida swarms
observed at Washington County location. (White). a
MEADOW PLANT BUG (Leptopterna dolabrata) - NEW YORK - Numerous on grasses in
western section of State. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10).
LEAFHOPPERS (Carneocephala spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Damaged newly established Bermuda
grass pastures in Several central and east-central counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
THRIPS (Chirothrips spp.) - ARIZONA - Necessitated controls on Bermuda grass in
north Gila Valley, Roll,and Wellton areas. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CICADAS (Okanagana spp.) - NEVADA - Adults continue heavy in southern Washoe
County with decrease at lower elevations. Near 6,000-foot level, Okanagana spp.
and Platypedia sp. near peak numbers with numerous mating pairs. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Odonaspis ruthae) - ALABAMA - Retarded growth and heavily dam-
aged 30-acre field of CoaStal Bermuda grass in Butler County. (Morgan).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - NEVADA - Adults heavy, 5-70 per crown; damage
heavy to second-crop alfalfa in Mason Valley, Lyon County; and Lovelock, Pershing
County. Standing stems stripped and new buds eaten as they appear. (Arnett,
Batchelder). UTAH - Much stubble sprayed following first cutting in Box Elder
County. (Knowlton). NORTH DAKOTA - Larvae ranged 3-300 (average 67) per 100
sweeps in alfalfa, adults up to 10 (average 2). Emergence light, no damage.
(Brandvik). SOUTH DAKOTA - Most larvae in untreated and uncut fields near Spear-
fish, Lawrence County, pupated. Counts down to 200 larvae per 100 sweeps and old
adults at 10 per 100 net sweeps. (Jones, Walstrom). ILLINOIS - Found for first
time in Whiteside, Rock Island, and Schuyler Counties. Present in all but 4
northeastern counties. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). OHIO - Adults numerous in alfalfa, dam-
aging second and third cuttings in Meigs County. (Niemezyk). Largest adult pop-
ulations averaged 7 per sweep in Logan County. (Rose). VIRGINIA - Averaged 1
larva and 1 adult per sweep on alfalfa in Rockbridge County. (Woodside). Larvae
6-20 per 10 sweeps (average 12) on alfalfa in Nottoway and Roanoke Counties.
(Isakson). NEW YORK - Larvae light in alfalfa throughout State, 1 per 100 sweeps.
Adults moving into diapause sites. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10). VERMONT - Declin-
ing; 1-2 larvae per sweep with 1 adult per 3-4 sweeps. Availability of moisture
caused rapid regrowth of alfalfa; second-growth injury negligible. (MacCollom,
July 10). MISSOURI - Collected in Newton County May 5. (Munson).
CLOVER SEED WEEVIL (Miccotrogus picirostris) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults abundant on
clovers in eastern area. HaS been increaSing for several years. (Aarhus).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - ARKANSAS - Larvae ranged 200-300
per 100 sweeps in Logan County alfalfa. Most alfalfa cut; no controls applied.
(Ark. Ins. Sur.).
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - ARIZONA - Larvae appearing in Maricopa
and Pinal County alfalfa; may need controls. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ARKANSAS - Collected at rate of several
hundred in 100 Sweeps in Logan County alfalfa. Most alfalfa cut; no fields treated.
(Ark. Ins. Sur.).
FORAGE LOOPER (Caenurgina erechtea) - KANSAS - Light in alfalfa in eastern half
of State; 0-6 per 10 Sweeps. (Simpson).
ALFALFA LOOPER (Autographa californica) - UTAH - Moderate on alfalfa in Fielding
and Brigham City areaS, Box Elder County. (Knowlton, Allred).
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WEBWORMS (Loxostege spp.) - KANSAS - Light (0-8 per 10 sweeps) in alfalfa in
southeast and east-central districts. (Simpson). COLORADO - L. commixtalis adults
increased in light traps at Greeley and Windsor. (Urano). ARKANSAS = L. Similalis
larvae collected at rate of several hundred per 100 sweeps in Logan County alfalfa.
Most fields cut; no controls applied. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - NEVADA - Ranged 25-150 per sweep in Mason Valley,
Lyon County, alfalfa hay fields and 40-75 per sweep in Fallon, Churchill County.
Many aphids parasitized in some fields in both areas. (Cooney). ARIZONA - Caused
much injury to Yuma County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). COLORADO - Light to mod-
erate on second alfalfa crop; 500-1,000 per 100 sweeps. Lady beetles 10-20 per
100 sweeps. (Bulla). KANSAS - Ranged 500-750 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa in Ellis
County (Harvey); 75-225 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa in south-central, southeast,
east-central, and northeast districts. (Simpson). SOUTH DAKOTA - Remains high,
1,500-2,500 per 100 sweeps, in alfalfa sampled in Dewey and Potter Counties.
Lady beetle adults and larvae ranged 20-30 per 100 sweeps. (Jones). NORTH DAKOTA -
Ranged 200-5,000 (average 1,450) per 100 sweeps on alfalfa in McKenzie County.
(Brandvik). MINNESOTA_- Populations variable and decreasing in alfalfa July 7.
Light in recently cut alfalfa. Predators moderate. Counts on alfalfa varied
200-5,000 per 100 sweeps as of July 14 in southeast, southwest, west-central,
central, and northwest districts. Fungus disease infected aphids in some fields
in southeast and central districts; predators, especially lady beetle larvae and
damsel bugs, increased in southwest and west-central districts, but not in other
districts. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Increasing in second-growth alfalfa;
averaged 10 per sweep. Praon pequodorum (a braconid wasp) numerous in Grant County
alfalfa. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). VIRGINIA - Light on legumes in central areas. (Isakson).
NEW YORK - More abundant than anytime this year; 50-100 per sweep from Erie County
to Jefferson County. Parasites and predators feeding on aphids. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
July 10).
COWPEA APHID (Aphis craccivora) - NEVADA - Light on seed alfalfa in Dixie Valley,
Pershing County. (Martinelli).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEVADA - Averaged 5 nymphs and adults per sweep in Dixie
Valley, Pershing County, seed alfalfa fields (Martinelli); varied 3-5 per sweep
in Mason Valley hay fields in Lyon County; 5-12 per sweep in Fallon, Churchill
County (Cooney). ARIZONA - High at some locations, but moving from safflower to
alfalfa. All stages on alfalfa in Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, and Yuma County alfalfa.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Average 75 per 50 sweeps in Eddy County seed
alfalfa. (Campbell). KANSAS - Light in alfalfa in eastern area, range 5-18 per
10 sweeps. (Simpson).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - NEW YORK - Numerous in Sweepings of
alfalfa and birdsfoot trefoil. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10). WISCONSIN - Adults
averaged 2 per sweep in second-growth alfalfa in southern counties, nymphs 1 per
sweep. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
ALFALFA PLANT BUG (Adelphocoris lineolatus) - KANSAS - Light in alfalfa in south-
east and east-central districts; averaged 1-6 per 10 sweeps. (Simpson). WISCON-
SIN - Averaged I adult per sweep in alfalfa in southern counties. Nymphs averaged
up to 3 per sweep in Marquette County, light in southwestern counties. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). MICHIGAN - Adults 10-25 and nymphs 8 per 25 sweeps in alfalfa in Living-
ston and Ingham Counties. (Dowdy). NEW YORK - A. lineolatus and A. rapidus common
in alfalfa and birdsfoot trefoil. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10). a
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus spumarius) - WISCONSIN - Numerous in Grant, Iowa, and
Lafayette Counties; 10 per Sweep in Second-growth alfalfa. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
VIRGINIA - Averaged 15 per sweep in Rockbridge County alfalfa. (Woodside).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Increasing on
alfalfa in Mohave, Graham, and Cochise Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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SOYBEANS
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - MISSISSIPPI - Moderate in Sharkey County,
leaf damage about 20-25 percent per 200 feet of row in 60 acres. (Dinkins).
ALABAMA - Adults and leaf damage very light in Hale and Franklin Counties. (Ponder
et al.). VIRGINIA - Light in Nansemond County, 4 per 30 row feet. (Isakson).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - VIRGINIA - Light, 3 adults and 6
larvae per 30 row feet in Nansemond County. (Isakson). SOUTH CAROLINA - Light
throughout State. (Nettles et al., July 11).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARKANSAS - Causing concern
in blackland area of Hempstead County. Nymphs 40-56 per 15 row feet July 3 in
beans 8-12 inches high in one area, Similar in Same area July 10; light in other
fields. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Light in Yazoo and Sharkey Counties,
8-10 insects per 200 feet of row. (Dinkins). ALABAMA - Girdling causing 1 plant
to fall per 10 feet in about 100 acres in Hale County; plants about 3 feet high.
Isolated spots in field with 5-6 plants girdled for each two feet. Lighter
girdling in Franklin County. (McQueen).
THRIPS - MARYLAND - Heavy on 20 acres near Wye Mills, Queen Annes County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ARKANSAS - Larvae widespread in Hempstead
County July 10; general outbreak in county July 13, up to 9 larvae per row foot.
(Ark. Ins. Sur.).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - ALABAMA - Larvae damaging iso-
lated field areas in Geneva County. Larvae heavy, damaged 50-acre late planting
at Fairview, Conecuh County’ all seedlings dead in two linear feet. Larvae light
at and below ground level throughout State. (McDonald et al.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MARYLAND - Increasing on border row plants of
fields in Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - GEORGIA - Punctured squares 0-28 percent on
untreated cotton in Spalding County. (Beckham). ALABAMA - Continues high. With
weather favorable for continued "hatchout" and unfavorable for successful control,
growers may expect damage throughout State more serious than for Several years.
Control efforts attempted between rains on irregular Schedules throughout State.
(McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Punctured squares found in 22 of 24 fields checked in
delta counties. Percent punctured Squares averaged 7 for all fields; ranged 0-26.
Large numbers of first-generation weevils in some field plot tests. Emergence
should become general with showers and cooler weather. (Pfrimmer et al.).
Second-generation "hatchout" underway in older fields. Average percent punctured
Squares by county: Chickasaw, 4 in 15 fields; Sharkey, 2-3 in 10 fields; Adams,
12 in 5 fields; Issaquena, 8 in 10 fields; Panola, 22 in 37 fields; Yazoo, 8 in
15 fields; Lee, 50 in 2 fields; Attala, 8 in 20 fields; Holmes, 7 in 30 fields.
(Dinkins). LOUISIANA - Punctured squares increased sharply July 4-10 in older
cotton. Infestation levels above 25 percent in all parts of State. Some "hatch-
out" in cotton which has been squaring 3-4 weeks. (Tynes, July 10). Punctured
squares found in all of 209 fields checked in Madison Parish. Percent infestation
ranged 1-68 (average 20.9). Weevils found in 115 of these fields; percent in-
festation ranged 1-7 (average 1.8) in infested fields. (Cleveland et al., July 13).
ARKANSAS - First generation present in blooming early cotton. Overwintered weevils
still found in late cotton. Much late cotton, especially those fields near early
cotton, probably benefiting from trap crop effect of older cotton. (Ark. Ins.
Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Square damage 90 percent in early cotton in Marshall County.
Percent damage by county: 5-25 in Jackson, 5-10 in Grady, and up to 5 in Beckham.
Heavy in Garvin and Cotton Counties; moderate in Okmulgee County. (Okla. Coop.
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Sur.). TEXAS - Infestations increasing in High Plains area, but remain light
compared to past years. Only 15 of 265 fields infested in control zone. Above
average rainfall will allow more rapid buildup than normal. (Rummel, July 11).
Some decrease noted in Waco area. Percent punctured squares in 36 treated fields
averaged 11.2 (maximum 20.7); in 12 untreated fields, averaged 17 (maximum 29.7).
(Cowan et al):
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - ALABAMA - Egg laying and small larvae in fields
throughout State, but not major pest yet. H. zea and H. virescens adults in
flight in Hale, Franklin, and other northern county fields. (McQueen). MISSISSIP-
PI - H. zea and H. virescens light, mostly first and second instars with occasional
third instars in most fields. Percent infestation by county as follows: Chicka-
saw, 3 in 15 fields; Sharkey, 2 in 10 fields; Holmes, 2 in 30 fields; Attala, 5
in 20 fields; Adams, 6 in 5 fields; Issaquena, 6 in 10 fields. (Dinkins). Injured
squares found in 23 of 24 fields in delta counties. Percent injury for all fields
averaged 3.8 (range 0-17). Larvae about full grown. (Pfrimmer et al.). LOUISI-
ANA - H. zea eggs and small larvae in all parts of State. Up to 6 larvae per 100
plants in Some fields. Egg laying heavy on squares and blooms down in plant as
well as in terminal buds. Larvae hatching on squares went directly into squares.
Up to 3 larvae per 100 squares in some fields. (Tynes, July 10). Percent damaged
Squares ranged 1-22 (average 4.9) in 201 of 209 fields in Madison Parish. Larvae
found in 116 of these fields; infestation ranged 1-8 percent (average 1.6) in
infested fields. Terminal counts made in 209 fields. Eggs found in 128 fields;
infestation ranged 1-11 (average 3.1) percent. Larvae found in 19 fields; in-
festation ranged 1-2 (average 1.3) percent. Total of 150 H. zea and 3 H. virescens
moths taken in light trap. (Cleveland et al., July 13). OKLAHOMA - Square damage
15-25 percent in Grady County; light in Marshall County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
TEXAS - H. zea increased during the recent cool, rainy periods in High Plains area.
Infestations generally light and scattered, light square damage evident in older
fields. Moderate in southern Lynn County, up to 6 percent square damage. (Rummel,
July 11). Most fields in Waco area no longer attractive to moths. However, egg
laying heavy in few irrigated and other succulent fields. Eggs averaged 4.1
(range 0.7-48) and larvae 0.7 (range 0-3) per 100 terminals in 36 treated fields.
In 12 untreated fields eggs averaged 18.6 (range 2.4-70.8) and larvae averaged
3.6 (range 0-13.7) per 100 terminals. Injured squares averaged 3.1 percent
(maximum 8.8) in 36 treated fields; averaged 2.7 percent (maximum 8.8) in 12
untreated fields. Injured bolls averaged 3.7 percent (maximum 10) in 33 treated
fields, and averaged 2.9 percent (maximum 11) in 9 untreated fields. Of 157
larvae identified, 82 H. virescens. (Cowan et al.). ARIZONA - H. zea activity
increased in Maricopa, Pinal, Yuma, Pima, and Graham Counties; Some Controls
needed. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ARKANSAS - Controls applied in Poinsett
County. Ragging of leaves considered economic. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Some infestations ragging cotton in
Pinal and Maricopa Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COTTON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate in Washita County. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). MISSOURI - Light in 179 of 332 fields. (Jones).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - MISSISSIPPI - Light in Yazoo County,
average 7 adults per 1,000 feet of row in 15 fields. (Dinkins). LOUISIANA - In-
festation ranged 1-8 percent (average 4.2) in 114 of 138 fields in Madison Parish.
(Cleveland et al., July 13). MISSOURI - Plant bugs, mainly L. lineolaris, ranged
0-10 per 100 terminals in 106 of 332 fields. (Jones). a
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Heaviest of year; many fields at lower eleva-
tions need immediate controls. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Moderate in
Eddy County. (Campbell).
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COTTON FLEAHOPPER (Psallus seriatus) - LOUISIANA - Infestations ranged 1-9 percent
(averaged 5.4) in 55 of 138 fields in Madison Parish. (Cleveland et al., July 13).
OKLAHOMA - Moderate in Grady and Bryan Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS -
Averaged 3.8 (maximum 16.5) per 100 terminals in 35 treated fields in Waco area;
averaged 12.7 (maximum 24.8) in 11 untreated fields. (Cowan et al.).
FLEAHOPPERS - MISSISSIPPI - Psallus seriatus and Spanogonicus albofasciatus very
light in Yazoo County; 10-15 per thousand feet of row in untreated fields with
average O-5 in treated fields. (Dinkins). TEXAS - Light in Lubbock, Swisher,
Lynn, Garza, Cochran, Hale, Yoakum, Gaines, Lamb, and Kent Counties; increasing
in Square stage plants. Noneconomic. (Rummel, July 11). NEW MEXICO - S. albo-
fasciatus moderate in Eddy County. (Campbell). nF,
THRIPS - TEXAS - Noneconomiec in High Plains area. (Rummel, July 11).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MISSISSIPPI - Found in 2 of 24 fields in delta
counties. (Pfrimmer et al.). MISSOURI - Infestations spotty in 5 of 332 fields.
(Jones).
SUGARBEETS
SUGAR-BEET ROOT MAGGOT (Tetanops myopaeformis) - COLORADO - Loss of stand ranged
from less than one to 10 percent in Weld County. (Jenkins). NORTH DAKOTA - Larvae
in Pembina and Walsh Counties. (Dogger).
BEET WEBWORM (Loxostege sticticalis) - COLORADO - Adults numerous in light traps
at Greeley, Nunn, WindSor, and EaSt Greeley. (Urano). MINNESOTA - Adults in
northwest area, no eggs or larvae. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., July 7). UTAH - Adults light
in Cache, Box Elder, Weber, and Salt Lake Counties. (Knowlton).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - NEW YORK - Noneconomic; parasites and predators
reducing aphid numbers. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - NEW YORK - Common throughout State. (N.Y.
Wkly. Rpt., July 10).
MISCELLANEOUS FIELD CROPS
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - FLORIDA - Forty adults, mostly this
Species, taken in 100 SweepS of blooming sesame. (Mead).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - MAINE - Overwintered adults
very light on untreated potato foliage in Presque Isle district. Overwintered
adults and larvae common, damage light to moderate in Houlton district, light to
severe in Lee district. (Shands et al.). RHODE ISLAND - Larvae numerous in
treated commercial potato-growing areas of Washington County. (Mathewson et al.).
NEW YORK - Larvae heavy on potatoes in Suffolk County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10).
MARYLAND - Second-brood larvae damaging untreated garden potatoes and tomatoes in
north Salisbury area, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). COLORADO - Adults 4
per 100 sweeps in potatoes, egg masses present. (Alldredge, Jenkins).
FLEA BEETLES - NEW YORK - Heavy on tomatoes and egg plant in Suffolk County. (N.Y.
Wkly. Rpt., July 10). CALIFORNIA - Epitrix hirtipennis adults moderate in tomatoes
in Huron, Fresno County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
TOMATO FRUITWORM (Heliothis zea) - ARKANSAS - Counts per 50 tomato plants: Eggs
1-4; larvae 0-6; damaged clusters 10-12. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). ALABAMA - Egg laying
light on several hundred acres of commercial tomatoes on Chandler Mountain,
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St. Clair County. (Leeper). NEW JERSEY - First larva of Season in tomatoes in
Camden County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - NEW JERSEY - Increasing in blacklight traps
throughout State. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - MARYLAND - First larvae of season on tomatoes
in Somerset County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
POTATO TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate in
potatoes in Escondido, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
POTATO APHID (MacroSiphum euphorbiae) - NEW YORK - Adults numerous in potatoes in
Suffolk County. (N.Y. WKly. Rpt., July 10). DELAWARE - Light to heavy in tomatoes
in Kent and Sussex Counties. (MacCreary). NEW JERSEY - Light to moderate on
tomatoes in southern counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - NEW JERSEY - Light on eggplant and peppers
in Gloucester, Camden, and Atlantic Counties July 10-11. Light to moderate on
potatoes in Middlesex County July 12, about 100 winged adults per day collected
per yellow pan trap near Plainsboro, Middlesex County. Light on tomatoes through-
out State. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
Potato Aphids in Maine - Percentage of plants found infested by 3-leaf method on
untreated potato foliage at Presque Isle doubled; however, due to rapid growth
of plants, less increase reflected in number of aphids per plant. Number of Aphis
nasturtii per plant larger than Macrosiphum euphorbiae, but M. euphorbiae infests
Slightly larger percent of plants. By 3-leaf method, 25 percent of plants infested
with average of 0.7 aphid per plant. Myzus persicae scarce, but increasing.
Acyrthosiphon solani found for first time in trace numbers. (Shands et al.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy; damaging home
garden vegetables (eSpecially tomatoes) in several northeast, north-central,
central, and south-central counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEW JERSEY - Light on
tomatoes. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Record
AN OTITID FLY (Euxesta wettsteini) - HAWAII - On Oahu, Molokai, and Lanai Islands.
Det. by G. SteyskaIl. (p. 660).
New County Records
ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL (Cyrtepistomus castaneus) - MISSOURI - St. Louis County, July
13, by L. R. Hanning. Det. by W. R. Enns.
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Potter County.
(p. 642).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - ILLINOIS - Whiteside, Rock Island, and Schuyler
Counties. MISSOURI - Newton County. (p. 645).
CEREAL LEAF BEETLE (Oulema melanopus) -— INDIANA - Bartholomew, Decatur, Clay,
Jennings, Owen, Ripley, Vermillion, Vigo, and Hamilton Counties. (p. 659).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - OHIO - Ashtabula County. (p. 659).
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BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - NEW YORK - Egg laying began June 20
in Livingston County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10). MARYLAND - Adults and larvae
increased on garden lima beans in Salisbury area, Wicomico County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.). COLORADO - Adults 8 per 100 bean plants; egg masses and larvae
numerous in Weld County. Adults, eggs, and larvae light to moderate on pinto
beans in Delta, Montrose, and Mesa Counties. (Alldredge, Bulla).
COWPEA CURCULIO (Chalcodermus aeneus) - ALABAMA - Overwintered adults light;
feeding and laying eggs in 50-acre commercial pea planting in Hale County and
home garden in St. Clair County. (McQueen).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - WISCONSIN - Numbers on peas varied from field
to field. Generally heavier in fields with dense growth. Ranged 1-50 per sweep
in Dane, Columbia, and Iowa Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
COWPEA APHID (Aphis craccivora) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on lima bean plantings in
Culver City, Los Angeles County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
BEAN APHID (Aphis fabae) - MARYLAND - Light to moderate on 30 acres of lima
beans in Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
LEAFHOPPERS - NEW YORK - Damaging beans in Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee Counties.
Unusually abundant on dry beans in Livingston County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - NEW JERSEY - First adults of season July 11
in blacklight trap near Cedarville, Cumberland County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
DIAMONDBACK MOTH (Plutella xylostella) - NEW JERSEY - Adults in Middlesex County.
(Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
CUCURBITS
STRIPED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Acalymma vittatum) - DELAWARE - Feeding severe on
cucumber leaves and stems in Sussex County. (MacCreary). COLORADO - Infested
pumpkins in Gilcrest area, Weld County. (Urano).
SQUASH BEETLE (Epilachna borealis) - ALABAMA - Numbers moderate, damage light in
large commercial squash planting in Cullman County. (Leeper).
MELON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on garden cucumbers in Payne
County; braconid parasites, syrphid fly larvae, and Collops beetles reducing
numbers. Heavy on WaShita County cantaloups; moderate on Beckham County melons.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SQUASH BUG (Anasa tristis) - OKLAHOMA - Continues heavy on squash and other vine
crops in Washita and Okmulgee Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MARYLAND - Building up rapidly on watermelons
in Salisbury area, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
GREEN JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis nitida) - ALABAMA - Many adults common on vegetables.
Numerous but little damage expected. (St. Cloud et asl.
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ASIATIC GARDEN BEETLE (Maladera castanea) - MARYLAND - Adults heavily damaged
tops of carrot planting near Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
SWEETPOTATO FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema confinis) - MARYLAND - Adults heavy on sweet-—
potato foliage near Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
ONION THRIPS (Thrips tabaci) - COLORADO - High, 20-30 per onion plant, in Montrose
and Delta Counties; controls applied. (Bulla). NEW MEXICO - Light to medium,
2-15 per plant, on onions at Tularosa, Otero County. (Elson).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - NEW YORK - First second-brood pupae under
tree bands July 8. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.). CONNECTICUT - Increased on unsprayed
apple trees in New Haven; none in commercial orchards. (Schroeder, July 12).
DELAWARE - First emergence from apples in Kent County July 12. (MacCreary).
OHIO - First-generation adults emerging July 10 in Wayne County. (Forsythe).
INDIANA - Adults of first summer brood emerging in increasing numbers; 6 males
in 20-virgin-female trap, twice number of preceding week. Sample of infested
fruit showed 56 percent of larvae left fruit to pupate. Early instars in apples
indicate prolonged emergence. (Dolphin, July 10). MISSOURI - New entries in
southeast area. Larvae continue to leave fruit in central area; no new
entries observed. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.). COLORADO - Adults high in sex
attractant traps in some Mesa County orchards; up to 75 in one Clifton area
trap July 7-9. Ranged 2-20 per trap during same period in other areas. (Bulla).
ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH (Grapholitha molesta) - DELAWARE - First emergence from Kent
County apples July 11. (MacCreary). INDIANA - Increased in Vincennes area; 8
in bait traps. (Dolphin, July 10).
RED-BANDED LEAF ROLLER (Argyrotaenia velutinana) - MICHIGAN - Second-brood eggs
hatched in southwestern area July 6. (Wooley).
LESSER PEACH TREE BORER (Synanthedon pictipes) - INDIANA - Male collections in
orchard at Vincennes decreased from 240 to 125; probably reflects cooler
temperatures. (Dolphin, July 10).
GREEN JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis nitida) - ALABAMA - Many adults common on fruit trees.
Numerous, but little damage expected. GitaCloud et all.)
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - MINNESOTA - Moderate to heavy on fruit
trees in light Sandy soil in Minneapolis-St. Paul area. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., July
1) 6
PLUM CURCULIO (Conotrachelus nenuphar) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Adults active on apple
in Kingston. (Sutherland, July 6). INDIANA - Adults emerging in apple and peach
orchards in Vincennes area. (Dolphin, July 10).
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - VERMONT - Increasing in all areas.
(MacCollom, July 10). RHODE ISLAND - Adults very low in neglected apple orchard
in Exeter, Washington County. (Mathewson). CONNECTICUT - Adult emergence
increasing heavily on apple at New Haven; light at Glastonbury. Eggs laid.
(Schroeder, July 12). NEW YORK - Emergence increased in cages. Emerging in
Niagara County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10). NEW JERSEY - Adults light on
sticky board traps in southern area. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). MICHIGAN - Emergence
continues moderate. (Wooley). WISCONSIN - Increasing in some areas. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.). INDIANA - Total of 125 adults on 4 bait boards in Vincennes area
orchard compared with 40 previous week; also collected in 2 abandoned and 19
research orchards; none in commercial orchard. (Dolphin, July 10).
CHERRY FRUIT FLY (Rhagoletis cingulata) - NEW YORK - Emergence decreased sharply
from last week in Niagara County. Last adults appeared in seeded cages July 1
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in Monroe County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.). MICHIGAN - Large numbers emerging at
Hart. (Wooley).
APPLE APHID (Aphis pomi) - VERMONT - Prevalent on young apple plantings.
(MacCollom, July 10). CONNECTICUT - Troublesome in apple orchards. (Schroeder,
July 12). INDIANA - Congregating on young terminals in some Vincennes area
commercial orchards. (Dolphin, July 10).
WOOLLY APPLE APHID (Eriosoma lanigerum) - UTAH - Numerous in many apple orchards
along Wasatch Front in Box Elder County. (Knowlton).
MEALY PLUM APHID (Hyalopterus pruni) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on apricot trees in
Chico, Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PEAR-SLUG (Caliroa cerasi) - NEVADA - Light to heavy damage prevalent on cherry
and pear in southern Washoe County. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.)
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - NEW YORK - Increasing in Columbia County.
(N Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10). NEW JERSEY - Continues scarce throughout State.
(Ins-Dis. Newsltr.). OHIO - Adults averaged 12 per leaf on apples in Licking
County; some leaf bronzing. (Rose). MISSOURI - In almost all areas of State.
Very heavy in central and eastern areas; heavy bronzing occurred. No immediate
decline expected. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - COLORADO - Appearing in apple
orchards in Delta, Mesa, and Montrose areas; few per leaf, but increase expected.
(Bulla). OHIO - Adults averaged 9 per leaf on apples in Licking County, some
leaf bronzing. (Rose).
ORCHARD MITES - INDIANA - Variable in different Vincennes area orchards. Most
commercial orchards require periodic applications of miticides. (Dolphin,
July 10). NEW JERSEY - Tetranychus spp. heavy in orchard near Elm, Camden
County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). NEW YORK - Tetranychus spp. increasing in
Columbia County. Heavier than usual in Monroe County, severe dieback symptoms
on winter-injured trees. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 10).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - GEORGIA - Moderate on pecans in Glynn County.
(Brown). ALABAMA - Lighter than in previous years; only occasional web on
walnut and pecan in northern area. (Hood et al., July 7). OKLAHOMA - Continues
moderate to heavy on pecan, walnut, hickory, and persimmon in east and central
areas and as far west as Blaine County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - OKLAHOMA - Numbers and damage continue
to increase in central and east areas. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
A BARK BEETLE (Monarthrum dentiger) - CALIFORNIA - Adults, apparently this
species, medium in trunks of Hartly walnut trees locally in Redwood Valley,
Mendocino County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PECAN PHYLLOXERA (Phylloxera devastatrix) - GEORGIA - Heavy on pecan in Glynn
County. (Brown).
WALNUT SCALE (Aspidiotus juglansregiae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on Persian walnut
trees in Porterville, Tulare County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis suavis) - MICHIGAN - Heavy emergence on English
and Carpathian walnuts throughout State. (Wooley).
CITRUS
CITRUS THRIPS (Scirtothrips citri) - ARIZONA - Treatments made to protect
terminal growth. Very heavy on backyard citrus in Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.).
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YUMA SPIDER MITE (Eotetranychus yumensis) - ARIZONA - Scattered, light on citrus
in Yuma County. Ariz. Coop. Sur.
SMALL FRUITS
CRANBERRY FRUITWORM (Acrobasis vaccinii) - NEW JERSEY - Eggs in 64 percent of
largest cranberries in one bog July 10. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
GRAPE LEAF SKELETONIZER (Harrisina americana) - FLORIDA - Larvae fed heavily on
wild grapevines at Gainesville, Alachua County (Hetrick); several colonies of
second generation, second instars per vine damaged leaves of dooryard Lake
Emerald grape (Mead).
RASPBERRY CANE BORER (Oberea bimaculata) - WISCONSIN - Egg laying wilted rasp-
berry tips at Madison, Dane County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
A SAWFLY (Priophorus morio) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium on 5-acre boysenberry
planting in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MARYLAND - Building up on 170 acres of straw-
berries near Bishopville, Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
ORNAMENTALS
BAGWORM (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) - GEORGIA - Heavy on junipers and
arborvitae in Twiggs County. (Jones). ALABAMA - Larvae half grown, feeding
heavily on isolated juniper, arborvitae, and other plants especially in Cullman,
Cherokee, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, and Morgan Counties. (Leeper et al.).
OKLAHOMA - Continues moderate to heavy; much heavier than in past years in many
areas. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WHITE-LINED SPHINX (Celerio lineata) - NEW MEXICO - Heavy migration, probably
this species,into gardens and lawns near desert on east side of Las Cruces,
Dona Ana County. Damage heavy where no control applied. (Durkin).
AN OLETHREUTID MOTH (Crocidosema plebeiana) - FLORIDA - Larvae general and
severe on 80 percent of 2,500 hibiscus plants at nursery in Allandale, Volusia
County. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - MISSOURI - Pupating on mimosa and honey-
locust in central area. (Munson)
A LEAF BEETLE (Colaspis favosa) - FLORIDA - Adults moderate on 100 Ixora
coccinea plants at Bradenton, Manatee County. (McFarlin, Bickner, July 5).
FULLER ROSE BEETLE (Pantomorus cervinus) - GEORGIA - Infested orchid foliage
in Berrien County (Wood) ; damaged foliage of azaleas and elm trees in Warren
County (Yelton).
WHITE PEACH SCALE (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona) - FLORIDA - On Trema micrantha at
Homestead, Dade County, for a new host record. (Wolfenbarger, July 7). ©
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on rose leaves
and in flowers; general in yards in Lytle Creek, San Bernardino County. Has
spread into many southern parts of State. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
EASTERN LUBBER GRASSHOPPER (Romalea microptera) - ALABAMA - Numerous adults and
nymphs damaged flowerbeds in lawn at Springville, St. Clair County; some adults
along roadsides in Hale, Fayette, and Clay Counties. (McQueen).
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SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW JERSEY - Active on juniper in central
counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). MINNESOTA - Increased rapildy on arborvitae,
juniper, and spruce plantings in nurseries. (Minn Ins. Rpt., July 7).
AN ERIOPHYID MITE (Aculops massalongoi) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on underside of
lilac plant nursery stock in San Bruno, San Mateo County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
JACK-PINE BUDWORM (Choristoneura pinus) - WISCONSIN - Defoliation from Trego
to Lake Superior; light in southern areas. Pupation well underway in Douglas
County July 11, cocoons of Apanteles sp. (a braconid) numerous. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) - KANSAS - Increasing in Riley
County on young pine. (Redding) .
A PITCH MASS BORER (VeSpamima pini) - MICHIGAN - First adults of season collected
from pitch masses on spruce in Saginaw County June 30. (Newman, Wenzloff).
FIR ENGRAVER (Scolytus ventralis) - CALIFORNIA - Serious damage to 50+ white
fir trees in 80-acre Stand in Recer Ridge area of Mendocino National Forest.
(Bradley, USFS).
A LEAF BEETLE (Systena marginalis) - FLORIDA - Adults heavy on cypress in
north-central area. Leaves brick red last week of June between Gainesville,
Alachua County, and 50 miles north to Olustee, Baker County. (Wilkinson).
Most trees along State Highway 24 between Bronson and Otter Creek in Levy
County show extensive browning. (Hetrick, July 9).
PINE SPITTLEBUG (Aphrophora parallela) - MINNESOTA - Nymphs heavy throughout
State. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., July 7). WISCONSIN - Nymphs heavy on jack pine in
Douglas County, spittle masses present. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SARATOGA SPITTLEBUG (Aphrophora saratogensis) - MINNESOTA - Most nymphs in
fourth and fifth instars in central to north-central area. Norway pine heavily
damaged. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
PINE BARK APHID (Pineus strobi) - MINNESOTA - Heavy on Norway pine north of
McGregor, Aitkin County; extensive twig dieback. Many trees dying from
undetermined cause. Lower trunk and larger roots also infested with
Dendroctonus valens, a secondary invader. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
BLACK PINE-LEAF SCALE (Nuculaspis californica) - NEVADA - Moderate to heavy on
Pinus sp. at Carson City, Ormsby County. (Ting).
SPRUCE BUD SCALE (Physokermes piceae) - MINNESOTA - Hatching in Minneapolis and
St. Paul, crawlers under scales. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
INTRODUCED PINE SAWFLY (Diprion similis) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Full-grown larvae on
white pine in Durham, Strafford County. (Sutherland, July 4). MINNESOTA - All
instars in Brainerd and Bemidji area, half in last instar; no new cocoons. (Minn.
Ins. Rpt.).
A XYELID SAWFLY (Xyela sp.) - NEVADA - Numerous larvae leaving Jeffrey pine in
Galena Creek and Washoe Valley areas, Washoe County. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - MARYLAND - Webs appearing in several tree
varieties on roadsides in most areas of State. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA -
On variety of trees, primarily sweetgum in central and southern areas. Webs up
to 12 inches in diameter. (Rowell et al.). ALABAMA -Lighter than in previous
years; occasional web on sweetgum and persimmon throughout northern area.
(Hood et al., July 7).
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ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - NEVADA - Damage medium to heavy on untreated
elms in western area. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.). Second-generation adults at Reno,
Washoe County. (Ting). UTAH - Controls applied to 1,500 elm trees in Kanab
area, Kane County. (Knowlton). ARIZONA - Heavy on elms in Pinal County. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 15 adults, 20 larvae, and 15 unhatched egg
clusters per 100 leaves of Siberian elm checked in Tulsa County; light to moder-
ate in Ottawa and Murray Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MARYLAND - Very damag-
ing on Chinese elms statewide. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEW JERSEY - Larvae
abundant on elm in central counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
IMPORTED WILLOW LEAF BEETLE (Plagiodera versicolora) - NEW JERSEY - Severely
damaged willow at Hillside, Elizabeth, and Union, Union County. (Ins.-Dis.
Newsltr.). OHIO - Widespread defoliation of willow in Trumbull and Portage
Counties; loss averaged 25 percent. Adults heavy, willow damage widespread in
area. (Custer, Harnar).
LOCUST LEAF MINER (Xenochalepus dorsalis) - ALABAMA - Adults numerous; fed
heavily on leaves of black locust trees in high elevations of Franklin County;
browning and discoloration heavy on trees in lawns and solid stand areas,
especially in old strip mining projects. Some larval leaf mining; expect new
generation with heavy adult buildup later this season. (Warren et al.).
A LEAF-MINING WEEVIL - (Odontopus calceatus) - OHIO - Increasing in Hocking
State Forest and Tar Hollow State Forest in Hocking, Guernsey, Monroe, and
Washington Counties. (Ward et al.).
BIRCH LEAF MINER (Fenusa pusilla) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Second-generation adults
active at Durham, Strafford County. (Sutherland, July 4). VERMONT - Severe on
gray and white birch in Chittenden County. (MacCollom, July 10). RHODE ISLAND -
Condition of roadside birch in various parts of State indicates first genera-
tion lighter than usual. (Mathewson). WISCONSIN - Numerous on birch in Eau
Clair, Oconto, Polk, and Dane Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Second-
generation larvae in most areas. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
MOUNTAIN-ASH SAWFLY (Pristiphora geniculata) - RHODE ISLAND - Heavy on mountain
ash and Morraine locust in nursery in Warwick, Kent County. (Matheson, Roberti).
PEAR-SLUG (Caliroa cerasi) - NEVADA - Damaged hawthorn trees in southern Washoe
County. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
COTTONY MAPLE SCALE (Pulvinaria innumerabilis) - NEVADA - Heavy on hawthorn
and maple trees in Reno and Sparks area, Washoe County. (Hampton, Lamberti) .-~
SOFT SCALES (Lecanium spp.) - MINNESOTA - L.corni and L. fletcheri hatch almost
complete. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). pa
EUROPEAN ELM SCALE (Gossyparia spuria) - KANSAS - Crawlers heavy on elm leaves
in Ellis County. (Harvey).
AN APHID (Prociphilus fraxinifolii) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on Modesto ash tree
nursery stock in San Diego, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ASH PLANT BUG (Neoborus amoenus) - MINNESOTA - Second-generation nymphs present.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
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MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - WISCONSIN - Numerous in all sections. More numerous in Madison
area than at any time in recent years. Aedes vexans principal biting species
in Madison area, Aedes dorsalis numerous in other areas of State. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). MINNESOTA - Trap catches peaked June 30, declined significantly to July
6 and 7. A substantial rise similar to June 30 occurred July 8-11. Aedes
vexans Larvae in Minneapolis-St. Paul area July 1-7 insufficient to account for
adult population increase indicated by light traps. Unprecedented numbers
throughout State, present brood 2-3 weeks old; natural mortality should reduce
numbers significantly and normal summer temperatures would hasten this decline.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt.). Of 14,420 mosquitoes taken in 919 day time (5-minute) bite
collections week ending July 1 in Minneapolis-St. Paul area, 12,860 were Aedes
vexans. Of 22 species collected, 16 were Aedes spp. Mansonia perturbans heavy
in bite and trap collections. Of 51,052 females and 34,293 males taken in light
trap, 50,000 females were A. vexans. Population stabalizing and spraying under-
way in public places. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., July 7). KANSAS - Aedes vexans most
numerous in trap collections in Manhattan July 9; Culex tarsalis heaviest July
10. (Simpson). OKALHOMA - Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus complex and Psorophora
spp. adults very common in Payne County; Anopheles punctipennis heavy in
scattered areas and Aedes spp. light. Heavy in Cotton and Choctaw Counties.
(Okla. Coop. Rpt.). LOUISIANA - Larval collections in Jefferson Parish July 8-
14 contained Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, Culex
restuans, and Aedes sollicitans. A. vexans and C. Salinarius dominant in light
trap collections throughout parish. (Stokes). RHODE ISLAND - Heaviest in many
years in all areas of State. (Mathewson). CONNECTICUT - Annoying in many areas.
(Schroeder). VERMONT - Severely annoying in all areas. (MacCollom, July 10).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - ALABAMA - Increase heavy on cattle herds in
Franklin, Morgan, and other counties June 25-July 14. (Rutledge, et al.).
MISSISSIPPI - Increasing on untreated cattle. Average number per animal by
county: Chickasaw, 300 on 700 animals; Hinds, 15 on 162 animals; Washington,
300 on 75 animals; Adams, 175 on 300 animals; Lowndes, 800 on 50 animals.
(Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy on cattle in several northeast, north-
central, central, south-central, and southwest counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
KANSAS - Averaged 500 per head on untreated steers in Ellis County. (Harvey).
IDAHO - Ranged to 200+ per head on 10 Latah and Benewah County beef and dairy
herds with 2,000+ on one Hereford bull. (O'Keeffe, June 30). NORTH DAKOTA -
Severe on beef cattle herds in western counties. Ranged 1,000-3,000 (average
2,000) per animal on yearlings in Slope County; 200-2,000 (average 700) per
animal on range cows in Billings County; 300-3,000 (average 1,600) per animal on
range cows in McKenzie County; and 100-600 (average 280) per animal on Dunn
County range cows. (Brandvik). SOUTH DAKOTA - Light on herds in Codington,
Hamlin, and Kingsbury Counties. Ranged 5-6 per side on cattle near Wallace to
60-100 per side near Watertown, Codington County, (Balsbaugh, McDaniel).
Averaged 200+ per side on cows near Rutland, Moody County. (Balsbaugh) .
WISCONSIN - Numerous and annoying cattle in Richland County; moderate in other
areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). VERMONT - Heavy on cattle, 100+ per animal in several
areas. (MacCollom, July 10). MARYLAND - Averaged 10 per head in dairy herd at
College Park, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - MISSISSIPPI - Numerous on cattle in Washington
and Lowndes Counties; approximately 12 per leg on 24 head in Washington County
and 4 per leg on 15 head in Loundes County. (Dinkins). WISCONSIN - Annoying
cattle in Rock, Brown, Clark, and Price Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). KANSAS -
Ranged 10-20 per head on cattle in Ellis County feed lots. (Harvey).
HORSE FLIES (Tabanus spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on livestock in Choctaw County.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Numerous and annoying cattle in Price and Vilas
Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - VERMONT - Heavy, 100+ per animal in several loca-
tions. (MacCollom, July 10). SOUTH DAKOTA - Light, 2 per head, on cattle in
Codington County. (Balsbaugh).
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HOUSE FLY (Musca domestica) - NEW JERSEY - Annoying homeowners in Somerset County.
(Ins .-Dis. NewsItr.). WISCONSIN - Moderate to numerous in barns throughout State.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Decreasing in most eastern and central counties
July 9-15; high in Blaine County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 17 cases reported in U. S. July
9-15 as follows: TEXAS - Crockett 7, Pecos 1, Presidio 1, Irion 1, Brewster 2,
Reagan 2, Terrell 1; ARIZONA - Santa Cruz 2. Total of 94 cases reported in por-
tion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico as follows: Territorio sur de Baja
California 38, Sonora 7, Chihuahua 5, Coahuila 4, Nuevo Leon 14, Tamaulipas 26.
Total of 34 cases reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area
where eradication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining
population in U. 8S. Sterile flies released: Texas 24,648,000; Arizona 2,380,000;
Mexico 126,647,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
BLOODSUCKING CONENOSE (Triatoma sanguisuga) - ALABAMA - Adults collected from bed
in rural Covington County home. (Pike, July 7).
FLEAS (Ctenocephalides spp.) - CALIFORNIA - Epidemic in Sacramento area, Sacra-
mento County, and in Visalia, Tulare County. Explosive buildups occurred in early
July, probably due to extremely favorable weather. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
AMERICAN DOG TICK (Dermacentor variabilis) - OKLAHOMA - Increasing on pets in
eastern and central areas. Annoying fishermen in Ft. Cobb Lake area of Caddo
County. Adult male taken on man in Ellis County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae numerous in Cherokee
and Muskogee Counties; 2,000-3,000 per drag. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI -
Averaged 8 per animal on 162 head of cattle in Hinds County. (Dinkins).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
A MINUTE EGG PARASITE (Trichogramma minutum) - MICHIGAN - Numerous specimens
recovered June 15 from cereal leaf beetle eggs in Berrien County. Det. by B. D.
Burks. This collection in infested oat field possibly initial evidence of a
domestic parasite attacking cereal leaf beetle in North America. Berrien County
original county where cereal leaf beetle first found in July 1962. (Maltby).
A EULOPHID WASP (Tetrastichus asparagi) - MICHIGAN - This egg and larval parasite
of Crioceris asparagi emerged from field-collected material in southwest area.
Det. by B. D. Burks. Abundant on untreated asparagus and volunteer plants.
(Maltby).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - SOUTH DAKOTA - Numerous in several areas, but not serious June 27-
July 3. (Burge). Up to 10 per square yard along roadsides, in fields, and
along margins in Fall River County area same period. Mostly third to fourth
instar Melanoplus bivittatus and M. sanguinipes. Mostly Ageneotettix deorun,
Aulocara elliotii, M. Sanguinipes, and Amphitornus coloradus ranged 4-7 per
Square yard on rangeland. M. bivittatus averaged 40 per Square yard along
weedy roadsides in Cheyenne River bottoms in Pennington County; A. elliotti,
A. deorum, and M. sanguinipes ranged 2-6 per square yard on rangeland.
Ranged 6-9 per Square yard South of Elk Mountain in western Custer County and
4-5 in Pilger Mountain area of Fall River County; mostly A. deorum and A.
elliotti. Noneconomic on grazing land in Meade and Ziebach Counties except
along Cheyenne River bottoms south of Howe; averaged 7 per square yars. M.
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bivittatus, M. differentialis, and M.packardii present. (Jones). Numbers high
at several locations in south-central and western areas July 10. Heaviest in
weedy areas, roadsides, field margins, and in alfalfa. MWHeavy in Tripp, Aurora,
Jerauld, Sanborn, and Beadle Counties. Ranged 20-30 per square yard in several
alfalfa fields, 20-50 in roadsides and field margins. M. differentialis dominant
in Tripp County, M. bivittatus in Aurora, Jerauld, Sanborn, and Beadle Counties.
M. Sanguinipes and M. femurrubrum in most areas; some M. confusus adults. (Jones).
NORTH DAKOTA —- Nymphs 1-30 per Square yard in fields and 1-80 in margins in Mor-
ton, Sioux, Grant, Hettinger, Oliver, Burleigh, Emmons, Logan, McIntosh, and
Stark Counties in alfalfa, sweetclover, and weedy roadsides, In Morton County,
up to 25 per square yard in fields, 1-20 in margins. In Emmons County, up to
30 per Square yard in field, up to 80 in margins; first through fourth instars
of Melanoplus bivittatus, M. differentialis, M. femurrubrum, and Camnula
pellucida present. (Stoltenow, Coupe). In Golden Valley County, up to 7 per
square yard in field, up to 15 in margins; first through fifth instars of M.
bivittatus, M. Sanguinipes, M. differentialis, M. packardii, and M. femurrubrum
present. (Brandvik). MINNESOTA - Ranged 30-40 per square yard in Beltrami
County pastures as of July 7; damage severe; 90 percent third instar to adult
M. packardii; light in other areas. M. femurrubrum hatching in all areas; less
than one per square yard. Up to 3-4 per square yard in some alfalfa in south-
west, west-central, and central districts. Light along roadsides and ditch banks
in Chippewa and Sherburne Counties. Third and fourth instar Melanoplus bivittatus
in some fields, M. femurrubrum in first to third instars, mostly first. Light
in all areas. Melanoplus femurrubrum eggs hatching in recently-cut alfalfa.
Range 2-6 per square yard in isolated fields in Benton, Yellow Medicine, Rock,
Redwood, and Houston Counties; 16-20 per square yard on 2 roadsides in Rock
County. Damage light in margin rows of soybeans at one location. (Minn. Ins.
Rpt.). WISCONSIN - M. femurrubrum first and second instars scarce in southern
counties, heaviest (2 per Sweep) in Marquette County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
OKLAHOMA - Northwestern part of Cimarron County: Second instar to adult 12-30
per square yard of range; dominant species Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum, Metator
pardalinus, Drepanopterna femoratum, Melanoplus bivittatus, Ageneotettix deorum,
and Melanoplus occidentalis. Western half of county first to fourth instar 15-
35 per Square yard on roadsides and crop margins; dominant species M. bivittatus,
M. packardii, M. differentialis, and Hesperotettix sp. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
COLORADO - Numerous in alfalfa in Fort Lupton area, Weld County. (Urano).
CALIFORNIA - Potentially damaging populations in Several areas of Amador County,
range 8-30 per square yard. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CEREAL LEAF BEETLE (Oulema melanopus) - MICHIGAN - Corn leaf damage by summer
adults heavier than usual, heaviest on border rows next to infested oats and
wheat. (Janes). Summer adults heavy on oats in Allegan County, 126 per 100
Sweeps. First instars observed in Allegan and Ionia Counties. (Lindy, Hayward).
INDIANA - New county records: Bartholomew, Decatur, Clay, Jennings, Owen, Rip-
ley, Vermillion, Vigo, and Hamilton. (Favinger, Clark).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - OHIO - Adults found in Ashtabula County.
This is a new county record. (Walker). NEW YORK - About 5,000-6,000 adults in
flight at field collecting site in Junius area. (N.Y. Wkly Rpt., July 10).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - RHODE ISLAND - Pupation begun in Cranston and
Johnston, Providence County. (Relli, Mathewson).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - VIRGINIA - Emergence heavy in Prince Edward
County. (Peery). Adults heavy in Montgomery, Roanoke, and Pulaski Counties;
defoliation severe on birch, Chinese elm, and Lombardy poplar at one location in
Blacksburg, Montgomery County. (Pienkowski). SOUTH CAROLINA - Peak damage about
July 4, less damaging than in 1966. Heavy in roasting-ear corn in Pickens County.
(Nettles et al., July 11). GEORGIA - Infesting roses, grapes, apples, sweet
corn, vegetables, and other crops in Hall County. (Butler). MICHIGAN - First
adults in Monroe and Calhoun Counties; 5 collected in Monroe County and 2 in
Calhoun County. (Olson). CONNECTICUT - Light in East Granby and Storrs areas,
noneconomic except in local areas past 6 years. (Schroeder).
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RHODE ISLAND - Only one adult found in State, general emergence later than
usual. (Mathewson). VERMONT - First adult noted in Rutland July 6. (Rambo).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - NEW MEXICO - Bloom surveys indicate
presence in various areas of State. Infestation 0-20 percent in southern Dona
Ana County fields; 1 percent in Lewis Flats area, Luna County (Elson); 6-7 per-
cent in 2 fields at Carlsbad and 3 percent in other fields of Eddy County (Camp-
bell). TEXAS - Three moths taken in light trap at Waco. (Cowan et al.).
RANGE CATERPILLAR (Hemileuca oliviae) - NEW MEXICO - Surveys continue in north-
east section to delimit infested area. (Nielsen).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - VIRGINIA - First adult of year on
wild aster in Chesapeake July 6. (Hamley).
HAWAII INSECT REPORT
New State record - AN OTITID FLY (Euxesta wettsteini) collected on Oahu, Molokai,
and Lanai. Det. by G. Steyskal. Apparently a Scavenger species that breeds in
decaying plant material. (Hardy).
Vegetables - DIAMONDBACK MOTH (Plutella xylostella) larvae medium in 5 acres of
head cabbage at Kula, Maui, on 2,800-3,100 feet elevation. (Tsuha). THREE-LINED
POTATO BEETLE (Lema trilineata) adults medium on apple-of-—Peru (Nicandra physa-
lodes) growing in 2-acre head cabbage field at Kula, Maui; larval and adult damage
Tight to moderate on eggplant leaves at Kahului. (Miyahira, Tsuha). BEET ARMY-
WORM (Spodoptera exigua) larvae medium, 1 or more per 2 leaves, in green onion
fields at Waimanalo and in small green onion plantings at Ewa. (Funasaki). CAR-
MINE SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus telarius) medium on eggplant at Kahului and in back-
yard plantings at Puunene, Maui. Medium to heavy on eggplant in farms at Waimanalo,
Pearl City, and Nanakuli, Oahu. A PHYTOSEIID MITE (Phytoseiulus macropilis) also
numerous on -undersides of foliage at Nanakuli. (Miyahira, FunaSaki). Larvae of
LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza spp.) Severely damaged foliage of large watermelon
field at Kahuku, Oahu; probably caused low yield. Damage heavy in tomato plantings
in Omapio and Kahului, Maui. (Yamamoto, Miyahira).
Fruits -— BLACK PARLATORIA SCALE (Parlatoria zizyphus) light to medium on mandarin
orange at Waianae, Oahu. (Chong).
Shade Trees - BROAD MITE (Hemitarsonemus latus) damaged leaves of many fiddlewood
trees (Citharexylum spinosum) at Kaneohe and Honolulu, Oahu. (Funasaki, Au).
LITCHI FRUIT MOTH (Cryptophlebia ombrodelta) seriously damaged terminal branches
of 2 seedlings of southern Soapberry for a new host record in Manoa Valley, Oahu,
in January and May. (Bianchi).
Beneficial Insects - Numerous adults of a TACHINA FLY (Trichopoda pennipes var.
pilipes) on flowers of wild spurge (Euphorbia geniculata) at Waianae, Oahu. (Nakao).
Miscellaneous Insects - PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) larvae heavy, up
to 4 in some boliS, on several wild cotton plants on Sand Island, Oahu; infested
approximately 75 percent of bolls collected June 29. (Funasaki, Suzukawa). Num-
erous VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga) adults flushed from undamaged corn
field at Nanakuli, Oahu. Two more females caught in separate residential areas
at Kaneohe and Kalihi Valley, Oahu. (Araki et al.). BANDED-WING GRASSHOPPER
(Trimerotropis pallidipennis) nymphs and adults numerous on weeds along borders
of Sugarcane fields at Ewa plantation, Oahu. (Wong et al.).
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VOL. 17, No 30 July 28, 1967
| Cooperative
ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS:
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
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Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 July 28, 1967 Number 30
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
ARMYWORM moths heavy in light traps in some areas. CORN LEAF APHID increasing on
corn or sorghum in several States; potential threat to corn crop in Ohio. POTATO
LEAFHOPPER of concern on Several crops; reduced hay yield in Pennsylvania;
increaSing in some areas. (pp. 665-667).
FALL ARMYWORM heavy in few areas; damage to corn, Sorghum, pastures, and Soybeans
reported. (pp. 668, 670, 673). CORN ROOTWORM larval damage Serious in Some corn
areas. (pp. 668-669). CHINCH BUG infesting corn and sorghum in Kansas and Neb-
raska; heavy on corn and St. Augustine grass in areas of Oklahoma. (pp. 668-669,
670).
PEA APHID very heavy on alfalfa in North Dakota and Minnesota; continues problem
in New Mexico, increaSing in Wisconsin. TARNISHED PLANT BUG economic on alfalfa
in Ohio, heavy in Michigan and New York. LYGUS BUGS increasing in Arizona,
retarding growth of alfalfa in Arkansas Valley, Colorado. (pp. 671-672).
BOLL WEEVIL required controls outside regularly infested area of western Tennessee
for first time Since 1950; heavy in Alabama, increasing in Florence area, South
Carolina. BOLLWORMS serious in western Tennessee; heavy in areas of Arkansas,
adults increasing in light traps in Georgia. (pp. 673-675).
BEAN APHID continues problem on beans in Southern Delaware, increaSing on beans
in southern New Jersey. (p. 677).
APPLE MAGGOT adult emergence heavy in several apple-growing areas. (p. 679).
Damage by a LEAF-MINING WEEVIL heavy on yellow-poplar in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
(p. 683).
MOSQUITOES heavy and annoying man in several States, cattle in many areas of
Wisconsin. (p. 685). FACE FLY heaviest in 3 years in Maryland; increasing in
Wisconsin. (p. 686).
GRASSHOPPERS heavy on large rangeland area in Lincoln County, New Mexico; controls
planned. (p. 688).
Reports in this issue are for week ending July 21 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 1967
HIGHLIGHTS: Continued dry, Pacific coast; light to moderate showers most other
areaS. Cool with warming trend becoming hot by weekend.
PRECIPITATION: Many areas from Rocky Mountains to Atlantic coast received light
rains early in the week and light to moderate showers over the weekend. Thunder-
showers hit Texas High Plains for 9th consecutive week. Some previously dry areas
of Texas received 4 to.8 inches from the thunderstorms, some of which were accom-
panied by damaging hail and wind. Many widely scattered spots over eastern half
of the Nation received heavy weekend Showers. Showers fell almost every day over
most of the Atlantic Coastal States, some being accompanied by damaging wind and
hail. Wide areas in Washington, Oregon, California, and western Nevada received
no rain. Most of Washington and the lower Rio Grande Valley in Texax suffered
from lack of rain.
TEMPERATURES: Temperatures averaged in the 70's over most of the Nation. Aver-
ages were generally slightly below normal except over the northern Great Plains
and most of New England. Minnesota averaged warmer than normal after 4 weeks of
cool weather and it was the warmest week of Summer in Iowa. Cool temperatures
prevailed over much of the Nation early in the week. Gradual warming brought
daily temperatures above normal by the weekend when afternoon temperatures from
the coastal ranges in the Far West to the Mississippi River were mostly above 90°,
and readings in the high 80's were common from the Mississippi eastward. With
warmer temperatures came increased humidity which made high temperatures more
noticeable. (Summary supplied by Environmental Data Service, ESSA).
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - MAINE - Larvae damaged hay at North Norway
June 27; population and injury light. First confirmed report of activity.
(Boulanger). MASSACHUSETTS - Total of 186 adults trapped July 8-14, maximum of
92 taken in one black light trap on east Wareham cranberry bog, Plymouth County.
(Crop Pest Cont. Mess., July 14). MARYLAND - Adults very heavy in blacklight
traps on Eastern Shore; averaged 376 per night week ending July 18 at Snow Hill,
Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). OHIO - Large flight July 6-19. Second-
generation larvae may be numerous enough next month to cause some damage. (Rose).
WISCONSIN - Second to fifth instars light in lodged oats in Dane County, light
damage to corn. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Light on corn in Dawson County.
(Pruess, July 14). COLORADO - Adults increased in light trap in Weld County.
(Engle et al.).
ASTER LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - WISCONSIN - As of third week in June,
aster yellows index 8 percent. lLeafhoppers continue high on lettuce and other
crops. Aster yellows occurred in one field despite spray program of 3 times
weekly. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Heavy throughout State. (Bath, Janes). MIS-—
SISSIPPI - Light on most grasses in cornfields. (Dinkins).
BEET LEAFHOPPER (Circulifer tenellus) - WASHINGTON - Nymphs numerous on sugarbeets
throughout State. Some curly top on beets and tomatoes in home gardens in Browns-
town, Yakima County. (Landis, July 17). CALIFORNIA - Inspection of tomatoes in
Tulare and Kern Counties completed. Curly top incidence less than one percent in
tomato-growing areas of Tulare County; approximately 8,000 plants checked in
numerous small patches totaling 191 acres. Tomatoes in Kern County not severely
infected probably due to heavy beet leafhopper population on large Russian thistle
acreage in county. Population averaged 150 per 10 sweeps on thistle between
Maricopa and Mettler in the San Emidio area. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). COLORADO - Remains
low, O-3 per Square foot, in Mesa, Montrose, and Delta Counties. Culy top low in
fields; ranged 0-3 percent per 100 plants. (Bulla).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - IDAHO - Larvae damaging corn in whorl and develop-
ing tassels in Wilder, Canyon County. (Homan, July 14). COLORADO - Moths increased
in light traps in Weld, Baca, and Otero Counties. (Engel et al.). NEBRASKA -
Larval infestation 4 percent in whorls of corn in field north of Auburn, Nemaha
County. (Lawson, Keith, July 10). OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy in grain sorghum
in Greer and Love Counties. Moderate in peanuts in Bryan County; light to moder-
ate in corn in Garvin County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Light in few fields
in southwest area. Increasing on grain sorghum in Miller County. Infested
fields in late bloom to early dough stage. In one field of broadcast Sorghum, 31
larvae found in 25 heads. In grain sorghum planted in rows, larvae ranged 29 to
75-80 per 10 row feet. Semi-open heads have twice the number of larvae of com-
pletely open heads. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). TEXAS - Larvae heavy in peanut field near
Grapeland, Houston County; about 50 percent defoliation. Larvae numerous on pea-
nuts near Waller, Waller County. Moderate to heavy on Coastal Bermuda grass pas-—
tures near Giddings, Lee County. (Spivey, nhichardson). SOUTH CAROLINA - In
Coastal Plains on some loose shuck corn varieties. (Nettles et al., July 18).
NEW YORK - Adult emergence in cages underway; none in traps in Hudson Valley.
Emergence predicted to be late and light due to cool temperatures. (N.Y. Wkly.
Rpt., July 14). MASSACHUSETTS - First adult moth of season in blacklight trap at
East Wareham July 13. (Crop Pest Cont. Mess.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - NEW JERSEY - Increasing in whorls and on
tassels of sweet corn in Cape May County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). MARYLAND - Light,
developing rapidly on tasseling corn in Several areas on Eastern Shore. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.). OHIO - Present over most of State. If populations build up before
tassels well emerged, much interference with pollination may occur, resulting in
barren ears. Corn development slow; height July 17 averaged 38 inches, 7 inches
below normal for date. (Ohio Crop and Weather Bull.). Widespread, light popula-
tions potential threat to corn crop. Infested all of grain sorghum at one
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location. (Barry). On field corn in Richland County (McGrew) and heavy on about
5 percent of plants in Holmes County field. Tassels beginning to emerge in ad-
vanced fields in northern counties. (Rose). INDIANA - Alates still moving from
Johnson grass into corn throughout State. Apterous colonies increased over last
period both in percent corn infested and number of aphids per plant (pretassel
stage). In northern half of State, infestations averaged 40 percent, numbers
range 6-85 (average 16) per plant; in southern half, infestations average 55 per-
cent, numbers range 8-1,000 (average 24) per plant. (Huber, Smith). ILLINOIS -
Percent infested plants by section: East 10, northeast 16, northwest 17, central
7, west-southwest 36 (1 percent heavily infested), east-southeast 31, southwest
7 percent heavily infested. (111. Ins. Rpt.). NEBRASKA - Large colonies on 96 |
percent of sorghum plants in Butler County. (Keith, Jansen). Winged adults light
on corn in Dawson County. (Pruess, July 14). Continues to buildup on corn and
sorghum. Large colonies, mostly wingless forms, on most sorghum checked in
Washington County. Still light but some large colonies developing on corn; up to
80 percent infested. (Keith). KANSAS - Light, averaged 50-100 per whorl, in corn
and sorghum in Washington, Republic, Jewell, and Smith Counties. Light to mod-
erate, 100-500 per whorl, in Brown County corn; 2,000-3,000 on occasional plant.
(Simpson). UTAH - Damaged barley at Newton, Cache County. (Roberts, Knowlton).
OKLAHOMA - Heavy on leaves of blooming sorghum in Greer County; heavy on sorghum
in Love County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). COLORADO - Appearing in Arkansas Valley corn,
but not economic. Trace population in Prospect Valley, Weld County. Present in
all sorghum checked in Arkansas Valley. (Schweissing et al.). MISSISSIPPI -
Alates infested 6.5 percent of mosaic-infested Johnson grass in Oktibbeha County;
30 percent colonized by apterous and alate forms. Mosaic disease infected 51-57
percent of late-planted corn in area. (Dinkins). ALABAMA - Heavy, seriously
damaging cornstalks in 18-acre field in Covington County. (Linder).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - NORTH DAKOTA - Ranged 200-2,500 (average 800)
per 100 sweeps on 8 to 10-inch flax in Grand Forks County; 18-50 (average 42) on
oats, flax, and wheat in Pierce, Rolette, and Ramsey Counties. (Brandvik). NEB-
RASKA - Yellowing of barley and wheat in Panhandle area. Averaged 50-60 per stem
in scattered areas. (Andersen, July 7).
PICKLEWORM (Diaphania nitidalis) - GEORGIA - First larvae of season in cucumbers
and squash, Spalding County. (Dupree).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - MISSOURI - Ranged 25-1,000+ per 10 sweeps on
alfalfa in north-central and northwest areas. Discolored alfalfa common through-
out northern areas. Damaged margins of Soybeans next to harvested alfalfa.
(Munson). WISCONSIN - Averaged 2 per sweep in Second-growth alfalfa in Columbia,
Dane, and Marquette Counties. Nymphs up to 75 percent of population in some
fields. Moderate on potatoes throughout State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS -
Adults and nymphs on soybeans 200 per 100 sweeps in west-southwest section. (I11l.
Ins. Rpt.). INDIANA - Uncut, Second-growth alfalfa in southern area shows much
yellowing; adults 5-20 per sweep. (Huber). MICHIGAN - Damage light to Severe in
poorly treated and untreated potatoes throughout State. (Janes). OHIO - Popula-
tions compounded with lack of moisture caused yellowing and loss of feed value
of second-growth alfalfa in many fields across State. Damage much more apparent
than normal. Seriously yellowed fields sampled in Knox, Tuscarawas, and Columbiana
Counties averaged 55, 49, and 50 per sweep, respectively. Unyellowed Licking
County field had 10 per sweep. (Rose). Damaged alfalfa in Fulton and Tuscarawas
Counties. (Mohr et al.). Second-growth alfalfa damaged; where third cutting to be
made, treatment justified if leafhoppers present. (Rose). VIRGINIA - Adults and
nymphs numerous on early soybeans in Hanover, New Kent, Gloucester, Middlesex,
Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties; ranged 1-30 per 10 feet of row. (Isakson).
MARYLAND - Adults and nymphs ranged 20-50 per sweep in several alfalfa fields in
Frederick County; damage medium to heavy. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). DELAWARE -
Increasing on Soybeans in all counties. Large increase apparent in Sussex County
lima bean fields. (MacCreary). NEW YORK - Numerous on alfalfa and birdsfoot
trefoil throughout State. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14). PENNSYLVANIA - Infesting
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second-crop alfalfa throughout State, reduced hay yield 0.5-0.75 ton per acre.
In Union County, averaged 55-60 adults per 10 sweeps in untreated fields, 1 per
10 sweeps in treated fields. (Gesell). Infesting snap beans and potatoes in
northwestern counties. (Adams, July 12). VERMONT - Heavy on beans; moderate on
legume forage throughout State; yellowing on forage margins. (MacCollom, July 17).
POTATO PSYLLID (Paratrioza cockerelli) - COLORADO - Low in potato-growing areas.
Numbers per 100 Sweeps vary O-4 in Arkansas Valley, O-1 in San Luis Valley, and
0-1 in Weld County. (Schweissing et al.).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - WISCONSIN - Marked increase occur-
red in sandy areas of western Dane County; averaged 25 per sweep. Averaged 3 per
sweep near Sauk City, Sauk County. Averaged 2 per sweep in central Columbia
County fields where none noted previous week. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - About
1 per 100 sweeps in Burt County alfalfa (Schalk, July 7); averaged 1 per sweep in
Washington County field (Keith). Averaged less than 1 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa
in Colfax County. (Keith, Jansen, July 13). KANSAS - Light, 1-10 per 10 sweeps,
at Cowley, Chautauqua, Montgomery, and Labette Counties. (Redding). None in any
alfalfa checked in north-central, northwest, west-central, and southwest districts.
(Simpson). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 800 per square foot of crown in alfalfa in Greer
County. Heavy in Murray County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Mostly light
general infestations noted in Bernalillo County alfalfa. Averaged 12-25 per 25
Sweeps. (Heninger). ARIZONA - Averaged 40-50 per 100 sweeps in some fields,
lighter in others in Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
TOBACCO BUDWORM (Heliothis virescens) - MARYLAND - Light, widespread on tobacco
inv ste Marys CountyaaGUemMdanmbntmeDept.))-
TOMATO HORNWORM (Manduca quinquemaculata) - COLORADO - Light on tomatoes in few
Arkansas Valley fields. (Schweissing) .
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (OStrinia nubilalis) - KANSAS - Leaf damage on 20-40 percent
of corn plants in Brown County fields. Larvae third and fourth instars; no adults
in Brown County blacklight traps since July 6. (Brooks, Simpson). Leaf damage
15-20 percent in Republic County corn. Larvae Second and third instars. (Simpson).
NEBRASKA - As of July 14, third and fourth instars damaged whorls in 10-15 percent
of corn plants in Nemaha County; 2-10 percent in Butler and Colfax Counties
(Keith et al.); 8-10 percent in Dixon County (Hill); 6 percent in Dawson County
(Pruess). Damaged sweet corn in Howard County (Pollard); ranged 50-80 percent in
Johnson and Saline Counties (Fardal). Whorl feeding extensive in some early
planted fields. Some controls still applied although many larvae entered plants.
Damaged 5-22 percent of plants checked in Washington County July 17. Infesta-
tions up to 80 percent reported in Sarpy, Johnson, and Saline Counties. (Keith,
Novotny). NORTH DAKOTA - First instars found on corn in Cass County. (Brandvik).
MINNESOTA - No egg masses in Southeast, south-central, or Southwest districts;
egg laying well underway in west-central and northwest districts, but counts
average 6.3 per 100 plants. Larvae first to fourth instar, mostly second and third,
in Southern area. Infestation generally low, 4-16 percent; some fields up to
50-60 percent infested. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Pupation underway in more
advanced areas. Most larvae in third stage but variation sufficiently large that
first-generation moth flight may be prolonged. Third instars most numerous in
southern and central counties. Larvae ranged 10-40 per 50 plants near Wisconsin
River in Dane and Sauk Counties; 1-20 in Columbia and Marquette Counties. Num-
bers generally higher in earlier corn. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). IOWA - Percent infesta-
tion and borers per 100 plants averaged as follows by area: Northeast, 23.4 and
34.6; northwest, 27 and 58.8; east-central, 24 and 27.4; west-central, 29.4 and
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70.5; southeast, 22.4 and 19.8; southwest, 36 and 64. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI -
Some scattered infestations of first brood in north-central area; 80-240 third
and fourth instars on 40-83 percent of plants. Entered stalks in northern areas.
Second and third instars of second-brood feeding on corn in southeast area. Egg
masses in susceptible fields. (Jones). ILLINOIS - Averaged 1.8 per 100 stalks in
Edwards and Wabash Counties, 1.6 in Crawford County. Moth emergence approximately
10 percent and pupation 80 percent in west-southwest section; 80 percent of first
generation pupated. Pupation 10-20 percent in central section, beginning in
northern section. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). INDIANA - First-generation adults in south-
west district; pupation in central districts. (Huber, Lehker). MICHIGAN - Larvae
heaviest in early planted corn, ranged 25-82 percent (average 58) of plants in
Lenawee County July 17. (Dowdy). OHIO - Damage to field corn continued. Infesta-
tion variable in Preble, Tuscarawas, Holmes, Ross, Pike, Wayne, Medina, Ashland,
Richland, and Knox Counties. (Barry et al.). Much damage on all plants in a Ross
County field and Pike County field. Egg masses indicate first-generation moth
emergence in southern area. Fourth and fifth instars and pupae on Pike County
corn. (Barry). Some fields in Wayne County averaged 50 percent damage; damage
very uneven in some fields. (Glass). Damaged up to 70 percent of plants in Wayne
County. (Barry). Infestations ranged 15-50 percent in Medina County. (Thoburn).
Larger than normal first generation may result in more damage to corn crop in
August and September by second-generation larvae. (Rose). SOUTH CAROLINA - Damag-
ing over State; apparently increasing. (Nettles et al., July 18). VIRGINIA -
Pupating in corn in Westmoreland County, 25 percent of stalks infested. Fourth
and fifth-instar infestation 0-20 percent in Hanover, New Kent, Gloucester,
Middlesex, and Richmond Counties. (Isakson). PENNSYLVANIA - Larval damage heaviest
on corn in south-central counties; 10-12 larvae per infested stalk; infestations
ranged 5-80 percent throughout State. (Menusan). NEW YORK - Larvae heavy on early
field corn in Ulster County, pupation begun. Larvae abundant in early untreated
sweet corn at Accord in Hudson Valley, heavy on sweet corn in Columbia and Rock-
land Counties. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14). MAINE - None found in southern area.
(Boulanger, July 14).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ALABAMA - First-generation
pupating in corn in Franklin, Lauderdale, and other northern counties; adults
emerging, laying eggs. Small second-generation larvae present in young corn
adjacent to older corn in Lauderdale County; older corn previously infested with
first-generation larvae; one stalk in each 6-10 infested. (McQueen). MISSOURI -
Second and third instars feeding on southeast area corn. Egg laying continues.
(Jones).
SOUTHERN CORNSTALK BORER (Diatraea crambidoides) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Some damage,
root rotting, and lodging in many fields. (Nettles et al., July 18).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Much damage to field
of grain sorghum near Wichita Falls, Wichita County; larvae sporadically heavy
over field. Destroyed smaller plants, damaged roots and lower portions of stalks
of older plants. (Hawes, Parker).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - TEXAS - Larvae heavy, damaging corn in
Coyanosa area, Pecos County; and infesting Sudan sorghum near Madisonville,
Madison County. Approximately 20 percent of Sudan foliage destroyed. (Kachtik
et al.). ARKANSAS - Larvae 12-15 per square foot in Clark County sorghum field.
Several fields of knee-high sorghum treated in Miller County; infestations
heaviest near bayous. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). ALABAMA - Larvae heavy and damaging
20-acre field of young corn in Lauderdale County in combination with young Second-
generation Southwestern corn borer larvae. Controls had been applied. Larvae
light and spotty in young corn in Green County field. (Burns, Hall). MARYLAND -
First adults of season taken July 12 in blacklight trap at Snow Hill, Worcester
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - MINNESOTA - Prepupae and some pupae in south-
west, south-central and central district corn fields. Larvae mostly third instar;
some first instar. Root damage ranged 0-75 percent; root rot, but no lodging,
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present. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). IOWA - Damage to corn serious in many areas. (Iowa
‘Ins. Sur.). KANSAS - Larvae ranged 17-25 per corn plant in Sherman County. No
adults present. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - D. virgifera and D. longicornis larvae
damaged treated corn, averaged 9-25 per plant, in Otoe, Nemaha, Richardson, and
Pawnee Counties. (Lawson, Keith, July 10). D. virgifera adults first observed
this season at Mead, Saunders County, (Munson, July 12), and in Dawson County
(Pruess, July 13). Pupae averaged 3 per 10 plants at Mead July 10. (Munson).
Larvae averaged 6-10 per plant in Butler and Colfax Counties. (Keith, Jansen, July
13). Larvae in untreated corn averaged 20 per plant at Concord, Dixon County.
(Hill, July 13). D. virgifera and D. longicornis continue to injure corn, although
peak probably past. Small Iarvae damaged Iate-planted corn in Butler County.
(Lawson, Keith). Adult emergence well underway at Mead; pupation 50-75 percent.
(Munson). In Dawson County, 5 percent pupated, about 40 percent prepupae. (Lawson).
Untreated corn at North Platte, Lincoln County, averaged about 20 larvae per
plant; 5 percent pupated, about 50 percent prepupae. One newly emerged adult
D. virgifera observed (Munson); no adults in panhandle area. (Hagen).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - MICHIGAN - Causing advanced
root damage and light goosenecKing of Stalks of corn in 3 fields checked. (Janes).
INDIANA - Trace numbers of adults in some central district corn. Adults in Boone
and Shelby Counties July 18 for first record of season. (Huber). MARYLAND -
First adults of season taken July 17 in tassel of field corn near Keymar, Carroll
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera)- COLORADO - Averaged 1 adult per 25
corn plants in Logan and Morgan Counties. No damage. (Hantsbarger). SOUTH
DAKOTA - First adults of season heavy in corn near Yankton, Yankton County, July
18. Emergence begun in Hutchinson County. (Kantack). MISSOURI - Root damage and
lodging severe in untreated northwest area fields. Adult emergence over 50 per-
cent in area; ranged 2-20+ per plant. (Munson).
CORN FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema pulicaria) - MARYLAND - Adults increasing generally
on field corn in Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
MAIZE BILLBUG (Sphenophorus maidis) - KANSAS - Severely damaged corn in Ford
County. (Gates).
CORN ROOT APHID (Anuraphis maidiradicis) - NEBRASKA - Infested about 20 percent
of corn plants at Mead, Saunders County. (Munson, July 14). MARYLAND - Stunted 2
acres of field corn near Betterton, Kent County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - MICHIGAN - Adults continue heavy in corn
throughout State. (Janes).
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged up to 1,000 per plant (mostly
nymphs) on sorghum checked near Lawton, Comanche County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
KANSAS - Ranged 1-20 per corn plant in Cowley, Chautauqua, Montgomery, and Labette
Counties. (Redding). NEBRASKA - Light to medium on corn and sorghum in Gage,
Pawnee, and Saline Counties. (McClure, Novotny, July 13, 18). OHIO - First in-
festations of corn for season July 18 in Preble and Richland Counties. (Wadlington,
McGrew) .
CONCHUELA (Pitedia ligata) - TEXAS - Damage heavy to heads of grain sorghum in
field near Port Lavaca, Calhoun County; ranged up to 16 bugs per head (average 1-6
per head). (Bales).
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - CONNECTICUT - Present on sweet corn
throughout State. (Savos).
SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - TEXAS - Very heavy, 100+ midges per head,
on late-blooming grain Sorghum in Brazos bottom, Brazos County. (Randolph).
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SMALL GRAINS
ENGLISH GRAIN APHID (Macrosiphum avenae) - NORTH DAKOTA - Increased on spring
wheat in east-central and Southeast districts. Ranged up to 20 (average 9) per
head in Cass and Richland Counties. Averaged 60 per 100 sweeps in oats in Rolette
and Ramsey Counties. (Brandvik). SOUTH DAKOTA - Nymphal and adult damage light on
wheat in north-central area; ranged 5-180 per head (average 10-30) in Day, Mar-
shall, Brown, Faulk, and Edmunds Counties. Predators and parasites numerous.
(Jones). COLORADO - Winged forms active on wheat with 5 percent foliage damage in
Delta County. (Sisson). NEVADA - Light on grain in Smith Valley, Lyon County.
(Martinelli). Averaged 12 per sweep in Paradise Valley, Humboldt County. (Cooney).
BARLEY THRIPS (Limothrips denticornis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Ranged up to 6 (average 3)
nymphs per leaf Sheath in headed barley in Benson, Towner, and Pierce Counties.
(Brandvik).
WHEAT MIDGE (Sitodiplosis mosellana) - PENNSYLVANIA - Larvae moderate on wheat in
Clinton County, Some fields with 10-20 percent shriveled kernels. (Gesell, July
11%) 3 :
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - TEXAS - Larvae heavy, damaging grass hay
crops near Milam, Sabine County. (Kachtik et al.). ALABAMA - Larvae heavy in
several isolated pastures and Johnson grass fields in Perry County. (Harriston,
Ledbetter). ;
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - OKLAHOMA - Caused much damage to experimental
sod plots in Stillwater, Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BLUEGRASS BILLBUG (Sphenophorus parvulus) - NEBRASKA - Larvae damaging lawns in
panhandle area. (Andersen, July 12).
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in St. Augustine grass in
Choctaw County. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
AN APHID (Forda olivacea) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on wild grass in Montalvo, Ventura
County. (CalemGoopremRpt))-
AN ARMORED SCALE (Odonaspis ruthae) - ALABAMA - Heavy and damaging Coastal Bermuda
grass in Dale County field. This scale insect, along with brown patch disease,
cauSing severe damage to one large field. (Estes et al.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - MAINE - At Norway and Kezar Falls, Oxford County,
for new county record. None found at South Paris or East Oxford. Additional
infestations found in Cumberland County at Westbrook and Scarboro. (Boulanger,
July 14). VERMONT - Larvae decreasing throughout State, damage very light. Adults
leaving fields for diapause sites. (MacCollom, July 17). NEW YORK - Light to
moderate on alfalfa throughout State; leaving fields for summer diapause Sites.
(N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14). MARYLAND - Larvae averaged 3 per sweep on alfalfa near
Thurmont, Frederick County; eggs heavy in stems of alfalfa near Salisbury, Wicom-
ico County. This is unusual for this time of season. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
MICHIGAN - Several larvae, 9 pupae, and one adult taken in Second-cutting alfalfa
in Lenawee County July 17; larvae and pupae represent first of these life stages
positively identified in State. (Dowdy). ILLINOIS - Economic damage expected
next year in most alfalfa south of line from Watseka to Hardin. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
MISSOURI - Randolph new county record on July 17. (Munson). MISSISSIPPI - One
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adult taken from 10-foot square soil sample in untreated Pontotoc County field;
one adult taken in 10-square foot soil sample in adjoining wooded area of same
county. No adults or larvae taken in 50 sweeps. (Dinkins). NEW MEXICO - Larvae
averaged 4-12 per 25 sweeps in alfalfa near Albuquerque, Bernalillo County.
(Heninger). COLORADO - Larvae appearing in few fields in Crowley, Otero, and
Pueblo Counties; 0-130 per 100 sweeps. In Western Slope counties, ranged 10-20
larvae per 100 sweeps on Second-cutting alfalfa. (Schweissing, Bulla). NEBRASKA -
Larvae ranged 0-7 (average 2), adults 1-4 (average 1) per 50 sweeps in Dawson
County alfalfa. (Nieman, July 13).
WEEVILS (Sitona spp.) - NEBRASKA - Ss. cylindricollis averaged about 2 per 100
sweeps on Sweetclover in Lancaster County. (Beland, July 7). CALIFORNIA - S.
flavescens collected on ladino clover at Galt, Sacramento County, July 5; has been
CauSing Serious damage. Normally minor pest of this host. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - NEVADA - Increasing in few hay fields in
Orovada, Humboldt County. (Cooney). ARIZONA - Adults very active in Gila Valley
and Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Averaging 1-3 larvae per 25
Sweeps in Bernalillo County alfalfa. (Heninger). NEBRASKA - Light, averaged less
than 1 per 10 sweeps, on Colfax County alfalfa. (Keith, Jansen, July 13). Aver-
aged 3 per 10 sweeps on Washington County alfalfa. (Keith).
WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - WASHINGTON - Larvae severely
damaging lentils in 2 fields near Pullman, Whitman County; 4-5 per square foot.
Damage Severe in home gardens. Annoying around homes. (Freeman, July 12).
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - COLORADO - Adults increased in light traps
in Baca and Otero Counties. (Schweissing, Campbell).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - COLORADO - Adults increased in light trap in
Weld County. (Engel et al.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - MARYLAND - Ranged 2-10 per 10 sweeps on
alfalfa in Frederick and Queen Annes Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
WEBWORMS (Loxostege spp.) - KANSAS - Ranged 5-30 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa in
Cowley, Chautauqua, Montgomery, and Labette Counties. (Redding).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - NEVADA - Averaged 30 per Sweep in Paradise
Valley alfalfa hay fields, varied 2-25 per sweep in seed fields and 30-200 in
hay fields in Orovada, Humboldt County. (Cooney). Varied 3-9 per sweep in hay
fields in Schurz, Mineral County. (Martinelli). ARIZONA - Counts as high as
500-600 per 100 sweeps in some fields, lighter in other areas in Cochise County.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Continues problem in Bernalillo County alfalfa;
ranged 0.25-0.33 cup per 25 sweeps. (Heninger). COLORADO - Continues low in
Arkansas Valley alfalfa; varied 0-700 per 100 sweeps, averaged less than 100.
Light to moderate on Western Slope, 400-1,200 per 100 sweeps. (Schweissing, Bulla).
KANSAS - Light, 20-50 per 10 sweeps, in alfalfa in Cowley, Chautauqua, Montgomery,
and Labette Counties. (Redding) Ranged 75-150 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa in
north-central and northwest districts. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Light on alfalfa in
Dawson County. (Nieman). Ranged 20-65, averaged about 40, per 10 sweeps on al-
falfa in Colfax County. (Keith, Jansen, July 13). Averaged 50 per 10 sweeps in
Washington County alfalfa. (Keith). NORTH DAKOTA - Heavy on alfalfa in east-
central and southeast districts; ranged 200-25,000 (average 7,500) per 100 sweeps
on 4 to 14-inch second-crop alfalfa in Cass and Richland Counties. Parasites and
predators light. (Brandvik). MINNESOTA - Ranged 2,800 to over 20,000 per 100
Sweeps on alfalfa. High count in northwest district, may become economic if
drought continues. Many fields show stress Symptoms and have extremely high
counts. Predator control low. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Increasing gradu-
ally in alfalfa; large variation from field to field. Ranged 1-40 per sweep in
Dane, Sauk, Bayfield, Columbia, and Marquette Counties; up to 80 percent winged.
Parasites and predators generally low, but Praon pequodorum (a braconid) very
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noticeable in some Marquette County fields. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEW YORK - Heavy
on alfalfa and birdsfoot treefoil throughout State. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14).
APHIDS (Aphis spp.) - WASHINGTON - A. fatjae heavy on lentils in Whitman County.
(Telford, July 17). MAINE - First colonies of A. craccae on wild vetch July 5
in Aroostook County. Colonies consisted of an alate female and 8-10 nymphs.
Vetch just coming into bloom. (Boulanger, July 14).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - WISCONSIN - Adults averaged 1-3 per sweep
in southern area alfalfa, nymphs up to 2 per sweep. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN -
Adults continue heavy in hay throughout State. (Janes). OHIO - Economic in some
alfalfa, especially fields grown from seed. Counts in Licking, Knox, Tuscarawas,
and Columbiana Counties averaged 1, 5, 2, and 1 per sweep July 16-19. Counts in
Franklin, Logan, Mercer, and Richland Counties averaged 1, 2, 3, and 1 per Sweep
July 11-15. (Rose). MARYLAND - Adults and nymphs heavy in 12 to 24-inch alfalfa
in Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEW YORK - Heavy in central area
alfalfa. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14). VERMONT - Adults averaged 1-2 per Sweep on
birdsfoot trefoil throughout State. (MacCollom, July 17).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Increase evident, up to 500 per 100 sweeps in
alfalfa. Some treatment on special seed alfalfa in Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur.). COLORADO - Counts vary 0-100 per 100 sweeps in Arkansas Valley alfalfa.
Serious in Kersey area, Weld County; retarding plant growth. (Schweissing, Urano).
NEBRASKA - Ranged 2-5 (averaged 3) per 10 sweeps on Colfax County alfalfa; aver-
aged 8 per 10 sweeps in Saunders County red clover. (Keith, Jansen, July 13).
Averaged about 7 per 10 sweeps in Washington County alfalfa. (Keith).
ALFALFA PLANT BUG (Adelphocoris lineolatus) - NEBRASKA - Ranged 3-10 (average 6)
per 10 sweeps on Colfax County alfalfa. (Keith, Jansen, July 13). Averaged 37 per
10 sweeps on Washington County alfalfa. (Keith). WISCONSIN - Adults average 2
and nymphs 5 per sweep in second-growth alfalfa in central counties. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). NEW YORK - Numerous in alfalfa in central area. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14).
VERMONT - Adults average 1-2 per sweep on birdsfoot trefoil throughout State.
(MacCollom, July 17).
RAPID PLANT BUG (Adelphocoris rapidus) - VERMONT - Adults average 1-2 per sweep on
birdsfoot trefoil throughout State. (MacCollom, July 17). NEW YORK - Numerous in
central area alfalfa. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14).
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus spumarius) - MISSOURI - Adult collected from red
clover in Schuyler County July I8. This is a new county record. (Munson). WIS-
CONSIN - Adults numerous throughout southern area, average 6-20 per sweep. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.). VERMONT - Adults heavy (average 5-10 per sweep) on birdsfoot trefoil
throughout State. (MacCollom, July 17).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Ranged 150-200
per 100 sweeps in Yuma County alfalfa, 75-100 in Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop.
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SOYBEANS
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - ILLINOIS - Adults 5 per 100 sweeps in
west-southwest section. (111. Ins. Rpt.). . VIRGINIA - Light in Hanover, New Kent,
and Gloucester Counties; average 4 per 20 feet of row. (Isakson).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - VIRGINIA - Larvae ranged 4-30 per 10
feet of row in Gloucester, Middlesex, Hanover, and Richmond Counties. (Isakson).
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SOUTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - ILLINOIS - Adults
35 per 100 sweeps in west-Southwest Section. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
A GRAPE COLASPIS ess Se ) - MISSOURI - Counts in southeast area averaged 10
per 10 sweeps. (Jones
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ALABAMA —- Girdling by
adults and nymphs causing few waiSt-high plants to fall in Greene County. Girdl-
ing light and spotted in Pickens County. Heavy girdling caused loss of stalks in
Sumter County field. Heavy girdling and breaking of plants by light winds and
cultivation equipment in Washington County. (McDonald et al.). ARKANSAS - Adults
ranged 8-26 (average 15) per 100 sweeps in Hempstead County, nymphs 48-153 (aver-
age 113) per 15 row feet. Girdling ranged 7-15 percent (average 10). (Ark. Ins.
Sur.)
THRIPS - DELAWARE - Increasing rapidly throughout State. (MacCreary). ILLINOIS -
Averaged 480 per 100 sweeps in west-southwest section. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) =- TEXAS -— Heavily damaged foliage near
Mauriceville, Orange County. (Kachtik et al.). ARKANSAS - Decreasing throughout
State. Few fields treated in Clark and Hot Spring Counties. Heaviest infesta-
, tion 48 larvae on 30 row feet of 8 to 10-inch plants in Hot Spring County; none
in nearby 2 to 3-inch plants. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
AN ARMYWORM - MISSISSIPPI - Heavy in Sharkey and Yazoo Counties; 1 larva per plant
with moderate leaf damage. (Dinkins).
WEBWORMS (Loxostege spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Damage heavy in Scattered areas of Wagoner
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
STALK BORER (Papaipema nebris) - MINNESOTA - Damaging marginal rows in Le Sueur
County. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.)
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) -— GEORGIA - Larvae damaging in
Turner County. (Hall). TEXAS - Larvae Sporadically heavy in Brazos County.
(Hawes, Parker).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ILLINOIS - Larvae 17.5 per 100 sweeps in west-
Southwest section. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - MARYLAND - First larvae of season found at
Churchill, Queen Annes County, July 12. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). DELAWARE - Averaged
24 per 15 row feet in southern Sussex County field; injury light. (MacCreary).
ALABAMA - Few larvae found on foliage in Greene County field. (McDonald, et al.).
PEANUTS
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Larvae sporadically
heavy in Erath County. (Hawes, Parker) .
GRANULATE CUTWORM (Feltia subterranea) - ALABAMA - Damage light in several Dale
County fields. (Baldwin et a
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Heavy in treated and untreated
fields in Florence area, ranged 0.2-20.7 percent in treated plots, 27.5-29.9 per-
cent in untreated plots July 12. Increasing rapidly; adults ranged 0-4 per 100
Squares and larval infestations ranged 1.3-24.7 percent in treated plots. (Taft
et al., July 19). TENNESSEE - Conditions ideal for buildup. Percent punctured
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squares ranged 10-95 (average 31) in southern counties, all fields in area
infested July 14. Overwintered weevils dying; new generation emerging in older
cotton in western area; expected in late cotton. Averaged 27 percent punctured
squares in treated and untreated fields in regularly infested area. Infestation
2 percent in Dyer County; very unusual for time of year. Weevils found outside
regularly infested portion of cotton-growing area in sufficient numbers to require
control for first time since Survey begun in 1950. (Locke). GEORGIA - Punctured
squares 32 percent in untreated cotton, Spalding County. (Beckham). ALABAMA -
Populations as heavy aS in past years throughout State. Adult emergence of first,
second, and overlapping generations heavy. Square damage from feeding and egg
laying ranged 80-100 percent in poorly controlled fields, 5-20 percent where
controls consistent. Overwintered adults laying eggs on young plants in northern
area. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Second-generation emergence underway in Southern
delta area, ranged 2-22 percent (average 10) in 12 Yazoo County fields. (Dinkins).
Punctured squares found in 26 of 35 fields in delta counties; percent punctured
squares for all fields averaged 5 (range 0-4), slight decrease from previous week.
First-generation weevils still increasing. (Furr et al.). LOUISIANA - Ranged 1-3
percent (average 1.2) in 63 of 134 fields in Madison Parish. Percent punctured
squares ranged 2-58 {average 19.9) in 134 fields. Percent damaged squares ranged
2-14 (average 6.4) in 126 fields. (Cleveland et al., July 20). TEXAS - Increasing
in Waco area, averaged 16.1 percent (maximum 30.6) punctured squares in 17 treated
fields and 40.9 percent (maximum 89) punctured squares in 6 untreated fields.
(Cowan et al.). ARKANSAS - First-generation increasing, heaviest in east-central
area and along Crawleys Ridge in eastern section. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA -
Percent punctured squares ranged 70-100 in Muskogee County, up to 25 in Coal
County, moderate to heavy in Garvin and Marshall Counties, light in Bryan County,
11-35 in Tillman County, 25-75 in Greer County, 2-3 in Washita County, light in
Grady County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Very light in Florence area, larvae
ranged 0-0.4 percent in treated plots, 0-1.5 percent in untreated plots. Total of
62 H. zea moths taken in light trap, no H. virescens,July 12. Light in Florence
area, larvae ranged 0-0.75 percent in treated plots. H. zea moths totaled 22 and
H. virescens 2 in light trap. (Taft et al., July 19). GEORGIA - Adults increasing
ain Tight traps in Tift County; 249-1,101 in 7 days. (Copeland). ALABAMA - Eggs
and larvae very light in all fields throughout State. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI -
H. zea and H. virescens larvae in 11 of 12 fields in Yazoo County; ranged 0-5
(average 2) per 100 terminals. Punctured squares ranged 1-5 (average 2.5) per
100 in 7 of 12 fields; eggs present in 5 of 12 fields; averaged 2 per 100 terminals.
(Dinkins). Injured squares found in 31 of 35 fields in delta counties. Percent
injury averaged 3.7 (range 0-14) for all fields; slight decrease from previous
week. Apparently between generations. (Furr et al.). TENNESSEE - Damage light
to squares in western area, larvae or eggs ranged 1-8 per 100 terminals July 14.
Much more serious in regular boll weevil infested portion of western area than
where weevil not a probiem at this time. Probably result of using insecticide
for weevil control not effective for bollworms. This has been the case in most
instances in past. Ranged 1-3 larvae or eggs per 100 terminals in infested fields.
(Locke). ARKANSAS - Heavy in southeast, southwest, and central areas. Controls
unsatisfactory in one Lafayette County field after 3 applications. Several growers
reported difficulty jn obtaining satisfactory control. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). LOUIS-
IANA - Percent infestation 1-3 (average 1.4) in 94 of 134 fields in Madison ~~
Parish. Eggs found in 72 fields; infestation ranged 1-7 percent (average 2.1).
Larvae found in 22 fields; infestation ranged 1-3 percent (average 1.5). Moth
activity light; 30 H. zea and 1 H. virescens taken in light trap. (Cleveland et
al., July 20). TEXAS - Infestations decreased in Waco area as most cotton no
longer attractive. In 18 treated fields, eggs averaged 1.4 (ranged 0-12.5)
and larvae averaged 0.7 (range 0-3) per 100 terminals. In 7 untreated fields
eggs averaged 2 (range 0-8) and larvae 0.4 (range 0-1.75) per 100 terminals.
Injured squares averaged 2.7 percent (maximum 11.5) in 17 treated fields and
2.2 percent (maximum 7.75) in 6 untreated fields. Injured bolls averaged 4.7
percent (maximum 18) in 17 treated fields and 8 percent (maximum(19.75) in 6
untreated fields. Of 230 larvae, 29 were H. virescens. (Cowan et al.).
OKLAHOMA - Infestations 0-15 percent in Greer and Tillman Counties, light
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in Bryan, Marshall, and Grady Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Light
to very light in Eddy County. (Hare). Generally light in Dona Ana County. (Camp-
bell). ARIZONA - Light in many fields in Yuma County, some treatments made in
conjunction with Pectinophora gossypiella and Lygus spp. applications. Some
controls for H. zea underway in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Scattered infestations in
Florence area. (Taft et al., July 12).
COTTON SQUARE BORER (Strymon melinus) - TENNESSEE - Light damage to squares in
western area. (Locke, July 14).
APHIDS - SOUTH CAROLINA - Light to moderate in Florence area weeks ending July 12
and July 19. (Taft et al.). TENNESSEE - Light in terminals throughout western
area, heavy on some isolated plants. (Locke). MISSISSIPPI - Increasing due to
cool weather in delta counties; problem in isolated spots. (Furr et al.). MIS-
SOURI - Aphis gossypii light in 12 of 321 fields scouted. (Jones).
FLEAHOPPERS - LOUISIANA - Ranged 1-3 percent (average 1.6) in 28 of 68 fields in
Madison Parish. (Cleveland et al.). OKLAHOMA - Psallus seriatus heavy in Bryan
County, moderate in Garvin and Greer Counties, light in WaShita County. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.). TEXAS - P. seriatus averaged 2.9 (maximum 8) per 100 terminals in
13 treated fields and 4.8 (maximum 10.5) in 4 untreated fields in Waco area.
(Cowan et al.). NEW MEXICO - Spanogonicus albofasciatus damaging fields. (Camp-
bell).
PLANT BUGS - MISSOURI - Up to 16 per 100 terminals in 216 of 316 fields. (Jones).
TENNESSEE - Moderate damage to small squares throughout western area July 14.
Light damage over western area, controls unnecessary at present. (Locke). LOUISI-
ANA - Lygus lineolaris found in 65 of 68 fields in Madison Parish, ranged 1-7
percent (average 3.2). (Cleveland et al., July 20).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Treatments continued in Yuma County; damaging
many fields in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO -
Damaging. (Campbell).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MISSISSIPPI - Increasing in most areas of delta
counties, except where rains checked development. (Furr et al.). SOUTH CAROLINA -
Light in Florence area July 12, light to medium July 19. (Taft et al.). TENN-
ESSEE. - Infestations spotty, few new July 14. Increasing in western area around
fields infested in 1966; spot control still justified. (Locke). MISSOURI - Spotty
in 3 of 321 fields. (Munson).
TOBACCO
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - MARYLAND - Colonies developing steadily,
more widespread on tobacco in Calvert and St. Marys Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
SUGARBEETS
BEET WEBWORM (Loxostege sticticalis) - MINNESOTA - Adult flight in northwest
district, no eggs or larvae yet. (Minn. Ins: Rpt.). COLORADO - Light in fields
in Arkansas Valley and Weld County. (Schweissing, Alldredge). Adults increased
in light traps in Weld County. (Engel et al.).
CLOVER CUTWORM (Scotogramma trifolii) - IDAHO - Heavy, damaging fields in Elmore
County. (Portman, July 14).
STINK BUGS - COLORADO - Continue to appear in Several fields of eastern Prowers
County, range 0-4 per plant. Damage not evident. (Schweissing). KANSAS - Thyanta
punctiventris ranged 0-3 per plant in Wallace and Hamilton County fields. (Simp-
son).
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BEET LEAF MINER (Pegomya betae) - MINNESOTA - Eggs and larvae light in Kittson
and Marshall Counties. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
TEN-LINED JUNE BEETLE (Polyphylla decemlineata) - NEBRASKA - Larvae damaged sugar-
beets planted on pastureland in panhandle area. (Hagen).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - PENNSYLVANIA - Adults, larvae,
and eggs heaviest in past 20 years. Damage Tight on potatoes and tomatoes in
eastern half of State. (Gesell). NEW YORK - Larvae numerous on potatoes in Suffolk
County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14). NEBRASKA - Averaged 4 larvae per potato plant
at Mead, Saunders County. (Munson, July 10).
FLEA BEETLES - COLORADO - Adults appearing in Arkansas Valley potato fields;
5-100 per 100 sweeps. (Schweissing). NEBRASKA - Epitrix tuberis averaged 25-30
per sweep in untreated potato fields in panhandle area. (Andersen, July 7).
MAINE ~ Epitrix cucumeris numbers and damage moderate at Ellsworth, Orono, Jones=
boro, and Several other Locations on general garden plants. Seriously damaged
tomato field in South Paris. (Boulanger, July 14).
POTATO APHID (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) - VIRGINIA - Present on tomatoes in Floyd,
Tazewell, and Warren Counties. (McDonald et al.). Very heavy on early tomatoes
in Westmoreland County; infestation 100 percent. (Ptucha, Isakson). PENNSYLVANIA -
Very heavy on tomatoes in Columbia, Northumberland, and Union Counties. (Gesell).
COLORADO ~- Increased rapidly on potatoes in Arkansas Valley; range 25-8,000 per
100 sweeps. (Schweissing).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - NEW JERSEY - Increasing on pepper near Elm,
Camden County; common on tomatoes throughout State. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). MARY-
LAND - Light on peppers near Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U Md., Ent. Dept.).
NEBRASKA - Averaged 40-50 per sweep in untreated potato fields in panhandle area.
(Andersen, July 7).
Potato Aphids in Maine - Populations still small on untreated potato foliage at
Presque Isle, but increasing rapidly. Numbers of Macrosiphum euphorbiae and Myzus
persicae per plant 6 times as large as previous week; percent of plants infested.
4 and 8 times, respectively. Numbers and percent of plants infested by Aphis
nasturtii 4 times as large as previous week. By 3-leaf method, 85 percent of
plants infested with average of 3.8 aphids per plant. Aphis nasturtii dominant,
followed by Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Myzus persicae, and Acyrthosiphon solani.
Potato aphids killed by entomogenous fungi first found July 18; some increase in
prevalence of dead and diseased specimens observed since that date. (Shands et
ali:
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - NEVADA - This species and an unspecified cut-
worm required treating of potatoes in Mason Valley, Lyon County. (Batchelder,
Martinelli). ALABAMA - Light infestation in tomato fields in St. Clair County
declining due to disease. Few adults depositing eggs; new generation expected to
be light. (McQueen).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - MARYLAND - Adults increasing in blacklight traps
on Eastern Shore; averaged 18 per night at Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.). NEW JERSEY - Adults increasing in light traps throughout State.
‘(Ins.-Dis.- Newsltr.).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - NEBRASKA - Larvae and pupae in 10-15
percent of potato plants in Lincoln, Lancaster County. (Peterson, Keith).
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TOMATO FRUITWORM (Heliothis zea) - NEBRASKA - Infesting greenhouse tomatoes near
Gretna, Sarpy County. (Raun, July 12). GEORGIA - Light in tomatoes in Spalding
County. (Dupree).
WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - CALIFORNIA - Early moth
flights indicated serious problem this Season, Larval infestations verify predic-
tion. Damage heavy in Tulelake potato plantings, Siskiyou County; local infesta-
tions in Lassen County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - GEORGIA - Heavy on tomatoés._ in home garden,
Clark County (Jordan); heavy in Clark County tomato field (Nolan).
BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - MAINE - Adults and damage heavy at
Fryeburg, Oxford County. Heavier than previous years. Activity reported heavy
at other locations. (Boulanger, July 14). GEORGIA - Pupae on lima beans; new-
generation adults emerging in Spalding County. (Dupree). ALABAMA - Emergence
heavy in old beans in home and commercial plantings in De Kalb County. (Leeper
et al.). NEBRASKA - Averaged 1 egg mass per 3 bean plants; 40-50 eggs per mass
in panhandle counties. Controls applied. (Hagen, July 13). COLORADO - Eggs,
larvae, and adults 1-10 per bean plant in Weld, Morgan, and Logan Counties;
controls recommehded. Larvae appearing in Otero and Pueblo Counties; infestations
in many fields appear arrested; no egg laying or hatching. (Hantsbarger et al.).
PALE-STRIPED FLEA BEETLE (Systena blanda) - NEBRASKA - Moved from beets to field
beans in Scotts Bluff County. (Hill, Hagen, July 7)» Damaged field beans in
Sheridan County. (Peters, Hagen, July 14).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - PENNSYLVANIA - Adults heavy on snap beans in
Erie County. (Adams, July 12).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - ALABAMA - Larvae heavy, 1 per
5 row feet, and damaging 5-acre Stand of peaS in 2 to 3-leaf stage in St. Clair
County. (McQueen). GEORGIA - Light to moderate on field peas in Washington County.
(Andrews, Harris). ’
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae, probably this species,
medium and damaging foliage on 60-acre planting of garbanzo beans in Santa Maria,
Santa Barbara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - MICHIGAN - Adult emergence light, 9 taken
in Livingston County and 5 in Saginaw County light traps. (Newman, Janes).
BEAN APHID (Aphis fabae) - DELAWARE - Continues problem in many Sussex County lima
bean fields; common in home gardens in various areas. (MacCreary). NEW JERSEY -
Increasing on beans in southern counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - WISCONSIN - Increasing gradually in late peas.
Ranged 1-40 per Sweep in Dane, Sauk, Columbia, and Dodge Counties; more in podded
peas ready for harvest. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - NEW JERSEY - Abundant on beans throughout
southern counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - GEORGIA - Heavy on field peas in Gwinnett County.
(Baughman) .
SEED-CORN MAGGOT (Hylemya platura) - MAINE - Active in bean fields but damage not
apparent due to weak Stands; not Serious. (Boulanger, July 14).
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SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MARYLAND - Light to medium in 3 lima bean fields
in Dorchester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
CUCURBITS
STRIPED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Acalymma vittatum) - MAINE - Two Separate initial infes-
tations on cucumber treated successfully, but numerous migrant forms made retreat—
ment necessary. Secondary infestation heavy. (Boulanger, July 14). RHODE
ISLAND - Numerous in curcubit planting in Warwick, Kent County. (Hartley,
Mathewson). ALABAMA - Adults heavy on squash, cucumber, and watermelon in De
Kalb County; increasing on cucumber in Dallas County. (Leeper, Alsobrook).
NEBRASKA - Averaged 6 adults per cucumber plant in Custer County. (Beland,
July 8). Adults common on squash, averaged 1 per flower. (Peterson, Keith).
SQUASH BUG (Anasa tristis) - ALABAMA - Heavy damage in commercial squash areas of
De Kalb County. ExcesSive rains prevented good control. (Leeper et al.).
MELON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - DELAWARE - Moderately injured cucumbers in southern
New Castle County. (MacCreary). OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy numbers damaged
cantaloup, watermelon, and cucumber in Garvin, Love, Cotton, and Washita Counties.
(Okilal. Coops Sue»).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
ARTICHOKE PLUME MOTH (Platyptilia carduidactyla) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on
artichokes at Ukiah, Mendocino County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
LEAF MINER FLIES - Georgia - Severe on okra in Macon County (Cates); light on
okra and field peas in Washington County. (Andrews, Harris)
THRIPS - NEW MEXICO - Mostly nymphs averaged 10-30 per onion plant near Albuquer-
que, Bernalillo County. (Heninger). Controls applied to onions around Socorro,
Socorro County. (Campbell). COLORADO Thrips tabaci ranged 0-60 per onion
plant throughout Arkansas Valley; damage continues where numbers high.
(Schweissing) .
INSECT DETECTION
New State Record
A DRYWOOD TERMITE (Kalotermes approximatus) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Collected at Avon-
dale, Charleston County, April 20 by C. A. Wilson and R. B. Hancock. Det. by
D. R. Smith. (Nettles et al.).
New County Records
AN ARMORED SCALE (Aonidiella taxus) - FLORIDA - Adults infested leaves of yew
podocarpus, Podocarpus macrophyllus in nursery at St. Cloud, Osceola County.
(Crews, Holley, July 18).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - MAINE - Oxford County. MISSOURI - Randolph
County. (p. 670).
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus spumarius) - MISSOURI - Schuyler County. (pp. 672)F
EUROPEAN PINE SHOOT MOTH (Rhyacionia buoliana) - NEW HAMPSHIRE —- Belknap County.
(p. 684).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - WASHINGTON - Skagit and Klickitat Counties. (p. 686).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - PENNSYLVANIA - Lycoming County. (p-. 689).
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DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - MAINE - Low; no problem yet. (Boulanger,
July 14). CONNECTICUT - Increasing on unsprayed apples at New Haven, New Haven
County; infestation similar to 1966 at Storrs, Tolland County. (Savos, July 14).
NEW YORK - Two larval entries in treated apple orchard in Clinton County July
12. First-generation emergence completed, second-generation under tree bands in
Monroe County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.). MARYLAND - Second-generation larvae entering
apples at Hancock, Washington County July 18. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). INDIANA -
New entries of second summer brood in apple fruit at Vincennes. Thirteen males
in 20 virgin female traps compared to 6, week before; first summer-brood emergence
continues. (Dolphin, July 17). WISCONSIN - Thirteen moths in Madison, Dane
County, light trap July 12-18. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - All stages in
unsprayed orchards in central and southeast areas; numerous new entries noted.
(Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.). NEW MEXICO - Serious in poorly treated and untreated
apple orchards in Bernalillo County; damaged 75-90 percent of fruit. (Heninger).
A PEACH TREE BORER (Sanninoidea sp.) - NEW MEXICO - Heaviest on peach trees,
lighter on flowering varieties of plum and ornamental apricots; 10-75 percent
of checked trees infested. (Heninger).
LESSER PEACH TREE BORER (Synanthedon pictipes) - INDIANA - Capture of 143 males
at Vincennes orchard comparable to 125 of previous week. (Dolphin, July 17).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - INDIANA - Colonies of second summer brood
feeding on unsprayed apple trees at Vincennes. (Dolphin, July 17). Small
webs ranged 3-12 per tree on hickory, walnut, sycamore, and neglected fruit
trees from Evansville to Vincennes in west-southwest district. (Huber).
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - MAINE - Cage emergence underway July 4.
Low to date due to excessive soil moisture in cages. (Boulanger). VERMONT -
Active throughout State. (MacCollom, July 17). CONNECTICUT - Adult emergence
heavy on apple at New Haven, New Haven County. Light emergence on late ripening
varieties in Bethel, Fairfield County; Glastonbury, Hartford County; Storrs,
Tolland County; Woodstock, Windham County. (Savos, July 14). NEW. YORK -
Decreasing in Columbia County traps. Adult emergence 25 percent females and 75
percent males in Monroe County. Increasing in Niagara County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
July 14). INDIANA - Four bait boards at unsprayed Vincennes orchard captured
641 compared to 40 and 125 preceding 2 periods, respectively. Emergence of
overwintering adults increasing. (Dolphin, July 17). WISCONSIN - Steady adult
increase in most areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Adults in Faribault, North
Saint Paul, Rochester, and Minnetonka area during past week. Counts of 12 and 6
trapped adults in abandoned orchard near Rochester never so high before; counts
of 6 and 13 per trap in Minnetonka area orchard. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
APPLE APHID (Aphis pomi) - MAINE - Rapid increase in numbers and infestation
loci. Occurrence still spotty in many locations; light to moderate on some
trees next to virtually uninfested trees. (Boulanger, July 14). CONNECTICUT -
Light in apple orchards throughout State. (Savos, July 14). NEW YORK - Damaging
apples in eastern and western areas. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 17). MARYLAND -
Terminal infestation heavy in several apple orchards in Hancock, Washington
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). COLORADO - Persistent on young apple trees in
Delta County despite sprays. (Sisson).
WOOLLY APPLE APHID (Eriosoma langigerum) - NEW MEXICO - Moderate to heavy and
widespread on new twigs, pruning wounds, and terminal growth in apple orchards
at Albuquerque, Bernalillo County. (Heninger). Heavy on apple trees through
Hondo Valley, Lincoln County. (Campbell). NEW JERSEY - Infesting bark cracks and
roots of apple in old commercial block near Cedar Brook, Camden County; common in
old orchards. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
ROSY APPLE APHID (Dysaphis plantaginea) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs and adults heavy on
apple trees in Cedarville, Modoc County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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BLACK CHERRY APHID (Myzus cerasi) - COLORADO - Infesting most tip growth of
cherries in Paonia area, Delta County; foliage damage 50 percent. Migrating
to alternate hosts. (Sisson).
SAN JOSE SCALE (Aspidiotus perniciosus) - NEW YORK - Heavy on poorly treated
Columbia County apple orchards. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14). MARYLAND - Heavy
in deserted apple orchard near Hancock, Washington County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
PLUM CURCULIO (Conotrachelus nenuphar) - MICHIGAN - Larvae unusually abundant in
cherry orchards in Berrien and Van Buren Counties. (Boldt). INDIANA - Some
larvae remain in ripening peaches at Vincennes. (Dolphin, July 17).
A WEEVIL (Phyllobius oblongus) - PENNSYLVANIA - Adults common on apple trees in
northwestern counties. Moderately damaged foliage. (Adams, July 11).
PEAR-SLUG (Caliroa cerasi) - NEW MEXICO - Feeding on foliage of sour and sweet
cherry, plums, pear, and variety of cotoneaster at Albuquerque, Bernalillo
County. (Heninger).
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - MAINE - Third generation eggs should hatch
week of July 16. Mobile forms July 13 almost adults. Populations showing strong
potential for high numbers. (Boulanger). CONNECTICUT - Very light in apple
orchards throughout State. (Savos, July 14). NEW JERSEY - Light in apple
orchards throughout State; heavy on untreated block near Sicklerville, Camden
County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). NEW YORK - Moderate in Ulster County, increasing
in Columbia and Clinton Counties, heavy for Monroe County, and light in other
areas. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14). OHIO - Damage not severe but rapid increase
expected during hot weather. Averages on apple in Fairfield, Wayne and Licking
Counties ranged 4-40 mites per leaf. (Holdsworth et al.). INDIANA - Control
required in southeastern area apple and peach orchards. Ranged up to 18 mobile
forms per leaf; eggs and nymphs present. (Matthews). Unspratyed block at
Vincennes averaged 0.15 adult. 2.8 immature stages, and 12.7 eggs per leaf.
(Dolphin, July 17). MISSOURI - Moderate in central and western area. (Wkly.
owe Wes Crs, )).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW YORK - Moderate in Ulster County, increasing
in Columbia and Clinton Counties, and heavy in Monroe County. Generally more
numerous than Panonychus ulmi. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 14). CONNECTICUT - T.
urticae very light in apple orchards throughout State. (Savos, July 14). NEW
JERSEY - Heavy on apple near Elm and Sicklerville, Camden County. (Ins.-Dis.
Newsltr.). MISSOURI - Very heavy on apples in southeastern part of State.
(Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.). COLORADO - T. urticae remains low in apple, pear, and
peach orchards. Frequent showers checked increase to high levels; controls used
in cover sprays. (Bulla)
APPLE RUST MITE (Aculus schlechtendali) - MAINE - Infestations and damage evident
in most areas of State arrected last year. (Boulanger, July 12).
PEACH SILVER MITE (Aculus cornutus) - NEW JERSEY - Prevalent in commercial peach
orchard near Sicklerville, Camden County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
ORCHARD MITES - NEW MEXICO - Heavy on untreated orchards in Hondo Valley. Trees
becoming brown. (Campbell). MARYLAND - Control good in Washington County apple
orchards. Qe Mdternite Depts) i:
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - MISSOURI - Nearly full-grown larvae
defoliated some walnut trees in south-central area. (Craig). OHIO - Feeding
on walnut foliage. Nearly fully developed larvae on walnut in Delaware County;
defoliation not significant. (Lincoln, July 17).
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CALICO SCALE (Lecanium cerasorum) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy locally on walnut trees in
Pinole, Contra Costa County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - GEORGIA - Adults on Dougherty County pecan.
(Tedders).
A TEPHRITID FLY (Rhagoletis suavis) - OHIO - Adults caught on sticky-board traps
July 13 in Wayne County; emergence in full progress by July 20. (Still).
CITRUS
Citrus Insect Situation in Florida - Mid-July - CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllocoptruta
Oleivora) infested 68 percent of groves (norm 54 percent); 44 percent economic
(orm 30 percent). Population above average and approaching summer peak. Will
be in high range in most districts through mid-August. Population will be higher
on fruit than on leaves. Highest districts south, west, north, and central.
TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi) infested 80 percent of groves (norm 75
percent); 58 percent economic (norm 52 percent). Population decreased but still
above average and will continue in high range through July. Highest districts
central, south, west, and east. CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) infested 57
percent of groves (norm 74 percent); 27 percent economic (norm 46 percent).
Population below normal and in moderate range in most areas. Some heavy
infestations in all districts. Decrease expected. Highest districts west
and east. GLOVER SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii) infested 84 percent of groves;
34 percent economic. Population above normal and in high range. Decrease
expected. Highest districts south, east, central, and west. PURPLE SCALE (L.
beckii) infested 72 percent of groves; 6 percent economic. Population below
average and in moderate range in all districts. Highest district central.
BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae) - infested 89 percent of groves; 73 percent
economic. Population above normal and approaching summer peak. Decrease from
present high level expected in August. All districts high. CHAFF SCALE
(Parlatoria pergandii) infested 76 percent of groves; 8 percent economic.
Continues below average and in moderate range; decrease expected. Highest
districts east and central. YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) infested 76
percent of groves; 6 percent economic. Population below normal and will remain
in moderate range. Very few infestations will be important. Highest district
central. MEALYBUGS infested 77 percent .of groves; 30 percent economic.
Population near normal; will drop from high range by end of July and continue
decrease. Highest districts east, south, and central. WHITEFLIES infested
71 percent of groves; 18 percent economic. Population near average. Decrease
expected. (W. A. Simanton (Citrus Expt. Sta., Lake Alfred)).
CITRUS THRIPS (Scirtothrips citri) - ARIZONA - Treatments continue for protection
of new growth in nurseries and young plantings in Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
A LEAF ROLLER MOTH (Platynota stultana) - ARIZONA - Treatments necessary in Yuma
County nurseries. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.)
SMALL FRUITS
CRANBERRY FRUIT WORM. (Acrobasis vaccinii) - MASSACHUSETTS - First peak of season
at East Wareham, Plymouth County, cranberry bogs July 11-14. (Crop Pest Cont.
Mess.). NEW JERSEY - Adults heavy on cranberry throughout State. (Ins.-Dis.
Newsltr.).
CRANBERRY GIRDLER (Crambus topiarius) - MASSACHUSETTS - Adult flights heavy
throughout cranberry area of Plymouth and Barnstable Counties. (Crop Pest Cont.
Mess., July 14).
OMNIVOROUS LOOPER (Sabulodes caberata) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae damaging 5-acre
raspberry planting at Watsonville, Santa Cruz County. (Cale (Coope Rpt»).
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RASPBERRY CANE BORER (Oberea bimaculata) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Eggs deposited in south-
ern area July 18. (Mason). PENNSYLVANIA - Infesting wild blackberries and cul-
tivated raspberries in Potter and McKean Counties. (Adams, July 13). WISCONSIN -
Heavily damaged raspberry terminal growth due to egg laying in Madison, Dane
County... 2 Wisi.) sbnS-ais uae ks
STRAWBERRY CROWN BORER (Tyloderma fragariae) - MAINE - Killing strawberry
plants in Skowhegan area. (Boulanger, July 14).
BLUEBERRY MAGGOT (Rhagoletis mendax) - MAINE - Emerged July 8 in Cherryfield and
Jonesboro cages; 2 weeks later than normal but coincides with blueberry develop-
ment. (Boulanger). NEW JERSEY - Adult infestation near peak. (iIns.-Dis. Newsltr.).
BLUEBERRY THRIPS (Frankliniella vaccinii) - MAINE - Infestation and damage severe
in Sedgwick; mostly nymphs about 20 percent showing fully developed wing pads.
(Boulanger, July 14).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MINNESOTA - Heavy on spring-set raspberry plants.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
SLUGS - MAINE - Damage light to moderate to strawberries in Monmouth and Skowhegan.
(Boulanger, July 14).
ORNAMENTALS
BAGWORM (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) - OKLAHOMA - Continues moderate to heavy
on evergreens in Mayes, Ottawa, Muskogee, Oklahoma, Cleveland, and Washita
Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
A SULPHUR BUTTERFLY (Phoebis philea) - FLORIDA - First larvae of season feeding
on acacia leaves at Gainesville, Alachua County. (Hetrick, July 16).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Diaspis boisduvalii) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on cattleya orchid
nursery stock at Los Osos, San Luis Obispo County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). FLORIDA -
All stages severely damaged leaves of 6,000 yew podocarpus, Podocarpus
macrophyllus, inspected at nursery in Dania, Broward County. (Shirah, July 13).
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - MAINE - Locally heavy; damage heavy in
several areas of Lewiston and Auburn on numerous plants. Damaging numbers in many
locations in Portland and Saco. (Boulanger, July 14).
A SPITTLEBUG (Clastoptera juniperina) - NEVADA -— Required controls on ornamental
juniper in Reno, Washoe County. (Ting).
A CONIFER SAWFLY (Monoctenus melliceps) - WISCONSIN - Common on arborvitae in
nursery near Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - MICHIGAN - Nymphs and adults heavy on
ornamentals at Saginaw, Saginaw County. New problem for area. (Vasold).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - NORTH DAKOTA - On buckthorn hedge
at Fargo, Cass County; heavy webbing and browning on elms. Heaviest infestation
in several years. (Post).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - TEXAS - Third-generation larvae heavy, de-
foliating Chinese elm, peach, and ash throughout Cameron County; damage heavy
and unsprayed trees completely defoliated. (Stephens). MISSOURI - Small webs
in southern areas of State. (Craig). WISCONSIN - Second instars light on
chokecherry near Sauk City, Sauk County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MAINE - Infestation
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and damage light in Cumberland County; heavy numbers caused moderate injury on
wild cherry in West Paris. (Boulanger, July 14).
FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR (Malacosoma disstria) - MAINE -Locally heavy on poplar
trees in Auburn area. Moderate numbers and injury on wild cherry in Fort
Fairfield. (Boulanger, July 14).
A SATURNIID MOTH (Pseudohazis eglanterina) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium, damaging
willow trees in Angiola, Tulare County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SATIN MOTH (Stilpnotia salicis) - VERMONT - Egg masses present throughout State.
(MacCollom, July 17). ~
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - OHIO - Moderate to heavy on honeylocust
in parts of Licking and Muskingum Counties. Much heavier than during 1966 in
Guernsey County where larvae heavily infested and browned trees up to 50 or 60
feet tall. First-generation larvae nearly full-grown. (Galford).
MOURNING-CLOAK BUTTERFLY (Nymphalis antiopa) - MAINE - Defoliation moderate to
severe on elms in Portland and on elms and locust in Skowhegan. (Boulanger,
July 14). NORTH DAKOTA - Larvae damaging willow at Mapleton, Cass County.
(McBride).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - NEW MEXICO - Averaged 10-12 larvae per 12
leaves on Chinese elm trees in Albuquerque area, Bernalillo County. (Kloepfer).
Damage heavy to elm trees in Corrales area, Sandoval County. (Campbell).
COLORADO - Abundant on elm in Western Slope counties; most larvae entering pupal
stage, congregating around trunks in protected areas. Foliage injury evident
in all areas. Larvae abundant, much foliar damage in Adams County. (Bulla,
Lesser). OKLAHOMA - All stages moderate to heavy; continue to damage elms in Major
and Woodward Counties; moderate to heavy in Cotton, Washita, Oklahoma, and
Muskogee Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Larvae damaging Chinese elms
at Mead, Saunders County. (Munson, July 10). ALABAMA - Larvae very heavy and
damaging in Ft. Payne, De Kalb County. (McQueen). PENNSYLVANIA - Heavy on
elm throughout State; 75 percent of foliage skeletonized and brown. Pupation
begun. (Gesell).
LOCUST LEAF MINER (Xenochalepus dorsalis) - MARYLAND - Severe on black locust
foliage in Anne Arundel County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Adults heavy
on locust in Lee County (Saunders); damage evident in Roanoke and Bedford
Counties (Isakson).
A LEAF-MINING WEEVIL (Odontopus calceatus) - OHIO - Numerous adults dispersed
for last 2 weeks. Larval damage on yellow-poplar ended for some time; not
generally severe this year. Adult survival high; caused much damage to yellow-
poplar foliage in widespread areas. Adult feeding plus dry weather caused leaves
to drop where pest heavy. Adults and damaged trees in Union, Delaware, Franklin,
and Muskingum Counties. (Burns). Light to heavy damage widespread in Guernsey
County. (Burns). Light to heavy damage widespread in Guernsey County (Galford) ,
Ashland County (Knight, Miller), and Wayne County (Rings, Campbell).
PENNSYLVANIA - Adults heavy on yellow-poplar in Allegheny and Washington Counties;
nuisance in homes and office buildings. (Wallace, Lloyd, July 10). VIRGINIA -
Infested yellow-poplar in Blacksburg, Montgomery County. (Pienkowski).
A WEEVIL (Phyllobius oblongus) - PENNSYLVANIA - Adults common on elm and other
Shade trees in northwestern counties; damage moderate to foliage. (Adams,
aneiiyy tab).
A SCOLYTID BEETLE (Xylosandrus compactus) - FLORIDA - Widespread on leaves of
redbay at Mullet Key, Pinellas County. (Hill et al., July 14).
A CERAMBYCID BEETLE (Saperda calcarata) - WISCONSIN - Heavy on willow in Millwaukee
area, Milwaukee County. Wis. Ins. Sur.).
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A SAWFLY (Caliroa lineata) - OHIO - Damaged pin oaks apparent in east-central and
northeastern area; foliage brown in Carroll, Harrison, and Tuscarawas Counties;
most crowns severely damaged and discolored. Few fully grown larvae obtained,
indicating most feeding and development complete. (Rose). Larval damage July 12
in Guernsey County; individual trees browned. (Rose).
SAWFLIES (Fenusa spp.) - MAINE - Heavy on birch; damage severe in all areas of
State. (Boulanger, July 14).
A WOOD WASP (Xiphydria maculata) - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - Adult collected on
lawn July 4. Det. by D. R. Smith. Larvae of this xiphydrid are wood borers in
maple and apple but not commonly abundant. Galleries constructed in moderately
sound to partly decayed wood may aid invasion and distribution of wood-destroying
fungi. (Sollers-Riedel).
APHIDS - NEW JERSEY - Prociphilus imbricator caused moderate damage to beech in
Plainsfield area, Union County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). MINNESOTA - Aphids con-
trolled on ash trees in large nursery; heavy on birch in some nurseries west of
Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Heavy on many shade trees in Red River Valley and
southwest district. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). KANSAS- Periphyllus lyropictus heavy on
maple in Riley County. (Blocker). NORTH DAKOTA = Myzocallis ulmifolii on most
trees in Fargo, Bottineau, Rugby, and other areas; honeydew annoying. Infesta-—
tion most pronounced and persistent in several years. (Post). UTAH - Pemphigus
populiramulorum and a petiole species Pemphigus sp. heavy on cottonwoods near
Mexican Hat and in Bridges National Monument, San Juan County. (Knowlton, July
18). CALIFORNIA - Aphis craccivora nymphs and adults heavy on locust at Lake
City, Modoc County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FLETCHER SCALE (Lecanium fletcheri) - MINNESOTA - Hatched in Minneapolis and
Saint Paul and areas to south. Minn. Ins. Rpt.). OHIO - Crawlers or nymphs
completely out in Belmont County by July 18. (Ellis).
EUROPEAN ELM SCALE (Gossyparia spuria) - NEBRASKA - Damaging elms in panhandle
area. (Andersen, July 7).
DOUGLAS-FIR TUSSOCK MOTH (Hemerocampa pseudotsugata) - NEW MEXICO - Larvae on
blue spruce, white fir, and Douglas-fir on 1,200 acres in lower canyon area of
Ruidoso, Lincoln County. Homeowners urged to treat. (Elson et al.).
ZIMMERMAN PINE MOTH (Dioryctria zimmermani) - MINNESOTA - Moderate on ponderosa,
red, Scotch, and Mugho pines and in Christmas tree plantation and red pine
planting. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) - OKLAHOMA - Seriously damaged
ornamental pine trees in Marshall County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS - Larvae
moderate, damage light on pines in Smithville, Bastrop County. (Bales).
EUROPEAN PINE SHOOT MOTH (Rhyacionia buoliana) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Pupae collected
from red pine July 19 at Laconia, Belknap County for new record. (Hutchins).
JACK-PINE BUDWORM (Choristoneura pinus) - MICHIGAN - Adult flight heavy July 8-9
in Ogemaw County. Newman) .
BARK BEETLES - ALABAMA - Adults heavy on pine timber at Eden, st, Clair County.
Dendroctonus terebrans, D. frontalis, Ips spp. and ambrosia beetles killed and
damaged 0.25 acre of pine on perimeter of one acre destroyed in 1966. (McQueen).
A WEB-SPINNING SAWFLY (Cephalcia fascipennis) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Defoliated blue
spruce and white spruce at Conway July 12 (Mason).
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PINE BARK APHID (Pineus strobi) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Heavy on increasing number of
white pine plantings in Spartanburg County. (Nettles et al.).
PINE TORTOISE SCALE (Toumeyella numismaticum) - OHIO - Heavy on 20 Scotch pines
in Lucas County; several killed, others badly damaged. Eggs hatched and crawlers
present. (Galford, July 12).
SPRUCE BUD SCALE (Physokermes piceae) - MINNESOTA - Hatch not complete in
Minneapolis and Saint Paul area and in southwest part of State. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
PINE NEEDLE SCALE (Phenacaspis pinifoliae) - OHIO - Crawlers completely out in
Belmont County by July 18. (Ellis
BLACK PINE-LEAF SCALE (Nuculaspis californica) - WISCONSIN - First-generation
eggs present at location in eastern Iowa County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - TEXAS - Light trap collections on Pleasure Island, Jefferson County,
indicated 2 flights of Culex salinarius and one of Aedes sollicitans; few Mansonia
perturbans taken. Psorophora confinnis breeding heavy on island; few M. perturbans
Iarvae collected. Light trap in South Beaumont showed large flight of M.
perturbans; P. confinnis numerous. Total of 11,400 P. confinnis taken in north
Beaumont light trap during 28 nights. P. confinnis landing rates high in Beaumont
area; heavier than in rest of county. Culex Salinarius occasionally heavy in Port
Arthur area; Culex spp. present throughout county. Aedes sollicitans heavy in
same area, light in rest of county. Aedes taeniorhynchus present in southern area,
A. vexans moderate in central and northern parts of county. Psorophora ciliata
Occurred in north Beaumont; P. confinnis throughout Jefferson County, heaviest in
Beaumont area. Anopheles crucians general throughout county, heaviest in
southern portion. Anopheles quadrimaculatus very light throughout county; M.
perturbans numerous and widespread, with one large flight in south Beaumont.
Uranotaenia Spp. common, heaviest in southern part of county. (Jefferson County
Mosquito Control Commission). OKLAHOMA - Adults very numerous and annoying in
Payne, Mayes, and Cotton Counties. Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, Psorophora
ciliata, P. howardii, P. discolor, P. confinnis, and P. cyanescens common in
Payne County. Larvae average rage 50+ per dip in temporary pools. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
KANSAS - Aedes vexans dominant in light trap at Manhattan July 17-19; averaged
17+ females per night. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Decreasing in eastern area; adults
averaged 5 per man per minute near Lincoln, Lancaster County, July 12. (Raun) .
Heavy in panhandle area. (Andersen, July 14). MINNESOTA - Light trap collections
July 7-15 totaled over 40,000 females in 16 traps: Aedes vexans 30,000 and
Mansonia perturbans 6,000+. Light trap collections still above normal but
Substantially down from peak of July 9-11. Additional decline expected since
youngest of present brood 18-20 days old. Conditions for adult survival have
been ideal. Present hot weather will tend to hasten adult mortality. Mansonia
perturbans emergence peaked July 3-9; Somewhat higher July 7-15. In 1966,
peaked July 11-17. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Numerous in many areas of
State; Aedes vexans major annoyance. Annoying cattle in many areas of State.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEVADA - Aedes dorsalis, A. fitchii, A. vexans, and oUEat 8
freeborni adults heavy in Paradise Valley, Humboldt Co ounty. (Cooney) .
dorsalis and A. melanimon adults heavy in Mason Valley, Lyon County. CRATE)
Anopheles freeborni adults and larvae heavy in Soldier Meadows, Humboldt County.
(Bechtel, Martinelli).
HORN FLY (Haemataobia irritans) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 1,000 per head on steers in
Payne, Noble, and Lincoln Counties; ranged 400-500 per “head in Woodward County.
Heavy in Cotton, Garvin, and Mayes Counties; light to moderate in Cleveland
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Ranged 50-200 per head on Lancaster
County cattle. Ranged 75-800 (average 400) per animal in Butler County
(Keith, Jansen, July 13). SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults annoying untreated cattle herds
in McCook and Hutchinson Counties; up to 200+ per side. (Jones). WISCONSIN -
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Slight annoyance to cattle in most areas, moderate in Calumet County. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). ILLINOIS - Averaged 5 per animal in west-southwest section. Populations
declining in recent weeks; counts low. (111. Ins. Rpt.). VIRGINIA - Ranged 150-
1,000 per head on beef cattle in Orange County, 100-300 in Hanover County.
(Isakson). GEORGIA - Over 1,000 per head on beef cattle in Dougherty and Miller
Counties. (Hays et al.). SOUTH CAROLINA - On Laurens County cattle. (Nettles
et al., July 18). ALABAMA - Adults numerous and annoying herds in Bibb, Houston,
and many other counties. (Odom et al.). MISSISSIPPI - Approximately 800 flies
per animal observed on 10 head of untreated cattle in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins)
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - WISCONSIN - Severely annoying cattle in
Columbia, Rusk, and Clark Counties; moderate annoyance to cattle in Fond du Lac,
Price, Calumet, Rock, and Dunn Counties. Annoying deer and biting man in Vilas
County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS - Averaged 2.6 per animal in west-southwest
section. (111. Ins. Rpt.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 2 per head on cattle in Payne,
Noble, and Lincoln Counties. (Okla.Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Ranged 1-8 per leg
on cattle in Butler County. (Keith, Jansen, July 13). Ranged 5-25 per leg on
Lancaster County cattle. (Campbell et al.). NORTH DAKOTA - Increasing in
east-central district; ranged 16-40 (average 30) per animal on dairy herds in
Cass County. (Brandvik).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - MARYLAND - Heaviest in 3 years, up to 40 per head,
on cattle in Howard and Frederick Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). SOUTH
CAROLINA - On Laurens County cattle. (Nettles et al., July 18). ILLINOIS -
Averaged 1.7 per animal in west-southwest section. Increasing but still low.
(111. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Increasing in Dane County, slight annoyance to
cattle. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NORTH DAKOTA - Light, ranged 2-12 (average 7) per face,
on dairy herds in Cass County. (Brandvik). SOUTH DAKOTA - Light, less than 1 per
face, on cattle in McCook and Hutchinson Counties. (Jones). NEBRAKSA - Ranged
0-2 per head on Lancaster County cattle. (Campbell et al.). WASHINGTON- Adults
taken in Skagit County July 5. Adults found on horses and cattle in Ellensburg,
Klickitat County week ending July 17. Det. by M. T. James. These are new county
records. (Pennel, Bloom).
HOUSE FLY (Musca domestica) - CONNECTICUT - Increasing throughout State. (Savos).
OKLAHOMA - Counts in untreated barns in Payne, Noble, and Lincoln Counties;
range 50-60 per Scudder grid. Light to moderate in homes in Cleveland County.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). GEORGIA - Adults annoying about hog operation in Jackson
County (Welborn); decreasing in properly-treated caged layer houses, Lincoln
County. (Nolan).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 16 cases reported in U.S. July
16-22 as follows: TEXAS - Kinney 1, Crockett 5, Terrell 4, Brewster 2; ARIZONA -
Santa Cruz 2, Yavapai 1; CALIFORNIA - Imperial 1. Total of 24 cases reported in
portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico as follows: Territorio sur de Baja
California 1, Sonora 3, Chihuahua 10, Nuevo Leon 5, Tamaulipas 5. Total of 53
cases reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where
eradication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining screw-
worm population in U.S. Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 22,336,000;
Arizona 3,432,000; California 1,716,000; Mexico 121,420,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
TABANID FLIES - UTAH - Annoying horses at Redmond, Sevier County. (Knowlton).
NORTH DAKOTA - Tabanus lineola moderate in east-central district; averaged 3 per
animal on Cass County dairy herd. (Brandvik). WISCONSIN - Chrysops spp. numerous
in Juneau, Washburn, Vilas, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Dane Counties; annoying
to man, cattle, and deer. Tabanus spp. annoying man and cattle in parts of Wood,
western Juneau, Rusk, Bayfield, western Vilas, Green Lake, Price, and Marquette
Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). VERMONT - Tabanus quinquevittatus very heavy and
annoying to livestock and workers in Chittenden County. (MacCollom, July 17).
NEW JERSEY - Horse flies annoying man and animals in southern bay and coastal
counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
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BLACK FLIES (Simulium spp.) - WISCONSIN - Annoying man in areas of Dane, eastern
Sauk, Vilas, Towa, and Green Lake Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
LITTLE HOUSE FLY (Fannia canicularis) - GEORGIA - Adults hovering around caged
layer operation in Jeff Davis County. (Nolan).
A CHIRONOMID MIDGE (Glyptotendipes barbipes) - MARYLAND - Adults very annoying
around business establishments at Denton, Caroline County; larvae taken in
Denton Sewage lagoons. Det. by W. W. Wirth. This is new State record. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.).
MEDITERRANEAN COCKROACH (Ectobius pallidus) - MASSACHUSETTS - Numerous and nuisance
in houses in Wareham (Plymouth County), and Bourne (Barnstable County). (Crop
Pest Cont. Mess., July 14).
WESTERN BLOODSUCKING CONENOSE (Triatoma protracta) - IDAHO - Bite severely
affected woman in Boise, Ada County. (Hilfiker, July 14).
AMERICAN DOG TICK (Dermacentor variabilis) - WISCONSIN - Numerous in northern and
northwestern counties although declining, 20-50 per day taken per man from
laborers in Black River State Forest week ending July 7. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Several thousand larvae
collected per 25-foot drag in Cherokee and Muskogee Counties. Heavy on cattle
in Choctaw County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
HOUSEHOLDS AND STRUCTURES
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - MAINE - Increasing and becomming
major annoyance in many southern areas. Particularly heavy in Portland and
Augusta areas. Infestation general in Cumberland County. (Boulanger, July 14).
VERMONT - Nuisance around households in Burlington area. (MacCollom, July 17).
RHODE ISLAND - Increasing around homes throughout State. (Mathewson et al.).
ORIENTAL COCKROACH (Blatta orientalis) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy infestations out of
doors but closely associated with dwellings reported in Payne County. (Okla.
Coop sur).
A DRYWOOD TERMITE (Kalotermes sp.) - NORTH CAROLINA - Workers and one wingless
adult collected from door in house at Raleigh June 13, 1967. Det. Dye Dime
Smith. Door removed and replaced. Homeowner reported termites had been in
door for at least 10 years and damage increased. Walnut table, originally
brought from more southern area 10 years ago, was near door and had been damaged.
No infestation in table at present. This genus seldom reported from State.
(Moore) .
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - IDAHO - Numerous in Moscow, Latah County; late instars crawling
over Sides and roofs of homes and invading houses. (Manis, July 14). COLORADO -
Increasing in all areas of State; abundant in Western Slope orchards. (Bulla
et al.). NEW MEXICO - Mostly Hippodamia convergens, averaged 10-40 larvae per
25 sweeps in Bernalillo County alfalfa; very few adults. (Heninger). Very light
in Eddy County cotton. (Hare). NEBRASKA - Averaged 2 per 10 sweeps on Colfax
County alfalfa. (Keith, Jansen, July 13). VIRGINIA - H. covergens numerous on
clumps of seaweed at Virginia Beach July 15. Cycloneda sanguinea and Coleomegilla
maculata observed. (Pienkowski).
SYRPHID FLIES - NEW MEXICO - Common in alfalfa infested with aphids in Bernalillo
County, averaged 6-15 larvae and 2-3 adults per 25 sweeps. (Heninger).
WISCONSIN - Adults prevalent in western Dane County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
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A CONOPID FLY (Zodion obliquefasciatum) - WAdSnINGTON - First adults found in
Pasco area, Franklin County, July 8. This is a parasite of alkali bee.
(Johansen, Eves).
DAMSEL BUGS (Nabis spp.) - COLORADO - Increasing throughout State; abundant in
Western Slope orchards. (Bulla et al.). ARKANSAS - Adults decreasing in soy-
beans in southwest area, nymphs increasing. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
LACEWINGS - COLORADO - Eggs and larvae increasing in all areas of State; abundant
in Western Slope orchards. (Bulla et al.).
FLOWER BUGS (Orius spp.) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 3 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa in
Colfax County. (Keith, Jansen, July 13). ARKANSAS - O. insidiosus adults and
nymphs present in heads of grain sorghum in southwest area. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
BIG-EYED BUGS (Geocoris spp.) - ARKANSAS - Prevalent in soybeans; reproduction
continuing. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
A STILT BUG (Jalysus spinosus) - VIRGINIA - Adults present on tobacco in
Appomattox County; feeding on eggs of Manduca sexta. (Smith, Isakson).
PIRATE BUGS - COLORADO - Increasing throughout State; abundant in Western
Slope orchards. (Bulla et al.).
FEDERAL & STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - NEVADA - Aulocara elliotti and Oedaleonotus enigma averaged 6-8
per square yard on 8 sections Of rangeland in Grass Valley, Humboldt County.
Mostly O. enigma averaged 8-10 per Square yard on 15 sections of rangeland in
Pumpernickel Valley in Humboldt and northern Pershing Counties. A. elliotti
and O. enigma averaged 8-10 per square yard on 15 sections of rangeland in
Buffalo Valley, Pershing County. (Burnett, July 14). NEW MEXICO - Causing
minor damage to alfalfa in Bernalillo County; averaged 2-10 nymphs per 25 sweeps.
(Heninger). Ranged 10-150 per square yard on about 250 sections north of
Capitan and on about 180 sections of Nogal Mesa. Spray program planned.
(Eubank, Neilson). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 1-6 per square yard in grassland areas
of Delaware, Haskell, Pittsburg, and Latimer Counties. Melanoplus bivittatus,
M. differentialis, M. occidentalis, Hesperotettix sp., and Boopedon nubilum
dominant. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). SOUTH DAKOTA - Third instar to adult M.
bivittatus and M. sanguinipes ranged up to 25 per square yard (averaged 10)
along Cheyenne River bottom South of Howes, Meade County; less than 1 inland.
Ranged 10-15 per square yard along roadsides, up to 25 in alfalfa (average 4-5),
in Belle Fourche and Cheyenne River areas, Meade County. (Burge, Zimmerman).
Ranged 7-15 per square yard (average 10) on southwestern Custer County rangeland,
moving from alfalfa into corn and wheat in northwestern part of county. Nymphs
and adults of M. bivittatus 10 per square yard in northwestern Custer County
pasture. Averaged 25 per Square yard in alfalfa along Cheyenne River southeast
of Hot Springs, Fall River County. Ranged 1-15 per square yard in alfalfa,
weedy areas, and roadsides along Cheyenne River north of Wasta, Pennington County.
(Zimmerman). M. femurrubrum present in crop margins in Sanborn County. (Kantack).
NORTH DAKOTA - Noneconomic in Burleigh, Mercer, McLean, Mountrail, Ward, McHenry
Pierce, and Rolette Counties, field counts ranged from less than 1 to 13 (average
less than 1) per square yard; ranged from less than 1-20 (average less than 1)
per square yard in margins. Development first instar through adult, most third
and fourth instar, M. femurrubrum, M. bivittatus, M. sanguinipes, and M. packardii
(Brandvik). MINNESOTA = Very spotty throughout State. Up to 45 per Square yard
in one noncrop area of Cass County; M. sanguinipes and Camnula pellucida third
instar to adult. M. femurrubrum nymphs appearing in recently cut alfalfa; very
low but up to 10 per Square yard in occasional field. New nymphs survived well
during dry, warm weather. Roadside counts up to 38 per square yard scattered
in light soil areas of Swift, Pope, and Douglas Counties. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
WISCONSIN - M. femurrubrum nymphs light throughout State, less than 1 per sweep.
Average 5 per sweep (40 per square yard) in alfalfa field mane ss near Sauk City,
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Sauk County; damage moderate. Range up to 4 per 10 sweeps in Bayfield County.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). INDIANA - Melanoplus spp. nymphs range 2-3 per sweep on
alfalfa in northern areas. (Smith) .
BROWN-TAIL MOTH (Nygmia phaeorrhoea) - MASSACHUSETTS - In Provincetown and Truro
area on Cape Cod, 176 acres of heavily infested National Seashore Park land
cooperatively treated. Control estimated at 80-100 percent. (PPC East. Reg.,
June Rpt.).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Numbers declining,
especially in southern area; some larvae still collected from grapefruit in
Ft. Lauderdale area. Four larvae taken from grapefruit purchased at supermarket
in Ft. Lauderdale July 5. Two larvae collected in fruits of jaboticaba,
Myricaria culiflora, for new host record at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County
July 12. (Mullikin).
CITRUS BLACKFLY (Aleurocanthus woglumi) - MEXICO - Biological Control Zone -
Insepections made of 7,699 trees on 45 properties in 4 municipios in southern
Tamaulipas. Infestations found on 1,062 trees on 25 properties in municipios
of Hidalgo, Cuemex, and Padilla. Chemical Control Zone - Inspections made on
36,186 trees on 2,087 properties in 5 municipios in Nuevo Leon and 3 municipios
in Tamaulipas. One light infestation found at Linares, Nuevo Leon; 118 leaves
on 12 trees. Total of 3, 611 trees inspected on 293 properties at Encenada,
Baja California; and Hermosillo, Sonora; negative. (PPC Mex. Reg., June Rpt.).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - NEW YORK - Decreasing in Niagara County,
flight widespread. (N.Y. WKly. Rpt., July 17). PENNSYLVANIA - Adults taken
in trap near Williamsport, Lycoming County, July 10. This is a new county
record. (Eckess).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - MAINE - Numerous in Augusta area in late June.
(Boulanger, July 14). NEW HAMPSHIRE- Males emerging in Alton area. (Conklin).
NEW YORK - Total of 47,357 acres treated. Approximatlely 200 Apanteles melanoscelus
(a braconid) released in Cunningham Park, Queens County. NEW JERSEY - Heavy
buildup in Jockey Hollow area of Morris Township, Morris County; noted again this
year with general infestation over wider area. Total of 57,883 acres sprayed.
PENNSYLVANIA - Total of 71,789 acres of known infestation treated in Bucks,
Carbon, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, and Wayne Counties. (PPC East.
Reg., June Rpt.).
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima) - FLORIDA - Adults reinfested Seminole
County in area adjacent to State Highway 427, 0.5 mile west of U. S. 17 and 92.
(Turner, July 14).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - GEORGIA - Severe adult injury to grapes and
other fruits in northern Hall County and parts of White County July 20-21.
Especially severe on 100+ acres of Fredonia and Concord grapes. Heavy damage on
garden crops, ornamental shrubs, and flowers. Larvae severely damaged one golf
course. Moderate foliar damage on host plants in Lumpkin County. Adults heavy
and feeding, especially in Hall County. Control still needed. (Hamilton, July
24). SOUTH CAROLINA - First report in Cherokee County at Blacksburg. (Jones).
VIRGINIA - Adults infesting silks of corn (6 percent) in Westmoreland County.
(Isakson). MARYLAND - Abundant at Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent, Anne
Arundel County, July 15. Several in sight at all time; 70-80 in 10-minute
period. (Gebhart). RHODE ISLAND - Adults very heavy in isolated sites in
Smithfield (Providence County) and Coventry (Kent County); very light in other
areas. (Mathewson, King). VERMONT - Adults beginning to appear throughout
State. (MacCollom, July 17). NEW HAMPSHIRE - First report of season at Durham
ami IEE (Sutherland). OHIO - Numerous in parts of eastern half of State and
in scattered locations. Greater this year than in 1966 in Guernsey County on
foliage of sassafrass, blackberries, roses, plums, elderberries, and grapes.
(Galford). Very numerous in part of Knox County. (Rose). Adults late in
Hamilton County, first noted July 13, on wild grape, flowering crab apple,
Sycamore, and purple plum. (Cooley). MICHIGAN - Adults taken in traps by County:
— 690"
Monroe 25, Calhoun 33, Berrien 19. Berrien County (Chikaming Township) total
largest in recent years. (Lindy).
MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY (Ceratitis capitata) - MEXICO - Trap inspections negative
in Tamaulipas during June. (PPC Mex. Reg.).
MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha ludens) - MEXICO - Total of 3,677 inspections made
of 710 traps on 705 properties in Encenada, Tecate, and Tijuana, Baja California;
4 unmarked adults captured at Tijuana. Total of 2,016 male and 2,395 marked
female flies trapped at Tijuana; none recovered in Tecate or Encenada during
June. (PPC Mex. Reg.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - NEW MEXICO - Bloom counts ranged 0-7
larvae per 100 in Eddy and Chaves Counties} heavier around Carlsbad, Eddy County.
(Campbell). ARIZONA - Larvae still in some fields in Maricopa, Pinal, Yuma,
and Graham Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
WESTERN GRAPE LEAF SKELETONIZER (Harrisina brillians) - CALIFORNIA - Infestation
at Stratford, Kings County, inspected and treated for second time; no evidence
of pest. First treatment nearing completion at Fresno, Fresno County. No
positive finds made in program area at Fresno or at Livermore, Alameda County.
Second treatment underway at Davis, Yolo County. First dusting progressing in
Carmichael area, Sacramento County; infested blocks will be treated ahead of
schedule due to persistence of infestation. (Chil, Coc. 10165) -
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - ALABAMA - Adults heavy in several
soybean fields in Talladega County; leaf damage and ragging present. (Bass,
Ledbetter).
WHITE GARDEN SNAIL (Theba pisana) - CALIFORNIA - Final bran baiting of 9 infested
blocks and surrounding buffer blocks at Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County,
completed in first season of program; no evidence of surviving infestation.
(Cale sCoop. oRpt.))
HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf -— LAWN LEAFHOPPER (Deltocephalus hospes) subsiding on Tifgreen Bermuda grass
at Kaneohe, Oahu. Adults averaged 5 per Sweep in some lawns compared with 15 in
mid-April. At Hawaii-Kai, Oahu, adults averaged 5 per sweep on Tifgreen lawns.
(Funasaki, Nakao).
Vegetables - DIAMONDBACK MOTH (Plutella xylostella) larvae and adults light to
medium on radish (daikon) at Koko Head, Oahu; larvae 3 to 4 per plant. (Lee,
Miyasato). First to third instars of BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) infested
6 leaves per green onion plant at Koko Head, Oahu. Larvae 3-12 per leaf; egg
clusters averaged 1 per plant. (Kagiya, Funasaki). LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza
spp.) problem on watermelon, cucumber, snap beans, and tomato at Waianae, Waimanalo,
and Kahuku areas, Oahu. (Yamamoto).
Fruits - ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY (Dacus dorsalis) pupae extremely heavy in papayas in
neglected orchard at Kapoho, Hawaii. Emergence from composite sample showed 81
percent D. dorsalis and 19 percent of its parasite Opius oophilus. Pupal mortal-
ity heavy, 48.3 percent. (Hawaii Fruit Fly Infestigations) .
Man and Animals - For June, 48 light traps on Oahu caught 302 Aedes vexans nocturn-
uS (averaged 6.3 per trap) and 7,722 Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus (averaged
160.9 per trap). Culex counts highest in Haleiwa-Waialua and Kahuku areas. (Mosq.
Cont. Br., Dept. of Health).
Miscellaneous Pest - VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga) female in backyard
garden at Waialua, Oahu. Apparently spreading inland; collected in other inland
areas such as Kaneohe, Kalihi Valley, Wahiawa, and upper Pearl City. (Kitagawa,
Jackson).
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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
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Volume 17 August 4, 1967 Number 31
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
CORN LEAF APHID colonies appearing on corn in Several areas, with damaging numbers
reported at some locations. POTATO LEAFHOPPER heavy in some areas; damaged al-
falfa in several States. (pp. 695-696).
CORN ROOTWORM adults appearing in corn-producing areas; some heavy lodging re-
ported. (pp. 697-698).
ALFALFA WEEVIL widespread in area of Michigan where first found in 1966. PEA
APHID heavy on alfalfa in west-central and northwest Minnesota and in east-central
and southeast North Dakota. (pp. 700-701).
BOLL WEEVIL heavy throughout Alabama, in southern Georgia, and southeast Arkansas;
conditions continue ideal for further increase in western Tennessee. BOLLWORM
most important pest of cotton in Red River area of Arkansas; egg deposition heavy
in Maricopa County, Arizona; infestation lighter than past years in Alabama.
(pp. 702-703).
APPLE MAGGOT adult emergence increasing in New York and Connecticut; numbers higher
than past 2 years in Michigan. EUROPEAN RED MITE and other SPIDER MITES increas-
ing in orchards in several areas. (pp. 707, 708).
JACK PINE BUDWORM moderate to heavy in Wisconsin and Minnesota. (p. 711).
MOSQUITO adults heavy in Minnesota, numerous in Wisconsin; annoying in several
areas of Utah, heavy in Nevada. HORN FLY and FACE FLY problem on cattle in some
areas. (p. 713).
GRASSHOPPERS economic on about one million acres in New Mexico and in scattered
areas of North Dakota; controls applied to some crops in South Dakota. RANGE
CATERPILLAR required controls on approximately half million acres in northeast
New Mexico. (pp. 715-716).
Detection
A LADY BEETLE (Hyperaspis signata) reported for first time in Washington. This is
also a new record for the Northwest. (p. 715).
For new county records, see page 717.
Special Reports
Spread of Cereal Leaf Beetle by Year. (map) (p. 720).
e@ European corn borer caused eStimated $156 million loss to corn crop in
1966. (pp. 721-722).
Reports in this issue are for week ending July 28 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Insects Affecting
Corn, Sorghum, Sugarcane........ 697 Cole Crops Behe ae ek eRe we aoe 706
SmalsleGrain Serene oe 699 CuGUED TCS oe eiiclelere som ein een Oren 706
Turf, Pastures, Rangeland....... 699 General Vegetables............... 706
Konage! Keoumesiasecs o sions cieleneien aeons 700 Deciduous Fruits and Nuts........ 707
SOy: Dean's isis si eaece oes sie al a yt eeeh orenen eters 702 CLULUS ccc ko as eee eee 708
DeainuitstwesiCuiees tunics laeett ey, 702 Smalls Fruits. oiness aves eee 709
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HOOCED>o socecocooonbooobonULOd OOO 704 Forest and Shade Trees........... 710
Sugarbeeits:. Ee as Pewee eee 704 Maingaind Ainkimarl'Sieeacieieneins ete eae 713
Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers..... 704 Households and Structures........ 714
Beans and@Pease rien toner enone 706 NLOLe de ProduGtS pws eae 714
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Spreadof Cereal Leaf Beetlie by Year/i@map))cs. see ieee oiled oki ese <detsceteco Liens 720
Estimates of Damage by the European Corn Borer to Grain Corn in the
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WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK AUGUST 1967
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for August is for temperatures to average
below seasonal normals over the eastern two-thirds of the Nation except for near
normal along the Atlantic Seaboard and in the Northeast. Above normal tempera—
tures are expected west of the Continental Divide while near normal averages are
indicated in unspecified areas. Precipitation is expected to exceed normal over
the East Coast States and also the South. Subnormal totals are in prospect for
the western quarter of the Nation, the northern Plains, and the northern
Mississippi Valley. Elsewhere near normal precipitation is indicated.
Weather forecast given here is based on the offical 30-day "Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
For weather of the week see page 719.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on sorghum and milo plant-
ings in Glenn County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Highest count in lodged
oats, 2 per 10 row feet. Numbers not as high as anticipated. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MICHIGAN - Moths at blacklight stations throughout State more numerous than any
other species of Noctuidae; approximately twice as abundant compared to normal
years. (Newman). MARYLAND - Moths generally declining in blacklight traps on
Eastern Shore. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
ASTER LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - WISCONSIN - Averaged about 7 per
Sweep in commercial carrot planting in Southern Jefferson County, heaviest in
carrots ready for harvest. Increasing in adjacent later plantings. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). COLORADO - Low numbers appeared in light trap at Fort Collins, Larimer
County. (Jenkins).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea), - IDAHO - Numerous in much Canyon County hybrid sweet
and field corn. First appeared in tassels where injury severe in heavier pop-
ulations. (Bechtolt). NEVADA - Averaged 1 larva per corn ear in Fallon, Churchill
County; less than 1 in Stillwater, Churchill County. (Cooney). ARIZONA - Corn
and sorghum damaged throughout Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO -
Damaging Sweet corn foliage and ears in home gardens in Albuquerque area, Ber-
nalillo County; averaged 1 larva per plant, 50-75 percent of plants damaged.
(Heninger). COLORADO - Adults increased in Greeley light trap. (Boyes). OKLA-
HOMA - Averaged 18 per 50 sorghum heads in Cotton County. Light to moderate on
corn and sorghum in Murray, Bryan, Mayes, Grady, and Cleveland Counties; moderate
on Bryan County peanuts; light on Wagoner County Soybeans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
TEXAS - Increasing on peanuts in Mason and Houston Counties; widespread defolia-
tion ranged 25-50 percent in some Mason County fields. Moderate and widespread
in some fields of Houston County; damage extensive. Heavy in corn tassels near
Seguin, Guadalupe County. (Percival et al.). ARKANSAS - Averaged 24 per 100
Sweeps in alfalfa in Hempstead County July 25. Numbers variable in heads of
grain sorghum in Lafayette and Miller Counties, highest range 4-5 larvae per row
foot in field planted in 28-inch rows. Eggs averaged 2 and larvae 3 per 50 ter-
minals on okra in Lincoln County. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Damaged ears
ranged 4-69 percent in early corn in southeast area. In 69-percent infested field,
96 percent of larvae had left ears to pupate; remaining full grown. (Munson).
GEORGIA - Light on peanuts in Tift County. (Morgan). VIRGINIA - Larvae light to
moderate on corn whorls in Rockbridge County, heavy damage in some fields. (Wood-
Side, July 21). MARYLAND - Light in silks and ears of advanced sweet corn in
Anne Arundel and Queen Annes Counties; no moths in blacklight traps on Eastern
Shore week ending July 25. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEW JERSEY - Light damage to
Sweet corn in Middlesex County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). NEW YORK - First larvae
found this year on corn in Ulster County July 18, mostly fourth and fifth instars.
(N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - IDAHO - Infestations variable in all
Canyon County hybrid corn fields, plants in silk stage. (Bechtolt). NEVADA -
Ranged 0-20 per sheath on wheat in Starr Valley, Elko County. (Ernist, Hackett).
Light, less than 7 per sweep, in Mason Valley, Lyon County; averaged 20 per sweep
in Lovelock, Pershing County. Predators heavy. (Cooney). UTAH - Infesting spring
barley at Clarkston, Cache County, July 21; controls applied. (Knowlton).
COLORADO - Colonies developing on lower leaves of corn plants, none found in tassel
whorl in vicinity of Ault and Lucerne, Weld County. (Jenkins, Titensor). KANSAS -
Light in corn in Stafford and Pawnee Counties; ranged 0-50 per whorl. (Simpson).
NEBRASKA - Heavy on sorghum in Fillmore and Thayer Counties. (Mohrmann, Sefrna).
IOWA - Up to 60 per corn plant in Southeastern area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN -
Common in most fields in southern half of State. Populations heavy in some
southern counties but no treatment needed. Colonies on up to 80 percent of plants
in northwestern and west-central counties; colonies of 50 or more aphids on less
than 2 percent of plants. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS - Declining in southern
half of State. In northern half, 2-90 percent of corn plants have some aphids
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with occasional plants having light to moderate numbers; 5-10 percent of plants
heavily infested. Orius insidious still abundant and helping to hold numbers at
low levels. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). INDIANA - Heaviest in northeastern, east-central,
and southeastern districts. Ranged 15-200+ per plant on 70 percent of corn (aver-
aged 43 per plant) in northeast. Ranged 20-1,000+ per plant on 68 percent of
corn (average 50 per plant) in east-central districts. Approximately 10 percent
of corn in east-central district has 250+ per plant. Ranged 25-1,000+ per plant
on 72 percent of corn (average 60 per plant) in southeast district. Approximately
15 percent of corn has 250+ per plant in southeast. All corn from tassel-in-whorl
to Sshooting-tassel stage. In early tasseled corn, 1-3 percent have 250+ individ-
uals per plant, (Huber, Smith). Lady beetles, mostly Hippodamia convergens, ranged
2-7 per plant on corn with 250+ aphids per plant. Sap beetles, mostly Glischro-
chilus quadrisignatus, ranged 7-26 and flower bug adults ranged 2-12 on heavily
infested plants. (Huber). MICHIGAN - Survey of 15 fields in Saginaw, Tuscola,
and Lapeer Counties, showed beginning colonies of adults and nymphs on high per-
centage of corn. Ranged from few plants with colonies to practically all plants
with beginning colonies near tassel. All tasseling fields have sufficient mois-
ture for excellent pollination. In drought areas, rapid buildup during next 3
weeks could adversely affect pollination, especially in late corn. (Dowdy). OHIO -
Numbers below recommended treatment levels in corn in Highland, Adams, Scioto,
Ross, Pickaway, and Fairfield Counties. Infestation ranged 10-70 percent; large
damaging colonies on about 5-15 percent of plants. Small numbers beginning to
occur in some fields on leaves around developing ears. Predators include spotted
lady beetle, flower bugs, and minute pirate bugs. Tassel emergence well underway
in southern area, most corn beyond damage point. (Rose). Average corn height
July 24 was 50 inches compared to normal 56 inches; 10+ percent in silk compared
to normal 20 percent. (Ohio Crop and Weather Bull.). Alates common on leaves
and stalks throughout Scioto County. (Blair). DELAWARE - Increasing in Some corn
plantings. (MacCreary). ALABAMA - Heavy on corn in Lauderdale County where maize
dwarf mosaic widespread; disease serious in corn in Tuscaloosa County and in El-
more County field. (Hall et al.).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - NORTH DAKOTA - Very light in some wheat in Cass
and Ransom Counties; colonies on lower leaves but not in heads. (Brandvik).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - NEW YORK - Heavy on beans, potatoes, and
alfalfa throughout State. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.). MARYLAND - High populations causing
yellowing of several alfalfa fields in Frederick and Montgomery Counties. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Adults and nymphs range O-15 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa in
Botetourt and Roanoke Counties. (Isakson, July 27). OHIO - Large populations
plus lack of water extensively damaged second-growth alfalfa. Second cutting of
alfalfa hay half complete by July 24. (Ohio Crop and Weather Bull.). Up to 52
per sweep from alfalfa in Fayette County; averaged about 4 per Sweep on soybeans
in Fayette and Adams Counties. (Rose). MICHIGAN - Nymphs very common on soybeans
and navy beans in Saginaw Valley area. Adults 0-25 (average 13) per 10 Sweeps
in 9 alfalfa fields sampled in area July 24. (Dowdy). WISCONSIN - Averaged 3-4
per sweep in alfalfa margins in Walworth, Rock, Dane, and Iowa Counties; up to
15 per sweep in some fields. Continues to average 2 per sweep in west-central
and central counties. Nymphs on lima beans in Rock and Iowa Counties dispite
systemic treatments. Ranged 8-9 per plant on commercial potato planting in Spring
Green area. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Heavy, 60-700 per 10 sweeps, on alfalfa
in southeast area. (Munson). COLORADO - Ranged 0-10 per 100 sweeps in Weld County
potatoes. (Jenkins).
POTATO PSYLLID (Paratrioza cockerelli) - COLORADO - Adults moderate, 0-2 per 100
sweeps, in potato field near Lucerne, Weld County. (Jenkins).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - NEW MEXICO - Adults and nymphs 5-50+
in alfalfa in Espanola area, Rio Arriba County. (Heninger). COLORADO - Low, 10-20
per 100 sweeps, in Larimer County alfalfa. Control not practical. (Alldredge,
Burchett). OKLAHOMA - Heavy, alfalfa wilted in Murray County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
KANSAS - Averaged 5-15 per 10 sweeps in Pawnee County field. (Simpson). NEBRASKA -
Averaged 35 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa in Nemaha County. (Keith, Berberet). WISCONSIN -
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Continues to increase; tripled in many fields. Averaged about 50 per sweep in
sandy areas of southern counties;.up to 300 per sweep in some fields. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). INDIANA - Ranged 1-3 per 5 sweeps in west-central, central, and east-
central district alfalfa. (Huber). VIRGINIA - Averaged 1 per sweep in 10-inch
alfalfa in Botetourt County. (Isakson, July 27).
TOBACCO BUDWORM (Heliothis virescens) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Problem during entire
tobacco season in Dorchester County. (Nettles et al., July 24).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - NEW YORK - Larvae heavy on unsprayed
corn, pupation underway in Ulster County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24). MARYLAND '-
Adults increasing gradually in blacklight traps on Eastern Shore. Pupation in
stalks and tassels underway in Anne Arundel and Frederick Counties. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.). VIRGINIA - Second-brood moth emergence peaked July 15 at Painter on
Eastern Shore. (Hofmaster). ILLINOIS - Pupation averaged 6 percent in northern,
12 percent in north-central, and 60 percent in central and south-central sections.
Moth emergence complete in Southern sections, beginning in northern Sections.
Average number of borers per 100 cornstalks by section: Northwest 17, west 12,
west-southwest 5, central 3, east 4, and northeast 7. (I11. Ins. Rpt.). MISSOURI -
Adults emerging in central and northern areas. Fourth through fifth instars and
pupae in dissected plants in northwest area. Second, third, and fourth instars
on corn in southeast area, some egg laying in late corn. (Munson). KANSAS -
Second-generation moths emerging in northeast; oviposition beginning. Egg masses
averaged less than 1 per 100 cornstalks in Brown County July 27. Fifth instars
and pupae (first-generation) still present. (Simpson). IOWA - Mostly fifth instar
in southeast area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN - In northwest and west-central
counties, 10-24 percent of corn plants infested. Larval feeding in southern
counties higher than in recent years; 80-percent infestation not unusual. Glis-
chrochilus spp. apparently causing larvae to move about and bore in several spots
‘on plants. Dissections show mostly fourth and fifth instars at sites in Rock,
Dane, Sauk, Vernon, Trempealeau, and Chippewa Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNE-
SOTA - Infested plants in southeast, west-central, and northwest districts low,
ranging 12-16 per 100 plants. Larvae in southeast district 53 percent fourth
instar, in northwest and west-central districts 64-66 percent first instar.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt.). NORTH DAKOTA - Egg masses and first-generation larvae on corn
in Stark and Dunn Counties; egg masses ranged up to 12 per 100 plants and infested
plants up to 4 percent. (Brandvik).
SOUTHERN CORNSTALK BORER (Diatraea crambidoides) - MARYLAND - Larvae infesting 30
percent of tasseling sweet corn near Queenstown, Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Infestations and dam-
age increasing over State on 4 to 12-inch grain sorghum. Extensive damage to
young grain sorghum near Brownwood, Brown County; widespread and moderate damage
in Kent County, up to 25 percent in some fields. Heavy damage destroyed 55-acre
field of Sudan sorghum near La Coste, Medina SOOIIE YE: replanted field with 25 per-
cent loss. (GeesSlin et al.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - NEW JERSEY - Light damage to sweet corn
in Middlesex County. (Ins.-Dis. NewSltr.). DELAWARE - Light in Sussex County.
(MacCreary). MARYLAND - First larvae of season July 27 in late sweet corn at
Fairland, Montgomery County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Third and fourth
instars damaged corn in Stafford County field. (Isakson, Beck).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - MISSOURI - Damage to late, replanted corn in
central and weSt-central areas, larvae nearly full-grown. (Thomas) .
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WESTERN BEAN CUTWORM (Loxagrotis albicosta) - NEBRASKA - Egg masses and first
instars abundant on corn in Hall and Lincoln Counties; egg masses on 15-25 percent
of plants in 2 fields in Lincoln County, averaged 45 eggs per mass. (Pruess,
Munson). Egg masses and larvae on 5 percent of plants in 2 fields in Hall County.
(Keith, Park).
YELLOW WOOLLYBEAR (Diacrisia virginica) - IOWA - Feeding on corn silks and smart-
weeds in Marshall, Henry, and Louisa Counties. (Mast, Gunderson). ILLINOIS -
Numerous and cutting corn silks in some fields; up to 30 percent silk-cutting.
Populations highest in central sections. (111. Ins. Rpt.).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - MINNESOTA - D. longicornis and D. virgifera
adults appearing in Southeast, central, and southwest districts. Some third _
instars present in corn roots but majority in prepupal and pupal stage. "'Goose-
necked" and lodged plants in some fields. Heavily damaged field severely wilted
although soil moisture adequate. Root damage ranged from trace to 90 percent in
corn in central and southeast districts. Heavily infested Sherburn County field
severely lodged after irrigation. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults 5-6
per plant in corn in Lincoln and Yankton Counties, well ahead of silking. (Kantack).
NEBRASKA - D. virgifera and D. longicornis adult emergence increasing in corn in
all areas; about 3 D. virgifera per plant in Otoe County. (Keith, Berberet).
D. virgifera adults ranged I[-4 per plant near North Platte, Lincoln County. (Mun-
Son). D. longicornis adults began emerging near Concord, Dixon County, July 21.
(Hill). KANSAS - Adults ranged 1-7 per corn plant in Logan County. (Simpson).
IOWA - Second instars to adults present in corn. Some spraying for adult control
July 22-28. (Gunderson). ILLINOIS - D. longicornis and D. virgifera adults num-
erous; averaging 5-10 per plant in some corn fields. Adult control treatments
in progress. Many fields in northern half of State lodged; chlorinated hydro-
carbons gave poor control. (I11l. Ins. Sur.).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - WISCONSIN - First adults in Rock
County July 22. Larvae, pupae, and adults present in soil about corn plants.
Adults averaged 2-5 in silks of earlier planted corn. Lodging severe in many
fields. Treatment underway to prevent adult feeding on unpollinated silks. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Pupated July 16 in heavily infested research plots in
Monroe County. High percentage of late instars July 19; Some early instars,
pupae, and 1 adult. First flying adults expected in area about July 24. (Dieter).
INDIANA - In central districts, adults range 2-8 per plant on 5 percent of pre-
silk corn; adults range 1-4 per silk on 1-3 percent of silk-stage corn. Peak
emergence not expected for 7-10 days. (Huber). OHIO - Adults emerging in southern
half of State. Adults light on corn and adjacent soybeans in Fayette and Adams
Counties. No lodged corn, populations may be light. Corn conditions generally
good in southern area, silks showing in most fields. Pollen has begun to fall in
few fields. (Rose). NEW YORK - Larvae present on corn in Cayuga County, up to 56
under 1 untreated plant; pupation well underway. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - ILLINOIS - Stark County new record.
(Ill. Ins. Rpt.). MISSOURI - Up to 7 adults per plant in northwest area; aver-
aged 1 per silk mass. (Thomas). KANSAS - Adults averaged 4-8 per corn plant in
Brown County. (Simpson).
SOUTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - OHIO - Increasing
in southern area, light on corn, Soybeans, and alfalfa. (Rose).
CORN FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema pulicaria) - TEXAS - Heavy on knee-high sorghum
near Prairie Hill, Limestone County, and on hybrid sorghum near Bracken, Comal
County; noneconomic. (Brown, Schumann). MARYLAND - Adults very heavy on leaves
of late field cgrn in Montgomery and Frederick Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
NEW a) - Present on young corn at New Paltz, Ulster County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
July 24).
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SAP BEETLES - GEORGIA - Larvae heavy in Sweet corn silks in Dawson County. (Big-
ham). OHIO - Glischrochilus quadrisignatus present in peak numbers, common on corn
heavily infested with RhopaloSiphum maidis or damaged by Ostrinia nubilalis. (Rose).
CALIFORNIA - Urophorus humeralis, Carpophilus hemipterus, and Carpophilus sp.
larvae and adults moderate on ears of Sweet corn in 5-acre abandoned field at
Indio, Riverside County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
THRIPS - MICHIGAN - Adults and nymphs numerous on lower leaves of corn in many
Monroe County fields, feeding caused discoloration of leaves. (Nevel). COLORADO -
Damaging and discoloring first leaf of corn plants in Larimer County. (Jenkins).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - IDAHO - Populations moving into
Canyon County hybrid corn fields from margins, some infestations very heavy.
(Bechtolt). COLORADO - Light on first leaf of corn plants near Lucerne, Weld
County. Moderate in fields in Western Slope counties on lower 1 and 2 leaves.
(Jenkins, Bulla).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW MEXICO - Severe discoloration of corn fol-
iage at Santa Cruz, Santa Fe County. (Heninger). NEVADA - Heavy damage in some
corn fields in Fallon and Stillwater, Churchill County, (Cooney); moderate to
heavy on lower 3 leaves, increasing in Lovelock, Pershing County, (Martinelli).
SMALL GRAINS
ENGLISH GRAIN APHID (Macrosiphum avenae) - NORTH DAKOTA - Ranged up to 12 (aver-
age 3) per head in wheat in Cass and Ransom Counties, up to 3 (average less than
1) per head in Sargent, Dickey, La Moure, Stutsman, and Barnes Counties. Para-
sites and predators evident in some fields. (Brandvik). ALABAMA - Dominant aphid
on wheat in Southwest area in April and May. Heavy in some fields in Mobile,
Baldwin, Monroe, and other southwest counties; control applied in many fields.
Det. by L. M. Russell. (Turner et al.).
HESSIAN FLY (Mayetiola destructor) - OHIO - Puparia per 10 stems by county:
Franklin 6, Holmes 8, Tuscarawas 1, Carroll 5, Columbiana 3, Adams 2, and Fair-
field 4. Total of 24 counties sampled this season prior to harvest; infestation
averaged 30 percent compared with 35 percent in 1966. Ranged from none to all
stems infested. Most fields infested to varying degree throughout State. (Rose,
July 26).
WHEAT STEM SAWFLY (Cephus cinctus) - NORTH DAKOTA - Larvae infesting 30 percent of
stems of Fortuna wheat in Grant County. (McBride).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - TEXAS - Increasing over State, moderate
to heavy with damage widespread in Coastal Bermuda grass pastures in Montgomery
and Guadalupe Counties. Heavy with much damage to whorls of hybrid Sudan fields
near Alba, Wood County, and Ft. Stockton, Pecos County; 90 percent of plants with
at least 1 larva. (Straughan et al.).
SOD WEBWORMS - KANSAS - Crambus spp. adults and larvae heavy in Riley County
lawns. (Knutson). NEW JERSEY - Crambus spp. common in central counties.
(Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). OKLAHOMA - Surattha indentella on buffalo grass on golf
courses in 1 southwest and 5 northwest counties. Highest count 12 per square
foot in Major County, northwest area; others 1-3 per square foot. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.).
WHITE-LINED SPHINX (Celerio lineata) - NEVADA - Larvae ranged 0-8 per plant on
range annuals in Ruby Valley, Elko County; black birds predaceous on larvae.
(Ernist).
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EUROPEAN CRANE FLY (Tipula paludosa) - WASHINGTON - State unit conducted survey
immediately south of United StateS-Canadian border; 126 soil samples collected
at 42 locations on 52 properties. All tests negative for larvae. (PPC West.
Reg.).
GREEN JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis nitida) - OHIO - Two reports of damage in Tuscarawas
and Holmes County paStures. Adult emergence in progress in Tuscarawas County
July 19; heavy on field corn. (Kirven, Lyon). Adult emergence destroyed Holmes
County pasture, heavy flight activity. (Findley, Miller, July 21).
A GROUND PEARL (Margarodes meridionalis) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Crawlers prevalent on
Georgetown County centipede lawns; many Horry County lawns infested. (Nettles
et al., July 24).
BERMUDAGRASS MITE (Aceria neocynodonis) - TEXAS - Heavy; extensive Shortening of
internodes on Bermuda grass lawn in McGregor, McLennan County. (Thomas).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - IDAHO - Larval damage to Camas County alfalfa
less than last year. Harvest and pupation coinciding, light damage to second-
crop hay expected. (Alzola, July 10). Larvae average 2 per sweep in 300 sweeps
in Power County alfalfa; 23 percent third instar, 50 percent second instar, and
27 percent third instar. Six adults collected. (Portman, July 16). NEVADA -
Adults damaging alfalfa in Carson Valley, Douglas County, (Lauderdale); damaging
second crop in Lovelock, Pershing County, (Cooney). NEW MEXICO - Widespread in
alfalfa in Espanola Valley, averaged 1-5 adults and 2-10 larvae per 25 sweeps.
(Heninger). COLORADO - Adults 10-30 and larvae 50-100 per 100 sweeps in Larimer
County. (Alldredge, Burchett). SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults light in alfalfa near Spear-
fish, Lawrence County; 2-4 per 100 sweeps; second and third instars light, 60 per
100 sweeps. (Jones). MISSOURI - Averaged 3 adults and 4 small larvae per 10
sweeps in alfalfa field in extreme Southeast area. (Munson). “MICHIGAN - Averaged
8 adults per 100 sweeps July 20 in Monroe County alfalfa field, injury light.
Widespread in much Monroe and Lenawee County second-crop alfalfa. No adults could
be found in area in 1966. (Dowdy). NEW YORK - Damage severe to alfalfa in central
area. (N.Y. Wkly . Rpt., July 24).
LESSER CLOVER LEAF WEEVIL (Hypera nigrirostris) - IOWA - Adults common but light
in most red clover and alfalfa in eaSt-central and southeast areas. (Iowa Ins.
Sur.).
A WEEVIL (Sitona flavescens) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on white clover at Galt, Sacra-
mento County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PALE-STRIPED FLEA BEETLE (Systena blanda) - MARYLAND - Adults ranged 1-3 per
sweep on Frederick County alfalfa. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARIZONA - Adult and larval activity heavy
in Maricopa, Pinal, and Yuma Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Common
in alfalfa near Espanola, Rio Arriba County; ranged 0-7 larvae per 25 Sweeps.
(Heninger). COLORADO - Larvae 10 per 100 sweeps in Larimer County alfalfa, no
control indicated. (Alldredge). NEBRASKA - Averaged less than 1 per 10 sweeps
on alfalfa in Nemaha County. (Keith, Berberet). IOWA - Ranged 3-12 per 10 sweeps
in alfalfa in east-central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - NEVADA - Larvae increasing
on alfalfa in Lyon, Pershing, and Washoe Counties; some fields treated in Love-
lock, Pershing County. (Nev. Coop. Rept.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - KANSAS - Ranged 5-12 per 10 sweeps in
Pawnee County alfalfa. (Simpson). MICHIGAN - Moths increasing at blacklight
Stations in Monroe and Lenawee Counties; however, below level indicating problem.
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(Newman). MARYLAND - Averaged 2 per sweep on red clover near Urbana, Frederick
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - ARIZONA - Heavy damage to some alfalfa in
Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.)
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - NEW MEXICO - Lighter than in previous weeks in
northern counties due to warmer weather. (Heninger). COLORADO - Light, 150-380
per 100 sweeps, in Larimer County alfalfa. Light to moderate on Western Slope.
(Alldredge et al.). KANSAS - Light, 25-30 per 10 sweeps, in alfalfa field in
Pawnee County. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Ranged 50-125 (average 80) per 10 sweeps
on alfalfa in Nemaha County. (Keith, Berberet). NORTH DAKOTA - Heavy in second-
crop alfalfa in east-central and southeast districts. Average per 100 sweeps by
county as follows: Cass 28,000; Ransom 14,000; Sargent 20,000; Dickey 10,000;
La Moure 8,000; Stutsman 600; Barnes 8,000. Heaviest in good second-growth fields,
parasites and predators increasing. Syrphid larvae ranged up to 250 (averaged 90)
per 100 sweeps, lady beetles up to 110 (averaged 50) per 100 Sweeps, and para-
sitism by a braconid averaged 150 mummified aphids per 100 stems in Cass County.
(Brandvik). MINNESOTA - Heavy on alfalfa in west-central and northwest districts;
range 5,000-20,000 per 100 sweeps. Lighter in southeast and central districts;
range 70-222 per 100 sweeps. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). IOWA - Very low, O-5 per sweep,
on alfalfa in east-central and southeast areas. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). ARKANSAS -
Noneconomic in alfalfa in Miller County, presence this late unusual. (Ark. Ins.
Sur.). VIRGINIA - Averaged 2 adults per Sweep and 1 larva per 10 sweeps on second-
cutting alfalfa in Roanoke County; alfalfa 20 inches high. (Isakson).
ALFALFA PLANT BUG (Adelphocoris lineolatus) - WISCONSIN - Averaged 1 adult per
sweep in west-central and northwestern counties; up to 5 per sweep common in cen-
tral and southern counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). IOWA - Light on alfalfa in east-
central and southeast areas. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Ranged 40-66 (average
50) per 10 sweeps on Nemaha County alfalfa. (Keith, Berberet).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEVADA - Averaged 1-2 nymphs per sweep in alfalfa seed
fields in Lovelock, Pershing County. (Martinelli). Ranged 12-50 per sweep in
Churchill County hay fields. (Cooney). COLORADO - Heavy in alfalfa on Western
Slope; 100-500 per 100 sweeps. (Alldredge et al.). NEBRASKA - Ranged 6-20 (aver-
age 12) per 10 sweeps on alfalfa in Nemaha County. (Keith, Berberet).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - MISSOURI - Moderate to heavy in alfalfa
in southeast area, ranged 10-35 per 10 sweeps; averaged 120 per 10 sweeps in 1 red
clover field. (Munson). IOWA - Decreasing, 3-12 per 10 sweeps, in east-central
and southeast areas. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Averaged up to 3 adults and
up to 1 nymph per sweep in most southern, central, and western county alfalfa.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Heavy in alfalfa
in Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, and Graham Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO -
Averaged 2 adults per 25 sweeps in Southern Dona Ana County alfalfa. (Elson).
ARKANSAS - Adults averaged 113 July 17 and 184 July 24 per 100 sweeps in white
clover field in Hot Spring County; averaged 168 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa in
Hempstead County July 25. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus spumarius) - IOWA - Adults range 3-15 per sweep in
alfalfa and red clover in east-central and southeast area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
THRIPS - NEW MEXICO - Causing some curling of alfalfa foliage in Dona Ana and Rio
Arriba Counties. (Elson, Heninger). IDAHO - Several species causing much damage
to alfalfa blossoms in widely scattered parts of southwest area. Treatment re-
quired in fields near Star, Ada County, near Parma, Canyon County, and near Home-
dale and Marsing, Owyhee County. (Waters).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - WASHINGTON - Heavy in alfalfa seed
fields in Walla Walla and Franklin Counties in recent weeks; treatments applied.
(Johansen, Eves, July 26).
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SOYBEANS
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Infestations and damage
increasing over State on 4 to 12-inch Soybeans. Moderate to heavy near College
Station, Brazos County. (Geeslin et al.).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ILLINOIS - Averaged 1 per Sweep in Southern
sections (range 0.5-2.7) averaged 0-2 percent leaf damage. (111. Ins. Rpt.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - MISSISSIPPI - Noneconomic in 6 fields in
Quitman County and 2 fields in Yazoo County. (Dinkins).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - NEBRASKA - Ranged 2-11 (average 6) per 25
sweeps in Nemaha County. (Keith, Berberet).
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - NEBRASKA - Light in southeast area; ranged
2-4 per 25 sweeps in Nemaha County. (Keith, Berberet). IOWA - Noneconomic. (Iowa
Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS - Averaged 0.5 per sweep (ranged 0-2.8), averaged 0-2 per-
cent leaf damage. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). MISSISSIPPI - Light to moderate in 30 fields
in Issaquena County, leaf damage noneconomic. (Dinkins).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Some control neces-
sary in Clarendon County. (Nettles et al., July 24).
A GRAPE COLASPIS (Colaspis sp.) - NEBRASKA - Ranged 3-20 (average 10) per 25 sweeps
in Nemaha County. (Keith, Berberet).
GREEN STINK BUG (Acrosternum hilare) - MISSISSIPPI - Noneconomic in most fields in
delta area. (Dinkins).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARKANSAS - Infestations in
untreated plots in Hempstead County averaged 40 adults in 100 sweeps and 54 nymphs
to 30 row feet. Girdling averaged 28 percent, no lodging to date, some nymphs
moved up plants. Dark nymphs outnumber green, reverse true earlier. (Ark. Ins.
Sureic
PEANUTS
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Infestations and dam-
age increasing over State on 4 to 12-inch peanuts. Infestation ranged 60-90 per-
cent in fields in Erath, Mason, and Comanche Counties; damage not apparent.
(Gesslin et al.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - GEORGIA - Light on peanuts in Tift County.
(Morgan). TEXAS - Moderate on buds and young leaves of peanuts throughout Ander-
son County. (Straughan et al.).
GRANULATE CUTWORM (Feltia subterranea) - ALABAMA - Heavy, damaging peanuts in Henry
County field. (McQueen).
A BURROWING STINK BUG (Pangaeus bilineatus) - ALABAMA - Adults and nymphs of this
species, and probably few Tominotus communis, present in isolated fields through-
out Dale County; no damage observed. (Estes).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - TENNESSEE - Conditions remain ideal for further
increase in western area. Still lull between overwintered weevils and first gen-
eration hatching. Sharp increases expected by August 1. Punctured squares in
treated and untreated fields averaged 18 percent; up to 90 percent in some fields.
(Locke). GEORGIA - Heavy throughout southern area. Punctured squares 9-30
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percent in 4 treated fields, Tift County, (Womack); 22 percent in untreated fields,
Spalding County, (Beckham). ALABAMA - Heavy in all counties; affected squares
decreasing. Heavy "hatchout" continuous, excellent control reported where treat-—
ment properly timed. Newly hatched weevils in morning blooms general in central
and southern areas; 1-10 feeding on pollen. First "hatchout" occurring in ex-
treme northern area fields with feeding in and on squares. (McQueen). MISSISSI-
PPI - Second-generation emergence almost complete in southern delta area. First-
generation complete, Second generation beginning in northern delta area. Average
percent punctured Squares by county: Issaquena, 8-10 in 15 fields; Washington,
3 in 10 fields; Quitman, 8 in 15 fields; Leake, 12 in 10 fields; Hinds, 5 in 7
fields; Pike, 25 in 5 fields; Chickasaw, 20 in 5 fields; Panola, 15 in 44 fields;
Tate, 12 in 120 fields; Holmes, 8 in 35 fields; Yazoo, 9 in 15 fields. (Dinkins).
Punctured squares in 61 of 80 fields checked in delta counties. Average percent
punctures for all fields 4.7 (ranged 0-92 percent); only 4 fields above 10 percent.
(Pfrimmer). LOUISIANA - Hatch continues in many fields. Punectured squares in-
creasing in young cotton, but weevils appear under control where insecticides
applied. Increase in numbers expected, eSpecially in older cotton, next 7-14 days.
(Tynes, July 24). ARKANSAS - Heavy in upland section of southwest area. Second-
generation adults emerging in early cotton in Lafayette County. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
OKLAHOMA - Percent punctured squares ranged 19-32 in Comanche, Tillman, and
Cotton Counties, averaged 25 in Coal County, averaged 4 in Beckham County,
ranged 2-3 in Wagoner County, 10-15 in Grady County; heavy in Marshall County,
moderate in Bryan County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS - Punctured squares
averaged 25.3 percent (maximum 60) in 28 treated fields at Waco; averaged 39 per-
cent (maximum 77) in 29 untreated fields. Squares scarce. (Cowan et al.).
FULLER ROSE BEETLE (Pantomorus cervinus) - TENNESSEE - Numerous in Hardeman County
field. As many as 6 per terminal. No damage, controls successful. (Locke).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - TENNESSEE - In 60 percent of western area fields
surveyed. Egg and larval counts ranged 1-4 per 100 terminals. Eggs still found
in terminals and on squares. (Locke). GEORGIA - Light to moderate in Spalding
County (Beckham); 1,648 moths taken in 9 light traps in Tift County July 26 (Cope-
land); 4-15 eggs and 2-8 larvae per 100 terminals in 4 Tift County fields (Womack).
ALABAMA - Present in most counties; lighter than in past years. (McQueen). MISSI-
SSIPPI - H. zea and H. virescens light throughout delta area; H. virescens heavier
than H. zea in Yazoo County. Percent infestation by county as follows: Issaquena,
3-5 in 15 fields; Washington, 4 in 10 fields; Quitman, 1 in 15 fields; Leake, 4
in 10 fields; Hinds, 2 in 2 fields; Panola, 2 in 44 fields; Tate, 3 in 120 fields;
Holmes, 1 in 35 fields. (Dinkins). Injured squares found in 74 of 80 fields
checked in delta counties. Average percent injury for all fields 5 (ranged 0-24.5).
Increase over last period. (Pfrimmer et al.). LOUISIANA - Egg laying decreased
in most of State; however, enough eggs still being laid to create problem in
fields where insecticide not applied or applications skipped. Egg laying and
small larvae expected to increase next 10-14 days. Larvae expected to be numerous
during August. Recommended insecticides giving good results. Beneficial insects
absent from fields this year. Probably accounts for high bollworm populations.
(Tynes, July 24). ARKANSAS - H. zea most important pest in Red River area, control
improving. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Small larvae 1-3 per 100 plants in 14 of
323 fields. (Jones). OKLAHOMA - Percent damage averaged 40 in Grady County and 4
in Beckham County. First and second instars in 40-60 percent of terminals; Some
fourth and fifth instars in Wagoner County. Heavy in Marshall, Cotton, and Greer
Counties. One larva of 50 checked in Grady County was H. virescens. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). TEXAS - Light to moderate in Garza County, light in Terry and Gaines
Counties. (Arnold, July 25). Light at Waco, occasionally damaged irrigated or late
planted field. Averaged 5.6 eggs (range 0-23.9) and 3.7 larvae (range O-17.7) per
100 terminals in 35 treated fields. Injured squares averaged 5.6 percent in 28
treated fields (maximum 21.5) and 4 percent (maximum 20.75) in 29 untreated fields.
Injured bolls averaged 6.9 percent in 35 treated fields (maximum 19.85) 31 untreated
fields averaged 5.2 percent (maximum 30.25). Of 585 larvae identified, 167 were
H. virescens. (Cowan et al.). ARIZONA - H. zea egg deposition in Maricopa County
very heavy in many fields. Eggs and larvae present in Pinal, Pima, and Yuma Coun-
ties. Controls continuous in many counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Continue damaging in some fields in most areas
of State. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). MISSOURI - Ranged 1-25 per 100 plants in 249 of
323 fields. (Jones). TENNESSEE - Light damage continues over west area to pin
head squares. (Locke).
APHIDS - TENNESSEE - Heavily infested field last period in Hardin County. No
control applied but as high as 35 lady beetle larvae observed per plant. Only
very light infestation remained this period. (Locke). MISSOURI - Aphis gossypii
light in 68 of 323 fields. (Jones). OKLAHOMA - A. gossypii moderate to heavy in
Wagoner County; 10-40 per leaf on 75 percent of plants. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
MISSISSIPPI - A. gosspyii in numerous delta county fields. (Pfrimmer et ap
FLEAHOPPERS - TEXAS - Small increase noted in High Plains area; noneconomic in
Yoakum, Lamb, Garza, Bailey, Lynn, Gaines, Cottle, Hale, Lubbock, and Terry
Counties. (Arnold, July 25). ALABAMA - Psallus seriatus light to heavy, with some
damage on young cotton in Colbert, Limestone, and other northern counties.
(McQueen).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MISSISSIPPI - Widespread in delta counties.
Recommended materials giving very poor control. (Pfrimmer et al.). TENNESSEE -
Rains reduced numbers in most infestations. Conditions not favorable for buildup.
(Locke).
TOBACCO
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - MARYLAND - Continues to increase in Anne
Arundel, Calvert, and St. Marys Counties. Controls needed on more advanced tobacco.
(U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Light to heavy, but spotty, on tobacco in
Pittsylvania County. Entomogenous fungi and predators active. Controls necessary
in some fields. (Dominick).
TOBACCO FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix hirtipennis) - MARYLAND - Adults ranged 20-50 per
plant near Davidsonville, Anne Arundel County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA -
Generally light on tobacco in Pittsylvania County. (Dominick).
SUGARBEETS
SUGAR-BEET ROOT MAGGOT (Tetanops myopaeformis) - COLORADO - Larvae feeding primarily
on feeder root system and where plant growth promoted by proper management; plants
appear ahead of larvae. (Jenkins).
BEET WEBWORM (Loxostege sticticalis) - COLORADO - Adults taken in light traps in
Weld County, but very little evidence of larvae on plants. (Jenkins).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - CALIFORNIA - Infestations
widespread in northern area. Larvae damaging deciduous fruit trees, walnut trees,
forage crops, and vegetable crops. Potatoes in Tule basin of Siskiyou and Modoc
Counties heavily damaged. (Burton). Heavy larval populations damaging tomato
plantings in Georgetown, El Dorado County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
TOMATO FRUITWORM (Heliothis zea) -— ARKANSAS - Eggs ranged 2-3 and larvae 2-4 per
50 tomato plants. Damaged clusters ranged 4-10 per 50 clusters. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
OKLAHOMA - Moderate, damaged home garden tomatoes in Pontotoc County. (Okla. Coop.
Sux):
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - VIRGINIA - Moths of this species and Peridroma
saucia decreased. Numbers now between those indicative of heavy and light damage
on EaStern Shore. Eggs deposited and some young larvae observed. (Isakson).
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MICHIGAN - Moths of this species and Crymodes devastator steadily increasing in
blacklight traps. (Newman).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - MICHIGAN - Larvae caused some field
problems in Saginaw County by mining lateral stems of potato plants. (Newman).
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - MAINE - Larvae caused very
light to severe damage on potato foliage in Several fields in central and southern
Aroostook County. (Shands).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - UTAH - Numerous on potatoes, peppers, tomatoes,
and beets in Cache County. (Knowlton). COLORADO - Low on potatoes, 10-20 per 100
sweeps, near Lucerne, Weld County. (Jenkins). WISCONSIN - Colonies building up
rapidly on peppers in East Troy area. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEW JERSEY - Light to
moderate on eggplant in Essex, Warren, and Burlington Counties; on tomatoes
throughout State. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
POTATO APHID (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) - TEXAS - Widespread and moderate on tomatoes
throughout Upshur County; damage apparent and control ineffective. (Henry).
Potato Aphids in Maine - Populations continued to increase rapidly on untreated
potato foliage at Presque Isle; 7-9 times as large as previous week, depending on
species. Averaged 31 apterous aphids on 3 leaves per plant; this about threshold
number for feeding damage that can be reflected as reduced yield of tubers. Aphis
nasturtii dominant followed by Macrosiphum euphorbiae and Myzus persicae. Acyr-
thosiphon solani very scarce. Lady beetle larvae, mostly Hippodamia tredecim-
punctata tibialis, increased on potato plants. Numbers of MacroSiphum euphorbiae
killed by parasites also increased. Diseased aphids less abundant than previous
week. (Shands et al.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW JERSEY - Increasing on eggplant and toma-
toes in Cumberland County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
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BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestus) - NEW YORK - Egg hatch underway,
populations spotty. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24). MICHIGAN - Some late instars
along field margin of Navy beans in Saginaw County July 24; control generally
good in area. (Dowdy). NEBRASKA - Controls applied to field beans in panhandle.
(Hagen). COLORADO - Trace numbers, O-1 per 10 bean plants, in fields near Ault,
Weld County; larvae in Johnstown and Windsor area. Controls apparently applied
as leaf damage indicated population economic. (Jenkins, Boyes). Few found in
pinto bean fields in Mesa County. (Bulla). NEW MEXICO - Previously serious
on lima beans and pole beans in Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties; control
satisfactory. (Heninger).
COWPEA CURCULIO (Chalcodermus aeneus) - GEORGIA - Light on field peas in
Spalding County. (Dupree) .
BEAN APHID (Aphis fabae) - NEW JERSEY - Light damage to lima beans near Phillips-
burg, Warren County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW JERSEY - Light on beans in Salem County.
(Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
COLE CROPS
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on cabbage at
Camino, El Dorado County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Larvae averaged about
1 per plant on commercial cabbage near East Troy, Walworth County. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). IOWA - Adults very active in central and east-central area; some small
larvae in Polk County. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NEW JERSEY - Eggs and larvae found on
crucifers near Fairfield, Essex County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on cauliflower plant-
ings at Watsonville, Santa Cruz County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). MARYLAND - Adults
averaged 1 per night in blacklight trap at Snow Hill, Worcester County. Quig. Wil
Ent. Dept.).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on cauliflower plant-
ings at Watsonville, Santa Cruz County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEW JERSEY - Light
to moderate on crucifers near Fairfield, Essex County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
CUCURBITS
MELON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy, damaging water—
melons and cantaloups in Beckham, Washita, Cotton, and Love Counties. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.). MARYLAND - Light to medium on garden cantaloup and cucumber near
Carmichael, Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
CUCUMBER BEETLES - DELAWARE - Acalymma vittatum larvae infesting about 50 percent
of watermelons and cantaloups touching Soil in 6 Sussex County fields; up to 14
larvae in 1 cantaloup. (Evans). OKLAHOMA - Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi
and A. vittatum very heavy, killing home garden cucumbers in Payne County.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MARYLAND - Heavy on several watermelon plant-
ings in Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
ASPARAGUS BEETLE (Crioceris asparagi) - NEW JERSEY - Larvae feeding on asparagus
brush throughout State. (iIns.-Dis. Newsltr.).
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ASIATIC GARDEN BEETLE (Maladera castanea) - NEW YORK - First emergence of season
July 9 in Riverhead, Suffolk County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.).
ONION THRIPS (Thrips tabaci) - IDAHO - Numerous in onion bulb fields in Canyon
County, control required. (Bechtolt). COLORADO - Infested onions in Greeley
and Fort Lupton areas. (Urano). NEW YORK - Very light in Orange County. (N.Y.
Wkly. Rpt., July 24).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - NEW JERSEY - Moderate to severe egg-
laying injury in celery plantings at Great Meadows, Warren County. (Ins.-Dis.
Newsltr.).
A SEED CHALCID (Systole geniculata) - IDAHO - This species and Tetrastichus
bruchophagi (a eulophid wasp) emerging from carrot seed in Canyon County. T.
bruchophagi is a parasite of S. geniculata. (Scott). =
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - NEW JERSEY - Second-brood adults present
in some sprayed apple orchards. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). NEW YORK - Activity
light, full-grown larvae leaving fruit. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24). INDIANA -
Collections in 20 virgin female traps declined from 13 to 9 at Vincennes July
18-24. (Dolphin). MISSOURI - All stages abundant on unsprayed fruit in Kansas
City area. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.).
‘RED-BANDED LEAF ROLLER (Argyrotaenia velutinana) - INDIANA - Emergence of second
brood continues at Vincennes; capture of 978 males in 20 virgin female traps
highest for single week this year. (Dolphin, July 24). MICHIGAN - Second-brood
egg masses noted in southwest area July 17. (Wooley) NEW YORK - Moths appeared
in bait pails for first time this year July 10. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.).
ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH (Grapholitha molesta) - COLORADO - Third-generation moths
reached peak of 120 per 5 traps in Palisade area July 20. (Bulla). INDIANA -
Capture of 9 adults in bait jars at Vincennes comparable to 11 July 11-17.
(Dolphin, July 24).
LESSER PEACH TREE BORER (Synanthedon pictipes) - INDIANA - Adults declining,
capture of 91 males at Vincennes area orchard lowest Since first week in June.
(Dolphin, July 24).
A LEAF ROLLER MOTH (Platynota stultana) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate on plum
trees in Placerville, El Dorado County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A CARPOSINID MOTH (Bondia comonana) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate on plum trees
at Placerville, El Dorado County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
APPLE APHID (Aphis pomi) - NEW YORK - Heavy in Columbia County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
July 24). CONNECTICUT - Light in orchards throughout State. (Savos, July 25).
INDIANA - Dense colonies on growing terminals in localized situations at
Vincennes; declining as most terminals not elongating and producing new leaves.
(Dolphin, July 24).
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - CONNECTICUT - Adult emergence increasing,
appears near peak in orchards throughout State. (Savos, July 25). NEW YORK -
Emergence increasing in Monroe County area; ratio 60 males to 40 females.
(N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24). INDIANA - Adult captures on bait boards dropped from
641 to 378 at Vincennes. Egg punctures noted in fruit. (Dolphin, July 24).
MINNESOTA - From trap counts, numbers higher than in past 2 years.
Protective sprays. essential. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
BROAD-NECKED ROOT BORER (Prionus laticollis) - RHODE ISLAND - Numerous adults
emerging. Reported in 2 commercial apple orchards in Greenville area, Providence
County. (Mathewson et al.).
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EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - NEW JERSEY - Increasing in apple orchards in
Burlington County, bronzing Teaves in 1 orchard. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). NEW YORK -
Increasing in Columbia and Niagara Counties. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24).
INDIANA - High in some Vincennes area orchards; 46.6 mobile forms per leaf high-
est recorded. (Dolphin, July 24). MICHIGAN - No major problem but increaSing in
many orchards. Continued hot, dry weather should favor rapid increase. (Wooley).
MISSOURI - Plentiful on apples in Kansas City area, light to moderate on peaches
and apples generally. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.). COLORADO - First of season
July 22 in Clifton area,Mesa County, on apples. Infestation 1-2 per leaf; controls
applied. (Bulla).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW JERSEY - Increasing in apple orchards in
Burlington County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). NEW YORK - Increasing in Columbia
County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24). INDIANA - Increasing at Vincennes; up to
8.2 mobile forms per leaf. (Dolphin, July 24). COLORADO - Building up in
apple and pear orchards with some injury appearing on foliage in Western Slope
counties. (Bulla).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - NEW MEXICO - Damaging foliage of pecans in
Mesilla Valley. Lighter than last year along Rio Grande River in northern area.
(Heninger, Hare).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - ALABAMA - Pecan nuts in Lee County
dropping from some trees as result of egg laying and larval entrence into
shucks; nut drop began June 19. Nut drop light to medium in 2 large Bullock
County orchards. (Bagby et al.). OKLAHOMA - Occasional third instar in pecans
in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - OHIO - Defoliating roadside walnut trees
in Highland County, larvae 0.5-0.75 inch long; damage not Severe. (Rose, July
25). WISCONSIN - Damage evident in Green and Rock Counties. larvae in second
instar. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Pupation almost complete in Payne County
pecan orchards. (Okla. Coop. Sur.)
PECAN NUT CASEBEARER (Acrobasis caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Second-generation larvae
light on pecans in Murray County. (Okla "Coops ‘Sur.)):
BLACK-MARGINED APHID (Monellia costalis) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 6-7 per leaflet
on pecan in Payne County; heavy in Pontotoc County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy adult emergence in cultivated
orchards in Okfuskee County; feeding caused numerous nuts to drop. Light
emergence begun in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS
Quarterly Citrus Insect and Mite Outlook in Florida - July through September —-
This outlook is based on the assumption that weather beyond the period of the
current U.S. Weather Bureau's 30-day Outlook will be normal. Therefore the
forecasts given below cannot be viewed with the same degree of confidence as
those in the "Insect and Disease Summary" usually released twice each month by
this station.
CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllocoptruta oleivora) will increase in July and subside
after mid-August. Population will be in high range during that period. Mites
expected to be above average abundance through September. Heavy infestations
will develop on fruit in about 20 percent of groves. TEXAS CITRUS MITE
(Eutetranychus banksi) and CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) will decrease
rapidly after mid-July and be at low level by September. Only scattered in-
festations will be important. BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae) will remain at high
level through July then gradually decrease to low level by September. New genera—
of crawlers will appear late in August but are not expected to be of much
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importance this year. GLOVER SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii) will continue in high
range through July, decrease to low level in August then gradually increase in
September. An ARMORED SCALE (Unaspis citri) will follow similar trend in groves
presently infested. PURPLE SCALE (Lepidosaphes beckii), CHAFF SCALE (Parlatoria
pergandii), YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina), and FLORIDA RED SCALE (Chrysomphalus
aonidum) will continue at low to moderate level during July, then decrease to low
Tevel until mid-September. None expected to be very troublesome. MEALYBUGS will
decrease from high range by end of July and gradually decrease to low level
through September. WHITEFLIES will be moderately numerous but below normal
abundance. Decrease expected through August followed by gradual increase in
September. (W. A. Simanton).
SAP BEETLES (Carpophilus spp.) - Damaging fruit, particularly grapefruit, near
ground in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SMALL FRUITS
CRANBERRY FRUITWORM (Acrobasis vaccinii) - NEW YORK - Numerous on blueberries in
Oswego, Onondaga, and Cayuga Counties. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24). NEW JERSEY -
Adults on cranberry throughout State. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
GRAPE BERRY MOTH (Paralobesia viteana) - MICHIGAN - Second brood laying eggs in
southwest area. (Wooley).
A SCARAB (Pelidnota punctata) - RHODE ISLAND - Adults on grapevines in West
Warwick, Kent County; South Kingstown, Washington County; and Providence,
Providence County. (Mathewson, Hartley).
BLUNT-NOSED CRANBERRY LEAFHOPPER (Scleroracus vaccinii) - NEW JERSEY - Adults
on cranberry throughout State. (InsS.-Dis. Newsltr.).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - NEW YORK - On raspberry in Niagara
County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24).
APHIDS (Amphorophora spp.) - UTAH - Heavier than normal on raspberry in Rich,
Utah, and Cache Counties. (Knowlton, Converse).
BLUEBERRY MAGGOT (Rhagoletis mendax) - NEW JERSEY - Adults near peak activity
on blueberry. (InS.-Dis. Newsltr.).
ORNAMENTALS
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - OKLAHOMA - Damaged 50-60 percent of
mimosa branches at Coweta, Wagoner County; averaged 60 percent at 2 locations
in Tulsa County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Phenacaspis cockerelli) - FLORIDA - On amaryllis July 13 at
nursery in Jacksonville Beach, Duval County (King) and on lily-of-the-Nile
(Agapanthus africanus) July 18 at nursery in St. Cloud, Osceola County (Crews,
Holley). New host records. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
A MEALYBUG (Pseudococcus diversus) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on juniper trees at
Carlsbad, San Diego County. Iridomyrmex humilis also heavy on these junipers.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
LACE BUGS (Stephanitis spp.) -— DELAWARE - S. pyrioides heavily damaged azaleas in
some areas. (MacCreary). RHODE ISLAND - S. takeyai heavy on Japanese andromeda
in jursery at Barrington, Bristol County. (Roberti, Mathewson).
A SAWFLY (Atomacera decepta) - ALABAMA - Overlapping larval populations seriously
damaged hibiscus at Opelika, Lee County; egg laying heavy. (Johnson et al.).
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TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - ALABAMA - Heavy (100+ per leaf);
destroyed 600-800 small azaleas at location in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County.
(Leeper et al.).
BULB MITE (Rhizoglyphus echinopus) - CALIFORNIA - Eggs, nymphs, and adults
heavy on gladiolus plantings at Encinitas, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - NEW MEXICO - Damaged shade trees in many
areas; serious in Embudo area, Rio Arriba County. (Heninger, Hare). INDIANA -
Hatch as far north as Starke County. (Huber). MICHIGAN - Early instars and
webs noticeable in Ingham and Shiawassee Counties. (Dowdy).
A SATURNIID MOTH (Pseudohazis eglanterina) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium on willow
trees at Corcoran, Tularea County. (Gales CoopE Rpt
AMERICAN DAGGER MOTH (Acronicta americana) - NEVADA - Hatching underway at
Fallon, Churchill County. (Lauderdale).
VICEROY (Limenitis archippus) - OHIO - Larvae defoliating willow planting in
Lake County; heavily infested 25 percent of 750 willow trees. (Eastin).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - NEVADA - Light at Pony Springs, third
infested locality in Lincoln County. (Earnist). Damage heavier than usual
on untreated or poorly treated elms in northwestern area. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
ARIZONA - On Chinese elms in Pima County for new county record. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Widespread in Albuquerque area, Bernalillo County; some
large trees almost defoliated. Numerous larvae pupated since mid-July. All
stages present. (Heninger, Kloepfer). COLORADO - Second generation emerging
in Delta and Mesa County area. (Bulla). KANSAS - Third-generation adults
on Sedgwick County elms. (Redding). OKLAHOMA - Continues moderate to heavy
in most areas with many trees 50-75 percent defoliated; second generation
pupating in most areas. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). RHODE ISLAND - Larval feeding
generally far less than usual in State. (Mathewson).
LOCUST LEAF MINER (Xenochalepus dorsalis) - OHIO - Browned black locust trees
very apparent in widespread forested areas in Adams and Scioto Counties, adults
skeletonizing foliage; up to 90 percent of leaves destroyed. (Rose).
ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL (Cyrtepistomus castaneus) - MISSOURI - Collected from oak
in Maries County July 25 and swept from red clover in Stoddard County July 26.
New county records. (Munson).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Chionaspis quercus) - FLORIDA - On live oak at Fort De Soto
Park, Mullet Key, Pinellas County, July 23 for new county record. (Bingaman et
milis))-¢
SAN JOSE SCALE (Aspidiotus perniciosus) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on mountain ash
tree nursery stock at Pacheco, Contra Costa County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
WOOLLY ELM APHID (Eriosoma americanum) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs and adults medium
on elm trees at Alturas, Modoc County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SYCAMORE LACE BUG (Corythucha ciliata) - OHIO - Damaged sycamore leaves in much
of eastern half of State. (Polivka).
ASH PLANT BUG (Neoborus amoenus) - IOWA - Caused leaf drop at Grundy Center,
Grundy County, and at Storm Lake, Buena Vista County. (Gunderson).
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A SAWFLY (Caliroa lineata) - OHIO - Skeletonized and browned pin oak foliage in
Carroll County (Polivka) and at 2 locations in Guernsey County (Hanson, Soine).
More widespread in eastern area than in 1965 or 1966. (Rose, July 21).
BIRCH LEAF MINER (Fenusa pusilla) - IOWA - Allamakee County new county record.
(Gunderson).
LARCH SAWFLY (Pristiphora erichsonii) - WISCONSIN - Aerial surveys July 19
indicate light to heavy defoliation of scattered larch stands from Vilas County
westward to Wisconsin-Minnesota State line. Infested stands diminished toward
southern part of State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
CECIDOMYIID MIDGES - OHIO - Cecidomyia verrucicola heavy on some basswood
foliage, galls on every leaf, in Trumbull County. (Custer, Harnar, July 20).
Trishormomya crataegifolia damaged 30-40 percent of leaves of 50 hawthorn trees
in Fulton County. (Jones, July 15).
JACK-PINE BUDWORM (Choristoneura pinus) - WISCONSIN - Aerial surveys July 19
showed moderate to heavy infestations north and east of Danbury in northern
Burnett County to northeast Bayfield County, and to Seeley in northwest Sawyer
County, and on small areas near Boulder Junction and Conover, Vilas County; no
defoliation in other areas in vicinity. In Vilas County, 60 percent sixth
instar, 40 percent pupae July 14. First moth of season in Menominee County
July 17. Pupation 90 percent or more in most of infested areas. Moth emergence
90 percent in northwest area by July 26; egg laying expected well underway
within next few days. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Adult emergence about
complete. Preliminay reports indicate scattered moderate to severe defoliation
from Brainerd to Bemidji. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
ZIMMERMAN PINE MOTH (Dioryctria zimmermani) - WISCONSIN - Heavy in red pine
windbreaks and Christmas tree plantations along Wisconsin River near Boscobel,
Grant County. Pupae and nearly full-grown larvae in dead shoots. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.).
PINE WEEVILS (Pissodes spp.) - OHIO - P. approximatus adults very common in
block of about 200 Scotch pine Christmas trees in Lake County July 12. (Campbell).
DELAWARE - P. strobi adults emerged July 20 on white pine branches in New
Castle County. (MacCreary).
SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE (Dendroctonus frontalis) - TEXAS - Infestations detected
and controlled in 15 southeastern counties. New infestation peak occurred in
late May. (Williamson; For. Pest Activity, Apr.-June).
SARATOGA SPITTLEBUG (Aphrophora saratogensis) - WISCONSIN - Nymphs 80 percent
fifth instar in Lincoln County July 12. Treatment anticipated on several small
plantations totaling about 200 acres in Oconto, Oneida, and Marinette Counties.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - In McGregor and Sandy Lake area, 5-10 percent
adults, mostly full-grown fifth instar. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
PINE SPITTLEBUG (Aphrophora parallela) - WISCONSIN - Adults on jack pine in
Richland County July 13, in Bayfield and Douglas Counties July 25. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). MINNESOTA - Adults present. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
ARMORED SCALES - WISCONSIN - Emergence of second-generation Phenacaspis pinifoliae
crawlers about complete on spruce in Beloit area July 24; some settled on
needles. Nuculaspis californica crawlers mostly exposed on pine at location
near Arena July 26. Few beneath old scales; over 50 percent forming exuviae.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.).
PINE TORTOISE SCALE (Toumeyella numismaticum) - WISCONSIN - Well established on
new growth of Scotch pine in Langlade County plantation July 12. Some females
full of eggs. Lady beetle larvae numerous. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
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RED-HEADED PINE SAWFLY (Neodiprion lecontei) - WISCONSIN - Eggs to second instars
in northern Vilas County July 14. Colonies 3-7 per tree on 75 percent of red
pines in young 15-acre planting. Controls applied July 21. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
RHODE ISLAND - Localized infestation in nursery at Barrington, Bristol County.
(Albright, Mathewson).
CONIFER SAWFLIES (Diprion spp.) - MINNESOTA - First generation of D. similis
in fifth instar to prepupal stage (cocoon). (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). OHIO - Full-
grown D. frutetorum larvae common in block of about 200 Scotch pines in Lake
County. (Campbell, July 12).
SPRUCE SPIDER MITE (Oligonychus ununguis) - OHIO - Damaged juniper and spruce
in Meigs County northward through eastern half of State. (Polivka, July 20).
HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Sugarcane - SUGARCANE LEAFHOPPER (Perkinsiella saccharicida) adults light on
sugarcane at Puunene and Kihei, Maui. Nymphs and adults of CANE LEAFHOPPER
EGG SUCKER (Tytthus mundulus) medium amid leafhoppers. (Miyahira).
Vegetables - A SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus sp.) heavy, discolored and wilted celery
leaves at Waimea fields, Hawaii. (Himori). SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG (Nezara
viridula) nymphs and adults (light to medium), discolored and distorted 10
percent of yard-long beans at Koko Head farm, Oahu. (Wong). Numerous TOBACCO
FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix hirtipennis) adults moderately to heavily damaged foliage
in eggplant field at Lawai, Kauai; light in eggplant fields at Kalaheo and
Kapaa. (Fujimoto, Funasaki). DIAMONDBACK MOTH (Plutella xylostella) larvae
and adults heavy; 75-90 percent of abandoned Chinese cabbage defoliated at
Kalaheo, Kauai. (Fujimoto, Funasaki).
Melons - MELON FLY (Dacus cucurbitae) adults noticeable in watermelon fields
at Puna, Hawaii; oviposition injury and eggs on some young melons. (Yoshioka).
Fruits - MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY (Ceratitis capitata) damaged most fruits in
experimental peach plantings at Kula, Maui. (Williams).
Forest and Shade Trees -— Several larvae and 1 adult MONKEYPOD ROUNDHEADED
BORER (XysStrocera globosa) in numerous tunnels in 3-foot wide trunk of elephants
ear (Enterolobium cyclocarpum) at Barbers Point, Oahu. New host record.
(Kajiwara). BLACK TWIG BORER (Xylosandrus compactus) light to medium on
soursop (Annona muricata) and wiliwili (Erythrinia Sandwicensis) at Hilo,
Hawaii. Wiliwili is new host record. (Kobayashi, Fukumura) .
Beneficial Insects - Larvae of a TORTRICID MOTH (Apotoforma sp.) infested over
75 percent of terminal leaves on blackberry at Olinda and Waiakamoi, Maui.
(Miyahira). During April and May, about 20 adults of a COCCINELLID BEETLE
(Seymnus debilis) bred from pink sugarcane mealybug (Saccharicoccus sacchari) on
Sugarcane at Makiki, Oahu. Adults and larvae fed on crawlers and full-grown
mealybugs. This is a new host record. (Bianchi).
Miscellaneous Pests - GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL (Achatina fulica) surveillance and
metaldehyde treatments continue at Kona, Hawaii, and at Wahiawa, Kauai.
(Yoshioka, Sugawa). VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga) adult on grounds
of hospital at Halawa, Oahu, July 12. (Sugerman). Sila
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MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - NEVADA - Aedes dorsalis, Anopheles freeborni, Culex tarsalis, and
Culiseta inornata larvae and adults heavy in Las Vegas area, Clark County.
Haff et al.). Aedes dorsalis and A. nigromaculis adults heavy in Fallon and
Stillwater, Churchill County, and Mason Valley, Lyon County. (Cooney). UTAH -
Annoying campers and fishermen in Logan Canyon and about communities in Cache
County, heavy in Garden City and Lakota area of Rich County, and numerous in
parts of Alpine Loop, Utah County. (Knowlton). KANSAS - Aedes vexans and Culex
tarsalis females dominant in light trap at Manhattan July 25-26. (Simpson) .
MINNESOTA - Trap collections July 16-22 totaled 32,400 females in 16 traps:
Aedes vexans over 20,000; Mansonia perturbans 8,000. M. perturbans peak July 20
Tatest on record; will decline next 7-14 days. Of 37 Species in light trap
collection, 15 Aedes spp. Rain averaged over 1 inch in large areas of North
Oaks and Lino Lakes vicinity and from Lake Minnetonka to White Bear Lake. Hatch
moderate to heavy with high larval densities. Annoyance declined last 7-10 days
in Minneapolis and Saint Paul area. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Continue
numerous in all areas of State despite recent dry weather. Aedes vexans dominant
biter over most of State. Aedes dorsalis prevalent in many areas. Heavy rains
may contribute to increase in Some areas. Very troublesome to cattle in some
areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). LOUISIANA - Larvae collected in Jefferson Parish July
15-21: Anopheles quadrimaculatis, Aedes vexans, Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus,
C. restuans, and C. Ssalinarius. Landing rate counts increaSing: PsSorophora
confinnis and Aedes Sollicitans dominant. (Stokes). GEORGIA - Larvae heavy in
Sewage lagoon of hog operations in Jackson County. (Nolan).
A LAKE MIDGE (Chironomus plumosus) - WISCONSIN - Heavy emergence reported along
eastern Shore of Lake Winnebago in Calumet County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - UTAH - Increasing on beef and dairy cattle in
many areas. (Knowlton). NORTH DAKOTA - Ranged up to 1,000 (average 400) per
animal on pastured beef cows in La Moure County. (Brandvik). WISCONSIN - Mod-
erate on cattle in most counties; moderate on deer in Rusk and Pepin Counties.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Adults averaged up to 200 per animal in mid-State
cattle herds checked recently. Numbers vary according to cattle feeding programs,
type of cattle, and insecticide usuage. Highest on untreated herds of pastured
beef cattle. (Dowdy). MARYLAND - Ranged 100-200 per animal in 2 dairy herds.in
Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). GEORGIA - Over 1,000 per head on un-
treated beef cattle in Coffee and Mitchell Counties. Qeevetiale)y:
MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 40 per animal on 191 head of cattle in Hinds County; 30
on 130 head in Pike County. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 500 per head on
yearlings in Payne County; moderate to heavy on cattle in Cleveland, Oklahoma,
Mayes, Craig, and Murray Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - WISCONSIN - Most troublesome fly of cattle at
present. Severely annoying cattle in Calumet, Wood, Chippewa, and Columbia
Counties; moderate in most other areas. Annoying deer in Rusk County. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). GEORGIA - Annoying campers in northwest area. (Snoddy).
TABANID FLIES - WISCONSIN - Deer flies numerous in all areas; very annoying to
man, cattle, and deer. Horse flies moderate on cattle in many areas; also
annoying horses. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - WASHINGTON - Collected near Touchet, Walla Walla
County, and at Pasco, Franklin County. Franklin is a new county record. (Johan-
sen, Eves, July 26). IDAHO - Severe nuisance throughout Nez Perce County; over
300 burlap bag dusters in use to alleviate attacks. (Kambitsch, July 24).
Collected from cattle at Middleton and horses at Nampa, Canyon County. This is
a new county record. (Homan). Severely annoying livestock in Benewah, Clear-
water, Latah, and Nez Perce Counties. (Portman et al.). UTAH - Annoying horses
and cattle in North Ogden and Hooper area of Weber County and North Logan and
Mendon area of Cache County. (Knowlton). NORTH DAKOTA - Ranged 3-8 (average 4)
per face on Shorthorn cows in La Moure County. This is a new county record,
(Brandvik). WISCONSIN - Increased in several areas last few weeks, Severe on
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cattle in Marathon County. Second most troublesome fly of cattle. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). INDIANA - Ranged 14-30 per head on cattle in Ohio River area of south-
eastern district. (Huber). MICHIGAN - Adult numbers vary considerably among
mid-State dairy and beef herds. Averaged 15 per face July 20 on pastured herd
in Livingston County. (Dowdy). OHIO - Averaged about 37 per face on beef cattle
in Wayne County July 18 and about 24 per face on July 24 (Shewmaker); up to 50
per face on animals on edge of tightly clustered mixed beef cattle in Pickaway
County (Rose, July 26). MARYLAND - Adults averaged 15 per head on 25 heifers at
Yellow Springs, Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
HOUSE FLY (Musca domestica) - GEORGIA - Heavy in many caged layer operations,
hog operations, and beef cattle feed lots over State, (Nolan). OKLAHOMA - Ranged
18-20 per Scudder grid in untreated barns in Payne County. Moderate to heavy in
homes and barns in Craig, Cleveland and Ponotoc Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WISCONSIN - Very numerous in most areas. Becoming problem in or near homes and
in cattle barns. Numerous about cattle in some areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 17 cases reported in U., S, July
23-29 as follows: TEXAS - Crockett 8, Terrell 3, Brewster 3, Reagan 1, Irion 1;
ARIZONA - Santa Cruz 1. Total of 70 cases reported in Republic of Mexico as
follows: Territorio sur de Baja California 24, Sonora 8, Chihuahua 11, Coahuila
8, Nuevo Leon 3, Tamaulipas 16. Total of 71 cases reported in Mexico south of
Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication operation underway to
prevent establishment of self-sustaining screw-worm population in U. S. Sterile
screw-worm flies released: Texas 28,768,000; Arizona 3,432,000; California
1,716,000; Mexico 103,310,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
CONENOSE BUGS (Triatoma spp.) - TEXAS - T, lecticularius and T. gerstaeckeri
annoying man in households in Holland, Bell County, and in New Braunfels, Comal
County. (Schumann, Romberg).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Numbers per 25-foot drag in
Cherokee and Muskogee Counties ranged 6,000-8,000 larvae, 3-4 nymphs, and 3-4
adults, (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 6 per animal on 191 head of
cattle in Hinds County. (Dinkins). ALABAMA - Heavy on dogs and cattle in several
areas of Chambers County; present on cows transported from Montgomery County.
(Stewart).
AMERICAN DOG TICK (Dermacentor variabilis) - WISCONSIN - Continues nuisance in
northern half of State. Common as far south as Trempealeau, Jackson, and Monroe.
Apparently decreasing. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). VIRGINIA - Numerous males and females
in yard and surrounding area in Tazewell County. (Isakson, McDonald, July 20).
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER (Latrodectus mactans) - CALIFORNIA - Unusually prevalent;
considerable concern to homeowners, particularly in northern area. (Cal. Coop.
Rpt.).
HOUSEHOLDS AND STRUCTURES
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - CONNECTICUT - Continues principal
nuisance in most residences. Numbers epidemic. (Savos, July 29). RHODE ISLAND -
Continues major household pest throughout State. (Mathewson, Hartley).
A SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE (Reticulitermes tibialis) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Infested 4
houses in Aberdeen, Brown County. Infestations sufficiently advanced to require
treatment and structural repair. (Berndt, June 30).
STORED PRODUCTS
HIDE BEETLE (Dermestes maculatus) - TEXAS - Larvae and adults moderate with heavy
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damage to horse, sheep, goat, and hog hides in storehouse near Austin, Travis
County; control difficult. (Doby).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - WASHINGTON - Hyperaspis Signata larvae feeding on Pulvinaria
innumerabilis on silver maples at Pullman, Whitman County. This is a new State
record and a new record for the Northwest. (Eves, July 26). ARKANSAS -
Coleomegilla maculata principal species in soybeans in southwest area; larvae in
most fields. rk. Ins. Sur.). VIRGINIA - Adults of 3 species numerous on
alfalfa in Botetourt County; averaged 4 per sweep. (Isakson) .
A FLOWER BUG (Orius insidiosus) - Ranged from zero in postbloom stage grain
sorghum to 18 adults and 2 nymphs per 10 row feet of blooming sorghum. (Ark. Ins.
Sur.).
A BRACONID (Trioxys utilis) - ARKANSAS - Recovered from Therioaphis maculata in
university greenhouse at Fayetteville. This parasite introduced into U. S. 10
years ago. (Miner).
A LEAFCUTTING BEE (Megachile rotundata) - IDAHO - Eggs of Nemognatha lurida
(a blister beetle) first found July 23 near Parma, Canyon County; hatch began
July 27. N. lurida larvae feed on M. rotundata eggs. Sapya pumila (a sSapygid
wasp) very active in M. rotundata nests near Sandhollow, Payette County. S.
pumila is a parasite of M. rotundata. (Waters). rk
FEDERAL & STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - IDAHO - Mostly Melanoplus indigens in 200-acre area in Idaho
County. Fourth instar through adults average 20 per square yard. Conocephalus
fasciatus averaged 15 per square yard in lowland meadows one mile west of Spirit
Lake, Kootenai County. (Brusven, July 24). UTAH - Lighest in years throughout
most of State. Two outbreak areas, 2,000 acres north of Duchesne airport in
Duchesne County and 150 acres south of Snowville in Box Elder County; numerous
in local roadside spots. (Thornley, Knowlton). NEW MEXICO - Economic on about
one million acres in State, may require treatment. Controls planned for 108,000
acres of rangeland in Lea County. (N. M. Coop. Rpt.). NORTH DAKOTA - Scattered
economic infestations in some areas. Up to 30 per square yard in some alfalfa
fields and pastures in northern Sandhills area of Richland and Ransom Counties;
moving into adjacent cropland as alfalfa cut. M. femurrubrum and M. bivittatus
dominant in alfalfa; Ageneotettix deorum, Aulocara elliotti, and M. sanguinipes
dominant in pastures. Adults present, controls applied. Up to 7 (average 3) per
square yard in alfalfa in Dickey, La Moure, Stutsman, and Barnes Counties; first
through fourth instar M. femurrubrum dominant. (Brandvik). SOUTH DAKOTA -
Ranged 40-50 per square yard on Sweetclover in Pennington County, light in narrow
band along Moreau River in Dewey and Zieback Counties; up to 30 per square yard
in alfalfa in Corson County, light in alfalfa and roadsides in Perkins County,
moderate in northeast Harding County, light to noneconomic in irrigated area of
Butte County. (Zimmerman). Second to fourth instar M. femurrubrum light to
moderate on alfalfa in Spearfish, Lawrence County. (Jones). Heavy on alfalfa in
Miner, Sanborn, and Beadle Counties; 20-30 per square yard in fields and up to
40 per square yard on margins and roadsides. First instar to adult M. femurrubrun,
M. bivittatus, M. differentialis, and M. sanguinipes present. (Burge). Spray
programs include corn and sorghum fields in Haakon County, oat and wheat fields
and roadsides near Wasta, Pennington County, and 2,000 acres of cropland in
Sanborn County. (Jones). NEBRASKA - Some adults in panhandle area; mostly third
and fourth instars with few first and second instars. M. bivittatus adults and
M. Sanguinipes nymphs most numerous. (Keith). Averaged 5 per 25 Sweeps on soy-
beans in Nemaha County. (Keith, Berberet). MISSOURI - Second and third instars
of M. femurrubrum on alfalfa in southern and central areas ranged 3 to 4 per
square yard, (Craig). IOWA - Range 1-8 per square yard in southeast area along
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fence rows and road ditches. M. differentialis dominant. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
MINNESOTA - Some widely scattered infestations continue in central and west-
central districts; margin counts up to 32 per square yard. Some movement into
corn and soybeans but damage light. M. femurrubrum nymphs up to third instar;
peak hatch over. M. differentialis nymphs in Second and third instar; some
fourth instars in light Soil areaS. Mostly adults of M. bivitattus and M.
Sanguinipes in some fields. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - High, 40 per square
yard, in Some areas, but average less than 1 per sweep in most fields. Migra-
tory adults more evident. M. differentialis in fifth instar and scarce.
Dissosteira carolina adults more evident. M. femurrubrum mostly third and
fourth instars with occasional fifth instar; no adults yet. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MARYLAND - Melanoplus spp. adults and nymphs heavy, damaging 25 acres of red
clover near Carmichael, Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Larvae taken from fruit and
females ovipositing on fruit of pear (Pyrus communis) in dooryard at Lakeland,
Polk County, July 24. (Walling). Much damage to fruit. This is a new host
record. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
CEREAL LEAF BEETLE (Oulema melanopus) - MICHIGAN - Summer adults comprise 85+
percent of field population in southwest area; some feeding on corn leaves.
Very late oat field in Berrien County has some late instars. State quarantine
effective July 15, 1967, includes all of Lower Peninsula. (Haynes, Lovitt).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - NEW YORK - Adult flights decreasing
rapidly. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - NEW YORK - Larvae at San Remo and Riverhead,
Suffolk County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 24). MICHIGAN - All 1,200 traps
scheduled for seasonal trapping program set; about one-third checked for first
time. No male moths yet. No evidence of larvae in ground survey of 10-acre
core area near Duck Lake, Calhoun County, July 21. (Moore). CALIFORNIA - In
cooperation with State Department of Agriculture, prebaited traps distributed to
County Departments of Agriculture during late June. (PPC West Reg.).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - GEORGIA - Heavy on ornamental shrubs and
flowers in Hall and White Counties. (Hamilton). VIRGINIA - Moderate on apple,
chestnut, hazelnut, and ornamental trees and shrubs in Chatham area (Dominick) ;
fewer adults in Montgomery County than previous 2 years (Isakson). RHODE ISLAND -
Heavy, but very localized emergence at East Providence, Providence County. Small
numbers on favored hosts in many areas. (King et al.). MICHIGAN - Additional
80 adults taken July 17-23 from traps in rural Monroe County. Traps in Battle
Creek area collected 80 beetles July 17-23. No finds in trapping areas of Bay
City, Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Ypsilanti. (Moore).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - NEW MEXICO - Larvae heavier in northern
Dona Ana County cotton than in 1966; one field averaged 270 larvae per acre, other
fields 50-100 per acre. (N. M. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Control program
initiated in Parker and Cibola areas of Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CALIFORNIA - More than 86,000 acres sprayed in 6 southern desert valleys; 7 full
treatments at Cantil and 5 in Palo Verde Valley, 4 treatments at Needles area, 3
in Sandy Valley, 1-4 on select acreage in Bard and Imperial Valleys, none
initiated in Borrego and Coachella Valleys. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
RANGE CATERPILLAR (Hemileuca oliviae) - NEW MEXICO - Spray program on about
448,000 acres of rangeland being conducted in Colfax, Union, and Harding Counties.
(N, M, Coop. Rpt.).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - ARKANSAS - Adults at Jonesboro,
Craighead County; treated in 1960. Small infestation at Helena, Phillips County,
for new county record. (Shotts).
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INSECT DETECTION
New State Record
A LADY BEETLE (Hyperaspis signata) - WASHINGTON - At Pullman, Whitman County,
July 26. (p. 715).
New County Records
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - ILLINOIS - Stark County. (p. 698).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - ARIZONA - Pima County. (p. 710).
ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL eee toms castaneus) - MISSOURI - Maries (July 25) and
Stoddard (July 26) Counties. (p. 710).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Chionaspis EE - FLORIDA - At Fort De Soto Park, Mullet
Key, Pinellas County, July 23. (p. 710).
BIRCH LEAF MINER (Fenusa pusilla) - IOWA - Allamakee County. (p. 711).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - WASHINGTON - At Pasco, Franklin County. NORTH
DAKOTA - La Moure County. IDAHO - Canyon County. (p. 713).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - ARKANSAS - At Helena, Phillips
County. (p. 717).
CORRECTIONS
CEIR 17(14):264 - Line 1: A LEAFHOPPER (Macropis fumipennis) should read
(Macropsis fumipennis).
CEIR 17(27):586 - EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - SOUTH DAKOTA - June
26 should read June 28. (Jones) .
CEIR 17(28):627 - Line 1: Eotetranychus carpini should read Eotetranychus
carpini borealis.
CEIR 17(28):626 -—- APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - NEW YORK - June 20 should
read June 30. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.).
CEIR 17(28):634 - AN ICHNEUMON WASP (Bathyplectes curcur lionis) should read
(Bathyplectes curculionis).
CEIR 17(29):651 - SQUASH BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) should read SQUASH BUG,
(Anasa tristis). (McQueen)
CEIR 17(30):679 - WOOLLY APPLE APHID (Eriosoma langigerum) should read (Eriosoma
lanigerum).
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Agricultural Researc h Service, USDA L1966q—
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17(31):720, 1967
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Estimates of Damage by the European Corn Borer
to Grain Corn in the United States in 1966
Compiled in Survey and Detection Operations, PPC, ARS
The loss to grain corn, attributed to the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis)
in 1966 is estimated to be approximately 121,236,000 bushels in 14 corn-producing
States. In these States the loss was 3.38 percent of the production. This loss
is approximately 2.95 percent of the total national crop estimated at 4,121,100,000
bushels. 1/ The value of the loss, based on the season average prices received
by farmers for corn 2/, is $155,876,000. These loss estimates are only for the
States shown in Table 1, and are based on the counties or districts surveyed dur-
ing the fall of 1966 within these States. 3/
Table 1 is a composite of State and Federal estimates. These estimates were pre-
pared by using production data 1/, and prices received 2/, released by the Statis-
tical Reporting Service. The basis for the loss estimates was determined by the
Survey of European corn borer populations during the fall of 1966. 3/ The index
of 3 percent loss per borer per plant was used to compute the loss in bushels.
Estimated losses to grain corn for the past 15 years in States where the fall
abundance survey waS conducted are as follows:
1966 121,236,000 Bushels $155,876, 000
1965 54,318,100 " 59,374,160
1964 87,116,000 " 97,478,000
1963 120,648,000 " 127 , 838,000
1962 88, 245,000 " 93,695,000
1961 65,044,000 " 68,998, 000
1960 102,991,000 " 96,085,000
1959 67,763,000 " 71,979,000
1958 100,699, 000 " 98,434,000
1957 180,897,000 " 158,841,000
1956 97,971,000 " 119,535,000
1955 155,355,000 " 182,579,000
1954 191,614,000 " 261,415,000
1953 90,000,000 " 125,466,000
1952 53,270,000 " 77, 205,000
1/ Crop Production,
Statistical Reporting Service,
2/ Crop Values,
3/ Cooperative Economic Insect Report 17(4):46-52,
1966 Annual Summary by States,
USDA, December 20,
Crop Reporting Board,
Season Average Prices Received by Farmers and Value of Production -
1965 and 1966 - by States, Crop Reporting Board, Statistical Reporting Service,
USDA, December 20,
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1,279
39,979
6, 833
50,524
1,304
1,695
6,628
22,935
13,505
379
2,949
6,705
1,085
155,876
Table 1. Estimates of Damage by the European Corn Borer to
Corn Grown for Grain in the United States in 1966
Estimated Data
Total Value Value
Districts State 3 er ¢ of
State Included 1/: Production Bushel: Production Loss of Crop
Number 1,000 Bu. Dollars $1,000 1,000 Bu.
Arkansas 3 2,318 39 3,129 56
Delaware 1 7,942 1.45 11,516 882
Illinois 7 835,440 1.32 1,102,781 30, 287
Indiana 12 396,006 eZ) 510, 848 5,297
Iowa 12 901,748 1495 WL, WAU — AO,AS)
Kansas 3 59,682 SO UU op BSC 1,003
Maryland 3 19,624 1.47 28,847 1,153
Minnesota 7 341, 544 1.23 420,099 5,388
Missouri 5 176,328 1.32 PEO) Diss} 17 5S
Nebraska 5 312,603 1.28 400,132 10,550
North Dakota 1 8,008 1.09 8,729 348
Ohio 5 261,660 1.34 350,624 2,201
South Dakota 6 113,475 162s 139,574 5,451
Wisconsin 9 141,950 West 185,955 826
Totals 3,578,328 4,599,759 121,236
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
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Volume 17 August 11, 1967 Number 32
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
ARMYWORM moth flights heavy in Maine, Delaware, and Maryland. CORN EARWORM moths
increasing on Maryland Eastern Shore; larvae infesting all sorghum in Arkansas
Valley of Colorado. CORN LEAF APHID medium to heavy and widespread on corn in
Maryland; on all corn in southern Wisconsin and all Sorghum in Arkansas Valley
of Colorado. (p. 725).
FALL ARMYWORM infestations high on corn in central Missouri, heavy on sorghum in
western TexaS. CORN ROOTWORM larval damage widespread in Several areas in Neb-
raska; adult feeding and lodging reported in other States. (pp. 726-727). HESSIAN
FLY caused loss of 887,410 bushels of grain in Kansas. (p. 727).
BOLL WEEVIL serious in northern Alabama, increasing in Arkansas and Louisiana.
BOLLWORMS increasing in Florence area of South Carolina, western Tennessee, and
Arkansas; egg laying increaSing in Imperial County, California. LYGUS BUGS in-
ereaSing on cotton throughout Arizona and in some fields in California. (pp. 730-
732).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE heavy on beans in areas of Colorado, controls applied in west-
ern Nebraska. ONION THRIPS damaging onions in Arkansas Valley of Colorado.
(p. 734).
APPLE MAGGOT adult emergence nearing peak in Maine and Vermont, decreasing in
eastern New York. (p. 735). EUROPEAN RED MITE heavy on apples in southeast
Missouri and southwest Iowa, building up in Vermont. (p. 736).
DOUGLAS-FIR BEETLE infesting 1,600,000 acres of timber on northern California
eoast; loss estimated at one billion board feet. A CECIDOMYIID MIDGE flagged
ponderosa pines on Stanislaus National Forest and caused Severe tip damage on
Shasta and Trinity National Forests in California. (p. 739).
MOSQUITOES heavy and annoying in Minnesota and Wisconsin. HORN FLY heavy on
cattle in Some areas. (p. 741). GRASSHOPPERS economic in 3 South Dakota counties,
damaged tobacco in Maryland. (p. 743). First PINK BOLLWORM moths of Season taken
in Coachella Valley and Needles, California. (p. 744).
Detection
New State records include a WEEVIL in Connecticut (p. 728) and a SOFT SCALE in
Texas (p. 737). For new county records See page 740.
Special Reports
Witchweed Quarantine Map. Centerfold.
Distribution of Southern Green Stink Bug (map). (p. 748 ).
Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
New Guinea Sugarcane Weevil (Rhabdoscelus obScurus (Boisduval)). (p. 749).
Reports in this issue are for week ending August 4 unless otherwise indicated.
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Whitchweed Quarantine (map) centerfold
For weather of the week see page 744.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - MAINE - Activity very low inspite of high num-
bers in light traps; scattered populations caused minor damage. (Boulanger, July
28). MASSACHUSETTS - Flights heavy at East Wareham, Plymouth County; 311 and 349
moths taken for weeks ending July 21 and July 28, respectively. (Tomlinson).
DELAWARE - Blacklight trap captures in Sussex County averaged 47 moths per night
July 19-30. (MacCreary). MARYLAND - Moths averaged 305 per night week ending
August 1 in light trap at Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
KANSAS - Second-generation larvae damaged lawn in Manhattan, Riley County. (Mills).
ASTER LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - WISCONSIN - Ranged up to 20 per sweep
in late carrots in Southern Jefferson County; averaged 3 per 10 sweeps in older
carrots. Lighter in Racine County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). COLORADO - Averaged 6 per
20 square feet in Pueblo and Otero Counties, trace numbers on San Luis Valley
lettuce. (Schweissing, Jenkins). Increased in Kersey and Fort Collins area light
traps. (Reynolds et al.).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - MASSACHUSETTS - Few moths trapped at East Wareham,
Plymouth County, week ending July 28. (Tomlinson). NEW YORK - Moths emerging in
captivity; larvae entering soil to pupate. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 31). MARYLAND -
Early infestation light statewide, moths increasing in blacklight traps on Eastern
Shore. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). GEORGIA - Heavy on corn ears in Baker County.
(Drennon, Harris). OKLAHOMA - Moderate in peanuts in Caddo and Bryan Counties;
heavy in grain Sorghum in Garvin County and light to moderate in Cleveland and
Grady Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). INDIANA - First larvae of season infesting
1-3 percent of early corn in light soil areas of Posey, Washington, and Jackson
Counties. (Smith). COLORADO - Infested all sorghum checked in Arkansas Valley.
(Schweissing). Increased from 151 to 231 in Greeley area light traps. (Reynolds
et als')*
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - COLORADO - Trace numbers continue on most
Weld County corn. (Urano). Infested all sorghum checked in Arkansas Valley.
(Schweissing). NORTH DAKOTA - Up to 300 per plant on emerging corn tassels in
Grand Forks County. (Brandvik). NEBRASKA - Present on about 30 percent of corn
plants in 65 fields in Dawson County. (Pruess, Fardal). IOWA - Ranged 18-200+
per corn plant in southwest area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Present in all
fields in southern half of State; colonies of 500+ on average of 1 percent of
corn plants in central counties, predators numerous. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS -
Declining in most fields in State. Infestations averaged 80-100 percent, with
1 percent heavily infested in late corn in central area. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
MICHIGAN - Light on corn tassels in good fields, increasing in sandy fields
throughout State. (Janes). OHIO - Percent of corn plants per field with moderate
to heavy populations by county: Pickaway 18, Ross 16, Highland 48, Clinton 10,
Hamilton 8, Greene 16 and 18, Clark 2 and 56, and Madison 40. Infestations most
numerous in late-planted or slow-maturing corn, plant height 4-6 feet in heavily
infested fields. Light in fields where tassel emergence well underway or nearly
complete. (Rose). NEW YORK - Increasing on white-tasselled sweet corn plantings
in Hudson Valley and Ulster County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 31). MARYLAND -
Medium to heavy populations widespread on advanced corn in most areas; several
thousand acres of field corn treated on lower Eastern Shore. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
DELAWARE - Infestations statewide; some very heavy. (MacCreary). GEORGIA - Mod-
erate on corn tassels in Baker County. (Drennon, Harris). ALABAMA - Heavier than
usual in Marion County corn. Most fields reddish to red from effects of maize
dwarf mosaic. Disease more widespread and general in northern area than in south-
ern area; more prevalent than last 5 years. In all fields, several hundred aphids
common on tassels ready to emerge. (Price et al.).
PICKLEWORM (Diaphania nitidalis) - MARYLAND - Small larvae found August 1 on
cucumber plants near SaliSbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - OHIO - Damaging alfalfa in Auglaize, Wood,
Putnam, and Lucas Counties; ranged 2-8 per sweep. (Niemczyk). Ranged 13-25 per
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sweep in alfalfa in Greene, Fayette, and Madison Counties, 4 per sweep in Soybeans
in Clinton County. (Rose). Yellowing and stunting second-growth alfalfa compounded
by lack of moisture in many areas. (Ohio Crop and Weather Bull.). MICHIGAN -
Adults numerous on potatoes throughout State. (Wells, Janes). WISCONSIN - Adults
ranged up to 40-60 per sweep on alfalfa in sandy area fields in Sauk County;
averaged 10 per sweep in southern counties, 2-3 per Sweep in central counties;
damage light. Ranged up to 25 per potato stalk in Racine and Kenosha Counties;
average 1-4 on lima beans in Dane and Columbia Counties. Nymphs and adults pre-
sent on lima beans in Rock County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - NEW MEXICO - Adults and nymphs
mostly light in Bernalillo County alfalfa; averaged 3-13 per 25 sweeps. (Heninger).
Averaged 30 per 25 sweeps in Southern Dona Ana County. (Elson). COLORADO - In-
creasing on alfalfa, 100-200 per 100 sweeps in Pueblo, Crowley, and Otero Counties.
(Schweissing). WISCONSIN - Averaged 10 per sweep on alfalfa in Dodge, Washington,
Fond du Lac, Waushara, Marquette, and Columbia Counties; averaged 5 per Sweep in
southeastern counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - KANSAS - Egg masses averaged less than
1 per 100 corn plants in Brown County; few pupae and last instars of first genera-
tion present. (Brooks, Gates). NEBRASKA - Infesting up to 50 percent of corn
plants in Howard County. (Pollard, July 29). About 25 percent infestation of 748
stalks dissected from 30 fields in Hall County; larvae averaged 1.04 per infested
stalk and numbered approximately 4,285 per acre. (Hill et al., July 27, 28). In-
festation about 30 percent in Nemaha County; pupae found on 80 percent of farms.
(Munson, Fardal). Ranged 1-3 larvae per stalk in one field near Fairbury, Jeffer-
son County. (Dawes). MINNESOTA - Light, averaged 5-15 infested plants per 100
throughout State; infestation 50 percent in occasional fields. Pupae found first
time this year in southwest and south-central areas. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCON-
SIN - Adults emerging in many southern areas; infestations range 2-80 percent
(average 14) with 1-3+ larvae per plant; damage moderate. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
ILLINOIS - Pupation 50 percent at Rochelle; few moths emerged. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
INDIANA - First-generation adults in all areas of State. Blacklight trap catches
unusually light in southern areas where much of late=planted corn missed first
generation attack. (Huber). MARYLAND - Second-generation moth flights increased
in blacklight traps on Eastern Shore. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). DELAWARE - Moths
averaged 40 per night July 19-30 in Sussex County blacklight trap. (MacCreary).
NEW YORK - Late larvae and pupae infesting 20 percent of unsprayed sweet corn in
New Paltz, Ulster County; 1-4 percent in treated fields. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July
31). MAINE - Laying eggs July 21 at Scarboro, Cumberland County. Egg masses
and newly hatched larvae July 24 at Alfred, York County. (Boulanger, July 28).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - OKLAHOMA - Damage to 6-inch
sorghum plants heavy near Perkins, Payne County; moderate in sorghum in Caddo
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ALABAMA - Second and third
instars of second generation very heavy in 50+ percent of stalks in 5-acre field
of pretassel corn in Marion County. (Price et al.).
SOUTHERN CORNSTALK BORER (Diatraea crambidoides) - MARYLAND - Pupation nearly
complete in border infested field corn near Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - NEW YORK - First moth of season trapped
July 25. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.). MARYLAND - Whorl infestations ranged 5-20 percent in
late field and sweet corn in Frederick and Washington Counties. (U. Md. Ent.
Dept.). ALABAMA - Larvae light to moderate, with moderate damage to whorls of
young corn in 5-acre field in Marion County. (Price et al.). TEXAS - Heavy feed-
ing continues widespread in whorls of grain sorghum in Pecos and Andrews Counties;
1-3 larvae on most plants. (Neeb). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 3-12 per head in 100 per-
cent of grain sorghum in Marshall County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). COLORADO - Very
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light on corn in Arkansas Valley area. (Schweissing). KANSAS - Infestation
ranged 20-30 percent in Sedgwick County. (Brooks). MISSOURI - First to fifth
instars infested 5-80 percent of early corn in central, west-central, and north-
central areas. (Munson). MICHIGAN - Early season collections made in Berrien and
Oceana County light traps. (Newman).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - KANSAS - Infestation ranged
85-90 percent on sorghum in Sedgwick and Harvey Counties, damage severe on 3 to
4-inch plants. Controls applied. (Brooks). MICHIGAN - Early specimens taken in
light traps in Berrien and Oceana Counties. (Newman).
WESTERN BEAN CUTWORM (Loxagrotis albicosta) - NEBRASKA - Oviposition decreasing
near North Platte, Lincoln County; moSt eggs hatched and first to third instars
feeding in whorls of corn; averaged 50 larvae per 4 plants. (Hagen). Less than
1 percent of plants infested in 65 corn fields in Dawson County. (Pruess, Fardal).
AN ARCTIID MOTH (Simyra henrici) - MISSOURI - Larvae on leaves of 5 percent of
plants in Pettis County corn. (Munson).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - NEBRASKA - D. virgifera adults ranged 0-9 per
25 corn plants in 65 Dawson County fields (Pruess, Fardal); adult emergence
beginning in Scotts Bluff County (Hagen); adults averaged 14-25 per plant in
Nemaha County (Munson, Fardal). Larval damage to corn roots widespread in Brown,
Valley, Sheridan, Keith, Arthur, Howard, and Cuming Counties; root recovery good
in most fields. Adults increasing in most areas. (Keith). IOWA - Adults ranged
0-14 per corn plant in southwest area, averaged 45 per 10 plants, with D. virgifera
dominant. One 14-acre field in Polk County completely lodged. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults increasing in numerous fields throughout State. (Jones).
MINNESOTA - Third-instars, prepupae, and pupae present in southwest and south-
central districts; adult emergence nearly complete in lighter soil areas of central
district. Lodging in areas where rain occurred. Adults ranged from trace in
southwest and south-central to 10 per plant in some fields in central district.
= longicornis adults feeding on silks, larvae spotty in some fields. (Minn. Ins.
pt.
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - KANSAS - Adults averaged 2-5 per
corn plant in Franklin County. (Wilde, Simpson). WISCONSIN - Adults increasing
on corn throughout State, averaged 6 per plant in Rock County field. Soil survey
of field revealed 30 percent larvae, 43 percent pupae, and 27 percent adults.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Larvae light in Monroe County research plots; pupae
numerous and adult emergence underway. (Dieter). OHIO - Adult emergence continues
throughout State. Adults light on corn silks in Warren County; very heavy in
field in Clark County; common in field in Madison County. (Rose). MARYLAND -
Adults averaged 2 per plant on corn in whorl stage near Taneytown, Carroll County.
(U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - COLORADO - Heavily damaged non-
rotated corn in Kit Carson County Sox County. ED "TO-O® percent of untreated plants lodged.
Some chemical treatments applied at planting time unsatisfactory. Adults more
numerous, 50 percent of larvae pupating in soil. (Fronk, Hantsbarger). KANSAS -
Adults averaged 2-4 per corn plant in Franklin County, 0-2 per plant in Douglas
County. (Wilde, Simpson). MISSOURI - Light on corn in Lafayette and Carroll
Counties. (Munson). ILLINOIS - First adults of season found in Jo Daviess and
Winnebago Counties. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
FLEA BEETLES (Chaetocnema spp.) - ARIZONA - Up to 6 per growing terminal of young
sorghum in Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW YORK —- C. pulicaria adults in-
ereased from 2 to 18 per 10 whorl-stage corn plants in New Paltz, Ulster County,
during 7-day period. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 31).
CORN SAP BEETLE (Carpophilus dimidiatus) - NEW YORK - Adults unusually abundant
on sweet corn silks in Hudson Valley; larvae entering kernels. (N.Y. Wkly.
Rpt ullys 31).
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CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - KANSAS - Light on sorghum in Sedgwick County.
(Brooks).
STINK BUGS (Pitedia spp.) - NEW MEXICO - Heavy in field of milo at Berino, Dona
Ana County; treatment applied. Very light in other fields in southern part
of county. (Nelson).
SMALL GRAINS
ENGLISH GRAIN APHID (Macrosiphum avenae) - COLORADO - Range 500-1,500 per 100
sweeps in San Luis Valley. lLate-heading barley may be damaged where aphids feed-
ing on soft kernels; most barley ripening and will be windrowed soon. (Jenkins).
HESSIAN FLY (Mayetiola destructor) - KANSAS - Survey completed in total of 343
fields throughout State. Pereent of fields and stems infested by district as
follows: Northeast, 6 and 0.34; east-central, 12 and 0.20; southeast, 36 and
1.04; north-central, 20 and 0.50; central, 25 and 1.40; south-central, 70 and
3.00; northwest, 48 and 2.8; west-central, 33 and 3.20; southwest, zero and zero.
Data indicates definite increase in western area, decrease in eastern area.
Bushel loss estimates by district: Northeast 3,810, east-central 3,880, southeast
31,120, north-central 30,340, central 100,700, south-central 344,280, northwest
158,160, west-central 215,120, southwest zero. Total loss for State, 887,410
bushels. (Somsen). ILLINOIS - Puparia per 100 tillers by district averaged as
follows: West 3, central 1, east 1, west-southwest 4, east-southeast 4, southwest
3, and southeast 20. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
A WEEVIL (Hyperodes anthracinus) - CONNECTICUT - Larvae damaged roots of annual
bluegrass (Poa annua) at country club, Darien, Fairfield County, July 9, 1967.
Det. by R. E. Warner. This is a new State Record. (Johanson).
A BILLBUG (Sphenophorus sp.) - NEVADA - Larvae damaging lawns at Lovelock, Persh-
ing County. (Mitts).
BUFFALO GRASS WEBWORM (Surattha indentella) - OKLAHOMA - Collected by H. Thompson
and K. Sorenson in home lawn in Beaver, Beaver County; ranged as high as 19 per
square foot. None found on golf courses at Beaver nor at Guymon and Hooker in
Texas County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SOD WEBWORMS - SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults very active throughout State. (Jones).
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - NEW YORK - Damaging bentgrass in Nassau County,
heaviest on zoySia grass. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 31).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - MAINE - Infestations at Andover, Bethel, and
Fryeburg, Oxford County; at Turner, Livermore Falls, Mechanic Falls, Greene,
Leeds, and Sabattus, Androscoggin County; at Monmouth in Kennebec County. Damage
light in all instances; less than 25 larvae per 100 sweeps. Androscoggin and
Kennebec are new county records. (Boulanger, July 28). MASSACHUSETTS - Counts per
100 sweeps by county: Hampshire, 1-6 adults, 4-46 larvae; Berkshire 1-27 adults,
3-19 larvae. Alfalfa in recently cut fields averaged 10-12 inches; averaged 30
inches in earlier cut fields. (Miller, July 28). NEW YORK - Adults light in
second-growth alfalfa in Ulster County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 31). MISSISSIPPI -
Adults active in field of fourth-cutting alfalfa in Pontotoc County; 1 adult per
10 square feet in soil samples. In adjacent peach orchard, 2 adults per 10 square
feet found in litter under tree. (Dinkins). NEW MEXICO - No adults or larvae
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found in Bernalillo County alfalfa. (Heninger). COLORADO - Up to 300 per 100
sweeps in Pueblo, Crowley, and Otero Counties. (Schweissing).
LESSER CLOVER LEAF WEEVIL (Hypera nigrirostris) - IOWA - Adults very common in
alfalfa and clover in southwestern area; populations low. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
SWEETCLOVER WEEVIL (Sitona cylindricollis) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 1-2 per 10 sweeps
on sweetclover in Lancaster County. (Beland).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARIZONA - Heavy on Pinal County alfalfa.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO — Adults abundant in Bernalillo County alfalfa.
(Heninger). MISSOURI - Ranged 5-12 per 10 sweeps in Dade County; light in St.
Clair County. (Munson). IOWA - Larvae ranged 3-7 per 10 sweeps, adults very
abundant in flight over alfalfa field. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - MARYLAND - Averaged 7 per sweep in 14 acres
of alfalfa near Ceresville, Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MISSOURI -
Larvae ranged 5-15 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa in Southwest and west-central areas,
most first and Second stage. (Munson).
WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - NEVADA - Spotty, light to
medium on alfalfa in Mason Valley, Lyon County. (Batchelder, Martinelli).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - MARYLAND - Heavy in 20-inch alfalfa near
Mt. Airy, Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). IOWA - Light, range 6-15 per
10 sweeps, in alfalfa in southwest area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEVADA - Averaged 15-20 per sweep on Mason Valley, Lyon
County, alfalfa. (Martinelli). COLORADO - Up to 50 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa in
all areas of Arkansas Valley. (Schweissing). NEW MEXICO - Widespread, averaged
50-95 per 25 sweeps, in alfalfa near Albuquerque, Bernalillo County. (Heninger).
Averaged 3.5 adults per 25 sweeps in southern Dona Ana County. (Elson).
PLANT BUGS (Adelphocoris spp.) - OHIO - A. rapidus ranged 1-3 per sweep in alfalfa
in Fayette, Adams, Fairfield, Pickaway, Greene, and Madison Counties; A. lineolatus
ranged 0-1 per sweep. (Rose). A. lineolatus ranged 1-3 per sweep on alfalfa in
Lucas County. (Niemczyk). © ores a
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - NEW MEXICO - Populations about gone in Bernalillo
County alfalfa. (Heninger). COLORADO - Averaged 50-100 aphids per 100 sweeps in
Arkansas Valley area alfalfa; ranged 5,000 to 7,000 per 100 sweeps in eastern
Prowers County, some fields starting to bloom. (Schweissing). NORTH DAKOTA -
Averaged 2,000 per 100 sweeps on sSecond-crop alfalfa in Walsh County; averaged
1,500 per 100 sweeps in Pembina County. Parasites and predators numerous.
(Brandvik). IOWA - Very light in central area, 5-22 per 10 sweeps in Southwest
area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
APHIDS - WISCONSIN - Nearctaphis bakeri averaged 30 per head and Therioaphis tri-
folii averaged 15 per Sweep in red clover field near Sauk City. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MAINE - Aphis craccae increasing rapidly on vetch; infested nearly every tip in
Some areaS in Aroostook County. Damage negligible. (Boulanger, July 28).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - NEW MEXICO - Increased;
averaged 3 adults per 25 sweeps in Southern Dona Ana County alfalfa. (Elson).
ARIZONA - Decreased as hay cut and seed alfalfa treated. Up to 60 per 100 sweeps
in Yuma County alfalfa, moderate to heavy in Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
ALFALFA SEED CHALCID (Bruchophagus roddi) - CALIFORNIA - Adults light to moderate
on Imperial County seed alfalfa; peak numbers and damage should occur in mid-August.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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SOYBEANS
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - MARYLAND - Heavy in 85-acre field near
Valley Lee, St. Marys County. (U.Md., Ent. Dept.). ILLINOIS - Fourth and fifth
instars at Urbana, averaged 5 per 25 sweeps. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). NEBRASKA - Less
than 1 per 25 sweeps in Seward County. (Keith).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - KANSAS - Damaging in Sedgwick
County, controls applied. (Brooks).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Larvae near
ground line on 18-inch lodged soybeans. (Nettles et al., Aug. 1).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - INDIANA - First adults of season
light in southeast area. (Smith). MARYLAND - Light to medium with spotty damage
in St. Marys and Worcester Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - NEBRASKA - Less than 1 per 25 Sweeps in
Seward County. (Keith). IOWA - Very light in central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - MISSISSIPPI - Moderate in
Yazoo County, light girdling. Adults and nymphs range 20-25 per 200 feet of row
in several fields. (Dinkins).
THRIPS —- MARYLAND - Damaging 30 acres of 8-inch Soybeans near Queenstown, Queen
Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
PEANUTS
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Moderate and widespread
in Waller County, larvae damaging developing nuts and pegs. Heavy webbing; 3-5
larvae beneath most plants. (Richardson).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - TEXAS - Larvae moderate near Rockdale, Milam
County. (Texas Coop. Rpt.).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Increasing rapidly in Florence
area. Adults per 100 Squares ranged 0-9 in treated plots, 0-19 in untreated plots.
Percent larval infestation ranged 1-41 in treated plots, 11-63 in untreated plots.
(Taft et al., July 26). Increasing in Florence area. Adults ranged 0-5 per 100
squares in treated plots, 0.5-3 in untreated plots. Larval infestations ranged
1-41 percent in treated plots, 12-77 in untreated plots. (Taft et al., Aug. 2).
GEORGIA - Ranged 2-80 percent punctured squares (average 23 percent) in south area;
one untreated field with squares punctured (Womack); 32 percent punctured squares
in untreated field in Spalding County (Beckham). ALABAMA - Unsuccessful control
attempts due to unfavorable weather and heavy rains in northern counties and
heavy “hatchout" in late cotton led to Serious, damaging infestations; heavy egg
laying occurring and will result in continuous and overlapping "hatchouts" in late
developing cotton. Where weather favorable in central and southern sections in-
festations much lower, but still heavy in treated fields. Extremely high where no
control used or improperly applied. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Third-generation emer-
gence underway in Yazoo County and adjacent southern delta counties. Control
application intervals shortened to about 5 days in Yazoo County. Average percent
infestation by county: Tallahatchie 10 in 100 fields, Attala 7 in 12 fields,
Chickasaw 2 in 8 fields, Holmes 12 in 15 fields, Sharkey 10 in 20 fields, and Yazoo
12 in 20 fields. (Dinkins). LOUISIANA - Rain hampering control operations in
Madison Parish, especially where ground equipment used. Population buildup and
emergence increased. Percent punctured squares ranged 1-42 (average 11.4) in 134
of 135 fields. Percent infestation ranged 1-11 (average 1.7) in 75 of 135 fields.
(Cleveland et al., July 27). Adults increased in south area; expected to increase
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throughout State next 7 days and remain at high level remainder of season. Short—
ening of spray Schedule advised; recommended insecticide giving good control.
(Tynes, July 31). TEXAS - Percent punctured squares averaged 26.9 (maximum 57)
in 14 treated fields and 47 (maximum 87) in 16 untreated fields in Waco area.
Squares scarce in all fields. (Cowan et al.). Heavy near Swenson, Stonewall
County; light in previously infested counties. (Arnold, August 1). OKLAHOMA -
Punctured square counts in Tillman and Cotton Counties ranged 18-48 percent.
Damage in treated plots in Grady County ranged 5-30 percent. Infestations aver-
aged 40 percent in Muskogee County; ranged 20-30 percent in Washita County, and
1-14 percent in Beckham County. Heavy in Jefferson and Garvin Counties; moderate
in Marshall, Bryan, Seminole, and Caddo Counties; light in Cleveland County. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Increasing, infested 3,795 of 4,772 fields (79.7 percent)
last period. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - TENNESSEE - Increasing over western cotton area,
heavier in Southern tier of counties. About 60 percent of fields surveyed were
infested. Eggs and larvae ranged 1-9 (average 2) per 100 plants. (Locke).
SOUTH CAROLINA - Increased in Florence area week ending July 26. Percent larval
infestation ranged 0-3 in treated plots, 0.5-2 in untreated plots. Totals of 61
H. zea and 3 H. virescens moths taken in light trap. Field populations continued
fo increase rapidly in Florence area week ending August 2. Larval infestations
ranged 0-2 percent in treated plots, 1-5 in untreated plots. Total of 925 H. zea
and 8 H. virescens moths taken in light trap. (Taft et al.). GEORGIA - Eggs 6-33
(average 14) per 100 terminals, larvae up to 8 (average 4) per 100 terminals in
southern area; larvae very heavy in untreated field. (Womack). Larvae light in
field, adults increasing in light traps in Spalding County. (Beckham). ALABAMA -
Light throughout State except in isolated fields. Larger larvae feeding in bolls
in Montgomery County field. Heavier in Perry and Montgomery Counties. H. zea
adults in maturing cotton field in Montgomery County. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI -
H. zea and H. virescens activity increased in Yazoo County. First and second
instars in plant terminals of several fields, large larvae from previous genera-
tions in most fields. Average percent infestation by county based on number of
larval damaged squares and live larvae in terminals per 100 plants: Tallahatchie
2 in 100 fields, Attala 5 in 12 fields, Chickasaw 2 in 8 fields, Holmes 1 in 15
fields, Sharkey 2 in 20 fields. (Dinkins). LOUISIANA - Rain hampering control
operations, especially where ground equipment used. Percent damaged squares ranged
1-23 (average 7.5) in 133 of 135 fields in Madison Parish. Percent larval infesta-
tion ranged 1-7 (average 1.7) in 86 of 135 fields. Counts per 100 terminals
showed larvae ranged 1-2 (average 1.1) in 9 fields and eggs ranged 1-4 (average
2.2) in 32 fields. Total of 25 H. zea moths taken in light trap; no H. virescens.
(Cleveland et al., July 27). Moth flight and egg laying increasing in northwest
area sooner than expected. Increased larval problems anticipated. (Tynes, July 31).
ARKANSAS - Increasing, infested 3,980 of 4,772 scouted fields (83.6 percent)
compared with 3,794 of 4,822 (78.7 percent) last week. Collected 19 larvae in
Lonoke County; 22 previous period, Infestation likely to become heavier. Egg
counts increased past few days, heavy flight in southern area. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
MISSOURI - Ranged 1-5 larvae per 100 plants in 67 fields; 9 fields outside scouted
area treated. (Munson). OKLAHOMA - H. zea larval infestations ranged 5-8 percent
in Cotton and Tillman Counties, 1-4 percent in Beckham County. Damage averaged
60 percent in Marshall County, 55 percent in Grady County; heavy in Jefferson,
Garvin, and Oklahoma Counties; moderate in Caddo and Bryan Counties. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). TEXAS - Slight increase in Waco area, few fields remain that can be dam-
aged as crop maturing rapidly due to hot, dry weather. Eggs averaged 7.3 (range
0-17.5) and larvae averaged 4.3 (range 0-19.3) per 100 terminals in 17 treated
fields. In 18 untreated fields, eggs averaged 3.7 (range 0-13.3) and larvae aver-
aged 2.6 (range 0-14) per 100 terminals. Injured squares averaged 8.6 percent
(maximum 30.2) in 14 treated fields and 8.3 percent (maximum 39.2) in 16 untreated
fields. Injured bolls averaged 9.4 percent (maximum 38.2) in 17 treated fields.
Of 446 larvae identified, 178 were H. virescens. (Cowan et al.). Light in Garza,
Motley, Hale, Lynn, Terry, and Yoakum Counties; light to moderate in Martin County.
(Arnold, August 1). NEW MEXICO - H. zea very light to light in southern Dona Ana
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County. (Elson, Nelson). Very light in Hidalgo County and in Red Rock area of
Grant County. (Hare). ARIZONA - Prevalent in many Maricopa, Pinal, Yuma, Pima,
and Graham County fields; large increase noted. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). CALIFORNIA -
Egg laying increasing in Imperial County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae moderate in Grady County.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA = Larvae light in Montgomery County fields, heavy in
Perry County. Some older larvae diseased. (Ivey et al.).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (Estigmene acrea) - ARIZONA - Present in many fields at
lower elevations. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COTTON LEAF PERFORATOR (Bucculatrix thurberiella) - ARIZONA - Leaf damage apparent;
treatments increased in lower Yuma Valley. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SAY STINK BUG (Pitedia sayi) - ARIZONA - Light in Casa Grande area, Pinal
County. Migrating from safflower and damaging cotton bolls; some treatments
in Yuma County. Appearing in Maricopa, Yuma, Pima, and Graham Counties;
many bolls damaged. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy and increasing, migrating from
alfalfa into cotton. Nymphs moderate to high in some Imperial County fields.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Increasing throughout State, injured squares 20-60
percent. Controls needed in some fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Very
light in southern Dona Ana County (Elson), Hidalgo County, and Red Rock area of
Grant County (Hare).
PLANT BUGS - TENNESSEE - Light damage over western area, heavier outside area
regularly infested with boll weevil. (Locke). LOUISIANA - Lygus lineolaris infes-
tation ranged 1-3 percent (average 1.9) in 9 of 17 fields in Madison Parish.
(Cleveland et al., July 27). MISSOURI - Mainly Lygus spp. adults range 1-25 per
100 plants in 278 fields. (Munson).
FLEAHOPPERS - TEXAS - Light in Garza, Motley, Cochran, Parmer, Lynn, Lubbock,
Terry, Gaines, Yoakum, and Bailey Counties; light to moderate in Martin County.
(Arnold, August 1).
APHIDS - SOUTH CAROLINA - Light to heavy in Florence area July 26, light to mod-
erate August 2. (Taft et al.). TENNESSEE - Infestations in many fields of western
area, no increase. (Locke).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Most numerous on cotton; diffi-
cult to control. (Nettles et al., Aug. 1). Light to moderate in Florence area.
(Taft et al., Aug. 2). TENNESSEE - Increasing in western area, weather unfavor-
able for rapid increase. Spot control recommended. (Locke). MISSISSIPPI - T.
urticae problem in some central and northern delta counties, moderate in 100 —
Tallahatchie County fields. Control measures in heavily infested fields unsatis-
factory. Light in 15 Holmes County fields, light but increasing in 20 Sharkey
County fields. (Dinkins).
TOBACCO
A GROUND BEETLE - VIRGINIA - Adults damaging roots of tobacco in Washington County.
(Saunders, Isakson).
A SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus hydrangeae) - FLORIDA - On common tobacco for new host
record at Quincy, Gadsden County, June 19. (Tappan).
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SUGAR BEETS
BEET WEBWORM (Loxostege Ssticticalis) - COLORADO - Adults increased in light traps
at Windsor and Greeley in Weld County, and at Fort Collins, Larimer County.
(Reynolds et al.).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
TOMATO FRUITWORM (Heliothis zea) - ARKANSAS - Averaged 2 eggs and 2 larvae to 50
tomato plants. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). ALABAMA - Eggs extremely light in tomato-growing
area of Chandler Mountain in St. Clair and Blount Counties. (Leeper et al.).
TOMATO HORNWORM (Manduca quinquemaculata) - COLORADO - Regularly caught in light
trap at Rocky Ford. (SchweissSing).
STALK BORER (Papaipema nebris) - RHODE ISLAND - Damaged tomato plants at Slaters-
ville, Providence County. (Mathewson).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - ALABAMA - Second-generation larvae light
in acre of bell peppers in Blount County; some adults laid eggs. High larval counts
last season led to very heavy overwintering population. Peppers from Fanklin
and Colbert Counties received at large cannery at Cullman heavily damaged; infesta-
tions 2-3 weeks earlier than most years. (Ward et al.).
POTATO TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) - ALABAMA - First larvae of season in
stored potatoes on farm at St. Elmore, Mobile County. (Seibels et al.).
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - MAINE - Adults and larvae
abundant on potato foliage in Some untreated fileds at Lee, Penobscot County.
(Shands et al.). VERMONT - Damaging potatoes in home gardens throughout State.
(MacCollom, July 31). MARYLAND - Larvae heavy on garden potatoes at Starr, Queen
Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MICHIGAN - Second-generation adults through-
out State. (Wells, Janes). COLORADO - Adults active in most Weld County potatoes.
(Urano).
POTATO FLEA BEETLE (Epity ix cucumeris) - MICHIGAN - Second-brood adults on potatoes
throughout State. (WelIs, Janes). WISCONSIN - Summer-generation adults appearing
on potatoes in southeastern counties; noneconomic. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
POTATO APHID (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) - COLORADO - Increased in Alamosa, Rio
Grande, and Saguache County potatoes. Ranged 50-200 per 100 sweeps where infesta-
tions only occur occasionally. (Jenkins). ALABAMA - Light on tomatoes throughout
State; very little damage. (McQueen). VIRGINIA - Numerous and feeding on Washing-
ton County tomatoes. (Saunders, Isakson). MARYLAND - Light to medium and still
building up on tomatoes in Harford and Worcester Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
Potato Aphids in Maine - Overall numbers increased slightly on untreated potatoes
at Presque ISle, Aroostook County. Numbers decreased sharply last few days due
to predators, entomogenous fungi, and parasites. Hippodamia tredecimpunctata
larvae most abundant. Aphis nasturtii dominant aphid, followed by Macrosiphum
euphorbiae, Myzus: persicae, and Acyrthosiphon solani. Survey of potato fields
in central and Southern Aroostook County August 3 Showed aphid populations gen-
erally very low; numerous in 2 of 12 fields examined. Aphis nasturtii and Macro-
Ssiphum euphorbiae dominant; Myzus persicae general but very low. (Shands et al.).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - COLORADO - Increasing gradually on Weld County
potatoes. (Urano). WISCONSIN - Colonies increasing on peppers in East Troy area,
Walworth County; forming on potato plantings near Wind Lake, Racine County. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.).
WESTERN FLOWER THRIPS (Frankliniella occidentalis) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on tomatoes
at Yreka, Siskiyou County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.)
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BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - COLORADO - Larvae heavy on beans in
Galeton and Prospect Valley areas, Weld County. Controls being used. Larvae, up
to 15 per plant, continue to appear in Pueblo County. Damage spotted but general
throughout infested fields. (Rothman, Schweissing) . NEBRASKA - Controls applied
to field beans in panhandle area. (Hagen). MICHIGAN - Second-brood adults
throughout State. (Wells, Janes). MAINE - Young larvae feeding and cutting
foliage on 15 acres of green beans for fresh market at Westbrook; damage light.
(Boulanger, July 28). MARYLAND - Heavy on 3 acres of lima beans near Snow Hill,
Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). ALABAMA - Extremely large numbers of
adults and larvae in abandoned commercial and home garden plantings of snap
beans in Blount, St. Clair, and other northern counties. Counts of 200-300 per
3 row feet common; where plants completely defoliated, larvae and adults feeding
freely on hulls of maturing bean pods. (McQueen).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - DELAWARE - Widespread on lima beans in
Sussex County; most plantings being treated. (MacCreary). MARYLAND - Larvae
feeding heavily on snap beans near Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - GEORGIA - Light to heavy on
Washington County field peas. (Andrews, Harris).
A LEAFHOPPER (Oncometopia undata) - TEXAS - Unusually heavy, feeding on peas, beans,
and okra in home gardens of College Station in Brazos County and Fort Worth in
Tarrant County. (Texas Coop. Rpt.).
BEAN APHID (Aphis fabae) - WISCONSIN - Some small colonies on lima and wax beans
in Dane, Columbia, and Kenosha Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE APHID (Brevicoryne brassicae) - WISCONSIN - Up to 5 alates per cabbage
leaf in East Troy and in Racine and Kenosha areas; up to 10 percent of heads
infested in some fields. Infested 80 percent of heads of Columbia County field.
(Wis: Ins. Sur.).
CUCURBITS
MELON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy on watermelons and
cantaloups in Beckham and Bryan Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
TOMATO FRUITWORM (Heliothis zea) - ARKANSAS - Averaged 2 eggs and 1 larva on 50
okra terminals compared to 2 and 3 respectively last period. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
CARROT WEEVIL (Listronotus oregonensis) - IOWA - Damage heavy on Polk County
carrots. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
SPINACH LEAF MINER (Pegomya hyoscyami) - MAINE - Numbers and damage moderate on
Swiss chard and beets in Washington County. (Boulanger, July 28).
LEAFHOPPERS - GEORGIA - Heavy on sweetpotato foliage in Lowndes County. (Kessler).
ONION THRIPS (Thrips tabaci) - COLORADO - Up to 50 per onion plant throughout
Arkansas Valley. Fields with high numbers damaged. Range 25-30 per plant in
Larimer County. (Schweissing, Alldredge).
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DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - MARYLAND - Second-brood larvae continue to
enter apples at Hancock, Washington County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEW YORK -
Increasing in traps in Hudson Valley, indicating summer-brood flight beginning.
(N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 31). INDIANA - Adults in 20 virgin female traps at
Vincennes declined from 9 to 6 July 25-31. (Dolphin). MICHIGAN - Second-brood
adults laying eggs in southwestern area; controls needed on apples and pears.
(Carpenter). WISCONSIN - Averaged 4.5 moths per day in Madison area blacklight
traps during 8-day period ending August 2. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). CALIFORNIA -
Moth flights indicate second brood emerged July 25. Crops and pest late.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH (Grapholitha molesta) - INDIANA - Bait jars collected 14
adults compared with 9, week before at Vincennes. Newly hatched larvae in
ripening peaches. (Dolphin, July 31). MISSOURI - Light to moderate twig
damage on scattered peach trees in Kansas City area. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.).
RED-BANDED LEAF ROLLER (Argyrotaenia velutinana) - INDIANA - Second-brood flight
at Vincennes decreasing; 712 males in 20 virgin female traps compared with 978
previous period. (Dolphin, July 31). MAINE - Second-brood larvae moderate
at West Paris, Oxford County, but high enough to cause substantial damage if
left unattened. (Boulanger, July 28).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - OKLAHOMA - First-generation adults emerging
in Okfuskee County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PEACH TWIG BORER (Anarsia lineatella) - INDIANA - Some adults in bait traps at
Vincennes. (Dolphin, July 31).
LESSER PEACH TREE BORER (Synanthedon pictipes) - INDIANA - Only 61 males caught
at Vincennes area orchard, compared with 91 and 143 previous 2 periods. Summer-
brood moths emerged July 26. (Dolphin, July 31).
GREEN JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis nitida) - MISSOURI - Heavy on unsprayed peaches in
central area. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.). SOUTH CAROLINA - First adult of season
at Pendleton July 22. This is 15 days later than usual for area. (Nettles et
al.).
PLUM CURCULIO (Conotrachelus nenuphar) - INDIANA - Various larval stages in
peach fruit at Vincennes. (Dolphin, July 31).
RED-HEADED ASH BORER (Neoclytus acuminatus) - TEXAS - Adults heavy on apple
trees at San Angelo, Tom Green County. (Boyd).
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - MAINE - Emergence continues at moderate
level without indication of peak numbers. Female to male ratio still well above
1:1. (Boulanger, July 28). VERMONT - Adult emergence nearing peak throughout
State. (MacCollom, July 31). NEW YORK - Adult emergence decreasing since
peak (1,265) July 17 in eastern area; females dominant. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt).
MARYLAND - Adults on unsprayed apples in orchard near Hancock, Washington
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). INDIANA - Adults on bait boards at Vincennes,
232 compared with 641 and 378 for previous 2 periods. (Dolphin, July 31).
MINNESOTA - Collected July 31 at Two Harbors, Lake County. Decreasing at
Rochester, Olmsted County; heavy in other areas. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
APPLE APHID (Aphis pomi) - MAINE - Numbers static. Some increase on young
foliage tips and watersprouts but numbers low generally on terminals of mature
trees. Light to moderate in most orchards; some heavy infestations in scattered
locations. (Boulanger, July 28). VERMONT - Common on apple terminals throughout
State. (MacCollom, July 31).
BUFFALO TREEHOPPER (Stictocephala bubalus) - VERMONT - Adults increasing through-
out State. (MacCollom, July 31).
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TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - NEW YORK - Damaging peaches in Niagara
County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 31)
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - MAINE - Some decrease in activity evident
although fourth-generation eggs being found. Increasing to high levels on
untreated check trees at Monmouth Kennebec County; heavy in one location at
Farmington, Franklin County. (Boulanger, July 28). VERMONT - Increasing
throughout State. (MacCollom, July 31). NEW YORK - Increasing in some Ulster
County apple orchards. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 31). MARYLAND - Building up
rapidly with foliage injury in apple orchard near Ellicott City, Howard County.
(U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MISSOURI - Light to heavy on apples in southeast area;
negligible in central area. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.). IOWA - Moderate to heavy on
apples in southwest area; damage evident and control required in one orchard.
(Iowa Ins. Sur.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MISSOURI - Light to heavy on apples in south-
east area, light to heavy on peaches in Cape Girardeau area, and light on peaches
in western area; greatly reduced in central area by combination of acaricides,
heavy rains, and predaceous mites. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - OHIO - Larvae damaging walnut in
Delaware and Licking Counties (Hanson); on Franklin County walnuts (Jones).
MICHIGAN - Larvae common on black walnut in central counties. (Dowdy).
IOWA - Larval damage heavy on black walnut in central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - ALABAMA - Very light, but some nuts
dropping in several Lee County pecan orchards. (Cooksey et al.).
A TEPHRITID FLY (Rhagoletis suavis) - MICHIGAN - Adults heavy on Persian walnuts
in central counties, egg laying near peak. (Newman et al.).
APHIDS - ALABAMA - Monellia spp. light to heavy on 4 out of 5 commercial pecan
orchards examined in Lee County. Myzocallis caryaefoliae infestation light and
isolated on some pecan trees in several Lee County orchards. (Cooksey et al.).
CITRUS
Citrus Insect Situation in Florida - End of July - CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllo-
coptruta Oleivora) infested 81 percent of groves (norm 56 percent) ; 57 percent
economic (norm 38 percent). Population above normal and in high range. Further
increase expected until summer peak reached about mid-August. Gradual decrease
will begin in late August but heavy infestations will be common through
September. Highest districts south, central, north, and west. Mites more
numerous on fruit than on leaves. TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi)
infested 71 percent of groves (norm 68 percent); 37 percent economic (norm
44 percent). Rapid decrease dropped population to moderate level normal
for this period. Further decrease expected through August. Few scattered
infestetions will occur in all districts. Highest districts central and south.
CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) infested 46 percent of groves (norm 69
percent); 26 percent economic (norm 40 percent). Population will continue below
normal and in moderate range. Further decrease to low level expected through
August. Highest districts west and north. GLOVER SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii)
infested 84 percent of groves; 28 percent economic. Population near normal
and in high range. Little change expected. Highest districts south, central
and east. PURPLE SCALE (L. beckii) infested 72 percent of groves; 1 percent
economic. Population below normal and in low range with further decrease
expected. Highest district west. BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae) infested 88
percent of groves; 73 percent economic. Population reached Summer peak in late
July above normal level; will decrease in August but not expected to drop from
high range until September. All districts high. CHAFF SCALE (Parlatoria
pergandii) infested 74 percent of groves; 1 percent economic. Population near
average and in moderate range with little change expected. Highest district
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YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) infested 79 percent of groves; 7
central.
Little change
Population above normal and in moderate range.
Highest district central. Unaspis citri and Pinnaspis strachani
percent economic.
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central. YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) infested 79 percent of groves; 7
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expected. Highest district central. Unaspis citri and Pinnaspis strachani
populations above average. WHITEFLIES infested 59 percent of groves; 19 percent
economic. Population near moderate normal level. Decrease expected. Highest
district east. MEALYBUGS decreased into moderate range and will drop lower.
(W. A. Simanton (Citrus Expt. Sta., Lake Alfred)).
A SOFT SCALE (Coccus elongatus) - TEXAS - Collected on Ruby Red grapefruit in
yard in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, June 30, 1967, by R. B. Reinking. Det. by
R. F. Wilkey. This is a new State record. (Reinking).
CITRUS THRIPS (Scirtothrips citri) - ARIZONA - Protective treatment for new
growth continues in Yuma County nurseries. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SMALL FRUITS
CRANBERRY FRUITWORM (Acrobasis vaccinii) - MASSACHUSETTS - Flights and egg
deposition heavy July 15-28 at East Wareham, Plymouth County. (Tomlinson).
BLACK-HEADED FIREWORM (Rhopobota naevana) - MASSACHUSETTS - Browning cranberry
bogs in Barnstable County. (Tomlinson, July 28).
A SATURNIID MOTH (Pseudohazis eglanterina) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium on straw-
berry at Santa Rosa, Sonoma County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
GRAPE LEAF FOLDER (Desmia funeralis) - MISSOURI - Very heavy in home grape
plantings in south-central area. (Wkly. Rpt. Fr. Grs.).
BLUEBERRY MAGGOT (Rhagoletis mendax) - MAINE - Numbers decreasing at normal
rate. Emergence cage recoveries indicate emergence nearly complete. (Boulanger,
July 28).
GRAPEVINE APHID (Aphis illinoisensis) - ALABAMA - Very heavy on a muscatine
grapevine in Lee County; lighter on grapenvines in Lee, St. Clair, Blount, and
other counties. (Leeper et al.).
CYCLAMEN MITE (Steneotarsonemus pallidus) - MINNESOTA - On strawberry plants
in Duluth area. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
ORNAMENTALS
WEEVILS (Brachyrhinus spp.) - NEVADA - B. sulcatus and B. meridionalis adults
heavy, damaged lilac and privet leaves at Reno and Sparks, Washoe County.
(Bechtel, Horton). CALIFORNIA - B. cribricollis medium on pyracantha plants
at Sanger and dahlias at Del Rey, Fresno County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A LEAF-MINING WEEVIL (Odontopus calceatus) - MARYLAND - Numerous adults collected
from damaged rhododendron foliage at Smithsburg, Washington County. (Wig iil
Ent. Dept.). PENNSYLVANIA - Very abundant on yellow-poplar in Greene, Washington,
and Allegheny Counties during July. Locally moderate north to Butler and Indiana
Counties and east to Centre County as of August 4. (Lloyd, Negley).
ARMORED SCALES - GEORGIA - Unaspis euonymi heavy on Bartow and Clarke County
euonymus. (Holland, Coleman). Fiorinia theae heavy on Clarke County camellias.
(Jordan). CALIFORNIA - Hemiberlesia rapax heavy on Compact myrtle nursery
plants at San Diego, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A MEALYBUG (Pseudococcus importatus) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on bee orchids in
orchid house at Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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AN APHID (Tamalia coweni) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs and adults medium on manzanita
at Camino, El Dorado County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
AZALEA LACE BUG (Stephanitis pyrioides) - GEORGIA - Adults numerous and damaging
azaleas in Spalding County. (Tippins).
COTTON LACE BUG (Corythucha gossypii) - FLORIDA - Nymphs and adults general and
moderate on several orchid-trees, Bauhinia purpurea, at Bradenton, Manatee
County, July 27 (Simmons, Hill).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - RHODE ISLAND - Webs on individual trees in all
parts of State; most small and empty. (Mathewson). OHIO - First-generation
adults began emergence July 24 in Delaware County. (Cannon). MINNESOTA -
Larval damage noneconomic on shade trees throughout State. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
WISCONSIN - On scattered trees and shrubs in Dane and Columbia Counties;
heaviest in northeastern Rock County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Lighter
than in past years in northwest area but increasing. (idk, ims, Suse.) ,
VARIABLE OAK LEAF CATERPILLAR (Heterocampa manteo) - VIRGINIA - Last instars
defoliated oaks and other trees, mostly oaks, for 5 miles on Interstate Highway
64, west of Richmond city limits in Henrico County. Parasites and predators
usually give effective control. (Matheny, July 31).
NOTODONTID MOTHS (Datana spp.) - DELAWARE = D. ministra numerous on Sussex
County oak. (Bray). MICHIGAN - D. integerrima larvae common on shade trees.
(Dowdy) . =
OAK LEAF MINERS (Cameraria spp.) - MICHIGAN - Heavy on white oak throughout
State. (Wallner). PENNSYLVANIA - C. hamadryadella heavy on oaks in central
and west-central areas; 20-80 percent of leaves infested; 90 percent in pupal
stage. (Gesell, July 24).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - MAINE - Control medium to excellent on
sprayed trees in southern areas. Defoliated trees and skeletonized leaves in
some localities. (Boulanger, July 28). VERMONT - Moderate to heavy damage
on elms in various areas. (MacCollom, July 31). OHIO - First-generation
adults emerging throughout State. (Miller). SOUTH CAROLINA - General damage
to nonresistant varieties of Chinese elm at Clemson; most in pupal or prepupal
stage. (Nettles et al., Aug. 1). ARKANSAS - Lighter than in past years in
northwest area but becoming heavier. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - On elms
at Carlsbad, Eddy County, for new county record. Heavy in spots in town. (Marek,
Thompson) .
LARGER ELM LEAF BEETLE (Monocesta coryli) - ALABAMA - Larvae heavy, defoliating
numerous 20 to 60-foot elm trees along larger streams in much of Bibb, Tuscaloosa,
Fayette, Jefferson, and Clay Counties. Occasional adult observed. Many larger
trees in Bibb and Tuscaloosa Counties completely defoliated. (Griffin et al.).
LOCUST LEAF MINER (Xenochalepus dorsalis) - OHIO - Spotty damage to black locust
in Clark, Warren, and Greene Counties; heavy damage to some small groves. Adult
emergence in progress July 25 in Holmes County. (Cannon, Jumper). Severely
damaged black locust in Ross and Highland Counties. (Rose).
IMPORTED WILLOW LEAF BEETLE (Plagiodera versicolora) - PENNSYLVANIA - Adults
moderate on Bradford County willows. (Gesell, July 21). DELAWARE - Feeding
heavy on willows in some areas of New Castle County. (MacCreary).
COTTONWOOD LEAF BEETLES (Chrysomela scripta complex) - FLORIDA - Severely damaged
leaves of 50 weeping willow plants in nursery July 27 at Seffner, Hillsborough
County. (Simmons, Hill).
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TWIG PRUNER (Elaphidionoides villosus) - WISCONSIN - First of season July 24-27
on oak in Dane and Rock Counties. Wis. Ins. Sur.).
APPLE CURCULIO (Tachypterellus quadrigibbus) - CALIFORNIA - Adults medium on
chokecherry trees at Lakehead, Shasta County. New county record. (Cal. Coop.
Rpt.).
BIRCH LEAF MINER (Fenusa pusilla) - MAINE - Very heavy damage in most areas of
State. (Boulanger, July 28). WISCONSIN - Heavy damage in many areas, second-
generation larvae pupating in Door and Walworth Counties. @is. Ins. Sux.) .
MINNESOTA - Damaging birch; pupae in most areas of State. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
MOUNTAIN-ASH SAWFLY (Pristiphora geniculata) - MAINE - Light infestations and
damage in Waldo County; light numbers and moderate damage on mountain-ash at
Skowhegan. (Boulanger, July 28).
APHIDS - MAINE - Probably Myzocallis ulmifolii abundant; honeydew very noticeable
in many areas. All foliage on some trees in Southern area smutted. (Boulanger,
July 28). WISCONSIN - M. ulmifolii heavy on elms throughout State. Drepanaphis
acerifoliae infesting soft maples in Winnebago County. Waals Iinse) Sure
CALIFORNIA - Asiphum pseudobyrsum collected for second time in State on poplar
at North Sacramento, Sacramento County. Previous record was from Same area in
1953. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A LEAFHOPPER (Oncometopia undata) - TEXAS - Unusually heavy, widespread on
catalpa and mulberry trees in McLennan County. (Texas Coop. Rpt.).
OYSTERSHELL SCALE (Lepidosaphes ulmi) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Heavy on butternut in
Manchester, Hillsborough County; some dieback. (Conklin, July 27).
LACE BUGS - VERMONT - Increasing on basswood and other shade trees throughout
State. (MacCollom, July 31). GEORGIA - Corythucha ciliata damaging most
Spalding County sycamores. (Tippins).
A SPIDER MITE (Oligonychus bicolor) - OHIO - Heavy on foliage of numerous pin
oaks in Pickaway County. (Barth, Walker). WISCONSIN - Moderately damaged oaks
in Green and Rock Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
DOUGLAS-FIR BEETLE (Dendroctonus pseudotsugae) - CALIFORNIA - Infesting about
1,600,000 acres of timberland on north coast. Heavily infested or killed trees
on about 400,000 acres. Timber loss estimated at one billion board feet.
Timber sales and salvage logging in progress. Infestation on decline with
about 1 infested green tree for 1 dead tree. Aerial photography delimited
infested areas; ground survey now in progress. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ENGRAVER BEETLES (Ips sp.) - CALIFORNIA - Increasing infestations in Lassen
National Forest in several locations where trees dying; young Jeffrey and
ponderosa pine tree tops beginning to fade in Coral Valley; affected Jeffrey
pine in Ebey Lake and Harvey Mountain areas. (Alberico, USFS).
A BARK BEETLE (Phloeosinus cupressi) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on Monterey cypress
trees at San Jose, Santa Clara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CECIDOMYIID MIDGES (Cecidomyia spp.) - CALIFORNIA - C. piniinopis infesting 200+
acres of 15-year-old ponderosa pine plantation in Wrights Creek area on Mi-Wok
District of Stanislaus National Forest. High percentage of trees flagged.
(Kielhorn, USFS). Severe tip damage on about 500 ponderosa pines in Mud Creek
area of Shasta and Trinity National Forests. (Jenson, McCloud, USFS). NEW
HAMPSHIRE - C. verrucicola moderate on basswood in Gilmanton Iron Works,
Belknap County. (Sutherland, July 21).
JACK-PINE BUDWORM (Choristoneura pinus) - MICHIGAN - Larval damage heavy on jack,
red, and white pines in Grand Sable State Forest, Schoolcraft County. (Mattson).
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EUROPEAN PINE SHOOT MOTH (Rhyacionia buoliana) - MAINE - Infesting about 35 per-
cent of pines in 10-acre planting in Topsham. Damage moderate to heavy. Similar
conditions at Gorham and Westbrook on 100-acre stand. (Boulanger, July 28).
AN OLETHREUTID MOTH (Rhyacionia subtropica) - FLORIDA - Larvae and pupae from
some nursery plants of Japanese black pine, Pinus thunbergi, July 27 at Holly
Hill, Volusia County. (Pott).
RED-HEADED PINE SAWFLY (Neodiprion lecontei) - ALABAMA - Larvae heavy on loblolly
pine stand in St. Clair County. (Jackson). IOWA - Damaging in Dubuque, Dubuque
County. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Larvae damaged roadside, ornamental, and
plantation jack pine. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
WHITE-PINE SAWFLY (Neodiprion pinetum) - WISCONSIN - Full-grown larvae defoliated
some white pines near Sauk City July 27. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
YELLOW-HEADED SPRUCE SAWFLY (Pikonema alaskensis) - MAINE - Numbers and damage
light on spruce in Madison. (Boulanger, July 28).
SARATOGA SPITTLEBUG (Aphrophora saratogensis) - MINNESOTA - Over 50 percent in
adult stage in central area. Moderate to heavy damage on 60 acres of plantation
Norway pine near McGregor; treatment planned August 8-9. Flagging from last
year's adult feeding very apparent. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
PINE NEEDLE SCALE (Phenacaspis pinifoliae) - MAINE - Moderate to severe on pines
in Fryeburg; trees heavily browned or needles dead. (Boulanger, July 28).
WISCONSIN - Crawlers and eggs on spruce needles at Beloit, Rock County.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
A WEEVIL (Hyperodes anthracinus) - CONNECTICUT - Larvae taken from annual
bluegrass (Poa annua) at Darien, Fairfield County, July 9, 1967. Det. by
R. E. Warner. (p. 728).
A SOFT SCALE (Coccus elongatus) - TEXAS - Collected on Ruby Red grapefruit at
Hees Hidalgo County, June 30, 1967, by R, Reinking. Det. by R, F, Wilkey.
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APPLE CURCULIO (Tachypterellus quadrigibbus) - CALIFORNIA - At Lakehead, Shasta
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as rat (Musca autumnalis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Pembina and Cavalier Counties.
p. 741).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - At St. Cloud, Osceola
County. (p. 743).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - VIRGINIA - Scott County. (p. 744).
A WHITE-FRINGED BEETLE (Graphognathus leucoloma striatus) - VIRGINIA - Scott
County. (p. 744).
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MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - MINNESOTA - Metropolitan Mosquito Control District light trap
collections for week ending July 29 totaled 22,420; 11,738 Aedes vexans and 7,167
Mansonia perturbans; 946 Culex tarsalis and 378 Anopheles walkeri were seasonal
high catches. A. vexans decreaSing throughout State. Of 1,524 Larval collections
week ending July 29, A. vexans present in 823. Of 472 specimens collected during
28 (15-minute) evening bite collections, 300 A. vexans and 115 Mansonia spp.
In 147 (5-minute) daytime bite collections, 950 Aedes spp. included in 1,222
individuals collected. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Very heavy and severely
annoying man and cattle in most areas of State; Aedes vexans dominant. Annoyance
decreasing in Madison and several other areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). KANSAS - A.
vexans females dominant in light trap at Manhattan July 27 and 29 and on July 31.
(Simpson). LOUISIANA - Larval collections for week ending July 28 contained
A. vexans, Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, C. restuans, and C. salinarius.
(Stokes). FLORIDA —- During middle and late July, fresh water species approximately
16 times more abundant in light traps than salt-marsh species in Indian River
County. Buildup during next 14 days after July 25 due to increased rainfall
predicted. (Kendrick -et al.).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - INDIANA - Ranged 100-300 per animal on pastured
cattle in north-central and northwest areas. (Huber). WISCONSIN - Light to
moderate annoyance to cattle throughout State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NORTH DAKOTA -
Heavy on cattle in Ransom and Richland Counties, up to 1,000 per animal in some
herds. (Colberg, McBride). NEBRASKA - Average number per animal July 20 by
county: Lincoln 500, Keith 500, Arthur 800-1,000, Grant 1,000, Box Butte 500.
On July 21: Scotts Bluff 600. On July 28: Cherry 200-700, Custer 700, Blaine
600. (Jones). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 600-800 per head on cattle in Major and Wood-
ward Counties; heavy in Garvin and Cotton Counties, moderate in Cleveland and
Mayes Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA - Heavy on cattle, requiring
controls in Madison and Bibb Counties. (Odom, Halla). CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy
on dairy cattle in San Jose, Santa Clara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - INDIANA .- Very annoying to cattle in north-
central and northwest areas. (Huber). WISCONSIN - Moderate to severe on cattle
in Rock, Columbia, Taylor, Brown, Price, Rusk, and Calumet Counties; biting man
on ankles in some areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Number of flies per leg
by county: July 20 - Lincoln 10, Keith 5, Arthur 0, Grant 0, Box Butte 0; July
21 - Scotts Bluff 0; July 28 - Cherry 0, Custer 3, Blaine 4; August 4 - Lancaster
10-15 on pastured animals, 25-30 on feedlot cattle. (Jones, Campbell).
TABANID FLIES - VERMONT - Tabanus spp. annoying pastured stock throughout State.
(MacCollom, July 31). WISCONSIN - Chrysops spp. numerous and annoying man and
cattle in most areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Tabanus spp. heavy on cattle
in Cotton County, light in Seminole and Cleveland Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
MISSISSIPPI - Tabanus spp. approximately 2-3 per head on 15 cattle in Yazoo County.
(Dinkins). CALIFORNIA - Silvius sp. on dairy cattle at San Jose, Santa Clara
County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 18 cases reported in U, S, July 30-
August 5 as follows: TEXAS - Crockett 4, Irion 3, Kinney 2, Terrell 6, Sutton 1,
Uvalde 1, Edwards 1. Total of 69 cases reported in Republic of Mexico as follows:
Baja California 2, Territorio sur de Baja California 30, Sonora 7, Chihuahua 14,
Coahila 2, Nuevo Leon 5, Tamaulipas 9. Total of 74 cases reported in Mexico
south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication operation underway
to prevent establishment of self-sustaining screw-worm population in U. §8,
Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 38,712,000, Arizona 3,236,000,
California 1,716,000, Mexico 95,690,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults annoying cattle in Richland
and Ransom Counties, up to 24 per face. (Colberg, McBride). Averaged less than
1 per face on cattle in Pembina and Cavalier Counties. These are new county
records. (Brandvik). SOUTH DAKOTA - Present on cattle herd in southeastern
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Deuel County; range of 6-12 per face highest this season. (Balsbaugh) .
NEBRASKA - Heaviest in east, light through North Platte Valley; generally light
throughout State. (Jones, Campbell). WISCONSIN - Light annoyance to cattle in
most areas; moderate to Severe in Taylor, Marathon, and Brown Counties. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.). INDIANA - Ranged 6-28 per animal in west-central and northwestern
districts. (Huber).
HOUSE FLY (Musca domestica) - MAINE - High in one area of Livermore Falls due to
breeding sites in poultry houses. (Boulanger, July 28). VERMONT - Heavy and
annoying throughout State. (MacCollom, July 31). WISCONSIN - Numerous on cattle
in eastern counties; in and around homes in southern areas, and in barns through-
out State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
A SOLDIER FLY (Hermetia illucens) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae problem in earthworm beds
in Okarche, Kingfisher County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
AN ASSASSIN BUG (Triatoma gerstaeckeri) - TEXAS - Moderate in Comal County;
several persons bitten. (Schumann) .
HOUSEHOLDS AND STRUCTURES
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - VERMONT - Very heavy and annoying in
Burlington (Chittenden County) and St. Albans (Franklin County) areas.
(MacCollom, July 31). MAINE - Becoming very heavy in many areas. Large numbers
entered homes and cellars at Thomaston, Rockland, and Camden. Plant damage
generally light to negligible. (Boulanger, July 28).
GERMAN COCKROACH (Blattella germanica) - RHODE ISLAND - Heavy in multi-unit
dwelling in Kingston; persists in spite of repeated treatments by pest control
operator. (Mathewson).
LARDER BEETLE (Dermestes lardarius) - VERMONT - Infestations increasing through-
out State. (MacCollom, July 31).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - MARYLAND - Hippodamia convergens increasing on corn infested with
corn leaf aphid in Dorchester and Worcester Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
INDIANA - Adults and larvae, mostly H. convergens, increasing on corn leaf aphid-
infested plants. Ranged 4-12 per heavily infested plant in northern half of
State. (Huber, Smith). IOWA - Larvae and adults abundant in alfalfa, soybeans,
and corn in southwest area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Averaged -3 per 25
corn plants in Dawson County. (Pruess, Fardal). COLORADO - Low to moderate in
most crops. (Schweissing, Urano). NEW MEXICO - Averaged 1.5 per 25 sweeps in
alfalfa and 1 per 10 locations in cotton in southern Dona Ana County. (Elson).
Very light in cotton in Hidalgo County and in Red Rock area of Grant County.
(Hare).
A COLLOPS BEETLE (Collops vittatus) - NEW MEXICO - Probably this species,
averaged 2-3 per plant in milo field in southern Dona Ana County. Light to
medium in other milo fields and cotton in Same area. (Elson).
LACEWINGS - COLORADO - Larvae low to moderate in most crops. (Schweissing,
Urano). NEBRASKA - Adults averaged 2 per 25 corn plants in Dawson County.
(Pruess, Fardal). IOWA - Larvae abundant in alfalfa in southwest area. (Iowa
Ins. Sur.).
DAMSEL BUGS (Nabis spp.) - IOWA - Adults very abundant in alfalfa in southwest
area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). COLORADO - Low to moderate numbers in most crops.
(Schweissing, Urano).
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PIRATE BUGS - COLORADO - Low to moderate numbers in most crops. (Schweissing,
Urano).
SYRPHID FLIES - COLORADO - Larval numbers low to moderate in most crops.
(Schweissing, Urano).
HONEY BEE (Apis mellifera) - OHIO - Number of colonies in State July 1 was
152,000. Condition of colonies July 1 was 76 percent of normal compared to 86
percent last year. Cold wet weather restricting early spring activity, later
excessive Swarming contributed to poor colony condition. (Smith, Tucker).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - NEVADA - Aulocara elliotti, Arphia sp., Oedaleonotus enigma, and
slant faced species up to 4 per square yard in native meadows and rangeland in
areas of southeastern Elko County. (Earnist). Mostly O. enigma averaged 2-3
per square yard on rangeland south of Battle Mountain, Lander County;
Hesperotettix viridis, Melanoplus bivittatus, and O. enigma averaged 25-30 per
Square yard on weedy native meadow in same area. (Earnist). Camnula pellucida
adults averaged 3-4 per square yard north of Austin, Lander County, in area
treated for heavy nymphal infestation in July. (Earnist). NEW MEXICO - Averaged
20-50+ per 25 sweeps in Bernalillo County alfalfa. Mostly nymphs, damage evident.
(Heninger). NEBRASKA - Controls applied to corn in Knox County. (Thomas) .
Nymphs abundant, 50 per 25 sweeps on outside soybean rows bordering pastureland
in Seward County. (Keith). SOUTH DAKOTA - Economic in Brown, Spink, and Hand
Counties. (Stoltenow, Coupe). Up to 50 per square yard in soil bank fields; up
to 30 per square yard along field margins, roadsides, and alfalfa fields; and
averaged 30 per square yard in corn east of Woonsocket, Sanborn County. Heavy
along State Highway 34 between Woonsocket and Forestburg July 30. (Burge,
Kantack). Heavy on alfalfa, corn, and cane along Cheyenne River in eastern
Haakon County; damage light. M. differentialis, M. bivittatus, M. Sanguinipes,
and M. femurrubrum adults dominant in Haakon and Sanborn Counties. Burge).
NORTH DAKOTA - Noneconomic in Benson, Ramsey, Nelson, Eddy, Foster, and Wells
Counties; field counts ranged from less than 1 to 24 per square yard in alfalfa
in Benson County field, marginal counts from less than 1 to 25 (averaged less
than 1). Second through fifth instar Melanoplus femurrubrum, second instar.
through adult M. bivittatus, and second through fifth instar M. sanguinipes
dominant. (Coupe, Stoltenow). MINNESOTA - Average 27 per square yard in 2
alfalfa fields in Redwood County, very light in other areas. Moving into corn
and soybeans in central and west-central areas, damage light. Melanoplus
femurrubrum first to fourth instar, (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - M. Sanguinipes
adults Light on marginal corn rows in southern areas; second through fifth instar
M. femurrubrum average less than 1 per sweep in many fields. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MICHIGAN - Heavy in Dutch Fred Lake Plains of Grand Sable State Forest, School-
craft County. (Mattson). MARYLAND - Melanoplus spp. averaged 10 per plant with
extensive damage on 4 acres of tobacco at Bushwood, St. Marys County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Five larvae from fruit of
Calcutta apple guava, Psidium friedrichs thalianum, for new host record in dooryard
at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, July 31 (Messec, Wyles). Other captures
from Key West to Orlando. (Fla. Coop. Sur.). A female on stickyboard trap in
dooryard at St. Cloud, Osceola County, July 31 for new county record. (Vild).
CEREAL LEAF BEETLE (Oulema melanopus) - MICHIGAN - Adults in summer quiescence,
few taken in hay and grain. (Dowdy).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - MAINE - Damaging forest trees; populations and
damage heavy in Fairfield, moderate in Benton, and light in Unity, Harmony, and
Cambridge. (Boulanger, July 28). NEW YORK - Larvae on shade trees and ornamentals
at Stony Brook and Fort Salonga, Suffolk County. GNBYae Wkly) Rpitipp ullya SHE
MICHIGAN - No moths taken in Duck Lake area past week. (Moore).
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JAPANESE BEETLE (Popilla japonica) - MAINE - First adult emergence in Portland
July 19, latest date on record for this location. (Boulanger, July 28). RHODE
ISLAND - Adults light in grapevine and other hosts throughout State. (Mathewson,
Roberti). NEW YORK - Adults on ornamentals and shade trees in Oakdale, Suffolk
County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., July 31). PENNSYLVANIA - Light on oats in Allentown
area, Lehigh County; even lighter in 1966. (Steslow). MARYLAND - Adults
slightly more numerous than in 1966 in several areas. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
VIRGINIA - Adults in Scott County for new record; in bean field 8 miles south-
west of Mendota July 21. (Schroeder). SOUTH CAROLINA - Adults declining,
especially where control efforts attempted. (Nettles et al., Aug. 1). OHIO -
Adults on soybeans in Ross County; light damage. (Barth). Adults heavy in spots
in Toledo area, Lucas County. (Shepeard). INDIANA - Mating pairs common on
soybeans in Kentland and Ade areas, Newton County, damage very light and spotty
(Huber). MICHIGAN - Largest collection of season (227 adults) taken in Battle
Creek area, Calhoun County; 14 adults in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County; 15 adults
at Royal Oak, Oakland County; 36 adults in Monroe County. (Moore) .
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - CALIFORNIA - First moths of season
caught in sex lure traps in Coachella Valley, Riverside County, and Needles, San
Bernardino County. Treatment continuing in southern desert areas with many new
fields qualifying for treatment. Initial and repeat applications total 69,500
acres. All surveys north of Tehachapi Mountains remain negative. (Cal. Coop.
Rpt.). ARIZONA - Heavy in cotton bolls in some Pinal and Maricopa Counties
fields, adults high in some Yuma County areas. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO -
Present in bolls and blooms in southern Mesilla Valley, bloom counts up to 58
percent and boll counts up to 8 percent in some areas. (Campbell).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - ARKANSAS - New infestation in Clark-
dale, Crittenden County. New intestation reported last period at Helena,
Phillips County, involves all of city. (Frazier). VIRGINIA - G. leucoloma
striatus adults collected in 3 hay fields 8 miles southwest of Mendota, Scott
County, July 21. This is a new county record, (Schroeder).
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 7, 1967
HIGHLIGHTS: Generally cool and showery weather continued in much of Central and
East; flash flooding in parts of East and Southeast.
PRECIPITATION: Weather in most of Far West and in central and southern Texas
continued dry. Montana soils are becoming dry and dry thunderstorms set
numerous forest fires in Idaho. Strong winds stirred up dust in irrigated
valleys of Arizona, Elsewhere over Nation, afternoon and evening thunderstorms
brought mostly light to moderate rains, but a few spots received heavy thunder-
showers with damaging flash floods. Extensive flood damage occurred in Greens-
burg, Kentucky, area. Heavy thundershowers during August 3-5 caused local
flooding along Maryland's central Eastern Shore and in southern Deleware where
weekly totals ranged 9-11 inches. Much of New Jersey received heavy rains last
week; some areas have received 7-11 inches of rain in past 4 weeks. Frequent
moderate to heavy thundershowers in areas of New York and Pennsylvania. [In the
South, thunderstorms dropped 4 inches or more of rain in local areas in Arkansas,
western Tennessee, and coastal areas of Mississippi and Alabama.
TEMPERATURE: This was the second warm week west of the Continental Divide. Parts
of the Great Basin, New Mexico, and Texas averaged 3°-8° warmer than normal.
Cooler-than-normal weather prevailed over northern and central Great Plains, the
Southeast, the Lakes region, the Ohio Valley, and New England. It was the sixth
to ninth cool week over much of mid-America. However, temperatures did reach
100° as far north as Bismarck, North Dakota. Cool weather dropped temperatures
over the middle of the Nation to comfortable levels at midweek. Bismarck
registered 47° Wednesday morning. The East was hot and humid early in week but
moderated some during latter half. (Summary supplied by Environmental Data
Service, ESSA).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Corn - TUMID SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus tumidus) heavy on some corn in lowland
coastal regions of Oahu. A PHYTOSEIID MITE (Phytoseiulus macropilis) also
abundant on undersides of foliage. (Funasaki).
Vegetables - LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza spp.) prevalent on snap beans, tomatoes,
and cucurbits. Larvae heavy on Snap beans in Makawao and medium on tomatoes in
Kahului, Maui; medium on watermelons, cucumbers, snap beans, and tomatoes in
Waimanalo and Waianae, Oahu; medium to heavy on snap beans and cucumbers in
Hilo, Hawaii. (Miyahira et al.).
Shade Trees, Fruit - BARNACLE SCALE (Ceroplastes cirripediformis) adults and
young nymphs light on stems and foliage of 40 fiddlewood trees along Lunalilo
Home Road at Koko Head, Oahu. Expected to be heavy in few months if left
unchecked. Nymphs and adults medium (compared with very heavy in January) in
scattered spots in 200 acres of passion-fruit in Kahului, Maui. (Funasaki,
Miyahira). KIAWE FLOWER LOOPER (Cosymbia serrulata) adult counts in light traps
high past 3 weeks at Ewa Beach, Haleiwa, and Mokapu Peninsula in Kaneohe, on
Oahu. Averaged 77 per trap in these areas compared with 6.4 in other areas where
kiawe trees numerous. (Higa).
Ornamentals - WESTERN FLOWER THRIPS (Frankliniella occidentalis) medium on
Carnations at Waimea, Kauai, July 25. Up to 18 per blossom. (Fujumoto,
Funasaki).
General Pests - CHINESE ROSE BEETLE (Adoretus sinicus) caused moderate foliar
damage to various plants in scattered areas On Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii
Islands. (Suzukawa et al.).
Beneficial Insects - MELASTOMA BORER (Selca brunella) larval activity heavy in
100 acres Of melaStoma in Wailua, Kaui, at 1,000 feet elevation. Foliage
damage heavy. (Kim). LANTANA HISPID (Uroplata girardi) larvae and adults heavy
on lantana foliage in Ulupalakua, Maui. (Miyahira) .
Miscellaneous Pests - All stages of THREE-LINED POTATO BEETLE (Lema trilineata)
heavy on Datura sp. in reSidential area at Halawa, Oahu. Egg clusters numerous
4-5 larvae per leaf, 1-2 adults per plant. (Kajiwara). A PLATASPID BUG
(Coptosoma xanthogramma) increasing on Crotalaria sp. at Waimanalo, Oahu; 6-10
adults per growing tip. Egg masses noted for first time on these plants. Adults
heavy on indigo in same area; 15-20 per 12-inch branch. (Mitchell). VAGRANT
GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga) male caught and 2 females observed in Kawailoa
Forest Reserve in Haleiwa; female found at Kipapa Gulch. (Jackson, Kitagawa).
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INSECTS NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR IN CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
NEW GUINEA SUGARCANE WEEVIL (Rhabdoscelus obscurus (Boisduval))
Economic Importance: The weevil, described in 1835, is one of the more important
pests of Sugarcane in Hawaii. Formerly, it caused annual losses of over a half
a million dollars in that State. After 1910, when the tachinid parasite Lixophaga
sphenophori (Villeneuve) was introduced into Hawaii, losses were greatly reduced.
Although the parasite was effective for a time in Fiji, it failed to control
Rhabdoscelus obscurus by 1935. Severe losses to sugarcane in Fiji have been re-
corded. New Guinea Sugarcane weevil mines the stems of healthy coconut trees and
causes the clusters to fall.
Distribution: Australia, Indonesia, Japan (in greenhouse), Taiwan, United States
(moncontinental--Hawaii). Pacific Islands: American Samoa, Bonin, Caroline,
Christmas, Cook, Fiji, Gambier, Guam, Marshall, New Britain, New Caledonia, New
Guinea, New Hebrides, Ryukyu, Solomon, Tahiti, Tonga, and Western Samoa.
Hosts: Sugarcane, coconut, sago-palm, royal palm, toddy fishtail palm (Caryota
urens) and banana.
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Life History and Habits: The female, which may live for over a year deposits 600
or more eggs in Small cavities drilled in the stalk. Eggs hatch in about 6 days
and larvae bore into the stalk where they construct extensive tunnels. Nearly
80 days are required for larval growth but only 8-14 days are needed for the
pupal stage. Pupation takes place in a cocoon which is located near an exit hole
made by the larva. The adult remains in the cocoon for several days to harden.
Coleoptera: Curculionidae No. 166 of Series
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Description: ADULT - Large, length 12-14 mm. Body predominantly reddish to
reddish brown, head darker. Pronotum with a medium black stripe extending from
near the apex almost to base. Less distinct black marks on middle of elytra,
Sides of thorax and undersides of body. Antennae with distal pilose part of last
Segment conspicuously wedge-shaped. Female with curved, long, smooth, cylindrical
rostrum. Male rostrum curved, stouter and roughened underneath by two rows of
blunt teeth. LARVA - (Full grown) - Length about 15 mm. Footless and wrinkled.
Hard brown head and whitish body. Sparsely covered with fine stiff hairs. EGG -
Length 1-2 mm. Ivory white, slightly curved.
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and beak of female
Selected References: 1. Fullaway, D. T. and Krauss, N. L. H. 1945. Common
Insects of Hawaii. 228 pp., Honolulu. (pp. 91-92). 2. Van Dine, D. L. 1911.
U.S. Bur. Ent. Bul. 93:35-40. 3. Williams, F. X. 1931. Handbook of Insects and
Other Invertebrates of Hawaiian Sugar Cane Fields. 400 pp., Honolulu. (pp. 209-
218). Illustrations - USDA photographs.
Prepared in Survey and Detection U. S. Dept. Agr.
Operations in cooperation with Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt.
other ARS agencies 17(32):749-750, 1967
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Cooperative
ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1967
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
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Volume 17 August 18, 1967 Number 33
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
ARMYWORM damaging grasses in Georgia and South Carolina; unusual outbreak of
second-generation on corn in many parts of Maryland Eastern Shore; flights heavy
in Hudson Valley of New York and in eastern Massachusetts. CORN EARWORM damage
heavy in some areas. CORN LEAF APHID heavy on corn tassels in central Minnesota,
increasing throughout Michigan. POTATO LEAFHOPPER damaging several crops in
Pennsylvania, alfalfa in New York, Maryland, and Virginia; increasing in Michigan.
(pp. 753-754).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER third-brood moth emergence appears sufficiently high to
result in much damage to late sweet corn, peppers, eggplant, and field peas
on Eastern Shore of Virginia and Maryland. (p. 755). FALL ARMYWORM heavy and
damaging several crops. (pp. 755, 757, 759, 760). CORN ROOTWORM adult emergence
inereasing, with some feeding on silks reported. (p. 756).
BOLL WEEVIL emergence heavy in North Carolina, increasing in Florence area of
South Carolina and western Tennessee; continues serious in Alabama. BOLLWORM
counts heavy in most areas of North Carolina; increasing in Florence area of
South Carolina, western Tennessee, and Alabama. (pp. 760-762).
FALL WEBWORM more widespread on walnut and fruit trees in southern Indiana than
in 1966; egg laying heavy on pecan in southern Alabama. BLACK PECAN APHID
building up on pecans in Alabama and Texas. (pp. 766, 767).
JACK-PINE BUDWORM moth flight heavy in northwest Wisconsin. Larvae of a
GELECHIID MOTH damaging lodgepole pine on 200,000 acres in Oregon. (p. 769).
FACE FLY and HORN FLY annoying cattle in several areas. (pp. 770, 771).
GRASSHOPPERS economic on several thousand acres of rangeland in western Oklahoma,
roadsides and field margins in 2 southeast counties of South Dakota; controls
completed on 100,000 acres in Lea County and planned on half million acres in
Lincoln County, New Mexico. (pp. 772-773). Controls for RANGE CATERPILLAR
applied to half million acres of rangeland in 3 northeastern New Mexico counties.
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Detection
For new county records see page 763.
Special Reports
Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
Oriental Hornet (Vespa orientalis L.) (p. 777).
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WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 14, 1967
HIGHLIGHTS: Continued cool Central; very cool week Central and East. Heavy
Showers southern Rockies and in Southeast.
PRECIPITATION: Heavy local showers fell early in week in central and southern
Rocky Mountains. Portions of New Mexico received heaviest rains of season;
several stations recorded more than 3 inches. A cold front brought heavy local
rains to central Great Plains and Ohio River Valley in first half of week and to
Atlantic coast over weekend. A 4-inch downpour in 1 hour on Tuesday caused local
flooding at Henderson, Kentucky. Scattered local showers brought more than 3
inches to parts of Tennessee and Mississippi. Rains were light over the
Appalachians but totaled several inches along the southern and middle Atlantic
coast. Spots in Florida received more than 8 inches and western New York
received the heaviest rains in about 3 months. In the Far West the usual summer
dry season has been accentuated. California's rain included only light showers
in southern deserts and mountains. Many stations in Oregon have received no rain
in 7 weeks and rains in Washington have been light. The fire hazard increased
in Washington and Idaho with many forests closed in the former State. In Alaska,
heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Fairbanks and the Tanana drainage
area.
Weather continued on page 776.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - GEORGIA - Light to very heavy in Coastal
Bermuda, millet, and feScue in Polk, Haralson, Carroll, Bartow, Spalding, Pike,
Coweta, Gwinnett, Oconee, Greene, Clarke, Hall, Oglethorpe, Wilkes, and Lincoln
Counties. (Jordan, Tippins). SOUTH CAROLINA - General on Coastal Bermuda grass,
corn, and sorghum for grazing. Active on forage crops in Fairfield County since
August 3. (Nettles et al.). MARYLAND - Unusual outbreak of second-generation
larvae on advanced corn in many areas of lower Eastern Shore. Damage medium to
heavy on lower leaves and silks. Moths averaged 202 per night week ending August
8 in blacklight trap at Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEW
YORK - Adults heavy in blacklight traps in Hudson Valley, larvae noneconomic.
Present in Suffolk County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7). MASSACHUSETTS - Flights
heavy in blacklight traps at East Wareham, Plymouth County; 437 moths taken.
(Tomlinson, Aug. 4). OHIO - Infesting late-planted corn in Clinton County. (Fadt,
Lyon).
ASTER LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - WISCONSIN - Remains high in certain
areas and incidence of virulence which usually decreases during midseason appears
to have increased to some degree. Unchanged in early carrots in southeastern
commercial fields. In late planting adjacent to field being harvested, counts
ranged up to 15 per sweep and estimated at 100 per Square yard. Percent of viru-
lent leafhoppers remains high; about 8 percent in one instance. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
BEET LEAFHOPPER (Circulifer tenellus) - UTAH - Damage to tomatoes and beets less
than anticipated due to cold, wet, late spring. (Knowlton, Aug. 4).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - IDAHO - Increasing on Canyon County corn; in some
fields virtually all ears infested; in other fields, egg counts range up to 4 per
silk (1-2 on most silks). (Scott). NEVADA - Averaged 1 larva per corn plant in
several fields near Fallon, Churchill County. (Cooney). NEW MEXICO - Damaged
10-50 percent of corn plants in fields checked in San Juan County; feeding mainly
in whorls. (Heninger). Damage very noticeable in most northern Dona Ana County
fields. Averaged from 1 larva per plant to 1 larva per 10 plants. (Elson).
TEXAS - Heavy and widespread feeding on peanut foliage in Eastland County. Up to
5 per plant in several fields; smaller larvae tunneling downward into terminals.
Heavy numbers feeding in ears of silage corn near Dell City, Hudspeth County.
Larvae averaged 3-4 per ear in 50-acre field on Texas-New Mexico State line.
(Gordon, Caskey). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 5 per 10 sweeps in Wagoner County alfalfa.
Heavy in grain sorghum heads in Marshall County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS -
Damaging heads of grain sorghum in Osage County. (Brooks). Noneconomic in fields
in south-central and southeast districts. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - About 1 per 100
plants near Wyoming, Otoe County. (Munson, Keith, Aug. 7). WISCONSIN - One moth
collected in Platteville City blacklight trap. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS -
Light throughout State. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). MASSACHUSETTS - One moth taken in black-
light trap at East Wareham, Plymouth County, August 4. (Tomlinson). NEW YORK -
First moth of season in blacklight trap at Poughkeepsie, August 2-3. Increasing
in Suffolk County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7). MARYLAND - Ear infestations of 5-25
percent common in field corn on Eastern Shore. Moths averaged 45 per night week
ending August 8 in blacklight trap at Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.). GEORGIA - Moderate on soybeans in Bleckley County. (Lawson). Light to
moderate on peanuts in southern area. (French). Moderate on field peas in Wash-
ington, Macon, and Crisp Counties. (Mercer et al.). ALABAMA - Nearly full-grown
larvae feeding on soybean seeds in some older Mobile and Baldwin County fields; up
to 2 larvae per 15-25 feet. Control applied where severe in Mobile County field.
Numerous moths in and near old corn fields and old, abandoned cowpea fields in
Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, and Monroe Counties; appearing in soybean fields. Egg
laying expected to result in damaging larval populations in older soybeans next
5-15 days. (Deakle et al.). ARKANSAS - Economic in some grain sorghum fields in
southwest area. Range per 50 sweeps in Lafayette County alfalfa: in full bloom
10; occasional bloom 3; six inches high, no bloom 1. All 3 fields close together.
Larvae occasionally on southwest area soybeans. Noneconomic numbers in grain
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sorghum heads. On the Southwest Branch Experiment Station 4 variety test plots
had 54, 53, 51, and 77 bollworms to 10 row feet and were treated. The 77 count
in variety with semiopen heads; lower in open head varieties. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - NEW YORK - Moderate on sweet corn in
Hudson Valley, numerous on Sweet corn in other areas. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7).
NEW JERSEY - Increasing on sweet corn in Southern counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.
Aug. 4). MARYLAND - High populations on Eastern Shore declining rapidly due to
heavy predation and parasitism. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). OHIO - Percent of late-
planted or slow-maturing corn plants in fields with moderate to heavy populations
by county: Union 62, Logan 26, Auglaize 10, Putnam 32, Wood 22, Huron 10, and
Richland 60. (Rose). Damaging corn in Madison County. (Fleming). MICHIGAN -
Increasing on late-maturing corn throughout State. (Janes). WISCONSIN - Some
buildup behind leaf sheaths evident, but corn well tasselled in southern half of
State and pollination probably will be complete before numbers heavy enough to
cause barrenness. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Heavy on corn tassels in Some
fields of central district, colony size small. Predators very numerous. (Minn.
Ins. Rpt.). IOWA - Ranged 20-500+ per corn plant in northwest area. (Iowa Ins.
Sur.). KANSAS - Light (0-25 per whorl) in grain sorghum in Geary, Morris, Chase,
Marion, and McPherson Counties. (Simpson). OKLAHOMA - Moderate in grain sorghum
in Kay County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). COLORADO - Very low in corn checked in Weld
and Larimer Counties. (Urano, Alldredge). NEW MEXICO - Light to very heavy on
corn in Farmington area, San Juan County, and in northern Dona Ana County.
(Heninger, Elson).
HORNWORMS (Manduca spp.) - NEW MEXICO - Damage very noticeable on tomato plants
in truck gardens in Farmington and Aztec area, San Juan County. (Heninger). Also
problem in home gardens in Las Cruces area, Dona Ana County. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
VIRGINIA - Generally very light in Pittsylvania County tobacco to August 7.
(Dominick). MASSACHUSETTS - Several moths taken in cranberry bog blacklight trap
at East Wareham, Plymouth County. (Tomlinson, Aug. 4). RHODE ISLAND - M. quinque-
maculata heavy in home garden in Warwick, Kent County. (Mathewson). MICHIGAN =
M. quinquemaculata larvae numerous in unsprayed gardens in central area. (Dowdy) .
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - WISCONSIN - Averaged 20 per Sweep in many
southeastern and south-central area alfalfa fields; 5 per sweep in central counties.
Adults abundant in Barron County on beans adjacent to alfalfa. Some on lima beans
in Rock County, but no Ssignificiant change since last period. Adults and nymphs
common on peppers in East Troy area. Averaged 3 adults per 10 Sweeps on mint in
Palmyra area. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Increasing in Calhoun and Washtenaw
County alfalfa; adults and nymphs average 56 per 10 sweeps. (Dowdy). NEW YORK -
Damage severe to Ssecond-cutting alfalfa in Broome County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug.
7). PENNSYLVANIA - Heavy with severe damage to potatoes, alfalfa, birdsfoot
trefoil, and beans throughout State; 50+ per sweep. (Gesell, Aug. 1). MARYLAND -
Averaged over 100 per sweep in alfalfa with much yellowing of crop in 30-acre
field in Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Numerous on alfalfa
in Roanoke County; much yellowing noted with up to 21 adults and nymphs per sweep.
(Isakson).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 40 per 10 sweeps
in alfalfa checked in Tulsa County. (OKla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Survey con-
tinues negative in southwest area. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). KANSAS - Light (10-30 per
10 sweeps) in alfalfa in east-central, southeast, and south-central districts.
(Simpson). NEBRASKA - Counts per 50 sweeps in alfalfa: Ranged 1-100 (average 25)
in 2 Howard County fields; ranged 0-15 (average 2) in 8 Dawson County fields;
ranged 0-18 (average 5.1) in 3 Dundy County fields. (Manglitz). WISCONSIN - No
appreciable population increase noted. Averaged 5 per 10 sweeps in most fields
from Waushara County south to Rock County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Adults
and nymphs light in most alfalfa; averaged 15 per 10 sweeps. (Dowdy).
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CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - VIRGINIA - Populations did not reach
anticipated levels on Eastern Shore due to unfavorable spring conditions. Third-
brood moths emerging; numbers appear Sufficiently high to result in much damage
to late Sweet corn, peppers, eggplant, and field peas. (Hofmaster). MARYLAND -
Moths continue to increase in blacklight traps on Eastern Shore; averaged 124 per
night week ending August 8 at Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
DELAWARE - Moths in Bridgeville blacklight trap averaged 63 per night July 31-
August 2. (MacCreary). NEW YORK - Adults taken in blacklight traps, egg masses
on sweet corn at Hurley in Hudson Valley; decreasing in Suffolk County, light in
Broome County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7). MAINE - Larvae moderate to heavy on
corn, damage moderate. Damaging Sweet corn in Kennebec County gardens. (Boulanger,
Aug. 4). ILLINOIS - Heavy moth flight and egg laying on late corn in northwest
section, third instars in central section. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). MISSOURI - Adults
emerging in northern counties; present in corn in northeast area and in weedy
margins in northwest areas. Egg masses ranged 5-44 per 100 plants throughout
northern area. (Munson). KANSAS - First-generation pupae in corn in Jewell
County. (Brooks). SOUTH DAKOTA - Third instar to adult on corn in Yankton,
Lincoln, and Hutchison Counties; 6-8 larvae per plant in untreated fields and 1
larva per plant in treated fields. (Jones, Nearman). MINNESOTA - Second-generation
moths emerging in southern area; fourth and fifth instars in much corn, no egg
masses found. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Treatment of sweet corn underway in
southern counties. Larval populations appear higher in southern than in northern
area. Flights heavy in some areas. Emergence 15 and 25 percent at Janesville and
Arlington,respectively; 5 percent in other areas checked. Most in fifth instar
or pupal stage. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - FLORIDA - Larvae heavily dam-
aged 80 acres of grain sorghum near Trenton, Gilchrist County, and 600-1,200 acres
of late field corn and grain sorghum at O'Brien in southern Suwannee County.
(Strayer).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - MARYLAND - Infestation heavy, 35-52 per-
cent, in late planted corn in Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA -
Larvae numerous on corn in Pittsylvania County field; 1-2 larvae per plant in
50-75 percent of field. (Jones). Third and fourth instars infesting late corn in
2 Rockingham County fields. As many as 12 small larvae in one plant in one field.
(Woodside). FLORIDA - Larvae severely damaging 160 acres of field corn at Suwannee
County farm. (Strayer, Aug. 8). ALABAMA - Larvae heavy on Star millet, young corn,
and in 100-acre field of grain sorghum in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Moths
numerous in Mobile County; egg laying widespread. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Light
in 2 sorghum fields in Madison County. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Moderate, damaging
Kay County grain sorghum. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSOURI - Feeding on late corn and
grain sorghum in southeast area. (Jones). Larval infestation ranged 5-34 percent
of late corn in central and northern areas. (Munson). KANSAS - Damaging late corn
in Linn County. (Brooks). Infestations in 12 to 16-inch grain sorghum fields
ranged 50-70 percent in Morris, Geary, Lyon, and Chase Counties; 15-30 percent in
Butler, Cowley, Greenwood, Sedgwick, and Harvey Counties. (Simpson). COLORADO -
Eggs and first instars, probably this species, on Weld County corn. Larvae up to
6 per tassel. Damage could be heavy in some fields. (Urano, Hantsbarger).
WESTERN BEAN CUTWORM (Loxagrotis albicosta) - NEBRASKA - Recent surveys indicate
heaviest buildup along Platte River Valley from North Platte, Lincoln County, to
Grand Island, Hall County. About 40 percent of plants checked near North Platte
had 1-3 third to fourth instars. Most larvae still feeding on silks. Egg masses
still present August 9. (Keith, Munson).
SORGHUM WEBWORM (Celama sorghiella) - ARKANSAS - Increasing but noneconomic.
Number variable; average 10-20 per 10 row feet. Two Lafayette County fields
treated August 5. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
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NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - OHIO - Adult emergence light
throughout State; will peak within 3 weeks. (Rose). MICHIGAN - Adults feeding
on corn silks in infested fields. Controls less than satisfactory this season
in Washtenaw and Monroe Counties. (McCrory, Dieter). INDIANA - Adults averaged
3 per silk on 60 percent of corn examined in west-central district; ranged 0-13
per silk (average 4) on 80 percent of plants in central district; ranged 0-3 per
silk (average 1 per 10 silks) in east-central district and northern quarter of
State. (Huber, Smith). ILLINOIS - Adults per 25 corn plants in northern half of
State averaged as follows by section: East 3, central 24, west 15, west-southwest
1, northeast 12, and northwest 26. (I11. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Adults increas-—
ing on corn silks. Emergence incomplete in Janesville area. As of August 8,
total of 5 larvae, 4 pupae, and 3 adults in soil near 10 plants in heavily infested
field. Near Darien, 5 larvae, 6 pupae, and 1 adult noted at base of one plant.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). SOUTH DAKOTA - Averaged 8 larvae per corn plant near Milltown,
Hutchinson County. (Jones, Nearman). MISSOURI - Ranged 2-10 per 100 corn plants
in southwest area. (Peters). Ranged 0-25 adults per ear in northeast area; aver-
aged 15 adults per ear in 2 Ralls County fields. Larval and adult damage present.
(Munson).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - ILLINOIS - Averaged 109 adults per
25 corn plants in 10 Mercer County fields, up to 20 per plant in 1 field. McDonald,
Fulton, and Stephenson are new county records. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Some
adults detected in Lafayette County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Heavy in
southwest district. Light in Chisago, Anoka, and Isanti for new county records.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt.). SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults ranged 2-13 (average 6-8) per corn plant
in Yankton County; averaged 2 larvae per plant near Milltown, Hutchinson County;
ranged 12-15 adults per plant near Beresford, Lincoln County. (Jones, Nearman).
NEBRASKA - Abundant near Howe, feeding on silks (Munson, Keith); very abundant
in Mirage Flats area of panhandle section, controls applied (Andersen, Hagen) ;
medium in Kimball and Banner Counties (Ohlenbusch). MISSOURI - Adults light in
northwest area. (Thomas). Collected in Audrain County August 10. This is a new
county record. (Munson). COLORADO - Caused lodging of corn in 2 fields near La
Salle, Weld County. (Urano). NEW MEXICO - Adults, probably this species, averaged
5-75 per plant in mixed field of corn and Sudan grass in Farmington area, San Juan
County; ranged 0-5 adults per plant in other fields checked in area. (Heninger).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - MINNESOTA - Adult emergence increasing; ranged
from trace to 78 per corn plant. Heaviest in Rock, Houston, and Winona Counties;
few prepupae and pupae present in southern counties. Adult emergence past peak.
Lodging ranged 0-40 percent; many heavily damaged fields not lodged due to soil
dryness. Lodging evident in damp soils. D. longicornis dominant in all districts.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt.). IOWA - Adults ranged 7-26 per corn plant in northwest area,
highest along Sioux River. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NEBRAKSA - D. virgifera and D.
longicornis caused severe lodging in several fields in southeaSt, particularly
near Howe in Nemaha County. (Munson, Keith). KANSAS - Peak adult emergence past
except for few late fields. (Brooks).
SAP BEETLES - NEW YORK - Adults heavy on sweet corn in Hudson Valley, larvae
entering kernels. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7).
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - OKLAHOMA - Continues moderate in occasional
grain sorghum fields in Ottawa County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - TEXAS - Light on heads of grain sorghum
in fields near Fort Stockton, Pecos County, July 31. Numbers not yet damaging
but many fields may be blooming when economic numbers develop. (Neeb).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW MEXICO - Building up in San Juan County
corn; damage minor to severe. (Heninger). UTAH - Serious on lower leaves of corn
at Orem, Utah County. Much control underway throughout Weber County. (Knowlton,
Aug. 4). COLORADO - T. urticae ranged trace to heavy on corn in portions of fields
in Weld and Larimer Counties. (Urano, Alldredge). IDAHO - T. urticae very heavy
on corn in Melba area, Canyon County. (Scott). Tr
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SMALL GRAINS
WHEAT STEM MAGGOT (Meromyza americana) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Number of white heads in
spring wheat greater than in 1966. Crop losses estimated to be lower this year
than in 1966 because of larger number of heads. Winter grains had only scattered
white heads this year. (Kieckhefer, Morrill).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ARKANSAS - Clark County rice field treated.
This field and others treated during July outbreak. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - TEXAS - Moderate, scattered over about
two thirds of Trinity County on common and Coastal Bermuda grass and other pasture
grasses. Conditions ideal for future buildups. (Lange). ARKANSAS - Eggs and small
larvae numerous in Little Rock area at end of last period. Larvae in Lonoke County
lawns. Some locally heavy infestations in southwest area not aS widespread as in
July. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Heavy in some Adams County pastures. Larvae
in grassy areas around fields and lawns in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins). ALABAMA -
Large acreage of Coastal Bermuda grass Seriously damaged in Lee County; control
excellent after treatment. (Deakle et al.).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - OKLAHOMA - Continues problem on lawns in north-
central area. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
MOLE CRICKETS (Scapteriscus spp.) - FLORIDA - Adults heavily damaged 40 acres of
improved horse pasture near Trenton, Gilchrist County. (Yelvington).
BILLBUGS (Sphenophorus spp.) - UTAH - S. parvulus damaged lawns 1-2 miles from
area first found infested in 1965 in Salt Lake County. (Burningham, Knowlton).
COLORADO - S. cicatristriatus numerous on grass at Fort Collins, Larimer County.
(Hantsbarger). NEW YORK — S. parvulus severely damaging treated lawns at Penfield,
Monroe County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7).
RHODES-GRASS SCALE (Antonina graminis) - TEXAS - Moderate to heavy on St.
Augustine grass at Corpus Christi, Nueces County. (Cohen).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - WASHINGTON - Damaging alfalfa June 14 at Van-
couver, Clark County, for new county record and first record west of Cascade. Moun=-
tains. (Pennell, Johnston). OREGON - Where larvae averaged about 100 per sweep,
leaf loss 56 percent in Crook County. Suppressed growth up to 3 weeks after
cutting of untreated alfalfa. (Dickason, Every). NEVADA - Adults and larvae aver-
aged 1 per sweep in alfalfa hay fields at Fallon and Stillwater, Churchill County.
(Cooney). INDIANA - Adults averaged 5 per 10 sweeps in field border alfalfa near
Advance, Boone County. (Huber). MARYLAND - Adults averaged 2 and larvae 4 per
Sweep in 30-acre alfalfa field near Churchill, Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.). NEW YORK - Leaving alfalfa in Broome County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7).
VERMONT - Adults averaged 1 per 4 Sweeps and larvae 1 per 10-15 sweeps on second-
crop alfalfa throughout State. (MacCollom, Aug. 7). MAINE - Noneconomic at Albion,
Winslow, and Augusta in Kennebec County. (Boulanger, Aug. 4).
PEA LEAF WEEVIL (Sitona lineata) - OREGON - Abundant on variety of vetch (Vicia
dasycarpa) in Yoncalla area, Douglas County. (Dickason).
ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL (Cyrtepistomus castaneus) - INDIANA - Adults ranged 1-9 per
Sweep (average 3) on alfalfa in extreme South-central areas; also numerous around
lights at night. (Huber). MISSOURI - An adult from red clover August 8 in St.
Charles County for new county record. (Munson).
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A JAPANESE WEEVIL (Calomycterus setarius) - MISSOURI - Two adults from red clover
August 7 in Callaway County for new county record. (Munson).
A BLISTER BEETLE (Epicauta sp.) - KANSAS - Ranged 100-125 per 10 sweeps in Miami
County alfalfa field. Averaged 0-15 per 10 Sweeps in southeast, east-central,
and south-central districts. (Simpson).
PALE-STRIPED FLEA BEETLE (Systena blanda) - IOWA - Ranged 5-20 per sweep on Butler
County alfalfa; ranged 5-12 per 10 sweeps in northwest area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - NEVADA - Varied 2-10 per sweep in alfalfa
fields at Hazen, Fallon, and Stillwater areas of Churchill County. (Cooney).
OKLAHOMA - Continues light on Wagoner County alfalfa; averaged 25 per 10 sweeps in
a field. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - Very light in eastern area, none in south-
central or southeast districts. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Very light in Howard,
Dawson, and Dundy Counties. (Manglitz). IOWA - Less than 5 per 10 sweeps on
northwest area alfalfa. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Doubled in many fields in
southern half of State. Counts of 200 per Sweep usual. Predator and parasite
control not general yet. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Adults and nymphs very
light on alfalfa in central and southern counties; average 22 per 10 sweeps in
Calhoun and Washtenaw Counties. (Dowdy). INDIANA - Increasing in southern districts
due to substantial rains. Ranged 5-35 per sweep and averaged 12 per sweep. (Huber).
VIRGINIA - Very low, 3-10 per sweep; on Roanoke County alfalfa. Lady beetle
larvae and adults numerous. (Isakson). MARYLAND - Averaged over 100 per sweep on
alfalfa near Thurmont, Frederick County. Expected to increase due to cooler
temperatures. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Continues very
heavy on alfalfa in Yuma, Maricopa, and Pinal Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW
MEXICO - Averaged 0-3 adults per 25 sweeps on northern Dona Ana County alfalfa.
(Elson). OKLAHOMA - Adults ranged 6-7 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa in Tulsa and
Wagoner Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
ALFALFA PLANT BUG (Adelphocoris lineolatus) - INDIANA - Nymphs averaged 3 per
sweep in south-central area alfalfa; adults averaged 1 per sweep in west-central
and central areas. (Huber). MICHIGAN - Adults and nymphs averaged 9 and 26 per
10 sweeps, respectively, on central area alfalfa. (Dowdy). WISCONSIN - Nymphs
continue numerous on alfalfa at many locations. Up to 20 per sweep common in
many Dane, Columbia, Green, Lake, and Dodge County fields. Less numerous in
sandy areas in Marquette and Waushara Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). IOWA -
Ranged 4-7 per 10 sweeps on northwest area alfalfa. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). KANSAS -
Averaged 0-8 per 10 Sweeps on eastern area alfalfa. (Simpson).
RAPID PLANT BUG (Adelphocoris rapidus) - KANSAS - Ranged 1-8 per 10 sweeps on
alfalfa in Butler, Sedgwick, and Harvey Counties. (Simpson).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - INDIANA - Adults averaged 1 per Sweep on
southern area alfalfa. (Huber). MICHIGAN - Adults averaged 7 per 10 sweeps on
central area alfalfa. (Dowdy). IOWA - Ranged 4-26 per 10 sweeps on northwest area
alftadta. @oway Inst. (Sure )&
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEVADA - Varied 8-20 per sweep at Fallon, Churchill
County, in alfalfa hay fields. (Cooney). ARIZONA - Ranged 200-400 per 100 sweeps
in Yuma County alfalfa. Some controls in progress in seed fields. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Ranged 3-30 adults and nymphs per 50 Sweeps on northern Dona
Ana County alfalfa. (Elson).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - IDAHO - Numerous adults in flight for
past 3 weeks in Idaho County, CamaS prairie region. (Portman). NEVADA - Averaged
1 per sweep in several alfalfa hay fields near Fallon, Churchill County. (Cooney).
ARIZONA - Adult activity widespread; no larvae on Yuma County alfalfa. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Light on northern Dona Ana County alfalfa; averaged
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3-8 larvae per 25 Sweeps. (Elson). OKLAHOMA - As high as 10 per 10 sweeps on
alfalfa in Tulsa and Wagoner Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - Ranged 1-8
per 10 sweeps in Southeast, east-central, and south-central districts; adults
heavy in many fields. (Simpson).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - OKLAHOMA - Up to 10 per 10 sweeps on Tulsa
and Wagoner County alfalfa. (OKla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - Light, 2-10 per 10
Sweeps, on alfalfa in south-central, Southeast, and east-central districts.
(Simpson). INDIANA - Larvae averaged 5 per 10 sweeps on south-central and south-
western alfalfa; 3 per 10 sweeps on central area alfalfa. (Huber).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ARKANSAS - Light on southwest area alfalfa.
(Ark. Ins Sur.). MISSOURI - Third and fourth instars heavy on southeast area
alfalfa. (Jones).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - KANSAS - Ranged 2-19 per 10
Sweeps on alfalfa in Morris, Chase, Butler, and Harvey Counties. (Simpson).
ALFALFA LOOPER (Autographa californica) - CALIFORNIA - Adults and larvae on alfalfa
at Tulelake, Modoc County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
WEBWORMS (Loxostege spp.) - KANSAS - Ranged 2-15 per 10 sweeps in Geary, Morris,
Chase, Marion, DicKinson, and Harvey Counties. (Simpson).
CLOVER SEED CHALCID (Bruchophagus platyptera) - MISSOURI - Adults on red clover
in east-central and northeast areas. (Munson).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - IDAHO - Requiring control on seed
alfalfa near Parma, Canyon County. (Scott).
SOYBEANS
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - MISSISSIPPI - Statewide. Light in 3 Mad-
ison County fields. Larvae 1-2 per plant in one Sharkey County field, slightly
lower in 4 other fields. Light to moderate in 10 Yazoo County fields. (Dinkins).
ARKANSAS - Heaviest in low, poorly drained areas of fields. Larvae only in. some
fields. Heavy in 3 fields close together in Hot Spring and Clark Counties; 71 for
30 row feet in one field; controls checked higher numbers in another field. (Ark.
Ins. Sur.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - MARYLAND - Larval damage light to medium
in several fields in Queen Annes and Talbot Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
ILLINOIS - Light throughout State. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). ARKANSAS - Increasing in
Southwest area, small larvae averaged 15 to 30 row feet. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). OKLA-
HOMA - Ranged 4-10 per 10 row feet in Tulsa, Wagoner, and Muskogee Counties.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - GEORGIA - Very heavy; all young
plants damaged in Schley County fields. (Weathersby).
VELVETBEAN CATERPILLAR (Anticarsia gemmatalis) - ALABAMA - First-generation larva
taken in Mobile County, damaging numbers not expected for some time on younger
plants in south and Southwest area. (Deakle et al.). FLORIDA - First adult of
season in blacklight trap at Gainesville. (Mead).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 5-6 per 10 row feet in
seattered fields in Wagoner and Muskogee Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - MISSISSIPPI - Leaf damage severe in 3
Yazoo County fieldS; control meaSures made. (Dinkins). ARKANSAS - Light but
increasing in southwest area, averaged 8 to 30 row feet. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). IND-
IANA - Adults averaged 6 per linear foot on 65 percent of plants in central
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district. (Smith). OHIO - Damaging fields in Fayette County, 20 adults per plant;
30 percent damage to older plants. (Hobbs et al.). MARYLAND - Adults light to
medium on Eastern Shore. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - GEORGIA - Heavy in Tift County.
(Womack). ALABAMA - Larvae light, feeding in several Mobile and Baldwin County
fields; pupation and some egg laying. Larvae and adults heavy, 2-10 per square
foot in older Monroe County field. Much defoliation. (Deakle et al.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissitilus festinus) - ARKANSAS - Heaviest in
State in untreated test plots in Hempstead County. Declining by August 7; 49.5
adults in 100 sweeps and 9.5 nymphs per 15 row feet; girdled stems increasing to
42 percent. Very light in treated plots. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
STINK BUGS - ALABAMA - Occasional group of 10-15 nymphs of Euschistus servus,
Nezara viridula, and Acrosternum hilare in several older fieldS in Mobile, Baldwin,
and Monroe Counties. (Deakle et al.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MARYLAND - Heavily damaged 10-acre field near
Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
PEANUTS
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - FLORIDA - Larvae heavily damaged 60-acre
field in Levy County. (Cobb). GEORGIA - Light to moderate in southern area.
(French).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - GEORGIA - Light in southern area. (French).
GRANULATE CUTWORM (Feltia subterranea) - GEORGIA - Light in southern area. (French).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - GEORGIA - Heavy in Bleckley County field.
(Lawson).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - NORTH CAROLINA - Fields recently checked in
most areas of State, Some untreated or controls improperly applied. Therefore,
despite light overwintering populations, emergence now heavy. Growers advised
to remain on 5-day application schedule if good cotton yield is to be expected.
(Robertson, Aug. 8). SOUTH CAROLINA - Increasing in Florence area, adults
ranged 0-47 per 100 squares and larval infestations ranged 6-73 percent in treated
plots. (Taft et al.). GEORGIA - Punctured squares ranged 6-66 percent in 8 south-
ern area fields (Womack) averaged 13 percent in well-treated Tift County field
(French), 80 percent in untreated cotton in Spalding County (Beckham). TENNES-
SEE - Increasing throughout infested area. Conditions favor buildup in western
area. Percent punctured Squares averaged 29 in treated and untreated fields in
regularly infested area. Heavy boll damage due to square scarcity in heavily
infested fields. Northern migration expected by August 15. (Locke). ALABAMA -
Untreated squares and bolls practically eliminated in central and southern sec-
tions. One-half to two-thirds-grown bolls in poorly controlled fields of southern
section have 5-25 feeding and egg laying punctures per boll; will reduce yield.
Despite infestations as high as past years, good yield expected where controls
good. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Third-generation emergence heavy in southern delta
area. Percent average infestation by county: Washington 8 in 6 fields; Chicka-
saw 6 in 40 fields; Madison 10 in 15 fields; Sharkey 7 in 18 fields; Adams 8 in
2 fields; Quitman 15 in 9 fields; Issaquena 8 in 22 fields; Montgomery 22 in 46
fields; Tallahatchie 8 in 50 fields; Hinds 3 in 4 fields. (Dinkins). Punctured
squares found in 25 of 38 fields checked in delta counties. Percent punctured
Squares averaged 11.76 for all fields, ranged 0-98.9. Infestation 10 percent in
12 fields. (Pfrimmer et al.). LOUISIANA - Punctured squares found in 172 of 173
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fields in Madison Parish. Percent infestation ranged 1-78 (average 12.7).
Weevils found in 81 of these fields; percent infestation ranged 1-7 (average 1.5)
in infested fields. (Cleveland et al., Aug. 10). TEXAS - Infested fields found in
Hall, Briscoe, Lynn, Dickens, Motley, and Garza Counties in control zone; however,
these infestations generally light and widely scattered; present in 141 of 2,380
fields inspected. No weevils found above the Cap Rock as of August 8. (Rummel).
Punctured squares averaged 17.4 percent (maximum 22.5) in 9 treated fields in Waco
area; averaged 33.5 percent (maximum 64.3) in 25 untreated fields. (Cowan et Bil .))
OKLAHOMA - Percent punctured squares by county: Jackson 10-80; Tillman 31-46;
Cotton 17-24; Washita 10-30; Bryan moderate; Marshall light to heavy; Cleveland
light to moderate; Payne moderate. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Infested 87.6
percent or 3,892 of 4,443 fields scouted. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Damage in
one field ranged up to 11 percent punctured squares. (Jones).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - NORTH CAROLINA - Egg counts and young larvae heavy in
most areas. (Robertson, Aug. 8). SOUTH CAROLINA - Heavy in Florence area, damage
serious in many fields. Larval infestations ranged 0-9 percent in treated plots.
Total of 3,348 H. zea and 11 H. virescens moths taken in light trap. (Taft et al.,
Aug. 9). +ENNESSER — Increasing rapidly over cotton-growing area; eggs and larvae
ranged 1-13 (average 4) per 100 terminals with 80 percent of fields infested.
(Locke). GEORGIA - Ranged 14-46 eggs and 2-8 larvae per 100 terminals in 8 southern
area fields (Womack); 300 eggs and 1 larva per 100 terminals in Tift County field
(French); moderate, moths increasing: in light traps in Spalding County (Beckham) ;
8,250 H. zea moths taken in 11 light traps week ending August 2 (Copeland). ALA-
BAMA - Increasing throughout State. Although not major problem,H. zea moths num-
erous in southwest area in young cotton and in better-growing older cotton in low-
land areas. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Activity decreased after peak activity last
week. Average percent infestation by county: Washington 3 in 6 fields; Chicka-
saw 4 in 6 fields; Hinds 3 in 4 fields; Sharkey 2 in 18 fields; Adams 2 in 2
fields; Quitman 2 in 9 fields; Issaquena 3 in 22 fields; Montgomery 3 in 46 fields;
Tallahatchie 1 in 50 fields; Yazoo 5 in 16 fields. (Dinkins). Injured squares
found in 29 of 38 fields checked in delta counties. Average percent injury for
all fields 2.23 (ranged 0-9.2). Moth flight increasing, eggs found on bracts of
Squares of plants. (Pfrimmer et al.). LOUISIANA - Percent damaged squares ranged
1-16 (average 3.3) in 168 of 173 fields in Madison Parish. Larvae found in 56 of
these fields; infestation ranged 1-3 percent (average 1.3) in infested fields.
Terminal counts made in 24 fields. Eggs found in 6 fields; infestation ranged
1-3 (average 1.8) percent. No larvae found. Total of 240 H. zea and 1 H. vires-
cens moths taken in light trap. (Cleveland, et al., Aug. 10). ARKANSAS = Infested
80.6 percent or 3,581 of 4,443 fields scouted. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Larvae
ranged 7-14 per 100 plants in 196 of 332 fields. (Jones). OKLAHOMA - H. zea
ranged 4-31 per 100 terminals in Jackson, Tillman, and Cotton Counties, heavy in
Mayes, Payne, and Bryan Counties. Up to 25 percent of larvae in Grady County H.
virescens. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS - Increased in High Plains area. Light in
Martin, Dawson, Yoakum, Gaines, Borden, Floyd, and Cochran Counties; light to
moderate in Garza, Lubbock, Lynn, and Crosby Counties. Damaging few fields in
eastern Crosby and Lubbock Counties. Treatment required in few fields. (Rummel,
Aug. 8). In Waco area, eggs averaged 9.6 (range 0-21.6) and larvae averaged 6.5
(range 0-9.15) per 100 terminals in 15 treated fields. In 27 treated fields, eggs
averaged 3 (range 0-14.25) and larvae averaged 1 (range 0-8.5) per 100 terminals.
Percent injured squares averaged 16.7 (maximum 26.05) in 9 treated fields and 6.3
(maximum 42.5) in 25 untreated fields. Injured bolls averaged 9.8 percent (max-
imum 26.35) in 15 treated fields and 4.5 percent (maximum 32.25) in 27 untreated
fields. Of 206 larvae determined, 127 were H. virescens. (Cowan et al.).
NEW MEXICO - H. zea larvae very light in Grant, Hidalgo, Chaves, and Eddy Counties
with occasional moderate to heavy infestation. Few growers planning to treat in
Animas and Cotton City areas, Hidalgo County. (Hare). Light, spotted
infestations found in northern Dona Ana County fields. (Elson). ARIZONA -
H. zea continues troublesome in Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, Yuma, and Graham Counties;
very high where 6 applications of a phosphate made. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Injury causing concern to cotton
growers in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Heavy,
1-3 per leaf, on half of leaves in heaviest spots in Braggs area, Muskogee County.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA - Increasing in central and southern areas; non-
economic although growers concerned. (McQueen). TENNESSEE - Damage light in boll
weevil infested area. (Locke). GEORGIA - Light in Spalding County. (Beckham).
SOUTH CAROLINA - Total of 199 moths taken in Florence area light trap. (Taft et
evil, AN, 9)’
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - NORTH CAROLINA - Damage more common
than in past 7 years. InSecticidesS recommended for boll weevil should keep in-
festations light. (Robertson, Aug. 8).
COTTON LEAF PERFORATOR (Bucculatrix thurberiella) - ARIZONA - General over Yuma
Valley, Yuma County; preSent in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - LOUISIANA - Infestation ranged 1-3 percent
(average 1.4) in 7 of 24 fields in Madison Parish. (Cleveland et al., Aug. 10).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Populations controlled in many areas in con-
junction with other insects; damaging in Yuma, Maricopa, Pinal, and Graham Counties.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Light to moderate, minor damage in southern
counties. (Hare). MISSOURI - Mostly these pests, ranged 1-17 per 100 plants in
306 of 332 fields. (Munson).
STINK BUGS - ARIZONA - Euschistus spp. and Pitedia spp. appearing in Yuma, Maricopa,
and Pinal Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COTTON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - NEW MEXICO - Occasionally light and spotty in
northern Dona Ana County fields. (Elson). OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Bryan County. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.). MISSOURI - Light in 18 of 332 fields. (Jones). MISSISSIPPI - Mod-
erate in some Yazoo County fields, leaf curling spotty in heavily infested fields.
(Dinkins).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - MISSISSIPPI - Heavy but spotty in
some Bolivar, Tallahatchie, Quitman, and Sharkey County fields. (Dinkins).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NORTH CAROLINA - Building up in some areas.
Recommended materials failed to give control in some Piedmont areas, substitues
made. (Robertson, Aug. 8). TENNESSEE - Increasing slightly, spot control neces-
sary. (Locke). GEORGIA - Light in Spalding County. (Beckham). MISSISSIPPI -
Heavy in 10 fields, medium in 7 fields, and light in 8 of 38 fields checked in
delta counties. (Pfrimmer et al.). MISSOURI - Spotty in 5 of 332 fields. (Jones).
TOBACCO
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - VIRGINIA - Decreasing in Pittsylvania County
due to disease. (Dominick). MARYLAND - Damaging populations expected to increase
due to cooler temperatures. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
SUGAR BEETS
BEET WEBWORM (Loxostege sticticalis) - COLORADO - Adults moderate to heavy in light
traps in Weld and Larimer Counties; no larvae. (Urano, Alldredge).
SPINACH LEAF MINER (Pegomya hyoscyami) - MICHIGAN - Heavy in few Bay County fields.
(Dowdy).
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POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - OREGON - All stages present
in potatoes in central area week of July 23, control necessary. (Morrison). NEW
YORK - Active in Suffolk County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7).
SOUTHERN POTATO WIREWORM (Conoderus falli) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Heaviest of Season
(1,056) at Charleston area blacklight trap May 22-28. Ranged 1,885-2,841 per
week from June 26 to July 23; declining since. July 24-30: 1,182; July 21-
August 6: 1,395. (Reid).
TOBACCO FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix hirtipennis) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on tomatillo
plants in 0.5-acre planting in Tustin, Orange County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - DELAWARE - Larvae heavy in commercial tomato
planting in Kent County. (MacCreary). MARYLAND - Light to medium on tomatoes in
Woreester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (OStrinia nubilalis) - MICHIGAN - Ovipositing on peppers in
southern area July 31-August 2, peak emergence expected August 12-25. (Janes,
Newman). WISCONSIN - No egg masses on 50 pepper plants in East Troy area. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - NEW YORK - Heavy on peppers in Erie County.
(N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7). MARYLAND - Light to medium on peppers in Worcester
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). INDIANA - Ranged 15-200 per leaf on unsprayed
peppers in sandy soil in south-central and southwestern areas. Heavy honeydew
deposits and sooty mold on most crown-Set peppers. (Huber). WISCONSIN - Little
change on peppers in East Troy area, completely covered lower leaf surface on
some leaves but rains prevented formation of sooty mold. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
POTATO APHID (MacroSiphum euphorbiae) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Moderate to heavy on
potatoes in Stratham, Rockingham County. (Sutherland, Aug. 7).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - CALIFORNIA - Eggs and adults heavy
on tomatillo plants in Anaheim, Orange County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
INSECT DETECTION
New County Records
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - ILLINOIS - McDonald, Fulton, and
Stephenson Counties. MINNESOTA - Chisago, Anoka, and Isanti Counties. MISSOURI -
Audrain County. (p. 756).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - WASHINGTON - Clark County. (p. 757).
eae OAK WEEVIL (Cyrtepistomus castaneus) - MISSOURI - St. Charles County.
9. WBZ)
A JAPANESE WEEVIL (Calomycterus setarius) - MISSOURI - Callaway County. (p. 758).
BROWN GARDEN SNAIL (Helix aspersa) - OREGON - Jackson County. (p. 765).
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - OKLAHOMA - Mayes County. (p. 768).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - WASHINGTON - Okanogan County. OREGON - Union, Baker,
anes. Crook Counties. IDAHO - Gooding, Twin Falls, Gem, and Payette Counties.
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Lake County. (p. 773).
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BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - DELAWARE - Light in some commercial
lima bean fields. This species has been conspicuous by its absence this year.
(MacCreary). MARYLAND - Medium to heavy in several untreated lima bean plantings
in Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MISSOURI - Infesting garden beans in
northeast area. (Munson). COLORADO - Larvae still found in Weld County bean
fields. (Urano). For Mexican bean beetle in Idaho see Federal and State Plant
Protection Programs, page 773.
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - NEW JERSEY - Present on weeds along bean
field margins in Cape May, Cumberland, and Camden Counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.,
Aug. 4).
STINK BUGS - ALABAMA - Euschistus servus, Nezara viridula, and Acrosternum hilare
medium to heavy on older cowpea fields in Monroe, Baldwin, and Mobile Counties.
(McQueen).
BEAN APHID (Aphis fabae) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Increasing on beans. (Sutherland,
Aug. 7). NEW JERSEY - Light to moderate on beans in Cape May and Cumberland
Counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr., Aug. 4).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium to heavy in 15-acre
garbanzo bean planting in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW JERSEY - Light to moderate on beans in Cape
May and Cumberland Counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr., Aug. 4).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - NEW YORK - Larvae light in crucifer areas of
State. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 4). NEW JERSEY - First instars on broccoli in
Cumberland County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr., Aug. 4). MARYLAND - Heavy on cabbage
planting near Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). KANSAS - Larvae
heavy on cabbage in Riley County. (Marvin). OREGON - Larvae appearing in
broccoli in St. Paul area, Marion County, and in Cresham area, Multnomah County.
Infested fields widely scattered; populations are very low compared to last
year. (Johnston).
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - NEW MEXICO - Larvae heavy on cabbage in
Farmington area, San Juan County; most plants infested. (Heninger). KANSAS -
Larvae heavy on cabbage in Riley County. (Marvin). MICHIGAN - Oviposition heavy
on cabbage in southeast area August 2. (Janes). NEW JERSEY - Eggs and larvae
numerous on broccoli in central and southern counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.,
Aug. 4).
CABBAGE APHID (Brevicoryne brassicae) - NEW MEXICO - Heavy and damaging cabbage
in Farmington area, San Juan County. (Heninger).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - Light to moderate on broccoli in southern
counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsitr., Aug. 4).
CABBAGE MAGGOT (Hylemya brassicae) - MAINE - Damage by second generation heavy
to late-set cabbage and cauliflower. (Boulanger, Aug. 4). CALIFORNIA - Larval
damage heavy on turnips in Etna, Siskiyou County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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CUCURBITS
STRIPED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Acalymma vittatum) - WISCONSIN - Averaged about 1
adult per plant on commercial cucumber planting in East Troy area. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.).
THRIPS - OREGON - Abundant on squash in Clackamas County. Control necessary
to prevent foliage damage. (Every).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
ARTICHOKE PLUME MOTH (Platyptilia carduidactyla) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on
artichoke nursery stock in Escondido, San Diego County. Infestations heavier
than usual; reported along coast from San Diego County to Mendocino County.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - FLORIDA - First adult of season in black-
light trap at Gainesville. (Mead).
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - IOWA - Common in home gardens in northwest
and central areas. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
APHIDS - OREGON - Damaging numbers of Brachycaudus cardui and Anuraphis
middletonii present on trial plantings of artichokes in Coos County in early
June. Det. by L. M. Russell. (Every, Aug. 5).
GREENHOUSE WHITEFLY (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) - CALIFORNIA - Probably this
species heavier than for several years in home gardens throughout State. (Cal.
Coop. Rpt.).
BROWN GARDEN SNAIL (Helix aspersa) - OREGON - Several specimens collected in
home gardens at Medford, Jackson County. This is new county record. Colonies
also known to occur at Coquille, Coos County, and at Seaside and Gearhart,
Clatsop County. (Gentner, Crowell).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
LESSER PEACH TREE BORER (Synanthedon pictipes) - INDIANA - Collection of 143
males in virgin female traps at Vincennes orchard attributed to decrease in
rainy weather and onset of summer-brood emergence from eggs laid in late
April. (Dolphin, Aug. 7). :
PEACH TREE BORER (Sanninoidea exitiosa) - NEW JERSEY - Heavy in 3-year-old
peach block near Elm, Camden County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr., Aug. 4).
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - INDIANA - Low, 8 in 20 virgin female traps.
Summer-—brood emergence at Vincennes appears prolonged with no definite flight
peaks. (Dolphin, Aug. 7).
RED-BANDED LEAF ROLLER (Argyrotaenia velutinana) - INDIANA - Another season high
recorded 1,074 males in 20 virgin female traps in unsprayed apple block at
Vincennes. (Dolphin, Aug. 7).
A LEAF ROLLER MOTH (Platynota stultana) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium in cherry
fruit in Hoopa, Humboldt County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PLUM CURCULIO (Conotrachelus nenuphar) - OHIO - Adult emergence in Wayne County
began August 4. (Forsythe).
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APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - MAINE - Cage emergence decreasing; male
to female ratio of i+:1 indicates emergence nearing completion. (Boulanger,
Aug. 4). VERMONT - Active throughout State. (MacCollom, Aug. 7). NEW YORK -
Adults in unsprayed apple orchard in Clinton County; oviposition punctures and
larval tunneling evident. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7). INDIANA - Continues to
decline at Vincennes; 145 on baitboard. (Dolphin, Aug. 7) WISCONSIN - No
decrease in adult activity indicated in most area. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MINNESOTA - Adults very light in traps at La Crescent, Houston County, and
Faribault, Rice County. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
APPLE APHID (Aphis pomi) - UTAH - Numerous in some Cache and Box Elder County
home apple orchards. (Knowlton). MAINE - Infesting young apple trees; limited
to water sprouts and other vegetative growth on mature trees. (Boulanger, )
Aug. 4).
WOOLLY APPLE APHID (Eriosoma lanigerum) - NEW MEXICO - Light to moderate on
apple trees in Farmington area, San Juan County. (Albert).
PEAR PSYLLA (Pyslla pyricola) - DELAWARE - Damage severe on few trees in home
orchard in New Castle County. (MacCreary).
PEAR-SLUG (Caliroa cerasi) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on cherry in Hayward,
Alameda County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). COLORADO - Damaged 50 percent of pear and
cherry foliage in unsprayed Mesa County orchards. (Sisson).
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - MAINE - Population buildup decreasing
although no eggs present in many areas. Fourth-generation larvae and nymphs
in untreated check trees; damage could interfere with fruit development.
(Boulanger, Aug. 4). VERMONT - Bronzing apple in Addison County. (MacCollom,
Aug. 7). NEW YORK - Increasing in Columbia County; on apples in Monroe County.
(N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., August 7). NEW JERSEY - Light to moderate on apple in Warren,
Gloucester, Atlantic, and Camden Counties. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr., Aug. 4).
INDIANA - On decline in some apple orchards at Vincennes. Foliage in good
condition, populations still high. (Dolphin, Aug. 7).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW YORK - Increasing in Columbia and Monroe
Counties. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7). NEW JERSEY - Moderate to severe on apples
in Camden County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr., Aug. 4). INDIANA - Less numerous than
T. ulmi. Still high on good foliage; declining where foliage poor or controls
good. (Dolphin, Aug. 7). NEW MEXICO - T. mcdanieli light to heavy in San Juan
County apple orchards; discoloring foliage. (Albert).
PEACH SILVER MITE (Aculus cornutus) - GEORGIA - Heavy on peach in Sumter, Peach,
and Bibb Counties; Silvering leaves. (Tippins).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - ALABAMA - Heavy egg laying on pecans in
Baldwin and Mobile Counties; 2-5 egg groups on same leaf common. Emergence of
larvae on some trees and heavy egg laying indicate very high population of
last generation developing. (Deakle et al.). INDIANA - Infestations on walnut
and fruit trees more widespread than in 1966 in southern third of State. (Huber).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - OHIO - Larvae feeding on walnut foliage
throughout State; damage Severe in Union, Allen, Richland, and Knox Counties.
(Rose). Damaging walnut in Franklin, Hancock, and Seneca Counties. (Jones et
alley ie
WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis completa) - OREGON - Adults first emerged July 17-22
in Jackson, Josephine, and Wasco Counties. Daily emergence increasing in
Wasco County as of August 8. (Larson).
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BLACK PECAN APHID (Myzocallis caryaefoliae) - GEORGIA - Light to moderate on
pecans in southern area. (French). ALABAMA - Building up rapidly in Baldwin
and Mobile County orchards where no controls applied. (Deakle et al.).
MISSISSIPPI - Moderate, some defoliation on some pecan trees in Oktibbeha County.
(Dinkins). TEXAS - Buildup heavy on pecans throughout Comal County; defoliation
beginning. Economic numbers expected. (Schumann). OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy
on Marshall and Murray County pecans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WALNUT SCALE (Aspidiotus juglansregiae) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on walnut in Red-
lands, San Bernardino County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS
CITRUS WHITEFLY (Dialeurodes citri) - FLORIDA - All stages moderate on 500 sweet
orange plants in one nursery and severe on 4,000 sweet orange plants in another
nursey at Thonotosassa, Hillsborough County. (Simmons).
A WHITEFLY (Tetraleurodes mori) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs heavy on orange trees in
Long Beach, Los Angeles County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS THRIPS (Scirtothrips citri) - ARIZONA - Treatments continue in some Yuma
County orchards. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS FLAT MITE (Brevipalpus lewisi) - ARIZONA - Treatments made where mites
range up to 20 per lemon or orange fruit in Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
OTHER TROP. & SUBTROP. FRUITS
PINEAPPLE MEALYBUG (Dysmicoccus brevipes) - FLORIDA - Adults general and moderate
on leaves of about sO percent ot 2,000,000 Spanish pineapples at farm in Devils
Garden, Hendry County. (Nelson, July 28). These pineapples, destined for
foreign Shipment, to undergo fumigation. All stages of an acarid mite,
Tyrophagus sp., also present. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
SMALL FRUITS
CRANBERRY FRUITWORM (Acrobasis vaccinii) - MASSACHUSETTS - Flights heavy,
oviposition continuing in cranberries in Plymouth and Barnstable Counties.
(Tomlinson, Aug. 4).
BLUEBERRY MAGGOT (Rhagoletis mendax) - MASSACHUSETTS - Adults numerous throughout
State. (Tomlinson, Aug. 4). MAINE - Emergence completed in State. (Boulanger,
Aug. 4).
A LARGID BUG (Largus convivus) - OREGON - Nymphs reported on cranberry plantings
at many western localities. Damage minimal. (Every, Aug. 5).
BUFFALO TREEHOPPER (Stictocephala bubalus) - NEW YORK - First adult of season
in raspberry planting in Clinton County August 3. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - UTAH - Damaged lower leaves of red raspberry
at Garden City, Rich County. (Knowlton, Aug. 4).
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ORNAMENTALS
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - OKLAHOMA -~Light on mimosa near Chouteau,
Mayes County, for new county record. Infested all mimosa trees checked in 15-
square block area in Tulsa, Tulsa County. Damage ranged 30-95 percent. (Okla.
Coope Sure»)
BLACK VINE WEEVIL (Brachyrhinus sulcatus) - RHODE ISLAND - Adults still found in
vicinity of nurseries in Newport County. (Relli).
A WEEVIL (Scyphophorus acupunctatus) - ARIZONA - Damaging agave and dooryard
cactus in Tucson area, Pima County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
A MEALYBUG (Antonina pretiosa) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on bamboo twigs in Concord,
Contray Costamcountyn mi(Ccalemcoop.. Rpt):
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - NEW MEXICO - Light on elm and poplar trees in
Chaves and Eddy Counties. (Hare). Webs ranged 0-10 per poplar in Farmington
area, San Juan County. (Heninger). KANSAS - Light in eastern area. (Brooks,
Simpson). NEBRASKA - Webs noticeable in all parts of eastern area. Most larvae
second to fourth instar. (Keith, Munson) INDIANA - Infestations on hickory,
sycamore, and aspen more widespread this season than in 1966 in southern one-
third of State. (Huber). OHIO - Webbing common on deciduous trees in 16
northwestern and north-central counties, mostly on wild cherry. (Rose).
VERMONT - Moderate webbing throughout State. (MacCollom, Aug. 7).
WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae
heavy and damaging oak in Lincoln, Placer County; heavy in adjacent grasslands.
(Gale Coop. Rpt
SYCAMORE TUSSOCK MOTH (Halisidota harrisii) - NEW JERSEY - Larvae heavy on
sycamore in Ocean City (Cape May County), Margate (Atlantic County), and Ventnor
(Atlantic County); light in Wildwood Crest, Cape May County. (Ins.-Dis.
Newsltr.).
PALM LEAF SKELETONIZER (Homaledra sabalella) -. TEXAS - Caused heavy leaf
skeletonizing to some palms at Beeville, Bee County. (Spaniel).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on elm in Etna, Siskiyou
County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEVADA - Causing very heavy damage to untreated elms
in Fallon, Churchill County, and Schurz, Mineral County. (Cooney). Second-
generation adults very numerous throughout western part of State. (Nev. Coop.
Rpt.). NEW MEXICO - Much heavier in Farmington and Aztec area of San Juan
County on Siberian elm than last year. Many trees defoliated. Adults entering
homes, stores, motels, and cafes. (Heninger). COLORADO - Damaged 75 percent of
Chinese elm foliage in Mesa County. (Sisson). OKLAHOMA - Continues moderate to
heavy. Third-generation eggs in Mayes County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEW
HAMPSHIRE - Adults emerging in southern area. (Sutherland, Aug. 7).
NATIVE ELM BARK BEETLE (Hylurgopinus rufipes) - WISCONSIN - Eggs hatched under
elm bark in Menominee County August 4. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
LOCUST LEAF MINER (Xenochalepus dorsalis) - MARYLAND - Heavy to severe damage to
black locust Statewide. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
COTTONWOOD LEAF BEETLES (Chrysomela scripta complex) - COLORADO - Damaging
cottonwood foliage in all areas. (HantSbarger).
WOOLLY ELM APHID (Eriosoma americanum) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs and adults medium on
Ulmus sp. in Mt. Shasta, Siskiyou County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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EUROPEAN ELM SCALE (Gossyparia spuria) - NEW MEXICO - Heavy on American elm in
Farmington area, San Juan County. (Heninger).
A PLANT BUG (Neoborus pacificus) - CALIFORNIA - Damaging Modesto ash in San
Leandro, Alameda County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - VERMONT - Bronzing common on hardwoods
throughout State. (MacCollom, Aug. 7).
JACK-PINE BUDWORM (Choristoneura pinus) - WISCONSIN - Flight heavy in Spooner and
Trego area July 30. About half of larvae from first infestation still in pupal
stage August 4. Egg laying underway in northwest, no eggs hatched. Late instars
also present. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
BLACK HEADED BUDWORM (Acleris variana) - OREGON - Damaging western hemlock and
fir throughout much of western part of State in subepidemic numbers. (Orr).
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) - OKLAHOMA - Third-generation
larvae moderate on pines in Wagoner County. Adults of a chalcid parasite
(Haltichella rhyacioniae) occasional in second-generation pupal cases. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.).
A PINE SHOOT MOTH (Exoteleia sp.) - OHIO - Eggs hatching; larvae damaging Scotch
Pine needles in Lake County. (Campbell).
SATIN MOTH (Stilpnotia salicis) - OREGON - Egg deposition observed week of July
23 in Crook and Baker Counties. (Every).
A GELECHIID MOTH (Coleotechnites sp.) - OREGON - Larvae Similar to C. milleri
damaging lodgepole pine on 200,000 acres of National forest land in upper
Klamath County near Crescent Lake junction of U.S. Highway 58 and north of
Chemult on U.S. Highway 97. (USFS).
LARCH SAWFLY (Pristiphora erichsonii) - WISCONSIN - Damage light to moderate
in northern tier of counties and moderate to heavy in Antigo area; pupae only.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.).
RED-HEADED PINE SAWFLY (Neodiprion lecontei) - VERMONT - Damaging red pine
planting in Ludlow, Windsor County. (MacCollom, Aug. 7).
WHITE-PINE WEEVIL (Pissodes strobi) - NEW YORK - Damaging pine and spruce in
Broome County. (N.Y. WKly. Rpt., Aug. 7).
CORRECTIONS
CEIR 17(31):710 - FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - INDIANA - Should read: Hatch
as far north as Indiana-Michigan State line; middle instars as far north as Starke
County. (Huber). TIE Sp JED Ra Till pe RL MNCS A RC coal Ras OPEN GRRE PT
CEIR 17(32):738 - VARIABLE OAK LEAF CATERPILLAR (Heterocampa manteo) - VIRGINIA -
"...west of Richmond city limits in Henrico County." should read "..west of
Newport News."
CEIR 17(32):724 - Whitchweed should read Witchweed.
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MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - UTAH - Moderate annoyance at Garden City, Laketown, and north Eden,
Rich County. (Roberts, Knowlton). Some annoyance throughout Cache County
communities and farming areas. (Knowlton). NEW MEXICO - Aedes sp. abundant and
very annoying in and around fields and orchards near Farmington, San Juan County.
(Heninger). OKLAHOMA - Psorophora spp. and Aedes spp. adults remain numerous
and very annoying in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Over 17,000
females in light traps July 29-August 5; of over 10,000 Aedes vexans trapped,
4,400 from one trap in Lino Lakes area. Mansonia perturbans decreasing in light
trap counts and numbers. A. vexans brood developing in heavy rainfall area,
first emergence should occur August 15-16. Larval development slowed by cool
nights causing lower water temperatures in breeding sites. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
WISCONSIN - Continue nuisance in most areas. Biting low due to relatively cool,
windy evenings in most areas. A. vexans still high in several areas. Still
numerous in Madison but unfavorable weather decreased activity. Emergence of
A. dorsalis detected in northeast part of Madison. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN -
A. vexans adults decreasing but annoying in lower area of State. (Dowdy) .
OHIO - Female population 72 percent Aedes canadensis, with A. excrucians, A. vexans,
Anopheles quadrimaculatus, and Mansonia perturbans in Columbia County marsh area;
A. canadensis Larvae dominant, averaged 14.6 per dip; A. vexans larvae in
temporary rain pools and grass-lined ditches. (Rings).
BLACK FLIES - UTAH - Annoying man in parts of Rich County. (Roberts, Knowlton).
WISCONSIN - Continue to annoy man in Vilas County and other scattered areas.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). GEORGIA - Heavy and annoying man in Chattooga County.
(Witherspoon) .
CHIRONOMID MIDGES - FLORIDA - Nuisance at Lake Lochloosa, Alachua County, (O'Berry) ,
and at East Palatka, Putnam County, (Fla. Coop. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Chironomus
plumosus abundant along eastern shore of Lake Winnebago. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
ASSASSIN BUGS (Triatoma spp.) - TEXAS - Greater than usual numbers reported from
various areas of State. (Texas Coop. Rpt.).
CHIGGER MITES (Eutrombicula spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Remain heavy and very annoying in
Cherokee and Muskogee Counties. @rip, Coos Sie).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - WASHINGTON - Adults annoying cattle at Nespelem,
Okanogan County, for new county record. (Mitchell). OREGON - On cattle in
Union, Baker, Grant, and Crook Counties July 30-August 5; in Marion and Benton
Counties in Willamette Valley and in Lake County August 6-12. All are new
county records. Low on cattle in most areas. (Goeden, Goulding). Reported for
first time in State in CEIR 17(28):663. (PPC). IDAHO - On pasture cattle in
Gooding, Twin Falls, Gem, and Payette Counties for new county records. (Portman) .
Averaged 30 per head (range 10-45) on pasture herds in Latah County. (O'Keeffe).
SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults averaged 4 per head on feral asses and buffalo at Bear
Butte State Park, Meade County; 3 per head near Hill City, Pennington County.
(Balsbaugh). NEBRASKA - Ranged 0-10 (average 3-4) per face August 9; ranged 0-16
(average 3.8) per face August 10 in Lancaster County. (Campbell, Perdue) .
WISCONSIN - Moderately annoying in most areas; Severe in Marathon County. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Increasing in some central area beef herds, 30+ per face.
(Dowdy). INDIANA - Adults ranged 8-43 per face (average 13) on pastured beef
cattle and dairy herds in southern two-thirds of State. More numerous than in
past few years. (Huber). NEW JERSEY - More numerous than last year on dairy
cattle throughout State. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr., Aug. 4). VERMONT - Annoying
cattle throughout State. (MacCollom, Aug. 7)
HOUSE FLY (Musca domestica) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 16-18 per Scudder grid in untreated
Payne County barns; heavy around Mayes County homes. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WISCONSIN - Very numerous in barns in some central counties; numerous in and near
some drive-in restaurants in Some central areas. Becoming nuisance in homes in
many Scattered locations. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
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SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 17 cases reported in U, S. August
5-12 as follows: TEXAS - Brewster 2, Terrell 6, Crockett 7, Val Verde 1, Uvalde
1. Total of 106 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico
as follows: Baja California 1, Territorio sur de Baja California 19, Sonora 6,
Chihuahua 33, Coahuila 35, Nuevo Leon 5, Tamaulipas 7. Total of 72 cases reported
in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication operations
underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population in U, S, Sterile
flies released August 6-12: Texas 34,968,000; Arizona 1,716,000; Mexico
103,004,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - MISSISSIPPI - Average adult counts per head by
county: Hinds-15 on 164 animals; Adams-150 on 200 animals; Montgomery-125 on
85 animals; Yazoo-1,500 on 200 cattle. (Dinkins). TEXAS - Continues heavy on
cattle in northern portion of Crockett County. (Neeb). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 500
per head on yearlings and 275 per head on cows in Payne County; moderate to heavy
in Cleveland, Murray, and Mayes Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA -
Averaged 100-200 per head in Lancaster County. (Campbell). SOUTH DAKOTA - Up to
1,000 per side on buffalo at Custer State Park and 100+ per side on buffalo at
Bear Butte State Park, Meade County. (Balsbaugh). WISCONSIN - Moderately
annoying in most areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Adults heavy, 300+ per
head, on central area dairy herds. (Dowdy). INDIANA - Adults ranged 150-500
per animal on pastured beef cattle and untreated dairy herds throughout southern
half of State. More numerous than in past few years. (Huber) .
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 6-8 per head on Payne County
cattle. (OkIa. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Ranged 15-20 per leg in Lancaster County.
(Campbell). WISCONSIN - Remains most numerous fly on cattle. Severely annoyed
cattle in Rock, Columbia, Bayfield, and Calumet Counties; moderately annoying in
most other counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEW JERSEY - More numerous than last
year on dairy cattle throughout State. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr., Aug. 4).
TABANID FLIES - NEVADA - Tabanus punctifer very heavy on range cattle north of
Fallon, Churchill County. (Cooney). NEW MEXICO - Chrysops sp. very abundant in
fields and orchards near Farmington, San Juan County. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
OKLAHOMA - Mainly T. lineola complex very heavy on cattle in favorable areas of
Cherokee County; aS high as 150 per head on isolated cattle. Tabanus spp. heavy
in Bryan County, light in Cleveland County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). SOUTH DAKOTA -
Probably Hybomitra frontalis and H. criddlei averaged less than 4 per cow on -
Lawrence County herds, and 7 per Hereford cow near Rochford, Pennington County.
(Balsbaugh). WISCONSIN - Deer flies numerous in most areas. Moderately annoying
cattle in scattered areas. Very annoying to outdoor laborers, tourists, and
fishermen on warmer days. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
TICKS - WISCONSIN - Dermacentor variabilis continues gradual decrease in northern
areas. Southernmost reports from Waupaca and Monroe Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MISSISSIPPI - Amblyomma americanum averaged 8 per head on 164 cattle in Hinds
County. (Dinkins). ARIZONA - Rhipicephalus sanguineus entering yards and dog
kennels in Tucson area, Pima County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
HOUSEHOLDS AND STRUCTURES
A NOCTUID MOTH (Litoprosopus futilis) - FLORIDA - Larvae infested sofas and
constructed cocoons from rayon cloth at furniture store in Ft. Pierce, St. Lucie
County. (Campbell, Aug. 1). Larvae damaged synthetic fiber rug while constructing
cocoons at home in Tampa, Hillsborough County. (Gresham, Aug. 1).
FLORIDA CARPENTER ANT (Camponotus abdominalis floridanus) - FLORIDA - Infesting
commercial building at Bradenton, Manatee County. (Hiatt, Aug. 2).
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BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - UTAH - These predators, pirate bugs, and green lacewings reduced
aphid infestations on black walnut in Cache County and in Ogden and North Ogden
area, Weber County. (Knowlton, Aug. 4). NEW MEXICO - These predators, tiger
beetles, and robber flies common in cotton in Chaves and Eddy Counties. (Hare).
IOWA - Larvae and adults abundant in alfalfa, soybeans, and corn in northwest
and central areas. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
GREEN LACEWINGS - NEW MEXICO - Common in cotton in Chaves and Eddy Counties.
(Hare) .
DAMSEL BUGS (Nabis spp.) - IOWA - Very heavy in alfalfa in northwest area. (Iowa
Ins. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Common in cotton in Chaves and Eddy Counties. (Hare).
PIRATE BUGS - UTAH - Heavier than normal on aphid-infested trees and shrubs
throughout State; especially numerous in canyons. (Knowlton, Aug. 4).
SYRPHID FLIES - GEORGIA - Larvae heavy on corn in Jones County. (Wilcox).
HONEY BEE (Apis mellifera) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Bee colonies totaled 101,000 on July
1; up 6 percent over previous high in 1966. (S.D. Crop and Livestock Rpt.).
A PREDACEOUS MITE (Typhlodromus occidentalis) - NEW MEXICO - Probably this
species, abundant in orchards in Farmington area, San Juan County, on apples
where no spider mite controls applied. Apparently keeping Tetranychus mcdanieli
under control in one large orchard in area. (Albert).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - WASHINGTON - Nymphs causing moderate to heavy damage to gardens,
alfalfa, and grass in Clark and Skamania Counties. (Shanks). NEVADA - Oedaleo-
notus enigma, Aulocara elliotti, and Melanoplus sanguinipes varied 2-6 per Square
yard in native pastures and rangeland areas of Fallon, Churchill County. (Cooney).
M. Sanguinipes, M. packardii, and O. enigma varied 8-10 per square yard in weedy
Native meadows and rangeland near Schurz, Mineral County. M. sanguinipes and
M. femurrubrum averaged 1-4 per square yard in pastures in Schurz area. (Cooney).
COLORADO —- Melanoplus spp. high in some areas in borders of Weld County fields.
Control recommended. (Urano). NEW MEXICO - Cooperative control program
completed on 110,836 acres of rangeland in Lea County. Controls planned on
485,724 acres of rangeland in Lincoln County north of Capitan and in the Nogal
area. Populations in Quay, Guadalupe, and De Baca Counties mostly adults making
controls impracticable, for large numbers of eggs would be deposited before
controls would be effective. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.). OKLAHOMA - Adult survey under-
way. Economic on 10,000 acres of rangeland in Beckham County, 40,000 acres in
Comanche County, 5,000 acres in Cotton County, and 10,000 acres in Harmon County.
Ageneotettix deorum, Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum, and M. packardii dominant.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA —- Damaging border rows of Dundy County corn. M.
differentialis most abundant, followed by M. bivittatus, Phoetaliotes nebrascensis,
M. Sanguinipes, and Melanoplus spp. (Keith). SOUTH DAKOTA — Severe in Davison
‘and Sanborn Counties and adjacent areas. Heaviest in southwestern Sanborn and
western Davison Counties; up to 50 (average 30) per square yard on alfalfa, corn,
roadsides, and field margins with damage to corn and alfalfa field margins.
(Burge, Kantack). Lighter than 1966 in southwestern Custer and northwestern Fall
River Counties. (Zimmerman). NORTH DAKOTA - Noneconomic in Billings, Stark,
Mercer, and Oliver Counties; averaged 3-10 per square yard in Dunn County wheat
and oats. Marginal infestations in Golden Valley County up to 30 per square yard.
M. femurrubrum, M. Sanguinipes, M. bivittatus, M. differentialis, and M. packardii
dominant. (Stoltenow). Noneconomic in Slope, Bowman, northwestern Hettinger,
and western Adams Counties; light in southeastern Hettinger, eastern Adams, south-
western Grant, and southern Sioux Counties. Economic in northeastern Grant,
northern Sioux, and southeastern Morton Counties. Nymphal infestations on
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roadsides and field margins ranged 21-30 per square yard. Severe in some alfalfa
and late oats. Severely damaging oats near St. Anthony, Morton County; 40 adults
per square yard. M. differentialis dominant in damaged areas; M. bivittatus, M.
packardii, M. femurrubrum, and M. Sanguinipes dominant in other areas. Non-
economic generally in Divide, Burke, Williams, Mountrail, and McKenzie Counties;
light at Buford, Williams County, and area east of Fairview, McKenzie County.
M. femurrubrum and M. bivittatus dominant. (Coupe). MINNESOTA - Economic;
Yanged 9-36 per square yard in grassy alfalfa in Chisago, Anoka, and Isanti
Counties; up to 40 per square yard along roadsides. Averaged 15-20 per square
yard in northwest district alfalfa; up to 38 per square yard in Big Stone, Swift,
and Traverse Counties; averaged 15 per square yard in Pipestone and Redwood
County alfalfa. M. femurrubrum dominant throughout State. Second instar to
adult M. bivittatus, M. packardii, and M. sanguinipes and fourth and fifth instar
M. differentialis present. Light damage to alfalfa; light margin feeding in corn
and Soybeans. Black blister beetle (Epicauta pennsylvanica), an egg predator,
present; trace to 100+ per 100 sweeps in Some fields. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
MISSOURI - Moderate in western and northern areas; damaging alfalfa and red clover
in some fields. (Munson). ILLINOIS - Melanoplus spp. light throughout State,
averaged up to 10-20 per square yard on Some roadsides. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
MICHIGAN - Moderate in Cheboygan County. (Kirch) .
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha susSpensa) - FLORIDA - Trapped 3 males and 2
females on stickyboard in Surinam cherry tree 8 miles east of Clermont, Lake
County, August 8 for new county record. (Chambliss, Griffith). Larvae infested
5 fruits of Synsepalum dulcificum at nursery in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County.
This is a new host record. Hickman, Aug. 4). Larvae Severe in fruit of cattley
guava tree August 4 and infested all fruits of cattley guava August 10, at
different locations in Daytona Beach, Volusia County. This is most northern
infestation in State. (Pott). Total adults trapped in State during July was
16,000 less than in June. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
A CHERRY FRUIT FLY (Rhagoletis cingulata indifferens) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae found
in cherry fruit samples from Hilts, Etna, and Klamath River, Siskiyou County.
Treatments planned. Adults trapped in Mount Shasta. Fruit season ended in
Shasta, Trinity, and Humboldt Counties. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS WHITEFLY (Dialeurodes citri) - CALIFORNIA - Inspection revealed 2
additional infested blocks in National City, San Diego County, one mile south of
quarantine line. Project area in Sacramento, Sacramento County, now includes
225 square miles. Of 70 blocks inspected in Sacramento, 8 found infested.
Inspections remain negative in Bakersfield and Fresno. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - NEW YORK - Larvae damaging lawns in Monroe
County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - NEW YORK - Several adults taken in blacklight
traps in Hudson Valley; present in Suffolk County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 7).
MICHIGAN - No adults trapped in Calhoun County as of August 9. (Moore).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Adults damaging mountain-
ash and Norway maple in Manchester, Hillsboro County. (Sutherland, Aug. 3).
NEW YORK - Very light on roses and smartweed in Hudson Valley. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
Aug. 7). SOUTH CAROLINA - Damaging gardens in Pickens County, principally
feeding on okra. (Nettles et al.). FLORIDA - Male caught in trap at Dania,
Broward County, August 9. Trap located near canning plant which had received
string beans from out of State recently. (Fla. Coop. Sur.). INDIANA - Adults
up to 7 per leaf on soybeans in fields in Kentland and Ade area, Newton County.
(Smith). MICHIGAN - Number of adults trapped past week by county: Calhoun 226,
Monroe and Lenawee 280, Berrien 6, and Wayne 3. (Moore).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - IDAHO - Infested bean plants found
2-3 weeks earlier than last year at Rupert, Minidoka County. Eradication
procedures carried out by State personnel. (Portman) .
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PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - CALIFORNIA - Treatments underway on
cotton in 6 areas in 5 southern counties; 8 applications made at Cantil, Kern
County, 4 applications made in Sandy Valley in Inyo and San Bernardino Counties.
Cotton acreage treated in Bard area increased from 450 during first application
to 2,300 during third application; all cotton in Bard Valley may require treatment
soon. Infestations increasing Slowly in Imperial Valley; rapid increase could
occur during August as infestation at level just below that requiring treatment.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Moth counts in sex lure traps remain above average,
larvae medium in Graham County. Infested some fields in Dome and Wellton area,
Yuma County; controls continuing. High to low in various spots in Pinal County.
Controls in progress in treated and untreated Maricopa County fields. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.).
RANGE CATERPILLAR (Hemileuca oliviae) - NEW MEXICO - Cooperative control program
on 453,025 acres of rangeland in Harding, Colfax, and Union Counties should be
completed by August 12, weather permitting. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - GEORGIA - Light on soybeans in Lowndes
County. (Kessler).
HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Corn - CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) eggs and larvae heavy in many Oahu corn
fields. (Jackson).
Turf - GRASS FLEAHOPPER (Halticus chrysolepis) adults heavy on Tifgreen Bermuda
grass lawns at Kaneohe, Oahu. Adult populations of WHITE-MARKED FLEAHOPPER
(Spanagonicus albofasciatus) light on some lawns. (Funasaki, Jackson).
Vegetables - POTATO TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) larvae heavy, boring into
eggplant stems and fruits at Waimanalo, Oahu. (Greenwell). ONION THRIPS (Thrips
tabaci) medium to heavy in 3 acres of bulb onions at Kihei, Maui. (Miyahira) .
All Stages of TARO LEAFHOPPER (Tarophagus proserpina) medium in taro plantings
at Kahaluu, Oahu; averaged 7 adults per leaf Stem compared with 0.5 in late
May. (Higa, Funasaki).
Ornamentals - BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) larvae medium, 1+ in half of
carnation buds at Waimea, Kauai, in late July. CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea)
light in buds. (Fujimoto, Funasaki).
Man and Animals - In July, 47 light traps on Oahu caught 2,530 Aedes vexans
nocturnus (average 53.8 per trap) and 7,587 Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus
(average 161.4 per trap). Aedes highest at Punaluu and Waiahole; Culex highest
at Waipahu, Kahuku, Waialua, and Haleiwa. (Mosq. Cont. Br., Dept. of Health).
Miscellaneous Insects - Range of a PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma)
extended on weeds throughout Hilo, Hawaii. (Yoshioka). RED-SHOULDERED STINK
BUG (Thyanta accerra) found for first time on Sand Island, Oahu; 4 adults and
14 nymphs taken on swollen fingergrass, Chloris inflata. (Funasaki et al.).
VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga) adult in yard at Pupukea, near northern
tip of Oahu; eighth new locality since mid-June. (Kitagawa).
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INSECTS NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES
Oriental Hornet (Vespa orientalis L.)
Economic Importance: The oriental hornet, an omnivorous feeder and a Serious
pest, attacks ripening fruits of all kinds, especially grapes, dates and peaches.
Up to 50 percent damage to ripe fruit has been reported from Afghanistan. At
times, dates may be saved only by covering them with paper bags. Adults gnaw the
bark of young trees mainly for the construction of nests. A massive outbreak of
hornets occurred in Israel in 1934, when considerable damage of this type was
reported on citrus, grape, stone and pome fruits. The hornets kill honey bees
and have wiped out entire apiaries in Israel. In Egypt the number of Vespa
orientalis visiting an apiary observed from 1949-1955 averaged 18,947 per year.
They also feed on honey in the hives. In both Egypt and Israel, they are re-
garded as major pests of apiaries. The oriental hornet has a vicious sting and
is eSpecially troublesome to workers in vineyards.
Distribution: Afghanistan, Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel,
Lebanon, Pakistan, southern Europe, and Turkey.
Hosts: Various fruits including grapes, dates, peaches and citrus.
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Life History and Habits: The nests, generally built in the soil in Israel,
consist of 2-6 layers of combs and lack the paper cover, which generally surrounds
the combs of wasps. Occasionally, nests are found in corners of windows and in
mud walls. In Egypt, mud walls seem to be preferred and if part of the nest is
exposed, it is protected with a gray paper-like covering. Colonies die out in
November before their earth-nests are destroyed by the winter rains. The males
and workers die; only the queens hibernate. Young queens hibernate soon after
Mating. Observations in Egypt indicate that the queen may appear aS early as
February and will feed on flowers. About the end of April, as soon as weather is
favorable, she constructs a nest in which she lays eggs and feeds the first brood
of workers. The colony grows Slowly at first and workers appear early in June.
Queens begin to oviposit again after July in Egypt. The first several broods
consist of workers while those in October and November consist of virgin females
and drones. Drones sometimes occur in the nest also in late Summer.
Hymenoptera: Vespidae No. 167 of Series
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Description: ADULT. - Head hairy, red-brown, enlarged behind the eyes; the area
between antennae and clypeus yellow; maxillae yellow with black margins. Thorax
and legs hairy, red-brown. Wings reddish-brown. Abdomen red-brown, but slightly
darker than head and thorax; first tergite with narrow yellow band, third and
fourth tergites with wider bands; second tergite with small, yellow triangle on
each side. The castes may be distinguished as follows: Male - Antenna 13-
jointed, with two small humps on the ventral side of each joint. Abdomen with
7 segments and 13-15 mm. long. Female (and worker): Antenna 12-jointed with no
humps on the lower side of each segment. Abdomen with 6 segments only and 11-12
mm. long in the worker. The female larger than the worker. Body length: Male
24-28 mm., female 26-34 mm., and worker 19-23 mm. In the field, this species
resembles the introduced giant hornet (Vespa crabro germana) which occurs in the
Eastern United States.
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young citrus. 9. Nest. After Bodenheimer, permission of Dr. W. Junk,
Publishers.
Selected References: 1. Bodenheimer, F. S. 1951. Citrus Entomology in the Middle
East. 663 pp., The Hague (pp. 75-78). Illus. from Bodenheimer, permission of
Dr. W. Junk, publishers. 2. Rivnay, E. and Bitinsky-Salz, H. 1949. The Oriental
Hornet. Agr. Res. Sta., Rehovot. Bul. 52, 32 pp. In Heb., Engl. Sum. 3. Mellor,
J. E. M. 1927. Soc. Roy. Ent. d'Egypte Bul. 20(1):80-95,. 4. Wada, A. K. 1957.
Faculty of Agriculture Bul. 103, 34 pp. (Cairo Univ. Press).
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REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
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Volume 17 August 25, 1967 Number 34
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
ARMYWORM moths heavy in eastern Massachusetts, numerous on Virginia Eastern Shore;
larvae damaging Sweet corn in Hudson Valley of New York, grasses in South Carolina,
grain sorghum in Texas. CORN EARWORM infesting all corn in Arkansas Valley in
Colorado, heavy in areas of Kansas; damage expected to be heavier than in 1966 in
Indiana. (p. 781). CORN LEAF APHID major problem on sweet corn in Hudson Valley
of New York; damage heavier in Indiana than in 1966. (p. 782).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER moths increasing rapidly in Michigan, heavy in western
Illinois and central Indiana; stalk infestations increasing throughout Maryland.
FALL ARMYWORM infesting corn in Arkansas Valley of Colorado, damaging sweet corn
in Hudson Valley of New York; heavy on grasses in Alabama and Arkansas. (pp. 782,
783, 784).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR moth flights heavy on alfalfa in southwest New Mexico, larvae
infesting this crop throughout Colorado. (p. 786).
FRUIT FLY population studies in Hawaii. (p. 797).
BOLL WEEVIL Serious in western Tennessee and northern Alabama; heavy in Florence
area of South Carolina. BOLLWORMS heavy in western Tennessee and Florence area
of South Carolina; egg laying heavy in Louisiana. (pp. 787, 788). A LEAF MINER
damaging large acreage of cotton in Sumter County, South Carolina. (p. 789).
CABBAGE LOOPER increasing on tomatoes on Maryland Eastern Shore and commercial
tomatoes and peppers in Southern Delaware. (p. 789).
GREEN-STRIPED MAPLEWORM and SADDLED PROMINENT severely defoliated 500 acres of
forest land in northeastern Pennsylvania. (p. 792).
FACE FLY increasing and/or annoying livestock in several areas. (p. 794).
Detection
A POWDER-POST TERMITE reported for first time in North Carolina. (p. 795).
For new county records see page 789.
Special Reports
Distribution of Birch Leaf Miner (map). (p. 800).
Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
Two-spotted Citrus Psyllid (Spanioza erythreae (Del Guercio)). (p. 801).
Reports in this issue are for week ending August 18 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
Special Insects of Regional Silenifilcances. 3. 6 3-6 ee ee 781
Insects Affecting
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Snel Gea ssooancoaameduooooooo cS 784 General Vegetables............... 790
Turf, Pastures, Rangeland......... 784 Deciduous Fruits and Nuts........ 790
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SOWOSGHONS s sccccccdocdc0sb ooo cae soaCN 786 Smawdil’ Wrugies eo ja, s ccnceneece teen 792
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Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers....... 789 Households and Structures........ 795
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KRederal and State. Plant Protection ProjoramSrrcreieie icici cneiel cielo nena nial einen aan 795
Hawaii inS\ecite ReEpOGitew- erie einen Ronin Meh cn mcn-lou- nen oM Men Meh nti t-te en 797
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Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
Two-Spotted Citrus Psyllid (Spanioza erythreae (Del Guercio)................ 801
WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK
MID-AUGUST TO MID-SEPTEMBER
The Weather Bureau's 30-Day Outlook for mid-August to mid-September calls for
temperatures to average below seasonal normals from the Continental Divide
eastward to the Appalachians as well as in portions of the southern Rockies
and in the gulf coast region. Above normal temperatures are indicated over the
Far West and also in the middle and north Atlantic Coast States. In areas not
specified near normal temperatures are anticipated. Precipitation is expected
to exceed normal over the eastern third of the Nation and also the west gulf
coast region. Subnormal amounts are indicated in the Pacific Coast States as
well as over the northern Plains and the northern Mississippi Valley. In other
areas, near normal amounts of rainfall are indicated.
Weather forecast given here is based on the offical 30-day ''Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
For Weather of the Week, see page 793.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuneta) - MASSACHUSETTS - Moth flights heavy at East
Wareham, Plymouth County; 317 trapped week ending August 11. (Tomlinson). NEW
YORK - Damaging whorl-stage sweet corn in Hudson Valley; 1 percent in untreated
plants. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 14). VIRGINIA - Numerous in Painter area light
trap on Eastern Shore during past 2 periods. (Hofmaster). SOUTH CAROLINA -
Infested about 2,000 acres on farm in lower Hampton County. Excellent results
secured on foliage crops with a carbamate. Reported in Greenwood, Fairfield,
Kershaw, Saluda, McCormick, and Newberry Counties. (Lloyd, Aug. 15). Serious on
pasture grass in Jasper County. Severely infested sorghum about to head in
Greenwood County. Most leaves stripped from some plants. A carbamate gave some
control. Repeat applications of increased amounts will be needed. (Nettles et
al., Aug. 15). GEORGIA - Numerous infestations reported. (Nolan et al.). Heavy
in Coastal Bermuda grass and millet in Turner, Schley, and Houston Counties.
(French). Diseased and parasitized larvae throughout area. (Coleman). WISCONSIN -
Larvae in pretasseled Sweet corn in southern Columbia County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
TEXAS - Moderate in whorls of grain Sorghum, producers concerned near Sunray,
Moore County. (Van Zandt). CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on lawns in Redding, Shasta
County, and in Ventura, Ventura County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ASTER LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - COLORADO - Present in all lettuce
fields checked in Otero and Pueblo Counties; average 7 per 20 square feet.
(Schweissing). WISCONSIN - Decreasing in carrot, mint, celery, and lettuce fields
in Endeavor, Montello, and Berlin areas; damage ranged 12-15 percent on lettuce
in most areas, up to 80 percent in 1 field. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - NEW MEXICO - Damage ranged 30-50 percent in Luna
and Hidalgo County Silage corn. (Elson). COLORADO - Infesting all corn checked in
Arkansas Valley; percent ear infestation ranged less than 1 to 40 (average 5).
Damage limited to ear tips, controls not effective. (Schweissing). OKLAHOMA -
Moderate on Marshall County sorghum and Ottawa County corn; light on Mayes
County sorghum and Bryan County peanuts. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - Infestation
ranged 80-90 percent in Franklin, Anderson, Bourbon, Allen, Crawford, and Neosho
Counties; first and second instars dominant. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Averaged 2
per 100 corn plants near Ceresco, Saunders County. (Keith, Tollefson, Aug. 17).
ARKANSAS - Heavy on soybeans in Desha County area August 14-15. About 10 days
earlier than usual; correlates with peak moth flights 10 days earlier this year
than past Several years. Larvae ranged 5-75 (average 34) to 30 row feet in 9
fields with small pods; ranged 0-58 (average 18) to 30 row feet in 19 fields in
bloom stage. Pod feeding very light, no surveyed fields treated. Some fields
showed small areas of drought stress. Counts higher in these areas probably due
to lower predator numbers. None in 5 Hempstead County fields or in Crawford ~
County field. (Boyer). Infestations in Hempstead County continue to develop as
late-planted grain sorghum reaches bloom stage. Noneconomic in all surveyed
fields. Ranged 4-55 (average 29.8) per 10 row feet in field plots on Southwest
Branch Experiment Station. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). ALABAMA - Light to medium in several
Baldwin County fields. (Turner). GEORGIA - Light to very heavy; 2 of 18 soybean
fields need controls in southern area. Light to very heavy across peanut belt.
(French). Total of 23,016 moths taken in 11 blacklight traps August 2-9 at Tifton.
(Copeland). WISCONSIN - Few moths taken in light traps, no larvae in area. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.). INDIANA - Few adults taken in southern and central area blacklight
traps. Damage expected to be heavier in 1967 than in 1966; approximately 75 per-
cent of corn in State not yet in dough stage. (Huber). NEW YORK - Very numerous
in Suffolk County; 4 moths trapped week ending August 14 in Hudson Valley. Larvae
on Sweet corn August 8 at Monsey, Rockland County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.). RHODE
ISLAND - Numerous in corn in Esmond and Kingston. (King, Kerr). MASSACHUSETTS -
Three moths taken in cranberry bog blacklight trap at East Wareham, Plymouth
County. (Tomlinson, Aug. 11). NEW HAMPSHIRE - Larvae in 3-5 percent of corn ears
in Litchfield, Hillsboro County. (Sutherland, Aug. 8). TEXAS - Damaging
foliage in several fields near Giddings, Lee County. (Spivey).
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CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - NEW MEXICO - Light to medium on grain
sorghum in Luna and Hidalgo Counties. (Elson, Campbell). COLORADO - Increasing
on corn in Weld County; heavy east of Lucerne. (Boyes). Noneconomic in all grain
sorghum checked in Arkansas Valley area. (Schweissing). ARKANSAS - Present in
many grain sorghum fields in southwest area during Summer; in heads of late-
maturing sorghum. Heavier in tight heads than in open heads. Very heavy on base
of heads not clear of sheath. (Boyer). IOWA - Ranged 20-250+ per corn plant in
west-central, 0-300+ in central areas. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Decreasing
in older corn; winged forms abundant on tobacco, carrots, and mint. Total of
2,500 acres of corn treated in Waukesha County. Infestations of 100 percent,
with colonies of 100+, on sweet corn in Dane County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). INDIANA -
Damage heavier than in 1966. (Huber). NEW YORK - Numerous in Suffolk County;
major problem on sweet corn in Hudson Valley where controls poorly timed. (N.Y.
Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 14). NEW HAMPSHIRE - Moderate to heavy on corn tassels and
silks in Southern area. (Sutherland, Aug. 10).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - WISCONSIN - Adults averaged 2 per sweep in
west-central area, up to 20 per Sweep in few southwest area fields. Ranged up
to 50 (average 3) per Sweep in central counties. Light on lima and Snap beans,
potatoes, and peppers in Columbia, Waushara, Portage, Waupaca, and Wood Counties;
average 5 per lima bean plant in Columbia County. €Wis. Ins. Sur.). INDIANA —-
Moderate to heavy in northern half of State, ranged 8-27 per sweep with much
yellowing and stunting of alfalfa. Heavy on alfalfa in Kankakee River area and
in north-central and northwestern lake area; ranged 23-78 per Sweep. (Huber).
OHIO - Decreasing on alfalfa throughout State. Peak damage occurred from mid-June
through early August. Averaged about 4 per Sweep in Tlaion, Champaign, Putnam,
Richland, and Ashland Counties. Noneconomic in Wayne County; up to 2 per Sweep
in 1 field with 2 per 25 sweeps in other fields. (Flessel).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - INDIANA - Increasing on alfalfa in
dry portions of north-central and northeastern areas; ranged 8-32 per sweep.
Averaged 250 per sweep on third-growth alfalfa east of Goshen, Elkhart County.
(Huber). WISCONSIN - Ranged 6-100 per sweep in alfalfa in central counties;
parasitism 50+ percent in many fields. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). KANSAS - Counts per 10
sweeps in alfalfa by county: Barton 5-30, Rush 0-5, Rice 5-30, Pawnee 0-10.
(Martinez). MISSOURI - Averaged 25 per sweep on alfalfa in Cole County. (Peters).
COLORADO - Decreasing in alfalfa; ranged 0-300 per 100 sweeps in Arkansas Valley.
(Schweissing).
TOBACCO HORNWORM (Manduca sexta) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 1 per 10 plants in tomatoes
in Payne County. Braconid parasites active. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
TOMATO HORNWORM (Manduca quinquemaculata) - RHODE ISLAND - Heavy in gardens in
Providence, Warwick, and North Kingstown. (Hartley). COLORADO - Adults taken in
light traps in Several areas. (Schweissing).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - NEW YORK - All stages present on sweet
corn in Hudson Valley, moths decreasing in blacklight traps. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
Aug. 14). MARYLAND - Stalk infestations increasing in all sections. Moths
averaged 66 per night in blacklight trap at Centreville, Queen Annes County. .(U.
Md., Ent. Dept.). OHIO - First-generation adult flight in Wayne County August 15,
light oviposition. (Barry). MICHIGAN - Blacklight collections August 2-8 in
Lenawee County indicate rapid buildup; population nearing peak. High counts ex-
pected to continue about 10 days; some moths expected until frost. (Janes, Newman).
INDIANA - Moths heaviest in north-central and central district blacklight traps.
(Huber). ILLINOIS - Moth flights heavy in western and northwestern sections.
Egg laying progressing. (I1l. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Eggs on 4 percent of sweet
corn plants in southern counties, none on peppers in He cock area. Third instars
through pupae present on corn in many areas; ratio of l.rvae to pupae about 1:1.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). NORTH DAKOTA - First-brood larvae in most corn in Emmons, La
Moure, McIntosh, Sargent, Dickey, Richland, and Ransom Counties; pupation less
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than 1 percent. Percent plants infested by county: Emmons 6, La Moure 18,
McIntosh 13, Sargent 40, Richland 31, Dickey 47, and Ransom 25. Borers per 100
plants by county: Emmons 6, La Moure 81, McIntosh 34, Sargent 153, Richland 131,
Dickey 195, and Ransom 101. (Brandvik). KANSAS - Larval infestation ranged up to
50 percent of late corn in Doniphan County. Early fields in Brown and Doniphan
Counties averaged 3 first and second instars per 25 plants. (Brooks).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ALABAMA - Second-generation
larval feeding evident in Marion County corn. (Price).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Activity and damage
moderate in milo near Floresville, Wilson County. (Texas Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA -
Infesting Some grain Sorghum in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - RHODE ISLAND - Infesting sweet corn in
Little Compton and Westerly. (Chaves, Mathewson). NEW YORK - Damaging 10 percent
of untreated whorl-stage sweet corn in Hudson Valley. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 14).
MARYLAND - Whorl infestations of 2-35 percent common on late-planted field corn
in all sections. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Larvae in whorls of late corn
throughout State. Damaging corn in Carolina, Rockingham, Louisa, and Gloucester
Counties. (Isakson et al.). WISCONSIN - Larvae in pretassel Sweet corn in
southern Columbia County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). IOWA - Larvae damaging corn in
Marion and Fremont Counties. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Larval infestation
averaged 90 percent in Franklin County corn field; damage by fifth instars moderate
to late corn in Montgomery County. (Munson). OKLAHOMA - Light to moderate on
grain sorghum heads in Garfield and Kay Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). COLORADO -
Infesting all corn checked in Arkansas Valley area; percent ear infestation
varied from less than 1 to 40 (average 5). Damage limited to ear tips; controls
not effective. (Schweissing).
WESTERN BEAN CUTWORM (Loxagrotis albicosta) - NEBRASKA - Heavy on 60,000 acres of
corn near Grande Island, Hall County. Fresh egg masses present August 14; controls
applied. (Roselle).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - ARIZONA - Diabrotica sp. larvae and adults
damaging corn in poorly treated Yavapai County fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). IOWA -
Adults ranged 5-17 per corn plant in west-central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). WIS-
CONSIN - D. virgifera more numerous than D. undecimpunctata howardi in Price,
Buffalo, Polk, and Pepin Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). OHIO - D. undecimpunctata
howardi adults less common than D. longicornis in southern area; averaged 1.5 per
plant in 1 corn field. In 5 of 32 fields, D. longicornis exceeded 1.5 per plant,
averaged 7.5 in 2 fields. (Rose). MARYLAND - D. undecimpunctata howardi adults
averaged 40 per 100 corn plants near Thurmont, Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - WISCONSIN - Larvae averaged 5
per corn plant-in Price, Buffalo, Polk, and Pepin Counties; few adults in 100
percent lodged fields. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS - Adults heavier in northeast
than northwest counties, averaged 10-20 per plant in some fields. Larvae and
pupae present in some fields; adult emergence will continue for 10 days in northern
counties. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). DELAWARE - Adults light in blacklight mosquito traps
in New Castle County. (MacCreary).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - ILLINOIS - Adults found for first
time in Carroll and Bureau Counties for new county records. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
COLORADO - Adults on corn in Milliken and Johnstown area, Weld County; some
lodging. (Boyes).
FLEA BEETLES (Chaetocnema spp.) - ARIZONA - Ranged 12-16 per seedling corn plant
in Yuma County, controls applied. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW YORK - C: pulicaria
averaged 2 per corn plant in Hudson Valley. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 14
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SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - MISSISSIPPI - Light in 6 Hinds County
sorghum fields. (Dinkins). ARKANSAS - Light on grain sorghum; late-maturing
fields should be watched. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
SPIDER MITES - NEVADA - Increasing on corn in Pershing County; damage moderate
to heavy on tops of plants. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.). COLORADO - Tetranychus urticae
present on lower leaves of corn in Pueblo, Otero, Crowley, Bent, and Prowers
Counties. Population increase moderate in Some instances; moving into middle
leaves. Damage primarily threat to corn for forage or ensilage. (Schweissing).
Heavy in Weld County fields where controls not applied. (Boyes).
SMALL GRAINS
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ARKANSAS - Infesting rice in northeast
area. (Barnes).
SUGARCANE BORER (Diatraea saccharalis) - TEXAS - Light; tunneling in rice stalks
in fields near El Campo, Wharton County. Rice in soft dough stage. (Smith).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ALABAMA - Heavy outbreaks of full-grown
larvae Seriously damaged CoaStal Bermuda grass and other grasses in Randolph,
Colbert, Bibb, Cullman, Jackson, Coosa, Pike, Lee, Fayette, and Sumter Counties.
(Odom et al.). ARKANSAS - Heavy in many areas, primarily northeastern sections.
Heavy on lawns in Jefferson and Pulaski Counties and eastward and northward
across State. (Barnes, Boyer).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Larvae heavy, com-
pletely destroyed large hybrid Sudan grass field of 6 to 8-inch high plants near
Post, Garza County; moderate to heavy in eastern and central parts of county.
(Texas Coop. Rpt.).
A CHINCH BUG (Blissus insularis) - TEXAS - Moderate, widespread, and increasing
on St. Augustine grass lawns in Brazos, Trinity, and Hamilton Counties.
(McCutchen).
A BILLBUG (Sphenophorus venatus vestitus) - KANSAS - Averaged 3 per square foot
in 2 fields of zoySia grass in Sedgwick County. (Redding).
BERMUDAGRASS MITE (Aceria neocynodonis) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate on Pittsburg County
lawns. (Okla. Coop. Sur.)
FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - MICHIGAN - Adults and nymphs averaged 90 per 10
sweeps August 14 in Kent County alfalfa. Low, but field populations building up
for first time during season. (Dowdy). WISCONSIN - Some increase on alfalfa
throughout State; ranged 6-50 per sweep in southwest and western counties; aver-
aged 40-60 per sweep: in central area. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). IOWA - Very light, less
than 5 per 10 sweeps, in west-central area.(Iowa Ins. Sur.). KANSAS - Very light,
up to 5 per 10 sweeps, on alfalfa in Franklin, Miami, Linn, Anderson, Bourbon,
Allen, Crawford, and Neosho Counties. (Simpson). OKLAHOMA - Heavy, damaged Mayes
County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). COLORADO - Light in recently cut Arkansas
Valley alfalfa; ranged up to 5,000 per 100 sweeps of advanced-growth alfalfa in
Prowers County. (Schweissing). UTAH - Light in alfalfa, 1-8 per 10 sweeps, at
Brigham City and Honeyville area, Box Elder County. (Knowlton). NEVADA - Ranged
2-8 per sweep in alfalfa hay fields near Fernley, Lyon County. (Cooney).
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LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEVADA - Ranged 4-10 per sweep in Fernley, Lyon County,
alfalfa hay fields. (Cooney). ARIZONA - Ranged 60-140 per 100 sweeps on Yuma
County alfalfa; counts lower than previous week. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). UTAH -
L. elisus and Lygus spp. adults and nymphs 8-15 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa at
Brigham City and Honeyville area, Box Elder County. lL. elisus, L. hesperus, and
Lyugs spp. 3-18 per 10 sweeps in Logan and Avon area, Cache County. (Knowlton).
COLORADO - Up to 40 per 100 sweeps on Arkansas Valley alfalfa. (Schweissing).
KANSAS - Averaged 1-4 per 10 sweeps on Barton County alfalfa and O-2 per 10 sweeps
in Rice County. (Martinez).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - IOWA - Ranged 6-24 per 10 sweeps in al-
falfa and alfalfa-red clover mixture in west-central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
MARYLAND - Ranged 1-4 per sweep in 2 red clover fields in Queen Annes County. (U.
Md., Ent. Dept.).
PLANT BUGS (Adelphocoris spp.) - IOWA - A. lineolatus ranged 6-20 per 10 sweeps
on alfalfa and alfalfa-red clover mixture in west-central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
UTAH - A. Ssuperbus light on alfalfa in Brigham City and Honeyville area, Box
Elder County. (Knowlton).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Ranged 60-400
per 100 sweeps on Yuma County alfalfa; heavier in few fields indicating increase.
Light to moderate in Pinal County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS -
Declined in Hempstead County. In untreated check plots August 14, adults averaged
30 in 100 sweeps, nymphs 4 on 15 row feet, and 42 percent girdling; figures com-
parable with 49.5, 9.5, and 42 percent, respectively, August 7. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - NEVADA - Adults and larvae averaged 1 per sweep
in alfalfa hay fields near Fernley, Lyon County. (Cooney). COLORADO - Adults and
larvae light in Pueblo, Crowley, and Otero Counties. (Schweissing). ARKANSAS -
Larvae in Mississippi County; previously not observed at this time, probabiy due
to below normal temperatures. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - No adults or larvae
August 11 in 250 sweep samples from 4 alfalfa fields in southern Oakland County.
Some adults sampled earlier in Oakland County, but numbers still very low.
(Behnke). MARYLAND - Adults averaged 5 and larvae 4.5 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa
near Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
SWEETCLOVER WEEVIL (Sitona cylindricollis) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 2.5 per 50 sweeps
in Laneaster County; ranged 16-20 per 50 sweeps in Saunders County. (Beland).
CUCUMBER BEETLES (Diabrotica spp.) - IOWA - Very common on west-central area
alfalfa; D. virgifera ranged 4-7 and D. undecimpunctata howardi 3-5 adults per 10
sweeps. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). re
PALE-STRIPED FLEA BEETLE (Systena blanda) - MARYLAND - Adults heavy, averaged 10
per sweep, in new stand of alfalfa near Thurmont, Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - KANSAS - Ranged 3-7 per 10 sweeps on al-
falfa in Linn, Bourbon, Allen, and Crawford Counties. (Simpson). IOWA - Larvae
ranged 1-5 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa and alfalfa-clover mixtures in west-central
area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Some increase in adult numbers noted. Larvae
low in fields. -(Newman, Janes). INDIANA - Larvae averaged 2 per sweep on west-
central area alfalfa; ranged 1-4 per 10 sweeps in other areas. (Huber, Smith).
MARYLAND - Ranged 1-3 per sweep on alfalfa in Frederick and Montgomery Counties.
(U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORMS (Prodenia spp.) - MISSOURI - P. ornithogalli larvae aver-
aged 30 per 10 sweeps on Osage County alfalfa. (Munson). NEVADA —- P. praefica
increasing on alfalfa; localized fields required treatments in Washoe, PerShing,
and Lyon Counties. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
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ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - NEW MEXICO - Adult flights heavy on
alfalfa in Luna and Hidalgo Counties. Larvae light in most fields. (Campbell).
COLORADO - Larvae on alfalfa throughout State; up to 200 per 100 sweeps in Ark-
ansas Valley, adults numerous. (Schweissing). UTAH - Light, less than 1 per 10
sweeps, on Brigham City and Honeyville area alfalfa in Box Elder County. (Knowlton).
WEBWORMS (Loxostege spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on Mayes County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). MISSOURI - L. similalis larvae averaged 20 per 10 sweeps on Osage County
alfalfa. (Munson). ~_
SOYBEANS
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - KANSAS - Heavy leaf feeding on early
beans in Nemaha and Brown Counties, Light damage on late beans. (Brooks).
NEBRASKA - Averaged 12 per 25 sweeps in Saunders County field. (Keith, Tollefson,
Aug. 17). IOWA - Averaged 3 per 10 Sweeps in west-central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
VIRGINIA - Light, less than 1 per 10 feet of row, in Henrico, Hanover, and
Powhatan Counties. (Isakson).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - VIRGINIA - Larvae and adults moderate,
damaging in Gloucester County. (Birdsall). Light in Henrico and Hanover Counties.
(Isakson). GEORGIA - Light to moderate in southern area. (French). MISSISSIPPI -
Light and noneconomic on 15 acres in Oktibbeha County and 70 acres in Tunica
County. (Dinkins).
CUCUMBER BEETLES (Diabrotica spp.) - IOWA - D. virgifera and D. undecimpunctata
howardi taken in west-central area; D. virgifera moSt common. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 16 per 25 sweeps in
Saunders County field. (Keith, Tollefson, Aug. 17). KANSAS - Ranged 7-18 per 10
Sweeps on mature beans in Linn, Bourbon, and Crawford Counties. Leaf damage
heavy. (Simpson). IOWA - Larvae ranged O-7 per 10 sweeps in west-central area.
(Iowa Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Larvae 10 per foot in Southeastern area. (Jones).
ILLINOIS - Light; averaged 8-10 per 25 sweeps in central section, 5 in northern
sections. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). VIRGINIA - Ranged 1-3 larvae per 10 feet of row in
Henrico, Powhatan, and Hanover Counties. (Isakson). GEORGIA - Light to moderate
on southern area. (French).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - MISSISSIPPI - Treatment required in heavily
infested Chickasaw County field. Light and spotty in several Yazoo County fields,
decreasing in other areas of State. (Dinkins). ARKANSAS - Occasional larva in
Desha County, none in Hempstead or Crawford Counties. Up to 20 per row foot in
Lonoke County. (Boyer). Present in east-central and northeastern areas. (Ark.
Ins. Sur.).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - TEXAS - Heavy, about 20 percent defoliation,
in 250-acre field in Brazos bottom, Brazos County; controls needed. (Texas Coop.
Rpt.)
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - KANSAS - Averaged 0-2 per 10
sweeps in Bourbon and Crawford Counties. (Simpson).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - MISSISSIPPI - Light to moderate in most fields
throughout State; leaf damage not severe enough to warrant treatment. Some
larvae diseased. (Dinkins).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Damage heavy and spotted
in fields near Jasper, Jasper County; larvae 3-4 per plant in field with stems
girdled and plants killed. (Texas Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Heavy in July-planted
fields in Yuma Valley, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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COTTON SQUARE BORER (Strymon melinus) - ARKANSAS - Light in most Desha County
fields, first time observed on Soybeans in State. (Boyer).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARKANSAS - Light in most fields surveyed
in Desha County. Unusual in Soybeans. (Boyer).
GREEN STINK BUG (Acrosternum hilare) - MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 6 per 200-foot
sample taken with vacuum Sweeper in Oktibbeha, Yazoo, and Tunica Counties.
(Dinkins). ALABAMA - Spotty in several Baldwin County fields. (Turner).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MARYLAND - Heavy border-row damage in several
Wicomico and Worcester County fields. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
PEANUTS
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (ElaSmopalpus lignosellus) - TEXAS - Moderate activity and
damage in fields near Giddings, Lee County. (Texas Coop. Rpt.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - GEORGIA - This species and Feltia sub-
terranea light across peanut belt. (French).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - MISSOURI - Adults light in 27 of 332 fields.
(Jones). OKLAHOMA - Infestations ranged 10-90 percent in Kiowa County; light in
Marshall County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS - Remains light and scattered in High
Plains control zone. Punctured squares averaged less than 5 percent in most
instances; only small percent of Sprayed fields infested. Nearing economic
levels in some Kent County fields. Heavy in fields outside control zone in Stone-
wall County; punctured squares near 90 percent in Some fields. (Rummel, Aug. 15).
LOUISIANA - Continued heavy in most cotton. Regular 4 to 5-day spray schedule
necessary to keep punctured squares low. Populations should continue high,
remainder of season. (Tynes, Aug. 14). Percent infestation averaged 13.6 in
Madison Parish compared with 12.6 previous period. Weevil infestation in squares
ranged 1-8 percent (average 1.9) in 80 of 181 fields. (Cleveland et al., Aug. 17).
MISSISSIPPI - Punectured squares in 24 of 30 fields in delta counties. Percent
punctures averaged 18.1 (range 0-96.4). Infestations above 10 percent in 9 fields.
(Pfrimmer et al.). Controls successful and general infestation level decreased.
Infestation levels in hill counties remained high. Average percent infestation
by county: Issaquena 8-10 in 30 fields; Adams 4 in 3; Lowndes 15 in 10; Quitman
20 in 15; Sharkey 8 in 16; Madison 5 in 15; Hinds 4 in 5; Holmes 20 in 23;
Chickasaw 23 in 6; and Yazoo 6 percent in 16 fields. (Dinkins). ALABAMA - Damage
approaching Serious proportions in all northern counties where cotton late and
continued rains prevent routine controls. Numbers continue very high in central
and south areas but weather suitable for control efforts; numbers and damage less
where good control efforts made. Damage extremely high in south area where
control efforts poor. (McQueen). GEORGIA - Punctured squares 94 percent on un-
treated Spalding County cotton. (Beckham). TENNESSEE - Continues very serious in
western area aS new emergence underway. Migration to north begun; will continue
during remainder of season. Counts indicate 67 percent punctured Squares compared
with 43 percent previous week. Boll damage heavy in fields where little or no
control used. Many fields considered total loss in southern tier of counties.
Further increase expected. (Locke). SOUTH CAROLINA - Heavy increase in Florence
area Seriously damaged fields with inadequate controls. Ranged 0-10 per 100
Squares in treated plots; 12-45 in untreated plots. Larval infestations ranged
0-63 percent in treated plots; 17.3-81 percent in untreated plots. (Taft et al.,
Aug. 16).
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BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - ARIZONA - H. zea in Yuma, Graham, Pinal, Pima, and
Maricopa Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - H. zea larvae light in
Tularosa area. (Hare). Infestations 4-6 percent around Artesia, Eddy County.
(Campbell). Beneficial insects controlled young bollworms in most cotton-growing
areas in State. Very few fields treated. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.). TEXAS - Noneconomic
in High Plains area; continued light and scattered in Dawson, Garza, Lynn,
Lubbock, Swisher, Hale, Yoakum, Terry, and Gaines Counties. (Rummel, Aug. 15).
OKLAHOMA - Light to moderate in Kiowa and Marshall Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
MISSOURI - Ranged 1-2 larvae and 1-15 eggs per 100 plants in 71 percent of 332
fields; controls applied on 676 acres. (Jones). ARKANSAS - Collected 13 H. zea
July 10 in Desha County; 26 H. zea, 5 H. virescens August 16 in Cross County. _
(Boyer). LOUISIANA - Egg laying Sufficiently high to require 4 to 5-day spray
schedule. Situation expected to continue remainder of season. (Tynes, Aug. 14).
Larval activity remains light in Madison Parish. Damaged squares ranged 1-14
(averaged 2.8) percent in 160 of 181 fields. Damaged bolls ranged 1-11 (averaged
4) percent in 80 of 82 fields. Larvae in 1-2 (average 1.03) percent of squares
in 28 of 181 fields and in 1-2 (average 1.2) percent of bolls in 26 of 82 fields.
Moth activity decreased; 114 H. zea and 1 H. virescens in blacklight trap.
(Cleveland et al., Aug. 17). MISSISSIPPI - Injured squares in 21 of 30 fields in
delta counties. Percent injury for all fields averaged 2.79 (ranged 0-18). Moth
flight decreased. (Pfrimmer et al.). H. zea and H. virescens remained generally
light last period. New hatch last period indicated pressure could rise in another
week or So. Average percent infestation by county: Issaquena 3 in 30 fields;
Adams 1 in 3; Quitman 6 in 15; Sharkey 2 in 30; Madison 2 in 15; Holmes 2 in 23;
Chickasaw 3 in 6; Yazoo 2 percent in 16 fields. (Dinkins). TENNESSEE - Much
damage continueS over western area. Eggs and larvae ringed 1-11 per 100 terminals
(average 4) in fields where infestations found. Larvae in 90 percent of fields
checked. (Locke). ALABAMA - Some increase in numbers noted throughout State.
(McQueen). GEORGIA - Light to very heavy in southern area. (French). SOUTH
CAROLINA - Heavy numbers in Florence area severely damaged inadequately protected
fields. Larval infestation ranged 0.25-36 percent in treated plots; 10.6-17 in
untreated plots. Larvae per 100 terminals ranged 0.5-9.2 in treated plots; 2-9
in untreated plots. (Taft et al., Aug. 16).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - TENNESSEE - Continues problem in isolated fields
over western area. (Locke). MISSISSIPPI - Heavy in some delta county fields.
Disease killed larvae in test plots at Stoneville, Washington County. (Pfrimmer
et al.). LOUISIANA - Infesting numerous fields in Red River Valley; larvae
throught some fields caused much defoliation. (Tynes, Aug. 14). ARIZONA - Light
to moderate in fields in Pinal, Pima, Maricopa, and Yuma Counties. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur):
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - TEXAS - Larvae light in Motley County. (Rummel,
Aug. 15). LOUISTANA - Light in untreated experimental plots in Red River Valley.
(Tynes, Aug. 14).
COTTON LEAF PERFORATOR (Bucculatrix thurberiella) - ARIZONA - Leaf damage evident
and widespread in Yuma and Gila Valleys of Yuma County and in Pinal County. (Ariz.
CoopEySUuLEDE
FALSE CELERY LEAF TIER (Udea profundalis) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy at Visalia,
Tulare County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Heavy and spotted; 80 percent of blooms damaged
in some Graham County fields. Population and damage decreasing in Yuma County;
counts unchanged and controls widespread in Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
MISSOURI - Plant bugs, mainly Lygus spp., light in 294 of 332 fields. (Jones).
STINK BUGS (Euschistus spp.) - ARIZONA - Damage heavy in Yuma, Maricopa, and Pinal
Counties" ((ArAZeNCoope sur):
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A LEAF MINER - SOUTH CAROLINA - Damaging large acreage of cotton at Mayesville
area; high percentage of leaves on lower tenth of plants heavily damaged. First
such damaging infestation in area. Much leaf damage with some leaf drop should
little affect fiber yield unless next generation very numerous. (Taft et al.,
Aug. 16).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - LOUISIANA - Primarily T. urticae heavy enough
in some northwest area fields to require control. (Tynes, Aug. 14). MISSISSIPPI -
Heavy in 2 fields, medium in 4, and light in 3 of 30 fields in delta counties.
(Pfrimmer et al.). TENNESSEE - Additional infestations in western area; old
infestations not increasing rapidly for time of year. (Locke).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - DELAWARE - Abundant and damaging to commercial
tomato and pepper plantings in Kent and Sussex Counties. (MacCreary). MARYLAND -
Larvae increasing on processing tomatoes in Wicomico and Worcester Counties. (U.
Md.,Ent. Dept.).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - MICHIGAN - Moths increasing in Lenawee
County blacklight trap. Pepper growers Should be alert to strengthen program.
(Janes, Newman).
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - MARYLAND - Adults and larvae
increasing in some untreated tomato fields in Queen Annes and Wicomico Counties
(U. Md., Ent. Dept).
POTATO APHID (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) - MARYLAND - Increasing gradually on tomatoes
in all areas. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - MARYLAND - Increasing on peppers in central
sections. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
VINEGAR FLIES (Drosophila spp.) - NEW JERSEY - Eggs ranged 18-48 per 3-inch slit
per tomato at Salem, Bridgeton, Swedesboro, and Hammonton. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Record
A POWDER POST TERMITE (Cryptotermes brevis) - NORTH CAROLINA - At Raleigh, Wake
County, July 17, 1967. DetunbyeD.uRessmith. (p. 795).
New County Records
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - ILLINOIS - Carroll and Bureau
Counties. (p. 783).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - NEW MEXICO - At Gallup, McKinley County.
(Ds WA) a
LARCH CASEBEARER (Coleophora laricella) - WASHINGTON - Garfield and Okanogan
Counties. (p. 792).
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BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - GEORGIA -— Heavy on lima beans in
Spalding County. (Dupree). OHIO —- Egg laying on garden snap beans in Delaware
County. (Galford). COLORADO - Larvae in beans in Pueblo, Otero, and Weld
Counties; range 1-10 per 10 plants. Adults on beans in Pueblo and Otero Counties.
(Schweissing, Boyes).
A FLEA BEETLE (Systena frontalis) - WISCONSIN - Heavy, moderate damage to lima
bean field near Arlington. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
COWPEA CURCULIO (Chalcodermus aeneus) - GEORGIA - Oviposition heavy on untreated
field peas in Spalding County. (Dupree).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - GEORGIA - Moderate to heavy
on field peas in Washington County. (Mercer, Harris).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (Estigmene acrea) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate, damaging
40 acres of beans in Shafter, Kern County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - DELAWARE - Larvae in unsprayed lima beans
in Sussex County. (MacCreary) .
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) —- NEW YORK - Very numerous in Suffolk County.
(N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 14). DELAWARE - Abundant, damaging commercial cabbage
plantings in Kent and Sussex Counties. (MacCreary). VIRGINIA - Light trap
collections increasing at Painter; may be forerunner of extremely heavy infes-
tation. In past, weather and naturally occurring nuclear polyhedrosis virus
controlled larval numbers. (Hofmaster).
CABBAGE WEBWORM (Hellula rogatalis) - TEXAS - Larvae heavy, damaging collard
field near Woodville, Tyler County. Feeding on buds and stalks killed plants.
(Currie).
CABBAGE MAGGOT (Hylemya brassicae) - CALIFORNIA - Damage heavy to turnip plant-
ings in Burney, Shasta County. (Gall ‘Coop Rpt)
CABBAGE APHID (Brevicoryne brassicae) - WISCONSIN - Heavy in cabbage in Columbia
County; controls applied. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - COLORADO - Adults taken in light traps in
lettuce-growing areas at Rocky Ford and Fort Collins. (Schweissing, Alldredge).
LEAF BEETLES (Metriona spp.) - OKLAHOMA - M. bicolor and M. bivittata heavy,
damaging Payne County sweetpotatoes. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
ONION THRIPS (Thrips tabaci) - COLORADO - Ranged 0-40 per onion plant in Otero
and Pueblo Counties. (Schweissing) .
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - NEW JERSEY - Second-brood larvae entering
apple fruit in unsprayed block near Bridgeboro, controls unnecessary after next
period. (Ins.-Dis. Newslitr.). INDIANA - Total of 8 mo hs taken in 20 virgin
female traps in Vincennes area, larvae in apples. (Dolphin). WISCONSIN - Moths
averaged 3 per day in Madison blacklight trap week ending August 15. Larvae in
= U9 =
untreated apples near Arlington. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). UTAH - Flight August 12 at
Logan, Cache County. (Knowlton).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - INDIANA - Second-brood larvae in unsprayed
apple orchards in Vincennes area; 1-2 webs per tree. (Dolphin). NEW MEXICO -
Webbing in some pecan trees in Dona Ana County. (Campbell).
ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH (Grapholitha molesta) - INDIANA - Total of 19 adults taken
in bait jars compared with I7 previous week in Vincennes area. (Dolphin).
RED-BANDED LEAF ROLLER (Argyrotaenia velutinana) - INDIANA - Adult emergence
increasing in Vincennes area; 1,212 males taken in 20 virgin female traps in
unsprayed apple block compared with 1,074 males of previous week. (Dolphin).
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - NEW YORK - Heavier than usual in Niagara
County week ending August 12; adults decreasing in Monroe County. (N.Y. Wkly.
Rpt.). MICHIGAN - Mating pairs and stings on apples numerous in abandoned
Kent County apple trees, controls should be maintained. (Klackle). INDIANA -
Adults decreasing in Vincennes area orchards; larvae and prepupae present.
Total of 101 adults taken on bait boards compared with 145 of previous week.
(Dolphin). MINNESOTA - Decreasing throughout State. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
PLUM CURCULIO (Conotrachelus nenuphar) - INDIANA - Larvae taken in ripe peach
drops in Vincennes area. (Dolphin) .
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - NEW YORK - Major problem in Monroe County
orchards; spotty in Niagara County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 14). INDIANA -
Overwintering eggs laid on branch nodes in Vincennes area, leaf populations
declining due to production of diapause eggs. (Dolphin). MICHIGAN - Damage
not severe in oiled apple blocks in fruit areas of Kent and adjacent counties;
increasing now and specific controls may be needed. (Klackle). WISCONSIN -
Very heavy, severe bronzing to treated apple orchard near Green Lake. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW YORK - Major problem in Monroe County
orchards; spotty in Niagara County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 14). CALIFORNIA -
T. pacificus heavy on apple plantings in Tehachapi, Kern County. (Cal. Coop.
Rte re
BLACK PECAN APHID (Myzocallis caryaefoliae) - TEXAS - Heavy, damaging pecans near
Fredericksburg, Gillespie County. (Kowert).
WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis completa) - CALIFORNIA - Adults moderate in San
Lorenzo, Alameda County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - MISSOURI - Light damage to pecans in
southeast area. (Jones).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Adult emergence moderate in Mayes
County, light in Kiowa County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS
Citrus Insect Situation in Florida - Mid-August - CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllocoptruta
oleivora) infested 73 percent of groves (norm 53 percent); 56 percent economic
(orm 38 percent). Population attained summer peak in early August and was much
greater than normal. Widespread decrease is expected through mid-September, but
some groves in all districts will harbor important infestations. Infestations
will be heavier on fruit than leaves. Highest districts west, south, north, and
central. TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi) infested 54 percent of groves
(norm 45 percent); 17 percent economic (norm 21 percent). Population decreasing
and near normal for August; will be in low range through September. Highest
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districts west and east. CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) infested 38 percent
of groves (norm 46 percent); 19 percent economic (norm 25 percent). Decreasing
and is below normal abundance for August; will be in low range Statewide through
September and of little importance. Highest districts west and east. GLOVER
SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii) infested 79 percent of groves; 29 percent economic.
Population above normal and in high range. Decrease to moderate range expected.
Highest districts south, east, and west. BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae) infested
86 percent of groves; 60 percent economic. Population decreasing rapidly but
still above normal and in high range. Further decrease expected through November.
Highest districts east, west, south, and central. PURPLE SCALE (L. beckii)
infested 61 percent of groves; 1 percent economic. Population normal and low
and will remain low. Highest district west. CHAFF SCALE (Parlatoria pergandii)
infested 58 percent of groves; 1 percent economic. Population generally low and
will be of little importance. High district west. YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella
citrina) infested 69 percent of groves; 4 percent economic. More common than
usual for August but very few infestations important. Decrease expected.
Highest district central. WHITEFLIES below normal abundance and expected to
remain in low range. MEALYBUGS dropped into low range and will remain low.
(W. A. Simanton (Citrus Expt. Sta. Lake Alfred)).
BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on citrus in Napa, Napa
County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS THRIPS (Scirtothrips citri) - ARIZONA - Treatments continue in Yuma
County orchards. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SMALL FRUITS
BLUEBERRY MAGGOT (Rhagoletis mendax) - MASSACHUSETTS - Adults numerous on sticky
board traps; larvae damaging Some blueberry fields. (Tomlinson, Aug. 11).
CRANBERRY FRUITWORM (Acrobasis vaccinii) - MASSACHUSETTS - Moth flight and
Oviposition past peaks in State. (Tomlinson, Aug. 11).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - UTAH - Damaging in many parts of Salt Lake
County. Many adults entered homes due to recent cold nights. Some injury at
Logan, Cache County. Damage more widespread in Weber, Salt Lake, and Utah
Counties and in Green River area, Emery County. (Knowlton). ARIZONA - Much
damage on elms in Kingman area, Mohave County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO -
One Siberian elm infested in Gallup, McKinley County; for new county record.
Heavy in Alburquerque area; large trees almost defoliated. (Heninger, Kloepfer).
KANSAS - Third generation heavy in Sedgwick County. (Redding). OHIO - Second-
generation larvae on Chinese elm in Franklin County; heavily damaged 1 landscape
planting. (Walker). Second-generation eggs hatching in Franklin County. (Rose).
GREEN-STRIPED MAPLEWORM (Anisota rubicunda) - PENNSYLVANIA - Larvae of this
species and Heterocampa guttivitta severely defoliated more than 500 acres of
forest, mainly maple and ash, in Sullivan County. Pupation well underway.
(Gesell, Aug. 10).
LARCH CASEBEARER (Coleophora laricella) - WASHINGTON - Larvae and pupae very light
on Umatilla National Forest in Garfield County in southeast areas of State; no
damage found. Also at Loup Loup Summit west of Okanogan, Okanogan County,
marking westernmost spread in State; no trees damaged. These are new county
records. (Pettinger, USFS).
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - IOWA - Damaging honeylocust in central
area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). OHIO —- Moths common, laying eggs on Marion County
honeylocust. (Galford). Adults, eggs, and first instars in block of 300
_s
= 725) =
honeylocust in Mahoning County. (Kelly, Campbell). NEW JERSEY - Common on
mimosa, honeylocust and Moraine locust trees. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - MICHIGAN - Very abundant on birch, maple, oak,
and other trees and Shrubs. (Wallner). MINNESOTA - Extensive webbing on shade
trees throughout State. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). NEW MEXICO - Webs 1-5 per tree on
poplar at Alburquerque, Bernalillo County. (Heninger).
A LEAFHOPPER (Erythroneura aclys) - OHIO - Adults and nymphs heavy; severely
damaged redbud trees in Franklin County. (Davidson).
SYCAMORE LACE BUG (Corythucha ciliata) - MICHIGAN - Adult and nymphal colonies
numerous on ornamental sycamores in Ingham County. Feeding bronzed foliage.
(Dowdy) .
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) — KANSAS - Infestation 85-100
percent on McPherson County pines. (Redding)
EUROPEAN PINE SHOOT MOTH (Rhyacionia buoliana) - NEW YORK - Larvae on Nassau
County pine. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug.
SPRUCE GALL “APHIDS (Adelges spp.) - OHIO - A. abietis and A. cooleyi galls
abundant on 100 spruce trees in Belmont County planting; some A. abietis
adults emerging on Norway spruce and some A. cooleyi adults emerging on
blue spruce. (Ellis, Campbell). i
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 21
HIGHLIGHTS: Floods caused $200 million damage in Fairbanks area. Continued hot
and dry in Far West. Cool with scattered showers most of Central and East.
PRECIPITATION: Rains diminished in central Alaska and at Fairbanks and Nenana
the water receded after flood disaster there. Early week showers were generally
light and widely scattered from southwestern deserts to the Great Plains. Weekend
thunderstorms brought moderate to heavy scattered showers in central and eastern
United States. Most weekly totals were less than 1 inch but a few localities in
Texas, Arkansas, along the gulf coast, and the Atlantic coast received more than
3 inches. The Far West continued extremely dry. No appreciable rains fell in
Montana. Dry thunderstorms started over 200 firés in Idaho's forests and ranges.
Many stations in Oregon have received no rain Since June 22 making this longest
dry spell on record.
TEMPERATURE: Hot weather has continued west of the Rockies for 5 weeks. Pendleton,
Oregon, registered 101° to 105° each afternoon, but at coastal locations, onshore
winds held afternoon readings to the 60's and 70's. East of the Rockies, high
pressure, clear skies, widespread sunshine, and cool temperatures prevailed.
Many central areas averaged 6° to 10° cooler than normal for second week. In
parts of central and eastern United States, this was ninth cool week. Early in
week, 90° maximums were common over the western Plains. As weekend approached,
polar continental air pushed into the northern Plains dropping temperatures into
40's on several mornings. Frost occurred in some mountain valleys in Colorado
and scattered low places from South Dakota to western Upper Michigan. As cold
air marched southward, the temperature at Springfield, Missouri, fell from 92°
on Thursday afternoon to 47° Sunday morning. Afternoon temperatures reached
the 90's far up Atlantic coast on Saturday afternoon--90's at Philadelphia--but
remained in the 60's in the middle Mississippi Valiey--63° at Moline, Illinois.
By Sunday, cool air had advanced far southward and eastward with afternoon
temperatures in the 70's and low 80's. Citizens were reminded that autumn is
rapidly nearing. (Summary supplied by Enviornmental Data Service, ESSA)
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MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - TEXAS - Pleasure Island trap indicated 1 major flight of Culex
salinarius, and 1 of Aedes sollicitans; airport trap showed 2 emergences of
Psorophora confinnis and 1 of A. sollicitans. Urotaenia spp. numerous during
July at Pleasure ISland and south Beaumont. Beaumont trap indicated 1 heavy
flight of P. confinnis in south and numerous major flights in north continued
into mid-July. Landing rates for Pleasure Island and Rose Hill points indicated
emergence of salt-marsh species; flight extended into Sabine Pass area 2 days
later. C. salinarius numerous at Port Arthur area. Culex spp. throughout
county but numbers lightest of year. A. sollicitans at Port Arthur area and
extended into mid-county area. Aedes vexans light. Anopheles crucians through-
out county. Anopheles quadrimaculatus diminished during July. (Jefferson Co.
Mosq. Rpt.). LOUISIANA - Larval collections in Jefferson Parish August 12-18:
Anopheles crucians, Aedes vexans, Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, and C.
Salinarius. ManSonia perturbans increased in light trap collections on west
bank of river. Stokes). KANSAS - A. vexans females dominant August 2-16 at
Manhattan; highest August 7 with 48. (Simpson). UTAH - Mosquitoes troublesome
at Logan and elsewhere in Cache Valley communities. (Knowlton). MINNESOTA -
Trap counts for week ending August 12 dropped from 17,000 previous week to 5,000;
50+ percent A. vexans. Total of 2,348 larvae taken; 78 percent A. vexans.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Numerous throughout State. A. vexans major
annoyance in Madison area. Ranged 100-600 adults per trap August 14; breeding
throughout area. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). PENNSYLVANIA - C. restuans and C. pipiens
larvae very numerous in ditches and wading pools in Centre County; some pupae.
(Gesell, Aug. 6).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - MARYLAND - Ranged 6-40 per face in 4 herds of
dairy cattle in Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MICHIGAN - Adults
increasing on pastured beef and dairy herds in central counties; 35+ per animal
on some herds. Cattle with watering eyes and pinkeye increasing. (Dowdy) .
WISCONSIN - Moderately annoying to cattle throughout State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
NORTH DAKOTA - Severe and annoying cattle and horses in Richland and Ransom
Counties; up to 50 per face on cattle and 100 per face on horses in many herds.
(Brandvik). IOWA - Adults annoying cattle in Woodbury, Monona, Ida, and Crawford
Counties. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Ranged 2-20 per animal in west-central
and central areas. (Peters, Thomas). NEBRASKA - Ranged 3-35 per face on 1 herd
near Lincoln, Lancaster County. (Perdue, Aug. 17). UTAH - Light to moderate on
horses and cattle in Logan and Avon area, Cache County. (Knowlton).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 11 cases reported in U, S, August
13-19 as follows: TEXAS - Terrell 2, Crockett 2, Brewster 4, Presidio 2;
ARIZONA - Navajo 1. Total of 99 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in
Republic of Mexico as follows: Baja California 2, Territorio sur de Baja
California 10, Sonora 9, Chihuahua 31, Coahuila 35, Nuevo Leon 10, Tamaulipas 2.
Total of 90 cases reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone, Barrier Zone is area
where eradication operations underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining
population in U. S. Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 35,724,000;
Arizona 200,000; Mexico 92,190,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - UTAH - Moderate on range cattle in Logan Canyon,
Cache County, and in Garden City and Laketown area of Rich County. (Knowlton).
OKLAHOMA - Moderate on cattle in Mayes and Cleveland Counties, (Okla. Coop. Sur.) :
MISSISSIPPI ~ In Adams County, 300 cattle averaged 200 flies per head; 139
treated cattle in Hinds County averaged 12 per head; 125 untreated cattle in
Oktibbeha County averaged 1,000 per head. (Dinkins). MISSOURI - Ranged 50-200
per animal on Boone County herd. (Peters). WISCONSIN - Annoyance moderate on
cattle throughout State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MARYLAND - Below normal on Frederick
County dairy cattle. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - MISSOURI - Ranged 5-25 per animal in Boone
County. (Peters) NEBRASKA -— Decreasing throughout State; ranged 3-5 and 10-15
per leg on 2 pasiured herds and ranged 4-5, 10-15, and 15-20 per leg on 3 groups
= 195) =
of feedlot animals near Lincoln, Lancaster County. (Campbell, Perdue, Aug. 17).
WISCONSIN - Severely annoying cattle in Calumet, Wood, Chippewa, Iowa, Richland,
Vernon, La Crosse, and Trempealeau Counties; moderately annoying in other areas.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.).
DEER FLIES (Chrysops spp.) - WISCONSIN - Numerous and annoying man and cattle
throughout State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
AN ASSASSIN BUG (Triatoma gerstaeckeri) - TEXAS - Unusually high numbers and
numerous bites reported at Baytown, Harris County; Lampasas, Lampasas County;
and Hamilton, Hamilton County. One person in Hamilton hospitalized due to bites.
(McCutchen et al.).
HOUSEHOLDS AND STRUCTURES
A POWDER-POST TERMITE (Cryptotermes brevis) - NORTH CAROLINA - Light in oak
flooring and furniture in residence at Raleigh, Wake County, July 17, 1967.
Det. by D. R. Smith. (Moore). This is a new State record. (PPC).
STORED PRODUCTS
A SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE (Reticulitermes sp.) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Unspecified
termite reported in CEIR 17(23) :492 as damaging cotton bales in warehouse at
Bishopville, Lee County, determined as this genus by M,. R. Smith. (PPC).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - IOWA - Moderate on corn, soybeans, and alfalfa in State, but
lighter than earlier in season. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MARYLAND - Hippodamia
convergens abundant on tobacco infested with green peach aphid in Anne Arundel
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
LACEWINGS - IOWA - Larvae and adults in corn and alfalfa in west-central area.
(Iowa Ins. Sur.).
DAMSEL BUG (Nabis spp.) - IOWA - Adults averaged 4 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa in
west-central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
CHINESE MANTID (Tenodera aridifolia sinensis) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Noted in Clemson
and Walhalla areas. Not known to occur throughout State. Some Specimens in
Greenville and Anderson in past. (Nettles et al., Aug. 15).
A TACHINA FLY (Lydella thompsoni) - WISCONSIN - Killed about 5 percent of
Ostrinia nubilalis larvae in corn at Galesville. (Wis. Ins. Sur ).
A EULOPHID WASP (Sympiesis viridula) - WISCONSIN - About 10 percent of Ostrinia
nubilalis larvae parasitized in corn at Galesville. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
FEDERAL & STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - NEVADA - Melanoplus sanguinipes, M. packardii, M. bivittatus,
Dissosteira carolina, and Arphia Sp. varied 3-15 per Square yard in native
meadows near Minden and Gardnerville, Douglas County. (Cooney). CALIFORNIA -
Nymphs, probably M. devastator, on about 2,000 acres of rangeland in Perfumo
Canyon area and San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County; mixed with Camnula
pellucida. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEW MEXICO - Cooperative control program to
start August 17-18 on 485,724 acres of rangeland in Lincoln County north of
Capitan and in the Nogal area. Populations heavy in other areas of State; bands
around fields treated in some farming areas to protect crops. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
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COLORADO - Numerous and damaging on wasteland and crop borders in Weld County;
controls necessary. (Boyes). OKLAHOMA - M. differentialis and M. bivittatus
damaging okra leaves in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NORTH DAKOTA — Non-
economic in Kidder, Pierce, McHenry, and Stutsman Counties; economic on corn in
east-central McHenry and west-central Pierce Counties. Melanoplus sanguinipes,
M. bivittatus, and M. femurrubrum dominant. (Coupe). Noneconomic in Logan and
McIntosh Counties; economic in central Morton, southwestern Burleigh, and west-
central Emmons Counties. Ranged 10-20 per square yard in wheat and 20-60 per
Square yard in some alfalfa along Heart River in central Morton County; ranged
10-30 per Square yard in green oats and 15-60 per square yard in some alfalfa in
Burleigh County. Ranged 10-40 per square yard in Emmons County flax fields;
damaging oats, alfalfa, and flax. M. differentialis, M. femurrubrum, M.
bivittatus, M. packardii, and M. sanguinipes dominant. (Stoltenow). Light north
of State Highway 13, north of Hankinson and west of Lisbon in Richland and Ransom
Counties. Economic in northwestern Richland County; ranged 8-20 per square yard
in some alfalfa,11-20 per square yard in margins. M. differentialis, M.
bivittatus, and M. femurrubrum dominant. M. bivittatuS Ovipositing in some
areas. Noneconomic to light in sandhills range areas of Ransom and Richland
Counties; economic in northeastern section, up to 12 per square yard. (Brandvik) ,
WISCONSIN - Generally light throughout State; up to 40 per square yard in few
alfalfa fields. Melanoplus femurrubrum adults and nymphs in La Crosse and
Trempealeau Counties; 10 percent adults near Montello. M. bivittatus and M.
differentialis adults light in Wood County; M. bivittatus decreaSing each year
due to feeding on treated snap beans. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MARYLAND - Melanoplus
Spp. light to medium on alfalfa and red clover in Queen Annes County. (. Md.,
Ent. Dept.).
A CHERRY FRUIT FLY (Rhagoletis cingulata indifferens) - CALIFORNIA - Approximately
23 cherry trees on 7 properties at Hilts, Klamath River, and Etna, Siskiyou
County, sprayed along with trees on infested and adjacent properties. Fruit
sampling decreasing. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ¢
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - MICHIGAN - Two detection traps removed
from Jackson with no seasonal finds reported for area. (Moore) .
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Male trapped on stickyboard
in calamondin tree at Tavares, Lake County. Second collection from Lake County.
(Fla. Coop. Sur.).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - MICHIGAN - No adults taken this season in Duck
Lake area, Calhoun County. (Moore). MASSACHUSETTS - Seven moths taken in cran-
berry bog blacklight trap at East Wareham, Plymouth County. (Tomlinson, Aug. 11).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - MICHIGAN - Largest weekly collections to
date, 247 beetles in rural Monroe and Lenawee Counties and 301 in Battle Creek
area traps this period. Five adults taken in Metropolitan Detroit, 7 in
Ypsilanti, and 13 in Chikaming Township of Berrien County. None taken in
Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Bay City trapping areas. (Moore). RHODE ISLAND -
Adults emerging in several areas throughout State; first of year in some instances.
(Mathewson et al.). MARYLAND - Adults heavy on corn silks near Snow Hill,
Worcester County. Light to medium on soybeans in Queen Annes County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Light to medium on soybeans in Henrico, Hanover, and
Gloucester Counties. Heaviest on field margins. (Isakson, Birdsall). FLORIDA -
Five additional adults in truckload of out-of-State string beans received at
Dania, Broward County. (Weaver). Only 1 alive. Appropriate regulatory
measures initiated by State and Federal authorities. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - NEW MEXICO - Young larvae increasing
in cotton bolls in southern Dona Ana County. (Ellington). ARIZONA - Reported
in fields in many parts of Maricopa, Yuma, and Pinal Counties; appearing in
Graham County. Percent infestation 8-32 in bolls collected from 10 untreated
fields at Valley Experiment Station in Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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NEVADA - First adults of season collected in Pahrump Valley, Nye County, in
Frick sex lure traps. One male August 7 and 5 males August 10. (Nev. Coop.
Rpt.). CALIFORNIA - Approximately 125,000 acres of cotton aerially sprayed to
date. Planned series of 10 treatments at Cantil, Kern County, and 8 in Palo
Verde Valley, Riverside County, nearing completion. No infestation found this
season in Cantil area. Boll infestations of 3-4 percent of cotton in Palo Verde
Valley; treatments may have to be reinitiated in September to keep infestation
below 10 percent. Acreage requiring treatment in Imperial County increasing
rapidly; overall treatment may total 400,000+ acres. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
RANGE CATERPILLAR (Hemileuca oliviae) - NEW MEXICO - Cooperative control program
on 453,025 acres completed August 16. (N. M. Coop. Rpt.).
WESTERN GRAPE LEAF SKELETONIZER (Harrisina brillians) - CALIFORNIA - Second
seasonal treatment at Fresno, Fresno County, and third dust application at
Stratford, Kings County, completed; survey negative in these areas and at
Livermore, Alameda County. Second chemical application underway in Sacramento
area, Sacramento County, and third treatment progressing at Davis, Yolo County;
no new infestations found. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Adults showing up
in Clemson this season. (Nettles et al., Aug. 15).
HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Vegetables, Fruits - Fruit fly survey with male lure traps (68 for each species)
conducted May 24-June 21. ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY (Dacus dorsalis) most prevalent with
mean of 30.7 flies per trap day. MELON FLY (D. cucurbitae) had mean of 17.9 flies
per trap day. MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY (Ceratitis capitata) least prevalent with
total catch of 5 for survey period, or mean of 0.0027 fly per trap day. Melon
fly hosts observed were cucumber, squash,tomato, cantaloup, momordica, and wild
cucumber. Oriental fruit fly and Mediterranean fruit fly hosts included mango,
peach, papaya, guava, and wild passion-fruit. Preferred hosts collected from
March to May on Hawaii Island were heavily infested. Rose-apple, guava, coffee,
mango, and peach produced mixed infestations of oriental fruit fly and Mediter-
ranean fruit fly. Tomato produced 0.4 percent oriental fruit fly and 99.3 per-
cent melon fly. Wild momordica infested only with melon fly. Parasitism ranged
from low of 0.3 percent in tomato to high of 85.2 percent in coffee. Opius
oophilus (a braconid) dominant in parasite recoveries. (Fruit Fly Investigations,
USDA). TURNIP APHID (Hyadaphis pseudobrassicae) and GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus
persicae) light to medium on daikon fields at Koko Head, Oahu. Heavy population
caused heavy foliar damage to one field in mid-July. (Funasaki). GREENHOUSE
WHITEFLY (Trialeurodes vaporariorum), CARMINE SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus telarius),
and LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza spp.) continue troublesome at low elevation areas
of Nanakuli, Waimanalo, and Waianae, Oahu; light to medium in many eggplant and
snap bean fields. Leaf miner flies heavy on tomato, Chinese peas, cucumber, and
squash. On Maui, whiteflies heavy on snap beans at Makawao and Pukalani; carmine
spider mite medium on bell pepper at Kihei and on eggplant at Puunene. (Funasaki
et al.).
General Pests - Adults of a PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma) feeding on
young leaves and fruits of Chinese banyan at Honolulu, Oahu; eggs, nymphs, and
adults numerous on indigo at Kaneohe and, on rattle-box (Crotalaria sp.) at
Waimanalo. Adults light in several snap bean fields at Waimanalo. (Clagg et al.).
Beneficial Insects - Adults of a TACHINA FLY (Trichopoda pennipes var. pilipes)
common on various flowers at Kahului and Makawao on Maui and at Waianae and
Waimanalo on Oahu. (Miyahira, Funasaki).
Miscellaneous Pests - GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL (Achatina fulica) very active due to
rains at Kahului and Haiku, Maui. Heavy damage in backyard plantings at Kahului.
VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga) surveys at Ewa, Nanakuli, and Waianae on
Oahu indicate breeding mostly on weeds in and around farms and residential areas.
Very common in but no damage on sugarcane and vegetables. (Jackson).
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INSECTS NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES
TWO-SPOTTED CITRUS PSYLLID (Spanioza erythreae (Del Guercio))
Economic Importance: The two-spotted citrus psyllid causes conspicuous pitting
and curling of citrus leaves on the east coast of Africa, from Ethiopia south to
the Cape. Serious damage to citrus nursery stock, particularly new growth, may
occur. Nymphs cause pitting of the leaves by feeding on the underside of the
foliage. Pitted leaves do not regain their Shape after the insect leaves. In
Ethiopia, serious damage to lemon was reported in 1961 and to orange in 1963.
Distribution: East Africa, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Sudan.
Hosts: Citrus and plants of the citrus family.
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Life History and Habits: The insect breeds all during the year; however, it is
more noticeable when plants produce new growth. Adults deposit eggs only on
succulent shoots. Hatching occurs in 5-7 days in the Summer and the small nymphs
Settle on the underside of leaves where they feed. Each individual remains in a
Shallow pit unless disturbed. Because nymphs are stationary on the leaves, they
are often mistaken for scale insects. The nymphal stage lasts on the average 20
days in summer and 30 in winter. There are five nymphal instars. The pocked
appearance of the leaves is the primary indication of the presence of the insects.
Adults fly rapidly and are not easily captured on the foliage. Excrement from
both nymphs and adults resembles tiny white eggs. The ground or vegetation under
a severly infested tree appears as though dusted with powder.
Hemiptera: Psyllidae No. 168 of Series
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Description: ADULT - Length 2 mm., wing span 6 mm, Pale green with black eyes
when newly emerged, but darkens with age until the head and limbs are dusty
black; thorax light brown; underside of abdomen yellow, dorsum gray. Wings
clear. The males and females differ in the Shape of the abdomen - the male's
being blunt, female's sharp pointed. EGG - Length 0.5 mm. Smooth pear-shaped
yellow. NYMPH - Length 0.5-2 mm. Oval, flat, yellow with 2 red eyespots near
front margin, a narrow white fringe of wax around outer edge of insect.
Damage to Citrus
Spanioza erthreae (Del Guercio)
Selected References: Van der Merwe, C. P. 1923. J. Dept. Agr. (Union of South
Africa) 7(2):135-141. Harris, W. V. 1936. East Afr. Agr. J. 1(6):498-500.
Adult and nymph from Harris. Damage photograph from USDA.
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REPORT
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PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Issued A
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1967
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
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Volume 17 September 1, 1967 Number 35
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
ARMYWORM damaging grasses in South Carolina and Georgia. CORN EARWORM damaging
corn in Several areas; infesting Soybeans and peanuts in some Southern States.
POTATO LEAFHOPPER increasing on potatoes in southeastern Wisconsin. (pp. 805, 806).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER heavy in sweet corn in Hudson Valley, New York; moths heavy
in northern Indiana, decreasing in Wisconsin. (p. 806).
FALL ARMYWORM heavy and damaging grasses in Several Southern States; damaging
other crops. (pp. 808, 810, 814).
BOLL WEEVIL continues heavy in Alabama, Tennessee, and Florence area of South
Carolina. BOLLWORMS damaging in Tennessee and Florence area of South Carolina;
eggs heavy in southern Georgia. (pp. 810-811).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR damaging pecans and walnuts in Some areas, FALL WEBWORM
damaging black walnut in Willamette Valley of Oregon; damaging shade trees in
other States. (pp. 816, 817).
RED-HEADED PINE SAWFLY damage heavy on jack pine in east-central Minnesota; first
serious plantation occurrence in State. (p. 818).
GRASSHOPPERS economic in areas of South Dakota and Minnesota; heavy in central
Wisconsin. (pp. 820-821).
Detection
@ A EULOPHID WASP reported in Florida; first record for North America. (p. 820).
For new county records see page 812.
Special Reports
Survey to Determine Wireworm Damage to Potatoes During Spring 1967 in Vicinity of
Charleston, South Carolina. (p. 813).
Preparation of Notes for Cooperative Economic Insect Report. (@r 825)
Distribution of Pear Psylla (map). (p. 826).
Reports in this issue are for week ending August 25 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Insects Affecting
Corn, Sorghum, Sugarcane......... 806 CUM DAES ae er iewalehatieiin se enavevereneba eter aien tte 814
Sma (Grain srs sien ekouei eps oiekel aera ceyevens 808 General Vegetables............... 814
Turf, Pastures, Rangeland........ 808 Deciduous Fruits and Nuts........ 814
horace besumesiiert icine ten statin she 808 CREEP ASE ees tee veciewet ae esenen tetris cone ata eR Re 816
SOY DeCaANS ia. castes aco saa een seal ie LOR ae 810 Other Trop. & Subtrop. Fruits....816
IDSEVMUNESD ooo ooo oOo oo O oD OD ADDU OON OD 810 Sma SPruad tsi jie 2s shisiel one se loeemeene 817
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SUgaAL DES TSI wehaieds sien. gests elke veipsesie mone 812 Forest and Shade Trees........... 817
Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers...... 813 MainaindAnuimarlism isan iene 819
Beans) andmPeasiunq i wiuarneneneronmonei 814 Households and Structures........ 820
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Federal and State Plant) Protection y PEogGamSin an ciel checlenee cle ccciel ciel crime) cuce nei neenemenre 820
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Light Trap’ Colle euxonsis cee cos scaieseco ero eene aici een leneee Reel Cee nC TEE RR Rene ae nen iene nee 823
Preparation of Notes for Cooperative Economic Insect Report.................. 825
Distribution of ‘Pear Psy Vila @map)iva cae: cc cr cle ete Graces o) eisn ele leh ene cust oat ene eee 826
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 28, 1967
HIGHLIGHTS: Last week was wet in the Southeast and South, continued cool in
Central areas, and continued hot and dry in the West.
PRECIPITATION: Wet, gray skies blanketed an extensive area from the lower Rio
Grande Valley to southern New England most of the week. More than 14 inches fell
at Burton Lake and more than 18 inches at Helen, Georgia, flooding roads and
fields. The generous rains in the Southeast have brought 7-month (January to
August) totals which exceed the annual normals at many stations. In contrast
with the waterlogged Southeast, some of the forests and rangelands in the North-
west had received no rain in more than 2 months until a few scattered weekend
sprinkles occurred. The light rains and increased humidity have done little to
extinguish or prevent forest and range fires. Lightning has started new fires
and winds have made them more difficult to control. Between the two extremes -
the dry West and the soggy Southeast - lay wide areas that received scattered,
mostly light to moderate but locally heavy amounts, Some as much as 3 to 6 inches.
Amounts averaged generally from less than 1 inch over the western Plains to 1 to
3 inches eastward to the Appalachians where amounts generally were greater. Rains
were Somewhat lighter along the Carolina coast and in northern New England.
Weather continued on page 824.
- 805 -
SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - GEORGIA - Continued heavy and widespread over
most of State; control generally giving good results. Infesting lawns
over State. (Jordan). SOUTH CAROLINA - In all Charleston areas, including Daniels
Island and McClellanville. Severely damaging fescue in mountainous areas of
Oconee County. Reduced expected 2,500 bales of Coastal Bermuda grass to only 500
bales in 2 days in Laurens County. Present in all parts of State except Spartan-
burg, Greenville, Cherokee, York, Chester, Lancaster, and Chesterfield Counties.
Affected mainly Coastal Bermuda grass, sorghum, and milo. (Nettles et al., Aug.
22). DELAWARE - Infested 12-acre cantaloup field in Sussex County. Larvae feed-
ing on vines; in some instances feeding on and entering fruit. Controls effective.
(MacCreary, Aug. 11). Unusual for this species to feed on crops other than
grasses. (PPC). MARYLAND - Moths declining in blacklight traps on Eastern Shore.
(U. Md., Ent. Dept.). OHIO - Larvae damaging late-maturing corn in Wayne County
field; 75 percent infestation on unemerged tassels. (Flessel). CALIFORNIA - Heavy
in lawns in Redding, Shasta County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ARMY CUTWORM (Chorizagrotis auxiliaris) - COLORADO - Increased in light trap at
New Raymer, Weld County; declined 50 percent at Nunn; ranged 17-33 in blacklight
trap at Windsor. (Rothman).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - OREGON - First adults of season August 12 in
western area at AumSville, Marion County. (Larson). CALIFORNIA - Medium on corn
at Encinitas, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Few infestations on
Yuma County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Damaged much of corn leaves,
tassels, and silks at Bluewater, Valencia County. (Heninger). This species,
Trichoplusia ni, and Prodenia spp. made regular treatments of lettuce necessary
Since fall crop has emerged. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.). COLORADO - Moths averaged 1 per
night in light traps past 2 periods on Western Slope. Infested 1-2 of 50 ears of
field corn; ears past Silking period. Moth counts remain steady in Windsor area.
(Bulla, Rothman). KANSAS - Infestation ranged 60-80 percent on corn in Saline,
Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Mitchell, Jewell, Washington, and Clay Counties.
(Simpson). MISSOURI - Larvae averaged 1 per row foot on Southeastern area soy-
beans. (Munson). ARKANSAS - Important in only 1 Clark County field among
several grain sorghum fields surveyed in southwest area; averaged 33 larvae in 4
counts of 25 heads each. Treatment recommended. Numbers much lower August 22
than August 16 in Southwest Branch Experiment Station. Noneconomic on most soy-
beans but some fields treated in southeast area; some Jefferson County fields
treated. Up to 130 on 30 row feet in Desha County; several fields to be treated.
Up to 8 larvae on 30 row feet in Hot Spring, Clark, Hempstead, Lafayette, and ~
Miller Counties. All larvae large. Occasional larva on Crawford County Soybeans.
Heaviest on Soybeans with half-grown pods. Infestations may increase, especially
in east area next 14 days. Light on Lincoln County okra; eggs and larvae 2-3 to
50 terminals. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
MISSISSIPPI - In 2 fields each in Tunica and Yazoo Counties. Larvae averaged
approximately one per 15 feet of row in Yazoo County fields; treatment applied.
(Dinkins). ALABAMA - Light, feeding on Soybean pods throughout Covington County.
(Pike). GEORGIA - Light to heavy across peanut belt. Moderate on Tift County
Soybeans. (French). SOUTH CAROLINA - Moth flight very heavy. Critical period for
soybeans. Larvae not heavy, feeding on peanut foliage in most Sumter County
fields. (Nettles et al., Aug. 22). INDIANA - Adults continue very light in black-
light traps throughout State. Larval infestations in field corn ranged O-12-
percent (average 2) in southwest district. (Huber). NEW YORK - Larvae light and
spotted on sweet corn in most Hudson Valley fields; large larvae at Poughkeepsie
and in Orange County; 5 moths in 2 traps. Larvae very light on sprayed corn in
Suffolk County; average 1 moth per day in Long Island light trap. (N.Y. Wkly.
Rpt., Aug. 21). MAINE - Damage and numbers heavy on sweet corn at Cornish,
Milford, and Monmouth; infestation ranged 15-50+ percent. (Boulanger, Aug. 18).
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CORN LEAF APHID (RhopalosSiphum maidis) - NEW MEXICO - Damage evident on 25-50
percent of new leaves and taSSels of corn in Bluewater area, Valencia County.
(Heninger). COLORADO - Infesting outer edges of Larimer County corn fields;
restricted to few plants. Populations high in some scattered fields in Windsor
area. (Schell et al.). WISCONSIN - Decreasing on corn throughout State; predators
numerous in northwestern and central county fields. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). INDIANA -
Ranged 60-400 per ear Sheath on 30-75 percent of milk-stage corn in southwest
district. (Huber).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - NEW YORK - On potatoes and beans throughout
State. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 21). MARYLAND - Averaged 18 per sweep on 15-acre
alfalfa field near Ceresville, Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). OHIO -
Damaging some alfalfa in Wood and Franklin Counties; expected to be less severe
on third-growth alfalfa. (Rose). Adults and nymphs ranged 15-20 per sweep on
alfalfa throughout Columbiana County; damage up to 60 percent; control adequate.
(Pittman). WISCONSIN - Heavy in southern area alfalfa; increasing on potatoes
in southeastern counties; scarce on lima and snap beans in southern and central
counties. Damaging alfalfa, range 12-20 per sweep in southern fields; up to 20
(average 2+) per Sweep in central, west-central, and northwestern counties. (Wis.
Ins Sule.
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - NEBRASKA - Ranged 8-10 per 100
sweeps on Burt and LancaSter County alfalfa. (Schalk). Averaged 1 per 50 sweeps
on Saunders County alfalfa. (Keith, Peterson). KANSAS - Light, ranged 5-15 per
10 sweeps, on north-central district alfalfa. (Simpson). COLORADO - Up to 10
per 100 sweeps in Mesa County alfalfa. (Bulla).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (OStrinia nubilalis) - NORTH DAKOTA - First-brood larvae near
pupation in Morton, Grant, Burleigh, Stark, Mercer, and Dunn Counties; light in
some corn. Percent infestation by county: Morton 15, Grant 18, Burleigh 4,
Stark 22, Mercer 27, and Dunn 24. Average number of borers per 100 plants:
Morton 42, Grant 84, Burleigh 4, Stark 104, Mercer 137, and Dunn 108. (Brandvik).
NEBRASKA - Special survey showed larvae in 134 of 605 cornstalks in 30 Cuming
County fields; averaged 2,751 per acre. Of 124 larvae, 23 have since pupated and
4 emerged. (Hill et al.). MISSOURI - Larvae and pupae ranged 8.3-242 (average
68.6) per 100 corn plants in 18 New Madrid County fields. Infestation up to 20
percent with 1-2 larvae per stalk in some central area fields. (Keaster).
ILLINOIS - Egg laying decreasing on northern area corn. (Ins. Sur. Bul.). WIS-
CONSIN - Moth flight decreasing due to cool temperatures; adult emergence and
egg laying prolonged. About 72 percent of larvae in fifth instar near Marshfield
but no pupation. Treating of sweet corn underway in Southern counties. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Adults in peak numbers in Lenawee and Livingston Counties;
sex ratio about 1:1. Numbers in blacklight traps by county: Saginaw 82, Bay 63,
and Montcalm 91; males more numerous than females. Egg laying continues at
rapid rate throughout sweet corn areas of State. (Janes, Newman). INDIANA -
Blacklight trap catches continue heaviest in northern counties. Catches August
13-19 by county: Allen 123, Jasper 203, La Grange 329, St. Joseph 511. Second-
generation larval infestations in southwest district range 0-44 percent (average
8). (Huber). OHIO - Larvae heavy in stalks of Erie County field corn; damaging
Seneca County corn leaves. (James). MARYLAND - Moths in blacklight traps on
Eastern Shore much below number for corresponding period last year. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.). NEW YORK - Second-brood larvae heavy on sweet corn in Hudson Valley;
number in traps above normal for period. Damage ranged up to 15 percent in un-
treated Poughkeepsie field; no damage in treated fields. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug.
21). MAINE - Damage and numbers moderate on sweet corn in Cornish area.
(Boulanger, Aug. 18).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - NEW YORK - Infestation ranged 10-20 per-
cent in untreated Sweet corn in HudSon Valley. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 21).
MARYLAND - Controls necessary in Several late-planted corn fields in Frederick
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County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). ILLINOIS - Larvae damaged late-maturing corn
throughout State. (Ins. Sur. Bul.). ARKANSAS - Only infestation observed on
knee-high sorghum in Miller County. Variable sized larvae ranged 1-3 per plant
in about one-third of plants. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Damaging young corn
at Mead Field Laboratory in Saunders County; averaged 3 per 100 plants (Keith,
Tollefson); on sorghum in greenhouses in Lancaster County (Roselle). NEW MEXICO -
Much damage to field of corn in Las Cruces area; infested 95-98 percent of ears.
(Watts).
WESTERN BEAN CUTWORM (Loxagrotis albicosta) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 3 larvae per
ear in 100-percent infested corn field in Hall County; egg masses present August
18. (Munson et al.).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - ARIZONA - Seriously injured
recently planted corn and grain Sorghum in Maricopa and Yuma Counties. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - MISSOURI - Larvae and pupae
ranged 5.4-135.7 (averaged 30.8) per 100 corn plants in 17 of 18 fields. (Keaster).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - NEW YORK - Adults light on sweet
corn in Hudson Valley. (N.Y. WKly. Rpt., Aug. 21). MARYLAND - Adults averaged 2
per plant on field corn near Keymar, Carroll County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
INDIANA - Adults ranged 1-5 per ear tip on 25-75 percent of milk-stage corn in
west-central district. (Huber). ILLINOIS - Light in many corn fields throughout
State. (Ins. Sur. Bul.). MISSOURI - Adults averaged 14 per corn ear in Polk
County field; some larval and adult damage. (Munson).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults ranged 4-15
(average 7) per corn plant in Yankton and Lincoln Counties; damage light. Some
spraying for adult control. (Jones, Kantack, Aug. 18). WISCONSIN - Adults
appearing as far east as Wisconsin Rapids. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS. Adults
damaging corn ear tips and leaves in northwestern area. (Ins. Sur. Bul.).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - OHIO - Adult survey in 52 major corn-produc ing
counties underway. In 75 Southeastern and east-central fields, D. longicornis
adults 1.5+ per plant in 16 fields, 3+ per plant in 7 fields, and 10+ per plant
in 3 fields. Heaviest in Miami, Darke, and Champaign Counties; averaged 22+
adults per plant in 1 field. D. undecimpunctata howardi less common than D. longi-
cornis; averaged up to 0.5 adult per plant throughout area; none in 55 of 75
fields. Larvae damaged corn in Miami, Champaign, Fulton, and Wayne Counties.
(Olson, Rose).
DESERT CORN FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema ectypa) - ARIZONA - Numerous on grain sorghum
in Maricopa and Yuma Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SAP BEETLES - MARYLAND - Adults increasing in ears of field and sweet corn in
most areas of Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). INDIANA - Adults ranged
2-6 per ear tip on northern corn rootworm-infested ears in west-central district.
(Huber ) .
A FALSE CHINCH BUG (Nysius sp.) - NEW MEXICO - Controls necessary in Some grain
sorghum in Hidalgo County. (Tachell).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEBRASKA - Serious on corn in panhandle area,
particularly in Mitchell Valley. Controls being applied. (Hagen). COLORADO -
Remain light on corn; confined to lower 3 or 4 leaves in Mesa and Larimer Counties.
(Bulla et al.).
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SMALL GRAINS
SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - ARKANSAS - Very heavy in some Lafayette
and Miller County fields; 25-30 adults per blooming head. Development of heads
and consequently blooming uneven in some fields. Larvae damaged many older heads
which have completed bloom. Adult emergence evident; pupal flags present. Very
light in Clark and Hempstead Counties; very light in one area of Miller County
but heavy 10 miles distant. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
HESSIAN FLY (Mayetiola destructor) - MISSOURI - Very light on wheat stubble
samples from all areaS. (Munson).
FIELD CRICKETS (Gryllus spp.) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults and nymphs increasing in
eastern areas, average 3-4 per Square foot on stubble in Cass County.
(Brandvik).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - MISSISSIPPI - Severely damaged 300 acres
of commercial JohnSon grass in Lowndes County. Treatment applied. (Dinkins).
ALABAMA - Heavy outbreaks of nearly full-grown larvae damaged Coastal Bermuda
grass and other grasses on some farms in Mobile, Fayette, St. Clair, Autauga,
Coosa, Lee, Randolph, Choctaw, Barbour, and other counties. (Deakle et al.).
GEORGIA - Heavy on Troup County lawn grass. (Galbreath). SOUTH CAROLINA - Severe
in Saluda County. Defoliated whole fields of sorghum, millet, and Bermuda grass.
(Nettles et al., Aug. 22).
A SOD WEBWORM (Crambus trisectus) - MICHIGAN - Adults numerous on lawns in southern
counties; larval damage below Surface. (Newman).
A SPITTLEBUG (Prosapia bicincta) - FLORIDA - Increasing steadily after late start.
Nymphs, first observed June 7 on Coastal Bermuda grass in Hardee County, now on
many forage grasses, especially Pangola grass. Adults averaged 5 per 20 sweeps of
Coastal Bermuda grass and 3 per Sweep of Pangola grass in previously infested
areaS; noneconomic. Damaging mature St. Augustine grass pastures on ranch at
Belle Glade, Palm Beach County; heaviest on 5 80-acre pastures. Spittle masses
ranged 14-27 per 6-inch square of reddish-brown grass; ranged 0-3 per 6-inch
square of green grass. Adults killed most of grass in newly planted pasture, but
very light and no damage in another pasture. (Genung, Janes, Aug. 18).
CHINCH BUGS (Blissus spp.) - OREGON - Damaged much of demonstration planting of
crested wheatgrass near Hampton, Deschutes County. (Every). NEW YORK - B. leucop-
terus damaged zoysia grass and bentgrass in Nassau County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug.
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FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARIZONA - First larvae of season, 10
per 100 sweeps-on Yuma County alfalfa. Adults heavy on Graham County alfalfa.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Adults abundant on alfalfa in Bluewater area,
Valencia County; 1-3 larvae in 25 sweeps. (Heninger). KANSAS - Light, up to 4
per 10 sweeps, on most north-central district alfalfa. (Simpson). NEBRASKA -
Averaged 3 per 50 sweeps on Saunders County alfalfa. (Keith, Peterson). INDIANA -
Ranged 1-4 per 10 sweeps on Southwest area alfalfa. (Huber).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - MISSOURI - Larvae ranged 10-35 per 10
sweeps on alfalfa and red clover in Laclede and Greene Counties. (Munson).
KANSAS - Ranged 25-40 per 10 sweeps on most alfalfa in north-central district.
(Simpson).
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WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - CALIFORNIA - This species
and Spodoptera exigua heavy in large alfalfa plantings at Hanford, Kings County.
Infestations increaSing due to recent heavy moth flights. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - MAINE - Very heavy on alfalfa and hay
stands in southern area. (Boulanger, Aug. 18). INDIANA - Adults averaged 2 per
sweep on 8 to 12-inch alfalfa in southwest district. (Huber). IOWA - Ranged
7-21 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa and red clover in Black Hawk and Bremer Counties
and in central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Averaged 15 per 50 Sweeps on
Saunders County alfalfa. (Keith, Peterson).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEVADA - Averaged 10-12 per sweep on alfalfa at Lovelock,
Pershing County. (Martinelli). ARIZONA - Ranged 340-850 per 100 sweeps on Yuma
County alfalfa. Heavy on Graham County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO -
Averaged 25-35 per 25 sweeps on Valencia County alfalfa (Heninger); heavier in
some Eddy County alfalfa (Campbell). COLORADO - One per sweep on Fort Collins
area alfalfa. (McLaughlin et al.). KANSAS - Mostly nymphs ranged from 5 per 10
sweeps on alfalfa in Saline and Ottawa Counties to 40 per 10 sweeps in Cloud,
Republic, and Jewell Counties. (Simpson).
ALFALFA PLANT BUG (Adelphocoris lineolatus) - WISCONSIN - Averaged 5-10 per sweep
on alfalfa throughout State; nymphS more numerous than adults. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
IOWA - Ranged 2-7 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa and alfalfa-clover mixtures in central
area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Averaged 35 per 50 sweeps on Saunders County
alfalfa. A. rapidus averaged 2 per 50 Sweeps in Same area. (Keith, Peterson).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - MARYLAND - Ranged 12-125 per sweep in several
alfalfa fields near Thurmont, Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). WISCONSIN -
Ranged 5-50 per sweep on alfalfa in central and southern counties; averaged 5
per Sweep in northwestern and west-central counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI -
Averaged 70-80 per 10 sweeps in Dade County alfalfa field. (Munson). KANSAS -
Ranged O-5 per 10 sweeps in some north-central district alfalfa; none in most
fields. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Averaged 10 per 50 sweeps on Saunders County alfalfa.
(Keith, Peterson). CALIFORNIA - Heavy on 120-acre alfalfa planting at Hanford,
Kings County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Averaged 145
per 100 sweeps on Yuma County alfalfa; heavier in Some fields. Light to moderate
on Pinal County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - MAINE - Numbers and damage negligible on alfalfa
field at Farmington, Franklin County. This is a new county record. (Boulanger,
Aug. 18). MARYLAND - Ranged 3-12 adults, O-2 larvae per 10 sweeps on Frederick
County alfalfa. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). INDIANA - Larvae averaged 1 per 50 Sweeps
in Sullivan County field. (Huber).
SWEETCLOVER WEEVIL (Sitona cylindricollis) - NEBRASKA - Ranged 6-10 per 100 sweeps
on Saunders County sweetclover. (Beland).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - ILLINOIS - D. longicornis light in many clover
fields throughout State. (Ins. Sur. Bul.). NEBRASKA - D. Llongicornis averaged 2
per 50 sweeps on Saunders County alfalfa. (Keith, Peterson). D. undecimpunctata
howardi adults averaged 12 per 50 sweeps on alfalfa and ranged 10- per 100
Sweeps on sweetclover in Saunders County. D. virgifera averaged 2 per 50 Sweeps
on alfalfa and ranged 4-5 per 100 sweeps on sweetclover in Saunders County. (Keith,
Beland).
WESTERN FLOWER THRIPS (Frankliniella occidentalis) - NEVADA - Ranged 25-70 per
Sweep on alfalfa in many Lovelock, Pershing County, fields. (Martinelli).
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SOYBEANS
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 5 per 25 sweeps in
Saunders County. (Keith, Peterson). MISSOURI - Damage light in central area;
larvae averaged 1-2 per row foot. (Munson). IOWA - Ranged 1-11 per 10 sweeps
in central area fields. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS - Larvae ranged 3-4 per
foot of row in some central area fields; 13 moths taken in Champaign County
light trap. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). VIRGINIA - Light, 1-7 (average 4) per 10 feet of
row, in Middlesex, Westmoreland, Richmond, and King and Queen Counties. (Isakson).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARKANSAS - Untreated check
plots in Hempstead County averaged 29 adults in [00 sweeps and 6 nymphs in 15 row
feet August 21. These figures compare with 30 and 4, respectively, August 14.
Percent girdled plants 42 on both dates, indicating population has leveled off.
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BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - KANSAS - Averaged 1-2 per row foot in
Crawford and Cherokee CountieS. (Wilde). NEBRASKA - Averaged 8 per 25 sweeps in
Saunders County. (Keith, Peterson). IOWA - Up to 4 per 10 sweeps in central
area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). VIRGINIA - Light, averaged 12 per 10 feet of row, in
Middlesex, Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties. (Isakson).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - NEBRASKA - D. undecimpunctata and D. virgifera
adults light, 1-2 per 25 Sweeps, in Saunders County. (Keith, Peterson). IOWA —
D. longicornis, D. undecimpunctata, and D. virgifera common in all fields. (Iowa
Ins. Sur.).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - ALABAMA - Adults and larvae heavy in
Covington County. (Pike). VIRGINIA - Larvae and adults light to medium in King
and Queen, Middlesex, Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties. Little damage noted.
(Isakson).
WHITEFLIES - MARYLAND - Increasing in Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
PEANUTS
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - GEORGIA - Light to moderate across peanut
belt. (French).
VELVETBEAN CATERPILLAR (Anticarsia gemmatalis) - GEORGIA - First light infestation
of season in Tift County. (French).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - TEXAS - Increasing in control zone of High
Plains, but much lighter than at same time last year. Infestations above the -Cap
Rock to date total 3 fields plus one encountered earlier this season; this
period's find in 1 Dickens County and 2 Crosby County fields. At this time in
1966, infestations above the Cap Rock totaled 63. First diapause control appli-
cation scheduled on or about September 5; estimated 90,000 acres included in first
application. (Rummel, Almand, Aug. 22). OKLAHOMA - Punctured square counts ranged
as high as 80 percent (average 10-20) in Jackson County. Heavy in Cotton County
and light in Bryan County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSOURI - Infested 53 of 332
fields checked; 256 acres treated. (Jones). ARKANSAS - In 4,257 or 88.2 percent
of 4,827 fields compared with 86.5 percent last period. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
LOUISIANA - Weather warm with Showers in Madison Parish. Some bottom bolls open-
ing in some older fields. Infestation averaged 9.7 percent compared with 13.6
previous period. Percent punctured squares ranged 1-26 in 170 of 176 fields.
Weevils in squares ranged 1-6 (average 1.8) in 77 of 176 fields. (Cleveland et
al., Aug. 24). MISSISSIPPI - Remained at about same level in southern delta area.
Average infestation by county: Tate 15 percent in 115 fields; Holmes 20 percent
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in 33; Lowndes 20 percent in 3; Sharkey 10 percent in 20; and Yazoo 8 percent in
16 fields. (Dinkins). Punctured squares in 10 of 11 delta county fields. Percent
punctured squares ranged up to 66 percent (averaged 15). Infestation in test
plots increasing rapidly. (Pfrimmer et al.). TENNESSEE - Increase and migration
continue in northern portion of western area. Control difficult due to heavy
migration and rains. Most squares of older cotton in regularly infested area
punctured; punctured square counts no longer feasible. Counts in late cotton ranged
10-95 percent in treated and untreated fields in southern area. Boll damage
severe in large percent of improperly treated fields; total crop lost where no
control applied. (Locke). ALABAMA - Continues extremely high in central and
northern parts of State. (McQueen). GEORGIA - Migration in south continues but
lighter than during last 2 periods. (French). SOUTH CAROLINA - Rainfall heavy in
Florence area; many fields with standing water. Population remains high and
damage heavy in all inadequately protected fields. Adults up to 3 per 100 squares
in treated plots; averaged 48.5 per 100 squares in untreated plots. Percent
larval infestation ranged 3-27 in treated plots; averaged 91 in untreated plots.
(Taft et al., Aug. 23).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - ARIZONA - Few H. zea infestations in Parker area,
Yuma County; Some controls in progress in Wellton and Roll areas. Some damage
evident in Pinal County, but numbers decreasing. Spotted light to heavy infesta-
tions in Marana area, Pima County. Some damage in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur.). NEW MEXICO - H. zea generally light. Few growers treating. (N.M. Coop.
Rpt.). OKLAHOMA - H. zea egg counts ranged 4-20 percent in Jackson County;
square damage 15 percent. H. zea light in Bryan County. H. virescens up to 35
percent of bollworms checked in Grady County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS -
Bollworms light in Garza, Dawson, Martin, Yoakum, Lubbock, Lynn, and Floyd
Counties. (Rummel, Almand, Aug. 22). LOUISIANA - Weather warm, with showers in
Madison Parish. Some bottom bolls opening in some older fields. Larval activity
remains light. Moths in blacklight trap light: 50 H. zea, no H. virescens.
Percent damaged squares 1-15 (average 2.7) in 146 of 176 fields. Percent damaged
bolls ranged 1-5 (average 2.2) in 54 of 55 fields. Average counts per 100 ter-
minals, 4.2 eggs in 22 of 23 fields and 1 larva in 2 of 23 fields. (Cleveland et
al., Aug. 24). ARKANSAS - H. zea in 4,321 or 89.5 percent of 4,827 fields com-
pared with 84.6 percent last period. H. zea in Jefferson, Monroe, and Cross
Counties; only few H. virescens in Cross County. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI -
Larvae ranged 1-18 per 100 plants in 285 of 332 fields; 871 acres treated. (Jones).
TENNESSEE - Much damage throughout area. All larval stages present. Infestations
in all fields surveyed. Eggs and larvae ranged 1-14 (averaged 6) per 100 terminals.
(Locke). MISSISSIPPI - Heavy emergence underway on younger cotton in Yazoo County;
expected also for central and southern delta counties. Average infestation by
county: Holmes 2 percent in 33 fields; Lowndes 5 percent in 3; Sharkey 3 percent
in 20; Yazoo 8 percent in 16 fields (20+ percent in 3). (Dinkins). Injured squares
in 6 of 11 delta county fields. Injury for all fields ranged up to 2.4 percent
(averaged 0.77). Bollworm population pressure apparently dropped in test plots.
(Pfrimmer et al.). ALABAMA - Larval increase continues in Some counties. (McQueen).
GEORGIA - Egg counts extremely high where cotton still green in Southern area.
(French). SOUTH CAROLINA - Populations and damage remain high in Florence area.
Larval infestations ranged 2-5 percent in treated plots; averaged 7 percent in
untreated plots. Live larvae per 100 squares ranged 0-4.7 in treated plots;
averaged 2.5 in untreated plots. Total of 469 H. zea and 5 H. virescens moths
in light trap. Rainfall heavy in area; standing water in many fields. (Taft et
al., Aug. 23).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - MISSISSIPPI - Present in all Yazoo County
fields; very heavy in some. Defoliation extensive in heavily infested fields but
plants large and leaves abundant. (Dinkins). Many eggs on plants; larvae in most
delta county fields. (Pfrimmer et al.): ARKANSAS - In most areas of State.
Heaviest on ends of row. Disease rapidly reducing population in some areas.
Numerous eggs on bottoms of leaves. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). ARIZONA - Continues to
"rag" cotton in many fields in Yuma, Pinal, and Maricopa Counties. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur .).
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SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (Estigmene acrea) - ARIZONA - Heavy in some fields in
Pinal, Maricopa, and Yuma Counties; controls underway. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COTTON LEAF PERFORATOR (Bucculatrix thurberiella) - ARIZONA - Treatments continue
in Yuma area, Yuma County. Some damage in Pinal County. Light infestations
appearing in Marana area, Pinal County. In Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEW MEXICO - Controls underway where heavy in Chaves
and Eddy Counties. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Moderate in Graham County. One
treatment reported in Parker area, Yuma County. Continue damaging in Maricopa,
Pinal, and Yuma Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
APHIDS - TENNESSEE - Light but increasing throughout western area. Most infesta-
tions confined to terminal buds. (Locke). SOUTH CAROLINA - Some light to moderate
infestations in Florence area. (Taft et al., Aug. 23).
SPIDER MITES - MISSOURI - Spotty in 13 of 332 fields; 5 fields treated. (Jones).
TENNESSEE - Increasing throughout western area. (Locke). MISSISSIPPI - In many
delta county fields but not causing much damage apparently. Of 11 fields, mites
heavy in 1, medium in 3, and light in 2. (Pfrimmer et al.). SOUTH CAROLINA -
Some light to moderate infestations in Florence area. (Taft et al., Aug. 23).
SUGARBEETS
BEET WEBWORM (Loxostege sSticticalis) - COLORADO - Little to no activity in Mesa
and Larimer Counties. (Bulla, Alldredge). Increased in blacklight trap at Nunn,
Weld County; ranged 9-20 at Windsor blacklight trap August 18-25. (Rothman).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - COLORADO - Spotty in fields in Eaton and
Ault areas, Weld County. (Rothman).
iNSECT DETECTION
New North American Record
A EULOPHID WASP (Aphelinus flaviventris Kurdj) - FLORIDA - Female swept from weeds
at Hialeah, Dade County, April 3, 1967, by C. E. Stegmaier. Det. by B. D. Burks
and confirmed by C. Ferriere. (p. 820).
New County Records
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - ILLINOIS - Carroll, Du Pa i
: ge, and Kendall Counties
reported in CEIR 17(28):618. MAINE - Franklin County. (p. 809).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - OREGON - Clackamas, Washington, Multnomah, Columbia,
Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, Linn, Polk, and Yamhill Counties (p. 819).
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) - FLORIDA - At Port Charlotte
Charlotte County. (p.
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POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
Survey to Determine Wireworm Populations During Fall and Spring of 1966-1967
Season and Damage to Potatoes During Spring, 1967, in Vicinity of Charleston,
South Carolina - SOUTHERN POTATO WIREWORM (Conoderus falli) constitued 85 percent
of larvae found in cultivated soil in 21 fields on 12 farms during October 1966.
The all-species populations in various fields ranged 0.25-6.2 larvae per square
foot in top 6 inches of soil; averaged 3. GULF WIREWORM (C. amplicollis)
comprised 4 percent of larvae found; Glyphonyx sp. 8 percent. The proportion
of species other than C. falli has gradually increased since discontinuation of
use of chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides for soil insect control because of
C. falli resistance to these materials. No such resistance in C. amplicollis has
een noted. Shipping-point inspection certificates issude by Federal-State
market inspectors to Charleston area potato growers during June 1967 showed that
none of 223 lots of potatoes inspected had wireworm damage in excess of 6 percent
(current U. S. Grade 1 tolerance allowance for "damage" due to all defects).
Damage of 3 to 6 percent occurred in 0.4 percent of lots and damage of 1.5 to 2.9
percent in 11.2 percent of lots. Wireworm damage was very low during 1967 spring
season, occurring chiefly in tubers dug during last week of harvest season which
ended June 24. (A. Day, H. Crosby, W. J. Reid, Jr.).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - MICHIGAN - Adults in peak numbers in
Lenawee and Livingston Counties. Egg laying continues at rapid rate throughout
pepper-producing areas of State. (Janes, Newman).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ALABAMA - Spotty in several tomato fields on
Chandler Mountain, St. Clair County. (Eubanks).
POTATO TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) - ALABAMA - Larval leaf mining on
tomatoes and eggplants in Several Baldwin County gardens. Adults and pupae heavy
as result of numerous larvae in several potato storage houses in Baldwin and
Mobile areas. (Turner et al.).
Potato Aphids in Maine - Aphid populations on untreated potato foliage at Presque
Tsle decreased during week ending August 19; due principally to entomogenous
fungi. Overall numbers ranged low to moderate. Aphis nasturtii dominant.
Macrosiphum euphorbiae and Myzus persicae light; Acyrthosiphon solani very scarce.
Fall migration of Aphis nasturtii started on or before August 15. Aphids on
untreated potato foliage decreased 40 percent due to natural agents and maturation
of Aphis nasturtii during week ending August 26. Aphid numbers generally below
threshold for feeding damage that would be reflected as reduced yield. A.
nasturtii dominant, followed by Myzus persicae. Macrosiphum euphorbiae ‘and
Acyrthosiphon solani very scarce. (Shands et al.).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - NEW YORK - On peppers and potatoes throughout
State. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 21).
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - MAINE - Damage and numbers
light on potatoes in central and southern areas week ending August 12. (Boulanger) .
FLEA BEETLES (Epitrix spp.) - OREGON - E. tuberis not found recently in potatoes
in Malheur County, but found on potatoes in Jackson County. E. subcrinita
occasionally light. (Gentner, Morrison). iF:
VINEGAR FLIES (Drosophila spp.) - NEW JERSEY - Averaged 100+ eggs per 3-inch
slit per tomato at Hammonton, Swedesboro, Salem, and Bridgeton. (Ins.-Dis.
Newsltr.).
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BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - COLORADO - All stages ranged 2-7
per bean plant in some untreated fields in Fort Collins area. (Rothman et al.).
NEW YORK - Damage moderate in some Livingston County beans. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
Aug. 21).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - NEW YORK - Present on beans
throughout State. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 21).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARKANSAS - Heavy on young cabbage in Ashley
County. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MARYLAND - Increasing on cabbage and broccoli at
Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
LOOPERS - OREGON - Probably Trichoplusia ni or Autographa californica laying
eggs on cabbage in Troutdale area, Multnomah County; 11 eggs on 20 plants.
Only 2 T. ni adults taken July 25-August 14 in blacklight trap at Woodburn,
Marion County. Loopers very damaging to broccoli at this time last year.
(Crowell, Gray, Aug. 19).
HARLEQUIN BUG (Murgantia histrionica) - MISSOURI - Damaging broccoli and
brussels sprouts in central area. (Munson) .
A FLEA BEETLE (Phyllotreta cruciferae) - OREGON - Very light in Benton County.
Little control needed for crucifer plantings at Corvallis compared with past
2 years. (Crowell, Aug. 19).
CUCURBITS
STRIPED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Acalymma vittatum) - MARYLAND - Adults damaging blooms
of fall cucumbers at Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
BROWN WHEAT MITE (Petrobia latens) - CALIFORNIA - Severely damaging 200-acre
onion planting in Tulelake, Modoc County; first record of damage in area.
(Calls (Coop Rpt)
GLASSY CUTWORM (Crymodes devastator) - MICHIGAN = Adults very heavy in Montcalm
County blacklight trap; ranged 37-83 nightly. (Newman, Wells).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - NEW YORK - Damage extensive in Suffolk
County fields. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 21). ;
SLUGS - MAINE - Heavy Statewide, damage moderate to heavy in home gardens and
commercial plantings. (Boulanger, Aug. 18).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - MAINE - Second brood moderate, moth counts
in bait traps higher than usual. (Boulanger, Aug. 18). INDIANA - Adult collec-
tions decreasing in 20 virgin female traps at Vincennes; only 1 male taken
compared with 8 previous week. Total of 10 moths taken in light trap compared
with 6 previous week. First and second instars present, indicates some
oviposition. (Dolphin, Aug. 21). WISCONSIN - Averaged 3.5 moths per night in
Madison blacklight trap week ending August 23. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). COLORADO -
Collected in sex attractant traps in all areas; decreasing in Mesa County. ~
(Bulla).
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LESSER PEACH TREE BORER (Synanthedon pictipes) - INDIANA - Increasing in virgin
female traps at Vincennes orchard, 161 taken compared with 114 previous week.
(Dolphin, Aug. 21).
RED-BANDED LEAF ROLLER (Argyrotaenia velutinana) - INDIANA - Decreasing for first
time in 3 weeks at Vincennes; 775 males in 20 virgin female traps compared with
1,272 previous week. (Dolphin, Aug. 21).
ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH (Grapholitha molesta) - INDIANA - Bait jar collections at
Vincennes increasing; 39 adults collected. Larvae in unsprayed drop peaches
ranged 4-11 millimeters long. (Dolphin, Aug. 21). OREGON - Extensive bait
trapping in previously infested area of Marion, Multnomah, and Wasco Counties
negative. (Larson, Aug. 19).
PEACH TWIG BORER (Anarsia lineatella) - OREGON - Half-grown larvae unusually
heavy in peach orchards at The Dalles, Wasco County. (Zwick). COLORADO -
Damaging poorly treated Elberta peaches in some Mesa County orchards. (Bulla).
NEVADA - Larvae medium in peach fruit in Las Vegas, Clark County. (Zoller).
APPLE APHID (Aphis pomi) - MAINE - Alates decreasing rapidly on apples state-
wide; moderate problem in some young plantings and nurseries, control good in
commercial blocks. (Boulanger, Aug. 18). INDIANA - Increasing on new growth
in some areas at Vincennes. (Dolphin, Aug. 21).
APPLE MEALYBUG (Phenacoccus aceris) - MAINE - Generally light statewide;
crawlers moderate to heavy on Some trees, no damage anticipated. (Boulanger,
Aug. 18).
PEAR PSYLLA (Psylla pyricola) - OREGON - Lighter than 1966 in Hood River County
pear orchards. (Zwick).
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - MAINE - Adult cage emergence complete at
Monmouth. Adults moderate in bait traps and boards; active throughout State.
(Boulanger, Aug. 18). NEW YORK - Adult emergence above normal for August in
Niagara County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 21). INDIANA - Bait board captures at
Vincennes declined from 101 to 72, averaged 6 per trap for period. Adults
decreasing steadily; emergence peak occurred July 11-17. (Dolphin, Aug. 21).
WISCONSIN - Damaging unsprayed apples throughout State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MINNESOTA - Trap catches light. Only 1 adult in 16 traps in Duluth ance Two
Harbors vicinity; single larva taken in late July. Protective sprays should
be continued on late-maturing varieties. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
A TEPHRITID FLY (Rhagoletis suavis) - INDIANA - First adult of season collected
on apple maggot bait board in Vincennes area. (Dolphin, Aug. 14).
DRIED-FRUIT BEETLE (Carpophilus hemipterus) - NEVADA - Heavy in peach fruit in
Las Vegas, Clark County. Zoller
PEAR-SLUG (Caliroa cerasi) - COLORADO - Damaging cherry and plum foliage in
Greeley area. (Rothman). IOWA - Damaging pear trees in Plymouth County.
(Stockdale).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - COLORADO - Heavy and damaging
in many Mesa County apple orchards; ranged 30-80 per leaf in heavily infested
orchards. Many immature forms gathering on trunks and around bases of trees.
(Bulla). NEW YORK - Problem on Niagara County apples. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
Aug. 21). MAINE - Abundant and damagihg in some apple orchards. (Boulanger,
Aug. 18).
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EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - MAINE - Decreasing throughout State, mobile
forms moderate in some apple blocks; Ovipositing on apple in Monmouth August 18.
(Boulanger). NEW YORK - Problem on Niagara County apples. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.,
Aug. 21). MICHIGAN - This species and Tetranychus urticae active in unsprayed
orchards, up to 50 per leaf. (Wooley).
PEACH SLIVER MITE (Aculus cornutus) - COLORADO - Silvering of foliage very notice-
able in many peach orchards in Mesa County; controls necessary. (Sisson).
ORCHARD MITES - OREGON - Tetranychus urticae, Eotetranychus carpini, and T.
medanieli increased to usual high levels on pears in Jackson County. (Berry,
Aug. 19). T. urticae and Panonychus ulmi heavy in Hood River County pear orchards;
control difficult. Some D'Anjou variety trees being defoliated. (Zwick).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - ALABAMA - Several broods of larvae
partially defoliated some pecan trees in St. Elmo area, Mobile County. (McQueen) .
MISSISSIPPI - Damage moderate to Montgomery County pecan trees. (Dinkins).
OHIO - Larvae damaging numerous hickory trees in Clark, Union, and Delaware
Counties. (Foster, Burns). Damaging many walnut trees throughout State. (Rose).
MICHIGAN - Larvae abundant on black walnut in Livingston, Oakland, and Washtenaw
Counties; ranged 186-278 in 21 colonies. (Newman). IOWA - Larval damage severe
to most black walnut in central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - OREGON - Heavier in Willamette Valley than in
1966; damaging mostly black walnut with up to 100 tents in some trees. (Larson,
Aug. 19). INDIANA - Late larvae heavy; severely damaging some trees in abandoned
Vincennes orchards. (Dolphin, Aug. 21).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - ALABAMA - Damage increasing in many
pecan orchards throughout State. Estes et al.). MICHIGAN - Larvae in hickory
nut samples from Jackson County. (Wooley).
BLACK PECAN APHID (Myzocallis caryaefoliae) - ALABAMA - Heavy and widespread in
Mobile County; some pecan orchards 50 percent defoliated. (Deakle).
WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis completa) - OREGON - Peak adult emergence in Wasco
and Jackson Counties August 15; no new infestations. (Larson). INDIANA - Four
adults collected on bait boards at Vincennes. (Dolphin, Aug. 21).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 2 per limb on pecan trees
in Payne County and 3 per limb in Okfuskee County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS
YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) - FLORIDA - All stages infesting stems, leaves,
and fruits of 1,100 key lime plants at nursery in Glen St. Mary, Baker County.
(Collins, Aug. 17).
OTHER TROP. & SUBTROP. FRUITS
A JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis texana) - CALIFORNIA - Adults moderate and damaging fig
fruit in Tulare, Tulare County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
LEAF-FOOTED BUG (Leptoglossus phyllopus) - ARIZONA - Heavy on date trees and
pomegranates in Casa Grande, Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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SMALL FRUITS
BLUEBERRY MAGGOT (Rhagoletis mendax) - MAINE - Light on blueberry statewide;
controls excellent in problem areas. (Boulanger, Aug. 18).
A FLEA BEETLE (Altica sylvia) - MAINE - Damage and numbers moderate and spotted
on blueberry in Jonesboro area. (Boulanger, Aug. 18).
A JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis texana) - CALIFORNIA - Adults moderate, damaging grape in
Tulare, Tulare County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
GRAPE LEAF FOLDER (Desmia funeralis) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on grapevines in
Modesto, Stanislaus County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
LEAFHOPPERS - OHIO - Heavy, damage severe to grapes on South Bass Island.
(Obenchain, Rose).
ORNAMENTALS
ARMORED SCALES - PENNSYLVANIA - Lepidosaphes maskelli heavy on cryptomeria in
commercial nursery, crawlers active on August 21 in Bucks County. (Simons).
FLORIDA - Pinnaspis strachani adults moderate on 120 jasmine plants and 800
jasmin-orange plants at race track at Hallandale, Broward County. (Cervone,
Aug. 16). All stages of Pseudaonidia clavigera moderate to severe on about
100 nursery camellia plants at 2 locations in Tampa area, Hillsborough County.
(Simmons, Aug. 17). Aonidiella citrina taken on holly (Ilex sp.) at Tampa for
new host record. (Barber, Aug.
MAGNOLIA SCALE (Neolecanium cornuparvum) - PENNSYLVANIA - Crawlers active, about
30 percent of eggs hatched August 17, on Centre County magnolia. (Gesell).
A PHYCITID MOTH (Sarasota plumigerella) - FLORIDA - Larvae heavy on leaves and
fruit of several common Seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera) at Sanibel Island, Lee
County. (Rowan, Aug. 12).
BLACK VINE WEEVIL (Brachyrhinus sulcatus) - NEW YORK - Larval damage heavy on
azalea at 2 Suffolk County nurseries. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 21).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on elm in Modesto,
Stanislaus County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). UTAH - Damage light to moderate on elms
in Salt Lake City and Cottonwood area, Salt Lake County; in Oreden area, Weber
County; and at Logan, Cache County. (Knowlton). NEW MEXICO - Heavy in Albuquerque
area, some trees almost defoliated. (Kloepfer). IOWA - Damaging elm in
Pottawattamie and Jefferson Counties. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS - Second-
generation larvae damaging Chinese elm. (Ins. Sur. Bul.).
IMPORTED WILLOW LEAF BEETLE (Plagiodera versicolora) -— MAINE - Damaging
ornamental willows in Portland area, Some leaf drop. (Boulanger, Aug. 18).
NEW YORK - On willow in Nassau County. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 21).
A LEAF-MINING WEEVIL (Odontopus calceatus) - MARYLAND - Damaged tops of yellow-
poplars on Sideling Hill, Washington County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - COLORADO - Infesting Mesa County shade trees;
heaviest on cottonwood; larvae not full grown; nests averaged 20 per tree.
(Sisson). KANSAS - Increased past 2 weeks in east-central and southeast districts.
(Simpson). ILLINOIS - Damaging shade trees and shrubs throughout State. (Ins.
Sur. Bul). VIRGINIA - Moderate to severe on black cherry, willow oak, sweetgum,
willow, and elm in Northampton County. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., July).
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A SPHINGID MOTH (Pachysphinx modesta) - NEVADA - Larvae medium on young poplar
in Carson Valley windbreak in Douglas County. (Munk).
PERSIMMON PSYLLA (Trioza diospyri) - FLORIDA - Mostly third instars damaging 250
persimmon plants(Diospyros virginiana) at Groveland, Lake County. (Henderson,
Aug. 14).
BEECH SCALE (Cryptococcus fagi) - NEW JERSEY - Crawlers active on beech. (Ins.-
Dis. Newsltr.). MAINE — Larvae on beech in Deering Oaks Park in Portland,
severe on 1 tree. (Boulanger, Aug. 18).
MAGNOLIA SCALE (Neolecanium cornuparvum) - OHIO - Crawlers emerging on magnolia in
Trumbull County. (Kelly).
JACK-PINE BUDWORM (Choristoneura pinus) - MINNESOTA - Aerial and ground surveys
complete. Severe spotty defoliation again this year; top kill will occur on mature
jack pine in highly infested areas, light scattered mortality. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
WISCONSIN - Larvae on jack pine in Vilas County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
PINE WEBWORM (Tetralopha robustella) - MAINE - Moderate webbing on Mugho pine in
Portland area. (Boulanger, Aug. 18).
EUROPEAN PINE SHOOT MOTH (Rhyacionia buoliana) - MAINE - Damaging Mugho pine in
Portland. (Boulanger, Aug. 18).
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) - VIRGINIA - Damage not as severe
in Portsmouth district as past years. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., July).
ZIMMERMAN PINE MOTH (Dioryctria zimmermani) - OHIO - Larvae infesting 120 Austrian
pines in Lucas County planting. (Jones).
DOUGLAS-FIR BEETLE (Dendroctonus pseudotsugae) - CALIFORNIA - About 80 Douglas-
firs killed in Upper Hungry Creek area, Plumas National Forest; mass infestation
in north coast area indicates epidemic breaking, few trees damaged this year.
(Intorf, USFS).
SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE (Dendroctonus frontalis) - VIRGINIA - Scattered infestations
on pine in Amelia, Nottoway, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Louisa, Hanover, Accomack,
and Northampton Counties. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., July).
ENGRAVER BEETLES (Ips spp.) - VIRGINIA - Ips avulsus and i. grandicollis killed
small stands of loblolly pine in Brunswick, Prince George, Hanover, Henrico,
Chesterfield, and Westmoreland Counties. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., July).
A SOFT SCALE (Pseudophilippia quaintancii) - MARYLAND - Heavy on Scotch pine
needles near Battle Creek, Calvert County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
A PINE RESIN MIDGE (Cecidomyia piniinopis) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on ponderosa pine
in Whitemore area, Shasta County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
RED-HEADED PINE SAWFLY (Neodiprion lecontei) - MINNESOTA - Damage heavy on
plantation and roadside jack pine in Moose Lake and Willow River area, controls
planned for late July 1968; first serious plantation occurrence in State. (Minn.
Ins. Rpt.). ILLINOIS - Second-generation defoliating pine in plantations in
some areas. (Ill. Sur. Bul).
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MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - NEVADA - Aedes dorsalis, A. melanimon, and A. nigromaculis adults
heavy in Douglas County. (Martinelli). These Species and Culiseta inornata
very heavy in Mason and Smith Valleys, Lyon County. (Cooney). Culex tarsalis
heavy in Las Vegas area, Clark County. (Hicks, McCoy). UTAH - Annoyance moderate
in Lewiston and Cornish area, Cache County. (Knowlton). NEW MEXICO - Heavy after
recent rains in Valencia and Bernalillo Counties; biting persistent. (N.M.
Coop. Rpt.). COLORADO - Breeding decreasing but C. tarsalis adults high.
(Ronald). KANSAS - Total of 61 females taken in Manhattan trap August 18; 38
were A. vexans. (Simpson). MINNESOTA - A. vexans dominated all collections
August 13-19, totaled 4,077 of 5,688 females in 16 traps. Anopheles walkeri and
Mansonia perturbans totaled 195 and 331, respectively. Moderate brood in Hennepin,
Scott, and Dakota Counties after rain fall; control of larvae expected to be
effective. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Inactive but numerous in Madison and
throughout State, annoyance decreasing. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). ILLINOIS - Annoying,
especially where rainfall plentiful, throughout State. (Ins. Sur. Bul.).
A LAKE MIDGE (Chironomus plumosus) - WISCONSIN - Very numerous and annoying on
eastern shore of Lake Winnebago. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - OREGON - Found in Clackamas, Washington, Multnomah,
and Columbia Counties for new county records. (Goeden, Aug. 19). Spreading
throughout State, found in Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, Linn, Polk, and Yamhill
Counties for new county records. (Larson). UTAH - Moderately annoying horses
and dairy cows in Farmington and Kaysville area, Davis County. (Knowlton).
NEBRASKA - Averaged 8 and 19 per face on 2 herds near Lincoln, Lancaster County;
averaged 10 for county. (Jones, Perdue). SOUTH DAKOTA - Increasing on Hereford,
Angus, and Holstein cattle in Moody County; averaged 4 per face. (Balsbaugh,
Aug. 18). NORTH DAKOTA - Adults averaged less than 1 per face on dairy cows in
Sargent County. (Brandvik). WISCONSIN - Severe on cattle in Marathon County
herds, light to moderate in other areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MARYLAND - Ranged
4-25 per face in 7 dairy herds in Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
HOUSE FLY (Musca domestica) - MAINE - Heaviest of season Statewide. Problem to
dairy operators, controls poor. (Boulanger, Aug. 18). WISCONSIN - Decreasing in
most areas; moderate in barns and annoying about restaurants. (Wis. Ins.-Sur.).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 10 cases reported in U. S. August
20-26 as follows: TEXAS -Brewster 5, Crockett 1, Real 1, Terrell 1, Val Verde 1;
ARIZONA - Gila 1. Total of 102 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in
Republic of Mexico as follows: Baja California 3, Territorio sur de Baja
California 24, Sonora 8, Chihuahua 40, Coahila 9, Nuevo Leon 6, Tamaulipas 12.
Total of 48 cases reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is
area where eradication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-
sustaining population in U.S. Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 36,624,000;
Arizona 120,000; Mexico 94,140,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - ALABAMA - Heavy on Wilcox County beef cattle.
(Farquhar). MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 1,500 per head on 200 untreated cattle in
Yazoo County. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 800 per head on cows in Payne
County; heavy in Cotton County; moderate in Cleveland County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
NEBRASKA - Light on pastured animals. (Campbell). WISCONSIN - Light to moderate
annoyance to cattle in north-central and northeastern counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 5 per leg on 3 pastured
herds and ranged 5-25 per leg on feedlot cattle near Lincoln, Lancaster County.
(Campbell). WISCONSIN - Severely annoying cattle in Rusk County; light to
moderate in other areas; decreasing due to cool temperatures. (Wis. Ins. Sur.) .
MARYLAND - Infesting home at Crofton, Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
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BLACK FLIES (Simulium spp.) - COLORADO - Heavy on horses in Fort Collins area.
(Shaw, Ronald).
HORSE FLIES (Tabanus spp.) - MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 3-4 per head on 15 Yazoo
County cattle. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Heavy on Bryan County cattle. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - T. sulcifrons numerous on cattle near Lincoln, Lancaster
County. (Raun). =
HORSE BOT FLY (Gasterophilus intestinalis) - COLORADO - Eggs on Fort Collins area
horses. Average 70 per Square inch. (Ronald, Shaw). UTAH - Annoying horses in
Centerville and Kaysville area, Davis County, and Sunset and North Ogden area,
Weber County. (Knowlton).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Decreased in Cherokee and
Muskogee Counties, 95 percent larvae. Larvae heavy on Choctaw County cattle.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CHIGGER MITES (Eutrombicula spp.) - KANSAS - Numerous and annoying in southeast
and north-central districts. (Simpson).
HOUSEHOLDS AND STRUCTURES
BROWN-BANDED COCKROACH (Supella supellectilium) - NEVADA - Medium in school
kitchen at Winnemucca, Humboldt County. (Day). This is a new county record.
(Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
A EULOPHID WASP (Aphelinus flaviventris Kurdj) - FLORIDA - Female swept from
weeds at Hialeah, Dade County, April 3, 1967, by C. E. Stegmaier. Det. by
B. D. Burks and confirmed by C. Ferriere. First record of this species for
North America. (Fla. Coop. Sur.). Parasitizes a plum aphid (Hyalopterus sp.);
known in Europe and Near East. (PPC).
FEDERAL & STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - ILLINOIS - Nymphs light, moving into corn, soybeans, hay fields,
and pastures throughout State. (Ins. Sur. Bul.). WISCONSIN - Heavy in sandy
sections of central area and in Green and La Crosse Counties; very light in other
areas. Melanoplus femurrubrum nymphs dominant, up to 50 percent in Some areas.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Economic in several counties. Infestations
scattered through State. Most economic infestations in central and southern
west-central districts; ranged 12-72 per square yard. Up to 15 per square yard
in some widely scattered southwest district fields, but less than 2 per square
yard in most counties. Some scattered economic populations in east-central
district. Averaged 3 per square yard in east-central district and northern half
of northwest district. M. femurrubrum dominant in most areas. M. bivittatus, M.
differentialis, and M. packardii very low. M. bivittatus dominant in Red River
Valley but only averaged 2 per Square yard. ~Slant-face Species in grassy alfalfa
and roadside margins common; up to 20 percent of some populations. Alfalfa
primary host. Roadside and field margins important host sites in some areas.
Damage generally very light. Some movement into soybeans and corn, but feeding
damage important only in Big Stone, Chippewa, and Swift Counties. Epicauta
pennsylvanica, an egg predator, generally low in most fields surveyed; moderate
in southwest district. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). NORTH DAKOTA - Adults light in south-
eastern Cass County; up to 15 per square yard in soybean field margins, up to 6
per square yard in some alfalfa. M. bivittatus, M. femurrubrun, and Chorthippus
curtipennis dominant. Noneconomic. (Brandvik). SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults heavy in
Davison, Sanborn, eastern Douglas, southwestern Buffalo, and eastern Jerauld
Counties; noneconomic in other areas. M. sanguinipes, M. femurrubrum, and M.
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bivittatus dominant. (Davidson). Economic on cropland along Cheyenne River in
Fall River, Custer, and Pennington Counties. M. differentialis, M. bivittatus,
M. sSanguinipes, and M. femurrubrum dominant. (Zimmerman, Aug. 18). Heaviest in
Haakon County west of MisSouri River; damaging corn, cane, and alfalfa.
Economic in portions of 10 other counties. Heaviest in Aurora and Miner Counties
east of Missouri River; light in Lake and Moody Counties. M. differentialis,
M. femurrubrum, M. bivittatus, and M. sanguinipes dominant. (Zimmerman,
Davidson). Adults heavy in alfalfa southeast of Spearfish, Lawrence County;
range 25-30 per square yard on field margins, 15-25 within fields. M.
femurrubrum, M. bivittatus, and M. differentialis dominant. (Jones). NEBRASKA -
Damage moderate to border rows of Hall County corn field; M. differentialis
dominant. (Munson et al.). Heavy, up to 30 per square yard, on weedy rangeland
in southern Kimball County. (Hagen). MISSOURI - M. femurrubrum adults and
nymphs light in soybean field margins, damage very light. (Munson). KANSAS -
M. differentialis ranged up to 20 per square yard along alfalfa margins and
Other Species ranged 4-8 per square yard in pastures in Barton County. (Martinez).
NEW MEXICO - Cooperative control program on approximately 500,000 acres begun
August 21 in Lincoln County. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.). Ranged 2-10 per square foot
on rangeland and weeds in Valencia County; mostly adults, eggs being laid.
Causing concern in crop areas. (Heninger). UTAH - Camnula pellucida adults
moderate in meadows in Dry Lake, Cache County; 10 percent nymphs. (Knowlton).
OREGON - M. Sanguinipes and C. pellucida damaging many vegetable and flower
gardens in Roseburg, Douglas County. Adults varied 2-9 per square yard on range-
land in area during July. (Vertrees, Aug. 19).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Most larvae and adults being
taken in central area from Tampa to Winter Garden, Orlando, and Merritt Island.
Larvae and adults taken mostly on guava at Daytona Beach, most northern locality
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GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - MICHIGAN - No finds in State. (Turner, Moore).
PENNSYLVANIA - Males collected in 38 of 16,000 traps in unsprayed forest areas
of Pike, Wayne, Monroe, Northampton, and Bucks Counties. (Eckess, Aug. 12).
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) - FLORIDA - Adults collected
from soil at Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, August 23, 1967. Det. by D. R.
Smith. This is a new county record. (Fuller, Crews).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - FLORIDA - Adult trapped at oil station
along highway and another in northwestern Dania, Broward County. (Creamer, Weaver,
Aug. 22). VIRGINIA - Light on soybeans in Westmoreland and Richmond Counties.
(Isakson). MICHIGAN - Adults decreased sharply in traps throughout State.
Number of adults taken in traps by county: Calhoun, 310 in 557; Wayne, 30 in
10,455; Monroe and Lenawee, 13 in 603; Berrien, 10 in 846 traps. (Moore, Turner).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - ARIZONA - Treatments continue in Yuma
County, moths and larvae increased in Southern area. Experimental plots treated
after boll infestations ranged 50-80 percent; up to 90 percent of green bolls
and blooms infested in untreated fields. Increasing in Graham County; damaging
blooms in some areas of Pinal and Maricopa Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW
MEXICO - Larvae infesting 87 percent of bolls in southern Dona Ana County field;
lighter in fields farther north in Rio Grande Valley. Most infestations ranged
0-6 percent south of Las Cruces. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
RANGE CATERPILLAR (Hemileuca oliviae) - NEW MEXICO - Control program completed
in Union, Harding, and Colfax Counties. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Vegetables - SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG (Nezara viridula) very light in most vege-
table farms and adjacent weeds throughout Oahu. Mostly nymphs medium on Swiss
chard in Waimea on Hawaii Island; very light on other crops. Nymphs and adults
light in backyard bean plantings in Waikapu on Maui; 80 percent of adults bore
eggs of a TACHINA FLY (Trichopoda pennipes var. pilipes). (Jackson et al.).
DIAMONDBACK MOTH (Plutella xylostella) larvae caused Light damage to 3 acres of
cauliflower and broccoli in Kula, Maui. (Tsuha). CABBAGE WEBWORM (Helulla roga-
talis) heavy on young daikon seedlings on Honolulu farm; 75 percent damage to —
terminals. Noneconomic in other daikon-growing areas on Oahu. (Okimoto, Funasaki).
POTATO TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) larvae light and adults heavy in egg-
plant field in Waimanalo, Oahu; adults averaged 8 per plant. (Funasaki, Higa).
Shade Trees - KOU LEAFWORM (Ethmia colonella) larvae numerous, damage heavy to
kou (Cordia subcordata) in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Island. (Yoshioka).
General Pests - CHINESE ROSE BEETLE (Adoretus Sinicus) heavily damaging small
Soybean and Snap bean plantings in Waikapu and Kahului, Maui. Adults moderate
at night lights in Makawao. Damage heavy to pigeon pea in Waialua; light to corn
in Waianae, Waimanalo, and Koko Head; light to heavy on ornamentals in scattered
areas. (Miyahira et al.).
Beneficial Insects - CONVERGENT LADY BEETLE (Hippodamia convergens) adults found
at 10,000 feet elevation on Mauna Kea, Hawaii Island. This aphid predator, -
reintroduced into State and released on Oahu in 1963, now known to occur only on
Haleakala, Maui, at 9,000 feet and on Mauna Kea. No releases made on these
islands. (Yoshioka).
Miscellaneous - Surveillance and bait treatments for GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL
(Achatina fulica) continue in Kona, Hawaii Island, and Wahiawa, Kauai; 800+
shails killed to date in Kona. (Yoshioka). Adults of a FLEAHOPPER (Spanogonicus
albofasciatus) medium to heavy on pigweed on parsley farm at Koko Head, Oahu;
noneconomic. (Funasaki).
CORRECTIONS
CEIR 17(24):524 - INSECT DETECTION - ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - OHIO -
Should read ILLINOIS - Warren, Henderson, Mercer, Boone, McHenry, and Mason
Counties. (p. 506).
CEIR 17(29):643 - DUSKY SAP BEETLE (Carpohilus lugubris) should read (Carpophilus
lugubris). aK
CEIR 17(33):766 - PEAR PSYLLA (Pyslla pyricola) should read (Psylla pyricola).
CEIR 17(33):774 - HAWAII INSECT REPORT - Turf - (Spanagonicus albofasciatus)
should read (Spanogonicus albofasciatus).
CEIR 17(34):794 - MOSQUITOES - TEXAS - Urotaenia spp. should read Uranotania spp.
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Preparation of Notes for Cooperative Economic Insect Report
Requests have been received relative to the type of information desired for the
Cooperative Economic Insect Report and suggestions made for revision in the format.
The report will be reorganized on a principal crop basis. This will simplify
present format and make the material more accessible and useful. It is hoped
this approach will also stimulate greater participation by pointing out lack of
reporting on individual crop problems. Efforts will be made to evaluate and pre-
sent the information in ways to make it more useful in insect control.
Forecasting statements will be developed wherever field reports Support such ac-
tion. Reporters are encouraged to include this vitally important information in
their notes. Emphasis of the Cooperative Economic Insect Report will be on the
important insect problems of a regional nature, notes on routine insect occurrence
will be kept to a minimum. Routine notes submitted on common insects will be
added to the National insect files as warranted, however.
The following guidelines are suggested for preparation of notes. It is realized
that all of the information outlined will not be available in each situation, but
give the following information when possible.
1. Common (if available) and scientific name of Species involved. Stages
of insect involved. (If a taxonomic problem exists, it should be
noted).
2. Location (definite, recognized area within state, such as region,
county or town), date, name of observer or reporter. If note is for
period other than current reporting period, give date of observation.
3. Host involved, scope and extent of infestation in number of counties,
acres, trees, animals, etc. Also stage of host.
4. Quantitative evaluation of infestation according to recognized survey
methods. Where such methods are not available, give numerical data
such aS number per linear foot, per plant, per sweep or per animal.
These data should be based on a representative sampling. An adjectival
rating should be accompanied by a numerical rating.
5. Estimation of extent of injury or damage.
6. Comparisons with previous infestations, outlook or predictions for
future infestations, unusual influences.
7. Status of natural or applied control.
8. When reporting new State, United States, or North America records, in-
clude the above information insofar as applicable, as well as name of
taxonomist making determination.
Examples of notes including these data are as follows:
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - Egg populations have reached point
where protective sprays are warranted in 10 percent of apple orchards in
Knox County. Counts on June 30 Showed O to 4.8 live mites per leaf and
0 to 37.6 eggs per leaf. Further increase and spread expected with
continued favorable weather. (Jackson, July 2).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - Oviposition and hatch practi-
cally complete in central counties. Fifty egg masses per 100 stalks in
northwest area. In southern counties, all corn 35 inches or taller, 70
to 100 percent infested with 2 to 22 larvae per stalk. Larvae from first
to third instar. (Smith).
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Coopera tive
ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
Survey and Detection Operations
Plant Pest Control Division
Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 September 8, 1967 Number 36
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
ARMYWORM moth increase heavy on southern Eastern Shore of Maryland. SPOTTED
ALFALFA APHID serious threat to new stands of alfalfa in Arkansas Valley of
Colorado. (pp. 829, 830).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER heavier than usual in Hudson Valley of New York and throughout
Rhode Island (p. 830); problem on peppers in Michigan (p. 835). FALL ARMYWORM
moths numerous in New York's Hudson Valley, larvae damaged late corn in areas of
Mississippi and Nebraska. (p. 830). CABBAGE LOOPER moths heavy in light traps at
Tunica and Rolling Fork, Mississippi, and Waco, Texas. (p. 843).
LYGUS BUGS threat to alfalfa seed production in Arkansas Valley of Colorado.
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BOLL WEEVIL heavy in central and northern Alabama; migration heavy in counties
outside regularly infested area of Tennessee; continues heavy in Florence area of
South Carolina. (p. 833).
FALL WEBWORM heavy on various shade and forest trees in areas of Wisconsin, Iowa,
and New Mexico, and pecans in Oklahoma. RED-HEADED PINE SAWFLY damage more
serious and extensive this year in Minnesota. (pp. 836, 837, 838).
FACE FLY increasing on beef and dairy herds in Michigan, annoying cattle in Wis-
consin and Missouri. (p. 838). HORN FLY heavy on some cattle in Oklahoma and
Mississippi. (p. 839).
Detection
New State records include a DARKLING BEETLE in Alabama (p. 842) and COMSTOCK
MEALYBUG in California (p. 837).
For new county and island records, see page 842.
Special Reports
Distribution of Giant Hornet (map). (p. 844).
Reports in this issue are for week ending September 1 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Insects Affecting
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Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers........ 835 Man and Animalds...............00.6 838
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Hawaii Insect Report..... LOO OOOO. COCO EG H.0.6 EOD UNO G0.0.0 APEC Od d.9-0.0 0 842
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WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK
SEPTEMBER 1967
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for September calls for temperatures to
average below Seasonal normals from the Continental Divide to the Appalachians
except for near to above normal over the northern Plains. Above normal temper-
atures are predicated west of the Continental Divide while near normal values
are in prospect east of the Appalachians where large fluctuations are anticipated.
Precipitation is expected to exceed normal east of the Appalachians, as well as
in the Gulf Coast States, Colorado and New Mexico. Subnormal precipitation is
indicated over the Midwest and the northern Plains as well as over the inter-
mountain region and-south Pacific coast. Rainfall amounts equaling or exceeding
normal are indicated for the Pacific Northwest where unusually dry conditions
have prevailed this summer. In other unspecified areas, near normal amounts are
in prospect.
Weather forecast given here is based on the official 30-day "Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
Weather continued on page 841.
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SPECIAL INSECTS CF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - MARYLAND - Moth increase heavy in blacklight
trap at Snow Hill; over 100 per night. No damage noted. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
GEORGIA - Larvae infesting fescue lawn in Coweta County. (Hamilton). Adults
numerous on Clarke County Bermuda grass lawn. (Nolan). NEBRASKA - In less than 1
percent of corn ears checked in Dawson County. (Pruess, Jha).
ASTER LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - COLORADO - Decreasing, averaged 2 per
20 square feet, in all Arkansas Valley lettuce fields. Aster yellows ranged up
to 20 percent (averaged 9) in advanced lettuce fields. (Schweissing).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - ARIZONA - Very light in Cochise County, light in
Pinal and Yuma County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - In some alfalfa
in Las Cruces area and in northern Dona Ana County. (Elson). COLORADO - Infesting
all Arkansas Valley corn; ranged from less than 1 to 55 percent (average 23).
(Schweissing). NEBRASKA - Very light in Dawson County; ears about 1 percent
infested. (Pruess, Jha). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 25-50 per 100 sweeps on Payne County
alfalfa; averaged 4 per 25 peanut plants in Bryan County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
ARKANSAS - No economic infestations on Soybeans in Southwest area. (Boyer).
Infestations declined, few fields treated in southeast area. (Barnes). MISSIS-
SIPPI - Light in some Yazoo and Tunica County soybean fields; some pod damage
but seattered and noneconomic. (Kincade). Light and noneconomic in 5 Quitman
County soybean fields. (Dinkins, Young). GEORGIA - Light to moderate on southern
area Soybeans. (French). VIRGINIA - Occasional larva in soybeans in Greensville,
Southampton, Nansemond, and Isle of Wight Counties; few in peanuts in Isle of
Wight, Greensville, and Southampton Counties. Larval damage 5 percent in 0.5-acre
field of burley tobacco in Washington County. (Isakson, Derting). MARYLAND -
Ears infested 50 percent in untreated sweet corn in Montgomery County; up to 80
percent in Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEW JERSEY - Increasing on
lettuce throughout State. Adults increasing in blacklight traps in most areas.
Time interval between sprays should be 2-3 days. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). NEW YORK -
Very light on sweet corn throughout Hudson Valley area; less than 1 moth per trap
night. Larval infestations averaged 6 percent on margins, less than 1 percent in
center of New Paltz sweet corn field. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 28). RHODE ISLAND -
Heavier than usual throughout State. (Mathewson et al., Aug. 25).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - COLORADO - Infesting all Arkansas Valley
sorghum fields. (Schweissing). OKLAHOMA - Heavy on Johnston County grain sorghum.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Declining. High in very few southern county
corn fields. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - TEXAS - Ranged 50-200 per linear foot on research
wheat plots at BuShland, Potter County. (Daniels, Aug. 28).
PICKLEWORM (Diaphania nitidalis) - GEORGIA - Killing cucurbit plants by mining
petioles, stems, and fruit in Spalding County. (Dupree).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - DELAWARE - Adults and nymphs numerous on lima
beans in southern Kent and Sussex Counties. (McCreary). MARYLAND - Very light
in 15 alfalfa fields in Frederick and Queen Annes Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
VIRGINIA - Nymphs averaged 3 per sweep on Nottoway County alfalfa. (Isakson).
MICHIGAN - Widespread in 6 Washtenaw and Livingston County alfalfa fields; injury
noticeable on some crops. (Dowdy). WISCONSIN - Adults and nymphs numerous in
many Southern alfalfa fields. As many as 30 per Sweep common. Nymphs numerous
on Rock County lima beans primarily along margins. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA -
Averaged about 2 per 10 sweeps in Burt County alfalfa. (Keith, Schalk).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - NEW MEXICO - Decreasing, less than
0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon per 50 Sweeps in alfalfa north of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County;
very light in alfalfa in Roswell area, Chaves County. (Elson, Mathews). ARIZONA -
Averaged 400 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa in San Simon area, Cochise County. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.). UTAH - Common in Delta area of Millard County; no conspicuous
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damage. (Davis, Knowlton). COLORADO - Ranged 10-5,000 per 100 sweeps throughout
Arkansas Valley on alfalfa. Serious threat to new stands. (Schweissing).
NEBRASKA - Averaged 2.5 per 100 sweeps on Burt County alfalfa. (Schalk, Keith).
MICHIGAN - Very low in 6 Washtenaw and Livingston County alfalfa fields. (Dowdy).
VIRGINIA - Ranged 50-100 per 10 sweeps on Nottoway County alfalfa. (Isakson).
TOBACCO BUDWORM (Heliothis virescens) - MICHIGAN - Light in Lenawee and Monroe
County blacklight traps. First catch of season. (Newman).
TOMATO HORNWORM (Manduca quinquemaculata) - COLORADO - Moths low in Arkansas
Valley light traps; larvae noneconomic in tomato fields. (Schweissing).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - RHODE ISLAND - Heavier than usual
throughout State. (Mathewson et al., Aug. 25). NEW YORK - Moths heavier than
usual in light traps and on sweet corn in Hudson Valley; larvae increasing in
ears. Infestations ranged-up to 20 percent in whorl stage sweet corn at Hurley;
none in treated fields. Larval infestation averaged 3 percent in untreated sweet
corn planting at Poughkeepsie and 2.4 percent in treated field at New Paltz.
Second-brood larvae in Monroe County corn. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt., Aug. 28). MARYLAND -
Infestation averaged 37 percent on 17 farms sampled in Frederick County; second
generation heavy in 4 fields. Lighter in Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
WISCONSIN - Infested up to 8 percent of ear tips on Rock and Iowa County sweet
corn. Second-generation larvae first through third instar. Moths light in
blacklight traps at most locations. Controls continue at many locations. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.). SOUTH DAKOTA - Second to fifth instars on Yankton and Lincoln County
corn; up to 4 per cob in untreated fields. (Jones).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - NEW YORK - Moths numerous in Hudson Valley
light trap; larval infestation 10 percent on sweet corn at New Paltz. (N.Y. Wkly.
Rpt., Aug. 28). PENNSYLVANIA - Very light, scattered infestations on southern
area corn; no Serious damage to date. (Gesell). MARYLAND - Generally light.
Frederick County field 84 percent infested; controls applied. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
VIRGINIA - Larvae damaging late-planted Albermarle County corn. (Isakson, Butler).
GEORGIA - Moderate on Mitchell County corn. (Lee). MISSISSIPPI - Heavy population
severely damaged young, late-planted corn in Oktibbeha County. (Pitre). OKLA-
HOMA - In all terminals of late corn in Jackson County; moderate in Marshall
County grain sorghum. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Heavy on late Saunders
County corn; mostly grown larvae in 24 percent of plants in one field. (Keith).
SORGHUM WEBWORM (Celama sorghiella) - ARKANSAS - Very heavy, averaged 100 per
head, in Miller County grain Sorghum. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 3
larvae and 4 pupae per head in Johnston County grain sorghum. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WESTERN BEAN CUTWORM (Loxagrotis albicosta) - NEBRASKA - Larvae up to 25 per 25
corn plants (averaged about 3) in 65 DawSon County fields. (Pruess, Jha). Pupa-
tion beginning. (Hagen).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - KANSAS - Abundance survey completed in 21
northeastern counties. D. virgifera most numerous in 14, D. longicornis most
numerous in 6 counties. _D. undecimpunctata howardi light in I7 counties. Total
beetles per plant for all species ranged 0.8-4.9. (Simpson, Wilde, Clark).
NEBRASKA - D. virgifera adults ranged 0-45 per 25 ears; averaged 13 per 25 ears
in 65 fields of DawSon County corn (Pruess, Jha); ranged 9-15 per plant in Saunders
County corn field (Keith, Jansen). SOUTH DAKOTA - D. virgifera and D. longicornis
adults dominant on Yankton and Lincoln County corn; ranged 2-22 per plant and
averaged 3-5 per stalk. D. undecimpunctata howardi very light. (Jones). WIS-
CONSIN - D. longicornis counts continue high in Southern counties; prevalent in
some alfalfa near previously infested corn. Counties with unusually high numbers
of D. longicornis: Crawford, Buffalo, Pepin, Pierce, St. Croix, Rock, Richland,
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Vernon, Iowa, Green, Grant, Lafayette, Sauk, Dane, Columbia, Green Lake, Dodge,
Winnebago, La Crosse, and Trempealeau. D. virgifera predominated in several
fields in counties bordering Mississippi River and in areas in central part of
State where other species not found. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). OHIO - D. longicornis
adults exceeded 1.5 per plant in 17 of 37 fields in northwestern and north-central
counties; 3+ per plant in 9 and averaged 10+ per plant in 3 of remaining 20 fields.
D. undecimpunctata howardi lighter; ranged 1-5 per 10 plants in 11 fields, none
in ields. (Rose).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEBRASKA - Scattered infestations in North
Platte Valley. Some controls still applied. (Hagen). COLORADO - T. urticae light
to moderate in some Arkansas Valley corn and none to very light on Larimer County
corn; decreasing in all areas of Arkansas Valley except Prowers County.
(Schweissing, Alldredge).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - GEORGIA - Light on golf greens in Decatur
County. (French).
AN OLETHREUTID MOTH (Bactra verutana chrysea) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae and pupae
heavy on 5 acres of nutgrass at Orland, Glenn County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A SOD WEBWORM (Crambus sp.) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on lawns in Altus, Jackson County.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
A FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema sp.) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on dichondra lawns
at Escondido, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A FALSE CHINCH BUG (Nysius sp.) - NEVADA - Heavy in yards, lots, and rangeland in
southern Washoe County. (Lukens et al.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - NEVADA - Larvae and adults heavy in Clark
County alfalfa hay. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.). Light to medium in Lake Valley, Lincoln
County. (Miller). ARIZONA - Heavy in Cochise, Maricopa, and Pinal County alfalfa.
Light in north Gila Valley, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Up to
15 per 50 sweeps in alfalfa north of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County; ranged 6-8 per
25 sweeps in Roswell area, Chaves County. (Elson, Mathews). COLORADO - Increased
in most areas of Arkansas Valley past 14 days. Larvae as high as 800-1,000 per
100 sweeps in some alfalfa; adults very numerous in many fields. (Schweissing).
NEBRASKA - Larvae abundant, ranged 2-12 (averaged about 7) per 10 Sweeps,on al-
falfa checked in Burt County. (Keith, Schalk). IOWA - Larvae averaged 3 per 10
sweeps on southeast area alfalfa. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - IOWA - Larvae averaged 5 per 10 sweeps in
southeast area alfalfa. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - About 2 per 10 sweeps on
Burt County alfalfa. (Keith, Schalk).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - COLORADO - Adults and larvae continue to appear
in small numbers in Pueblo, Crowley, Otero, and Larimer Counties. (Schweissing,
Alldredge). IOWA - No adults or larvae in 100-sweep samples in 6 Lee County
fields. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Remains very low in 6 Washtenaw and Living-
ston County alfalfa fields. (Dowdy). MARYLAND - Averaged 0.3 adult and 0.3 larva
per sweep in 10 Frederick County fields sampled; one field with 2 larvae per
Sweep. In Queen Annes County, one field with 1 adult and 1 larva per sweep; none
in 4 other fields. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Adults ranged 5-7 per 10
Sweeps in alfalfa in Nottoway County; no larvae. (Isakson). MISSISSIPPI - Adults
active on ground in Pontotoe County alfalfa fields; averaged 3 per 20 square feet
in soil trash samples. Collected 9 larvae in 150 sweeps. No eggs in 200 stems
examined. (Pitre).
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CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - NEBRASKA - Adults per 10 sweeps in Burt County
alfalfa: D. virgifera 2-4, D. undecimpunctata howardi 1-2, D. longicornis 0-1.
(Keith, Schalk).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - NEW MEXICO - Decreasing, less than 0.25 to 0.5
teaspoon per 50 Sweeps in alfalfa north of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County; very light
in Roswell area, Chaves County. (Elson, Mathews). COLORADO - Averaged 300-400
per 100 sweeps in Arkansas Valley alfalfa. (Schweissing). NEBRASKA - Light, 2-5
per 10 sweeps, on Burt County alfalfa. (Keith, Schalk). IOWA - Increasing on
southeast area alfalfa, ranged 28-65 per 10 sweeps. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN -
Low in alfalfa, 10+ per sweep unusual in southern half of State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MICHIGAN - Remains relatively low in 6 Washtenaw and Livingston County alfalfa
fields. (Dowdy). MARYLAND - Spotty in Frederick County; of 10 fields sampled, 3
had 25 or more per sweep and 7 had none. Very light in Queen Annes County. (U.
Md., Ent. Dept.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - UTAH - Ranged 3-12 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa at Richmond,
Cache County. (Knowlton). ARIZONA - Increasing on Cochise County alfalfa. Range
350-400 per 100 sweeps in Stewart district, Cochise County. Heavy in Yuma and
Maricopa Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Ranged 0-10 per 50 Sweeps
north of Las Cruces in Dona Ana County (Elson). Ranged 8-10 per 25 Sweeps in
Roswell, Chaves County. (Elson, Mathews). COLORADO - Populations in Arkansas
Valley range 0-300 per 100 sweeps; threat to alfalfa seed production. (Schweissing).
NEBRASKA - Ranged 2-10 (averaged about 6) per 10 sweeps on Burt County alfalfa.
(Keith, Schalk). IOWA - L. lineolaris averaged 11 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa and
red clover in southeast area. (lowa Ins. Sur.).
ALFALFA PLANT BUG (Adelphocoris lineolatus) - MICHIGAN - Relatively common this
season; outnumber tarnished plant bugs in samples taken. (Dowdy). WISCONSIN -
Averages 5-10 per sweep in many Southern area alfalfa fields. Adults predominate
in most southeastern counties but late instars still common. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
NEBRASKA - Averaged about 25 per 10 sweeps on Burt County alfalfa; A. rapidus
less than 1 per 10 sweeps. (Keith, Schalk). 7
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus Spumarius) - IOWA - Adults averaged 7 per 10 Sweeps
in alfalfa and red Clover in Southeast area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN -
Adults continue numerous in most fields; range 5-15 per Sweep in most areas.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Adults common but at lower levels than indicated
for chemical control. (Dowdy). MARYLAND - Adults increasing in alfalfa; averaged
2 per sweep in 10 Frederick County fields. Adults 0-5 per sweep in 5 Queen Annes
County fields. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Light to heavy
in Cochise, Graham, Maricopa, Pinal, and Yuma County alfalfa fields. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Ranged 0-8 per 50 sweeps in alfalfa north of Las Cruces in
Dona Ana County and ranged 12-15 per 25 sweeps in alfalfa in Roswell, Chaves
County. (Elson, Mathews).
SOYBEANS
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - NEBRASKA - Ranged 4-7 (averaged 6) per 25
sweeps in Saunders County. (Keith, Jansen). ILLINOIS - Due to parasites, larvae
decreasing in central district; larvae ranged 1-2 per 25 sweeps in central and
northern districts. (111. Ins. Rpt.). MISSISSIPPI - Larvae averaged approximately
10 per foot of row in surveyed fields in Yazoo and Tunica Counties. (Kincade).
VIRGINIA - Larvae averaged 12 per 10 sweeps in Brunswick County field; ranged
0-6 per 10 sweeps in other southern area fields. (Isakson).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - VIRGINIA - Occasional larva in fields in
Greensville, Southampton, Nansemond, and Isle of Wight Counties. (Isakson).
MISSISSIPPI - Scattered infestations noneconomic in Some Quitman County fields.
(Dinkins, Young).
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A NOCTUID MOTH (Pseudoplusia includens) - ALABAMA - Larvae light to medium, leaves
"ragged", in Mobile, Baldwin, Monroe, and other southwest counties. (McQueen).
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 11 per 25 sweeps in
Saunders County. (Keith, Jansen). IOWA - Light, averaged less than 1 per 10
sweeps. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). VIRGINIA - Light in southern area, ranged 0-3 per 10
feet of row. (Isakson).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - NEBRASKA - Adults per 25 Sweeps in Saunders
County: D. undecimpunctata howardi ranged 4-10 (averaged about 8); D. virgifera
ranged 1-6 (averaged about 4); D. longicornis ranged 0-3 (averaged less than 1).
(Keith, Jansen). ay
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - VIRGINIA - Adults and larvae damaging
fields in Brunswick, Greensville, Southampton, Nansemond, and Isle of Wight
Counties. First and second instars noneconomic in Nottoway and Charlotte Counties.
(Isakson). GEORGIA - Light to moderate in southern area. (French).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOOPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARKANSAS - Light in early
soybeans. Heavy in 2 late fields in Hempstead County. Averaged 149 nymphs on 15
row feet, 48 adults in 100 sweeps, and 28 percent girdled plants in 1 field.
Heaviest of last 2 years in Coastal Plain black soil area of Hempstead County;
44 percent girdled plants in untreated check plot. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
GREEN STINK BUG (Acrosternum hilare) - MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 2 per 3 feet of row
in spots throughout 5 Soybean fields in Quitman County. (Dinkins, Young).
PEANUTS
RED-NECKED PEANUTWORM (Stegasta bosqueella) - OKLAHOMA - In 80 percent of terminals
in Johnston County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Population continues heavy in
Florence area. Adults ranged 0-39 per 100 squares and larval infestations ranged
1-87 percent in treated plots. Insufficient squares in untreated plots for counts.
(Taft et al., Aug. 30). TENNESSEE - Migration heavy in counties outside regularly
infested portion of cotton-growing area. Infestations up to 40 percent common as
far north as Dyer County; averaged 5 percent previous week. Much damage expected
if controls not applied, especially in late cotton. Close observation of late
cotton over northern area recommended. (Locke). GEORGIA - Migration increasing,
number of Squares decreasing in Spalding County. (Beckham). ALABAMA - Very heavy
in fruiting cotton in central and northern areas; controls limited by rain.
(McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Under control in south delta region. No reports of
heavy increases in field populations. Average infestation by county: Quitman 12
percent in 10 fields, Issaquena 12 percent in 18, Yazoo 8 percent in 16 fields.
(Dinkins, Young). ARKANSAS - Infested 89 percent or 4,292 of 4,816 fields compared
with 88 percent last week. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). TEXAS - Increasing in High Plains
area but lighter than in 1966; infesting 250 fields in control zone. Heaviest in
Kent County. Total of 18 fields infested above the Cap Rock compared with 91 last
year. Diapause control program to start September 5. (Rummel, Aug. 29). No
weevils found in El Paso section in area infested in 1966. (PPC South. Reg. July
Rpt.). OKLAHOMA - Infestations averaged 21 percent in Bryan County; ranged 8-39
percent in Jackson County, 8-30 percent in Grady County, and 30-40 percent in
irrigated fields in Burns Flat area, Washita County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSOURI -
Percent punctured squares ranged 10-64 in 34 of 232 scouted fields. Chemical
controls applied to portions of 15 fields or 205 acres. (Jones).
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BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Population continues heavy in Flor-
ence area. Larval infestation ranged 0-30 percent in treated plots. Live larvae
ranged 0-5 per 100 squares in treated plots. Insufficient number of Squares in
untreated plots for counts. Adults in light trap: H. zea 1,303, H. virescens 18.
(Taft et al., Aug. 30). TENNESSEE - Present in all fields surveyed in western
area; all larval stages present. Further increase expected. (Locke). GEORGIA -
Increasing in Spalding County. (Beckham). MISSISSIPPI - Remained generally light
in south delta area. Egg counts increased Sharply indicating future population
increase. Average percent infestation by county: Quitman 2 in 10 fields,
Issaquena 6 in 18 (egg counts increasing), Yazoo 3 in 16 fields (egg counts very
heavy in all fields checked; ranged 20-40 per 100 terminals). (Dinkins, Young).
ARKANSAS - Infested 86 percent or 4,140 of 4,816 fields compared with 89.5 percent
last week; moths light on sugar lines in southeast area and in light traps in
southeast and southwest areas. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Ranged 1-10 larvae
per 100 plants in 207 of 232 fields. Chemical controls applied in 45 fields total-
ing 1,066 acres. (Jones). OKLAHOMA - H. zea ranged 4-33 percent. Square damage
ranged 1-20 percent in Jackson County. Larvae averaged 5 per 100 squares in Bryan
County; heavy in Marshall County and light in Mayes County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
TEXAS - Light in Garza, Martin, Lynn, Parmer, Dawson, Cochran, Lubbock, and Yoakum
Counties in High Plains area. (Rummel, Aug. 29). ARIZONA - H. zea light in Cochise
County. Damage widespread and continues heavy in Pinal, Maricopa, and Yuma
Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (Estigmene acrea) - ARIZONA - Increasing in Maricopa, Pinal,
and Yuma Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
APHIDS - TENNESSEE - Increasing throughout western area. Conditions ideal for
further increase. (Locke).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Light in Cochise County. Counts high in
Maricopa, Pinal, and Yuma Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). MISSOURI - Ranged 1-10
per 100 plants in 172 of 232 fields scouted. (Jones).
SPIDER MITES - TENNESSEE - Unchanged since last period; conditions not favorable
for rapid increase. (Locke). GEORGIA - Light to moderate in Spalding County.
(Beckham). ARKANSAS - Increasing due to dry weather; controls applied to 37
fields. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Present in 15 of 232 scouted fields. (Jones).
SUGARBEETS
SPINACH LEAF MINER (Pegomya hyoscyami) - COLORADO - Larval damage very light to
moderate in scattered fields in Berthoud area, Larimer County. (Alldredge).
MISCELLANEOUS FIELD CROPS
BANDED SUNFLOWER MOTH (Phalonia hospes) - NORTH DAKOTA - Populations of this
species and Homoeosoma electellum down from last year. Percent heads infested
averaged 28 compared with 60 last year. Larvae per head averaged 2 compared with
9 last year. Percent infestation by county: Cass 0-80 (averaged 25), Grand
Forks 0-80 (averaged 26), Steele 0-70 (averaged 30). Average larval count per
head by county: Cass 2, Grand Forks 1.6, Steele 2.4, and Traill 2.2. H. elect-
ellum less than 1 percent of larvae found. (Brandvik). =
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POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - MICHIGAN - Problem on peppers not
abating. Fruit infestation as high as 40 percent in.unsprayed fields and 3 per-
cent or less in sprayed fields. (Janes).
GREAT BASIN WIREWORM (Ctenicera pruinina) - WASHINGTON - Light to moderate, but
severe in spots, on 100-acre potato field in Burbank, Walla Walla County.
(Onsager).
POTATO FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix cucumeris) - MICHIGAN - Continues heavy in some
potato fields. (Janes).
POTATO APHID (Macrosiphum euphorbiae) - DELAWARE - Moderate throughout 20-acre
potato field in Sussex County. (MacCreary).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - DELAWARE - Common throughout 70-acre pepper
field in Sussex County. (MacCreary).
BEANS AND PEAS
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy and damaging
beans in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (Estigmene acrea) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate and
damaging lima beans in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - DELAWARE - Damaging lima beans in Kent
and Sussex Counties; 46 larvae taken in 15 feet of row in 1 field. (MacCreary).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - NEW JERSEY - Increasing in many southern
area crucifer fields; controls advised. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). DELAWARE -
Numerous, damaging cabbage in Kent County. (MacCreary). MICHIGAN - First moths
of season in light traps. (Janes).
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on kale in
Modesto, Stanislaus County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). MARYLAND - Large increase on
cabbage and broccoli at Salisbury; on kale at Cumberland. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - COLORADO - Moths in light traps in Arkansas
Valley. Larval infestation ranged 10-60 percent (average 33) in lettuce fields.
(Schweissing). NEW JERSEY - Infesting many Cumberland County lettuce fields.
(Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
ASPARAGUS BEETLES (Crioceris spp.) - NEW JERSEY - C. asparagi and C. duodecim-—-
punctata larval damage extensive on asparagus brush in field near Pedricktown.
(Ins .-Dis. Newsltr.).
ONION THRIPS (Thrips tabaci) - COLORADO - Decreasing in all onion areas of
Arkansas Valley and Larmier County. (Schweissing, Alldredge).
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DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - MICHIGAN - Emergence decreased past few
weeks due to dry weather. (Wooley). WISCONSIN - Adults remain heavy in trap
areas; highest (73-106) at west Stoughton and Madison, Dane County, and Rolling
Ground, Crawford County; controls should continue. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA -
Total of 3 adults taken in 3 traps in Two Harbors area; none in Minnetonka area.
(Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
PLUM CURCULIO (Conotrachelus nenuphar) - WISCONSIN - Unusually heavy on apples
in Winnebago County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - COLORADO - Moderate on peaches in
Jefferson County; adults damaging ripening fruit. (Hantsbarger).
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - NEW YORK - Increasing in Monroe County,
controls effective. (N.Y. WKly. Rpt., Aug. 28). NEW JERSEY - Abundant in many
southern county apple orchards. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). OHIO - Ranged 25-75
mites per leaf in Hardin County apple orchard; some bronzing. (Rose). MICHIGAN -
Problem in some southwestern and southeastern area orchards. (Wooley).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - WISCONSIN - Half-grown larvae damaging
walnut trees in southwest area. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Full-grown larvae
on pecan trees in Muskogee County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). VIRGINIA - Larvae
damaging walnut in Washington County. (Isakson, Derting).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - OKLAHOMA - Second-generation larvae on pecan
trees in Sequoyah, Cherokee, Tulsa, and Wagoner Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on pecans in Choctaw County,
light in Mayes County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
APHIDS - OKLAHOMA - Monellia costalis averaged 100 per 100 leaves on pecans in
Johnston County, Myzocallis caryaefoliae averaged 20 per 100 leaves. (Okla.
COOM> SWS ))o
CITRUS
CITRUS THRIPS (Scirtothrips citri) - ARIZONA - Treatments continue in nurseries
to protect young terminals in Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) - FLORIDA - Adults collected on lemon leaves
at nursery along Suwannee River, Gilchrist County. (Graham, Aug. 25). This
is a new county record. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
OTHER TROP. & SUBTROP. FRUITS
A LEAFHOPPER (Oncometopia nigricans) - FLORIDA - Adults abundant on young mango
trees (Mangifera indica) at Homestead, Dade County. (Wolfenbarger, Aug. 23).
SMALL FRUITS
WESTERN GRAPE LEAF SKELETONIZER (Harrisina brillians) - ARIZONA - Heavily infested
and damaged backyard grape plantings in Huachuca City area, Cochise County.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Heavy on grapes in Las Cruces gardens, Dona
Ana County. (Durkin).
A LEAF ROLLER MOTH (Platynota stultana) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate on grape
bunches in Escalon, San Joaquin County; damaging grapes for second season. Causing
much concern due to fruit damage and extent of infestations. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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GRAPE CANE GALL MAKER (Ampeloglypter sesostris) - OHIO - Damage heavy on grapes
in vineyards on South Bass Island; lighter in Ottawa County vineyards; adults
emerging. (Still).
ORNAMENTALS
AZALEA CATERPILLAR (Datana major) - GEORGIA - Heavy on azaleas in Camden and
Clarke Counties. (Williams, Hunt).
AZALEA LEAF MINER (Gracillaria azaleella) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on azalea plants
in Danville, Contra Costa County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
AZALEA WHITEFLY (Pealius azaleae) - OHIO - Moderate to heavy on 8,000 plants in
Lake County. (Walker).
TEA SCALE (Fiorinia theae) - FLORIDA - All stages moderate on 50 percent of 200
camellias and 80 percent of 100 Burford holly plants at nursery in Longwood,
Seminole County. (Kipp).
WHITE PEACH SCALE (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona) - FLORIDA - Moderate on stems of
87 nursery plants of golden raintree (Koelreuteria sp.) at Lake Helen, Volusia
County. (Roberts, Holley, Aug. 23).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - CALIFORNIA - Eggs and larvae heavy on elm
in San Jacinto, Riverside County. This is a new county record. Adults heavy on
cottonwood in Twain Harte, Tuolumne County. Heaviest in State for past several
years. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEVADA - Damage very heavy to elms in Caliente,
Lincoln County. (Miller). UTAH - Damage heavy to elm foliage in Fillmore area,
Millard County. This is a new county record. (Roberts, Knowlton). NEW MEXICO -
Heavy on elms in Roswell, Chaves County. This is a new county record. (Chappell).
SMALLER EUROPEAN ELM BARK BEETLE (Scolytus multistriatus) - COLORADO - Heavy on
American elm near Canon City, Fremont County. (Wagner).
LOCUST BORER (Megacyllene robiniae) - OHIO - Larval mining serious problem on
black locust in Southeastern and east-central areas. (Rose).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - WISCONSIN - Heavier than normal in State; many
half-grown and some full-grown larvae. Webs larger than usual. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
IOWA - Heavy on elm, ash, and walnut in southeast area; up to 5 webs on some
trees. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Heavy on Shade trees at Fort Stanton,
Lincoln County; ranged 10-20 webs per tree on walnut. (Heninger).
BOXELDER LEAF ROLLER (Gracillaria negundella) - CALIFORNIA - Severe on boxelder
in Alturas, Modoc County; browning widespread. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
COMSTOCK MEALYBUG (Pseudococcus comstocki) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on fruitless
mulberry trees (Morus Sp.) in Porterville, Tulare County. Collected by E. Crew
August 23, 1967. Det. by G. Buxton, verified by D. Miller. This is a new
State record. Delimiting survey shows many mulberry trees and very few catalpa
trees infested. Mulberry severely damaged. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) - OKLAHOMA - Damage heavy in
ornamental pine plantings in Mayes County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
ENGRAVER BEETLES (Ips spp.) - GEORGIA - Heavy on pines in Worth and Tift
Counties. (French).
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SARATOGA SPITTLEBUG (Aphrophora saratogensis) - MINNESOTA - Total of 35 heavily
infested acres on 4 plantations in Big Sandy Lake area near McGregor sprayed for
adult control August 17-19. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
COCONUT SCALE (Aspidiotus destructor) - PENNSYLVANIA - Heavy on spruce in Delaware
County. Det. by G. B. Sleesman. (Gesell, Aug. 2). This is second location in
county where this scale insect has been collected on spruce. (Sleesman) .
Reported in CEIR 17(18):117 as new State record. (PPC).
HOWARD SCALE (Ee nees howardi) - FLORIDA - Infesting redbay at Cedar
Key, Levy Count (Ascoli, Aug. 24). New Division of Plant Industry host
record. (Fla. ae Sur.).
AN APHID (Eulachnus agilis) - OHIO - Increasing on Scotch pine in northeastern
area; needle drop heavy in many plantations. (Campbell, Balderston).
RED-HEADED PINE SAWFLY (Neodiprion lecontei) - MINNESOTA - Damage more serious
and extensive this year, especially in Moose Lake and Willow River area; 8-acre
jack pine plantation completely defoliated and moderate to heavy on several
nearby plantations with light damage to Norway pine in 2 other areas. Damage
heavy and spotted on roadside jack pine from Hinckley to Barnum along U.S.
Highway 61. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
INTRODUCED PINE SAWFLY (Diprion similis) - OHIO - Late larvae common throughout
50-acre Scotch pine planting in Lake County. (Campbell, Balderston). MINNESOTA -
Larvae damaging white pine in St. Paul area. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - LOUISIANA - Larvae et Anopheles crucians, Aedes vexans, A. sollicitans,
Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, . Salinarius, and Psorophora confinnis taken
in Jefferson Parish August 18- bse “p, >. confinnis and A. sollicitans adults in-
creasing in light traps. (Stokes) ~ WISCONSIN - Annoyance light in most areas,
cool temperatues decreasing mosquito activity. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA -
Decreasing in traps in Metropolitan Mosquito Control District; 2,669 females
taken August 19-26 lowest since June 24. Egg hatches of 30 and 55 percent from
submerged test soil samples indicate fall diapause underway. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
UTAH - Annoying about farms and communities in Cache County and in Corinne and
Penrose area, Box Elder County. (Knowlton).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - MARYLAND - Ranged 2-25 per animal on 9 Frederick
County dairy herds. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MICHIGAN - Adults increasing on many
beef and dairy herds in central area; up to 50+ (average 30) per face on some
animals in Shiawassee County beef herd August 28. (Dowdy). WISCONSIN - Numerous
in some areas; slight annoyance to cattle throughout State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MISSOURI - Ranged up to 55 (averaged 16.5) per head on 30 cows in large Atchison
County herd and ranged 1-14 (averaged 7.78) per head on 15 calves. (Munson) .
NEBRASKA - Ranged 2-18 (averaged 7.4) and 0-7 (averaged 3.0) per face on 2 herds
near Lincoln, Lancaster County. (Perdue). WASHINGTON - Adult taken in
Okanogan County August 18. (Pennell).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 12 cases reported in U.S. August
27-September 2 as follows: TEXAS - Crockett 1, Val Verde 1, Real 1, Terrell 2,
Brewster 5, Pecos 1, Kimble 1. Total of 112 cases reported in portion of
Barriers Zone in Republic of Mexico as follows: Baja California 5, Territorio
sur de Baja California 24, Sonora 17, Chihuahua 34, Coahuila 25, Nuevo Leon 3,
Tamaulipas 4. Total of 93 cases reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone.
Barrier Zone is area where eradication operation underway to prevent establish-
ment of self-sustaining population in U. S. Sterile screw-worm flies released:
Texas 34,064,000; Arizona 200,000; Mexico 83,550,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
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HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - MARYLAND - Up to 150 per animal on 9 Frederick
County dairy herds, heavy in untreated heifer and calf lot. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 1,000 per animal on 140 head of untreated cattle in Yazoo
County; averaged 500-600 per head on 60 untreated heifers. (Hoelscher).
MISSOURI - Ranged 10-400 (averaged 132) per head on 30 cows in Atchison County
herd and 20-60 (averaged 36) per animal on 15 calves. (Munson). OKLAHOMA -
Averaged 800 per head on cows, 1,000 per head on yearlings, and 1,250 per head
on 2-year-old steers in Payne County; ranged 400-500 per head on cows in Major
County. Heavy in Noble and Mayes Counties, moderate in Cleveland County. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Generally light in Lancaster County. (Campbell). UTAH -
Ranged 10-75 per head on cattle in Franklin Basin and Logan Canyon, Cache County.
(Knowlton) .
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - MARYLAND - Ranged 1-25 per animal in 9
Frederick County dairy herds. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). WISCONSIN - Severely
annoying cattle on warm days. Activity generally reduced due to cooler weather
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Ranged 20-25, 10-15, and 10-15 per leg on 3 groups
of feedlot cattle in Lancaster County; ranged 5-10 and 10-15 per leg on 2
pasture herds. (Campbell). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 6-8 per head on dairy cattle in
Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
TABANID FLIES - NEW MEXICO - Tabanus spp. heavy on horses and cattle in Eddy
County (Marek). OKLAHOMA - Tabanus spp. ranged up to 60 per head in east-central
counties; averaged 0.5 per head in Noble County; moderate in Mayes County.
Chrysops spp. heavy in east-central area. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BLACK FLIES (Simulium spp.) - GEORGIA - Heavy in Okefenokee Swamp. (Snoddy).
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - UTAH - Annoying about many Garden City
and Lakota homes and farms in Rich County and some Logan Canyon campgrounds in
Cache County. (Knowlton).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae decreasing and nymphs
increasing in Cherokee and Muskogee Counties; range up to 1,000 per 25-foot
drag. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CHIGGER MITES (Eutrombicula spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Annoying in eastern half of State.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CHICKEN MITE (Dermanyssus gallinae) - MISSISSIPPI - Very heavy in Oktibbeha
County caged layer operations. Controls applied. (Combs).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - NEBRASKA - Ranged 1-8 (averaged 4) per 10 sweeps on Burt County
alfalfa. (Keith, Schalk). NEW MEXICO - Ranged 3-5 per 50 sweeps in alfalfa north
of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County. (Elson). TEXAS - Hippodamia convergens pre-
daceous on greenbug in wheat research plots at Bushland, Potter County. (Daniels,
Aug. 28). VIRGINIA - H. convergens adults and larvae abundant in alfalfa in
Nottoway County; ranged 10-20 per 10 sweeps. (Isakson).
DAMSEL BUGS (Nabis spp.) - NEBRASKA - Averaged about 2 per 10 sweeps on Burt
County alfalfa. (Keith, Schalk).
FLOWER BUGS (Orius spp.) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 1-3 per 10 sweeps on Burt County
alfalfa. (Keith, Schalk).
LACEWINGS - NEBRASKA - Ranged 1-3 (averaged 2) per 10 sweeps on Burt County
alfalfa. (Keith, Schalk). IOWA - Larvae and adults abundant in alfalfa in
southeast area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
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FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - CALIFORNIA - Melanoplus sanguinipes defectus moderate on range-
land in Temecula, Riverside County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEW MEXICO - Control
program on Lincoln County rangeland about complete; control excellent on Nogal
Mesa and very good on lower areas. (Eubank). Mainly M. lakinus heavy on
flowers and vegetables at Carrizozo and Capitan, Lincoln County. (Heninger).
COLORADO - Found along sorghum field borders and margins in Adams County, up to
25 per square yard. (Lesser). WYOMING - Generally widespread throughout
State this season; little interest in control exhibited by ranchers due to
abundance of grass. MONTANA - Economic in portions of Yellowstone, Carbon,
Big Horn, and Treasure Counties during July. Heavy in scattered areas of
Hill, Blaine, Phillips, and Chouteau Counties. M. bivittatus heavy in borrow
pits and margins adjoining southern Hill and northern Choutean Counties. (PPC
West. Reg.). NORTH DAKOTA - Adult survey completed in 30 counties. Threatening
cropland in eastern Morton and Grant Counties, northern Sioux, southern Burleigh,
and western Emmons Counties; M. differentialis dominant. Threatening small
area of eastern McHenry and western Pierce Counties, M. sanguinipes dominant.
Threatening northern sandhills area of Ransom and Richland Counties; includes
cropland and about 7,500 acres of rangeland. M. bivittatus dominant cropland
species in area. Grasshoppers light in west-central Golden Valley, eastern
Dunn, eastern Adams, Southeast Hettinger, eastern Ransom, northern Richland,
and southeastern Cass Counties, and parts of Grant, Morton, Sioux, and Emmons
Counties. (Brandvik). NEBRASKA - Ranged 10-15 per square yard of rangeland
in Sioux and Dawes Counties. (Hagen, Andersen). Ranged 2-5 per 25 sweeps on
Saunders County soybeans. (Keith, Jansen). IOWA - M. femurrubrum common in
alfalfa and clover field margins in southeast area; ranged 1-8 per 10 sweeps.
(Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN - M. femurrubrum very low in most southeastern
county alfalfa; average O-l per square yard in most fields; up to 3 per square
yard in some southeastern county fields. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Larvae from pomegranate in
dooryard at St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, August 24, for new host record.
(Carroll). Adults trapped at Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County,
August 23-29. (Pott).
CITRUS BLACKFLY (Aleurocanthus woglumi) - MEXICO - Biological Control Zone -
Inspections of 23,217 trees on 91 properties in 4 municipios in southern
Tamaulipas found 5,721 infested trees on 29 properties. Chemical Control Zone —
Inspections of 58,912 trees on 914 properties in Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas found
70 infested trees on 3 properties one mile northeast of Linares, Nuevo Leon.
First and second sprays made on 1,681 trees on 2 properties; third spray applied
to 5,048 trees on 6 other properties at Linares. Inspections of 1,536 trees on™
116 properties in Baja California and Sonora found 2 infested properties involv-
ing about 2 acres at Hermosillo, Sonora. Infested leaves removed and destroyed.
First control application made on these 2 properties. (PPC Mex. Reg., July iMioE 5) =
TEXAS - Inspections negative in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Starr Counties during July.
(PPC South. Reg.).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - NEW YORK - Single adult trapped in Barton
Township, Tioga County. This iS a new county record. NEW JERSEY - Single adult
collected in Port Elizabeth area of Union County. This is a new county record.
(PPC East. Reg., July Rpt.).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - MICHIGAN - Still no males taken this season.
Final checks being made; traps being dismantled. (Moore)
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - GEORGIA - Found for first time in Franklin
County. SOUTH CAROLINA - Trapped for first time in Horry County. (PPC South.
Reg., July Rpt.). KENTUCKY - Total of 21 beetles taken in 12 of 25 traps in
Estill County first week of July. This is a new county record. (PPC Cent. Reg.).
MICHIGAN - Adult collections continue heavy in Battle Creek area. Took 526
beetles from 412 traps on southeast, east, and northeast sides of city last week.
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Took 148 beetles in 410 traps in rural Monroe and Lenawee Counties. Two new
finds in Cass County at Cassopolis and Edwardsburg. Trapping at Lansing, Bay City,
and Grand Rapids negative. (Moore).
MEXICAN FURIT FLY (Anastrepha ludens) - MEXICO - Total of 2,726 inspections made
of 710 traps on 705 properties in municipios Ensenada, Tecate, and Tijuana, Baja
California; 17 unmarked flies captured in Tijuana and Tecate, Examination of 8
pounds of fallen host fruits negative. Total of 6 native flies (3 males, 3
females) trapped in Tecate and Tijuana this season through July 19. Total of
3,275,000 sterile pupae placed at 70 locations in Tijuana and Tecate. Fly emergence
averaged 87 percent. Approximately 1 percent of sterile flies recaptured.
(PPC Mex. Reg.). ARIZONA - Trapping continued in Nogales and Tucson areas; no
A. ludens found. CALIFORNIA - Many marked sterile flies released south of
United States-Mexican border being trapped in San Diego County. No wild or
unmarked A. ludens trapped during July. (PPC West. Reg.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - NEVADA - Total of 25 male moths taken
in sex lure traps in Pahrump Valley, Nye County, August 21-28. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
ARIZONA - Increasing in Yuma County. Inspections show 3-44 exit holes per 100
hard bolls examined in Pinal County. Building up in Graham and Maricopa Counties.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Boll survey shows larvae present in Leasburg
area (18 percent) to Radium Springs area (12 percent) in northern Dona Ana
County. (Elson). Infestations ranged 0-20 percent in fields south of Las Cruces,
Dona Ana County. (Campbell, Elson).
Weather continued from page 828.
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 4
HIGHLIGHTS: Last week brought a continuation of very warm and dry weather in the
Pacific Northwest and of very cool conditions in central United States. The third
week of heavy rains came to parts of Texas.
PRECIPITATION: Tropical Storm Katrina moved northeastward from Lower California
bringing heavy rains to southwestern deserts--over two inches in Yuma, Arizona-—
late in the week. Rainfall amounts varied widely over the central and southern
Great Plains. Heavy rains caused local flooding in the eastern Colorado foot-
hills. Only light to moderate rains came to west Kansas but local flash floods
followed falls of up to 8 inches in some eastern areas. Most Missouri stations
received less than 0.25 inch; a few reported more than 1 inch while 4.88 inches
fell at West Plains. Spotty heavy showers fell in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
More heavy rains came to Texas. Most of the north-central and northeast received
small amounts. Light rains in the Far Northwest were insufficient for noticeable
improvement in crops or for the control of forest and range fires. Areas in
Oregon have received no more than light sprinkles in at least 70 days.
TEMPERATURE: A large HIGH remained almost stationery over the Eastern United
States spreading autumn chill from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.
Much of the central Mississippi Valley averaged 5° to 9° below normal for the
fourth week. [Illinois has averaged cooler than normal for 11 weeks. Morning
temperatures over the North-central States dropped to the 40's and 50's. When
the cold air reached the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday afternoon temperatures in
Alabama remained mostly in the 60's. Summer heat continued over the Far West
with temperatures 8 to 12° above normal from northern Nevada into Canada.
Spokane, Washington, registered 100° on Wednesday. Early September heat affected
the Los Angeles basin; weekly temperatures were 12° above normal at the Civic
Center while the coastal strip remained cool. (Summary supplied by Environmental
Data Service, ESSA.).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pasture, Rangeland - BERMUDAGRASS MITE (Aceria neocynodonis) light to
medium on Bermuda grass fairways of golf course at Kawaihae, Hawaii, for new
island record. (LaPlante). No population increase of HUNTING BILLBUG (Spheno-
phorus venatus vestitus) or damage on Kikuyu grass pastures at Kaupalakua and
Haiku, Maui. Mostly adults, scattered light to medium on Kikuyu grass pastures
in Kohala District, Hawaii. Some areas with severe loss of rhizomes from previous
grub activity, but grass appears healthy due to adequate soil moisture. Increase
expected; much damage may result during prolonged dry periods. (Miyahira,
LaPlante).
Vegetables - DIAMONDBACK MOTH (Plutella xylostella) larval damage moderate to
heavy on head cabbage at Keokea and Ulupalakua; light to moderate at Kula. All
stages of MELON FLY (Dacus cucurbitae) heavy and difficult to control on cucurbits
at lower Kula, Maui. (Yamamoto) .
Forest and Shade Trees - All stages of HEMISPHERICAL SCALE (Saissetia coffeae)
Severe on terminals of hau (Hibiscus tiliaceus) and on terminals and fruits of
kukui (Aleurites moluccana) at Kona, Hawaii. (Yoshioka). BARNACLE SCALE (Cero-
plastes cirripediformis) nymphs and adults light in 200 acres of passSion-fruit at
Kahului, Maui; heavy in scattered spots. All stages increasing rapidly on fiddle-
wood trees at Koko Head, Oahu. (Miyahira, Funasaki).
General Pests - Light traps throughout Oahu indicate CHINESE ROSE BEETLE (Adoretus
Sinicus) Still high at Waipahu with 144 trapped compared with average of 3 in
other areas. (Higa).
Beneficial Insects - LANTANA HISPID (Uroplata girardi) larval mines and adults
medium on lantana foliage at Halepiula, Hawaii. Insect established; first
released in March. ROSY PREDATOR SNAIL (Euglandina rosea) light and scattered in
and around giant African snail eradication site at Kahaluu area of Kona, Hawaii.
(Yoshioka) .
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
A DARKLING BEETLE (Pyanisia tristis) - ALABAMA - Collected from pine lumber at
Brookley Air Force Base, Mobile County, June 23, 1967, by W. T. Seibels and R.
Goff. Det. by T. J. Spilman. (McQueen).
COMSTOCK MEALYBUG (Pseudococcus comstocki) - CALIFORNIA - Collected on mulberry
in Porterville, Tulare County, August 23, 1967, by E. Crew. Det. by G. Buxton
and confirmed by D. Miller. (p. 837).
New County and Island Records
YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) - FLORIDA - Gilchrist County. (p. 836).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - CALIFORNIA - Riverside County. UTAH -
Millard County. NEW MEXICO —- Chaves County. (p. 837).
EUROPEAN CHAFFER (Amphimallon majalis) - NEW YORK - Tioga County. NEW JERSEY -
Union County. (p. 840).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - GEORGIA - Franklin County. SOUTH CAROLINA -
Horry County. KENTUCKY - Estill County. (p. 840).
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REPORT
Issued by Ke Zi
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
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Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 September 15, 1967 Number 37
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
CORN EARWORM most Serious pest of soybeans in South Carolina, heavy on this crop
in Alabama and Mississippi; infesting sweet corn in Delaware and New Jersey.
(p. 847).
CORN ROOTWORM surveys reported in Minnesota and Ohio; adults damaging corn in
several areas of Iowa. NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM damaging field corn throughout
Wisconsin. EUROPEAN CORN BORER adults heavy in southern Michigan. (p. 848).
FALL ARMYWORM infesting sweet corn throughout New Jersey, damaging grasses in
several Alabama counties. (p. 849).
PEA APHID heavy in alfalfa seed fields in areas of Idaho. (p. 850). ALFALFA SEED
CHALCID may cause 20 percent damage to some alfalfa seed in Nevada. (p. 851).
BOLL WEEVIL remains heavy in Alabama; damage severe in western Tennessee, BOLL-
WORM damage also Serious over western Tennessee. (pp. 851-852).
CABBAGE LOOPER damaging crucifers in New Jersey, cabbage in Delaware, lettuce in
New Mexico. (p. 854).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR damaging walnut in Alabama, Ohio, and Wisconsin. BROWN SOFT
SCALE at lowest August level on Florida citrus in 16 years of record. (pp. 855,
856). FALL WEBWORM heavy on blueberry plantings in New Jersey; webs more numerous
than last year on many forest trees in areas of Mississippi. (pp. 856, 857).
Detection
New State records were TAWNY GARDEN SLUG in Oregon (p. 854) and ASIATIC OAK
WEEVIL in Rhode Island (p. 857).
For new county and island records see page 860.
Special Report
Survey Methods. Selected References 1963. Part III. (pp. 862-868).
Reports in this issue are for week ending September 8 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Soybeans. ness. ae Ae» Aes 851 Castrusis,. Woden. aes MAR Eee cee 855
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Light ‘Trap: Colle eR ions ys icccsis & cssae, dois ean wile ies wheueda Whe 2 iste C/O oios Ono eno a eee 861
Survey, Methods. (Seliecited References 1963)4 e Parit) Tslsleyene- cisiele cies ciel ch enone 862
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 11
HIGHLIGHTS: Light showers eased the fire hazard in che Far Northwest; widespread
torrential rains hit the southern Plains and lower Mississippi River Valley.
PRECIPITATION: Scattered light rains fell in the Far Northwest early in the week
followed by moderate rains and strong winds along the coast over the weekend. As
the fire hazard diminished, forests were reopened to the public. At some places
in Oregon this was the first measurable rain in 10 to 12 weeks. All of the gulf
coast except southern Florida received moderate to heavy rains. Heavy rains fell
over the Southern Great Plains early in the week, over the lower Mississippi
River Valley at midweek and along the Atlantic coast over the weekend. The down-
pours brought 4 to 8-inch totals along the Oklahoma-Texas border area, over 4
inches in central Arkansas, 6 to 7 inches along the Alabama coast and nearly 14
inches at Pensacola, Florida. Mostly light but occasionally moderate showers fell
over most other parts of the Nation. Much of the Northeast received generous
rains. Hurricane Doria dumped 4.5 inches at Cape Hatteras but less inland.
Weather continued on page 853.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - GEORGIA - Adults heavy in Spalding County traps
(Beckham); Larvae light in Coastal Bermuda grass in Madison County (Whitehead) ;
larvae heavily parasitized by braconid wasps in White County (Chambers). Pre-
daceous ground beetle larvae numerous in infested Coastal Bermuda grass and millet
in northern area. (Nolan). SOUTH CAROLINA - Decreasing in pastures, sorghum, and
lawns throughout State; damaging in Abbeville. (Nettles et al., Sept. 5).
MARYLAND - Moths averaged 198 per night in blacklight trap week ending September
5 at Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). CALIFORNIA - Larvae
medium in lawns in Modesto, Stanislaus County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy larval populations damaging
sesame planting in Bakersfield, Kern County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Larvae
infesting 10 of 30 ears of untreated field corn at Kirkland, Yavapai County.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Light in all counties. Number of larvae per 25
ears by county: Saline 0; Fillmore 0-2; Clay 0; Adams 0-2; Kearney O-1; Phelps
0-2; Harlan 0; Furnas 0-1; Red Willow O-1; Hitchcock 0; Dundy 0; Frontier 0;
Lincoln 0; Dawson 0. (Keith, Berberet). MISSOURI - Second and third instars in
60 percent of corn ears in Lincoln County field. (Hanning). ARKANSAS - Light in
Soybeans in Hot Spring, Clark, and Lafayette Counties; 4 in 30 row feet highest
count. Moth activity very low in area; 10 taken in light trap at Hope, Hempstead
County. Most fields probably past attractive stage for egg deposition. Moth
activity increased in southeast; 25 moths taken in light trap at Kelso, Desha
County, August 24-30, compared with 201 August 31-September 6. At this time of
year, increased numbers in light traps do not necessarily indicate increased
activity and egg deposition in the field. Light in heads of late sorghum in
southwest. (Boyer). Infestations continue light in southeast area. (Barnes).
MISSISSIPPI - Heavy in late soybeans in Yazoo and Tunica Counties; averaged 1-2
larvae per row foot in most heavily infested Tunica County field. Lighter in
Yazoo County, averaged 1-2 larvae per 5 feet of row; pod damage heavy in more
heavily infested fields. (Kincade). ALABAMA - Larval damage heavy in isolated
Soybean fields in Houston, Coffee, Covington, and Mobile Counties; controls
applied. (Vickery et al.). GEORGIA - Light to moderate on soybeans in Thomas
County (French); on young beans in Southern area, none on older beans (Alden).
SOUTH CAROLINA - Most serious pest of soybeans in all counties, heaviest in
southern area; up to 20 (average 1-3) per row foot in Dillon County field. (Nettles
et al., Sept. 5). MARYLAND - Adults averaged 39 per night in blacklight trap
week ending September 5 at Snow Hill, Worcester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
DELAWARE - Up to 100 percent of ears infested in some Sussex County plantings;
damaging late sweet corn throughout State. (Bray). NEW JERSEY - Light to moderate
on sweet corn throughout State. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). MAINE - Heavy, damage
severe to Sweet corn in Norway. (Boulanger, Sept. 2). MICHIGAN - No moths taken
in blacklight traps. (Newman). INDIANA - Very light in southeastern area corn;
1-4 percent of ears infested in few fields. (Huber).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - TEXAS - Colonies preSent on grain sorghum in
Oldham, Potter, Hale, and Swisher Counties in panhandle area; unusual on this
host. (Daniels).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 3 per 10 sweeps on
alfalfa in Lancaster County. (Keith). WISCONSIN - More numerous in margins in
Southern area alfalfa, average 3-6 per sweep; up to 20-30 per sweep with light
to severe damage in few fields. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). INDIANA - Adults ranged 1-12
(averaged 4) per sweep in Southeastern area alfalfa. (Huber). MARYLAND - Ranged
1-7 per sweep on alfalfa in 3 Frederick County fields. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
DELAWARE - Nymphs (up to 85 per 15 row feet) and adults damaging lima beans in
Kent and Sussex Counties. (Bray). VIRGINIA - Adults and nymphs ranged 5-20 per
10 sweeps on alfalfa in Washington, Smyth, Wythe, and Montgomery Counties.
(Isakson).
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SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - ARIZONA - Ranged 350-400 per 100
sweeps at San Simon, Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). COLORADO - Trace numbers
(1-10 per 100 sweeps) on alfalfa in Weld and Larimer Counties. (Alldredge et al.).
NEBRASKA - Averaged 2 per 10 sweeps on Lancaster County alfalfa. (Keith). KANSAS -
Light, ranged 5-15 per 10 sweeps, in east-central and southeast area alfalfa; no
increase past 14 days. (Simpson). MISSOURI - Adults ranged 150-350 per 10 sweeps
in Lincoln County alfalfa field. (Hanning). VIRGINIA - Ranged 15-50 per 10 sweeps
on Washington County alfalfa. (Isakson).
TOBACCO HORNWORM (Manduca sexta) - DELAWARE - First important damage of season on
tomatoes in Sussex County. (Bray).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - MINNESOTA - Fields randomly surveyed to obtain
average percent infestation of D. longicornis and D. virgifera in each county.
Averages indicate D. longicorniS dominant and D. virgifera generally increasing.
Surveyed fields in corn for 2+ years accounted for 99.7 percent of adults found
in southwest district and 99.1 percent of adults in central district. Increased
in southeast district counties; 100,000+ adults per acre in Fillmore and Goodhue
Counties highest in State. Adult counts of 21,000-33,000 per acre in Rice,
Nicollet, and Martin Counties were heaviest of south-central counties. Adults
averaged 67,700 and 36,500 per acre in Rock and Washington Counties, respectively.
Lighter than in 1966 in Washington County. Economic in Murray, Noble, Wright,
Carver, and Scott Counties. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., Sept. 1). IOWA - Adults damaging
corn in Several areas; up to 55 kernels damaged in some ears. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
OHIO - Adult survey made in 156 corn fields of 52 counties August 14 to September
5. Statewide, D. longicornis and D. undecimpunctata howardi averaged 23,992 and
824 per acre, respectively; D. longicornis heaviest in Darke, Miami, Allen,
Champaign, Hancock, Hardin, and Auglaize Counties; up to 50,000+ per acre. D.
undecimpunctata howardi common in south-central and southwestern areas. (Rose).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - WISCONSIN - Adults damaging ear
tips of field corn and very numerous in alfalfa throughout State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
KANSAS - Adults collected in Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Marion, Chase, Butler,
Greenwood, Wilson, Neosho, Crawford, and Cherokee Counties. These are new county
records. (Simpson).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - KANSAS - Adults collected in
Franklin, Miami, Linn, Anderson, Bourbon, Allen, Woodson, Greenwood, Butler, and
Sedgwick Counties. These are new county records. (Simpson. NEBRASKA - Up to
15 adults per ear on corn in Custer County. (Beland). ILLINOIS - Adults found in
Peoria and Ogle Counties. These are new county records. (I1l. Ins. Rpt.).
A JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis texana) - ARIZONA - Feeding on sorghum heads in Kansas
Settlement area, Cochise County; averaged 25 per 100 sweeps. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (OStrinia nubilalis) - MAINE - Heavy, damaging sweet corn in
Hancock County. (Boulanger, Sept. 2). MARYLAND - Moths averaged 32 per night in
blacklight trap week ending September 5 at Centreville, Queen Annes County. (U.
Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Late instars on corn in Wythe, Pulaski, and Mont-
gomery Counties; damage ranged 70 to 100 percent of stalks. (Isakson). INDIANA -
Second-generation infestations ranged 0-40 percent (average 12) in southeast area
corn. (Huber). MICHIGAN - Adults heavy in southern counties August 21-28; 712
taken in Lenawee County. Sex ration about 1:1. (Newman, Janes). WISCONSIN -
Third-instar infestations ranged 2-12 percent in sweet corn ears in Dane, Rock,
and Iowa Counties; moths low in blacklight traps. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI -
Third and fourth instars in 70 percent of corn plants in late planted Pike County
field; averaged 150 larvae per 100 plants. (Hanning). NORTH DAKOTA - First-brood
larvae about full grown, no pupation in Cass, Ransom, and Sargent Counties.
(Brandvik).
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FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - NEW JERSEY - Light to moderate on sweet
corn throughout State. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
WESTERN BEAN CUTWORM (Loxagrotis albicosta) - NEBRASKA - Larvae heavy and damaging
corn north of and along Republican River and along Platte River from Keith to Hall
Counties. (Keith, Berberet). COLORADO - Larvae 1-2 per ear and infesting 5-7 of
10 corn plants in Weld and Morgan Counties; larvae maturing, moving into soil to
pupate. (Hantsbarger et al.).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - MISSOURI - Larvae girdling
corn plants in Southeast area. omas).
SORGHUM WEBWORM (Celama sorghiella) - ARKANSAS - Controls applied to 1,462 heavily
infested acres August 31; reSults good. (Boyer).
SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - ARKANSAS - Adults ranged 5-9 per head in
sorghum in Lafayette County; controls applied. Most sorghum past susceptible
stage. (Boyer).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - COLORADO - Counts continue low on
lower leaves of corn in Weld and Larimer Counties; no damage to corn being cut
for silage. (Alldredge et al.).
SMALL GRAINS
FALSE WIREWORMS (Eleodes spp.) - IDAHO - Adults heavy in several southern dryland
farming areas. (O'Keeffe, Sept. 1).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
CHINCH BUGS (Blissus spp.) - MAINE - B. leucopterus severely damaging lawn in
Orono; noneconomic in other areas. (Boulanger, Sept. 2). OHIO - B. leucopterus
heavy in dense thatch areas on home lawns in northern Franklin County. (Overton,
Aug. 31). DELAWARE - B. hirtus severely damaged lawn in New Castle County. (Bray).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ALABAMA - Light to heavy, damaging Coastal
Bermuda grass and other grasses in Bibb, St. Clair, Winston, Pickens, Montgomery,
Chambers, Coosa, Randolph, Choctaw, Conecuh, Barbour, and Pike Counties; controls
necessary. (McQueen).
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - CALIFORNIA - This cutworm and Epitrix sp.
(a flea beetle) medium on -Tawns in Oakley, Contra Costa County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - CALIFORNIA - Locally heavy on lawns in St. Helena,
Napa County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SOD WEBWORMS (Crambus spp.) - RHODE ISLAND - Moths common in Kingston area, Wash-
ington County. (Mathewson). DELAWARE - Caused almost complete destruction of
2-year-old lawn in New Castle County. (Bray). SOUTH DAKOTA - Abundant in eastern
area; controls applied to Brookings County golf course in August. (Jones).
FIELD CRICKETS (Gryllus spp.) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Heavy in rangeland near Lake
Hendricks and in other eastern areas. (Jones).
TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG (Prosapia bicincta) - ALABAMA - Light to moderate in isolated
fields of Coastal Bermuda grass in Barbour and Dallas Counties. (Brown, Bagby).
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FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - IDAHO - Heavy in alfalfa seed fields in Canyon
and Owyhee Counties by August 7; unusually low prior to that date. Control
necessary on most fields. (Homan). KANSAS - None found in alfalfa in east-central
and southeast areas. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Averaged 4 per 10 Sweeps on Lancaster
County alfalfa. (Keith). WISCONSIN - Adults decreasing in Dane, Columbia, and
Marquette County alfalfa; averaged less than 1 per sweep. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
INDIANA - Averaged 5 per sweep in southeast area alfalfa. (Huber). MARYLAND -
Ranged 4-25 per sweep in 3 Frederick County alfalfa fields. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
VIRGINIA - Ranged 5-50 per sweep on alfalfa in Wythe, Pulaski, and Montgomery
Counties. (Isakson).
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus spumarius) - VIRGINIA - Adults ranged 10-70 per 10
sweeps (average 40) on alfalfa in WaShington, Pulaski, and Montgomery Counties.
(Isakson). MARYLAND - Adults ranged 8-26 per 10 sweeps in 3 Frederick County
alfalfa fields. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). INDIANA - Adults ranged 7-16 per sweep in
southeast area alfalfa. (Huber). WISCONSIN - Adults numerous, average 5 per sweep,
in southern area alfalfa. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Averaged 300 per
100 sweeps in Cochise County alfalfa; 125 per 100 Sweeps in Stewart district of
county. (Ariz. Coop. Sur ). NEW MEXICO - Adults 15-20 per 25 sweeps in Chaves
County alfalfa. (Mathews).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - COLORADO - Larvae active in Larimer and Weld
Counties; ranged 10-40 per 100 sweeps. Adults ranged 2-4 per 100 sweeps. (All-
dredge et al.). MARYLAND - Adults ranged 0-4, larvae 0-6 per 10 sweeps in 3
Frederick County alfalfa fields. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Ranged 0-3
adults and 0-12 larvae per 10 Sweeps on alfalfa in Washington, Smyth, Wythe,
Pulaski, and Montgomery Counties. (Isakson).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - ILLINOIS - Adults ranged 15-350
per 100 sweeps in clover and alfalfa in west-southwest district and 12-2,000 per
100 sweeps in west district. (I1l. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Adults damaging ear
tips of field corn and very numerous in alfalfa throughout State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SWEETCLOVER WEEVIL (Sitona cylindricollis) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 2-5 per Sweep on
Lancaster County sweetclover. (Beland, Stevens).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARIZONA - Larvae ranged 40-180 per 100
Sweeps in alfalfa in Yuma County; averaged 400 per 100 sweeps in Kansas Settlement
area of Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Adults light to very
abundant. Larvae averaged 10-15 per 25 sweeps in alfalfa in Roswell area, Eddy
County. (Mathews). KANSAS - Ranged 15-25 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa in Anderson,
Linn, Bourbon, Allen, Woodson, Wilson, and Neosho Counties. (Simpson). NEBRASKA -
Averaged 2 per 10 sweeps on Lancaster County alfalfa. (Keith).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - VIRGINIA - Larvae ranged 5-10 per 10 sweeps
on alfalfa in Wythe and Montgomery Counties. (Isakson). NEBRASKA - Averaged 3 per
10 sweeps on Lancaster County alfalfa. (Keith).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORMS (Prodenia spp.) - WASHINGTON - P. praefica very abundant,
damaging alfalfa seed fields in Walla Walla area during August; heavy migration
from cut to uncut fields; organophosphorus insecticide treatments effective.
(Johansen). ARIZONA - P. ornithogalli ranged 20-140 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa at
Roll, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). MICHIGAN - P. ornithogalli adults non-
“economic at blacklight stations. (Newman). iti
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Damaged alfalfa in Texas Hill area
of Yuma County; 280-420 per 100 sweeps. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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CUTWORMS (Feltia spp.) - MICHIGAN - Adults in blacklight traps by county week
ending September 4: Montcalm 974, Lenawee 587, Bay 494, Livingston 668, and
Monroe 624. (Newman, Nielson).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - ILLINOIS - Ranged 35-250 per 100 sweeps
on clover and alfalfa in west-Southwest district; ranged 4-120 per 100 sweeps in
west district. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Adults ranged up to 3 per sweep in
most alfalfa. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
PLANT BUGS (Adelphocoris spp.) - NEBRASKA - A. lineolatus averaged 12 per 10
sweeps on Lancaster County alfalfa; A. rapidus averaged Tess than 1 per 10 sweeps.
(Keith). WISCONSIN - A. lineolatus ranged up to 10 per sweep in most alfalfa;
adults outnumber nymphs. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). INDIANA - A. lineolatus nymphs ranged
1-3 per sweep in southeast area alfalfa. (Huber). =
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Ranged 150-300 per 100 sweeps in Yuma County
alfalfa; averaged 400 at San Simon, Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA -
Averaged 5 per 10 sweeps on Lancaster County alfalfa. (Keith). VIRGINIA - Aver-
aged 20 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa in Washington, Wythe, and Pulaski Counties.
(Isakson).
FIELD CRICKETS (Gryllus spp.) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Heavy in seed alfalfa near White,
and in other eastern areas. (Jones).
ALFALFA SEED CHALCID (Bruchophagus roddi) - NEVADA - Adults emerging from seed
currently being harvested in Orovada, Humboldt County; crawling on seed in seed
boxes. Damage in some fields may reach 20 percent. (Lauderdale, Lundahl).
SOYBEANS
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - ALABAMA - Heavy, "ragging'' leaves in large
Dallas County planting; controls effective. (Bond et al.). SOUTH CAROLINA - This
species and loopers noneconomic in most fields; heavy in Allendale County.
(Nettles et al., Sept. 5).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - FLORIDA - This species and other loopers heavy
throughout Escambia County. (Loadholtz). A fungus, probably Spicaria rileyii,
infecting all instars in most fields. (Strayer).
VELVETBEAN CATERPILLAR (Anticarsia gemmatalis) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Light and non-
economic in lower coastal counties; heavy in Allendale County. (Nettles et al.,
Sept. 5).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - FLORIDA - Light in Calhoun, Jackson,
and Washington Counties. (Strayer).
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - MISSOURI - Adults averaged 1-2 per row
foot in southeast area. (Thomas).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - GEORGIA - Numerous in southern area and Spalding
County. (Womack, Beckham). ALABAMA - Infestations continue very. heavy throughout
State; square infestations decreasing due to good control in central and northern
areas. (McQueen). TENNESSEE - Migration continues to counties north of regularly
infested area. Many fields "cutting out"; weevils concentrating on late succulent
cotton. Boll damage severe in regularly infested area in western part of State.
Some dead larvae in northern area; probably due to dry weather. Controls advised
in those fields not “cut out". (Locke). MISSISSIPPI - During week ending September
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1, punctured squares in 26 of 27 fields in delta counties; ranged 0-100 (average
10.7) percent. Infestations over 10 percent in only 8 fields; indicates effective-
ness of control programs. Infestation and migration currently increasing in most
experimental plots at Stoneville; local migration probably underway where early
fields "cutting out". No outside fields checked this period. (Pfrimmer et al.).
Infestations remain unchanged and under control in delta area; some older fields
beginning to terminate with rainy weather keeping much cotton in growing stage.
Heavier in hilly area of State than in delta; punctured squares up to 90 percent
in few untreated fields. (Dinkins). LOUISIANA - Average infestation in Madison
Parish 21.5 percent compared with 9.7 percent previous week. Punctured squares
ranged 1-60 percent in all of 183 fields. Weevils in squares in 96 of 183 fields;
infestation ranged 1-21 percent (averaged 3.1). (Cleveland et al., Aug. 31).
ARKANSAS - Infested 87 percent or 3,034 of 3,943 fields compared with 89 percent
last week. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Punctured squares up to 50 percent in 50
of 289 fields; controls applied to 268 acres in 20 fields. (Jones).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - GEORGIA - Adults heavy in light traps in Spalding
County. (Beckham). ALABAMA - Generally light in all fields throughout State.
(McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Injured squares in 19 of 27 fields in delta counties
week ending September 1; pereent injury ranged 0-4.8 (average 1.04). Currently,
infestation increased in test plots at Stoneville; remains light in other fields.
(Pfrimmer et al.). First and second instars lighter than last week; expected
buildup did not materialize due to rains, insecticides, and rapid buildup of
Orius insidiosus, an egg predator. (Dinkins). TENNESSEE - Damage continues ser-
ious over western area. All larval stages present. Eggs or larvae ranged 1-21
per 100 terminals. (Locke). LOUISIANA - Squares damaged in 145 of 183 fields in
Madison Parish. Infestation ranged 1-25 percent (averaged 4.1) in infested
fields. Larvae in squares in 67 of 183 fields; percent infestation ranged 1-9
(averaged 1.6). Bolls damaged in all of 23 fields checked; infestation ranged
1-7 percent (averaged 2.5). Larvae in bolls in 14 of these 23 fields; infesta-
tion averaged 1 percent. Moths in blacklight trap: 25 H. zea, 1 H. virescens.
(Cleveland et al., Aug. 31). ARKANSAS - Infested 81 percent or 2,818 of 3,493
fields compared with 86 percent last week; punctured squares over 5 percent in
55 of 2,818 infested fields. Moths in blacklight trap: 93 H. zea and 2 H. vir-
escens. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Ranged 1-10 larvae per 100 plants in 269
of 289 fields; controls applied to 939 acres in 21 fields. (Jones). NEW MEXICO -
H. zea light to moderate near Tularosa, Otero County; light in Roswell area,
Chaves County. (Hare, Mathews). ARIZONA - H. zea continued moderate and wide-
spread in certain fields in Salt River Valley, Maricopa County. Light in
Safford and Solomon areas of Graham County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - NEW MEXICO - Minor problem in Chaves County,
averaged less than [ per plant. (Mathews). ALABAMA - Larvae light in Bibb and
Shelby County fields, some "ragging". (Odom et al.).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (EStigmene acrea) - ARIZONA - Increasing south of Casa
Grande and Coolidge areas, Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FALSE CELERY LEAF TIER (Udea profundalis) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy in Bakersfield
area, Kern County. (Black).
PLANT BUGS - NEW MEXICO - Lygus spp. damage minor in Otero County. (Hare). Some
treatment required in ArteSia area, Eddy County. (Campbell). Light to moderate
in most fields in Chaves County. (Mathews). MISSOURI - Adults, mainly Lygus spp.,
ranged 1-20 per 100 plants in 203 of 289 fiields. (Jones).
STINK BUGS - NEW MEXICO - Damage moderate in Tularosa area, Otero County. (Hare).
ARIZONA - Euschistus spp. light and damaging top bolls in Roll and Texas Hill
areas of Yuma County and in Safford area of Graham County. Pitedia sayi light
in Solomon and Safford areas of Graham County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - MISSISSIPPI - Heavy in 8 and light in 3 of 27
fields in delta counties week ending September 1. Continued to increase in some
fields in delta counties week ending September 8. (Pfrimmer et al.). MISSOURI -
Spotty in 27 of 289 fields; controls applied in 14 fields. (Jones). ARIZONA -
Light in most fields in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
TOBACCO
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - WISCONSIN - Large colonies numerous in
southern Dane County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SUGARBEETS
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - IDAHO - Infestations of this species and
Aphis fabae from Rupert to Twin Falls in Minidoka, Cassia, Jerome, and Twin Falls
Counties. Suspected western yellows severe over 3,000 acres. (Peay, Sept. 1).
Suspect plants to be cultured in attempt to verify presence of disease. (O'Keeffe).
A PIT SCALE (Asterolecanium arabidis) - WASHINGTON - Females collected from sugar-
beets and weeds at Harrah, Yakima County. Heavy in l-acre corner of sugarbeet
field. Infested leaf petioles causing leaves to curl. Present from June through
August. Det. by L. M. Russell. This is first record in Yakima County and for
eastern part of State. (Landis).
BEET WEBWORM (Loxostege sticticalis) - UTAH - Adults less numerous in Weber County
light traps than most SeaSons. (Knowlton).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (OStrinia nubilalis) - MICHIGAN - Threatening untreated and
poorly treated peppers; control effective. (Newman, Janes).
GRANULATE CUTWORM (Feltia subterranea) - CALIFORNIA - This species and Peridroma
saucia medium on potatoes in Loleta, Humboldt County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - WASHINGTON - Damage to potatoes moderate
at Pasco, Franklin County. (Landis).
ALFALFA LOOPER (Autographa californica) - WASHINGTON - Eggs, larvae, and adults
light on potatoeS at Pasco, Franklin County. Adults unusually abundant throughout
area. (Landis).
BEANS AND PEAS
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - NEW JERSEY - Common in beans in southern
counties. (Ins.-DiS. Newsltr.).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - COLORADO - Adults and larvae light
on late maturing beans in Weld County. (Jenkins).
Weather continued from 846.
TEMPERATURE: West of the Continental Divide, temperatures continued above normal
but most departures were not so large as‘ in recent weeks. Much of Montana aver-
aged 8° to 12° above normal. Most of the area from New Mexico to the Great Lakes
and eastward to the Atlantic Ocean averaged cooler than normal. This was due to
the chilly nights in the northern areas and to clouds and rain over the Southern
States. Much of the southern Plains averaged 7° to 10° below normal. (Summary
Supplied by Environmental Data Service, ESSA).
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COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - NEW JERSEY - Moderate to heavy on crucifers
in central and southern areas. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). DELAWARE - Larvae numerous
and causing much injury to cabbage in Kent and Sussex Counties; loss complete in
some instances. (Bray). MICHIGAN - Moth numbers Nnoneconomic at blacklight stations.
COLORADO - Larvae caused much foliage damage to Some cabbage varieties; 30-90
percent of plants injured. (Jenkins).
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - MICHIGAN - Larvae damaging cabbage in some
areas, egg laying heavy; controls needed. (Janes).
CUCURBITS
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - OKLAHOMA - Moder-
ate to heavy on cucumbers and cantaloup in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - NEW MEXICO - Eggs average 15-20 and larvae
1-2 per lettuce plant in Dona Ana County; heavier in southern part of county.
Treatment of lettuce on 3 to 4-day schedule necessary to protect fields. (N.M.
Coop. Rpt.).
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) - COLORADO - Adults and larvae
infesting eggplant in Weld County. (Jenkins).
TAWNY GARDEN SLUG (Limax flavus) - OREGON - Found feeding on garden vegetables by
L. G. Gentner in Medford, Jackson County, August 22, 1967. Det. by H. H. Crowell.
This is new State record. (Crowell).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - WASHINGTON - Apparent third brood severely
damaging backyard apple trees. Unusual continued hot weather allowed additional
brood to develop at Pullman, Whitman County. Commercial damage to apples by
third brood in Yakima County. (Hudson). WISCONSIN - Averaged less than 1 per night
in Madison blacklight trap week ending September 6. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
FILBERTWORM (Melissopus latiferreanus) - OREGON - Larvae infesting Italian prunes
in Marion and Polk Counites. Although less than 1 percent of prunes in trees
infested, could be serious problem to growers. (Stephenson).
PEACH TREE BORER (Sanninoidea exitiosa) - VIRGINIA - Larvae and pupae severe in
peach trees at Augusta County locations. (Innes, Aug. 31).
APPLE APHID (Aphis pomi) - IDAHO - Heavy populations developing on new shoots in
Canyon and Payette County orchards August 16. Some fruit stained by honeydew;
additional cover spray necessary. (Homan).
WOOLLY APPLE APHID (Eriosoma lanigerum) - VIRGINIA - Medium on apple trees at
Augusta County locations. (Innes, Aug. 31).
A RHOPALID BUG (Leptocoris rubrolineatus) - OREGON - Adults abundant and feeding
on late peaches and plums in Wasco County orchard bordered by scrubland with few
maple trees. (Peifer).
WHITE PEACH SCALE (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona) - FLORIDA - All stages moderate on
90 percent of 500 peach nursery plants at OKahumpka, Lake County. (Henderson).
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PEAR PSYLLA (Psylla pyricola) - RHODE ISLAND - Heavy on pear in Coventry, Kent
County. (Mathewson, Aug. 29).
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - MAINE - Migrant activity continues in
abandoned orchards; few adults taken in Highmoore farm emergence cages. There may
be some threat to late varieties where migrant flies present... (Boulanger,
Sept. 2). NEW JERSEY - Very light on apples in northern counties. (Ins.-Dis.
Newsltr.). MICHIGAN - Egg laying in unsprayed apple orchards in Grand Rapids.
(Wooley). WISCONSIN - Adults taken in traps ranged from none in Fennimore and
Mt. Sterling to 82 in Madison week ending September 6; averaged 12+ per week
for 26 trapping sites. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
PEAR-SLUG (Caliroa cerasi) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on pear trees locally in El
Cerrito, Contra Costa County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). UTAH - Caused moderate damage
to pear and cherry foliage at Logan, Cache County. (Knowlton).
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - MICHIGAN - Problem in apple orchards in Kent,
Ottawa, Berrien, and Van Buren Counties; moderate bronzing. (Wooley). MAINE -
Increasing lightly in commercial orchards where seasonal controls effective;
noneconomic in most areas. (Boulanger, Sept. 2).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - ALABAMA - Damage heavy to untreated pecan
trees in Baldwin County; light in Clarke, Dallas, Lee, and other counites. (Turner,
et al.). OKLAHOMA - Light on Mayes County pecans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - WISCONSIN - Half-grown larvae severely
damaging large walnut trees in Southwestern area. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). OHIO -
Defoliation widespread on walnut in State. (Heazlit, Soine). ALABAMA - Larvae
severely damaged several pecan trees in Covington County. (Linder).
PECAN NUT CASEBEARER (Acrobasis caryae) - NEW MEXICO - Controls reduced populations
in Seven Rivers area, Eddy County. Populations in nurseries also very low on
young trees. (Mathews).
BLACK PECAN APHID (Myzocallis caryaefoliae) - ALABAMA = Very heavy on untreated
pecan trees in Mobile County; excessive leaf shed. (Vickery).
WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis completa) - OREGON - Adults recovered in bait traps
in 2 commercial orchards in Douglas County; one orchard near Dillard, another in
Garden Valley area. This is a new county record and indicates northward spread
of 60 miles in one season. (Larson).
CITRUS
Citrus Insect Situation in Florida - End of August - CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllo-
coptruta oleivora) infested leaves in 61 percent of groves (norm 48 percent) ;
44 percent economic (norm 29 percent). Infested fruit in 71 percent of groves
(norm 57 percent); 54 percent economic (norm 40 percent). Population continued
above normal on leaves and fruit. Although further decrease expected until late
September, statewide population on fruit will remain in high range and all
districts will have some heavy infestations. Increase expected in October.
Highest districts west, south, and north. TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi)
infested 30 percent of groves (norm 22 percent); 9 percent economic (norm 9 per-
cent). Population near normal low level for this date. Will remain low through
September, followed by gradual increase in October. Only scattered infesta-
tions will be important until November. Highest district east. CITRUS RED MITE
(Panonychus citri) infested 28 percent of groves (norm 27 percent); 11 percent
economic (norm 13 percent). Population decreased to low level and normal for
September. Very few heavy infestations expected. Little change will occur until
mid-October. Highest district west. BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae) infested 75
percent of groves; 52 percent economic. Population above normal and in high range
but rapidly decreasing. Further decrease will occur and few infestations will be
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important after September. Highest districts west, east, and south. GLOVER
SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii) infested’ 54 percent of groves; 15 percent economic.
Population above normal but dropped to low range. Further decrease in September
followed by gradual increase in October expected. Highest district south.
PURPLE SCALE (L. beckii) infested 41 percent of groves; none economic. Popula-
tion below normal and in very low range. Little change expected. Highest
district east. CHAFF SCALE (Parlatoria pergandii) infested 34 percent of groves;
none economic. Population decreased to very Low level normal for September.
Little change expected. Highest district west. YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella
citrina) infested 55 percent of groves; 1 percent economic. Population never
average of recent years and in low range. Slight increase expected in late
September. Highest district east. WHITEFLIES below normal and in low range
but will become more abundant during September. BROWN SOFT SCALE (Coccus
hesperidum) at lowest August level in 16 years of record. (W. A. Simanton
(Citrus Expt. Sta., Lake Alfred)),
SMALL FRUITS
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - NEW JERSEY - Webbing heavy in some blueberry
plantings. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
ROSE CHAFER (Macrodactylus subspinosus) - MAINE - Numbers and damage heavy on
grapes in Portland; 100 percent damage in some instances. Some crops totally
destroyed. (Boulanger, Sept. 2).
ORNAMENTALS
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy and damaging
l-acre carnation planting in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
YELLOW-NECK CATERPILLAR (Datana ministra) - MAINE - Numbers and damage heavy on
ornamentals along Interstate 95 in Brunswick area. (Boulanger, Sept. 2).
A PYRAUTSTID MOTH (Macrobotys thestealis) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on peony,.
violet, and azalea plants in Durham, Butte County. Species prevalent this
season in few northern locations. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
AN APHID (Mastopoda pteridis) - FLORIDA - Nymphs and adults collected on bracken
fern (Pteris sp.) at Trenton, Gilchrist County, August 16, 1967. Det by A. N.
Tissot. This is a new county record. (Stokes).
CALIFORNIA RED SCALE (Aonidiella aurantii) - FLORIDA - Taken on English ivy
(Hedera helix) at East Palatka, Putnam County, July 24. This is a new Florida
Department of Plant Industry host record. (Graham).
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - MAINE - Damage moderate to flowering
ornamentals throughout Hancock County. (Boulanger, Sept. 2).
PEAR-SLUG (Caliroa cerasi) - WISCONSIN - Second-generation larvae heavier than
normal on hawthorns and Ornamental Prunus spp. in Dane County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - MARYLAND - Heavy on oak and blackgum trees in
Harford County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). WISCONSIN - Larvae about to pupate; some
colonies diseased near Sauk City. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Infestations
and webs more numerous than in 1966 on many trees in Oktibbeha, Lowndes,
Choctaw, Holmes, and Yazoo Counites. (Dinkins). NEW MEXICO - Common in eln,
cottonwood, mulberry, and Modesto ash trees in Albuquerque area, Bernalillo
County. (Kloepfer).
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ORANGE-STRIPED OAKWORM (Anisota senatoria) - GEORGIA - Heavy on oaks in Bartow
and Clarke Counties. (Holland, Nolan).
WHITE-MARKED TUSSOCK MOTH (Hemerocampa leucostigma) - MAINE - Egg laying heavy
along Interstate 95 in Brunswick area. (Boulanger, Sept. 2).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - IOWA - Larva taken in Clinton County. This
is a new county record. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Third-generation larvae
damaged 85-95 percent of leaf surface on elms in Woodward and Major Counties.
Averaged 25 per 100 leaves in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARIZONA -
Established in Tucson, Pima County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). CALIFORNIA - Larvae
and adults heavy on elms at scattered locations in Sacramento, Sacramento County.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL (Cyrtepistomus castaneus) - RHODE ISLAND - Single adult
collected on oak at nursery in Warwick, Kent County, August 9, 1967. This is
a new State record. Det. by D. G. Kissinger. (Mathewson, Relli).
WILLOW FLEA WEEVIL (Rhynchaenus rufipes) - MAINE - Heavy with moderate damage to
willow in Bucksport and Monmouth. (Boulanger, Sept. 2).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Chionaspis sylvatica) - FLORIDA - Taken on blackgum (Nyssa
sylvatica) in Steinhatchee Swamp, Dixie County, July 13. (Graham). This is
a new county record. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
BALSAM GALL MIDGE (Dasineura balsamicola) - MAINE - Numbers and damage heavy
on balsam fir throughout Hancock County; heaviest in several years. (Boulanger,
Sept. 2).
RED-HEADED PINE SAWFLY (Neodiprion lecontei) - MISSISSIPPI - Heavy and severely
damaging young pines in Oktibbeha County; treatment required. (Brook).
A SPIDER MITE (Oligonychus bicolor) - MAINE - Damage moderate on oak along
highways and on private property in Scarboro, South Portland, and in eastern
Cumberland County. (Boulanger, Sept. 2).
MAN AND ANIMALS
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - MARYLAND - Ranged 12-40 per face in 4 dairy herds
in Frederick County. (U.°Md., Ent. Dept.). GEORGIA - Annoying beef cattle in
northern area. (Nolan). OHIO - Flies ranged 10-50 (average 36) per face on
Wayne County Hereford cattle. (Treece). Up to 75 flies per face on beef cattle
herd in Morrow County. (Lyon). WISCONSIN - Severely annoying cattle in
Marathon County; less annoying in other areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). IOWA -
Reported in several homes. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Ranged 2-35 per face
(averaged 17) and 0-30 per face (averaged 14) on 2 herds near Lincoln,
Lancaster County. (Perdue). SOUTH DAKOTA - Increased past 14 days throughout
State. Ranged 0-30 (average 7) per head on 43 cattle from 11 herds in Brook-
ings and Deuel Counties; up to 40 per head on Angus and Hereford cattle in
Roberts County. (Balsbaugh, McDaniel). Averaged 20-25 per head in 2 herds of
Angus and Hereford cattle in eastern Brookings and northern Moody Counties;
up to 75 per head on 5 animals; averaged 12-15 per head in 3 other herds.
(Jones). WASHINGTON - Adult infested with a nematode taken in Okanogan County
August 18. (Pennell).
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SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 7 cases reported in U.S.
September 3-9 as follows: TEXAS - Presidio 3, Brewster 1, Terrell 1, Tom Green
1, Edwards 1. Total of 92 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic
of Mexico as follows: Baja California 2, Territorio sur de Baja California 14,
Sonora 8, Chihuahua 18, Coahuila 43, Nuevo Leon 3, Tamaulipas 4. Total of 30
cases reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where
eradication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining
population in U.S. Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 36,668,000,
Arizona 200,000, Mexico 108,540,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - MARYLAND - Averaged 150 per head on dairy
cattle in Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). WISCONSIN - Less annoying
to cattle than past weeks throughout State. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA -
Adults light in Lancaster County; ranged 25-50 per animal on 1 herd. (Campbell).
OKLAHOMA - Averaged 1,500 per head on cows and 2,000 per head on yearlings in
Payne County; ranged 300-400 per head in Major and Woodward Counties; moderate
in Mayes County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Continues heavy in Yazoo
County; ranged 1,200-1,500 per animal on 50 head of untreated cattle. (Dinkins).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 10 per head on Payne
County cattle. Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Averaged 10 per leg on 5 groups
of Lancaster County feedlot animals, 15-20 per leg on some animals. Light on
pastured herds, 0-5 per leg. (Campbell). WISCONSIN - Less annoying to cattle
than past weeks. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
HORSE FLIES (Tabanus spp.) - WISCONSIN - Numerous and annoying cattle from Rock
and Dane CountieS north to Vilas County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged
1 per head on Payne County cattle and moderate in Mayes County. T. sulcifrons
most common. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). 7
MOSQUITOES - WISCONSIN - Annoyance very light in Madison and throughout State;
warm, humid weather may increase nuisance. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MARYLAND -
Culex spp. very annoying in many areas of Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.). OKLAHOMA - Culex pipiens complex adults heavy in Payne County;
Psorophora spp. lighter but annoying. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). LOUISIANA - Larvae
of Aedes sollicitans, Aedes vexans, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Culex pipiens
quinquefasciatus, Culex Salinarius, Culex restuans, and Psorophora confinnis
collected September 1-8; floodwater adults annoying; increasing in light traps.
(Stokes).
A MARCH FLY (Plecia nearctica) - FLORIDA - Adults numerous and annoying man in
Bradford, Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, Alachua, Clay, and Putnam Counties; second
largest emergence of season. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Cherokee and Muskogee
Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER (Latrodectus mactans) - NEVADA - Large numbers entering
garages, sheds, and other buildings in southern Washoe County. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
A FLOWER BUG (Orius insidiosus) - MISSISSIPPI - Built up rapidly on cotton
throughout State. Ranged 20-40 per 1,000 feet of row. (Dinkins).
ALKALI BEE (Nomia melanderi) - WASHINGTON - Renesting complete in Touchet area,
Walla Walla County. (Johansen).
A PREDACEOUS ERYTHRAEID MITE (Leptus sp.) - FLORIDA - Taken from specimen of
Prosapia bicincta (two-lined spittlebug) at Gainesville, Alachua County, May 27.
(Fagan).
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FEDERAL & STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - NEW MEXICO - Adults and nymphs averaged 3-8 per 25 sweeps in
Bernalillo County alfalfa. (Heninger). WISCONSIN - Late instars and adults of
Melanoplus femurrubrum light throughout State; 20 percent of females show egg
development. Wis. Ins. Sur.).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - MICHIGAN - No postive finds week ending September
4. (Moore).
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) - GEORGIA - Moderate in
pastures and fields of Jefferson and Greene Counties. (Eubank, Shurling).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - RHODE ISLAND - Populations declining
rapidly; individuals and small groups still found on favored hosts. (Mathewson,
King). MICHIGAN - Adults in traps by county: Calhoun 163, Wayne 8, Berrien 6,
and Lenawee and Monroe 4; none in Ingham, Bay and Kent Counties. (Turner ,
Moore).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - NEVADA - Additional adults collected
in sex lure traps in Pahrump Valley, Nye County; 6 males on August 31 and 4 males
on September 5. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Infestations scattered in Graham
County; treatments in progress in Yuma County. Percent infestation by area:
Texas Hill 5-10, Roll 5-30, Dome 5-15, Yuma and Gila Valley 5-90. In Cochise
County, 15 moths trapped in Stewart District, one moth in Kansas Settlement
area. In Maricopa County, most fields under treatment schedules. Infestations
generally moderate to heavy in untreated fields. Slight increase noted in
Marana, Rillito, and Cortaro areas of Pima County; treatments underway. Heavy
in volunteer cotton scattered among 41 acres of okra at Dome, Yuma County.
Okra lightly infested. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Green boll inspection
indicated 0-4 percent of cotton bolls infested in northern Chaves County fields.
(Mathews).
CORRECTIONS
CEIR 17(34):795 - STORED PRODUCTS - A SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE (Reticulitermes sp.) -
Last line should read: "...determined as this genus by D. R. Smith. (PPC)."
CEIR 17(34):797 - HAWAII INSECT REPORT - Vegetables, Fruits - First sentence
should read: "Fruit fly survey with male lure traps (68 for each species)
conducted May 24-June 21 on Lanai."
CEIR 17(35):822 - CORRECTIONS - CEIR 17(34):794 - Uranotania should read
Uranotaenia.
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
TAWNY GARDEN SLUG (Limax flavus) - OREGON - Collected on garden vegetables in
Medford, Jackson County, August 22, 1967, by L. G. Gentner. Det. by H. H. Crowell.
(p. 854).
ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL (Cyrtepistomus castaneus) - RHODE ISLAND - Adult taken on oak
in Warwick, Kent County, August 9, 1967. Det. by D. G. Kissinger. (p. 857).
Insect Decection continued on page 860.
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New County and Island Records
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - KANSAS - Dickinson, Geary,
Morris, Marion, Chase, Butler, Greenwood, WilSon, Neosho, Crawford, and Cherokee
Counties. (p. 848).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - KANSAS - Franklin, Miami, Linn,
Anderson, Bourbon, Allen, Woodson, Greenwood, Butler, and Sedgwick Counties.
ILLINOIS - Peoria and Ogle Counties. (p. 848).
A PIT SCALE (Asterolecanium arabidis) - WASHINGTON - Yakima County. (p. 853).
WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis completa) - OREGON - Douglas County. (p. 855).
AN APHID (Mastopoda pteridis) - FLORIDA - Gilchrist County. Gol 856).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - IOWA - Clinton County. (p. 857).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Chionaspis sylvatica) - FLORIDA - Dixie County. (p. 857).
BERMUDAGRASS MITE (Aceria neocynodonis) - HAWAII - Maui Island. (p. 860).
HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf - BERMUDAGRASS MITE (Aceria neocynodonis) heavy in small area (10 square
feet) of Bermuda grass in Wailuku, Maui. This is a new island record. Now known
to occur on all major islands. (Voss, Shigeta, LaPlante).
Vegetables - SWEETPOTATO VINE BORER (Omphisa anastomosalis) and SWEETPOTATO LEAF
MINER (Bedellia orchilella) larvae generally Tight in Sweetpotato fields in
Waiahole, Oahu; heavy in few spots. (Sato, Fujioka). BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera
exigua) eggs and larvae heavy on green onions in Waimanalo, Oahu. (Sato). POTATO
TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) larvae damaging approximately 25 percent of
potatoes in large field in Hoolehua, Molokai; heavy on stems and tubers. Adults
numerous. (Ito, LaPlante). Adults of a PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma )
light to medium on snap beans in Kaaawa, Oahu. Random counts ranged 2-43 per
plant. (Sato, Fujioka). SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG (Nezara viridula) adults and
nymphs caused light damage to snap beans in Kula, Maui, at 2,600 feet elevation.
Populations generally at very low level throughout State. (Tsuha et al.). TARO
LEAFHOPPER (Tarophagus proserpina) nymphs and adults moderate in taro patches in
Keanae on Maui and Kahaluu on Oahu. Adults averaged 6.5 per leaf stem in Kahaluu.
Nymphs and adults of an introduced predacious capsid bug (Cyrtorhinus fulvus)
light in both areas. (Miyahira, Funasaki). _
Fruits - MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY (Ceratitis capitata) very light in wild coffee
in Makaha Valley, Oahu. Survey with 24 male-lure traps conducted August 22-29
yielded total of 911 flies or mean of 5.42 flies per trap day. (Hawaii Fruit Fly
Investigations, USDA). All stages of PURPLE SCALE (Lepidosaphes beckii) heavy on
leaves and stems in 4-acre citrus planting in Kihei, Maui. (Miyahira).
Beneficial Insects - SCIOMYZID FLIES - To date, 6 adults of Sepedon sauteri
emerged from pupae collected August 29 in taro patch in Waianae, Oahu; first
recovery of this introduced liverfluke snail predator. Original release, 100
adults in Waianae March 29, 1967. (Au). Adults and eggs of Sepedon macropus
moderate in taro patches in Waialua and Keanae, Maui. Adults of this Liverfluke
snail predator very light in taro patches in Waianae and Kahaluu. (Ah Sam, Au).
MELASTOMA BORER (Selca brunella) infested 40-50 percent of melastoma fruits
collected at random in Hilo, Hawaii Island. (Yoshioka). Adults of a BRACONID
WASP (Opius sp., probably oophilus), a fruit fly parasite, moderate on ripe
mangoes (on ground and on trees) in 10-acre planting in Haiku, Maui. (Miyahira).
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SURVEY METHODS
Selected References 1963*
Part III
Additional copies of Parts I, II, and III of this bibliography are available from
Survey and Detection Operations.
POPULATION MEASUREMENT
ATTWOOD, V. G., WYLIE, W. D. and BOYER, W. P. 1963. Survey method for grape
root borer (Vitacea polistiformis polistiformis) as used in Arkansas. U.S. Dept.
Agr. Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt. 13 (28) :808-810.
BOYER, W. P. and DUMAS, W. A. 1963. Soybean insect survey as used in Arkansas.
U.S. Dept. Agr. Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt. 13(6) :91-92.
HARRISON, I. R. 1963. Population studies on the poultry mite Dermanyssus
gallinae (Deg.). Bul. Ent. Res. 53(4) :657-664.
ITO, Y. 1963. Lectures on agricultural ecology. 6. Effects of density. Nogyo
Gijutsu 18(6) :37-43
Statistical methods applied to insect populations and crop yields
KHIZHINSKY, P. G. 1963, Activation, abundance and the active life duration of
Ixodes persulcatus under conditions prevailing in the Krasnoyarsk krai forests
region. Med. Parazit. i Parazit. Bolezni 32(1):6-13. In Rus., Engl. Sum.
LINCOLN, C., DOWELL, G. C., BOYER, W. P. and HUNTER, R, C. 1963. The point
sample method of scouting for boll weevil. Ark. Agr. Expt. Sta. Bul. 666, 31 pp.
ODGLEN, G, and ROLSTON, L. H. 1963. Survey method for rice stink bug (Oebalus
pugnax pugnax) as used in Arkansas. U.S. Dept. Agr. Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt. I3 (1) :7.
RAYBOULD, J. N. 1963. A field comparison of the use of the Scudder grill and
the sticky fly-trap method for sampling the indoor density of African house-flies.
East Afr. Inst. Mal. Vector-Borne Dis. Ann. Rpt. 1962-1963:22-25.
RAYBOULD, J. N. 1963. African house-flies. Preliminary progress towards a
method for measuring outdoor house-fly densities. East Afr. Inst. Mal. Vector-
Borne Dis. Ann.Rpt. 1962-1963:25.
SCHAEFERS, G. A. 1963. Seasonal densities and control of the cyclamen mite,
Steneotarsonemus pallidus (Acarina: Tarsonemidae) on strawberry in New York.
J. Econ. Ent. 56(5):565-571.
SUNDMAN, J. A. and HANNA, R. L. 1963. Relative seasonal abundance of two
species of Heliothis on cotton in an area of Brazos County, Texas. J. Econ. Ent.
56 (2) :235-236.
WHITE, C. E., HAMMER, O. H. and PETERS, L. L. 1963. Survey methods for survey
entomologists. U.S. Dept. Agr. Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt. 13(16) :420-422,
Corn earworm
WOOD, G. W. 1963. The capture-recapture technique aS a means of estimating
populations of climbing cutworms. Canad. J. Zool. 41(1) :47-50. Refs.
* Additional citations for 1964-1966 are included at the end of the 1963 listing.
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FORECASTING
BARLOW, C, A, 1963. Predicting the size of European corn borer infestations
(Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn.). Canad. Ent. 95(12) :1285-1292.
NISHINO, O. and FURUHASHI, K. 1963. Experiments on forecasting the outbreaks
of fruit diseases and pests. 2. Ecological study on the outbreak of Unaspis
yanonensis. 3. Investigation on the outbreaks of Panonychus citri. Shizuoka
Citrus Expt. Sta. Rpt. 1963:129-142; 143. In Jap.
YOGO, S. 1963. A procedure in the forecast of the forest damage by the gypsy
moth (Lymantria dispar L.). Hokkaido. Forest Expt. Sta. Ann. Rpt. 1962:127-137.
In Jap., Engl. Sum.
Porthetria dispar
REARING
BOWDEN, S. R. 1963. Rearing methods. Ent. Rec. J. Variation 75(11) :261.
Insects
ELDRIDGE, B, F., SCANLON, J. E. and ORENSTEIN, I. M. 1963. Notes on the
laboratory rearing of sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae). Mosquito News 23 (3) :215-
217.
Phlebotomus papatasi and P. argentipes
ELLIS, P. E, 1963. Changes in the social aggregation of locust hoppers with
changes in rearing conditions. Animal Behaviour 11(1) :152-160.
Locusta migratoria migratorioides and Schistocerca gregaria
FISCHER, M. 1963. New results of rearing braconids (Hymenoptera). Z. f. Angew.
Zool. 50(2) :195-214.
FRIEND, W. G, and CARTWRIGHT, E, 1963. A practical apparatus for feeding
artificial diets to all stages of Rhodnius prolixus St&l. Canad. Ent. 95(4):
362-364.
GAST, R. T. and VARDELL, H, 1963. Mechanical devices to expedite boll weevil
rearing in the laboratory. U.S. Agr. Res. Serv. ARS-33-89, 10 pp.
Anthonomus grandis
HAGEN, K. S., SANTAS, L. and TSECOURAS, A, 1963. A technique of culturing the
Olive fly, Dacus oleae Gmel., on synthetic media under xenic conditions. Symp.
Use Appl. Radioisotopes Radiation Contr. Plant Anim. Insect Pests. Proc., Symp.
333-356. Ref.
HAGGETT , G, 1963. An account of rearing Scopula nigropunctata Hufn.
(strigilaria Hb.). Ent. Rec. J. Variation 75(10) :239-240.
Geometrid
IGNOFFO, C. M. 1963. A successful technique for mass-rearing cabbage loopers
on a Semisynthetic diet. Ent. Soc. Amer. Ann. 56(2):178-182. Refs.
JAY, E. G., JR, 1963. Effect of organic content in the larval medium on the
production of two species of Hippelates. J. Econ. Ent. 56(2) :127-129.
LAFRANCE, J. 1963. New apparatuses and rearing techniques for the study of
wireworms (Coleoptera: Elateridae) in organic soils of southwestern Quebec.
Canad. Ent. 95(1):1-6. Refs.
MARTINEAU, R. 1963. A practical apparatus for individual rearing from eclosion
of Diptera and Hymenoptera. Ent. Soc. Quebec Ann. 8:44-45. In Fr.
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MARUYAMA, T, and KAMIOKA, S, 1963. Rearing experiment of Spilosoma imparilis
Butler (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae) on artificial diet. J. Sericult. Sci. Japan 32(4):
268-270. Ref. In Jap., Engl. Sum.
MCCLANAHAN, R. J. and NIEMCZYK, H. D. 1963. Continuous rearing of the carrot
rust fly, Psila rosae (Fab.). Canad. Ent. 95(8) :827-830.
MICHEL, E, and CHOUTEAU, J. 1963. Note on laboratory rearing of the aphid
Myzus persicae; application to the study of its fecundity in relation to mineral
nutrition of the tobacco plant. Acad. d'Agr. de France. Compt. Rend. 49(11) :962-
966. In Fr.
MOREAU, J. P. 1963. Apropos permanent rearing of an homopteron Jassidae of the
genus Macrosteles. Rev. de Zool, Agr. et Appl. 62(10/12):114-117. In Fr.
NAGASAWA, S. and ASANO, S, 1963. An inbreeding method of rearing the house fly.
J. Econ. Ent. 56(5):714.
NIPPEL, F, 1963, A rearing of Arctia caja (Lep., Arctiidae). Ent. Z. 73(11):
123-124. In Ger.
PATTON, R. L. 1963. Rearing the house cricket, Acheta domesticus, on commercial
feed. Ent. Soc. Amer. Ann. 56(2):250-251. Refs.
REDFERN, R. E. 1963. Concentrate media for rearing red-banded leaf roller.
J. Econ. Ent. 56(2) :240-241.
REMINGTON, J. E, 1963. Laboratory mass-rearing of Cisseps fulvicollis
(Ctenuchidae) , with notes on fertility, fecundity, and biology. Lepidopterists'
Soc. J. 17(2) :65-80. Ref.
ROBERTS, R. J. 1963. Improved methods for obtaining and rearing first-instar
Cyclocephala immaculata larvae for experimentation. J. Econ. Ent. 56 (4) :538-540.
SHOREY, H. H. 1963. A simple artificial rearing medium for the cabbage looper.
J. Econ, Ent. 56(4) :536-538.
SPECHT, H. B. 1963. The rearing of European red mite under controlled environ-
mental conditions, Canad. Ent. 95(1) :35-41.
EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES
ANDREEV, S. V., MOLCHANOVA, V. A., MARTENS, B. K, and RAKITIN, A, A. 1963. Use
of radio-active isotopes for tagging of Eurygaster integriceps Put. (Hemiptera,
Pentatomidae). Ent. Obozr. 42(1):39-48. In Rus.
ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY, 1963. Radioisotopes and ionizing radiations in ento-
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BOVEY, P. and BALTENSWEILER, W. 1963. Sampling techniques in the study of
population dynamics of phyllophagous forest insects, Terre et la Vie 110 (3) :357-
366. Ret. sin) Erk
BOYER, W. P. 1963. Notes on sweep nets. U.S. Dept. Agr. Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt.
13 (26) :737-738.
BUHL, C. and SOL, R. 1963. New results on the flight of Hylemya coarctata by
means of tests with coloured trap-dishes. Z. f. Pflanzenkrankheiten: 70 (7) :407-
412, Refs. In Ger., Engl. Sum.
COOMBS, C. W. 1963. A method of assessing the physical condition of insect-
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23-35, Refs.
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INWANG, E. E. and MORRISON, F. O. 1963. Note on an apparatus for testing
insect-proofed packaging materials. Phytoprotecvion 44(1) :51-52. Ref.
KANSU, A. 1963. Radioisotopes in entomology. Ankara Univ. Fac. Agr. Yearbook
5:7-28. Ref.
MENON, M. G. R. 1963. An easy method of mounting butterfly and other insect
wings for quick field identification and cheap reproduction as plate drawings.
Indian J. Ent. 25(2) :174-176.
OSGOOD, E. A. and CLARK, E. W. 1963. Methods of sexing and sex ratios of the
southern pine beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis Zimm. Canad. Ent. 95(10) :1106-1109.
OSSIANNILSSON, F. 1963. A replica technique for the study of psyllid wing
microstructure. Ent. Tidskr. 84(1/2) :9-11.
PADULA, A. 1963. A technique for isolating life history stages of Tetranychus
telarius qu ) and for their histological examination. Phytoprotection 44(2) :96-
100. Refs. Fr. Sum.
PELEKASSIS, C. E. D., MOURIKOS, P. A. and BANTZIOS, D. N. 1963. Preliminary
studies of the field movement of the olive fruit fly (Dacus oleae Gmel.) by
labelling a natural population with radioactive phosphorus (P32). Symp. Use
Appl. Radioisotopes Radiation Contr. Plant Anim. Insect Pests Proc., Symp. 105-
114, Map, ref.
In Greece
SANCHEZ, L. O. 1963. A scissors device for collecting leaf samples from apple
trees. J. Econ. Ent. 56(2) :235.
Spider mites
SHANKS, C. H., JR. and GANS, G, 1963. A portable electrically powered
aspirator. J. Econ. Ent. 56(2) :237-238.
VAN EMDEN, H. F. 1963. A field technique for comparing the intensity of
mortality factors acting on the cabbage aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae (L. ) (Hen.:
Aphididae) , in different areas of a crop. Ent. Expt. Appl. 6(1) :53-62. Ref.
Ger. Sum.
VAN EMDEN, H. F. 1963. A technique for the marking and recovery of turf
samples in stem borer investigations. Ent. Expt. Appl. 6(3):194-198. Ref. Ger.
Sum.
WEEKMAN, G. T. and BALL, H. J. 1963. A portable electrically operated
collecting device. J. Econ. Ent. 56(5) :708-709.
TRAPS
BARR, A. R., SMITH, T. A., BOREHAM, M. M. and WHITE, K, E, 1963. Evaluation
of some factors affecting the efficiency of light traps in collecting mosquitoes.
J. Econ. Ent. 56(2) :123-127.
BELTON, P. and KEMPSTER, R. H. 1963. Some factors affecting the catches of
Lepidoptera in light traps. Canad. Ent. 95(8) :832-837.
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flying insects. Canad. J. Zool. 41(2) :219-223.
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MASON, H. C. 1963. Baited traps for sampling Drosophila populations in tomato
field plots. J. Econ, Ent. 56(6) :897-899.
MITCHELL, B. 1963. Ecology of two carabid beetles, Bembidion lampros (Herbst)
and Trechus quadristriatus (Schrank). II. Studies on populations of adults in the
field, with special reference to the technique of pitfall trapping. J. Animal
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O'LOUGHLIN, G. T. 1963. Aphid trapping in Victoria. I. The seasonal occurrence
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ATTRACTANTS
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weevil attractant from cotton. J. Econ. Ent. 56(1):110-111.
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insecticide baits to adults of Drosophila melanogaster. J. Econ. Ent. 56(6):
725-727.
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YAMAMOTO, R. 1963. Collection of the sex attractant from female American
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PICTORIAL KEYS
KINGSOLVER, J. M, 1963. Notes on the pictorial key for identification of the
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POPULATION MEASUREMENT
SEN, A. R., CHAKRABARTY, R. P. and SARKAR, A, R, 1966. Sampling techniques for
estimation of incidence of red spider mite on tea crop in North-East India.
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Tetranychus telarius
FORECASTING
LIANG, H. J., DENG, Q. M. and WU, X. G, 1966, On the outbreak and forecasting
of the rice stem borer, Tryporyza incertulas (Wlk.). Acta Ent. Sin. 15(2):105-113.
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REARING
ANDRES, K, 1966. Once again on the rearing of Dasychira abietis (Lepidoptera,
Lymantriidae). Ent. Z. 76(3):26-28. In Ger.
BIASCH, G. 1965. Studies on the rearing of Dasychira selenitica (Lepidoptera,
Lymantriidae). Ent. Z. 75(23):270-272, In Ger.
BORISOVA, A. E. 1964, Rearing Locusta migratoria manilensis Mey and Locusta
migratoria migratoria L. on semisynthetic media. Zool. Zhur. 45(6) :858-864. In
Rus., Engl. Sum.
BOT, J. 1966. An artificial diet for the plusia looper, Plusia acuta Walker.
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Pest of tomato
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HACKRAY, J. 1965. Rearing Boarmia maculata Stgr. f. bastelbergeri Hirschke.
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KRAMPITZ, H. E. 1965. Observation on the laboratory rearing of Leptopsylla
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In Ger.
MITTLER, T. E. and DADD, R. H. 1964. An improved method for feeding aphids on
artificial diets. Ent. Soc. Amer. Ann. 57(1) :139-140.
Includes Myzus persicae
PETROV, V. G. 1966. Artificial breeding method for gamasid mites, Hirstionyssus
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Mice as hosts.
SZALKAY, J. 1964. Rearing of insects. II. "Wet" insectaries. Buvar 9(5) :304-
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TAMAKI, Y. 1966. Mass rearing of the smaller tea tortrix, Adoxophyes orana
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Eudia pavonia, Arctia caja and Papilio machaon
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species of Gramineae. Ent. Soc. Amer. Ann. 59 (1) :170-173.
YEARIAN, W. C., GILBERT, K. L, and WARREN, L. O. 1966. Rearing the fall
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EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES
FREITAS, E., N. DE., SHOPE, R. E. and CAUSEY, O. R. 1966. A portable suction
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GENTRY, R. T. and WILSON, E. T, 1966. A technique for rapid collection of
balsam woolly aphid eggs. U.S. Forest Serv. Res. Note SE-58, 2 pp.
Adelges piceae
HAARLOV, N. 1966. Entomological collecting technique, with special attention
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Crambus trisectus
TRAPS
HEATH, J. 1966. A comparison of the catches obtained in insect traps fitted
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ZHOGOLEV, D. T. and SHCHERBINA, V. P. 1966. New model of a portable light trap
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U.S. Dept. Agr.
Prepared in Plant Pest Control Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt.
Division 17(37) : 862-868, 1967
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Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
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are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
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Volume 17 September 22, 1967 Number 38
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
CORN EARWORM damaged young lettuce in Arizona, infesting all corn in Arkansas
Valley of Colorado; moths at Seasonal peak on Eastern Shore of Maryland. (p. 871).
PEA APHID heavy on alfalfa in Southeast Missouri. (p. 873). ALFALFA CATERPILLAR
larvae may require controls on new stands of alfalfa in Arkansas Valley of Colo-
rado; adult flights heavy in New Mexico and Iowa. LYGUS BUGS threaten alfalfa
seed production in Arkansas Valley of Colorado; counts high in Arizona. (p. 874).
BOLL WEEVIL damage continues Serious throughout western Tennessee, infestations
heaviest Since 1953; occurrence continues at record rate throughout Alabama and
heavier than ever known in Sand Mountain area. BOLLWORM damage widespread
throughout western Tennessee; increase in numbers and damage heavy in Sand
Mountain area of Alabama, probably due to abandoned control efforts and wet
weather. (p. 875).
CABBAGE LOOPER heavy on crucifers in central and northern Alabama, heavy on
cabbage in Delaware, infestation high on lettuce in Colorado. (pp. 876, 877).
MOSQUITOES heavy in Nevada, problem following recent rains in Nevada, annoying
throughout Wisconsin. HORN FLY heavy on beef cattle throughout Georgia. (p. 880).
ELM LEAF BEETLE heavy in areas of California and Nebraska. (p. 879).
Detection
New State records: a CERAMBYCID BEETLE in Utah (p. 878) and a PINE SAWFLY in
Indiana (p. 880). For new county records see page 884.
Special Report
Distribution of Face Fly (map). (p. 886).
Reports in this issue are for week ending September 15 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Insects Affecting
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Turf, Pastures, Rangeland........ 873 Deciduous Fruits and Nuts........ 877
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lipkedoin UBeENo) (Coy LILeewloOMys pooncconoe bono nod odd DGD ood DODD KOON GUUOUOODDO DOD ODOD OOS 885
Distribution of Face Fly (Musca E\bneNNaRILSS})) GHEND)) 5 ooaccusndcbbogdeedouooood0Os 886
WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK
MID-SEPTEMBER TO MID-OCTOBER
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for mid-September to mid-October calls for
temperatures to average above Seasonal normals over the northern third of the
Nation and also in the far Southwest. Below normal temperatures are indicated
over the southern third of the country east of the Continental Divide. In the
intermediate zone between the above and below normal areas, near normal tempera-
tures are anticipated. Precipitation is expected to exceed normal over the South
while subnormal precipitation is indicated over the Northeast and also the inter-
mountain region. In all other areas not specified, precipitation is expected to
be about normal.
Weather forecast given here is based on the official 30-day "Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington. D. C. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
For weather of the week see page 883.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ASTER LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - COLORADO - Absent from lettuce fields
checked in ArkansaS Valley. Aster yellows in advanced fields ranged 27-45 percent
(27 percent overall). (Schweissing).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - WISCONSIN - Second and third instars infesting
8-12 percent of corn ears in Rock, Dane, and Iowa County fields. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MICHIGAN - Blacklight traps still indicate no mass invasions; second consecutive
year without usual migratory flight. (Janes, Newman). NEW JERSEY - Moth flights
and egg laying on sweet corn decreasing due to cool weather; some larvae present.
(Ins.-Dis. NewsSltr.). DELAWARE - Common on New Castle County corn. (Bray).
MARYLAND - Moths at seasonal peak in blacklight trap at Snow Hill; averaged 102
per night September 5-12. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Larvae increasing on
soybeans in northern neck counties; averaged 1 per 3 feet of row in Lancaster
and Middlesex Counties; many adults in Middlesex County field. (Isakson).
FLORIDA - Heavy, 3-4 larvae per stalk, in 80-acre grain sorghum field at Trenton,
Gilchrist County. (Morse). ALABAMA - Larvae very heavy, damaging commercial pea
planting in Chambers County. (Leeper). Occasional larvae entering green pimento
peppers in De Kalb County. (Parker et al.). MISSISSIPPI - Larvae moderate in
Tunica County soybean fields. Averaged 1 per 2 row feet in 1 field, 1 per row
foot in another field; controls applied. (Kincade). ARKANSAS - Inactive on soy-
beans throughout State; no further activity expected this year. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
COLORADO - Infesting all corn fields checked in Arkansas Valley; infested ears
range 5-40 percent (average 18); primarily damaged ear tips. Light in Delta,
Mesa, and Montrose Counties; moderate to high in some fields. Infested 5-50 per-
cent of ears, most fields in 5-10 percent range. Scarce in fields checked in
Larimer County. (Schweissing et al.). ARIZONA - Larvae damaged 90 percent of
25-acre corn field in Graham County. Damaged young lettuce being treated at Dome
area, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs and adults moderate
on 40-acre sorghum field in Kerman, Fresno County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). COLORADO -
Infested all sorghum fields checked in Arkansas Valley; noneconomic. (Schweissing).
MICHIGAN - Very few live forms left in mid-State corn fields. Colony remains in
most fields evidenced by shed skins, sooty fungus discoloration, and some deformed
plants. (Dowdy).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged less than 1 per square foot
on crabgrass 2 mileS South of Stillwater, Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - WISCONSIN - Adult flight heavy September
13-14; nymphs decreaSing on alfalfa. Nymphs increasing in marginal areas of Rock
County commercial lima beans; average 1 per leaf. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). DELAWARE -
Averaged 2 per 10 sweeps on New Castle County beans. (Bray).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - COLORADO - Range 0-2,500 per 100
Sweeps on alfalfa throughout Arkansas Valley; continues serious threat to new
Stands. (Schweissing). NEBRASKA - Light, 0-29 per 25 sweeps, in Howard and Dawson
Counties. (Manglitz). KANSAS - Continues light on southeast district alfalfa;
up to 12 per 10 sweeps. (Simpson).
TOMATO HORNWORM (Manduca quinquemaculata) - ALABAMA - Larvae heavy on commercial
pimento peppers in De Kalb County field; very light in other areas. (Parker et
al.). COLORADO - Low numbers in Otero County light trap; few in tomato fields.
(Schweissing).
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CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - NEBRASKA - Third instars on late corn
in York County; adults present. (Roselle). WISCONSIN - First through fifth
instar infestations ranged from 4-8 percent in treated Sweet corn in Dane and Rock
Counties to 28 percent in Iowa County; adult flight almost complete. (Wis. Ins.
Sur.). OHIO - Fall survey began September 11. Preliminary sampling indicates
numbers light compared to those for last year. Infestations averaged 7.7 percent
in 11 counties in north-central, northwestern, and Southwestern areas. Most
numerous in Franklin and Pickaway Counties; infested 16.8 and 12.0 percent of
plants, respectively. Inordinately cool weather in August and September apparently
retarded development of Second generation. (Rose). DELAWARE - Up to 49 percent
of corn plants infested in New Castle County sweet corn. (Bray). ALABAMA -
Occasional larva entering pimento pepper pods in De Kalb and Marshall Counties;
few moths in nearby corn. (Moore et al.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - NEW JERSEY - Moth flights and egg laying
on sweet corn decreaSing due to cool weather; some larvae present. (Ins.-Dis.
Newsltr.). COLORADO - Light in Delta, Mesa, and Montrose Counties; moderate to
high in some corn fields. Infested 5-50 percent of ears; ranged 5-10 percent in
most fields. (Schweissing).
SORGHUM WEBWORM (Celama sorghiella) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 1-5 per 10 grain sorghum
heads in Garvin and Lincoln Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - On late-planted
sorghum in Wilson County. (Simpson).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - COLORADO - Adults average 1 per
corn plant in fields in Larimer County. (Jenkins). NEBRASKA - Adults ranged 10-30
per plant on late corn in York County. (Roselle). IOWA - Adults collected at
Elkader, Clayton County, for new county record. All counties in State are now
infested. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). NORTH DAKOTA - Light, less than 1 per 100 plants,
near West Fargo, Cass County; none in southern and northwestern Richland and
southeastern Cass Counties. (Brandvik).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - OHIO - Surveyed 156 fields in
52 counties during last half of August and first week of September. Averaged
23,992 beetles per acre (average 1.4 per plant) for 52 counties. Highest in
counties in southwestern and northwestern districts. (Rose). ALABAMA - Adults
numerous in young corn field near Fyffe, De Kalb County; damage light. (Parker
et al.).
SOUTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - OHIO - Averaged 824
adults per acre in 52 counties during Survey in last half of August and first week
of September. (Rose).
SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - KANSAS - Heavy in field of late-planted
sorghum in Wilson County. (Simpson).
A THRIPS (Frankliniella williamsi) - CALIFORNIA - Adults and nymphs heavy on corn
in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - COLORADO - Decreasing in Larimer
County, no apparent damage to Silage corn. Continues to appear in some fields in
Arkansas Valley, but generally decreasing. Varies from very little damage to
burning through middle leaves in untreated fields; absent on corn in Mesa, Mont-—
rose, and Delta Counties. Very light in some sorghum fields in Arkansas Valley.
(Jenkins, Schweissing).
SMALL GRAINS
HESSIAN FLY (Mayetiola destructor) - MISSOURI - Limited stubble survey for puparia
completed in Barton, Holt, Lafayette, Ralls, and Saline Counties. Averaged 2.1
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percent plant infestation and 2.9 puparia per 100 plants for above counties; up
to 32 percent infestation and 55 puparia per 100 plants in Saline County field.
(Brown). IOWA - Adult emergence delayed due to cool, dry weather. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
BILLBUGS (Sphenophorus spp.) - MARYLAND - Damaged several zoysia grass lawns in
Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). KANSAS - S. venatus vestitus pupae,
adults, and all larval stages on zoySia and Bermuda grass in Sedgwick County.
(Thompson, Redding).
SOD WEBWORMS - FLORIDA - Heavy; browned experimental strips of improved Bermuda
grass at Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County. (Dohner). UTAH - Adults numerous on
many northern area lawns. (Knowlton).
RHODES-GRASS SCALE (Antonina graminis) - ARIZONA - Heavy on 2 acres of year-old
Bermuda grass at Marine Corps Air Station at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Odonaspis ruthae) - ALABAMA - Damage serious on Coastal Bermuda
grass in Coffee County. (Farrar, Speed).
WESTERN FLOWER THRIPS (Frankliniella occidentalis) - UTAH - Very numerous in
blossoms of Chrysothamnus sp. and Gutierrezia Sp. in Logan County and Logan Green
Canyon, Cache County. (Knowlton).
A MILLIPED (Oxidus gracilis) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on lawns in Gilroy, Santa Clara
County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (AcyrthoSiphon pisum) - COLORADO - Averaged 200-300 per 100 sweeps in
Arkansas Valley alfalfa; very light in most fields. Decreasing, 10-100 per 100
sweeps, in Larimer County. Very few in Delta, Mesa, and Montrose County fields.
(Schweissing et al.). KANSAS - Light, 10-15 per 10 sweeps, on alfalfa in Elk,
Wilson, Neosho, and Crawford Counties. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Light to moderate
on alfalfa in Dawson and Howard Counties. (Manglitz). MISSOURI - Heavy ogn south-
east area alfalfa; ranged 300-1,000+ per 10 sweeps in Pemiscot and New Madrid
Counties. (Jones). IOWA - Ranged 15-100+ per 10 sweeps in Polk, Story, Boone,
Greene, Carroll, Sac, Ida, and Woodbury Counties. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN -
Very light on alfalfa, up to 10 per sweep. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Increased
4-fold since August 28 but still light to moderate; averaged 102 per 10 sweeps
on alfalfa in 6 Ingham and Shiawassee County fields. (Dowdy). VIRGINIA - Light
on Pulaski County alfalfa; ranged 5-15 per sweep. (Isakson).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Averaged 170
per 100 sweeps at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Adults
ranged 4-6 per 25 sweeps on alfalfa at Ft. Sumner area, De Baca County. (Mathews).
OKLAHOMA - Averaged 5 per 10 sweeps on Bryan County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
MISSOURI - Adults ranged 30-70 (averaged 42) per 10 sweeps in 3 alfalfa fields in
Pemiscot County; girdled stems averaged 4.6. Light on soybeans adjacent to
alfalfa. (Jones).
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus spumarius) - VIRGINIA - Adults numerous on Pulaski
County alfalfa; ranged 7-20 (averaged 12) per sweep. (Isaksson). MICHIGAN - Adults
8-40 per 10 sweeps in 6 Ingham and Shiawassee County alfalfa fields; egg laying
underway, mating pairs common. (Dowdy),.
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - COLORADO - Few larvae in third cutting of Mesa
County alfalfa. (Bulla). NEBRASKA - Larvae averaged 1.7 per 100 sweeps, adults
0.3 per 100 sweeps in Dawson County. (Manglitz).
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WEEVILS (Sitona spp.) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 27.2 per 25 sweeps on Dawson County
alfalfa. (Manglitz). S. cylindricollis averaged 3 per sweep on Lancaster County
sweetclover. (Stevens).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - NEBRASKA - D. virgifera adults ranged 10-30
per plant on alfalfa and weeds adjacent to corn in northeast area. (Roselle).
WISCONSIN - D. longicornis adults common on Rock County alfalfa, averaged 10 per
sweep. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARIZONA - Larvae destroyed 85 percent of
35-acre alfalfa field in Graham County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Adults
very abundant; larvae ranged 20-25 per 25 sweeps on alfalfa near Ft. Sumner, De
Baca County. (Mathews). COLORADO - Continues to appear in many fields in Arkansas
Valley area; range 0-1,000 per 100 sweeps. Controls may be necessary in new stands
of infested alfalfa. Abundant September 1-15 in Mesa County. (Schweissing, Bulla).
IOWA - Adult flights heavy in central and west-central area. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
WISCONSIN - Larvae averaged 1 per sweep in many southwestern alfalfa fields. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - OKLAHOMA - Numerous, 30 per 10 sweeps,
in Bryan County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - NEBRASKA - Larvae heavy,
damaging alfalfa at Lovelock, Pershing County; controls applied. (Kurtz, Martin-
elli).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 280 per 100 sweeps on Yuma County
alfalfa; ranged 350-400 per 100 sweeps at Safford, Graham County. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur.). COLORADO - Up to 100 per 100 sweeps in Arkansas Valley; threatens alfalfa
seed production. (Schweissing). IOWA - Numerous in central and west-central area;
noneconomic on alfalfa and red clover. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
PLANT BUGS (Adelphocoris spp.) - IOWA - Numerous in central and west-central area;
noneconomic On alfalfa and red clover. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - A. lineolatus
decreasing; averaged 3.5 adults and 4.5 nymphs per 10 Sweeps in 6 Shiawassee and
Ingham County alfalfa fields. (Dowdy).
GARDEN FLEAHOPPER (Halticus bracteatus) - WISCONSIN - Averaged 5 per 10 sweeps in
some alfalfa in Brodhead area. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
FIELD CRICKETS (Gryllus spp.) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults averaged 5 per square foot
on alfalfa in northern Richland County. (Brandvik).
ALFALFA SEED CHALCID (Bruchophagus roddi) - NEVADA - Adult emergence heavy in
Orovada area, Humboldt County; percent average infestation: 68 of racemes and
29 of pods on volunteer plants and 62 of racemes and 12 of pods on seed alfalfa.
(Lauderdale, Gallaway).
SOYBEANS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - VIRGINIA - Adults and larvae damaging
most fields in northern neck area; Larvae ranged 3-175 per 10 feet of row.
(Isakson).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - NEBRASKA - Ranged 10-30 per plant
on soybeans adjacent to corn in northeast area. (Roselle).
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - MINNESOTA - Second-generation adults
emerged in south-central Counties; damaging in Brown County. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.,
Sept. 8). VIRGINIA - Light in northern neck area, up to 4 per 10 feet of row.
(Isakson).
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GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena Scabra) - VIRGINIA - Spotty in northern neck counties,
ranged 4-60 per 10 feet of row. (isakson).
COTTON SQUARE BORER (Strymon melinus) - ARKANSAS - Light in southeast area. (Ark.
Ins. Sur.).
GREEN STINK BUG (Acrosternum hilare) - MISSISSIPPI - Light in several Sharkey
County fields. (Dinkins, Young). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 2 per plant in Jackson
County, and 1 per 4 plants in Lincoln County; heavy in Bryan County. (Okla. Coop.
Sure.
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - MISSOURI - Light on soy-
beans adjacent to alfalfa. (Jones).
PEANUTS
RED-NECKED PEANUTWORM (Stegasta bosqueella) - OKLAHOMA - Damaged 80 percent of
terminals in Garvin County; continued heavy in Johnston County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - TENNESSEE - Damage continues serious throughout
western area, migrating weevils infesting older cotton. Infestations heaviest
since 1953. (Locke). ALABAMA - Occurrence continues at record rate throughout
State. Some growers report populations heavier than ever known in Sand Mountain
area where cotton pests usually low. "Hatchout" occurring in overlapping gener-—
ations; 50-100 percent of squares punctured in many fields. Very few blooms in
most fields since squares destroyed prior to blooming. (Moore et al.). MISSIS-
SIPPI - Punctured squares increasing due to termination of older cotton in some
areas of delta; adults heavy in northern delta area. Average percent infestation
by county: Sharkey 12 in 10 fields; Issaquena 8 in 10 fields; Hinds Drain omer weltdsi:
Pike 10 in 6 fields; Holmes 30 in 18 fields; Yazoo 10 in 11 fields. (Dinkins,
Young). ARKANSAS - Active in most fields, controls applied. (Ark. Ins. Suu)
OKLAHOMA - Light to heavy in Pawnee County; bolls in some fields 80 percent punc—
tured with 50 percent having 2 or more punctures; adults 0-8 per 10 bolls.
Damaged 7 percent of squares in Garvin County. Punctured 20 percent of squares
in Marshall County. Heavy in Johnston County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSOURI -
Heavy but noneconomic in some southeast area fields. (Jones).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - TENNESSEE - Damage extensive throughout western area;
moths on late cotton; increase expected in fields where squares present. (Locke).
ALABAMA - Numbers and damage increased heavily in more northern counties;
especially heavy in all fields in Marshall and De Kalb Counties. Hundreds of H.
zea moths flying and laying eggs on cotton, young corn, and tomatoes. Heavy ~
increase probably due to abandoned control efforts and extremely wet weather in
Sand Mountain area. Continues low in Tennessee Valley area of northern area
where controls effective. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Light throughout delta area;
first and second instars heavy in Yazoo County. Average percent infestations by
county: Sharkey 3 in 10 fields; Issaquena 2 in 12 fields; Hinds 4 in 11 fields;
Pike 2 in 6 fields; Holmes 2 in 18 fields. (Dinkins, Young). ARKANSAS - Eggs in
most fields, larval activity light. H. zea moths in light traps: 1,946 at Kelso,
Desha County, and 233 at Hope, Hempstead County. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI -
Heavy throughout southeast area. (Jones). OKLAHOMA - Damaged 40 percent of bolls
in Some areas of Marshall County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARIZONA - Insecticides
removed by recent rains, larval buildup in untreated Yuma County fields; damage
widespread in Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 1-3 per leaf on 50 percent
of leaves in MarShall County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Egg laying continues;
noneconomic throughout State; disease severe in larvae. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - ARIZONA - Light buildup at
Cotton Research Center in Phoenix, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (Estigmene acrea) - ARIZONA - Light at Cotton Research
Center in Phoenix, Maricopa County; spotted in Graham County; defoliation heavy
in Some Pinal County fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COTTON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - MISSOURI - Increasing to economic levels in boll-
worm-treated fields. (Jones). NEW MEXICO - Light and spotty in Roosevelt County
fields. (Mathews).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Increasing in all untreated Pinal County
fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
STINK BUGS (Euschistus spp.) - ARIZONA - Moderate in Safford and Solomon areas,
Graham County. (Ariz.._Coop. Sur.).
A LEAF MINER FLY (Liriomyza trifolii) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate at Calipatria,
Imperial County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (OsStrinia nubilalis) - MICHIGAN - Total of 712 adults taken
September 4-10 compared with 129 this week in Lenawee County blacklight traps.
(Janes, Newman).
TOMATO FRUITWORM (Heliothis zea) - COLORADO - Moths low in Otero County light
trap; no larvae found in tomatoes. (Schweissing).
BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - ALABAMA - Adults and larvae very
heavy and damaging on abandoned beans and peas in home gardens and young beans
in De Kalb, Marshall, and other northern counties. (Moore et al.).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - WISCONSIN - Numerous in lima
bean field. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
COWPEA CURCULIO (Chalcodermus aeneus) - ALABAMA - Larvae moderate in pea planting
in Lee County; heavier in De Kalb County home gardens. (Leeper et al.).
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COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - DELAWARE - Damage very heavy on 100 percent of
cabbage heads in some New Castle County fields. (Bray). ALABAMA - Larvae heavy,
ranged 1-8 per plant, on cabbage, kale, and collards in Lee, De Kalb, Marshall,
St. Clair, and other Counties throughout central and northern areas. (Leeper
et all.) <
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - NEW JERSEY - Moth flights light to moder-
ate in Middlesex County. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
CABBAGE APHID (Brevicoryne brassicae) - ALABAMA - Heavy on collards and cabbage
in Lee and other central counties. (Leeper et al.).
A MILLIPED (Diploiulus latistriatus hesperus) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on
cabbage roots in Yreka, Siskiyou County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CUCURBITS
SQUASH BUG (Anasa tristis) - OKLAHOMA - Extremely heavy on vines and leaves of
pumpkins and melons in Garvin County; some plants killed. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - OKLAHOMA -
Averaged 12 per flower on Garvin County melons. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Damaged young lettuce at Dome area,
Yuma County; controls in progress. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). COLORADO - Continues to
appear in Otero County light trap. Infested plants ranged 0-60 percent (average
39) in lettuce fields. (Schweissing).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Damaged young lettuce at Dome area,
Yuma County; controls in progress. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BLISTER BEETLES (Epicauta spp.) - VIRGINIA - E. pennsylvanica dominant in lower
Northampton County outbreak. (Hofmaster).
TORTOISE BEETLES - OKLAHOMA - Jonthonota nigripes and Deloyala guttata leaf
damage 80 percent in Garvin County Sweetpotatoes. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
STINK BUGS (Euschistus spp.) - ARIZONA - Heavy on 41-acre okra planting in
Dome Valley, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
ONION MAGGOT (Hylemya antiqua) - COLORADO - Bulbs damaged in some fields at
harvest in Montrose and Delta Counties. (Bulla).
ONION THRIPS (Thrips tabaci) - COLORADO - Very numerous on maturing onions in
Larimer County; ranged 100-300 per plant. (Jenkins).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) -WISCONSIN - Adult flights and egg laying
continues, unsprayed apples worthless in Dunn County; ranged 0-49 (average 6+)
flies per sticky board trap at 26 sites September 7-13. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MICHIGAN - Emergence continues in Fennville and Walker areas; few moths captured
on sticky boards in Walker area. (Wooley).
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PEACH TREE BORER (Sanninoidea exitiosa) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on peach trees in
Marshall County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Problem serious in ornamental
peach trees in Albuquerque nurseries; tree infestations ranged 10-35 percent.
(Heninger).
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae heavy on apples in Perkins
area, Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate in 40-acre prune orchard
in Red Bluff, Tehama County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PEACH TWIG BORER (Anarsia lineatella) - CALIFORNIA - Adults and larvae heavy in
peach fruit of 10-acre planting in Winters, Yolo County. (Cal. Coop. RIDES) c
PEAR PSYLLA (Psylla pyricola) - MICHIGAN - Adults and nymphs active in Fennville
area; controls applied to reduce overwintering populations. (Wooley).
A SOFT SCALE (Lecanium kunoensis) - CALIFORNIA - Light on plum trees in Alamo,
Contra Costa County; Spreading in Butte and Lake Counties past several years.
(Gail ‘Coop. Rpt.)).
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - MICHIGAN - Adults and nymphs numerous on
some trees in Ingham County; overwintering eggs on twigs and calyxes of apples.
(Dowdy).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - COLORADO - Heavy in several apple
orchards in Mesa, Delta, and Montrose Counties; ranged 6-50 per leaf; controls
applied in heavily infested orchards partially successful. (Bulla).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - MISSISSIPPI - Webs numerous in pecan trees in
Oktibbeha County, damage moderate. (Dinkins). ARKANSAS - Webs up to 2 feet very
common in Chicot County pecan trees. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Larvae
numerous in some trees, especially wild cherry, in Ingham County. (Lott).
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on Mayes County
pecans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Pupation well underway, few larvae
remain. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate on Mayes County
pecans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Numerous adults emerging in Payne
and Okfuskee Counties; heavy in Cotton County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS
CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) - ARIZONA - Light in 2 40-acre groves of lemon
and grapefruit at Yuma, Yuma County; averaged 5 adults, 5 nymphs, and 10 eggs
per leaf. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS FLAT MITE (Brevipalpus lewisi) - ARIZONA - Adults ranged 10-20 per lemon
on 12-year-old trees on 120 acres at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SMALL FRUITS
A CERAMBYCID BEETLE (Oberea affinis) - UTAH - Adults taken on raspberry canes at
Bountiful, Davis County, June 16, 1967. Det. by G. B. Vogt. This is a new
State record. (Knowlton, Burningham).
FERN SCALE (Pinnaspis aspidistrae) - FLORIDA - All stages moderately to severely
infesting leaves and bark of 90 Sweet orange plants at nursery in Titusville,
Brevard County. (Levan, Sept. 8). Plants quarantined. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
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ORNAMENTALS
AZALEA LEAF MINER (Gracillaria azaleella) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on azaleas in
Pacific Beach, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
LILAC BORER (Podosesia syringae syringae) - NEBRASKA - Damage extensive to
lilacs in Lincoln, Lancaster County. (Roselle).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - COLORADO - Numerous on shrubs in Baca and Las
Animas Counties. (HantsSbarger).
A NYMPHALID BUTTERFLY (Agraulis vanillae) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy, defoliating
passion vines in Solvang, Santa Barbara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A JAPANESE WEEVIL (Pseudocneorhinus bifasciatus) - VIRGINIA - Adults extensively
damaging privet at location near Mechanicsville, Hanover County. (Isakson).
CRAPEMYRTLE APHID (Myzocallis kahawaluokalani) - ALABAMA - Extremely heavy,
ranged 25-100 per leaflet, on most crapemyrtle in Marshall, De Kalb, and other
northern and central counties; honeydew heavy. (Parker et al.).
TEA SCALE (Fiorinia theae) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 75 per leaf on Burford holly and
Dwarf Chinese holly at Rogers County nursery. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
MAGNOLIA SCALE (Neolecanium cornuparvum) - OHIO - Crawlers still active on
magnolia in Mahoning County. (EI1is)
MEXICAN MEALYBUG (Phenacoccus gossypii) - FLORIDA - All stages moderately
infesting stems and leaves of 25 percent of 200 Hibiscus plants at department
store in Leesburg, Lake County. (Bentley, Sept. 11).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - IOWA - Damaging most evergreens throughout
State. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
A MILLIPED (Diploiulus latistriatus hesperus) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate, damaging
gladioli in Hayward, Alameda County; immatures mining plant stems. (Cal. Coop.
Rpt.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on elms in Madera,
Madera County, and Latrobe, Amador County, and on Chinese elm in Escondido, San
Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEBRASKA - Heavy on Siberian and American
elms in southeast counties. (Roselle). IOWA - Found in Bettendorf, Scott
County, for a new county record. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
LOCUST LEAF MINER (Xenochalepus dorsalis) - VIRGINIA - Present on locust in
western Amherst, Dickerson, Buchanan, Wise, Scott, Lee, and Frederick Counties;
widespread in Botetourt County. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., Sept. 1).
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - MARYLAND - Heavy on mimosa on several
Prince Georges County properties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
APHIDS - OHIO - Adelges abietis on Norway spruce in 5-acre Austrian pine planting
in Geauga County. (Pfonts, Sept. 8). WISCONSIN - Capitophorus spp. and
Rhopalosiphum fitchii forming colonies on overwintering hosts of Russian olive
and hawthorn, respectively; alates heavy. Lachnus salignus heavy on willows in
Kenosha County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SPRUCE BUD SCALE (Physokermes piceae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on Picea pungens
nursery stock in Fremont, Alameda County. (CalvanCoopraRpit) i.
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LACE BUGS - MARYLAND - Corythucha arcuata heavy on white oaks at several locations
in Prince Georges County; C. ciliata heavy on 30+ large sycamores in College Park,
Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
A CYNIPID GALL WASP (Disholcaspis washingtonensis) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy in
oak twigs in Menlo Park, San Mateo County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
BLACK TURPENTINE BEETLE (Dendroctonus terebrans) - ALABAMA - Adults increasing;
damaging pines around homes in central and southern areas; controls applied in
Lee County. (Copeland et al.).
SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE (Dendroctonus frontalis) - VIRGINIA - Infesting pines in 3
Caroline County locations and in 1-6 locations in Buckingham, Prince Edward,
Nottoway, and Lunenburg Counties. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., Sept. 1).
SAWFLIES - ALABAMA - Neodiprion lecontei larvae heavy on several shortleaf pines
in southern Mobile County; some large trees defoliated. (Deakle). MINNESOTA -
Diprion similis numbers and damage light in central counties. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.,
Sept. 8). INDIANA - Diprion frutetorum damaging pine near Williamsport, Warren
County. This is a new State record. Det. by D. L. Schuder. (Huber).
ZIMMERMAN PINE MOTH (Dioryctria zimmermani) - OHIO - Larvae infesting 5 percent
of Austrian pines in 5-acre planting in Geauga County. (Pfonts, Sept. 8).
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - NEVADA - Aedes dorsalis, A. melanimon, and A. nigromaculis adults
heavy in Carson Valley, Douglas County, and Mason Valley, Lyon County; A.
dorsalis and A. melanimon heavy in Stillwater, Churchill County. (Kurtz,
Martinelli). UTAH - Annoyance decreasing in Cache Valley, Cache County; some
annoyance in Bountiful and Woods Cross area, Davis County. (Knowlton). NEW
MEXICO - Problem in Bernalillo County following recent rains. (N.M. Coop.
Rpt.). LOUISIANA - Larvae of Aedes sp., Culex restuans, C. salinarius, C.
pipiens quinquefasciatus, Psorophora confinnis, and P. ciliata taken in
Jefferson Parish September 7-14; A. vexans adults dominant in light traps. (Stokes).
IOWA - A. vexans, A. trivittatus, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, and Culex spp.
adults taken at Burlington August 28. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MINNESOTA - Total of
1,963 females collected in 16 Metropolitan Mosquito Control District light traps
week ending September 2, included 1,311 A. vexans. Anopheles spp., Culex spp.,
Culiseta spp., and Mansonia spp. taken in small numbers. A. vexans dominant in
biting collections. Soil sample eggs immersed in water showed 40 percent hatch;
controls ended. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). WISCONSIN - Annoying on warm evenings
throughout State, biting stopped. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MARYLAND - Culex spp.
very annoying in several Prince Georges County areas. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
HORN FLY .(Haematobia irritans) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 750 per head on Johnston
County cattle, ranged 1,000-1,250 per head on Marshall County cattle, and averaged
750 per head on Murray County cattle; heavy on Mayes County cattle. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). NEBRASKA - Light, ranged 40-60 per animal, in Dixon County herd. (Roselle).
MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 22 flies per animal in 806 head of Hinds County cattle;
averaged 60 flies per animal in 50 head of Pike County cattle. (Dinkins, Young).
GEORGIA - Continue heavy on beef cattle over State. (Nolan).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 19 cases reported in U.S.
September 10-16 as follows: TEXAS - Presidio 1, Brewster 3, Val Verde 2, DuVal
1, Kinney 2, Medina 1, Crockett 1, Bexar 1, Comal 1, Live Oak 1, Terrell 3.
Total of 152 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico as
follows: Baja California 26, Territorio sur de Baja California 29, Sonora 17,
Chihuahua 49, Coahuila 20, Nuevo Leon 7, Tamaulipas 4. Total of 33 cases
reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier zone is area where eradication
operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population of U.S.
Sterile flies released: Texas 29,724,000; Arizona 160,000; Mexico 78,070,000.
(Anim. Health Div.).
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HOUSE FLY (Musca domestica) - GEORGIA - Adults and larvae light in treated caged-
layer droppings; heavy in untreated droppings in Lincoln County; adults heavy in
beef cattle barn in Lincoln County. (Nolan, Smith). NEBRASKA - Continue heavy
in Lancaster County. (Campbell).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults ranged up to 23 (averaged 6)
per face on steers in Cass County feed lot. (Brandvik).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - WISCONSIN - Numerous in Brown and Chippewa
Counties, moderate in other areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
NORTHERN CATTLE GRUB (Hypoderma bovis) - NEW YORK - Mostly third instars abundant
on Fort Plain dairy herd, ranged 6-12 per head on 11 of 60 cows; unusual for this
time of year. (N.Y. Wkly. Rpt.).
HORSE BOT FLY (Gasterophilus intestinalis) - DELAWARE - Annoying around horses on
which eggs occurred in New Castle County; no oviposition. (Bray).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Nymphs ranged 2.5-23 and
larvae 112-344 per 25 yard drag in Cherokee and Muskogee Counties. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Adults averaged 6 per animal on 11 Hinds County cattle.
(Dinkins).
STORED PRODUCTS
A DERMESTID BEETLE (Trogoderma sternale) - CALIFORNIA - Adults and larvae heavy
in common cowpea seed, Vigna Sinensis, in storage in San Joaquin, Fresno County.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SAW-TOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE (Oryzaephilus surinamensis) - FLORIDA - This and a
weevil, Sitophilus sp., heavily infesting many l-pound bags of rice in grain
storage building at Bartow, Polk County. (Jackson).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - WISCONSIN - Adalia bipunctata predaceous on alates of Capitophorus
spp. and Rhopalosiphum fitchii in Russian olive and hawthorn. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MICHIGAN - Pupae of Coleomegilla maculata and other species numerous in most corn
fields where corn leaf aphids present earlier. (Dowdy).
VEDALIA (Rodolia cardinalis) - ARIZONA - Destroyed light infestation of cottony-
cushion scale in citrus trees. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FLOWER BUGS - UTAH - Orius tristicolor numerous in rabbitbrush blossoms heavily
infested by western flower thrips in Logan and Wellsville Canyons, Cache County,
and in Box-Elder Canyon, Box Elder County. (Knowlton).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - MONTANA - Trace numbers remaining in northeastern and eastern
counties. No extensive infestations in western and southwestern areas; damage
light statewide. Numerous Melanoplus bivitattus and M. sanguinipes in north-
central area expected to be problem on fall wheat. WYOMING — Adult survey
showed 1.5 million acres infested; control completed on 7,500 acres in Big Horn
Mountains August 11. IDAHO - Light throughout State, banded-wing grasshopper
nymphs late in development. WASHINGTON - Adult survey completed August il.
Lightest in recent years, involving only 25,000 acres; predators and parasites
abundant. OREGON - Adult survey completed August 11. Economic on 86,000 acres
=8o2n—
in State. Infested small areas of Jackson,, Josephine, Douglas, Malheur, and
Umatilla Counties; up to 50,000 acres in Zumwalt area, Wallowa County.
CALIFORNIA -— Adult surveys completed in 14 counties. Noneconomic in Alpine,
Sonoma, and Yolo Counties; economic in Sacramento, Solano, San Joaquin, Contra
Costa, San Diego, Riverside, San Luis Obispo, Merced, Mariposa, Tuolumne, Tehama,
Trinity, Shasta, and Humboldt Counties; infested 7,000+ acres in Shasta County
and 119,000 acres in Humboldt County. NEVADA - Adult survey completed August 18.
Infested 49,000 acres of rangeland in 8 counties. UTAH - Adult survey completed
in August. Economic in Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Iron, and Washington Counties.
(PPC West. Reg.). Numerous on range in mouth of Logan Green Canyon, Cache
County; 70 percent M. sanguinipes. (Knowlton). ARIZONA - Summer-hatching species
general in all major range areas during August; up to 50+ per square yard in some
swale areas. Moderate in San Rafael Valley and Pena Blanca Canyon areas, Santa
Cruz County; light in Pima County except for area around Arivaca, Redding Pass,
and Greaterville. Emergence delayed by dry weather in Sulphur Springs Valley
area in Graham County; heavy in most valley areas of Point-of-Pines, Gila County.
Rapid buildup south of Seligman in northern and central Yavapai County. (PPC
West. Reg.). NEW MEXICO - Damaging De Baca County alfalfa; nymphs 10-12 per 25
sweeps. (Mathews). COLORADO - Adult survey completed in August; economic on
650,000 acres in eastern and southern portions. (PPC West. Reg.). Melanoplus
spp. damaging borders of winter wheat fields in Baca County; 1 drill width damaged
around some fields; abundant on rangeland pastures in Baca and Las Animas
Counties. (Hantsbarger). OKLAHOMA - Adult survey for summer 1967 completed.
Adults economic, 8+ per Square yard, on 1,039,500 acres of rangeland in northwestern,
southwestern, and south-central counties; infestations moderate to threatening
in crop margins and roadsides. Adults, 3-7 per square yard, light throughout
western half of State. Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum, Ageneotettix deorum, M.
occidentalis, Aulocara elliotti, M. packardii, M. femurrubrum, Metator pardalinus,
and Drepanopterna femoratum dominant; parasites and predators present. Dissosteira
longipennis in large areas of Beckham, Beaver, and Harmon Counties and in small
bands of Cimarron and Greer Counties. (Okla. Coap. Sur.). KANSAS - Mostly M.
differentialis and Melanoplus spp. slightly damaged edges of some wheat fields
in Elk and Butler Counties. (Simpson). NORTH DAKOTA - Fifth instars of M.
femurrubrum on Richland County alfalfa. (Brandvik). WISCONSIN - Damaging
alfalfa field near Sauk City, averaged 60 per square yard; egg development in
50 percent of females in southern counties. Chorthippus curtipennis dominant in
some alfalfa, averaged 4 per sweep. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
CITRUS WHITEFLY (Dialeurodes citri) - CALIFORNIA - Resprayed 5 infested and 19
buffer blocks at Bakersfield, Kern County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - VIRGINIA - Severe on yellow-poplar at 5
Pulaski County locations. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., Sept. 1).
MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha ludens) - CALIFORNIA - Total of 3,400 traps in San
Diego County recovered 379 marked flies; no wild or unmarked flies trapped for
August. (PPC West. Reg.).
MORMON CRICKET (Anabrus simplex) - IDAHO - Infested approximately 3,000 acres in
Washington County, 1,500 acres in Adams County in West Mountain area; scattered in
Fremont County along Continental Divide south of Red Rock Lakes and in Fremont
County in the Cheatbeck Basin. NEVADA - Only scattered crickets in solitary phase
in surveyed areas. Small band August 22 at Davis Canyon in Diamond Mountian area
of Eureka County; averaged 3-4 per square yard on 100 acres. Eggs laid. No
indication of movement. (PPC West. Reg.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - CALIFORNIA - Treated 200,000 acres.
Of 8 desert areaS, only Borrego Valley of San Diego County required no treatment.
Another 185,000 acres should require treatment during September and early
October. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEVADA - Total of 52 males collected September 8-12
in sex lure traps in Pahrump Valley, Nye County. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA -
Moths caught around homes at Yuma. Total of 51 moths taken in 8 sex lure traps
in regularly sprayed Gila Valley, Yuma County fields. Bolls from infested
= 883° —
fields have 3-35 exit holes per 100 bolls at Casa Grande, Pinal County; 50 per-
cent infestation in 40-acre field in Avra Valley, Pima County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
OKLAHOMA - Larvae averaged 2 per 20 mature bolls in Marshall County. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.).
RANGE CATERPILLAR (Hemileuca oliviae) -NEW MEXICO - Control program completed
August 22 on 14,085 acres of rangeland in Lincoln County. Control successful in
State; mortality 98 percent or better. (PPC West. Reg.).
WESTERN GRAPE LEAF SKELETONIZER (Harrisina brillians) - CALIFORNIA - Collected in
Roseville, Placer County, for new county record. This find is 4 miles north of
nearest known infestation in Sacramento County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - ARKANSAS - Found for first time in
Lee and Randolph Counties during August. New and extended infestations by county:
Mississippi - new at Keiser and Frenchman Bayou, extension at Leachville; Phillips
infestation at Helena delimited, beetles found at West Helena; Poinsett - new
at Tyronza. Extensions by county: Craighead - at Jonesboro; Greene - south of
Paragould; Crittenden - in West Memphis and Brice areas; Monroe - in Brinkley
area. (Shotts). -VERGINIA - Adults collected at Hampton August 16 and Newport
News August 29. (Cowden).
Weather continued from page 870.
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 18
HIGHLIGHTS: Shifting wind patterns ended a long warm spell in the Northwest,
warmed north-central areas, and brought much rain to the central third.
PRECIPITATION: Snow fell in the higher Rocky Mountains on Tuesday--10 inches at
Jones Pass, Colorado. Thunderstorms brought generous rains along a slow-moving
cold front that extended from Wisconsin to Texas. Heavier falls included 10+
inches at Dubuque, Iowa, and up to 7 inches over area west of San Antonio, Texas.
About 10 inches of hail fell Saturday near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wide areas
from the Dakotas to Wisconsin and southward to Texas and Alabama received 1 to 2
inches of rain with much higher totals in spots. Little rain fell west of the
Continental Divide except light showers along the Oregon and northern California
coast. Mississippi, Alabama, and parts of Florida received showers--mostly early
in the week. Hurricane Doria brought light weekend showers to coastal areas from
New Jersey to Cape Hatteras. Little or no rain fell elsewhere east of the
Mississippi. Much of the Northeast reported the driest week in at least. 3 months.
TEMPERATURE: High pressure areas remained almost Stationary over. the West and
East bringing clear skies and much cooler temperatures, especially over the Great
Basin. Subfreezing temperatures occurred at middle and higher elevations in the
northern and central Rockies, and much of Idaho, Nevada, and northern Utah.
General freezes also occurred in the Appalachians from northern Pennsylvania to
West Virginia and scattered freezes hit low spots in the same general area. Much
of the West averaged cooler than normal for the first time since July. In con-
trast, Illinois and nearby States experienced the first warmer than normal week
Since mid-June. The HIGH over the West brought Canadian air into the Basin but
warmed the immediate Pacific coastal areas. The HIGH over the East warmed the
upper Great Lakes region. Cloudy, stormy weather lay between the HIGHS. (Summary
Supplied by Environmental Data Service, ESSA).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pastures, Rangeland - No HUNTING BILLBUG (Sphenophorus venatus vestitus)
grubs or adults in Kikuyu grass pastures at Kaupakalua, Maui. GraSS appears lush
and fully recovered. Damage light to Kikuyu grass at Haiku, Maui; not more than
1 grub per square foot. Infesting 0.25 acre of Kikuyu grass pasture at Paauilo-
mauka on Hawaii. (Miyahira et al.).
Vegetables - GREENHOUSE WHITEFLY (Trialeurodes vaporariorum), SPIDER MITES (Tet-
ranychus Spp.), and LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza Spp.) moderate to heavy on vegeta—
bles in lowland areas of Oahu, Kauai, and Maui; require intensive spray operations;
heaviest on snap beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, and eggplants. (Yamamoto et al.).
BEAN POD BORER (Maruca testulalis) damage moderate, 33 percent, on backyard lima
bean plantings at Haiku, Maui. (Ah Sam). GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) heavy
on eggplants in many areas of Oahu; up to 115 per square inch on undersides of
leaves on farm at Pearl City. (Funasaki).
Fruits - ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY (Dacus dorsalis) larvae infested over half of ripe
rose apples at Kaupakalua, Maui. (Ah Sam). COCKERELL SCALE (Phenacaspis cocker-
elli) heavy on 2 acres of mango at Kihei, Maui; moderate on scattered backyard
mango trees at Waianae, Oahu. (Miyahira, Funasaki).
Man and Animals - During August on Oahu, 47 light traps caught 883 Aedes vexans
nocturnus (average 18.8 per trap) and 6,005 Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus (aver-
age 127.8 per trap). Aedes highest at Kahaluu; Culex highest at Kahuku, Haleiwa,
Waialua, and Waipahu. (Mosq. Cont. Br., Dept. of Health).
Households and Structures - LONG-LEGGED ANT (Anoplolepis longipes) abundant and
invading apartments in Punchbowl area of Honolulu, Oahu; thousands under ornamen-
tals, in crevices, and along walls of apartments. (Masaki).
Beneficial Insects - LANTANA LEAF TIER (Syngamia haemorrhoidalis) larvae moderate
on lantana in paStures at Waihee, Maui; doing well primarily at Kahului and
Waihee areas of Maui. (Miyahira). BROWN DUNG BEETLE (Onthophagus catta) numerous
in cattle pasture at Pupukea, Oahu. (Davis). SOURBUSH SEED FLY (Acinia picturata),
a seed feeder, infested 200 sourbush, Pluchea odorata, flower heads from Kihei
and Kahului, Maui. (Ah Sam).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
A CERAMBYCID BEETLE (Oberea affinis) - UTAH - Collected on raspberry canes at
Bountiful, Davis County, June 16, 1967. Det. by G. B. Vogt. (p. 878).
A SAWFLY (Diprion frutetorum) - INDIANA - Taken on pine near Williamsport, Warren
County. Det. by D. L. Schuder. (p. 880).
New County Records
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - IOWA - Clayton County. (p. 872).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - IOWA - Scott County. (p. 879).
WESTERN GRAPE LEAF SKELETONIZER (Harrisina brillians) - CALIFORNIA - Placer
County. (p. 883).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - ARKANSAS - Lee and Randolph Counties.
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MENT OF
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing iist, should be sent to:
Survey and Detection Operations
Plant Pest Control Division
Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 September 29, 1967 Number 39
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
CORN EARWORM increaSing in soybeans throughout central and southern Alabama; most
Serious pest of soybeans in Jasper County, South Carolina, eggs unusually heavy
on stems and pods of late soybeans in Wicomico County, Maryland. (p. 889).
FALL ARMYWORM damaging corn and lawns in Alabama. (pp. 889, 890).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR larvae heavy on alfalfa in areas of California, Arizona, and
New Mexico; adult flights heavy in east and northeast Nebraska. (p. 891).
BOLL WEEVIL damage heavy throughout Alabama; infestations high in Oklahoma.
BOLLWORM moth flights heavy in Alabama; infestation increasing in southern delta
area of Mississippi. (pp. 892-893).
CABBAGE LOOPER heavy on broccoli and kale on Eastern Shore of Maryland; problem
on crucifers throughout New Jersey. (p. 893).
RED-HUMPED CATERPILLAR completely defoliated fruit and shade trees in northern
California; probably heaviest on record in State. FALL WEBWORM heavy on pecans
in Oklahoma and on shade trees in New Mexico and Arizona. (pp. 893, 894).
HORN FLY heavy on cattle in areas of Mississippi, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
(p. 895).
Detection
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE reported for first time in Florida. (p. 898).
For new county and parish records see page 900.
Special Reports
Phony Peach Quarantine Map. Centerfold
A Name Change in Bruchidae (Coleoptera). (p. 900).
Distribution of Alfalfa Weevil (map). (p. 902).
Reports in this issue are for week ending September 22 unless otherwise indicated.
- 887 -
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CONTENTS
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Turct; Pastures, Rangeland: 523... - 890 Deciduous Fruits and Nuts....... 893
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Phony Peach Quarantine (map) centerfold
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 25
HIGHLIGHTS: Hurricane Beulah caused widespread flooding in south Texas. Generous
showers fell from the Texas Panhandle to New England. Warm dry weather returned
to the West while the East continued cool.
PRECIPITATION: During her short life, Hurricane Beulah dumped 20-25 inches of
rain over some areas in south Texas and set off several dozen tornadoes. Total
damages to property and crops from wind, rain, and flooding are expected to
approach $1 billion. A cold front, advancing southeastward, caused soaking rains
over the central Plains, the lower Great Lakes region, the Ohio River Valley, and
much of the Northeast. Totals ranged generally 1-2 inches from parts of Texas
High Plains to northern Maine, with spots in the Plains receiving 3-6 inches.
Rain over parts of Nevada, Utah, and northern Arizona caused local flooding.
Most other areas in the West remained dry or received only light sprinkles.
Precipitation was light over the northern Great Plains, and most areas in Alabama,
Georgia, South Carolina, and northern Florida received no rain.
TEMPERATURE: Warm weather returned to the Great Basin and Rocky Mountains. By
Thursday afternoon, temperatures in the 80's were common over the northern Rockies
and the 90's were widespread over inland portions of Washington and Oregon. Cold
Canadian air pushed into the northern Great Plains and advanced toward the gulf
and Appalachians. Patches of frost occurred Friday morning in northern Minnesota
and temperatures in the 50's were common as far south as the Boston Mountains in
Arkansas and the Ohio River Valley. Weekly temperature departures ranged from
+9° over northeastern Oregon and north-central Idaho to -3° over spots in the
central Plains and the southern Appalachians. (Summary supplied by Environmental
Data Service, ESSA.).
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate, damaged macadamia
nut Seedlings in nursery at Vista, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ARIZONA - Larvae averaged 40 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa at San Simon area, Cochise
County, and 55 per 100 sweeps in Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA -
Averaged 1 per head per 100 heads in Caddo County sorghum. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
NEBRASKA - Light in all areas. (Keith). ARKANSAS - Of 734 larvae collected from
soybeans in Desha County, 733 determined H. zea, 1 H. virescens. (Boyer).
ALABAMA - Larvae increasing in Soybeans throughout central and southern areas;
heavy in Lowndes County soybean field adjacent to cotton; heavy in several Hale
and Montgomery County fields, controls applied. (Gerald et al.). SOUTH CAROLINA -
Most serious pest of soybeans in Jasper County; damage decreasing in other
counties, pupation underway. (Nettles et al.). MARYLAND - Eggs unusually heavy
on stems and pods of late Soybeans in Wicomico County; few small larvae. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.). DELAWARE - Common on soybeans in Kent and Sussex Counties. (Bray).
NEW JERSEY - Adult collection highest of season in Snow Hill blacklight trap
September 15. (Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - TEXAS - Found on small volunteer wheat in Randall,
Oldham, Carson, Hansford, and Hutchinson Counties in panhandle area; averaged 50
per row foot in Randall County, less than 1 per foot in other counties. (Daniels).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - KANSAS - Ranged 5-25 per 10 sweeps
on alfalfa in Sedgwick, Chautauqua, Montgomery, and Labette Counties. (Redding).
Ranged O-5 per 10 sweeps on alfalfa in Cloud, Republic, Washington, and Marshall
Counties. (Simpson). ARIZONA - Averaged 50 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa in Kansas
Settlement and Cochise areas, Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
TOBACCO BUDWORM (Heliothis virescens) - MISSISSIPPI - Heavy in young cotton field
in Le Flore County. inkins).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Full-grown first-brood
larvae entered diapauSe, little pupation; second brood absent. (Brandvik).
NEBRASKA - Averaged 2.4 third to fifth instars per 25 ears in fields checked in
Dakota, Dixon, Wayne, Cuming, Stanton, and Knox Counties. (Keith, Sept. 15).
MISSOURI - Fall abundance survey Showed larvae per 100 plants by district as
follows: West-central - 69.4 in 10 fields (47.6 percent of plants infested);
southwest - 37.8 in 15 fields (42.3 percent of plants infested); southeast -
162.3 in 30 fields (52 percent of plants infested). (Munson). WISCONSIN - Moth
flights continue at most Southern blacklight trapping sites; controls in progress
on sweet corn. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). MICHIGAN - Adults decreasing at all blacklight
stations September 8-15; sex ratio 1:1. (Newman).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - MISSOURI - Percent plants
infested per field averaged 26.53 in 30 fields in 6 southeast counties. (Munson).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ALABAMA - Larvae heavy, 5-15 per stalk;
destroying all young corn near Silking stage in De Kalb and Marshall Counties;
lighter on late-garden corn in Lee, Lowndes, and other more Southern counties.
(Moore et al.).
SORGHUM WEBWORM (Céelama sorghiella) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 2-8 per head in Tulsa
County sorghum; up to 44 percent of heads infested in Harmon County. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults of D. longicornis and
D. virgifera ranged 2-6 per stalk on corn near Highmore, Hyde County. D. virgifera
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in Hyde County is a new record. (Jones, Walstrom, Sept. 15). MINNESOTA - Adults
of D. virgifera and D. longicornis active in late-planted corn, few in early corn.
Diabrotica Spp. heavy on roadside alfalfa. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., Sept. 18). WISCON-
SIN - D. longicornis adults common in many southern and eastern corn fields; some
eartip feeding on late-maturing corn. (Wis. Ins. Sur ). OKLAHOMA - D. undecim-
punctata howardi adults averaged 4 per 100 heads in Caddo County sorghum. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.).
DESERT CORN FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema ectypa) - ARIZONA - Damaging late-planted
grain sorghum at Parker, Yuma County; Tight on milo at Kansas Settlement area,
Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SQUARE-NECKED GRAIN BEETLE (Cathartus quadricollis) - ALABAMA - Adults heavy on
corn ears in fields prior to harvest in Lee and other central counties. (Leeper
et tall).
RICE WEEVIL (Sitophilus oryzae) - ALABAMA - Adults heavy on corn ears in fields
prior to harvest in Lee and other central counties. (Leeper et al.).
SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - ARKANSAS - Infested grain sorghum heads
caged September 6 in Lafayette County; adults emerged September 10; heavy Septem-—
ber 12. Emergence continues from infested heads caged later; no grain sorghum
blooming in area. (Boyer).
RUSTY PLUM APHID (Hysteroneura setariae) - ARIZONA - Moderate in some Sorghum
fields in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
A WHITEFLY (Aleurocybotus occiduus) - ARIZONA - Heavily infested sorghum foliage
in many fields at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
A PYRRHOCORID BUG (Largus cinctus californicus) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs moderate,
damaged corn ears at Buellton, Santa Barbara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpteoe
GARDEN SYMPHYLAN (Scutigerella immaculata) - MARYLAND - Few found near corn roots
near Frederick, Frederick County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
SMALL GRAINS
PALE WESTERN CUTWORM (Agrotis orthogonia) - KANSAS - Very numerous in Finney
County blacklight trap; high of 2,800 September 19. (Simpson).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG (Prosapia bicincta) - FLORIDA - Adults and nymphs moderate,
averaged 5 spittle masSeS per square foot, on 80-acre St. Augustine grass pasture
in Belle Glade area; adults decreasing but nymphs increasing; some adults killed
by fungus (Genung); nymphs averaged 12 per square foot, damaging Pangola grass
pastures at Range Cattle Experiment Station, Hardee County (Fagan).
RHODES-GRASS SCALE (Antonina graminis) - ARIZONA - Infested Tifgreen and Bermuda
grass lawns at Casa Grande, Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ALABAMA - Very heavy on lawns in Morgan
County. (Rutledge).
SOD WEBWORMS (Crambus spp.) - MICHIGAN - Adult flights of C. trisectus and other
species heavy at all blacklight stations in State. (Wallner).
SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - ARKANSAS - Adults on heads of blooming
Johnson grass in Lafayette County; Some heads caged to determine if reproduction
occurring on this host. (Boyer).
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HAIRY CHINCH BUG (Blissus hirtus) - DELAWARE - Increasing in New Castle County
lawns. (Bray).
THRIPS (Chirothrips spp.) - ARIZONA - Heavy on Bermuda grass seed fields at Yuma,
Yuma County. Controls applied. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on alfalfa at Lancaster,
Los Angeles County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Larvae per 100 sweeps in alfalfa
averaged 85 in Yuma and Roll areas of Yuma County, 300 in Kansas Settlement area,
and 40 at Cochise in Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Larvae
heavy on alfalfa at Tularosa, Otero County (Elson); light in Dona Ana County
(Campbell). Adults very numerous in Pecos Valley alfalfa, larvae averaged 6 per
25 sweeps. (Mathews, Nielsen). NEBRASKA - Adult flights heavy in alfalfa in east
and northeast crop districts. (Keith, Bell, Sept. 15).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Averaged 100 larvae per 100 sweeps
on Yuma County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae averaged 10 per 10 Sweeps
in Wagoner County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae averaged 5 per
10 sweeps in Harmon County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur ). ARIZONA - Averaged 40
per 100 sweeps of Yuma County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - NEVADA - Larvae moderate to
to heavy and damaging alfalfa in Fallon, Churchill County. (Hilbig).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Averaged 300 per
100 sweeps in alfalfa at Cochise and 150 per 100 Sweeps in Kansas Settlement area,
Cochise County; averaged 180 per 100 sweeps in Yuma County; girdling present.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 12 per 10 sweeps in Tulsa County alfalfa
and 15 per 10 sweeps in Haskell County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - ILLINOIS - Migrating to alfalfa
and clover fields. (Ill. Ins. Rpt., Sept. 15).
FLEA BEETLES (Systena spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 20 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa at
Yuma, Yuma County. ieirA, (Coo). SWE, ))p
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - MISSISSIPPI - Adults active in first-year and
older alfalfa in Pontotoc County; larvae averaged 1 and adults 3 per 50 sweeps in
first-year alfalfa; no eggs in 10 samples. (Pitre).
A WEEVIL (Sitona scissifrons) - WISCONSIN - Common, averaged 5 per 10 Sweeps, in
many northwestern alfalfa fields. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - KANSAS - Light, 1-10 per 10 sweeps, on
alfalfa in Sedgwick, Chautauqua, Montgomery, and Labette Counties. (Redding).
SAY STINK BUG (Pitedia sayi) - ARIZONA - Heavy on 70 acres of Hairy Peruvian
alfalfa at Bullhead City, Mohave County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Nymphs dominant; heavy in Yuma Valley, light
in Roll area, Yuma County; averaged 300 per 100 sweeps of alfalfa in Cochise and
San Simon areas, Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FIELD CRICKETS (Gryllus spp.) - NORTH DAKOTA - Averaged 5 per square foot on
southeast area alfalfa. (Brandvik).
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ALFALFA SEED CHALCID (Bruchophagus roddi) - NEVADA - Infestations in Reese River,
Lander County, at same or Slightly lower levels than those in Orovada, Humboldt
County, seed fields previous week when it infested 62 percent of racemes and 12
percent of pods. Infestations in Lovelock, Pershing County, extremely variable
but may average level at Orovada. (Lauderdale).
SOYBEANS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - MARYLAND - Adult and larval damage
moderate to heavy in 80-acre St. Marys County field. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
VIRGINIA - Larvae ranged 6-40 (average 24) per 3 row feet in Nottoway, Brunswick,
Greensville, Southampton, Sussex, and Dinwiddie Counties. (Isakson). SOUTH
CAROLINA - Heavy in some areas. (Nettles et al.). ALABAMA - Adults and larvae in
all fields in State; very light and noneconomic throughout central and northern
areas; heavier in Some Southern area fields. (Parker et al.).
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - MARYLAND - Adults averaged 1 per linear
row foot in Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA - Light in southern
area, ranged 0-6 per 10 row feet. (Isakson). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 1-3 per plant in
Le Flore County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate in Tillman County.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). SOUTH CAROLINA - This species, loopers, and Anticarsia
gemmatalis damage ranged 5-40 percent (average 15) throughout area. (Nettles et
al.). WIRGINIA - Larvae light in Dinwiddie, Brunswick, and Sussex Counties; many
larvae apparently killed by fungus. (Isakson).
A NOCTUID MOTH (Pseudoplusia includens) - ALABAMA - Larvae, 15-20 per yard of row,
defoliated 40-50 percent of leaves in young Lowndes County field, very few larvae
in older fields. Pupation and moth flight throughout area; may increase on
younger beans; some larvae diseased. Moderate in Several fields in Covington and
Hale Counties; diseased larvae widespread. (Gerald et al.).
VELVETBEAN CATERPILLAR (Anticarsia gemmatalis) - MARYLAND - Adult and larva found
near Beauvue, St. Marys County; rare in State. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). ALABAMA -
Larvae increasing in Pike, Lowndes, Wilcox, Montgomery, and other southern and
central counties; few moths in flight in older Lowndes County field. (Pike et al.).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (Estigmene acrea) - IOWA - Common in central area; migrating
from soybeans and fence rows. (Mast).
STINK BUGS - SOUTH CAROLINA - Increasing throughout area. (Nettles et al.).
ALABAMA - Euschistus servus and Nezara viridula adults and nymphs low, damage light
in fields in Lowndes, Covington, and other Southern and central counties. (Pike
et al.). MISSISSIPPI - Acrosternum hilare moderate, averaged 1 per 3 row feet,
in 40-acre field in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - A. hilare ranged
1-12 per plant in Haskell County, averaged 70 per 100 plants in Bryan County.
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PEANUTS
RED-NECKED PEANUTWORM (Stegasta bosqueella) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 13 per 25 ter-
minals in Bryan County. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - NEW MEXICO - All surveys in southern Dona Ana
County negative to date. (PPC, N.M. Coop. Rpt.). OKLAHOMA - Infestation heavy,
ranged 80-90 percent, on small bolls and squares in Caddo County; on 78 percent
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of terminals in Harmon County. Punctured squares ranged 50-60 percent in Tulsa
County and averaged 15 percent in Marshall County; infestations ranged 84-90
percent of terminals and squares in Bryan County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI
Decreasing throughout southern delta area although heavy in few late fields;
controls applied. (Dinkins). ALABAMA - Numbers and damage heavy throughout State.
(McQueen).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - ARIZONA - H. zea continues damaging in Pinal and
Maricopa Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Boll damage averaged 35 percent
in Marshall County, ranged 5-24 percent in Jackson County; infesting 9 percent of
bolls in Harmon County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Of 413 larval determina-
tions this season, 12 or 2.9 percent were H. virescens. This compares with
0.5-5.9 percent during period 1962-1967. (Boyer). MISSISSIPPI - Increasing in
late and older cotton due to heavy moisture in southern delta area; controls
applied. (Dinkins). ALABAMA - Continue increasing in rank cotton in northern
area; H. zea moth flights very heavy in cotton and other crops. (McQueen).
COTTON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - NEW MEXICO - Light to moderate on cotton from
La Union southward in Dona Ana County. (Hare).
SUGARBEETS
SUGAR-BEET ROOT APHID (Pemphigus populivenae) - MINNESOTA - Very heavy and damag-
ing in Swift County; syrphid fly ITarvae present. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., Sept. 18).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
TOBACCO FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix hirtipennis) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on eggplants
at Oceanside, San Diego County; later than usual this year. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - NEW JERSEY - Infesting crucifers throughout
State, control difficult. ns.-Dis. Newsltr.). MARYLAND - Heavy on broccoli and
kale plantings near Salisbury, Wicomico County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MICHIGAN -
Collected in Berrien, Branch, Lenawee, and Monroe Counties. (Newman). ARKANSAS -
Becoming pest of greens crops in east area. (Barnes).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
RED-HUMPED CATERPILLAR (Schizura concinna) - CALIFORNIA - Infestations spotty in
northern area during summer; exploSive populations occurred past 3 weeks. Prune,
apple, walnut, and some shade trees completely defoliated, particularly sweetgum;
infested wild hosts, commercial orchards, and dooryard and street trees; infesta-
tions probably worst on record. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PEACH TREE BORER (Sanninoidea exitiosa) - NEW JERSEY - Damaging peach trees
throughout State. (InS.-Dis. NewSltr.).
WHITE APPLE LEAFHOPPER (Typhlocyba pomaria) - MICHIGAN - More widespread than in
1966 in Kent and Ottawa county apple orchards. (Wooley).
PEAR PSYLLA (Psylla pyricola) - MICHIGAN - Very heavy in some southwest area
orchards; some premature defoliation. (Wooley).
APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - WISCONSIN - Adults continue active in State.
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FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - OKLAHOMA - Webs averaged 10 per tree on 500
pecan trees in Bryan and Choctaw Counties, heavy in Wagoner and Muskogee Counties.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 15 per 100 pecan
nuts in Choctaw County; light on pecans in Mayes County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
LEAF-FOOTED BUG (Leptoglossus phyllopus) - ARIZONA - Damaging immature pecan nuts
on many trees at Phoenix, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS
BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae) - TEXAS - Collected on lemon, grapefruit (2 loca-
tions), and on mulberry trees at Weslaco, Hidalgo County. These are first records
of this pest on citrus in several years in this area. Moderate infestations
normally found on oleander throughout lower Rio Grande Valley. (Hart; Brown Soft
Seale Investigation).
A FALSE POWDER-POST BEETLE (Amphicerus cornutus) - ARIZONA - Adults and larvae in
dead branches on 3 citrus trees at Yuma, Yuma County, September 12. (Ariz. Coop.
Surepe
SMALL FRUITS
GRAPE PHYLLOXERA (Phylloxera vitifoliae) - FLORIDA - Adults severe August 11 on
leaves of 20 grape plants at vineyard in Altoona, Lake County. (Simpson). This
is a new county record and second collection in State. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - CALIFORNIA - Second incident
of pest boring in crowns of Strawberry plants at Vista, San Diego County;
widespread damage could occur to large strawberry plantings in areas south of
Tehachapi Mountains. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Marshall and Mayes
Counties; third-generation larvae pupating in Woodward and Major Counties. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Taken on elms in Truth or Consequences, Sierra County,
and Tularosa, Otero County. These are new county records. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
ARIZONA - Extending range at Tucson, Pima County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - NEW MEXICO - Moderate to heavy on elm, poplar,
cottonwood, and pecan trees in Dona Ana, Chaves, and Otero Counties. (Hare, Elson).
ARIZONA - Moderate to severe on Several cottonwood and willow trees at Tucson,
Pima County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
MOURNING-CLOAK BUTTERFLY (Nymphalis antiopa) - COLORADO - Larvae damaged 5-10
percent of leaves on willow and elm in Mesa County. (Sisson).
COMSTOCK MEALYBUG (Pseudococcus comstocki) - CALIFORNIA - Infestations ‘within
major part of Porterville, Tulare County, on fruitless mulberry, catalpa, and
trumpetvine; negative in outlying areas. Total of 40,000 Cryptolaemus sp., a
lady beetle, released where mulberry trees severely damaged. Infested mulberry
in many instances to point where limbs and trunks appear "flocked like a Christmas
tre enw (Cals. Coop Rpitr i
BARK BEETLES - VIRGINIA - Ips spp., Dendroctonus spp., and D. frontalis active in
Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Charles City, New Kent, King William, and Goochland
Counties. Ips spp. and Dendroctonus spp. killing loblolly pines in Brunswick,
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Dinwiddie, Sussex, and Prince George Counties. Ips spp. in 1-12 stands of sleet-
damaged pines in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Halifax, Lunenburg, Prince Edward, Buck-
ingham, Nottoway, and Brunswick Counties. I. grandicollis on pines in Henry,
Campbell, Pittsylvania, Greene, and Culpepper Counties. or. Pest Sur. Rpt., Aug.
Sum.).
PALES WEEVIL (Hylobius pales) - VIRGINIA - Damaging several pine plantations in
Lunenburg County. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., Aug. Sum.).
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) - OKLAHOMA - Infested 85 percent
of terminals in loblolly pine plantation in Muskogee County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PINE NEEDLE SCALE (Phenacaspis pinifoliae) - NEW MEXICO - Heavy on pine at Chaves
County nursery. (Mathews
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - MARYLAND - Aedes spp. very abundant and annoying in Wicomico County.
(U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MINNESOTA - Decreasing in traps in Metropolitan Mosquito
Control District. Total of 700 Aedes vexans out of 1,050 females in 16 traps
September 2-9; accounted for 261 of 296 in biting collections. All species of
Anopheles, Culex, and Culiseta known in district present in trap collections.
Uranotaenia Sapphirina ITarvae and adults light. Egg hatches of 12 and 32 percent
from 2 Submerged Soil samples indicate egg diapause well underway. (Minn. Ins.
Rpt.). OKLAHOMA - Psorophora spp. continue annoying in Payne County; A. vexans
annoying in Noble County. (OKla. Cocp. Sur.). UTAH - A. dorsalis most annoying
Species. Culiseta spp. becoming numerous. (Fronk). CALIFORNIA - Heavy increases
occurring around rice fields due to prolonged warm weather. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - MISSISSIPPI - Heavy on untreated cattle in Yazoo
County; averaged 2,000 per head on 40 young heifers. (Combs). OKLAHOMA - Heavy
throughout State. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Very low in Lancaster County.
(Campbell). SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults heavy, 500+ per side, on untreated Angus and
Hereford cattle in Hyde, Faulk, Yankton, and Moody Counties (Jones, Sept. 15);
up to 800 per side on untreated cattle in northern Yankton County. (Jones).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 5 per untreated Payne
County cow. (OKla. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Decreasing; ranged 5-10, 0-5, and
10-15 per leg on 3 herds near Lincoln, Lancaster County. (Campbell, Perdue).
WISCONSIN - Light to moderately annoying cattle in most areas; activity increased
due to warm daily temperatures. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 7 per face on Lancaster County
herd. (Perdue). WISCONSIN - Severely annoying cattle in Marathon County; annoy-
ance light in most other areas. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 19 cases reported in U.S. Sep-
tember 17-23 as follows: TEXAS - Kerr 1, Kinney 4, Jim Wells 2, Brewster 2,
Edwards 1, Kimble 2, LaSalle 1, Maverick 1, Real 1, Sutton 1, Val Verde 2,
Zavala 1. Total of 107 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of
Mexico as follows: Baja California 3, Territorio sur de Baja California 25,
Sonora 19, Chihuahua 45, Coahuila 11, Nuevo Leon 4. Total of 53 cases reported
in Mexico south of the Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication
operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population in U.S.
Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 16,852,000, Mexico 50,150,000. (Anim.
Health Div.).
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COMMON CATTLE GRUB (Hypoderma lineatum) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 2 per 30 hides in
Oklahoma City packing plant. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy, 5,000 per drag, in
Cherokee County. (OKla. Coop. Sur.)
STORED PRODUCTS
INDIAN-MEAL MOTH (Plodia interpunctella) - IOWA - Larvae and adults in shelled
corn in Dallas, Polk, and Jasper Counties. (Mast).
RED FLOUR BEETLE (Tribolium castaneum) - IOWA - In shelled corn in Polk and Jasper
Counties. (Mast).
CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE (Tribolium confusum) - IOWA - In shelled corn in Polk
County. (Mast).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - NEW MEXICO - Averaged 4-6 per 25 sweeps on Chaves County alfalfa.
(Mathews). COLORADO - Melanoplus spp. ranged 30-35 per Square yard on range area
near Fort Collins and north to state line in Larimer County. (Foster). KANSAS -
Adult survey completed in eastern area. Light to moderate, 2-5 per square yard,
at most stops in northeast and east-central districts; very light in southeast
district. M. differentialis and M. femurrubrum dominant in most areas. M.
bivittatus, Ageneotettix deorum, Phoetaliotes nebrascensis, and Syrbula admir-
abilis common; Hypochlora alba numerous in pastures in Geary, Morris, Chase,
Lyon, and Osage Counties; M. Sanguinipes scarce. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Generally
light in northeast; M. femurrubrum most abundant. Heaviest in eastern Cherry
County, Keya Paha, Brown, Rock, and Holt Counties, and western third of Knox
County; M. femurrubrum, M. differentialis,and M. bivittatus most abundant. (Bell
et al.). SOUTH DAKOTA - Adult Survey completed Augusted 29 on 921 fields in 67
counties. Grasshoppers heaviest and most extensive in Beadle, Sanborn, Jerauld,
Aurora, Davison, Hutchinson, Hanson, Miner, and McCook Counties; heavy in southern
Tripp, southwestern Gregory, Meade, Haakon, Zieback, Dewey, and Corson Counties,
and in Cheyenne River area. Lightest in northern area of State. M. differentialis,
M. femurrubrum, M. bivittatus, and M. sanguinipes dominant; M. differentialis
dominant in heavily infested areas. Still numerous in heavily infested Southeast
area. Damaging green crops, particularly corn and alfalfa; controls effective.
(Burge). MINNESOTA - M. femurrubrum laying eggs in light soil areas of Dakota,
Scott, and Washington Counties. inn. Ins. Rpt., Sept. 18). MARYLAND - Melan-.
oplus spp. adult damage light to moderate on soybean foliage in Wicomico County.
(U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Larvae infesting fruit,
adults active in avocado tree September 17 at Winter Haven, Polk County (Pettigrew) ;
larvae in guava fruit September 19 at Union Park, Orange County (Crews).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - CONNECTICUT - Some extension of generally
infested area in regulated towns of Berlin and Meriden. Infestation in State
totals 3,932 acres. MASSACHUSETTS - Infestation found in 8 new cities and towns
and in 2 new locations at Boston. Infestation totals 43,030 acres. NEW YORK -
New townships infested in 8 previously infested counties. (PPC East. Reg., Aug.
Rpt
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - MAINE - Single male trapped at West Princeton,
Washington County, August 27. VERMONT - In Berkshire, 5 males caught in trap and
inspection of area revealed 24 egg masses. Single moth caught in another trap in
same town; another caught in trap at Johnson. Previous catches made in both
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towns, but no infestation observed. NEW YORK - Positive catches in nonregulated
areas made in Broome, Franklin, Oneida, and Queens Counties. NEW JERSEY -
Positive catches (total of 72 moths) made at 61 sites in portion of State outside
proposed regulated area. Reported for first time in Salem and Gloucester Counties.
Surveys negative in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia during August.
PENNSYLVANIA - By August 31, moth recoveries reported from 12 of 16 counties under
survey; 289 males captured at 204 trap sites. Infested counties total 12. (PPC
East. Reg.). MICHIGAN - No moths collected in Duck Lake area of Calhoun County
during August 1967. Last moth found August 8, 1966. (PPC Cent. Reg.).
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) - FLORIDA - Found 20-30 mounds
August 31 in area near Live Oak, Suwannee County. This is a new county record.
(Miller). Found in Highlands County for new county record; extensions in
De Soto, Hardee, Lake, and Sarasota Counties. Aerial applications on control
blocks in Alachua, Citrus, Dixie, Hardee, and Marion Counties. SOUTH CAROLINA -
Minor extensions in Aiken and Richland Counties. Second application almost
completed at North Augusta and Aiken in Aiken County. GEORGIA - Total of
62,670 acres treated during August. ALABAMA - Infested area extended in Cullman
County; none in other counties. MISSISSIPPI - Extensions outside treated Pontotoc
County area. LOUISIANA - Total of 5,033 acres treated in Cameron Parish and
23,113 acres treated by farmers in 18 parishes. (PPC South. Reg.).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - MICHIGAN - Total of 1,000 adults taken in
traps in Battle Creek area, Calhoun County; 2 adults taken in each of Berrien and
Washtenaw Counties; none trapped this season in Lansing and Grand Rapids areas.
Trap pickup well underway or complete; controls in progress in Ypsilanti area.
(Moore, Turner). NEBRASKA - Negative in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties.
(Bell).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - CALIFORNIA - Sprays in Bard Valley
almost routine with each application on 3,935 acres. Planned final application
to be completed by September 27. With about 60,000 cumulative acres sprayed in
Imperial Valley and with each application now nearing 25,000 acres, treatment
Should be completed during final week of September. Only 5, instead of 6, addi-
tional applications will be made in Palo Verde Valley; will end last week of
September. Treated 13,857 acres each time, including the Needles area. A few
more small fields at 10 percent boll infestation level found each week in
Coachella Valley. Cumulative 105 acres treated September 4; 129 scheduled for
September 10. Expected nearly 250 acres to be treated September 15. First larva
found at Borrego, Borrego Valley. Numerous moths taken with each trap inspection.
Doubtful whether fields will attain 10 percent infestation level by cutoff date.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEVADA - Total of 27 male moths collected in sex lure traps
in Pahrump Valley, Nye County: 8 on September 14, 19 on September 18. (Nev. Coop.
Rpt.). ARIZONA - Generally infested long staple top crop in Graham County;
infested 15 percent of top bolls in 500 acres at Bullhead City area, Mohave
County; many larvae in lint cleaners at Pinal County gins. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
NEW MEXICO - Green boll inspections show large increase of very small larvae in
southern Dona Ana County. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.). CALIFORNIA - In San Joaquin Valley
1,065 traps being serviced biweekly, no moths yet caught in this important
cotton-producing area. First moths of season (2) caught in Cantilarea during
August. Moths still being caught in Needles, Borrego Valley, Coachella Valley,
Imperial Valley, Bard Valley, and Palo Verde Valley. Boll infestations occurred
in Coachella Valley, Imperial Valley, Bard Valley, and Palo Verde Valley during
August. NEVADA - Bloom survey negative during early August in Pahrump Valley.
Single moth collected in sex lure trap August 7; first of season. Total of 31
moths trapped by end of month. All old cotton fields in Moapa Valley inspected
for volunteer cotton; none found. ARIZONA - State personnel continued operation
of sex lure traps at 6 locations in Yuma, Pima, Graham, and Cochise Counties.
Moth populations higher in most localities during August than July. In north
Gila Valley, Yuma County, where 8-fold population increase noted last day of July,
populations continued high and 4 times higher during August than in July, inspite
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of treatment by grower on 5-day schedule in field being monitored. (PPC West. Reg.).
TEXAS - Total of 1,500 moths taken in blacklight traps and 125 taken in 5 sex
lure traps at Waco during August. . Infestations more general than at this time in
1966 in Houston District; very heavy in small areas of Matagorda County; lighter
than 1966 in Pecos and Coyanosa sections; common in El Paso, damage expected.
(PPC South. Reg.).
WESTERN GRAPE LEAF SKELETONIZER (Harrisina brillians) - CALIFORNIA - Five single
colony infestations on grapevines at Placerville, EL Dorado County. Located 27
miles from Roseville, Placer County, infestation of previous week. Delimiting
survey continues. Many wild grapes in rough terrain around Placerville. (Cal.
Coop. Rpt.).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - NEW JERSEY - Surveys negative in 9
counties during August. PENNSYLVANIA - Inspections in Philadelphia and Pittsburg
negative. VIRGINIA - Survey continued during month. As of August 31, total of
36 new infested locations found in Norfolk and Hampton area, one being small
nursery at Hampton. Delimiting survey continues in Scott County; 4 properties
consisting of 488 acres infested. (PPC East. Reg.). NORTH CAROLINA - Extensions
in Alexander, Anson, Catawba, Robeson, Rowan, Stanly, and Union Counties. TEN-
NESSEE - Extensions in Bradley, Crockett, Fayette, Haywood, Lauderdale, Madison,
and McNairy Counties. GEORGIA - Collected in Brooks, Grady, Heard, Lanier, and
Rockdale Counties for new county records. Extensions in 20 other counties.
Controls applied in Berrien, Coffee, and Macon Counties, and to 630 acres at
Eastman. FLORIDA - Collected in Columbia, Suwannee, and Wakulla Counties for new
county records. Extensions in Bay, Calhoun, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Leon, and
Washington Counties. Controls applied on roadsides and railroad sidings in Bay,
Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jefferson, Suwannee, and Washington Counties. ALABAMA -
Found in Barbour County for new county record. Total of 1,500 acres infested at
Crossville, De Kalb County; general at Anniston and Gadsden; extensions in 22
infested counties during August. MISSISSIPPI - Collected in Alcorn, Chickasaw,
Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson, and Pontotoc Counties for new county records.
LOUISIANA - Taken at Ruston, Lincoln Parish, and Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, for
new parish records. Extensions at Clinton, East Feliciana Parish; St. Francisville,
West Feliciana Parish; Lafayette, Lafayette Parish; St. Helena Parish. Controls
applied to heavily infested areas at Mansfield and Monroe. (PPC South. Reg.).
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - FLORIDA - Collected in soybean field
at Cantonment, Escambia County, September 1967, by B. J. Perry and G. C. Smart.
This is a new State record. Det. by V. Owens and confirmed by A. M. Golden. (H.
Jones, Div. Plant Indus., Fla. Dept.-Agr.). MISSISSIPPI - Extensions in Bolivar
and Coahoma Counties. TENNESSEE - Cysts found in McNairy County in August for
new county record. Infestations on Chester and Hardeman County properties and
outside regulated area in Gibson County. NORTH CAROLINA - Spotty damage to soybean
fields in Cumberland, Craven, Duplin, Harnett, Jones, Johnson, Pender, Wake, and
Sampson Counties. (PPC South. Reg.). ILLINOIS - Found for first time in Franklin
County. This appears to be northernmost infestation in Nation. (PPC Cent. Reg.,
Aug. Rpt.).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pasture, Rangeland - HUNTING BILLBUG (Sphenophorus venatus vestitus) grubs
and adults heavy; damage Severe to Kikuyu grass Tawn at Paauilo, Hawaii. (Yamamoto,
Yoshioka) .
Vegetables - DIAMONDBACK MOTH (Plutella xylostella) caused moderate foliar damage
to daikon (raddish) planting at Koko Head, Oahu; adults light on foliage. On
Maui, larvae and adults light to moderate on head cabbage in scattered areas of
Omaopio and Waiakoa at 2,000-3,000 feet elevation. (LaPlante, Takishita). TUMID
SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus tumidus) moderate to heavy in scattered spots of sweet-
potato fields at Waiahole, Oahu. (Funasaki, Haramoto). COWPEA APHID (Aphis
craccivora) Severe on Amaranthus sp., a weed, growing in yard-long beans at
Waimanalo, Oahu; very light on bean plants. (Funasaki). Damage by LEAF MINER
FLIES (Liriomyza spp.) moderate to heavy on Some green onion plantings at Koko
Head, Oahu; 40-60 percent of leaves heavily mined and unmarketable. Moderate on
snap beans and yard-long beans at Waianae, Waimanalo, Koko Head, and Hauula.
(Yamamoto, Sato).
Ornamentals - Nymphs and adults of a PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma) moderate
on jade-vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) at Hilo, Hawaii; all stages very heavy on
mauna-loa (Canavalia cathartica) at Waimanalo and Kaneohe, Oahu. (Funasaki,
Yoshioka).
General Pests - CHINESE ROSE BEETLE (Adoretus sinicus) continues high in light
traps at Waipahu, Oahu. Averaged 221 adults per trap during past month compared
with 7.3 in other areas. (Higa).
Beneficial Snail - ROSY PREDATOR SNAIL (Euglandina rosea), a carnivorous species,
moderate throughout Waiohinu on Hawaii. (Shirakawa) .
Miscellaneous Pests - VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga) female captured at
Kilauea. First Specimen from northern part of Kaui; previously only on south-
southwestern part. (Kim). KOA HAOLE LOOPER (Anacamptodes fragilaria) foliar
damage moderate to koa-haole (Leucaena leucocephala) in Lualualei Valley, Waianae,
Oahu, at 700 feet elevation. (Kajiwara).
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INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - FLORIDA - Collected in soybean field
at Cantonment, Escambia County, September 1967, by B. J. Perry and G. C. Smart.
Det. by V. Owens and confirmed by A. M. Golden. (p. 898).
New County and Parish Records
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Hyde County.
(pp. 889, 890). SeES aet ocean aie ncaa
GRAPE PHYLLOXERA (Phylloxera vitifoliae) - FLORIDA - Lake County. (p. 894).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - NEW MEXICO - Sierra and Otero Counties.
(p. 894).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - NEW JERSEY - Salem and Gloucester Counties.
(p. 897).
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) - FLORIDA - Suwannee and
Highlands Counties. (p. 897).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - GEORGIA - Brooks, Grady, Heard,
Lanier, and Rockdale Counties. FLORIDA - Columbia, Suwannee, and Wakulla Counties.
ALABAMA - Barbour County. MISSISSIPPI - Alcorn, Chickasaw, Claiborne, Franklin,
Jefferson, and Pontotoc Counties. LOUISIANA - Lincoln and Morehouse Parishes.
(p. 898).
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - TENNESSEE - McNairy County.
ILLINOIS - Franklin County. (p. 898).
CORRECTION
CEIR 17(33):756,763 - WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - MINNESOTA -
Only Chisago and Isanti are new county records. Anoka County reported in 1966.
A Name Change in Bruchidae (Coleoptera)
The valid name for the tamarind seed beetle, or ground-nut bruchid, has been
changed from Caryedon gonagra (Fabricius) to Caryedon serratus (Olivier) according
to Dr. J. DeCelle of Belgium, who made a study of the type specimens (Rev. Zool.
Bot. Afr. 74:169-173, 1966).
This bruchid is often intercepted in Plant Quarantine seed inspections and is
known to breed principally in tamarind seeds (Tamarindus indica L.) in Mexico,
Barbados, Curacao, Dutch Guiana, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Dominica in the
Western Hemisphere and in tropical Asia and Africa and in Hawaii. It is a serious
pest of stored peanuts, or ground-nuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Africa but has
not been found in peanut storage in the United States. The species has also
been found to attack the seeds of several noneconomic Old World legumes.
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Entomology Research Division, ARS
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C.
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ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1967
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
Survey and Detection Operations
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Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 October 6, 1967 Number 40
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
CORN EARWORM continues to damage crops in several areas. (p. 905).
SORGHUM MIDGE causing concern in Some counties of Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas.
(p. 906).
FALL ARMYWORM heavy on wheat in 8 counties in southern Oklahoma and in south-
eastern Missouri; damaging wheat in Crittenden County, Arkansas. (p. 906).
BOLL WEEVIL heaviest on record for time of year in northeast Arkansas; serious
problem in northern Alabama. BOLLWORMS heavily damaging cotton in Yuma and
Maricopa Counties, Arizona; Severe in some northern counties in Alabama; heavy in
Yazoo and Sharkey Counties, Mississippi. (p. 908).
PINK BOLLWORM continues serious problem in areas of Southern New Mexico. (p. 912).
GYPSY MOTH taken at 240 sites in 12 counties of eastern Pennsylvania during summer
adult survey. (p. 912).
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE reported from Louisiana for first time. (p. 913).
Detection
New State records include A WEEVIL in WaShington and SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE in
Louisiana (p. 913). For new county and island records, see page 915.
Special Report
Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States - A BLACK FLY (Simulium damnosum
Theobald). (p. 917).
Reports in this issue are for week ending September 29 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Insects Affecting
Corn, Sorghum, Sugarcane.......... 905 Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers....... 909
SUMEMLIL (CePeNS 5 65 oss cseon cao seodNe 906 Beans sands DeaSnparcnsteiseleho tok teers 909
Turf, Pastures, Rangeland......... 906 COWeN COPS ii reyekekevene) a) slene hon olen eee 909
HOLTALCRNCUMCSergievehedetsleusieienehehoneienanete 907 Deciduous Fruits and Nuts......... 909
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Picht Trap Comlectvons pec osieiccvetenciaiel sno) oe skeen dea konenoe Mohewetclial ele iehenele i oreieh nol iteneneaeaeaea 916
Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
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WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK
OCTOBER 1967
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for October is for temperatures to average
below seasonal normals over the Gulf and Atlantic Coast States. Above normal
temperatures are anticipated west of the Continental Divide and also over the
northern and central Plains, the northern and middle Mississippi Valley, and the
Upper Great Lake& Region. Elsewhere, near normal temperatures are in prospect.
Precipitation is expected to exceed normal over the southern Plains and also
the far Northwest and parts of New England and Florida. Subnormal totals are
indicated from the northern Plains eastward to the Appalachians while near normal
precipitation is expected in unspecified areas.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - ALABAMA - Young larvae seriously damaging rye
in Conecuh County field. (Smith, Knowles).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - COLORADO - Very light on corn in Delta, Mesa, and
Otero Counties; lighter than past 2 years. (Bulla, Schweissing). NEW MEXICO -
Larval damage extensive to sweet corn ears, tassels, and foliage in Albuquerque
area, Bernalillo County; averaged 2-4 per ear in untreated fields, 0-2 in treated
fields. (Heninger). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 1 per 5 heads in Payne County sorghum;
damage averaged 10 percent in soybeans; infested 9 percent of sorghum plants in
Wagoner County. Averaged 3 per 20 peanut plants in Grady County. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). ARKANSAS - Very light and noneconomic in grain sorghum fields in south
west area. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). ALABAMA - Damage light in isolated soybean fields in
Marengo, Hale, Montgomery, Wilcox, Talladega, Barbour, Coffee, and some other
counties. (Miller et al.). Larvae damaging commercial plantings of pimiento
peppers in Colbert County. (Richardson). SOUTH CAROLINA - Soybean damage in-
creased in Charleston, Sumter, Lexington, York, Greenwood, and Kershaw Counties.
(Nettles et al.). VIRGINIA - Collections greatly increased on Eastern Shore;
rigid 7-10 day control schedule urged. (Hofmaster). MARYLAND - Moths averaged
85 per night September 19-26 in Snow Hill blacklight trap in Worcester County;
light pod damage on late-planted soybeans in Queen Annes County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - ARIZONA - Moderate on sorghum at Roll,
Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 240 per 50 whorls in
Wagoner County sorghum. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). SOUTH DAKOTA - On winter wheat in
south-central area. (Kieckhefer, Jones). WISCONSIN - Colonies behind sheaths on
late-field corn. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Heavy earlier in some early planted
winter wheat in northern third of Tripp County; up to 400 per linear foot of row
in some fields compared with 200-250 per linear foot of row past week. (Jones).
OKLAHOMA - Ranged O-3 per linear foot in Beckham County and O-2 per linear foot
on Roger Mills County wheat; up to 40 per linear foot in Logan County crabgrass.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS - Spotty, 10-300 per foot of row, in some early
drilled wheat fields in Sherman County. (Daniels).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - WISCONSIN - Averaged 5 per sweep in Dane
County alfalfa. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - IDAHO - Averaged 100 per sweep in
alfalfa near Parma, Canyon County; controls applied in several seedling fields
in Parma, Canyon County, and Marshing, Owyhee County. (Homan, Waters). COLORADO -
Trace numbers in Delta and Mesa County alfalfa; ranged 50-200 per 100 sweeps in
Arkansas Valley area and 10-20 per 100 sweeps in Larimer County. (Schweissing et
al.). NEBRASKA - Averaged 2 per 100 sweeps September 21 on Burt County alfalfa;
less than 1 per 100 sweeps September 25 and 27 in Lancaster County. (Schalk).
NEW MEXICO - Mostly light on alfalfa in Pecos Valley, Chaves, Eddy, and Bernalillo
Counties. (Heninger, Mathews). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 3 per 100 leaflets in Garvin
County alfalfa; light in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Light,
30-40 per 100 sweeps, in Washington County alfalfa. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - MINNESOTA - Second-generation larvae
damaging corn ears in west-central district, range of 12-40 per 100 plants
heaviest in late-planted fields. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., Sept. 22). KANSAS - Fall
survey underway in northeast area. Very light, less than 10 percent, in Republic,
Marshall, Pottawatomie, Dickinson, Saline, McPherson, and Osage Counties; moder-
ate, 40-50 percent, in Jackson County. (Simpson).
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SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ARIZONA - Larvae damaging
some grain Sorghum fields in Queen Creek area of Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 1 per 10 plants in Payne County sorghum. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - CALIFORNIA - First specimen
north of Tehachapi Mountains in corn planting at Bakersfield, Kern County. This
is a new county record. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SORGHUM WEBWORM (Celama sorghiella) - ARKANSAS - New generation in late sorghum
in southwest area; small larvae in heads. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged
2 per head on Payne County sorghum. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 1 per plant on Payne
County grain sorghum. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WESTERN BEAN CUTWORM (Loxagrotis albicosta) - NEBRASKA - Few larvae in Hall County
corn ears; most have entered Soil. (Roselle, Tollefson).
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - KANSAS - Light to moderate, 5-40 per plant, in
most late corn in Dickinson County. (Simpson). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 8-10 per stalk
on Payne County grain sorghum. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - KANSAS - Damage severe to late-planted
Sorghum in Montgomery County. (Simpson). MISSOURI - Heavy in Jasper County
sorghum and in other southwest areas. (Craig). ARKANSAS - Active in southwest
area; controls applied to 400 acres of late sorghum in Miller County. (Ark. Ins.
Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 2 per head on Payne County grain sorghum. (Okla. Coop.
Sunes
SPIDER MITES - COLORADO - Damage light to corn in Delta and Mesa Counties. (Bulla).
SMALL GRAINS
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in wheat in Choctaw,
Atoka, Johnson, Bryan, Garvin, Murray, Cotton, and Oklahoma Counties. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). ARKANSAS - Damaged fall-sown wheat in Crittenden County. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
MISSOURI - First to third instars heavy, up to 30 per row foot, in 125-acre wheat
field in southeast area; controls applied. (Jones). ALABAMA - Probably this
species heavy in 100-acre wheat and oat field in Dallas County and in several
wheat fields in Greene County. (AlsSobrook et al.).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - OKLAHOMA - Light to moderate
throughout south-central area. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PALE WESTERN CUTWORM (Agrotis orthogonia) - COLORADO - Adults low in light trap
at Rocky Ford, Otero County. (Schweissing) .
FLEA BEETLES (Chaetocnema spp.) - KANSAS - Adults heavy; damaged several drill-
widths wide of winter wheat along Gray County field margins. (DePew).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
A JAPANESE WEEVIL (Calomycterus setarius) - PENNSYLVANIA - Severely damaged 10
acres of crownvetch Seedlings in Centre County; first record of economic damage in
State. (Gesell, Sept. 14).
RHODES-GRASS SCALE (Antonina graminis) - FLORIDA - All stages light to Severe on
St. Augustine grass, Bermuda graSs, and crabgrass on golf courses at Clearwater
and Largo, Pinellas County; controls needed. (Connell).
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AN ARMORED SCALE (Odonaspis ruthae) - FLORIDA - All stages light to severe on
Bermuda grass on golf courses at Clearwater and Largo, Pinellas County; controls
needed. (Connell).
FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - OREGON - Heavy on alfalfa near Prineville,
Crook County; regrowth affected in some fields. (Every). NEW MEXICO - Mostly
light on alfalfa in Pecos Valley and in Chaves, Eddy, and Bernalillo Counties.
(Heninger, Mathews). COLORADO - Light, 10-100 per 10 sweeps, in all alfalfa in
Otero, Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Larimer, and Weld Counties. (Schweissing et al.).
NEBRASKA - Light on alfalfa in Burt and Lancaster Counties. (Schalk). WISCONSIN -
Decreasing, less than 1 per 10 sweeps, in Dane County alfalfa. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Ranged 120-1,540
per 100 sweeps in alfalfa at Yuma; severely damaged alfalfa field in Texas Hill
area of Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Adults averaged 6-8 per 25
Sweeps on alfalfa near Roswell, Chaves County. (Mathews).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - NEW MEXICO - Up to 2 adults and 1 larva per 25
Sweeps in alfalfa near Albuquerque, Bernalillo County. (Heninger). COLORADO -
Larvae and adults ranged 8-10 per 100 sweeps in Larimer County alfalfa. (Schell).
SOUTH DAKOTA - Adults very light, less than 1 per 100 sweeps, in alfalfa near
Spearfish, Lawrence County. (Jones).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - NEW MEXICO - Adults very abundant in most
areas; larvae averaged 4-10 per 25 Sweeps in Bernalillo County, 2-4 in Lea County,
and 4-6 in Chaves County. (Mathews, Heninger). Larvae light to moderate in
alfalfa in Hatch area, Dona Ana County. (Durkins).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 3-5 per square yard on
newly planted Pawnee County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Averaged 135 per 100 “sweeps in.
alfalfa at Yuma; larvae damaging terminals in Roll area, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur.).
WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - OREGON - Damaged much alfalfa
in Malheur and Umatilla Counties during August and September. (Every).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae ranged 5-10 per 10 sweeps
in Grady County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
FIELD CRICKETS (Gryllus spp.) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Heavy, 5-10 per square yard, in
fields and on highways in Meade, Haakon, Stanley, and Corson Counties. (Burge,
Jones). OKLAHOMA - Heavy in all towns in southwest area. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SOYBEANS
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - MISSISSIPPI - Adults moderate, 2-3 per
row foot, in Yazoo County September 22; leaf damage spotted and heavy in field;
controls applied. (Kincade). VIRGINIA - Adults light, 2-15 (average 8) per 10
row feet, in King and Queen, Gloucester, Middlesex, and Lancaster Counties.
(Isaksson).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - MARYLAND - Heavy in Calvert County
field. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). VIRGINIA — Adults and larvae numerous, 20-150
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(average 70) per 10 row feet, in King and Queen, Gloucester, Middlesex, ‘and
Lancaster Counties. (Isakson). SOUTH CAROLINA - Damage increasing in Charleston
and Greenwood Counties. (Nettles et al.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 3 per 100 plants in
Wagoner County. (OKla. Coop. Sur.). VIRGINIA - Light in fields in King and Queen,
Gloucester, Middlesex, and Lancaster Counties; many larvae killed by disease.
(Isakson).
STINK BUGS - SOUTH CAROLINA - Damage increasing in Charleston, Allendale, and
Georgetown Counties. (Nettles et al.). ALABAMA - Nezara viridula and Euschistus
servus light to moderate in isolated fields throughout State; controls applied in
Some Lawrence County fields. (McClendon et al.). OKLAHOMA - Acrosternum hilare
ranged 2-3 per plant in Payne County; infestations ranged 10-50 percent in
Wagoner County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). VIRGINIA - A. hilare adults averaged 4 per
10 row feet on field margin in King and Queen County. (iSakson).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - ALABAMA - Serious problem in northern area;
controls in progress in many fields. (McQueen). MISSISSIPPI - Light throughout
south delta area; controls effective for boll protection. (Dinkins). ARKANSAS -
Heaviest on record in extreme northeast area. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA -
Punctured squares ranged 85-100 percent in Roger Mills, Garvin, Tillman, Payne,
and Wagoner Counties; punctured bolls heavy. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - ARIZONA - Larvae heavily damaging squares and bolls
in Queen Creek, Lehi, and Mesa areas in Maricopa County and severe in some fields
in Wellton and Roll areas of Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Decreas-
ing in "cut out" cotton; heavy in fields not "cut out" and in “cut out" fields
with new growth; control treatments numerous in late cotton in northeast area.
(Ark. Ins. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - First and second instar infestations of H. zea
and H. virescens heavy in green terminals of late cotton in Yazoo and Sharkey _
Counties; up to 50 percent in some fields. (Dinkins). ALABAMA - Continues problem
in many northern area fields; severe in Jefferson, St. Clair, and several other
counties. (McQueen).
COTTON LEAF PERFORATOR (Bucculatrix thurberiella) - ARIZONA - Light to moderate
in Gilbert, Mesa, and Salt River Indian Reservation areas of Maricopa County.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Light in east half and heavy in
west half of Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (Estigmene acrea) - ARIZONA - Increasing in Perryville and
Litchfield areas of Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BANDED-WING WHITEFLY (Trialeurodes abutilonea) - ARIZONA - Increasing greatly in
many fields in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SPIDER MITES - ARIZONA - Moderate to heavy in Queen Creek, Goodyear, and
Perryville areas of Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SUGARBEETS
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Damaging newly emerged seedlings in
some Maricopa County fields; controls applied in some fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
ZEBRA CATERPILLAR (Ceramica picta) - COLORADO - Light in Otero County.
(Schweissing).
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POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
POTATO TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) - VIRGINIA - Scattered infestations in
Irish potatoes throughout EaStern Shore. Lighter than 1966 but may cause exten-
Sive damage after harvest. (Hofmaster).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate in tomato fields in
Encinitas, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
WESTERN YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia praefica) - OREGON - Damaged much
potato foliage in Klamath County. (Every).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate in tomato fields in
Encinitas, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - NEW MEXICO - Adults, averaged 2-7
per plant, damaged almost every leaf in Several bean fields in Bernalillo County.
(Heninger).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Larvae killing emerging seedlings at
Mesa Experiment Station in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO -
Damage minor on Bernalillo County cabbage, up to 1 per head. (Heninger).
VIRGINIA - Moth occasionally taken in Painter light trap. Decreasing greatly
due to naturally occurring nuclear polyhedrosis virus early in September.
(Hofmaster) .
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - NEW MEXICO - Damage minor on Bernalillo
County cabbage, up to 3 per head. (Heninger).
CABBAGE APHID (Brevicoryne brassicae) - NEW MEXICO - Light on Bernalillo County
cabbage; controls effective. (Heninger).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - WISCONSIN - Adults persist unusually late
in season. (WiS. Ins. Sur.). COLORADO - Damage less than 1 percent in Delta and
Mesa County apple orchards; moths up to 3 per trap past 14 days. (Bulla).
PEACH TREE BORERS - ALABAMA - Adult emergence of Synanthedon pictipes and Sannin-
oidea exitiosa heavy from untreated peach, plum, Cherry, and other trees in
central and Southern areas September 10-29; some late S. exitiosa larvae present.
(McQueen). =
LESSER APPLEWORM (Grapholitha prunivora) - OREGON - Larvae infesting backyard
prunes at Astoria, Clatsop County. (Jones).
NOCTUID MOTHS —- CALIFORNIA - Spodoptera exigua and Prodenia praefica larvae
moderate on prune trees at Live Oak, Sutter County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PEACH TWIG BORER (Anarsia lineatella) - IDAHO - Larvae in plums of 3 Payette
County orchards. (Homan).
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APPLE MAGGOT (Rhagoletis pomonella) - IOWA - Infestations near 100 percent in
poorly sprayed apple trees at Independence, Buchanan County. (Mast). PENNSYL-
VANIA - Infested more apples than usual in northern half of State. (Adams, Sept.
22).
ROSE LEAFHOPPER (Edwardsiana rosae) - COLORADO - Damage 10 percent on Montrose
County apples. (Sisson).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - COLORADO - Heavy and damaging in
few Delta and Mesa County apple orchards; overwintering forms present. (Bulla).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae averaged 5 per 100
nuts in Garvin County and 3 per LOU nuts in McClain County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
MISSISSIPPI - Third instars lightly damaged Oktibbeha County pecans; noneconomic.
(Dinkins).
PECAN NUT CASEBEARER (Acrobasis caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Damaged 5 percent of nuts in
McClain County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Adults averaged 2 per limb in Payne
County; larvae averaged 20 per 100 nuts in McClain County; infested up to 40
percent of nuts in Garvin County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis completa) - OREGON - Surveys completed; new findings
on Persian walnuts at Dillard and Roseburg in Douglas County and on black walnuts
at East Portland, Multnomah County. These are new county records. (Larson).
CITRUS
CALIFORNIA RED SCALE (Aonidiella aurantii) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on citrus at
Lindsay, Tulare County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) - ARIZONA - Increasing in infested groves at
Yuma, Yuma County; controls applied in few groves. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
ORNAMENTALS
FLORIDA RED SCALE (Chrysomphalus aonidum) - FLORIDA - Severe on 120 coontie plants
(Zamia floridana) in nursery at Tampa, Hillsborough County. (Barber, Sept. 22).
HEMISPHERICAL SCALE (Saissetia coffeae) - FLORIDA - Infested 120 coontie plants
(Zamia floridana) in nursery at Tampa, Hillsborough County. (Barber, Sept. 22).
ROSE LEAFHOPPER (Edwardsiana rosae) -— COLORADO - Damaged 25 percent of rose
foliage in Montrose County. (Sisson).
AZALEA CATERPILLAR (Datana major) - ALABAMA - Larvae heavy on azaleas at homes in
Escambia and Hale CountieS; Some shrubs partially defoliated. (Knowles, Glass).
A THRIPS (Monilothrips kempi) - CALIFORNIA - Damage severe to ferns in store in
Guerneville, Sonoma County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - OREGON - Damage to elms more Serious than
in previous years, eSpecially in eastern area. (Every). OKLAHOMA - Damage moderate
to heavy on elms in Major and Woodward Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MARYLAND -
Heavy on American elm at Harman, Anne Arundel County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
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YELLOW-NECKED CATERPILLAR (Datana ministra) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae, probably this
species, heavy on cottonwood trees at Hornbrook, Siskiyou County. (Cal. Coop.
Rpt.).
A TORTRICID MOTH (Archips rosSana) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Common on Japanese flowering
quince June 15 at Exeter, RocKingham County, for new State record. Det. by A. E.
Brower. (Sutherland).
SYCAMORE TUSSOCK MOTH (Halisidota harrisii) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on Payne County
Sycamores. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
ORANGE-STRIPED OAKWORM (Anisota senatoria) - NEW JERSEY - Heavy along State High-
way 72 from junction of State Highway 539 to Fawn Lakes area in Ocean County.
(Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.).
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - OKLAHOMA - Defoliated 100 percent of mimosa
trees at Wagoner, Wagoner County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
APHIDS - NEW JERSEY - Prociphilus imbricator infesting Monmouth County beech;
heavy on lower branches. LachnuS Salignus Common on willows in central counties.
(Ins.-Dis. Newsltr.). MARYLAND - L. sSalignus heavy on weeping willows in
Allegany and Prince Georges Counties. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). ARKANSAS - Drepan-
aphis acerifoliae active, up to 50 per leaf on maple in Fayetteville area, Wash-
ington County. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). UTAH - Periphyllus lyropictus increasing in
Logan, Cache County. (Knowlton, Sept. 22).
OYSTERSHELL SCALE (Lepidosaphes ulmi) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy; damaging maple trees
at Mt. Hann, Lake County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
EUROPEAN PINE SHOOT MOTH (Rhyacionia buoliana) - OREGON - On pines at Hermiston,
McNary, and Umatilla in Umatilla County for new county record; last infestation
in State in May. (Larson).
PINE WEBWORM (Tetralopha robustella) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Damaging young white pine
plantings at Redstone, Carroll County. (Sutherland, Sept. 19).
INTRODUCED PINE SAWFLY (Diprion similis) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Larvae very abundant
statewide on white pine; damage extensive on ornamental planting. (Conklin et al.,
Sept. 25).
A CONIFER SAWFLY (Zadiprion sp.) - CALIFORNIA - Defoliating pinyon pine in Crystal
Lake area and on Sugar Pine Trail of Angeles National Forest. (Kessler).
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - MARYLAND - Aedes spp. very annoying near wooded areas at Laurel,
Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). MINNESOTA - Decreasing in Metro-
politan Mosquito Control District; 642 females taken in 16 traps. Larval controls
discontinued for season. Egg hatch of 18 percent from soil sample. (Minn. Ins.
Rpt., Sept. 22). NEW MEXICO - A. vexans very abundant in gardens, alfalfa fields,
orchards, and truck gardens at Albuquerque, Bernalillo County. (Heninger).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 52 cases reported in U.S. Sep-
tember 24-30 as follows: TEXAS: Brewster 5, Bexar 1, Crockett 2, Edwards 3,
Gillespie 1, Kendall 1, Kinney 8, Maverick 7, Starr 1, Uvalde 3, Val Verde 10,
Zavala 2, LaSalle 2, Gonzales 1, McCulloch 1, Mason 1, Presidio 2, Dimmit 1.
Total of 283 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico as
follows; Baja California 3, Territorio sur de Baja California 54, Sonora 24,
Chihuahua 125, Coahuila 65, Nuevo Leon 5, Tamaulipas 7. Total of 40 cases
reported in Mexico south of the Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where erad-
ication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population
in U.S. Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 56,588,000, Mexico 102,010,000.
(Anim. Health Div.).
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FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - OREGON - Collected from every county in State
except in Gilliam and Wheeler Counties. (Goeden). Averaged 25+ per head of cattle
September 12 at Siletz River watershed. A high rainfall area in Lincoln County.
(Lewis). IDAHO - New county records: Ada, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonner, Bonneville,
Caribou, Cassia, Clark, Elmore, Fremont, Jefferson, Jerome, Lemhi, Lincoln,
Madison, Minidoka, Owyhee, and Power Counties. (O'Keeffe).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 500-600 per head on bulls,
250-400 per head on cows, and 150-300 per head on calves in Ellis County. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys ere) - NEBRASKA - Bverazed 5 and 10 per leg on 2
Lancaster County herds. (Campbell).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - ARIZONA - Larvae feeding on rusty plum aphids on Maricopa County
sorghum. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
AN ICHNEUMON WASP (Bathyplectes curculionis) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - First recovered
specimen from field June 20 at Charleston, Sullivan County; released in 1966.
(Sutherland).
FEDERAL & STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - MINNESOTA - Ranged 18+ per square yard on roadside throughout
Chippewa and Swift Counties; Melanoplus bivittatus, M. differentialis, and M.
femurrubrum egg laying in ditch banks. and field margins. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., Sept.
22). SOUTH DAKOTA - Still very numerous, 10-15 per square yard, in many alfalfa
fields of northwest and west-central areas; damage extensive to alfalfa but
marginal to corn. M. differentialis, M. bivittatus, and M. femurrubrum dominant,
egg laying heavy. (Burge, Zimmerman). Remain numerous in winter wheat areas of
Tripp County. (Jones). KANSAS - Damaging small grain field margins in Cowley
County; damage light to wheat September 9. (DePew). NEW MEXICO - Adults averaged
3-8 per 25 sweeps on alfalfa in Bernalillo County. (Heninger).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Larvae and pupae collected
from fruit of Kieffer pear at Safety Harbor, Pinellas County. (Miller). Larvae
and adults collected September 26 from common guava at Sanford, Seminole County,
for new county record. (Desin, Beck).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - PENNSYLVANIA - Collected in Berks, Chester,
Schuylkill, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties for new county records. Total of
355 males taken at 240 sites in 12 counties of eastern area. Number of sites
infested by county: Berks 13, Bucks 24, Carbon 2, Chester 1, Lackawanna 4, Monroe
30, Northampton 25, Pike 57, Schuylkill 1, Susquehanna 2, Wayne 80, and Wyoming 1.
About 50,000 egg clusters in Square mile area 10 miles north of Hamburg, Berks
County; up to 1,000 egg clusters per tree. (Eckess, Jeffery).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - CALIFORNIA - First larvae of season
collected at Borrego Springs, San Diego County, and at Needles, San Bernardino
County; moths light, 1 male collected in light trap in university test plot at
Riverside, Riverside County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEVADA - Additional 68 males
collected September 22-27 in sex lure traps in Pahrump Valley, Nye County. (Nev.
Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Heavy in untreated 20-acre cotton field near Gilbert;
few larvae in blooms in Queen Creek, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW
MEXICO - Continues serious problem mainly south from La Union, Dona Ana County,
and Carlsbad, Eddy County; new generation entering bolls. Damaged 70-100 percent
of green bolls in southern Eddy County, damaged "bottom crop" in many untreated
fields. (Mathews, Nielsen). Heavy in spots at Hatch area, Dona Ana County;
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several fields completely infested. (Durkin).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - ALABAMA - Several adults taken from
lightly infested hay field and Iawn in Madison County. (Magnusson et al.).
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - LOUISIANA - Collected in Soybean
field at Girard, Richland Parish, June 1967, by B. Doles. This is a new State
record. Det. by R. Birchfield and confirmed by A. M. Golden. (R. Carlton, La.
Dept. Agr.).
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 2
HIGHLIGHTS: Rains, widespread over most of Nation, were heaviest over the East
and along the Northern Pacific Coast. Record cold spread over the Deep South
but the West continued warm.
PRECIPITATION: Rains fell over most of eastern half of the Nation, spreading
from the southern High Plains, eastward to the Atlantic Coast by Friday. Weekly
totals exceeded 0.50 inch over most areas with scattered stations, mostly west of
the Appalachians, receiving from 1 inch to more than 5 inches. Snow flurries fell
in Michigan, Ohio, and in central and southern Appalachians. The weekend
brought heavy rains along the Washington and Oregon coast with light amounts in-
land as far as the Dakotas, Colorado, and Utah. Precipitation was light over the
Great Basin, the northern Great Plains, and most of the Southwest.
TEMPERATURE: Western areas remained relatively warm most of week--exceptionally
warm at mid-week when many Oregon stations registered maximums in upper 80's and
90's. Weekend maximums in the Northwest dropped to 50's and 60's as Pacific air
moved in. A cold from dropped temperatures sharply over the Central and East.
Springfield, Illinois, registered 82° Tuesday afternoon but by midnight the temper-
ature had fallen to 52°. Low temperatures fell to the 20's over the northern
Plains and by Friday, subfreezing temperatures were common as far south as
Tennessee, a month earlier than normal in some places. On Saturday the temperature
at New Orleans dropped to 42° -- 12° colder than any previous September temperature
in 94 years of record. Alabama and Mississippi registered record-breaking low
temperatures for the month of September. A large area from Louisiana to western
Ohio averaged 9° to 12° colder than normal for the week and a much larger area
experienced the coldest weather in 5 months. (Summary Supplied by Enviornmental
Data Service, ESSA).
Weather continued from page 904.
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Vegetables - CARMINE SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus telarius) moderate on eggplant at
Waimanalo, Waianae, Pearl City, and Kaaawa, Oahu; heavy on snap beans at Waimanalo
and Waianae. (Sato et al.). BEAN POD BORER (Maruca testulalis) larvae and adults
light to moderate on yard-long beans and snap beanS at Waimanalo, Oahu; larval
damage light to beans ready for harvest. (Kubo, Ishiki). LEAF MINER FLIES
(Liriomyza spp.) larvae and adults prevalent on tomatoes, beans, and cucumbers in
warm, lowland areas of Kauai, Oahu, and Maui. (Ikehara et al.).
Fruits - RED WAX SCALE (Ceroplastes rubens) nymphs and adults light to moderate
(1-5 adults per leaf) in acre of citrus at lower Olinda, Maui. (Miyahira). Mostly
BARNACLE SCALE (Ceroplastes cirripediformis) nymphs heavy in passion-fruit plant-
ing at Kalaheo, Kauai. (Ikehara, LaPlante).
Ornamentals - A PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma) on Maui is new island
record. Nymphs and adults heavy on mauna-loa, Light on pigeon pea at Waihee;
light on mauna-loa at Wailuku. (Miyahira). COTTONY-CUSHION SCALE (Icerya purchasi)
nymphs and adults moderate to heavy in scattered spots of painted spurge (Euphor-
bia heterophylla) growing at Waipahu and Pearl Harbor area of Oahu. (Hale,
Funasaki).
Forest and Shade Trees - KIAWE FLOWER LOOPER (Cosymbia serrulata) averaged 26
adults per light trap in kiawe areas August 28-September 15 on Oahu. Highest
catch (94) recorded at Mokapu Penninsula in Kaneohe; lowest (4) at Nanakuli.
(Higa). COCKERELL SCALE (Phenacaspis cockerelli) light to moderate on leaves of
10 kamani trees (Calophyllum inophyllum) in Kuliouou Park at Honolulu, Oahu.
(Funasaki). FULLER ROSE BEETLE (Pantomorus cervinus) adults moderate, 6-7 per
paper bark seedlings, at Kamuela, Hawaii. (Kajiwara).
General Pests - CHINESE ROSE BEETLE (Adoretus sinicus) adult damage moderate to
heavy on foliage of vegetables, fruit trees, ornamentals, and shade trees on Maui,
Kauai, and Oahu. (Miyahira, Funasaki).
Beneficial Insects - Adults of a BRACONID WASP (Urosigalphus bruchi) abundant
among flowers of asystasia (Asystasia gangetica) at Waipahu, Oahu. (Funasaki,
Hale).
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INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
A WEEVIL (Cosmobaris americana) - WASHINGTON - Adults, larvae, and eggs collected
on Kochia americana at Grandview, Yakima County, August 7, 1967. Det. by M.
Hatch. (Landis) .
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - LOUISIANA - Collected in soybean
field at Girard, Richland Parish, June 1967, by B. Doles. Det. by R. Birchfield;
‘comfirmed by A. M. Golden. (p. 913).
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - CALIFORNIA - Kern County.
(p. 906).
WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis completa) - OREGON - Douglas and Multnomah Counties.
(p. 910).
EUROPEAN PINE SHOOT MOTH (Rhyacionia buoliana) - OREGON - Umatilla County.
(p. 911).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - OREGON - Benton, Coos, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas,
Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Malheur,
Marion, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, and Wasco Counties. IDAHO - Ada, Bear Lake,
Bingham, Bonner, Bonneville, Caribou, Cassia, Clark, Elmore, Fremont, Jefferson,
Jerome, Lemhi, Lincoln, Madison, Minidoka, Owyhee, and Power Counties. (p. 912).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Seminole County. (p. 912).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - PENNSYLVANIA - Berks, Chester, Schuylkill,
Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties. (p. 912).
A PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma) - HAWAII - Maui Island. (p. 914).
CORRECTION
CEIR 17(39):894 - LEAF-FOOTED BUG (Leptoglossus phyllopus)...should read A COREID
BUG (Leptoglossus zonatus)...(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). a)
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INSECTS NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES
A BLACK FLY (Simulium damnosum Theobald)
Economic Importance: The principal vector of human onchocerciasis, in West
Africa is S. damnosum. The disease commonly causes blindness in humans. [In this
region alone, not including Nigeria and Cameroon, about 2 million people suffer
from the disease or about one-tenth of the population, and of this number 150,000
are blind. Excessive Skin irritation caused by the microfilariae often precedes
failing sight. Onchocerciasis, caused by a filarial worm, has an extensive dis-
tribution in tropical Africa as well as Mexico, Central and South America.
Simulium ochraceum Wlk. and S. metallicum Bellardi are the chief vectors in
Central America. Simulium neavei Roubaud is another important carrier of the
disease in Africa. The microfilariae in the skin of man are picked up by the
vector in which they develop to the third stage infective larvae. The adult
worms which give rise to the microfilariae often occur in nodules which may be
very conspicuous when they occur on the head of an infected person. As typical
of the family, the female only of S. damnosum sucks blood. The bite is painful
and intense itching may follow. a
Distribution: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo (Brazzaville), Dahomey, Ethiopia,
Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria,
Portuguese Guinea, Republic of South Africa, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Southwest
Africa, Sudan Republic, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Upper Volta.
Hosts: Mainly man over most of its range but dogs, donkeys, goats, sheep, and
birds also have been reported as hosts.
160" 140" 120" 00" 60"
General Distribution of Simulium damnosum Theobald
Diptera: Simuliidae No. 169 of Series
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Life History and Habits: Females deposit eggs in masses of about 250 on damp
parts of Stones, lLleaveS, dead wood,and stems protruding from the water. Under
West African conditions the eggs hatch in about 36 hours. Larvae may be found
in fast moving, turbulent water of streams and rivers where they attach to stones
and other objects; whereas in some areas of Africa larvae are found in quiet
waters. The larval stage lasts 10-13 days and the pupal stage 4-5 days in West
Africa. Pupation takes place in a loosely woven cocoon. Continuous breeding
throughout the year has been observed in the Volta River but in other areas
where the rivers dry up, the flies probably survive as adults. Because of tax-
onomic variances, the habit of the species to breed in swiftly moving water or in
quiet backwaters, and its tendency to bite man at low altitudes and not at high
altitudes and vice versa, it is suspected that a complex of species may be
involved. Dunbar's (1966) recent cytogenetic work in Uganda supports the idea of
a complex of species.
Description: ADULT - Female length 2-2.5 mm., wing length 2-3 mm. Dark with
dark legs, mesonotum shining. Swollen anterior tarsi are distinctive of the
species. Head black with gray dusting and pale hairs; inner side of mandibles
with about 25 teeth, legs black with silvery scales. Wings, yellowish basally
and halteres yellow. Abdomen shining black on apical half, basal fringe short
and silvery. Male wing length 2-2.5 mm. Mesonotum distinctive - gray areas
extend back and black areas reduced to medium broad stripe or triangle and a pair
of lateral oval patches. Anterior tibiae of legs with shining, silvery scales,
anterior tarsi greatly enlarged as in female. Abdomen black with silvery side
patches. LARVA - With thick coat of short, dark, bluntly pointed spines. Feeding
brushes number about 20.
Adult (after Austen). Permission of the Trustees
of the British Museum.
Selected References: 1. Austen, E. E. 1909. Illustrations of African Blood-
sucking Flies other than Mosquitoes and Tsetse Flies. 221 pp., 13 plates, London.
2. Crisp, G. 1956. Simulium and Onchocerciasis in the Northern Territories of.
the Gold Coast. 171 pp., London. 3. Crosskey, R. W. 1955. Ann. Trop. Med. and
Parasitol. 49(2):142-153. 4. Dunbar, R. W. 1966. Nature (London) 209(5023):
597-599. 5. Freeman, P. and De Meillon, B. 1953. Simuliidae of the Ethiopian
Region. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), 224 pp. 6. Le Berre, R. 1966. Contribution
a l'Etude Biologique et Ecologique de Simulium damnosum Theobald, 1903 (Diptera,
Simuliidae). Off. Recher. Sci. et Tech. Outre-Mer. 204 pp., Engl. Sum. 7.
Lewis, D. J. 1958. Internatl. Cong. Ent. Proc. 10(3) :541-550
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ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1967
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Volume 17 October 13, 1967 Number 41
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
GREENBUG heavy in few wheat areas in South Dakota and moderate to heavy in some
areas of Nebraska. Also reported from Oklahoma. (p. 921).
FALL ARMYWORM heavy in small grains, lawns, and pastures in Oklahoma and damaging
grasses in Alabama. (p. 922).
CABBAGE LOOPER numerous on crucifers in New Jersey, light to heavy in some areas
of Alabama; damage heavy to severe in Prince Georges County, Maryland; heavy on
citrus in Yuma County, Arizona. (p. 925, 926).
MILLIPEDS damaging tomatoes and carrots in Dane County, Wisconsin, and strawberries
in El Paso County, Colorado. (p. 925).
PURPLE SCALE lightest on record for September and lightest for any month in 16
years on Florida citrus. (p. 926).
Detection
@ A PYRAUSTID MOTH reported for first time in Hawaii. Not known to occur in
continental United States. (p. 930).
For new county records see page 929.
Special Report
Summary of Important Pests Most Frequently Intercepted at United States Ports of
Entry in Fiscal Year 1966. (p. 932).
Reports in this issue are for week ending October 6 unless otherwise indicated.
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WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 9, 1967
HIGHLIGHTS: Little rain in East and South except heavy downpours in south Florida.
Flooding rains east Kansas. Weekend hard freeze Northeast Interior. Severe storm
Pacific Northwest early in week.
PRECIPITATION: A vigorous storm dumped heavy rains along the northern Pacific
coast early in the week. Snow fell in the Cascades, Sierras, and Olympic Moun-
tains and light rains extended eastward to Montana and the Dakotas. Showers and
scattered thunderstorms occurred at midweek along a front that extended from the
Northeast to the central Rockies. Daily totals ranged from 2 to 3 inches or more
at some locations in the central Great Plains. During the weekend a frontal
system moved from the Rockies across the Great Plains and Midwest. Widespread
rainfall along the front was particularly heavy in eastern Kansas where amounts
ranging up to 5 inches or more in a few hours caused local flooding. Almost
daily showers occurred in the southern third of Florida and weekly totals ranged
up to more than 7 inches.
Weather continued on page 930.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (PSeudaletia unipuncta) - ALABAMA - Damaging young wheat in Greene
County; controls applied to Several small grain fields in Conecuh County.
(McDonald, Huggins).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) — ARIZONA - Moderate in 100 acres of millet in Mari-
copa County. Treatment necessary on experimental corn, averaged 55 per 100 sweeps
in alfalfa at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Moderate in
Kingfisher County sorghum. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MARYLAND - Moth flights continue
heavy, average 132 per night in blacklight trap at Snow Hill September 27-30;
larvae light on late Soybeans near Cambridge, Dorchester County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.). DELAWARE - Moths averaged 80 per night in Bridgeville blacklight trap
September 27 to October 3. (MacCreary). SOUTH CAROLINA - Found in York and
Dillon County soybeans. (Nettles et al.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - ARIZONA - Continues increasing at Yuma,
Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Heavy on portion of early planted
winter wheat field northeast of Winner, Tripp County; ranged 200-500 per seedling
in heavier plantings; damage evident. (Jones). NEBRASKA - Moderate to heavy on
winter wheat in Franklin and Custer Counties; some controls applied in Custer
County. (Congrove, Pedersen). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 0-2 per linear foot in Kiowa
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PICKLEWORM (Diaphania nitidalis) - ALABAMA - Light to moderate; damaging squash
in Chilton and De Kalb Counties; controls underway. (Glasscock et al.).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - ARIZONA - Averaged 20 per 100
Sweeps at Willcox, Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Heavy in
spots; damaging alfalfa at Artesia, Eddy County. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.). COLORADO -
Decreasing; ranged 5-10 per 100 sweeps in Larimer County alfalfa. (Alldredge).
OKLAHOMA - Averaged 25 per square foot in Wagoner County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). NEBRASKA - Averaged 1 per 5 sweeps near Thedford, Thomas County; 1 per
Sweep near Gothenburg, Dawson County. (Manglitz, Raun). VIRGINIA - Ranged 0-20.
per 10 sweeps on alfalfa in Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge, Botetourt, and
Roanoke Counties. (Isakson).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - DELAWARE - Moths averaged 7.6 per night
in Bridgeville blacklight trap September 27 to_October 3. (MacCreary). MICHIGAN -
Ear infestations ranged 12-16 percent (average 15) in 5 Ingham and Shiawassee
County corn fields; second through fifth instars present. (Dowdy). WISCONSIN -
Numbers and stalk damage heavier than previously observed in Bayfield County.
(Wis. Ins. Sur.). MISSOURI - Larvae ranged 0-29,000 (average 6,958) per acre on
24 Carroll County farms; ranged 0-212 (average 46) per 100 plants. (Lentz). SOUTH
DAKOTA - Fall abundance survey completed in Lyman, Gregory, and Tripp Counties.
None found in Tripp County. Borers per 100 stalks ranged 0-6 (average 2) in
Gregory County, ranged 0-2 (average 0.5) in Lyman County. (Jones).
SORGHUM WEBWORM (Celama sorghiella) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Payne County sorghum.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Infesting heads of late Carroll County grain
sorghum. (Roberts, Boyer).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - NEBRASKA - Some adults active in
late-planted Hall County corn. (Hill, Keith). SOUTH DAKOTA - Heavy on 10-acre
field near Redfield, Spink County. (Kantack). WISCONSIN - Adults persist in corn
in Grant, Vernon, and Crawford Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
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NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - WISCONSIN - Adults persist in
corn in Grant, Vernon, and Crawford Counties. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
DESERT CORN FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema ectypa) - ARIZONA - Up to 12 adults per plant
in some Yuma County sorghum fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SORGHUM MIDGE (Contarinia sorghicola) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Payne County sorghum.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Adults continue to emerge from Lafayette County
grain sorghum heads caged September 28. (Boyer).
A THRIPS (Frankliniella williamsi) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on corn plantings at Van
Nuys, Los Angeles County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SMALL GRAINS
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae averaged 3 per 100 row
feet in rye near Purcell, McClain County; moderate in Garfield and Jefferson
County wheat; heavy in small grains in Carter, Garvin, and Comanche Counties.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (Estigmene acrea) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on wheat margins in
Woodward and Major Counties. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ARIZONA - Summer-form larvae
light in millet near Luke Air Force BaSe, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
A FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema sp.) - TEXAS - Damaging some wheat in Ochiltree County.
(Daniels).
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 0-14 per linear foot in Kiowa
County wheat. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
BROWN WHEAT MITE (Petrobia latens) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 25-150 per linear foot in
Kiowa County; O-1l per linear foot in Woods County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy in lawns and
improved pastures in Love, Bryan, Marshall, and Kingfisher Counties. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). ALABAMA - Damaging pasture grasses and other grasses in Bibb, Mobile, and
Chambers Counties. (Vickery et al.).
GRANULATE CUTWORM (Feltia Subterranea) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy in dichondra
lawns at Kelseyville, Lake County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A WHITE GRUB (Phyllophaga anxia) - NEBRASKA - Mostly third instars, with some first
and second, ranged 3-20 (averaged 5-6) per square foot in Some subirrigated meadows
of Brown, Cherry, and Thomas Counties; up to 30 percent of grass killed. (Manglitz,
Raun).
A BILLBUG (Sphenophorus phoeniciensis) - ARIZONA - Damaging Bermuda grass lawns
at Globe, Gila County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SWEETPOTATO FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema confinis) - CALIFORNIA - Probably this species,
heavy on dichondra lawns at San Diego, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rptepe
TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG (Prosapia bicincta) - ALABAMA - Heavy; damage severe in
several fields of Coastal Bermuda graSS in Barbour County. (Walton).
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AN ARMORED SCALE (Odonaspis ruthae) - ALABAMA - Light to moderate in 2 Coastal
Bermuda grass fields in Lowndes County. (Gerald et al.).
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Choctaw County lawns.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BERMUDAGRASS MITE (Aceria neocynodonis) - NEVADA - Light to moderate on Bermuda
grass lawns in Pahrump Valley, Nye County. (Bechtel et al.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARIZONA - Counts per 100 sweeps averaged
35 at Yuma, Yuma County; 30 in Maricopa County; 75 and 25 in Kansas Settlement
and other Cochise County areas, respectively. Damaging some alfalfa in Casa
Grande area, Pinal County; controls necessary. NEW MEXICO - Larvae averaged
20-25 per 25 sweeps in alfalfa at Artesia, Eddy County; 10-12 per 25 sweeps in
Roswell, Chaves County. (Mathews). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 2 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa
in Payne and Tillman Counties; 5 per 10 sweeps in Johnston County. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). VIRGINIA - Larvae light, averaged 1 per 10 sweeps, on Augusta County
alfalfa. (Isakson).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 25 and 20 per 10 sweeps
in Payne and Johnston CountieS, reSpectively; heavy, 40 per 10 sweeps, in Marshall
County alfalfa field. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). VIRGINIA - Larvae per 10 sweeps aver-
aged 5 in Rockingham County and 10 in Augusta County. (Isakson).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Averaged 295 per 100 sweeps in
alfalfa at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 25 and 6 per 10 sweeps
in alfalfa in Garvin and Johnston Counties, respectively; up to 25 per 10 sweeps
in Marshall County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SOUTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - MISSOURI - Averaged
17 per 10 sweeps on PemiScot County alfalfa. (Munson). VIRGINIA - Adults moving
into alfalfa. Average counts per 10 sweeps by county: Rockingham 5, Augusta 2,
Rockbridge 4. (Isakson).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - COLORADO - Decreasing, ranged 3-5 per 100 sweeps,
in Larimer County alfalfa. (Alldredge). NEBRASKA - No adults swept from alfalfa
in Dawson County. (Manglitz, Raun). VIRGINIA - Larvae ranged 1-7 (average 3) per
10 sweeps in alfalfa in Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge, and Botetourt Counties;
averaged 5 per sweep in Roanoke County field. Adults ranged 0-10 per 10 sweeps
in same counties. (Isakson).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - NEW MEXICO - Increasing in alfalfa in several
Chaves and Eddy County fields. (Mathews). COLORADO - Decreasing, ranged 10-15
per 100 sweeps, in Larimer County alfalfa. (Alldredge). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 50
per 10 Sweeps in Payne County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Averaged 1
per Sweep on alfalfa near Thedford in Thomas County. (Manglitz, Raun). MICHIGAN -
Adults and nymphs heaviest of season on alfalfa in late September; light to
moderate, ranged 100-400 (average 200) per 10 sweeps, in 6 central area fields
this week. (Dowdy). VIRGINIA - Ranged 15-55 (average 25) per sweep in alfalfa in
Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge, Botetourt, and Roanoke Counties. (Isakson).
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THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Average per 100
sweeps by county: Yuma 425; Maricopa 300; 50 in Willcox and 125 in
Cochise areas. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Adults ranged 4-6 per 25 sweeps
in Chaves and Eddy County alfalfa. (Mathews). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 60 per 10
sweeps in Garvin County alfalfa field; 10 per 10 Sweeps in Payne County alfalfa.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSOURI - Averaged 30 per 10 sweeps in Pemiscot County
alfalfa field. (Munson).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Adults per 100 sweeps in alfalfa averaged
150 at Yuma, Yuma County; 160 in Cochise and San Simon areas of Cochise County;
80 in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Lygus lineolaris averaged
4 and 5 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa in Payne and Johnston Counties, respectively.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on alfalfa at
Tracy, San Joaquin County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SOYBEANS
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - MARYLAND - Adults heavily damaged several
hundred acres of late Soybeans in Dorchester County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Damage decreasing
in all counties; some damage on late beans. (Nettles et al.). MISSISSIPPI -
Heavy in 20-acre Oktibbeha County field; averaged 1 adult and 2 larvae per linear
foot of row; pod damage moderate. (Dinkins).
VELVETBEAN CATERPILLAR (Anticarsia gemmatalis) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Building up in
Berkeley County. (NettleS et al.).
STINK BUGS - SOUTH CAROLINA - Increased in Calhoun and Chesterfield Counties.
(Nettles et al.). MISSISSIPPI - Acrosternum hilare heavy in 40-acre Oktibbeha
County field. Average of 5 nymphs and I adult per linear foot of row confined
to certain areas in field. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - A. hilare continues heavy in
Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). i
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - ALABAMA - Still heavy in northern area; Some
controls in progress in Colbert, Marion, Madison, and isolated fields in other
northern counties; some stalks destroyed to reduce weevil numbers. (McQueen).
MISSISSIPPI - Punctured square counts increasing due to decreased square production
in south delta fields; some late-planted fields treated for small boll protection,
but defoliation well underway. (Dinkins). ‘OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Marshall and Payne
Counties; 86 percent damaged squares in Coal County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - MISSISSIPPI - Considerable activity continues in late
cotton in south delta area; third instars moderate and feeding on young bolls in
Yazoo County; expected to be last economic generation this year. Controls applied
to heavily infested fields. (Dinkins). ARKANSAS - Larvae collected in late August
in Lee County totaled 34 H. zea and 3 H. virescens. Totals for year: 435 H. zea
and 15 H. virescens. (Boyer). OKLAHOMA - Infested 2 percent of bolls in Coal
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARIZONA - Damage severe in 100-acre field at Winters-
burg, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Heavy at Wintersburg and light at
Harquahala, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop, Sur.).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Damaging at Wintersburg, Maricopa
County. (Ariz. Coop. sur).
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COTTON LEAF PERFORATOR (Bucculatrix thurberiella) - ARIZONA - Heavy from Liberty
to Buckeye in Maricopa County; light to moderate at Maricopa, Pinal County. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.).
SALT-MARSH CATTERPILLAR (EStigmene acrea) - ARIZONA - Heavy at Peoria and Glendale,
Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SPIDER MITES - ARIZONA - Very heavy, eSpecially at Beardsley, in Maricopa County
despite recent rain. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). CALIFORNIA - Tetranychus atlanticus
heavy, spotty at Bard, Imperial County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
TOBACCO FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix hirtipennis) - CALIFORNIA - Adults moderate in tomato
fields at Reedley, Fresno County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
MILLIPEDS - WISCONSIN - Damage heavy to tomatoes at Dane County location. (Wis.
Ins. Sur.).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ALABAMA - Larvae heavy, averaged 3 per plant,
in 95 acres of late cabbage in De Kalb County and light to moderate with damage
to 100-acre commercial planting of mustard, kale, collards, and tender greens on
Lawrence County farm; controls underway. (Smith et al.). MARYLAND - Damage
heavy to Severe on cabbage and collard plantings near Clinton, Prince Georges
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEW JERSEY - Plentiful in all areas of State. (Ins.-
Dis. Newsltr.).
GRANULATE CUTWORM (Feltia subterranea) - ALABAMA - Larvae light, but killing many
young 3 to 4-inch-high collard plants in Lawrence County commercial planting;
controls underway. (McClendon et al.).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 10 per 100
plants on Payne County turnips. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CROSS-STRIPED CABBAGEWORM (Evergestis rimosalis) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 30 per 100
plants on Payne County turnips. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Eggs and small larvae on most young
lettuce in Harquahala Valley in Maricopa County; 2 treatments in most fields.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
MORNING-GLORY LEAF MINER (Bedellia somnulentella) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on sweet-
potatoes at San Luis Rey, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
MELON APHID (Aphis gossypii) - ARIZONA - Damaging young okra terminals at Yuma,
Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) -— COLORADO - Damage moderate in home
gardens in Eagle County. This iS a new county record. (Davidson).
MILLIPEDS - WISCONSIN - Damage heavy to carrots and cantaloups at Dane County
location. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
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DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
PECAN NUT CASEBEARER ees caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Pecan loss 20 percent in
Marshall County orchard. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - OKLAHOMA - Infested 2 percent of pecans
on Payne County trees; 10 percent loss in Marshall County orchard. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Damaged up to 10 percent of Okmulgee
County nuts. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA - Egg laying damage in several Barbour
County pecan orchards. (Walton).
APHIDS - ALABAMA - Monellia spp. increasing on pecan trees in Bibb, St. Clair,
Sumter, Elmore, Wilcox, Covington, Baldwin, Mobile, and other central and southern
counties; Some premature defoliation and loss of pecan nut quality. Myzocallis
caryaefoliae steadily increasing on untreated pecan orchards in Mobile, Baldwin,
Bullock, Wilcox, St. Clair, Henry, Barbour, and other southern counties; numbers
and damage heavier than usual with much defoliation in Baldwin and Mobile Counties.
(McQueen).
CITRUS
Citrus Insect Situation in Florida - End of September - CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllo-
coptruta oleivora) infested leaves in 65 percent of groves (norm 57 percent); 43
percent economic (norm 35 percent). Infested fruit in 71 percent of groves (norm
67 percent); 53 percent economic (norm 46 percent). Population dropped from high
range briefly in mid-September, then began strong increase; it will remain above
average and move farther into high range through October. Many heavy infestations
expected in all districts. Highest districts south, east, and west. TEXAS CITRUS
MITE (Eutetranychus banksi) infested 11 percent of groves (norm 18 percent); 2
percent economic (norm 4 percent). Population below normal for. this date in low
range. Gradual increase expected but few infestations will be important in
October. All districts low. CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) infested 19 per-
cent of groves (norm 25 percent); 4 percent economic (norm 5 percent). Population
below normal and in low range in all districts. Gradual increase will start early
in October and extend through November. BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae) infested
32 percent of groves; 17 percent economic. Population decreased rapidly to below
normal level; will remain very low through November. Highest district central.
GLOVER SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii) infested 51 percent of groves; 4 percent
economic. Population dropped below normal; currently at low level. Increase
started; will continue through November. Highest district south. PURPLE SCALE
(L. beckii) infested 31 percent of groves; noneconomic. Population at lowest on
record for September; also lowest in any month in 16 years of record. Increase
expected. All districts low. CHAFF SCALE (Parlatoria pergandii) infested 24
percent of groves; noneconomic. Population also below normal and at low level.
Increase expected. All districts low. YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) infested
44 percent of groves; 2 percent economic. Population below the average of recent
years and in low range. Increase expected. Highest district east. An ARMORED
SCALE (Unaspis citri) more abundant than in prior Septembers; will increase.
WHITEFLIES infested 58 percent of groves; 12 percent economic. Population will
remain near current moderate level and slightly below normal. (W. A. Simanton
(Citrus Expt. Sta., Lake Alfred)).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Damage heavy on young terminals of
citrus in or near trees bordering desert at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
A LEAF ROLLER MOTH (Platynota stultana) - ARIZONA - Heavy in treated citrus nur-
sery at Yuma, Yuma County. CZ COOp. SUL)
CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) - ARIZONA - New infestations found 4 miles
west of known infested groves in Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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WESTERN GRAPE LEAF SKELETONIZER (Harrisina brillians) - NEVADA - Damage unusually
heavy with complete defoliation of many grapevines in Las Vegas, Clark County.
(Zoller). ARIZONA - Damage heavy to grapevines in backyard plantings in Gila
County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
MILLIPEDS - COLORADO - Damaging strawberries in El Paso County. (McWilliams).
ORNAMENTALS
ARMORED SCALES - NEW MEXICO - Unaspis euonymi light to very heavy on euonymus at
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County; control difficult. (Heninger). OKLAHOMA - U.
euonymi heavy on Payne County ornamental shrubs. Fiorinia theae heavy, 10 per
leaf , in north-central area nursery. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). FLORIDA - Phenacaspis
cockerelli adults infested 96 of 3,200 nursery plants of giant dracena (Cordyline
australis) at Clarcona, Orange County. (Ware, Sept. 23). A new Division of Plant
Industry host record. (Fla. Coop. Sur.). Pinnaspis strachani infested 1,634
nursery hibiscus plants at Bradenton, Manatee County. (McFarlin, Sept. 29).
SOFT SCALES (Saissetia spp.) - FLORIDA - S. nigra infested 25 of 500 nursery
hibiscus plants at Tallavast, Manatee County. (Bickner, Sept. 25). CALIFORNIA -
S. coffeae moderate on fern nursery stock at Carlsbad, San Diego County. (Cal.
Coop. Rpt.).
A PIT SCALE (Cerococcus deklei) - FLORIDA - Infested 1,634 nursery hibiscus plants
at Bradenton, Manatee County. (McFarlin, Sept. 29).
A JAPANESE WEEVIL (Pseudocneorhinus bifasciatus) - MARYLAND - Adults heavily dam-
aging several azaleas at HyattSville, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - NEW MEXICO - Serious problem, especially on
poplar, in Roswell, Chaves County; some trees completely defoliated and webbed.
(Mathews). VIRGINIA - Moderate to heavy on elm and other trees in Newport News.
(Isakson, Hanley).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Cleveland County. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.).
ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL (Cyrtepistomus castaneus) - MISSOURI - Collected at lights in
Warren and Montgomery Counties October 5 for new county records. (Munson).
APHIDS - CALIFORNIA - Pemphigus populitransversus locally heavy on poplar at
Citrus Heights, Sacramento County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). MINNESOTA - Eriosoma amer-
icanum heavy on maple in St. Cloud. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). ARKANSAS - Drepanaphis _
acerifoliae continues heavy on maple in Fayetteville. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). NEW
JERSEY —- Lachnus salignus common on willow trees throughout State. Longistigma
caryae common on oaks in central and southern counties. (Ins.-Dis. NewSltr.).
WHITE PEACH SCALE (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona) - FLORIDA - Abundant in nursery at
Leesburg, Lake County, on peach, goldenrain-tree, privet, and chinaberry.
(Bentley, Sept. 29).
PINE BARK APHID (Pineus strobi) - MINNESOTA - Problem serious on mugho pines at
nursery near Brainerd. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
PINE SCALES - NEBRASKA - Phenacaspis pinifoliae heavy on spruce near Dalton,
Cheyenne County. (Roselle). MINNESOTA -— Toumeyella numismaticum heavy on mugho
pine in Brainerd. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
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MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - MARYLAND - Aedes sollicitans very annoying in Dorchester County; A.
trivixtatus and Psorophora ferox problem near Laurel, Prince Georges County. (U.
Md. Ent. Dept.). MINNESOTA - No hatch in 2 submerged egg samples September 27
indicates egg diapause completed. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.). LOUISIANA - Larvae collected
in Jefferson Parish: Aedes vexans, Anopheles crucians, Culex pipiens quinquefas-—
ciatus, C. restuans, and C. Salinarius. Aedes vexans and Psorophora confinnis
decreased in light traps. (Stokes).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 750 per head on Mayes County
cattle; heavy in Garvin County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 800+
per animal on 15 Yazoo County cattle. (Dinkins).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - NEBRASKA - Adults ranged 15-20, 20-25, and
10-15 per leg on 3 feedlot herds; very light on pastured cattle. (Campbell).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) ~- NEBRASKA - Averaged 7 per face on 30 animals pastured
near Lincoln, LancaSter County. (Perdue, Sept. 29).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 50 cases reported in U.S. October
1-7 as follows: TEXAS: “Bandera 2, Blanco 1, Brewster 1, Caldwell 2, Comal 2,
Concho 1, Dimmit 1, Edwards 2, Frio 2, Goliad 2, Kendall 1, Kerr 2, Kimble l,
Kinney 9, La Salle 1, Maverick 4, Presidio 2, Sutton 1, Terrell 1, Tom Green 1,
Uvalde 2, Val Verde 4, Zavala 2. CALIFORNIA: San Diego 3. Total of 270 cases
reported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico as follows: Baja
California 1, Territorio sur de Baja California 67, Sonora 19, Chihuahua 118,
Coahuila 53, Nuevo Leon 8, Tamaulipas 4. Total of 49 cases reported in Mexico
south of the Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication operation under-
way to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population in U.S. Sterile screw-
worm flies released: Texas 46,468,000, California 100,000, Mexico 96,240,000.
(Anim. Health Div.).
BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER (Loxosceles reclusa) - ALABAMA - Several hundred specimens
taken in Choctaw County homes; Some taken in Madison County home. (Magnusson et
al., Sept. 29).
HOUSEHOLDS AND STRUCTURES
BAMBOO POWDER-POST BEETLE (Dinoderus minutus) - ALABAMA - Adults and larvae heavy
in bamboo packing cases shipped from outside United States. (Barwood, Sept. 29).
CALIFORNIA - Moderate in bamboo baskets imported from Taiwan and China in Santa
Barbara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt., Sept. 29).
STORED PRODUCTS
INDIAN-MEAL MOTH (Plodia interpunctella) - CALIFORNIA - This species and Trogoderma
parabile moderate in wheat germ in wholesale grocery warehouse at Sacramento,
Sacramento County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTICN PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - SOUTH DAKOTA - Melanoplus femurrubrum and M. bivittatus remain
numerous along borders of winter wheat in central areas; Clipping of wheat in
some fields; aerial and ground spraying along borders of some wheat fields in
northeastern Pennington County. (Jones). MISSOURI - Annual survey conducted dur-
ing August showed populations at noneconomic levels. Most common species in
order of abundance were M. Sanguinipes, M. femurrubrum, and M. differentialis.
(Hagge). ean k. RNs eae Se ST 7 SoS
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IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) - FLORIDA - Total of 30 mounds
found 6 miles northwest of Cocoa at intersection of Interstate Highway 95 and
State Highway 528 in Brevard County. (Levan, Sept. 29). Adults taken from soil
at Lake City, Columbia County. (Collins, Pittman, Sept..28). These are new county
records. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - CALIFORNIA - Single male taken in sex
lure trap October 2 at EdiSon, Kern County, is first interception north of
Tehachapi Mountains in San Joaquin Valley. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEVADA - Total of
2 females and 76 males collected in sex lure and argon light traps in Pahrump
Valley, Nye County, September 29 to October 2; green boll and blossom larval
survey September 25-29 negative; typical damage included 3 exit holes and hollowed
seeds on 2 bolls. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - General over most of Maricopa
County; most in blooms, larger bolls near top third of plant usually infested in
untreated cotton; moths high in Cotton Research Center traps at Phoenix; larvae
in lint cleaners of most cotton gins in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
NEW MEXICO - Infestations of green bolls ranged 12-32 percent in northern
Dona Ana County; 25 green bolls completely infested in field near Hatch.
(Campbell, Elson). OKLAHOMA - Total of 4 larvae found in lint cleaner
inspection in Tillman County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
INSECT DETECTION
New United States Record
A PYRAUSTID MOTH (Psara licarsisalis) - HAWAII - Larvae taken on lawns at Hickam
Air Force Base in Honolulu and on pasture grasses in Kaaawa, Oahu. Det. by
R. W. Hodges. (p. 930).
New County Records
WESTERN GRAPE LEAF SKELETONIZER (Harrisina brillians) - CALIFORNIA - El Dorado
County. Reported in CEIR 17(39):898.
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - COLORADO - Eagle County. (p. 925).
ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL (Cyrtepistomus castaneus) - MISSOURI - Warren and Montgomery
Counties. (p. 927).
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevisSima richteri) - FLORIDA - Brevard and
Columbia Counties. (p.
CORRECTIONS
CEIR 17(6):82 - HAWAII INSECT REPORT - Ornamentals - Larvae of a GEOMETRID MOTH
(Anacamptoides fragilaria) should read (Anacamptodes fragilaria).
CEIR 17(37):859 - Delete imported fire ant (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) in
Jefferson and Greene Counties, Georgia. The insects concerned were other species
of fire ants. (Coleman).
CEIR 17(38):871 - TOMATO HORNWORM (Manduca quinquemaculata) - ALABAMA - Should
have been M. sexta not M. quinquemaculata. Det. by R. Leeper. (McQueen).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
New State of Hawaii Insect Record - A PYRAUSTID MOTH (Psara licarsisalis (Walker)) -
Larvae caused heavy damage to lawns at Hickam Air Force BaSe in Honolulu and to
pasture grasses in Kaaawa on Oahu. Severely damaged grasses on football field in
Aliamanu area of Honolulu. Det. by R. W. Hodges. This insect is known to occur
in India, Ceylon, Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia, and several island groups in
the south-southwest Pacific. (Chong et al.). Also reported in Africa from Congo
(Leopoldville) and Egypt and to range in ASia from Syria to Japan. Larvae of
this moth are grass feeders and can become economic. Recorded to have damaged
rice in Malaya. Larvae have been widespread in pastures in southern Queensland,
Australia, during the autumn, but were effectively controlled. They damaged
pastures in northeast New South Wales during the same period. Well-grazed areas
were most severely infested, but grass 6 inches high was lightly damaged. P.
licarsisalis has been intercepted at ports of entry in Hawaii,once from the western
Pacific area in 1955 and once from the Philippines in 1964. Reported as common on
Guam. It is not known to occur in continental United States. : Reports on this
species may be found also under the genus Pachyzancla. (PPC).
Field Corn - All stages of CORN PLANTHOPPER (Peregrinus maidis) and CORN LEAF
APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) moderate to heavy under leaf Sheaths, bracts, and on
ears at Kaaawa, Oahu; damage severe. (Funasaki).
Vegetables - GREENHOUSE WHITEFLY (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) moderate to heavy on
cucumbers and snap beans on windward Oahu; light on Snap beans and Chinese peas
on northern Oahu. (Funasaki). SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG (Nezara viridula) very
light in farming areas throughout State; damage moderate to yard-long beans and
lima beans in few scattered areas on Maui and Oahu. (Miyahira, Wong).
Shade Trees - LITCHI FRUIT MOTH (Cryptophlebia ombrodelta) larvae moderate on
several golden-shower trees (Cassia fistula) at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu,
Oahu. (Shiroma).
Beneficial Insects - Adults of a KLAMATH-WEED BEETLE (Chrysolina quadrigemina)
and a CECIDOMYIID MIDGE (Zeuxidiplosis giardi) numerous on Klamath-weed (Hypericum
perforatum) at 6,800 feet elevation on Mt. Hualalai, Hawaii. Both are purposely _
introduced insects. (Davis, Yoshioka). LANTANA HISPID (Uroplata girardi) adults
moderate and larval mining heavy on lantana at Ulupalakua, Maui; eStabrished area
increased to about 15 acres. (Miyahira). Larvae of a TORTRICID MOTH (Aptoforma
sp.) very active on blackberry at Olinda and moderate at Waiakamoi, Maui; active
on blackberry at release site in Volcano area and on Mt. Hualalai, Hawaii.
(Yoshioka, Davis).
Weather continued from page 920.
TEMPERATURE: Indian summer Spread over most of the Eastern United States. Days
were cloudless and mild, nights were cool. Afternoon temperatures climbed to the
upper 80's and reached the 90's at a few locations. Valentine, Nebraska, regis-—
tered 94° on Tuesday, and on Thursday, Washington, D. C., recorded 91° and
Bridgeport, Connecticut, a record high of 84° for October. Minimums were gener-
ally in the 40's and 50's. Both Pierre, South Dakota, and Tallahassee, Florida,
registered 50° Tuesday morning. Arctic air moved into the North Central and
Northeast and held most weekend maximums to less than 65° and maximums in the
70's were common in the Southern States. The second half of the week was much
colder than the first part in nearly all areas, with rather widespread freezing
in northern areas. Frost was reported‘as far south as the lower Appalachians.
The week was 6° cooler than normal in Oregon, the first relatively cool week there
since mid-June. (Summary supplied by Environmental Data Service, ESSA).
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“This summary was taken from "List of Intercepted Plant Pests, 1966", published by
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entry from July 1, 1965, through June 30, 1966.
The total number of interceptions submitted during the fiscal year 1966 was 34,641.
Of those identified during the year, 9,468 were considered of enough significance
to be tabulated, as compared with 8,001 the previous year. This does not include
the incompletely determined pests, of which 165 fruit flies, 4,103 other insects,
611 diseases, and 502 nematodes, or a total of 5,381 interceptions were indexed
for the files but were not added to the figures in the summary.
Fruit Flies
There were 508 fruit fly interceptions identified to species as follows:
Acanthiophilus eluta (twice) with Carduncellus caeruleus seed and dry leaf and
Centaurea seedhead in mail from Algeria.
Anastrepha ludens, the Mexican fruit fly (93 times), 92 from Mexico and 1 from
British Honduras. Hosts were bullocksheart custard-apple, cargo (with tomato),
grapefruit, King orange, mango, Ponderosa lemon, pummelo, sweet lime, and sweet
orange.
Anastrepha mombinpraeoptans, the West Indian fruit fly (72 times), in Cainito
Star-apple, cherimoya, mango, mombin, tropical almond, and yellow mombin.
Countries of origin were Brazil, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico,
and South America (country(?)).
Anastrepha serpentina (once) in sapote in baggage from Mexico. A. serpentina(?)
(once) in Arabian coffee berry in air baggage from Peru. re
Anastrepha striata(?)(once) in guava in air baggage from El Salvador.
Anastrepha suspensa (once) in guava in air baggage from the Dominican Republic.
1Xe SusSpensa(?)(once) in Annona sp. fruit in air baggage from Jamaica.
Ceratitis capitata, the Mediterranean fruit fly (128 times), in American avocado,
Arabian cCotitee berry, bullocksheart custard-apple, common pricklypear, fig, grape-
fruit, guava, kumquat, longan, loquat, lychee nut, mandarin orange, mango, orange-
jasmine berry, peach, pepper, plum, pomegranate, purple granadilla, quince,
servicetree mountain-ash fruit, Sweet orange, tropical almond, unidentified fruit,
western pricklypear, and yellow mombin. Countries of origin were Argentina, Congo
(Kinshasa), Cyprus, France, Greece, Hawaii, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Portu-
gal, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, and an unknown origin. C. capitata(?)(6 times)
in Arabian coffee berry, lemon, peach, and sweet orange from France, Greece,
Hawaii, Spain, and an unknown origin.
Ceratitis colae (twice) in guava in mail from Ghana and in Sudan colanut in air-
Cargo from Nigeria.
Ceratitis rosa (once) in Synsepalum dulcificum fruit in airmail from Ghana.
Dacus cucurbitae, the melon fly (5 times) in tomato in stores from Hawaii. D.
cucurbitae(?) (twice) in cucumber and tomato in stores from Hawaii.
Dacus dorsalis, the oriental fruit fly (34 times), 33 from Hawaii and 1 from the
Philippines, adult in an airplane and with baggage; and larvae in American avocado,
banana, guava, longan, mango, passionfruit, purple granadilla, rose-apple, santol
fruit, and tropical almond. D. dorsalis(?)(3 times) in Indiapoon beautyleaf seed
- 933 -
and in mango from Hawaii.
Dacus oleae, the olive (fruit) fly (48 times), in common olive from Greece, Italy,
Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.
Euleia heraclei(?)(once) in parsley in air stores from Europe (country(?)).
Rhagoletis cerasi, the European cherry fruit fly (105 times), in cherry and
Mazzard cherry from Austria, Czechoslovakia, England, Europe (country(?)), France,
Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, an unknown origin,
and Yugoslavia.
Spathulina tristis (once) in common thyme leaf in mail from Greece.
Insects Other Than Fruit Flies
Other insects of special interest were:
Acrolepia assectella (Yponomeutidae), the leek moth, in aircargo with cauliflower
from France; in leek in aircargo from France and stores from Belgium, France,
Germany, Spain, and Sweden; and in shallot in aircargo from France.
Adoxophyes reticulata (Tortricidae) on azalea in baggage from Japan.
Aleurocanthus woglumi (Aleyrodidae), the citrus blackfly (37 times), on Citrus sp.
Teaf in air baggage from Colombia, Jamaica, and Mexico and baggage from Mexico;
on lime leaf in aircargo from Jamaica and baggage and cargo from Mexico; and on
sweet orange leaf in baggage from Mexico.
Busseola fusca (Noctuidae) in fresh corn ear in aircargo from Kenya.
Carposina niponensis (Carposinidae), the oriental fruit borer, in apple in air
stores and stores from Japan.
Chilo suppressalis (Crambidae), the Asiatic rice borer (21 times), in grass mat
in cargo from Korea; in rice in mail and stores from Japan, rice straw used as
packing in baggage from.Japan, cargo from Spain, and stores from Japan, rice straw
jacket in baggage from Europe (country(?)), rice straw mat in cargo and stores
from Japan, rice straw rope around bags of talc in cargo from Korea; and with
various stores (accidental association) from Japan.
Cryptophlebia leucotreta (Olethreutidae) in sweet orange in air stores and baggage
from South Africa.
Dichocrocis punctiferalis (Pyraustidae), the yellow peach moth, in pine tree in
baggage and dwari Japanese white pine tree in cargo from Japan.
Epicaerus cognatus (Curculionidae) in potato in baggage from Mexico.
Epichorista ionephela (Tortricidae) om Cape chinkerichee cut flowers in aircargo,
Cargo, and mail and in peach in aircargo from South Africa.
Epinotia aporema (Olethreutidae) in strimg bean in stores from Brazil, Costa Rica,
and Panama.
Epiphyas postvittana (Tortricidae) im apple im cargo from Australia and New Zea-
Tand.
Gnorimoschema ocellatella (Gelechiidae) im Swiss chard in stores from Italy.
Leucinodes orbonalis (Pyraustidae) in eggplant in air baggage from Nigeria and
Stores from Ghana.
- 934 -
Matsumuraeses phaseoli (Olethreutidae) in lima bean and string bean in stores
rom Japan.
Melolontha melolontha (Scarabaeidae) in airplane from an unknown origin and in
Soil with plant in air baggage from Germany.
Oxycarenus annulipes (Lygaeidae) in cottonseed in aircargo from India and Levant
cottonseed in aircargo from South Africa.
Pityogenes chalcographus (Scolytidae) in pine dunnage from Sweden, in spruce
dunnage from Europe (country(?)), in wooden crate of brass tubes in cargo from
Germany, in wooden crate and furniture in cargo from Sweden, and in wooden slab
in cargo hold from an unknown origin.
Sesamia nonagrioides (Noctuidae) on chestnut in air baggage from the Azores,
Italy, and Portugal and baggage from Spain; in common ginger root in air baggage
from the Azores; in corn ear in air baggage from Portugal; in guava in air bag-
gage from the Azores; in popcorn ear in air baggage from Italy; and in sorghum
cutting in air baggage from Portugal.
Sinoxylon conigerum (Bostrichidae) with cargo (baler twine, cotton piece goods,
and household effects) from India, Pakistan, and Tanzania(?); wood in dunnage
from an unknown origin; wooden box of curry powder from Singapore; wooden crates
from India; and wooden slat from Pakistan.
Sitona humeralis (Curculionidae) in clover Seed in mail from Tunisia.
Taeniothrips eucharii (Thripidae)(8 times) in fringed iris in mail and in autumn
Tycoris and Lycoris Sp. bulbs in cargo from Japan.
Tomicus piniperda (Scolytidae) in pine crate in cargo from Italy; pine dunnage
from Germany, Netherlands, and an unknown origin; and unidentified wood in dunnage
from Scotland(?).
Tortrix excesSsana (Tortricidae) in apple in cargo from New Zealand.
Trogoderma granarium (Dermestidae), the khapra beetle (486 times, not counting
dead Specimens found at large on ships or duplicate interceptions made at differ-
ent ports from the same Ship on one voyage), with almond, Arabian coffee grounds,
bagging (including used burlap and jute and wrappers on various products), cacao
bean, cargo, in cargo hold of ship, cashew nut, celery seed, chickpea, common
fennel seed, coriander, cotton piece goods, cumin seed, debris, dill seed, filbert,
garlic, grain residue, guar gum, gum arabic, gum damar, gum ghatti, gum hashabi,
gum karaya, gum talha, gum tragacanth, herbs, lime, oriental sesame seed, papaya
leaf, pea, peavine seed, pigeonpea, pistache nut, pumpkin seed, in quarters of
ship, rice, senna pod, stores, unidentified seed, and wheat residue. Hosts were
from Asia (country(?)), Belgium, Burma, Ceylon, Denmark, England, Formosa, France,
Germany, Greece(?), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Ivory Coast,
Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi
Arabia, Singapore, Spain(?), Sudan, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, ‘United Arab Republic,
and an unknown origin.
Snails
Snail interceptions of particular significance were:
Achatina fulica, the giant African snail (28 times), in airplane from Mauritius;
in air baggage (at large and as collection) from Guam and Hawaii; with aircargo
from Japan(?) and Okinawa, and cargo from Pakistan; and with clothing and uniden-
tified plants in air baggage from Hawaii.
Cochlicella barbara (53 times) with automobile, cactus plant, camomile cut flower,
cargo, ephedra seed, lantana seed, lettuce, marjoram twig, mint, pepper, soil
= 935 -
with cargo and various plants, sweetpea seed, and watercress. Countries of
origin were the Azores, Crete, England, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon,
Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
Cochlicella conoidea (8 times) with automobile, boxwood seed, cargo, and soil
from Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
Nineteen species of Helicella were intercepted a total of 243 times with auto-
mobile, baggage, cargo, mail, various plant material, soil, and stores from
Algeria, Azores, Crete, England, Europe (country(?)), France, Germany, Greece,
Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United
Arab Republic, and an unknown origin.
Monacha olivieri (5 times) with cable reel in aircargo and gas cylinders in cargo
from Turkey, herbs in cargo from Italy, soil sample in mail from Israel, and soil
with amaryllis bulb in air baggage from Germany.
Monacha syriaca (9 times) with cactus plant in air baggage from Israel; cargo
from ISrael, Lebanon, and Turkey; herbs in aircargo from Israel; pomegranate in
air baggage from Israel; quince in stores from Turkey; and unidentified leaf in
aircargo from Lebanon.
Theba pisana, the Mediterranean land snail (201 times), with automobile, in bag-
gage aS food, bean, broadbean, camomile, cargo, cork oak waste, cypress cone,
flowers, Japanese hop seed, rosemary, sand, soil, sweet marjoram, Sweetpea Seed,
unidentified plants and seed, and various vegetables in stores. Countries of
origin were Australia, Azores, Crete, England, Europe (country(?)), France,
Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal, Spain, Turkey, unknown, and Yugoslavia.
Diseases
Disease interceptions of special interest were:
Bubakia erythroxylonis on Huanuco cocaine tree leaf in air baggage and mail from
Bolivia, air baggage from Colombia, and air baggage and air quarters from Panama.
Cercospora kikuchii on Soybean in stores from Japan.
Cercospora subsessilis on West Indies mahagony in air baggage from Jamacia.
Cercospora lilliicola on red chilebell leaf in air stores from Chile.
Coleosporium merrilii on Calanthe sp. (orchid) in airmail from India.
Elsinoe australis, the sweet orange scab (381 times), 242 from Brazil, 73 from
Argentina, 55 from South America (country(?)), 5 from Uruguay, 4 from an unknown
origin, and 2 from Paraguay. Hosts were Citrus sp., cultivar orange, grapefruit,
lime, mandarin orange, and Sweet orange.
Guignardia citricarpa (Phyllostictina stage), the black spot of citrus (614 times),
293 from South Africa, 153 from Hong Kong, 61 from Japan, 43 from Australia, 20
from an unknown origin, 10 from Formosa, 7 from China, 4 each from Mozambique and
Viet-Nam, 3 each from Argentina, Brazil, and New Zealand, 2 each from Malaysia,
Philippines, and Thailand, and 1 each from Africa (country(?)), Indonesia, Korea,
and Okinawa. Hosts were Citrus sp., cultivar orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime,
mandarin orange, pummelo, Sour orange, and Sweet orange.
Gymnosporangium cornutum on European mountain-ash leaf in baggage from Norway.
Mycosphaerella patouillardi on boxwood leaf in air baggage from France and air
Stores from Italy.
- 936 -
aS toe jatrophicola on nettlespurge leaf in air baggage from the Dominican
epublic and Haiti.
Phyllostictina cruenta on stem of Eurasian solomonseal in air baggage from Japan.
Prospodium appendiculatum on leaf of Florida trumpetbush in baggage from Mexico.
Puccinia carduncelli on Carduncellus caeruleus and C. calvus leaves with seed in
Mail from Algeria and Morocco.
Puccinia clavata on clematis in mail from New Zealand.
Puccinia diplachnis on green sprangletop grass used as packing in baggage and
cargo from Mexico.
Puccinia fumosa on Loeselia mexicana leaf in baggage from Mexico.
Puccinia lantanae on lantana leaf in air baggage from Haiti.
Puccinia morrisoni on leaf of horseshoe geranium plant in aircargo from Australia.
Puccinia nakanishikii on lemon grass leaf in stores from Indonesia.
Scopella sapotae on Sapodilla leaf in baggage from the Bahamas.
Thecaphora solani on potato and Solanum stoloniferum tuber in baggage from Mexico.
Uredo scabies on Vanilla pompona leaf in air baggage from Honduras.
Uredo tillandsiae on Tillandsia sp. leaf in aircargo from Guatemala and Honduras.
Uromyces croci on root of crocus bulb in mail from the Netherlands.
Uromyces peglerae on Digitaria sp. plant in aircargo from South Africa.
Uromyces savulescui on Limonium sp. stem in automobile in cargo from Greece.
Uromyces Setariae-italicae on Pangola grass, a new host genus, in air quarters
from Venezuela.
Xanthomonas citri, citrus canker (499 times), 393 from Japan, 47 from Hong Kong,
14 from an unknown origin, 13 from India, 7 from Thailand, 6 from Formosa, 5
from Singapore, 4 from the Philippines, 3 from Okinawa, 2 each from Afghanistan,
Asia (country(?)), and China, and 1 from the Mariana Islands. Hosts were Citrus
paradisii X C. sinensis, Citrus sp., cultivar orange, daidai, grapefruit, Temon,
Time, mandarin orange, pummelo, Satsuma orange, Sour orange, Sweet orange, and
tangelo.
Xanthomonas sp. (Cancrosis B)(22 times), 21 from Argentina and 1 from Brazil, on
Temon and Sweet orange.
Nematodes
The nematode interceptions of special interest were:
Aphelenchoides fragariae in astilbe root in cargo from the Netherlands and tree
peony buds in cargo and mail from Japan.
Ditylenchus dipsaci in garlic in cargo from Mexico and unidentified bulb in mail
from England.
Helicotylenchus platyurus in root of ginger plant in baggage from Hawaii. This
is our first interception of this nematode.
= O87 =
Hemicriconemoides Squamosus in Soil sample in baggage from Honduras and in soil
with bamboo plant in air baggage from the Philippines.
Heterodera avenae, the oat nematode (56 times), in Soil and soil with automobile,
potato, propagative material, and tractor from Czechoslovakia, England, Europe
(country(?)), Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, and Scotland.
Heterodera fici in soil with dasheen in cargo from the Azores.
Heterodera galeopsidis (first interception) in soil with automobile from Europe
Ceountry(?)), and in Soil with tractor from England.
Heterodera goettingiana in Soil with a container in baggage from Mexico.
Heterodera humuli in soil with tractor from England.
Heterodera oryzae (first interception) in soil with amaryllis bulb in cargo from
apan.
Heterodera rostochiensis, the golden nematode (84 times), in soil sample; soil
With automobile, equipment, shoes, tractor, and truck; and soil with horseradish,
potato, propagative material (cactus, carnation, chrysanthemum, globeflower,
heather, ivy, onion, orchid, primrose, unidentified plants, and violet), stores
(beet, carrot, celeriac, celery, leek, parsley, rutabaga, and turnip), and sham-
rock. Countries of origin were Argentina, Azores, Belgium, Denmark, England,
Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway,
Poland, Scotland, Sweden, an unknown origin, and Yugoslavia (first time from that
country).
Rootknot nematodes, Meloidogyne arenaria (first time from Jamaica), M. hapla
(first time from Austria), M. incognita acrita (first time from Cape Verde Is-
lands(?)), M. incognita incognita, and M. javanica javanica (first time from
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Pratylenchus coffeae in yam in air baggage from Jamaica.
Pratylenchus neglectus (first interception) in Wargrave Pink geranium root in
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Pratylenchus penetrans in root of epimedium plant in cargo from the Netherlands
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Radopholus similis in roots of anthurium and bird-of-paradise-flower plants in
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VOL. 17, Nov 42 October 20,
Cooperative
ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1967
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
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including the mailing list, should be sent to:
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Volume 17 October 20, 1967 Number 42
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
GREENBUG moderate to heavy on winter wheat in area of Kansas. (p. 941). FALL
ARMYWORM heavy on some wheat in Oklahoma; damaging pasture grasses in Alabama.
(p. 942).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE heavy on soybeans in Virginia. (p. 943).
FALL WEBWORM in Oklahoma and HICKORY SHUCKWORM in Alabama heavy on pecans.
APHIDS may reduce 1968 pecan crop in southern Alabama. (p. 944).
SCREW-WORM infestations increased in Texas. (p. 946).
Prediction
PALE WESTERN CUTWORM moth flights heavy in western Nebraska; heavy larval in-
festations predicted in small grain for panhandle and southwestern areas.
(p. 942).
Detection
New State records include ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL in Illinois (p. 949), a JUNE BEETLE
in Nevada (p. 945), and a SPIDER MITE in Hawaii (p. 949).
For new county records see page 949.
Special Reports
Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
A MOSQUITO (Culex tritaeniorhynchus Giles). (p. 951).
Ceral Leaf Beetle Quarantine Map. Centerfold.
Reports in this issue are for week ending October 6 unless otherwise indicated.
= 939—
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CONTENTS
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WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK
MID-OCTOBER TO MID-NOVEMBER
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for mid-October to mid-November is for tem-
peratures to average below seasonal normals in the eastern quarter of the Nation
and also in the gulf coast region. Above normal temperatures are indicated for
the western half of the Nation except for near normal over the southern Plains.
Elsewhere near normal temperatures are in prospect. Precipitation is expected
to be subnormal over the northern and central Plains and west of the Divide
except for near normal totals in the Far Northwest. Above normal amounts are
indicated for the Northeast while near normal precipitation is anticipated in
unspecified areas.
Weather forecast given here is based on the official 30-day "Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
For Weather of the Week see page 950.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ASTER LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 30-80 per 10 sweeps
in volunteer small grain in Major and Woodward Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - CALIFORNIA - Very heavy on 50-acre milo planting
in Hanford, Kings County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).. NEW MEXICO - Ear infestations
ranged 50-80 percent in field and sweet corn at Moriarty, Torrance County;
Corrales, Sandoval County; and Albuquerque, Bernalillo County. (Heninger).
KANSAS - Damage survey of field corn underway in northeast area; damage generally
very light in north-central, northeast, and east-central districts. (Simpson).
ARKANSAS - Averaged 1 per row foot of sorghum in Carroll County. (Roberts).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - KANSAS - Moderate to heavy on winter wheat in
Finney County; damage Severe in some fields, heaviest along field margins. (DePew).
None in wheat in Clay, Shawnee, Jefferson, Atchison, Doniphan, and Brown Counties.
(Simpson). ARKANSAS - Survey negative in northwest area. (Boyer). TEXAS - Found
on western wheatgrass from May through September in panhandle area. (Daniels).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - VIRGINIA - Averaged 1 adult per sweep in
Montgomery County alfalfa. (Isakson).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - NEW MEXICO - Counts per 25 sweeps
ranged 10-25+ at Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and 25-75 at Moriarty, Torrance
County; light at Corrales, Sandoval County; very light, half teaspoon per 25
Sweeps, in central Dona Ana County. (Heninger, Elson). NEBRASKA - Averaged 25
per 100 sweeps in Lincoln County field; ranged 10-167 per 100 Sweeps in 12 Dawson
County fields and 7-120 per 100 sweeps on 4 Howard County fields; oviparous forms
appearing. (Manglitz). KANSAS - Light, 1-5 per 10 sweeps, in few alfalfa fields
in Clay, Washington, Riley, Jefferson, and Shawnee Counties. (Simpson). ARKANSAS -
Increased Slightly in northwest area, ranged 600-800 per 100 sweeps. (Boyer) .
TOBACCO BUDWORM (Heliothis virescens) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on geranium nursery
stock in Santa RoSa, Sonoma County, and Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County. (Cal. Coop.
Rpt.).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Fall abundance survey
completed in Aurora, Brule, CharleS Mix, and Douglas Counties; numbers low.
Borers per 100 stalks by county: Aurora 0-32 (average 10), Brule 0, Charles Mix
0-80 (average 47), Douglas 2-56 (average 34.5). Some increase noted in Douglas
County compared with past years. (Jones). KANSAS - Light in Clay, Ottawa, Cloud,
Washington, and Shawnee Counties; light to moderate in Jefferson, Atchison, and
Doniphan Counties. (Simpson).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ALABAMA - Fall survey to
determine eastward movement completed in Mobile, Baldwin, Monroe, Butler, Lowndes,
Autauga, Chilton, and Coosa Counties. Light near Milton, Autauga County, and
near Stanton, Chilton County. Autauga and Chilton are new county records.
(Henderson et al.).
WESTERN BEAN CUTWORM (Loxagrotis albicosta) - NEBRASKA - Damaging corn in 30 Hall
County fields; ear infestations ranged 4.2-100 percent (average 51); grain loss
averaged 3 percent. (Hill et al.).
A WHITEFLY (Aleurocybotus occiduus) - ARIZONA - Heavy in sorghum at Yuma, Yuma
County; flights heavy in city. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). CALIFORNIA - Moderate on 40
acres of sorghum in El Centro, Imperial County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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SMALL GRAINS
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ALABAMA - Controls required in several
early planted fall grain fields in Bibb County. (Ventress et al.). OKLAHOMA -
Moderate on Bryan County wheat; heavy in Grant, Comanche, and Greer County wheat;
averaged 10 per 100 row feet in Garvin County wheat and 1-3 per foot in Noble
County rye. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PALE WESTERN CUTWORM (Agrotis orthogonia) - NEBRASKA - Adult flights heavy in
western area. Heavy larval infestations predicted for panhandle and southwestern
areas in 1968. (Pruess, Hagen).
A CRAMBID MOTH (Chilo loftini) - ARIZONA - Heavy on 100 acres of millet in Luke
Air Force Base area of Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BROWN WHEAT MITE (Petrobia latens) - OKLAHOMA - Light in Greer County wheat.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WHEAT CURL MITE (Aceria tulipae) - KANSAS - Heavy on volunteer wheat in Finney
County, none on planted wheat. (DePew).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ALABAMA - Larvae moderate, damaging 60
acres of newly planted pasture and lespedeza in Cleburne County; controls applied.
Damaged some Perry County pasture grasses. (Ventress et al.). OKLAHOMA - Aver-
aged 3 per square foot on lawn grass in McAlester, Pittsburg County. (Okla. Coop.
Sure)
GREEN JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis nitida) - VIRGINIA - Larvae severely damaged lawn
grass at Fluvanna County location. (Isakson, Watts).
RHODES-GRASS SCALE (Antonina graminis) - ARIZONA - Infesting Bermuda grass lawns
at Scottsdale, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - NEW MEXICO - Counts per 25 sweeps in alfalfa by
county: Sandoval, 4-20 at Corrales; Torrance, 10-35 at Moriarty; Bernalillo,
5 to 1 tablespoon at Albuquerque. (Heninger). Few to half teaspoon per 25 sweeps
in central Dona Ana County (Elson); light to moderate in alfalfa at Roswell,
Chaves County, (Mathews). NEBRASKA - Averaged 14 per 100 sweeps in Lincoln
County alfalfa field; ranged 1-1,500 per 100 sweeps in 12 Dawson County fields
and 2-13 per 100 sweeps in 4 Howard County fields. (Manglitz). KANSAS - Ranged
0-10 per 10 sweeps in Clay and Washington Counties, 175-250 per 10 sweeps in
Atchison and Doniphan Counties. (Simpson). ARKANSAS - Very light in northwest
area alfalfa. (Boyer). VIRGINIA - Ranged 10-35 (average 20) per sweep in alfalfa
in Roanoke, Floyd, Pulaski, and Montgomery Counties. (Isakson). MARYLAND -
Averaged 100+ per sweep on alfalfa near Muirkirk, Prince Georges County. (U. Md.,
Ent. Dept.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Adults dominant in alfalfa; counts per 100
sweeps averaged 80 in Yuma County, 45 in Pinal and Maricopa Counties. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Counts per 25 sweeps in alfalfa by county: Dona Ana,
0-17 in central area, up to 42 in one field (Elson); Torrance, 3-5 at Moriarty;
Bernalillo, 5-35 at Albuquerque; Sandoval, 4-8 at Corrales (Heninger). OKLA-
HOMA - L. lineolaris up to 20 per 10 sweeps in Nowata County alfalfa. (Okla.
Coop.) Sul DE
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PLANT BUGS - NEW MEXICO - Adelphocoris sp. per 25 sweeps in alfalfa by county:
Torrance, 3-12 at Moriarty; Sandoval, 10-15 at Corrales; Bernalillo, 5-12 at
Albuquerque. (Heninger). OKLAHOMA - A. rapidus averaged 5 per 10 sweeps in Nowata
County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ~
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Average per 100
Sweeps by county: Pinal 800, Maricopa 325, and Yuma 830. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
NEW MEXICO - Counts per 25 sweeps in alfalfa by county: Sandoval, 3-12 at
Corrales; Bernalillo, 1-2 at Albuquerque. (Heninger). Ranged 0-16 per 25 sweeps
in Dona Ana County, averaged 50 per 50 sweeps in field near Tularosa, Otero
County. (Elson). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 60 per 10 sweeps in Ottawa County alfalfa
field. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Active in northwest area alfalfa; ranged
12-15 per 100 sweeps. (Boyer).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - NEW MEXICO - Counts per 25 sweeps in
alfalfa by county: Chaves, 0-3 near Hagerman (Mathews); Torrance, 1-4 at Moriarty;
Sandoval, 4-9 at Corrales; Bernalillo, 2-6 at Albuquerque (Heninger); Dona Ana,
0-65 (3-9 in most fields) from La Mesa to Ft. Seldon, heaviest in Southern and
central areas of county (Elson).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 1-3 per square foot
in Noble County alfalfa; moderate in Bryan County alfalfa, heavy in Comanche
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Averaged 260 per 100 sweeps in
alfalfa at Yuma, Yuma County, and 120 per 100 sweeps in Maricopa County. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.).
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM (Prodenia ornithogalli) - ARIZONA - Increasing in most
alfalfa; averaged 25 per 100 Sweeps at Yuma, Yuma County, and 55 per 100 sweeps
in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - NEW MEXICO - Counts
per 100 sweeps ranged 0-3 in central Dona Ana County alfalfa and 0-7 in Torrance,
Sandoval, and Bernalillo Counties. (Elson, Heninger).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - VIRGINIA - Larvae ranged 2-14 (average 8) per
10 sweeps in Roanoke, Floyd, Pulaski, and Montgomery Counties. (Isakson). MARY-
LAND - Adults ranged 1-3 per sweep on alfalfa near Muirkirk, Prince Georges
County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.). NEBRASKA - None taken on alfalfa in Lincoln and
Dawson Counties. (Manglitz).
SOYBEANS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - VIRGINIA - Heavy, averaged 95 per 10
row feet, in Brunswick, GreenSville, Southampton, Sussex, and Lunenburg Counties;
much damage. (Isakson). MISSISSIPPI - Adults and larvae ranged 1-2 per row foot
on some young plants in Oktibbeha County field; pod damage moderate. (Dinkins).
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - VIRGINIA - Adults light, 4-8 per 10 row
feet, in Sussex County. (iIsakson).
PEANUTS
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER (Elasmopalpus lignosellus) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate on Bryan
County peanuts. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
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COTTON
BOLLWORMS (Heliothis spp.) - ARIZONA - H. zea damaging top bolls in Pinal County.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - H. zea and H. virescens light in few late fields
in Yazoo County. Controls reduced infestations from previous week. (Dinkins).
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - MISSISSIPPI - Diapause well underway in delta
area. (Dinkins).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
POTATO TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) - CALIFORNIA - Infesting tomato plant-
ings in Monterey and San Benito CountieS; prevalent in these areas in 1967. (Cal.
Coop. Rpt.).
FALSE CELERY LEAF TIER (Udea profundalis) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate, damaging bell
peppers in Visalia, Tulare County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A LEAF ROLLER MOTH (Platynota stultana) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on chili peppers in
Shafter, Kern County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - MARYLAND - Hundreds of adults in
flight on Wicomico County farm. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on bell peppers in Visalia,
Tulare County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - CALIFORNIA - T. urticae heavy on eggplant in
Anaheim, Orange County. T. marianae heavy on eggplant in La Habra, Orange County,
for new host record. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
BEANS AND PEAS
A LEAF MINER FLY (Liriomyza pictella) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on string beans in
Buena Park, Orange County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Larvae and eggs heavy on 40 acres of
red cabbage in Phoenix, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on Mayes County pecans.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA - Late instars light to heavy in pecan shucks
throughout State. (Estes et al.).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on pecan and other trees in
central and eaStern areas. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
APHIDS (Monellia spp.) - ALABAMA - Continue heavy on all pecan trees in Mobile,
Baldwin, and other southern counties; 50 per leaflet common in Mobile County.
Aphids and other problems caused severe defoliation and reduced nut quality in
southern and western areas. May reduce 1968 nut crop. (Deakle et al.).
TWIG GIRDLER (Oncideres cingulata) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate to heavy on Cleveland
County pecans. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
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WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis completa) - UTAH - Moderate in black walnuts at Clear-
field, Davis County. (Knowlton).
PEACH TREE BORER (Sanninoidea exitiosa) - NEW MEXICO - Infestations ranged 75-90
percent near Corrales, Torrance County; some peach trees killed. (Heninger ).
FILBERTWORM (Melissopus latiferreanus) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy in Elephant
Heart plum fruit at Merced, Merced County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PEACH TWIG BORER (Anarsia lineatella) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on Satsuma plum
trees at Los Olivos, Santa Barbara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
YELLOW-NECKED CATERPILLAR (Datana ministra) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate on
cherry at San Leandro, Alameda County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PACIFIC SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus pacificus) - CALIFORNIA - Probably this species
heavy in 8 acres of apple trees at Paradise, Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS
GLOVER SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii) - FLORIDA - Adults damaged leaves and bark
on 400 of 10,000 Sweet orange plants at nursery in Plant City, Hillsborough County.
(Vaughan, Oct. 2). Infestation building up; nursery under observation. (Fla.
Coop. Sur.).
A COREID BUG (Leptoglossus zonatus) - ARIZONA - General on fruit in Tempe and Mesa
areas, Maricopa County. riz. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS FLAT MITE (Brevipalpus lewisi) - ARIZONA - Treatments applied to prevent
scarring of fruit at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
OTHER TROP. & SUBTROP. FRUITS
AN APHID (Pentalonia nigronervosa) - CALIFORNIA - This vector of banana mosaic
collected from banana trees at Fullerton, Orange County, for new county record.
Only other record in State is from Riverside County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). :
SMALL FRUITS
GRAPE LEAF FOLDER (Desmia funeralis) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on grapes at Biggs,
Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ORNAMENTALS
A JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis texana) - NEVADA - Live female collected on crown of rose-
bush in home garden at Las Vegas, Clark County. Det. by R. C. Bechtel. This is
new State record. (Bechtel, Zoller).
TEA SCALE (Fiorinia theae) - FLORIDA - Damaged leaves on 225 of 300 camellias at
Fruitland Park, Orange County, (Bentley, Oct. 4); severe on holly at Gainesville,
Alachua County, (Ayers). SOUTH CAROLINA - Many complaints of infestations on
camellias. (Nettles et al., Oct. 10).
CITRUS MEALYBUG (Planococecus citri) ‘- CALIFORNIA - Heavy on fuchsia nursery stock
at Gridley, Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A SAWFLY (Schizocerella pilicornis) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy; almost destroyed 10
acres of purSlane at Seeley, Imperial County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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SPIDER MITES - FLORIDA - Tenuipalpus pacificus adults moderately damaged leaves
on 50 of 100 orchids at nursery in Valrico, Hillsborough County. (Simmons, Oct.
6). CALIFORNIA - Tetranychus urticae heavy on iris plants at Anaheim, Orange
County-s. (Gals |CooppEhptepE:
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - VIRGINIA - Heavy on American elm at Provi-
dence Forge, Charles City County. (Isakson, Gilley). NEW MEXICO - Found on
Siberian elm at Moriarty, Torrance County, for new county record. (Heninger).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - NEW MEXICO - Heavy, killing many trees through-
out Alamogordo, Otero County; very heavy at Roswell, Chaves County. (Elson,
Mathews).
MIMOSA WEBWORM (Homadaula albizziae) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 100 per 300 leaves on
mimosa at McAlester, Pittsburg County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PINE WEBWORM (Tetralopha robustella) - MARYLAND - Larvae damaging pine seedlings
at Easton, Talbot County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
DOUGLAS-FIR TUSSOCK MOTH (Hemerocampa pseudotsugata) - NEW MEXICO - Survey at
Ruidoso, Lincoln County, indicated very few eggs laid. Spray program apparently
reduced population. Few adults not yet emerged. (Elson).
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - Larvae of Aedes vexans, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Culex pipiens
quinquefasciatus, C. reStuans, and C. Salinarius collected October 5-12 in Jeffer-
Son Parish. AdultS decreaSing in light traps; A. vexans and C. salinarius dominant.
(Stokes) . = oa
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Additional 13 cases reported for October
1-7 in Texas - Bexar 1, Edwards 1, Kendall 1, Kerr 1, Kinney 2, Mason 1, Presidio
2, Medina 1, Uvalde 2, Val Verde 1. Total of 133 cases reported in U.S. October
7-14 as follows: TEXAS - Atascosa 4, Bandera 3, Bastrop 1, Bexar 6, Blanco 3,
Brewster 3, Burleson 2, Caldwell 5, Comal 2, De Witt 1, Dimmit 1, Edwards 5, Frio
4, Gillespie 2, Hays 5, Jim Hogg 1, Karnes 1, Kendall 5, Kerr 2, Kimble 2, Kinney
19, Llano 1, Mason 1, Maverick 9, McMullen 1, Medina 7, Menard 1, Presidio 3,
Starr 1, Stonewall 1, Terrell 2, Tom Green 1, Uvalde 8, Val Verde 7, Webb 3,
Wilson 1, Zavala 9. Total of 206 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in
Republic of Mexico as follows: Baja California 7, Territorio sur de Baja Cali-
fornia 26, Sonora 24, Chihuahua 100, Coahuila 20, Nuevo Leon 7, Tamaulipas 22.
Total of 67 cases reported in Mexico south of the Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is
area where eradication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-
Sustaining population in U.S. Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas
50,998,000, California 264,000, Mexico 75,844,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
HORSE BOT FLY (Gasterophilus intestinalis) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 12 per head on
Muskogee County horses. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - NEBRASKA - Ranged 0-5 (averaged 1.7) per face on
17 cows near Lincoln, Lancaster County. (Perdue). SOUTH DAKOTA - Light, up to 5
per face, on cattle on Black Hills Forest grazing land west of Hill City, Penning-
ton County. (Jones).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 500 per head on 20 head
of untreated Oktibbeha County cattle. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 200-300 per
head on Craig County cattle; less than 100 per yearling and 50-75 per mature cow
in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
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cleaned to meet State seed sales requirements are exempt from
certification.
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STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 2 per head on untreated
Payne County cattle. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BED BUG (Cimex lectularius) - ALABAMA - Heavy in several poultry houses and
hatcheries in State. Reports apparently increased in State during year. (Led-
better).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Larvae ranged 50-75 per drag,
nymphs and adults I-2 per drag in Muskogee County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER (Latrodectus mactans) - NEVADA - Heaviest in many years in
northwestern countieS. Large numbers Continue to enter various buildings and
grammar school at Carson City, Ormsby County; numerous in classrooms. (Nev. Coop.
Rpt.). UTAH - Entered laundry room in university dormatory at Logan, Cache
County. (Knowlton).
STORED PRODUCTS
RICE WEEVIL (Sitophilus oryzae) - ALABAMA - Adults very heavy on corn ears in
Mobile, Baldwin, Monroe, Butler, Lowndes, and other central counties; ranged 25-30
in some ears of softer varieties in Baldwin and Monroe Counties. (Estes et al.).
SQUARE-NECKED GRAIN BEETLE (Cathartus quadricollis) - ALABAMA - Adults light to
moderate in corn ears in Mobile, Baldwin, Monroe, Butler, Lowndes, and other
central counties; up to 5 adults in some ears of softer varieties in Baldwin and
Monroe Counties. (Estes et al.).
PINK SCAVENGER CATERPILLAR (Sathrobrota rileyi) - ALABAMA - Larvae in nearly all
damaged ears examined in Mobile, Baldwin, Monroe, Butler, Lowndes, Autauga,
Chilton, and Coosa Counties. (Henderson et al.).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
DAMSEL BUGS (Nabis spp.) - ARKANSAS - Continue active on northwest area alfalfa.
(Boyer).
ASSASSIN BUGS (Sinea spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 40 per 100 sweeps on Maricopa and
Pinal County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BIG-EYED BUGS (Geocoris spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 45 per 100 sweeps on Maricopa
and Pinal County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
LADY BEETLES - NEW MEXICO - Ranged 1-30 per 25 sweeps in alfalfa in Bernalillo,
Dona Ana, Sandoval, and Torrance Counties. (Elson, Heninger).
FEDERAL & STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
CITRUS BLACKFLY (Aleurocanthus woglumi) - MEXICO - Biological Control Zone -
Inspected 19,291 trees on 98 properties in 3 municipios of Southern Tamaulipas.
Found light infestations on 2,540 trees on 34 properties. Chemical Control Zone -
Inspected 35,951 trees on 267 properties in States of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon.
Found one infested tree 1 mile south of Linares, Nuevo Leon. Additional 18 in-
fested trees found on 3 infested properties 1 mile northeast of Linares making
total of 88 infested trees on these 3 properties. Inspection of 262 trees on 16
properties in Baja California negative. At Linares, 1,681 trees on 2 properties
received third insecticide application; first spray applied to 5,619 trees on 4
properties. Second and third treatments made on 2 infested properties and
environs at Hermosillo, Sonora. Area treated comprised 27 properties with 197
citrus trees. (PPC Mex. Reg., Aug. Rpt.).
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COMSTOCK MEALYBUG (PSeudococcus comstocki) - CALIFORNIA - Initial biological
control attempt at Porterville, Tulare County, progressing satisfactorily. Re-
leased first 40,000 Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (a lady beetle) September 13; adults
and larvae feeding heavily on mealybugs October 6. Parasite releases September
27-28 included 2,710 Allotropa burrelli (a platygasterid wasp) and 485 Clausenia
urpurea (an encyrtid wasp). AlSo plan release of Pseudaphycus sp. (an encyrtid
wasp) in this infestation. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
GRASSHOPPERS - KANSAS - Melanoplus sanguinipes moderate to heavy, 10-20 per square
yard, along roadsides and margins of wheat fields in Clay, Washington, Marshall,
and Atchison Counties. (Simpson).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - MARYLAND - Several adults feeding on favored
hosts in Caroline and Dorchester Counties October 1-7. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
KANSAS - Summer trapping program ended in September; results negative for year.
(Simpson).
MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha ludens) - MEXICO - Total of 2,181 inspections made
of 560 traps on 555 properties at EnSenada, Tecate, and Tijuana, Baja California.
Captured 3 unmarked flies, 1 male and 1 female at Ensenada and 1 male at Tecate
during August; determinations pending. Examination of 2 pounds of fallen host
fruit at Ensenada negative. Inspection of 17 pounds of fallen sapota fruit at
Tijuana revealed larvae in fruit from 3 properties; determination pending.
Captured 14,350 marked A. ludens during August: Tijuana 12,993; Tecate 1,355;
Ensenada 2. Captured 14 native flies for season: Tecate 1, Tijuana 13. Released
3,555,000 sterile A. ludens pupae in Tijuana and Tecate. (PPC Mex. Reg.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - CALIFORNIA - Second male taken in San
Joaquin Valley from Sex lure trap at Oildale, Kern County; about 10 miles from
Edison find. Intensive visual inspection and trapping underway. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
NEVADA - Trapped 2 gravid females and 25 males. October 4-9 in Pahrump Valley,
Nye County: Collected 20 males by sex lure, 3 by argon light adjacent to a sex
lure trap, and 2 males and 2 females by argon light with sex lure "wick" under
light source. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - General in top cotton crop in Pinal
County; larvae in lint cleaners in Pinal and Yuma Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
NEW MEXICO - Continues increasing with warm weather. Larvae infested 4-36 per-
cent of green bolls in Roswell area and 16-52 percent in Hagerman area, Chaves
County; in up to 72 percent of bolls in Artesia area, Eddy County. (Mathews).
Increasing rapidly, infesting 20-88 percent of green bolls in area from Brazito
to Leasburg in Dona Ana County. (Campbell, Elson).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
New State of Hawaii Record - A SPIDER MITE (Oligonychus stickneyi) moderately
damaging Bermuda grass at Hickam Air Force Base, Oahu. Det. by F. Haramoto.
(Mitchell, Funasaki).
Turf, Pasture - Larvae of a PYRAUSTID MOTH (Psara licarsisalis) light to heavy,
up to 75 per Square foot, on Kikuyu grass at Kualoa Ranch in Kaaawa, Oahu; damage
severe in spots and spreading; 80 percent of eggs on buffalo grass parasitized by
a minute egg paraSite (Trichogramma sp.) in Ewa. (Davis et al.).
Corn and General Vegetables - BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) moderate to heavy
in young corn field in Waianae, Oahu; damage Tight to green onions in Waimanalo.
(Yamamoto, Sato). All stages of SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG (Nezara viridula) heavy
on corn and soybeans on 650 acres at 4,600 feet elevation on Waikii, Hawaii.
This is highest elevation of activity recorded on this island to October 13, 1967.
(Yoshioka). LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza spp.) moderate to heavy on tomatoes and
beans in Waianae, and light on green onions in Waimanalo, Oahu. (Yamamoto, Sato).
CARMINE SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus telarius) moderate to heavy on Snap beans in
Waimanalo. (Sato). AIl Stages of a PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma) very
light on snap beans in Hauula, Oahu; 3-5 adults per vine. (Sato).
Fruits - RED-BANDED THRIPS (Selenothrips rubrocinctus) adults and nymphs severely
Scarring guava fruits at Malama-Ki in Puna, Hawaii Island. (Yoshioka).
Beneficial Insects - LANTANA LEAF BEETLE (Octotoma scabripennis) adults and
Tarvae numerous on lantana throughout South Kona. (Yoshioka).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL (Cyrtepistomus castaneus) - ILLINOIS - Collected at lights by
Cc. S. Cutright July 24, 1967, at Effingham, Effingham County. Swept from'‘alfalfa
by C. E. White September 7 at Neoga, Cumberland County. Collected about buildings
by C. Cowsert September 11 at Oconee, Shelby County. (Petty).
A JUNE BEETLE (Cotinis texana) - NEVADA - Live female taken on rosebush in home
garden at Las Vegas, Clark County. Det. by R. C. Bechtel. (p. 945).
A SPIDER MITE (Oligonychus stickneyi) - HAWAII - Damaging Bermuda grass at Hickam
Air Force Base, Oahu. Det. by F. Haramoto. (p. 949).
New County Records
ASIATIC OAK WEEVIL (Cyrtepistomus casStaneus) - ILLINOIS - Cumberland and Shelby
Counties. (See above).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ALABAMA - Autauga and Chilton
Counties. (p. 941).
AN APHID (Pentalonia nigronervosa) - CALIFORNIA - Orange County. (p. 945).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola.) - NEW MEXICO - Torrance County. (p. 946).
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A MOSQUITO (Culex tritaeniorhynchus Giles)
Economic Importance: This Species is considered to be the most important vector
of Japanese B encephalitis in the Oriental region. As many as 6,000 cases with
nearly 4,000 deaths occurred in the summer of 1924 in Tokyo. Death rates in
epidemics have ranged from 40 to 70 percent among the Japanese. The disease, a
virus which attacks the central nervous system, is Somewhat similar to western
(WE) and eastern (EE) encephalitis in the United States. A related species of
mosquito, Culex tarsalis Coq., is a principal vector of WE in the U. S. Outbreaks
of Japanese B encephalitis are sporadic in humans. Culex tritaeniorhynchus pre-
fers to feed on cattle and pigs. OccaSionally, the Species feeds on birds.
Distribution: Bonin Islands, Burma, Central African Republic, Ceylon, China
(Manchuria), Dahomey, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Guam, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq,
Israel, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Lebanon, Malagasy Republic, Malaysia, Maldive
Islands, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Ryukyu Islands (including
Okinawa), Saudia Arabia, Senegal, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Turkey,
Viet-Nam, U.S.S.R. (Armenia, Azerbaidzhan, Georgia, and Turkmen).
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Life History and Habits: The biology in Japan is as follows: Overwintering
females appear in late March or early April. Under laboratory conditions, a
female deposits up to 4 egg masses, each of which contains about 50-200 eggs.
Hatching occurs in 2 days and pupation in 10 days. Adults appear in 2 days.
Although most females enter hibernation in September, males continue to swarm
until the beginning of November. Mating was observed in the swarms. Larvae have
been collected under various situations in other parts of the Orient. They fre-
quent hyacinth ponds, streams, swamps, temporary and semipermanent ground water
habitats. Reports of their being in tidal marshes of low salinity and occasion-
ally in tins or drums sunk in the ground have been made.
Description: ADULT - Female - Length 5 mm. or less. Generally may be identi-
fied by itS small size, brown scaling on the scutum and accessory pale scaling
on the lower surface of the proboscis. The species is difficult to distinguish
from others in the vishnui subgroup but the long filamentous teeth of the bucco-
pharyngeal armature are diagnostic. Male - Palpus longer than proboscis; two
bands on long segment and 1 each at bases of last two segments. Fore and mid
leg with unequal tarsal claws; the larger with a branch at about the middle but
smaller with one close to its base. LARVA - Fourth stage - Length about 5 mm.
not including siphon. Characterized by arrangement of bristles on thorax (hairs
1, 2, 3, 5, 6-P single pectinate, 4, 8-P bifid, pectinate, 7-P trifid, pectinate
14-P single, simple), shape of comb scales (which are fan shaped), and by ana-
tomical characters of the siphon. The long narrow siphon usually with 5 pairs
of 3 or 4 forked subventral bristles and one pair of 2 or 3 forked lateral
bristles.
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Selected References: 1. Bram, R. A. 1967. Amer. Ent. Inst. Contrib. 2(1):1-
F . Colless, D. H. 1957. Ann. Trop. Med. and Parasitol. 51(1):102-116. 3.
Colless, D. H. 1959. Ann. Trop. Med. and Parasitol. 53(3):259-267. 4. La Casse,
W. J. and Yamaguti, S. 1950. Mosquito Fauna of Japan and Korea. Part I:230-236.
5. Wada, Y. and Coauthors. 1967. Trop. Med. (Nagasaki) 9(1):45-47. Figure of
adult after La Casse and Yamaguti. Other figures after Bram.
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ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
Survey and Detection Operations
Plant Pest Control Division
Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 October 27, 1967 Number 43
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
GREENBUG heavy in wheat in 9 counties in eastern half of Nebraska; damage severe
to wheat in Scott County, Kansas. (p. 955).
TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG Seriously damaging Coastal Bermuda grass in Barbour County,
Alabama; caused serious loss to Same host in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
(p. 956).
FALL ARMYWORM of concern on small grains and grasses in Oklahoma and Alabama.
(p. 956).
WOOLLY APPLE APHID heavy on apple in northern Alabama and in Delta and Mesa
Counties, Colorado. (p. 958).
CITRUS RUST MITE heaviest and BLACK SCALE lightest on record for October in 16
years on Florida citrus. (p. 959).
Several FOREST PESTS of concern on pines on National Forests in California.
(p. 960).
Detection
New State records include WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM in North Dakota and NORTHERN CORN
ROOTWORM in New Hampshire. (p. 956).
For new county records see page 963.
Special Report
Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States.
SOUTH AFRICAN CITRUS THRIPS (Scirtothrips aurantii Faure). (p. 965).
Reports in this issue are for week ending October 20 unless otherwise indicated.
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WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 23
HIGHLIGHTS: Indian summer prevailed over most of the Nation. Rain fell only in
the Far Northwest and over the eastern half of the Country.
PRECIPITATION: Light rain fell early and late in the week in the Far Northwest.
Totals ranged from 1 to 2 inches along the coast, with 0.5-1 inch in the interior
valleys and light sprinkles farther inland to the Continental Divide. An
extensive area from California to the Great Plains received no rain. A slow-
moving cold front produced heavy rains over most of the eastern half of the Nation
early in the week. Totals exceeded an inch from the middle and lower Mississippi
River Valley to the Appalachians, and 3 inches in a few areas. One spot in
Arkansas received almost 8 inches. Most of the Florida Peninsula received only
light sprinkles.
TEMPERATURE: Most Americans experienced typical Indian summer weather with clear
skies, warm, hazy days, and cool nights. Idaho averaged somewhat cooler than
last week but still slightly above normal. Above-normal temperatures were the
rule west of the Continental Divide, on the western edge of the northern Great
Plains, and in New York and New England. Above-normal temperatures also prevailed
over the rest of the Nation until a cold front advanced southward bringing
subfreezing temperatures as far south as the northern edges of the Gulf States
(Jackson, Mississippi, registered 32° Thursday morning). A few spots in the
Piedmont averaged 5 to 7 below normal. (Summary supplied by Environmental
Data Service, ESSA).
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate, damaged seed
heads on 40-acre Sorghum planting in Willows, Glenn County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - ALABAMA - Late larvae light to moderate, damage
light on snap beans in 50-acre planting in Southern Baldwin County; some yields
reduced in few pea fields. (Turner et al.). UTAH - Lighter than usual in Cache
County in 1967; heaviest at midpicking time. (Thornley, Knowlton).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - NEW MEXICO - Ranged 10-50 per plant in
barley near Hatch, Dona Ana County. (Elson).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - SOUTH DAKOTA - On much newly planted wheat in
southern area. Decreasing in most areas, but high with yellowing in some fields.
Damage Spotty; heaviest in fields planted early in September. (Jones). Most
numerous (96 in 40 feet of drill row) of 5 aphid species on 2 to 3-inch winter
wheat in Clay County. (Kieckhefer, Oct. 13). NEBRASKA - Heavy in wheat in Boone,
Custer, Dawson, Franklin, Furnas, Knox, Lincoln, Madison, and Phelps Counties;
ranged 40-800 per linear row foot in untreated wheat in Custer County, several
fields lost or partly destroyed. (Keith). KANSAS - Surveys in western two-thirds
of State indicate infestations economic in few isolated, early planted wheat
fields. Over 100 per plant in 4 Phillips County fields. Ranged 200-400 per row
foot in 2 Scott County fields; damage severe. Noneconomic, 50-75 per row foot in
Finney, Kearny, and Wichita Counties. Very light, 0-15 per row foot in other
areas. Predators Significant in north-central area and very light in southwest
and west-central areas. Controls applied in Cheyenne, Wichita, Scott, Haskell,
Kearny, Finney, and Gray Counties. (Simpson, Gates). OKLAHOMA - Survey negative
in Harper, Major, Woodward, and Alfalfa Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - NEW MEXICO - Ranged from few to
teaspoonful per 25 sweeps in alfalfa in Hatch and northern Mesilla Valleys in
Dona Ana County. (Elson). OKLAHOMA - Damage severe in young alfalfa in Major
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - Ranged 5-15 per 10 sweeps in alfalfa in
Ottawa, Lincoln, and Russell Counties. (Simpson).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - ALABAMA - Light in maturing cornstalks
in Jackson, De Kalb, Etowah, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties. (Estes et al.).
KANSAS - Infested 80 percent of corn in Crawford County field and 70 percent in
Neosho County field. (Redding). IOWA - Fall survey completed second week of
October. State averages were 52.8 percent of plants infested and 55 borers per
100 plants. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). SOUTH DAKOTA - Fall survey completed in Bon Homme,
Clay, Lincoln, Union, and Yankton Counties. Decreased from 1966 levels and
Similar to 1965 except in Yankton County where counts remain high. Damage
decreased from that of 1966 in these counties. (Jones). NORTH DAKOTA - Fall
survey completed in Richland, Sargent, and Dickey Counties. Larval counts per
100 stalks by county: Richland 0-294 (average 75), Sargent 20-672 (average 117),
and Dickey 30-238 (average 117); larvae less numerous than in 1966. (Brandvik).
MINNESOTA - Fall survey conducted in 34 counties in 7 districts. Northwest
district high, averaged 209 borers per 100 plants-’compared with 152 in 1966.
West-central district with 60 per 100 plants similar to 1966. Low counts in
southwest, south-central, southeast, and east-central districts expected since
Summer counts averaged 10-20 per 100 plants. Very few second or third instars
this fall. Second-generation population low due to late season and cool Summer.
Outlook for 1968 similar to 1966: Economic populations good possibility in north-
west district; Some problems, if conditions favorable, in west-central district;
few problems in other districts. (Minn. Ins. Rpt., Oct. 19)., MICHIGAN - Survey
completed in 3 of 4 districts; larval infestation in stalks of field corn not
high. Larval feeding on upper leaves of corn plants during summer unusual.
(Janes).
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SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ARIZONA - Heavy on 2,000
acres of corn in Willcox area, Cochise County. riz. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA -
Light near Trenton, Jackson County (Estes et al.) and southeast of Pleasant Hill,
Lowndes County (Henderson). These are new county records. (McQueen).
SOUTHERN CORNSTALK BORER (Diatraea crambidoides) - ALABAMA - Overwintering larvae
heavy in 50+ percent of stalks of late corn in Etowah County garden; light in
several fields in Sand Mountain area of De Kalb and Etowah Counties. (Estes et al.).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate to heavy on
sweet corn in De Luz, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SORGHUM WEBWORM (Celama sorghiella) - OKLAHOMA - Up to 20 per head in Payne County
sorghum. (Okla. Coop. Sur.
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults collected on
corn near Fargo, Cass County, August 26, 1967, by R. Frye. Det. by R. F. Smith.
This is a new State record. Adults collected on corn in Richland County, near
Lisbon in Ransom County, and near Stirum in Sargent County in late August and
September. These are new county records. (Brandvik).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Adult taken on
corn silk on experimental farm at Madbury, Strafford County, September 14, 1967.
This is a new State record. (Sutherland).
SMALL GRAINS
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in isolated small grain
fields in Marshall County; Severe in Payne County oat field; averaged 4 per 25
row feet in Muskogee County wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA - Damaging some
newly established small grains in Cleburne and Randolph Counties. (Ventress,
Wakefield).
APHIDS - SOUTH DAKOTA - Heaviest of 5 species on 2 to 3-inch winter wheat in Clay
County were greenbug (96), Rhopalosiphum padi (27), and Macrosiphum avenae (8).
(Kieckhefer, Oct. 13). KANSAS - Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominalis ranged I-I5 per
plant in most wheat in south-central, Soativeste and west-central districts.
(Simpson). MISSISSIPPI - Macros iphum avenae adults and nymphs light on 2-inch
winter wheat in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG (Prosapia bicincta) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Caused serious loss
of Coastal Bermuda grass in Chesterfield County; infestation less where grass
harvested for hay. Controls applied for winter grazing. (Nettles et al., Oct.
17). ALABAMA - Damage continues serious in Several Coastal Bermuda grass fields
in Barbour County. (Walton).
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ALABAMA - Damaging some newly established
grass in Cleburne and Randolph Counties. (Ventress, Wakefield).
A PYRAUSTID MOTH (Psara phaeopteralis) - FLORIDA - Larvae and pupae in St.
Augustine grass at Daytona Beach, Volusia County. (Pott, Oct. 12).
A SCARAB (Cyclocephala sp.) - VIRGINIA - Larvae damaging lawns at Clintwood,
Dickenson County. (iSakson, Bolt).
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FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - COLORADO - Counts in Larimer County varied due
to prevailing weather. Averaged 5 per 100 sweeps October 7-13 and 20 per 100
sweeps October 14-20. (Hantsbarger). PENNSYLVANIA - All instars ranged from 8
per sweep in Centre County to 1 in 10 sweeps in Erie County on alfalfa; damaging
some fields. (Gesell). VIRGINIA - Larvae averaged 12 per 10 sweeps in 8-inch
Roanoke County alfalfa; no adults. (Isakson).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - OKLAHOMA - Counts
per 10 sweeps in alfalfa by county: Woods 10, Harper 7, and Major up to 12.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - UTAH - Averaged 2 per 25 sweeps at Logan,
Cache County. (Knowlton). NEW MEXICO - Ranged 4-8 per 25 sweeps in alfalfa of
Hatch and northern Mesilla Valleys of Dona Ana County. (Elson). OKLAHOMA -
Counts per 10 sweeps in alfalfa averaged 3 in Alfalfa County and 4 in Garfield
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
GREEN CLOVERWORM (Plathypena scabra) - OKLAHOMA - Counts per 10 sweeps in alfalfa
by county: Garfield 5, Major 10, and Marshall up to 40. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - COLORADO - Averaged 100 per 100 sweeps on Larimer County
alfalfa. (Hantsbarger). OKLAHOMA - L. lineolaris averages per 10 sweeps in
alfalfa by county: Major 8, Garfield 8, and Woods 5. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Averaged 450
per 100 sweeps at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Ranged
0-11 per 25 sweeps in alfalfa in Hatch and northern Mesilla Valleys of Dona Ana
County. (Elson).
SOYBEANS
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 35 per 15 linear
feet in Wagoner County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CONCHUELA (Pitedia ligata) - OKLAHOMA - Very heavy in Johnson and Wagoner Counties.
(Okla. Coop. :
COTTON
BOLLWORM (Heliothis zea) - ARIZONA - Damage moderate to most green bolls in
Maricopa and Pinal Counties. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Some third and
fourth instars feeding on young bolls in some undefoliated fields; no first or
second instars in plant terminals. (Dinkins).
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - MISSISSIPPI - Some activity in undefoliated
Yazoo County fields; Some controls applied with defoliants to reduce hibernating
weevils. (Dinkins).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
A FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix Similaris) - CALIFORNIA - Adults moderate on potatoes in
Smith River, Del Norte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpitep is
TOMATO RUSSET MITE (Aculops lycopersici) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on Solanum nigrum
plants in nursery in San Diego, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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CUCURBITS
SQUASH BUG (Anasa tristis) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on 20-acre squash planting in
Gridley, Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - NEW MEXICO - Chemical controls on lettuce to
continue until harvest in Dona Ana County. (Elson).
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - ARIZONA - Heavy in lettuce field at Yuma,
Yuma County; trash from Sorghum not removed. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SOUTHERN POTATO WIREWORM (Conoderus falli) - CALIFORNIA - Adults moderate in soil
around carrots in Coronado, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ONION MAGGOT (Hylemya antiqua) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate on onion plantings
in Salinas, Montgomery County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
TWIG GIRDLER (Oncideres cingulata) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 60 per pecan tree in
Muskogee County; heavy on Cleveland County pecans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA -
Adults girdling twigs of hickory and persimmon at St. Clair County home where
winds caused 15 to 25 limbs to fall under each shade tree. (EStes et al.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Infested 5-10 percent of Payne County
pecans; larvae leaving native and improved varieties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM ee Sa) - OKLAHOMA - Infested 15 percent of Payne
County pecan crop. (OKla. Coop.
WALNUT CATERPILLAR (Datana integerrima) - OKLAHOMA - Light on pecan in Muskogee
and Kay Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
APHIDS (Monellia spp.) - OKLAHOMA - M. costalis averaged 1 per leaflet on Payne
County pecans.(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA - M. costalis and M. nigropunctata
continue numerous on leaves of pecan and hickory trees. (Estes).
OBSCURE SCALE (Melanaspis obscura) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 15 per linear foot of
limb on Muskogee County pecans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CODLING MOTH (Carpocapsa pomonella) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy in apple fruit at
Cedarville, Modoc County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
WOOLLY APPLE APHID (Eriosoma lanigerum) - COLORADO - Heavy in Delta and Mesa
Counties; interfering in Some apple harvests. (Quist). NEW MEXICO - Moderate on
apple trees in home gardens at Carlsbad, Eddy County. (Durkin). ALABAMA - Heavy
at and below ground line on apple trees and root systems in several northern
counties. (Estes et al.).
SAN JOSE SCALE (Aspidiotus perniciosus) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on plum trees in
Poway, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS
Quarterly Citrus Insect and Mite Outlook in Florida - October through December -
is outlook is based on e assumption at weather beyon e period o e
current U.S. Weather Bureau's 30-day Outlook will be normal. Therefore the
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forecasts given below cannot be viewed with the same degree of confidence as
those in the "Insect and Disease Summary" usually released twice each month by
this station.
CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllocoptruta oleivora) will continue to increase in October,
hold at high level through November, then gradually diminish in December. Numbers
will be above normal. Between 50 and 60 percent of groves will develop important
infestations this period. TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi) will increase
in November, but expected to be below normal abundance and at moderate level.
About 10 percent of groves will develop important infestations. CITRUS RED MITE
(Panonychus citri) will gradually increase in mid-October through December.
Infestations expected to be fewer and lighter than average for period. Moderate
to heavy infestations will occur in about 15 percent of groves; will be most
destructive to young trees in dry locations. GLOVER SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii),
PURPLE SCALE (L. beckii), CHAFF SCALE (Parlatoria pergandii), and YELLOW SCALE
(Aonidiella citrina) will gradually increase but none expected to exceed normal
levels or enter high range. An ARMORED SCALE (Unaspis citri) will continue to
increase and produce fall brood of crawlers. Crawlers carried by picking crews
on clothing and equipment are likely to start new infestations. (W. A. Simanton).
Citrus Insect Situation in Florida - Mid-October - CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllocoptruta
Oleivora) infested leaves in 81 percent of groves (norm 65 percent); 60 percent
economic (norm 37 percent). Infested fruit in 80 percent of groves (norm 72
percent); 63 percent economic (norm 49 percent). Population continued to increase;
now at highest October level in 16 years of record. Further increase expected
and population will continue high with many heavy infestations in all areas. All
districts high. TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi) infested 13 percent of
groves (norm 20 percent); 3 percent economic (norm 5 percent). Population below
normal and very low. Slight increase underway not expected to develop important
infestations before mid-November. All districts low. CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus
citri) infested 16 percent of groves (norm 26 percent); 4 percent economic (norm
5 percent}. At very low level. Population will remain low; little increase
expected until late November. All districts low. BLACK SCALE (Saissetia oleae)
infested 17 percent of groves; 5 percent economic. Population decreased to Lowest
October level in 16 years of record and will remain very low in all districts
until 1968. GLOVER SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii) infested 57 percent of groves;
6 percent economic. Population below normal and in low range. Slight increase
expected. Highest district south. PURPLE SCALE (L. beckii) infested 42 percent
of groves; none economic. Population below normal. Tnfestations will remain
light and of little importance in any district. CHAFF SCALE (Parlatoria pergandii)
infested 32 percent of groves; 1 percent economic. Population Will gradually
increase but will continue at low level and below normal. YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella
citrina) infested 60 percent of groves; 2 percent economic. Population increased
to normal October level. Few infestations will be important despite slight
increase expected. Highest district east. WHITEFLIES are below average; slight
increase expected. (W. A. Simanton (Citrus Expt. Sta., Lake Alfred)).
CITRUS SCALES - FLORIDA - All stages of Lepidosaphes gloverii and Aonidiella
citrina moderately damaged 153 plants October 13 at Groveland, Lake County.
(Henderson). General on stems, leaves, fruit, and bark; certification of trees
refused. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (EStigmene acrea) - ARIZONA - Barriers erected to prevent
migration to mature citrus tree blocks in parts of Yuma Valley, Yuma County. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.).
SMALL FRUITS
GARDEN SYMPHYLAN (Scutigerella immaculata) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Economic August 2 on
strawberries at Walpole, Cheshire County. Known in greenhouses for many years,
but this apparently first definite record in field. (Sutherland).
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ORNAMENTALS
ARMORED SCALES - FLORIDA - All stages of Phenacaspis cockerelli moderate to Severe
on leaves on 960 of 1,200 southern magnolia plants at nursery in Lake Monroe,
Seminole County. (Kipp). All stages of Temnaspidiotus excisus moderately damaging
leaves on 75 of 750 Chinese evergreen plants at nursery in Tampa, Hillsborough
County, October 3. (Hale). This is a new Department of Plant Industry county
record. (Fla. Coop. Sur.). Pinnaspis strachani adults on stems on 8 of 10 nursery
plants of dwarf poinciana at La Belle, Hendry County, September 28. (Nelson).
Moderate on stems on 4 of 50 verbena plants at nursery in Stuart, Martin County,
September 27. (Campbell). Both hosts are new host records. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
A DACTYLOPIID SCALE (Dactylopius tomentosus) - NEW MEXICO - Heavy on Christmas
cactus at Carlsbad, Eddy County. (Durkin).
FULLER ROSE BEETLE (Pantomorus cervinus) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on hydrangea
plants in Pacific Grove, Monterey County; prevalent this fall. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE (Dendroctonus ponderosae) - CALIFORNIA - Seriously damaged
1,500-acre stand of sugar pine in Snow Camp area, Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
Infested over 900 trees and spreading. (Hayes, USFS).
WESTERN PINE BEETLE (Dendroctonus brevicomis) - CALIFORNIA - Killing groups of
Jeffrey and ponderosa pines in 120-acre Stand in Cold Springs Peak area, Sequoia
National Forest. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CALIFORNIA FIVE-SPINED IPS (Ips confusus) - CALIFORNIA - Active in logging slash
on 4,300 acres of sugar and ponderosa pines in Soldier Ridge and 300 acres of
ponderosa, Jeffrey, and sugar pines in Alder Creek drainage areas of Mendocino
National Forest. (Kirkman, USFS).
FIR ENGRAVER (Scolytus ventralis) - CALIFORNIA - Infested several areas in Modoc,
Mendocino, Tahoe, El Dorado, and San Bernardino National Forests; increased past
summer. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) - ALABAMA - Larvae very heavy and
damaging, very heavy browning and dying of tips on many loblolly pines along
several miles of State Highway 14 in southern Autauga County. Overwintering
pupae present; some late larvae continue to feed on 4 to 10-foot pines, nearly
all tips killed back 3 to 6 inches. (Estes et al.).
SPRUCE BUDWORM (Choristoneura fumiferana) - NEW MEXICO - Light to moderate on blue
spruce at Santa Fe, Santa Fe County. (Heninger).
A CECIDOMYIID MIDGE (Cecidomyia piniinopis) - CALIFORNIA - Severely damaged
ponderosa pine in Elliot Run and Bloody Run drainage areas of Tahoe National
Forest; very active this season. (Sindel, Dzur, USFS).
PINE NEEDLE SCALE (Phenacaspis pinifoliae) - NEW MEXICO - Heavy on some large
pines at Santa Fe, Santa Fe County. (Heninger). COLORADO - Second generation on
pine and spruce in Boulder area, Boulder County. (Hantsbarger).
COOLEY SPRUCE GALL APHID (Adelges cooleyi) - NEW MEXICO - Damaging blue spruce
branch tips at Santa Fe, Santa Fe County. (Heninger).
ALDER FLEA BEETLE (Altica ambiens) - CALIFORNIA - Heavily damaged 15-acre alder
stand in Blue Jay area, San Bernardino National Forest. (Hamburger, USFS).
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A SEED BEETLE (Amblycerus robinae) - ALABAMA - Adults and larvae heavy; destroyed
seed of honeylocust in nearly all areas of State. (Estes et al.).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - ARIZONA - IncreaSing on cottonwoods in Globe
area, Gila County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
GREENHOUSE THRIPS (Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs and adults
heavy on Ssweetgum trees at Huntington Park, Los Angeles County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
MAN AND ANIMALS
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 174 cases reported in U.S. October
14-21 as follows: TEXAS - Atascosa 7, Bandera 5, Bexar 4, Blanco 6, Burnet 2,
Caldwell 1, Comal 9, De Witt 1, Dimmit 6, Edwards 5, Frio 2, Gillespie 11,
Guadalupe 2, Hays 1, Karnes 1, Kendall 6, Kerr 2, Kimble 1, Kinney 13, Llano 4,
Mason 6, Maverick 8, McCulloch 1, Medina 8, Menard 1, Presidio 2, Real 3,
Schleicher 2, Terrell 1, Travis 8, Uvalde 8, Val Verde 23, Williamson 2, Zavala
8. CALIFORNIA - San Diego 1, Imperial 1. Total of 210 cases reported in portion
of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico,as follows: Territorio sur de Baja
California 13, Sonora 12, Chihuahua 97, Coahuila 56, Nuevo Leon 6, Tamaulipas 26.
Total of 44 cases reported in’ Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is
area where eradication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-
sustaining population in U.S. Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 63,956,000,
California 240,000, Mexico 56,136,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
MOSQUITOES - LOUISIANA - Larvae collected October 13-19 in Jefferson Parish:
Aedes vexans, Anopheles crucians, A. quadrimaculatus, Culex pipiens quinque-
fasciatus, Culex reStuanS, and C. SalinariuS. Light trap collections decreasing
due to cool weather; first CuliSeta inornata of season caught. (Stokes).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - WISCONSIN - Some concern to dairymen in scat-
tered areas of State, but activity decreased. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Adults
averaged 5 and 12 per leg on 2 feedlot herds and ranged 15-20 per leg on dairy
herd near Lincoln, Lancaster County; none on pastured herd. (Campbell). OKLAHOMA -
Averaged 2-3 per head on untreated dairy cattle in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - MISSISSIPPI - Averaged 50 per head on 20 Yazoo
County beef cattle. (Dinkins). ARKANSAS - Active in all areas; expected to de-
cline with low temperatures. (Simco).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - UTAH - Annoying horses and cattle in Logan and
Smithfield areas of Cache County. (Knowlton).
LESSER MEALWORM (Alphitobius diaperinus) - CALIFORNIA - Adults of this possible
reservoir of avian [eucosis heavy in chicken litter at Fresno, Fresno County.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
LONE STAR TICK (Amblyomma americanum) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate on Choctaw County
livestock. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
STORED PRODUCTS
PINK SCAVENGER CATERPILLAR (Sathrobrota rileyi) - ALABAMA - Larvae light to heavy
(1-15) on previously damaged ears of corn in all fields checked in Jaekson,
De Kalb, Etowah, St. Clair, Talladega, and Coosa Counties. (Estes et al.).
POTATO TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) - VIRGINIA - Larvae in 400 bushels of
stored potatoes at a location in Troutville, Botetourt County. (Amos, Leonard).
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MISCELLANEOUS WILD PLANTS
A PYRAUSTID MOTH (Lineodes integra) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium on wild night-
shade on ranch at Chula Vista, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
OYSTERSHELL SCALE (Lepidosaphes ulmi) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on ceanothus plants at
Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County. (Gal "Cooprey Rpt»).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
CONVERGENT LADY BEETLE (Hippodamia convergens) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged per 10 sweeps
in alfalfa by county: Garfield 5, Woods 10, and Harper 8. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
DAMSEL BUGS (Nabis spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 10 per 10 sweeps in Woods County
alfalfa and 12 per 10 sweeps in Harper County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
A BRACONID (Aphidius sp.) - MICHIGAN - Parasitism of corn leaf aphid heavy in
cornfield at Three Rivers, Branch County. (Janes).
FEDERAL & STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Larvae and adults continue
to be collected throughout range in State; larvae taken on calamondin from Lake
Mary area, Seminole County, (Desin) ; larvae collected in New Port Richey, Pasco
County, in Surinam-cherry (Kennedy, Oct. 10).
MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY (Ceratitis capitata) - FLORIDA - Single unfertilized
female caught in Steiner trap in calamondin tree on Sunset Isle Number 3, Miami
Beach, Dade County, October 10. (DeHaven).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - NEVADA - Total of 3 females and 30
males collected in Sex Lure and sex Llure-argon light traps in Pahrump Valley, Nye
County, October 13-16. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - General in Greenlee County.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Green boll infestations spotty throughout
cotton-growing areas of State; 2 generations in many cases. (Nielsen et al.).
Green boll infestations ranged 0-96 percent in fields in Deming area, Luna County,
(Hare); ranged 50-100 percent in Artesia area, Eddy County, and 5-65 percent in
Lake Arthur, Hagerman, and Dexter areas of Chaves County (Mathews). OKLAHOMA -
Counts per bushel of lint in lint cleaners by county: Beckham 6 in 10 bushels;
Comanche 54 in 5; Greer 3 in 14; Harmon 2 in 17; Jackson 57 in 38; Tillman 1,242
in 42 bushels. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
RANGE CATERPILLAR (Hemileuca oliviae) - NEW MEXICO - Larvae moderate, adult
flights evident at Raton, Colfax County. (Kloepfer)..
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - MISSOURI - Collected in 6 soybean
fields in Columbia bottoms of St. Louis County for new county record. Infestations
are over 125 miles north of known infested areas in State and are most northern
finds in United States. (Hagge, PPC).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - MARYLAND - Adults observed near
Assateague Island in Worcester County October 11. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pasture - A PYRAUSTID MOTH (Psara licarsisalis) has extended into the Kualoa
and Waikane land tracts on Oahu; heavily damaged lawns in several areas. (Davis,
Au).
Vegetables - LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza spp.) light on tomato at Omaopio and
Puunene on Maui and on snap beans at Waimanalo, Oahu. (Miyahira, Sato).
GREENHOUSE WHITEFLY (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) adults and nymphs moderate on
tomato at Omaopio, Maui. Miyahira).
Ornamentals - Nymphs and adults of a PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma)
moderate on mauna-loa and pigeon pea at Wailuku, Maui; infested new areas.
(Miyahira).
Forest and Shade Trees - MONKEYPOD MOTH (Polydesma umbricola) larvae active on
terminal leaves of monkeypod (Samanea saman) at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. (Davis).
General Pests - CHINESE ROSE BEETLE (Adoretus sinicus) foliar damage heavy in
ackyards on rose and strawberry at Makawao and on pole bean, peanut, taro, and
broccoli at Puunene, Maui. (Miyahira).
Man and Animals - During September on Oahu, 47 light traps caught 666 Aedes
vexans nocturnus (averaged 14.2 per trap) and 12,479 Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus
(averaged 265.5 per trap). Aedes highest at Kahaluu; Culex counts highest at
Haleiwa and Waialua. (Mosq. Cont. Br., Dept. of Health).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - NORTH DAKOTA - Adults collected
near Fargo, Cass County, August 26, 1967, by R. Frye. Det. by R. F. Smith
(p. 956).
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica longicornis) - NEW HAMPSHIRE - Adult taken
on corn silk on experimental farm at Madbury, Strafford County, September 14,
1967. (p. 956). ;
New County Records
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ALABAMA - Jackson and Lowndes
Counties. (p. 956).
WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM (Diabrotica virgifera) - NORTH DAKOTA - Richland, Ransom,
and Sargent Counties. (p. 956).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Temnaspidiotus excisus) - FLORIDA - Hillsborough County.
(p. 960).
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - MISSOURI - St. Louis County. (p.962).
CORRECTIONS
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INSECTS NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES
SOUTH AFRICAN CITRUS THRIPS (Scirtothrips aurantii Faure)
Economic Importance: The species is a major pest of citrus in Southern Rhodesia
and the Republic of South Africa. Heavy losses to citrus have occurred in South-
ern Rhodesia. Nymphs and adults scar oranges and grapefruit by their feeding. A
condition known as "tear staining," which leaves an unsightly scar, is caused
directly or indirectly by feeding of S. aurantii. Thrips usually attack exposed
foliage and fruit, but in heavy infestations they have been reported to feed on
fruit on the inner branches of the tree. Damage to leaves causes a reduction in
yields when the insect is abundant. Market value of fruit is often lowered and,
in some cases, unsalable except as culls.
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Sudan.
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biology is aS follows: Sexual reproduction is generally the rule but partheno-
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field than males, deposit eggs within the tissues of young fruit, stem,and leaves
of young shoots or the rind of large fruits. On the average the egg stage lasts
6 days, larval stage 13.5 days,and pupal stage (including prepupal) 4 days.
Pupation takes place in the ground or possibly among debris. Although breeding
occurs throughout the winter, few thrips are found in orchards because of lack of
Suitable food. The entire life cycle ranges from 18 days in summer to 44 days in
winter.
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Description: ADULT - (Female) - Length 0.7 - 1 mm. Torpedo-shaped; translucent,
pale orange yellow wings rest parallel to each other, over abdomen, giving the
illusion of 2 dark brown longitudinal stripes. Two large compound eyes with 3
ocelli occurring between them. Ocelli each with red pigment in form of a cres-
cent. Antennae 8 segmented. Mouth cone short, blunt at apex. Two pairs of very
narrow wings, the edges of which fringed with long slender hairs. Wings rest
over abdomen when not in use. (Male) - Length 0.55 - 0.7 mm. Similar to female.
Apical half of femora of hind legs with a conspicuous comb of 6 stout spines
arranged in a Single longitudinal series. This comb readily distinguishes it
from North American species,
Malformation of Fruit Thrips Marking
Adult Female Second-stage Nymph
Selected References: 1. Bedford, E. C. G. 1943. Univ. Pretoria Pub. (2) Nat.
Sci. No. 7, 68 pp. 2. Hall, W. J. 1930. The South African Citrus Thrips in
Southern Rhodesia. Brit. South Afr. Co. Pub. No. 1, 55 pp., Oxford.
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ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1967
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
Alli reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to;
Survey and Detection Operations
Plant Pest Control Division
Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 November 3, 1967 Number 44
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
EUROPEAN CORN BORER lightest in 13 years in Hall County, Nebraska; lightest in 3
years in Arkansas. SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER damaging corn in northern Arkansas.
(p. 969)
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER very heavy on alfalfa in 2 counties of Arizona.
(i, VON.
CABBAGE LOOPER major problem on vegetables in Yuma County, Arizona; heavily
damaging commercial cabbage in Jefferson County, Alabama. IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM
very heavy in commercial cabbage in above area of Alabama. (p. 971).
SWEETPOTATO FLEA BEETLE damage lightest in Several years on Eastern Shore of
Maryland. (p. 971).
FALL WEBWORM heavy in 2 counties of Oklahoma; heavily damaging pecans and shade
trees in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. (pp. 971, 972).
Detection
@ A SEED CHALCID reported in California; first record for North America.
(id5 Ceibys
New State records include SOUTHERN CHINCH BUG in California (p. 970), and a FALSE
SPIDER MITE in Florida (p. 972).
For new county records see page 974.
Special Report
Survey Methods. Selected References 1962. Part IV. (p. 977).
Reports in this issue are for week ending October 27 unless otherwise indicated.
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WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK
NOVEMBER 1967
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for November calls for above normal tempera-
tures in the Atlantic Coast States and also along the Pacific coast. Below
normal temperatures are expected to prevail in central and southern portions of
the western Plateau and in the central and southern Plains. In unspecified
areas, near normal temperatures are indicated. Precipitation is expected to
exceed normal over most of the area lying between the Appalachians and the
Continental Divide, except for near normal amounts over the northern Plains.
Rainfall amounts in excess of normal are also expected over the Pacific Northwest.
Subnormal rainfall is indicated in the South Atlantic States and also over the
central Plateau region and South Pacific coast. In areas not specified, near
normal amounts are in prospect.
Weather forecast given here is based on the official 30-day "Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
For Weather of the Week see page 976.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORMS - SOUTH CAROLINA - Reported in Greenwood County lawns. (Nettles et al.,
Oct. 24). CALIFORNIA - Pseudaletia unipuncta larvae moderate on lawn at Oroville,
Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). |
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - NEW MEXICO - Controls still common on lettuce in
Mesilla Valley, Dona Ana County. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 12 per
10 sweeps in Payne County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEBRASKA - Heavy on some
late corn in southeast area. (Keith). MISSISSIPPI - Third and fourth instars
averaged 7 per 50 sweeps in Oktibbeha County alfalfa. (Dinkins). SOUTH CAROLINA -
Damage moderate to soybeans throughout Hampton County; control difficult. (Nettles
et al., Oct. 24). MARYLAND - Larvae moderate in 10 acres of late soybeans Octo-
ber 20 near Salisbury, Wicomico County. Pod damage currently moderate to late
Soybeans near Chestertown, Kent County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Total of 115 aphids per 40 feet
of drill row in winter wheat at southeast area experiment station in Clay County;
most numerous of 5 aphid species. (Kieckhefer). NEBRASKA —- Ranged 0-25 per linear
foot in 3 wheat fields in Saunders and Butler Counties; light in 2 wheat fields
in Pawnee County; damaging numbers remain in Some central areas. (Keith).
KANSAS - Continues economic on some early planted wheat in western third of State;
Some controls still being applied. (Simpson). NEW MEXICO - Averaged 2-5 per
linear foot on wheat in Curry and Chaves Counties. (Mathews, Nielsen).
COLORADO - Damaging winter wheat in Yuma County. (Hantsbarger).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - OKLAHOMA - Damage heavy in young
alfalfa stands in Major County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Averaged 2 per
sweep in few alfalfa fields in western Dane County. (Wis. Ins. Sur., Oct. 20).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - NORTH DAKOTA - Fall survey completed;
only 5 counties included. Population low and decreased compared with 1966.
Borers averaged 101 per 100 plants compared with 190 in 1966. Parasitism by a
eulophid wasp (Sympiesis viridula) very low; less than 1.5 percent of borers
parasitized. (Brandvik). NEBRASKA - Fall survey completed in Hall and Cuming
Counties; populations generally low. Lowest in 13 years in Hall County; borers
averaged 11,648 per acre and 65.7 per 100 stalks with 61.8 percent of stalks
infested. In Cuming County, borers averaged 8,791 per acre and 61.4 per 100
stalks with 52.3 percent of stalks infested. (Hill). ARKANSAS - Limited survey
conducted due to continued decline in corn acreage; 60,000 acres in 1967 compared
with 76,000 acres in 1966 and 10-year average of 251,000 acres. Borers per 100
stalks in 1967 averaged 8.3 in northwest, zero in north-central, and 17 in north-
east. State average 10 borers per 100 stalks compared with 73 in 1967. Infesta-
tion lightest for past 3 years. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ARKANSAS - Percent lodged
stalks by district averaged 3.3 in northwest, 0.3 in north-central, 8.6 in
northeast. Lodged stalks per acre by district: Northwest 235, north-central 20,
northeast 935. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
A CRAMBID MOTH (Chilo loftini) - ARIZONA - Light on small sugarcane experimental
plot at Mesa, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SMALL GRAINS
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) - ALABAMA - Larvae heavily damaging fall
grazing mixtures in Morgan County and present in fescue and clover mixtures in
several Randolph County fields; much concern about damage to small grains this
fall. (Rutledge et al.). OKLAHOMA - Decreasing in Garvin and Hughes Counties;
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heavy in isolated wheat fields in Cleveland County; ranged 1-2 per square foot in
Mayes County wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
A CRAMBID MOTH (Chilo loftini) - ARIZONA - Heavy on 60 acres of millet at Queen
Creek, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
A WHITE GRUB (Phyllophaga sp.) - NEW MEXICO - Larvae destroyed most of 40-acre
wheat stand in Curry County. (Nielsen, Mathews).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
SOUTHERN CHINCH BUG (Blissus insularis) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on St. Augustine
grass in Whittier, Los Angeles County, September 26, 1967. Collected by J. Emoto.
Det. by J. L. Herring. This is a new State record. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). FLORIDA -
Killed 5 acres of 80-acre St. Augustine grass pasture at ranch near Bell Glade,
Palm Beach County; controls required. (Genung).
NORTHERN MASKED CHAFER (Cyclocephala borealis) - MARYLAND - Larvae heavy and dam-
aging 2 bluegrass lawns in Silver Spring, Montgomery County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
AN OLETHREUTID MOTH (Bactra verutana chrysea) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy in
nutgrass at Wasco, Kern County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A MARCH FLY (Dilophus orbatus) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on turf lawns at 5
Salinas, Monterey County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - NEW MEXICO - Damaging young alfalfa stand at
Malaga, Eddy County, controls applied (Craft); mostly light in rest of State
(N.M. Coop. Rpt.). ARKANSAS - Less than 100 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa in Indepen-
dence County. (Boyer, Roberts, Oct. 20). MISSISSIPPI - Light, 25 per 50 sweeps,
in Oktibbeha County alfalfa. (Dinkins). IOWA - Light in east-central area alfalfa.
(Iowa Ins. Sur.). WISCONSIN - Increasing in some alfalfa in western Dane County;
rarely higher than 20 per sweep. (Wis. Ins. Sur., Oct. 20).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - MISSISSIPPI - Adults
moderate to heavy, 36 per 50 sweeps, in Oktibbeha County alfalfa. (Dinkins).
OKLAHOMA - Averaged 20 per 10 sweeps in Payne County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
ARIZONA - Counts per 100 sweeps in alfalfa averaged 550 in Maricopa County and
3,200 in Wellton, Roll, and Texas Hill areas of Yuma County; girdling in some
Yuma County fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - MISSISSIPPI - Adults
heavy, 53 per 50 sweeps, in Oktibbeha County alfalfa. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA -
Averaged 8 per 10 sweeps in Payne County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). IOWA -
Occasional in east-central area alfalfa. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
SWEETCLOVER WEEVIL (Sitona cylindricollis) - IOWA - Averaged 11 per 25 Sweeps in
alfalfa and clover mixture in Clinton County. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
CLOVER LEAF WEEVIL (Hypera punctata) - WISCONSIN - Second instars in some Kenosha
County alfalfa; adults Tess numerous than in 1966. (Wis. Ins. Sur., Oct. 20).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - MISSISSIPPI - Adults moderate, 20 per 50
sweeps, in Oktibbeha County alfalfa. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 60 per 10
sweeps in Payne County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). IOWA - Averaged 36 per 25
sweeps in Clinton County alfalfa. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
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LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Adults and nymphs in alfalfa averaged 190 per
100 sweeps in Yuma County and 60 in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW
MEXICO - Averaged 4-7 per 25 sweeps on Chaves County alfalfa. (Mathews).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - NEW MEXICO - Adults very numerous on
alfalfa in Valencia and Bernalillo Counties. (Heninger). ARKANSAS - Larvae 8-10
per 100 sweeps in Independence County. (Boyer, Roberts, Oct. 20).
COTTON
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (EStigmene acrea) - ARIZONA - Increasing and migrating to
adjacent crops in Pima, Pinal, Maricopa, and Yuma Counties; controls and barriers
necessary in many areas. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
STINK BUGS - NEW MEXICO - Damaged cotton bolls averaged 1-5 per 25-boll sample
in Luna County fields. (Hare).
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - MISSISSIPPI - Adults light, 5 per 100 squares
and small bolIsS, in Some Yazoo County fields. (Dinkins).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ALABAMA - Damage to cabbage heavy on commercial
plantings in Jefferson County and light to moderate on some Baldwin County plant-
ings. (Griffin, Turner).
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - ALABAMA - Larvae very heavy on commercial
cabbage plantings in Jefferson County. (Griffin).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Major problem in Yuma County, controls
applied every 3-4 days; eggs averaged 3 per plant in most Maricopa County lettuce.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Controls continue on lettuce in Mesilla Valley,
Dona Ana County. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
SWEETPOTATO FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema confinis) - MARYLAND - Root damage to sweet-—
potatoes lightest in several years on Eastern Shore. (U. Md., Ent. Dept., Oct. 20).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
A SEED CHALCID (Megastigmus pistaceae Walker) - CALIFORNIA - Adults and larvae
very light in PiStacia vera var. Kerman at Plant Introduction Station, Chico,
Butte County. First Larva collected October 6, 1967, by J. Street. Adults col-
lected later by W. W. Wiard and L. Browning. Det. by M. Wasbauer, confirmed by
B. D. Burks. This is the first record for North America and California. Pistachio
is grown commercially in 22 counties. This chalcid known in Mediterranean area,
Middle East, Asia, China, and U.S.S.R. where it is a serious pest. (Cal. Coop.
Rpt):
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Mayes and Bryan Counties.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Moderate to heavy on pecan in Luna County (Hare);
damage heavy on pecan over much of Dona Ana County. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) -' ALABAMA - Nut harvest underway. Larvae
heavy, damage evident in nut Shucks in Autauga, Covington, and other central and
southern counties. (Scott et al.). OKLAHOMA - Moderate in Mayes County pecans.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
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TWIG GIRDLER (Oncideres cingulata) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Adults damaging pecans in
Laurens and Newberry Counties. (Nettles et al., Oct. 24). OKLAHOMA - Adults
moderate in Choctaw County pecans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - ALABAMA - Late larvae light in some falling
pecans in Morgan County; adult emergence expected in 3-4 weeks. (Rutledge).
PEAR-SLUG (Caliroa cerasi) - NEW MEXICO - Moderate to heavy, damaging cherry and
pear trees at ESpanola, Rio Arriba County. (Heninger).
ORNAMENTALS
A FALSE SPIDER MITE (Brevipalpus russulus) - FLORIDA - Taken on Thanksgiving
cactus (Zygocactus sp.) in greenhouSe at St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Sep-
tember 20, 1967, by A. E. Graham. Det. by E. W. Baker. This is a new Department
of Plant Industry State record and new host record. Taken on 75 of 100 Thanks-
giving cacti October 4 at San Mateo, Putnam County, for new county record.
(Graham).
FULLER ROSE WEEVIL (Pantomorus cervinus) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy, damaged
pyracantha leaves at Pacific Grove, Monterey County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PINEAPPLE SCALE (Diaspis bromeliae) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on bromeliad
nursery stock at Valley Center, San Deigo County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A JAPANESE WEEVIL (PSseudocneorhinus bifasciatus) - MARYLAND - Adult damage heavy
to Mahonia sp. in Howard County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
BARK BEETLES - VIRGINIA - Increased greatly past month but not epidemic. Spot
infestations totaled 35 in Chesterfield County and 40 in Henrico County. Ips spp.
and Dendroctonus spp. involved in death of loblolly pine in stands throughout
Sussex district. Ips spp. on up to 70 trees in scattered areas of Westmoreland,
Caroline, King and Queen, and Richmond Counties. Ips spp. and D. frontalis active
in most counties in Richmond district; most numerous (15 spots) in Hanover County.
Active in Nottoway, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Halifax, and Charlotte Counties; Ips
spp. dominant. Ips spp. and Dendroctonus spp. involved in death of 2 acres of
Virginia pine at 3 locations in Louisa County; active in few spots in Henry,
Pittsylvania, Roanoke, and Patrick Counties. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., Sept. Sum.).
PINE WEEVILS - VIRGINIA - Pissodes strobi damage extensive to white pine in Floyd
and Montgomery Counties. Hylobius pales damaging 36-acre loblolly pine plantation
in Stafford County; loss 5 percent. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., Sept. Sum.).
AN ERIOCOCCID SCALE (Eriococecus araucariae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on Norfolk
Island-pines at Solana Beach, 1 Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
RED-HEADED PINE SAWFLY (Neodiprion lecontei) - VIRGINIA - Young larvae defoliated
shortleaf and Virginia pine at 4 locations in Wise County and 2 locations in Scott
County. (For. Pest Sur. Rpt., Sept. Sum.).
RED-HUMPED CATERPILLAR (Schizura concinna) - CALIFORNIA - Heaviest ever recorded
in State. Continues to defoliate trees. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - NEW MEXICO - Moderate to heavy on elm, poplar,
and cottonwoods in Luna County (Hare); damage heavy on same hosts in most of
Dona Ana County. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
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FALL CANKERWORM (Alsophila pometaria) - NORTH DAKOTA - More numerous than in 1966;
adults and egg masses evident on buildings, trees, and tanglefoot bands in Fargo
area, Cass County. (Teter).
APHIDS - MARYLAND - Lachnus salignus heavy on weeping willows at Several locations
throughout State. Longistigma caryae heavy, laying eggs on Sycamore trees at
College Park, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept., Oct. 20).
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - LOUISIANA - Larvae collected in Jefferson Parish October 20-26:
Aedes vexans, A. Sollicitans, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, A. crucians, Culex pipiens
quinquefasciatus, C. reStuans, and C. SalinariusS. Light trap collections decreas—_
ing; C. Salinarius dominant. (Stokes). OKLAHOMA - Psorophora confinnis, P. ferox,
and Aedes Spp. annoying in Payne and Muskogee Counties. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
UTAH - Less numerous than during October 5-12 in Logan and Petersboro meadows,
Cache County. Occasionally found in Logan and Benson community areas (Crowe,
Knowlton); Aedes dorsalis outbreak heavy in Ogden Bay and bird refuge area of
Weber County due to September 8 flood (Fronk, Knowlton).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - MISSISSIPPI - Adults ranged 30-40 per animal on
10 penned Black Angus bulIS in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Averaged
400 per head on 200 cattle in Major County; less than 25 per head in Cherokee
County; 50 per head on yearlings and 25 per head on mature cows in Payne County.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - NEBRASKA - Ranged 0-3, 10-15, and 20-25 per leg
on 3 feedlot herds in LancaSter County. (Campbell).
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - NEBRASKA - Averaged 3 per face on pastured cows
near Lincoln, Lancaster County. (Perdue).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 99 cases reported in U.S. October
22-28 as follows: TEXAS — Bandera 4, Bee 1, Bexar 2, Blanco 5, Caldwell 3,
Crockett 1, De Witt 1, Edwards 4, Frio 2, Gillespie 7, Gonzales 1, Hamilton 1,
Hays 3, Kendall 2, Kerr 7, Kimble 3, Kinney 5, Lampasas 1, Llano 1, Mason 3,
Maverick 4, Medina 7, Menard 2, Pecos 2, Presidio 3, Real 4, San Saba 1, Sutton 1,
Travis 1, Uvalde 6, Val Verde 7, Ward 1, Williamson 1, Zavala 1. ARIZONA - Yuma
1. Total of 295 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico
as follows: Baja California 2, Territorio sur de Baja California 54, Sonora 23,
Chihuahua 88, Coahuila 106, Nuevo Leon 6, Tamaulipas 16. Total of 61 cases re-
ported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication
operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population in U.S.
Sterile screw-worm flies released: Arizona 170,000, Texas 69,224,000, California
400,000, Mexico 48,307,200. (Anim. Health Div.).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
CITRUS BLACKFLY (Aleurocanthus woglumi) - MEXICO - Chemical Control Zone -
Inspected 36,649 trees on 595 properties in States of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon;
found 4 trees and 4 leaves infested on 3 properties one mile south of Linares,
Nuevo Leon. (PPC Mex. Reg., Sept. Rpt.).
EUROPEAN CHAFER (Amphimallon majalis) - MASSACHUSETTS - Cooperative control treat-
ment planned to begin October 16 on 915 acres at 5 locations. (PPC East. Reg.,
Sept. Rpt.).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - PENNSYLVANIA - Released 96,000 encyrtid wasps
(Ooencyrtus Kuwanai) to paraSitize egg masses at 10 positive trap sites in Monroe
County. NEW JERSEY - Trapping completed in State; 197 males taken in 121 traps
in 12 counties. (PPC East. Reg., Sept. Rpt.).
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JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - KENTUCKY - Adults found in Fleming County
during September for new county record. (PPC Cent. Reg.). MARYLAND - Treated
600 acres September 25 at Friendship International Airport at Baltimore. (PPC
East. Reg.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - NEW MEXICO - Larvae increaSing greatly
in green bolls in most areas; preSent where abSent in past. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
First to fourth instars in green bolls on top quarter to top eighth of plants in
Luna County. (Hare). ARIZONA - Infested 45 percent of 35-acre field in San Simon
area, Cochise County, and 100 percent of green bolls in top of untreated and
undefoliated cotton in Yuma County; exit holes in bolls at Cochise and north of
Willcox in Cochise County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). Limited surveys during September
continued to indicate most cotton infested; some very light, some heavy. All
inspected okra fields infested (included 1 backyard planting at least 0.25 mile
from any Yuma County cotton). Treatment of 71,440 acres completed in northern
part of county. CALIFORNIA - Late-irrigated cotton in southern desert areas
showed new top growth with blooms and small bolls. If these remain green, late
buildup expected. Increase in moth activity noticed in Borrego Springs area of
San Diego County and Coachella Valley in Riverside County. Four additional moths
taken from small isolated experimental cotton plot at Riverside; cotton immediately
plowed under. This plot about 50 miles from nearest commercial cotton in Coachella
Valley. Treatment completed during September on 368,651 cumulative acres as
follows: Imperial County - Bard Valley 42,663, Imperial Valley 123,464; Riverside
County - Palo Verde Valley 173,832, Coachella Valley 1,760; San Bernardino County -
Needles 2,624; Kern County - Cantil 24,308. (PPC West. Reg.). NEVADA - Trapped
during October 18-27 in Pahrump Valley, Nye County: 2 females and 14 males in
sex lure-argon light traps, trapped 3 males by sex lure only. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) — VIRGINIA - Found 6 adults for first
time in City of Portsmouth September 18; extensions found at Newport News and
Hampton. (PPC East. Reg.).
iNSECT DETECTION
New North American Record
A SEED CHALCID (Megastigmus pistaceae Walker) - CALIFORNIA - Larva taken on
Pistacia vera var. kerman at Plant Introduction Station, Chico, Butte County,
October 6, 1967, by J. Street. Det. by M. Wasbauer, confirmed by B. D. Burks.
@ 97)
New State Records
SOUTHERN CHINCH BUG (Blissus insularis) - CALIFORNIA - Collected on St. Augustine
grass in Whittier, Los Angeles County, September 26, 1967, by J. Emoto. Det. by
Big io \elererminvers (Gag 87/0) a
A FALSE SPIDER MITE (Brevipalpus russulus) - FLORIDA - Taken on Thanksgiving cactus
(Zygocactus sp.) in greenhouse at St. Augustine, St. Johns County, September 20,
1967, by A. E. Graham. Det. by E. W. Baker. (p. 972).
New County Records
A FALSE SPIDER MITE (Brevipalpus russulus) - FLORIDA - Putnam County. (p. 972).
JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - KENTUCKY - Fleming County. (p. 974).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - VIRGINIA - City of Portsmouth.
(p. 974).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pasture - Larvae and adults of a PYRAUSTID MOTH (Herpetogramma* licarsisalis
(Walker) ) very heavy on golf courses in Wahiawa and Barbers Point Naval Air
Station and in memorial parks in Kaneohe, Oahu; light trap catches indicate pest
widespread on island. (Greenwell, Higa).
Vegetables - POTATO TUBERWORM (Phthorimaea operculella) adults and damage on
Teaves, Stems, and tubers heavy in potato planting near Molokai Airport. (Miyahira,
Yamamoto). MELON FLY (Dacus cucurbitae) adults heavy in backyard gardens in Lanai
City, Lanai; bitter melon (Momordica charantia) heavily damaged. (Miyahira).
Ornamentals - All stages of HAWAIIAN THRIPS (Thrips hawaiiensis) moderate, severely
damaging cattleya and dendrobium orchids in Woodlawn area of Honolulu; flowers
unmarketable. (Carter).
Beneficial Organisms - PUNCTURE-VINE STEM WEEVIL (Microlarinus lypriformis)
caused much damage to puncture-vine (Tribulus cistoides) on coastal strip at
Waianae, Oahu. No evidence of plant in area on Molokai where this weevil pre-
viously active. (Davis, Miyahira). A CARNIVOROUS SNAIL (Conaxis quadrilateralis)-
Hundreds of this introduced predator observed on Makiki Round Top Drive in
Honolulu where giant African snail (Achatina fulica) formerly very heavy. (Davis).
LANTANA HISPID (Uroplata girardi) leaf mines and adults heavy in Ulupalakua,
Maui; established area increasing. Adults light, larvae and pupae moderate
along Mahana Road, Lanai, where species now established. (Miyahira). Larval
infestations of LANTANA SEED FLY (Ophiomyia lantanae) in lantana seeds 75 percent
on Lanai, 85 percent in various localities on Molokai, and 75 percent in Kula and
Ulupalakua area on Maui. (Miyahira).
* Change in generic name: Amsel, H. G. 1954. Bol. de Entomologia Venezolana
10:176. Actual date of publication is 1956. Carried in CEIR 17(41):903,
17(42) :948, and 17(43):963 as Psara licarsisalis (Walker)).
LIGHT TRAP COLLECTIONS
FLORIDA - Gainesville - 10/24, BL - Armyworm (Pseudaletia unipuncta) 8, black
cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) 1, granulate cutworm (Feltia Subterranea) 1. MISSIS-
SIPPI - Stoneville — 10/21-27, BL, 43-83°F - Armyworm 95, beet armyworm
(Spodoptera exigua) 477, black cutworm 77, cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) 2,
corn earworm (Heliothis zea) 79, fall armyworm (S. frugiperda) 85, granulate
cutworm 96, variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia) 9, yellow-striped armyworm rf
(Prodehia ornithogalli) 10. SOUTH CAROLINA - Charleston - 10/23-29, BL, 38-79 F,
no precip. — Armyworm 118, black cutworm 43, corn earworm 4, fall armyworm 4,
granulate cutworm 17, yellow-striped armyworm 1, variegated cutworm 2. TEXAS -
Waco — 10/21-27, BL - Armyworm 480, beet armyworm 39, black cutworm 7, cabbage
looper 64, corn earworm 25, fall armyworm 135, granulate cutworm 195, tobacco
budworm (H. virescens) 5, variegated cutworm 167, yellow-striped armyworm 28.
CORRECTIONS
CEIR 16(39):494 - EUROPEAN CRANE FLY (Tipula paludosa) - Line 2 under Description
Should read: "...brown, with JIG) SCRMEMEST ce o”
CEIR 17(43):956 - A generic name change. A PYRAUSTID MOTH (Psara phaeopteralis)
should read (Herpetogramma phaeopteralis) . Amsel, H. G. 1954. Bol. de. Entomologia
Venezolana 10:176. Actual date of publication is 1956.
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WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 30
HIGHLIGHTS: Violent storms, heavy snow, and cold temperatures characterized the
weather during the past week.
PRECIPITATION: Severe weather associated with a vigorous cold front struck a
wide area from Michigan to the central gulf coast Tuesday and Wednesday. Tor-
nadoes occurred in seven States--from Missouri to Ohio and in Tennessee, Missis-—-
sippi, and Alabama. Monday morning, October 30, tornadoes killed 2 persons,
injured 200, and caused extensive property damage in the Gulfport area of Missis-—
sippi. A large area from Michigan to Texas received more than an inch of rain
with spots in Oklahoma receiving 4 to 6 inches or more. As the cold front
continued eastward, it produced rainfall totals exceeding 1 inch from the Ohio
River Valley to the Appalachians. The Pacific Northwest received rain on sev-
eral days; it was heaviest early and late in the week. Totals ranged from 1 to
3 inches along the coast to 6 to 9 inches on the western slopes of the Cascades
and generally less than an inch farther inland. The desert Southwest--Arizona
and nearby portions of neighboring States continued rainless. The first major
snow of the season hit the northern Great Plains and the Great Lakes region.
Ironwood, Michigan, received 18 inches with totals ranging downward to 7 inches
in northern Illinois, and to 1 to 3 inches in northern Missouri.
TEMPERATURE: The coldest weather of the season came to the Pacific Northwest
with daily maximums in the 40's and 50's. The Southwest continued warmer than
normal. Brisk southerly winds over the East sent temperatures into the 60's and
70's early in the week. Cold air surges hit mid-America early and late in the
week, dropping temperatures 40° or more. Goodland, Kansas, registered 76° Monday
afternoon and 28° by midnight Tuesday. Extensive cloudiness prevented the
temperatures from falling below the 30's over much of the Plains. Subfreezing
temperatures occurred in the southern Appalachians and much of the Piedmont;
Augusta, Georgia, registered 30° Sunday morning. Maximums in the 70's, however,
occurred from the southwestern deserts to Florida. At the end of the week, a new
surge of cold air and northerly winds swept southward across the Plains. (Summary
supplied by Environmental Data Service, ESSA).
Weather continued from page 968.
SURVEY METHODS
Selected References 1962*
Part IV
Additional copies of Parts I through IV of this bibliography are available from
Survey and Detection Operations.
POPULATION MEASUREMENT
BANKS, C. J. and BROWN, E. S. 1962. A comparison of methods of estimating
population density of adult sunn pest, Eurygaster integriceps Put. (Hemiptera,
Scutelleridae) in wheat fields. Ent. Expt. Appl. 5:255-260.
BOYER, W. P., WARREN, L. O. and LINCOLN, C, 1962. Cotton insect scouting in
Arkansas. Ark. Agr. Expt. Sta. Bul. 656, 40 pp.
DUFFEY, E. 1962. A population study of spiders in limestone grassland; de-
scription of study area, sampling methods and population characteristics. J.
Anim. Ecol. 31(3) :571-599.
Great Britain
DUMAS, B. A., BOYER, W. P. and WHITCOMB, W. H. 1962. Effect of time of day on
surveys of predaceous insects in field crops. Fla. Ent. 45(3):121-128. Ref.
EDWARDS, R. L. 1962. The importance of timing in adult grasshopper surveys.
J. Econ. Ent. 55(2) :263-264,
HIRATA, S. 1962. Comparative studies on the population dynamics of important
lepidopterous pests on cabbage. Jap. J. Appl. Ent. & Zool. 6(3):200-207. Engl.
Sum,
KOBAYASHI, J. 1962. Studies on the spatial distribution and methods of
sampling for the assessment of population and damage of rice stem borers. Japan
Dept. Agr. Forest Develop. Bur. Plant Protect. Sect. Spec. Rpt. Pre-Exam. Blights
Harmful Insects 13, 82 pp., map. Ref. In Jap., Engl. Sum.
LECOMTE, J. 1962. Techniques for studying populations of insect pollinators.
Ann. de 1'Abeille 5(3) :201-213. In Fr. Translation No. 14415.
PARADIS, R. O. and LEROUX, E. J. 1962. A sampling technique for population and
mortality factors of the fruit-tree leaf roller, Archips argyrospilus (Wlk.)
(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), on apple in Quebec. Canad. Ent. 94(6) :561-573. Refs.
SATCHELL', J. E. and MOUNTFORD, M. D. 1962. A method of assessing caterpillar
populations on large forest trees, using a systemic insecticide. Ann. Appl. Biol.
50 (3) :443-450. Refs.
STEVENS, R. E. and STARK, R. W. 1962. Sequential sampling for the lodgepole
needle miner, Evagora milleri. J. Econ. Ent. 55(4) :491-494.
WADA, Y. 1962. Studies on the population estimation for insects of medical
importance. II. A method of estimating the population size of larvae of Aedes
togoi in the tide-water rock pool. Endemic Dis. Bul. (Nagasaki Univ.) 4(2):141-
* Additional citations for 1963 - 1966 are included at the end of the 1962
listing
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WATT, K. E. F, 1962. Use of mathematics in population ecology. Ann. Rev. Ent.
7:243-260.
WILLIAMS, T. R. and OBENG, L. 1962. A comparison of two methods of estimating
changes in Simulium larval populations, with a description of a new method. Ann.
Trop. Med. and Parasitol. 56(3) :359-361.
REARING
CALLAHAN, P. S. 1962. Techniques for rearing the corn earworm, Heliothis zea.
J. Econ. Ent. 55(4) :453-457.
CHUMAKOVA, B. M. 1962. Experiments in rearing a predatory beetle, Cryptolaemus
montrouzieri Muls. on artificial diet. Zeszyty Prob. Postepow Nauk Roln. 35:195-—
200. In Rus., Ger. Sum.
DAMODAR, P., WAL, Y. C, and PERTI, S. L. 1962. A note on laboratory culturing
of bed-bugs. Indian J. Malariol. 16(3) :227-230.
Cimex lectularius
DAVID, W. A. L. and GARDINER, B. O. C, 1962. Observations on the larvae and
pupae of Pieris brassicae (L.) in a laboratory culture. Bul. Ent. Res. 53(2) :417-
436.
DUTKY, S. R., THOMPSON, J. V. and CANTWELL, G, E. 1962. A technique for mass
rearing the greater wax moth (Lepidoptera: Galleriidae). Ent. Soc. Wash. Proc.
64(1) :56-58. ‘
Galleria mellonella
FRINGS, H. and FRINGS, M. 1962. Simplified methods for laboratory maintenance
of saltatory Orthoptera. J. Econ. Ent. 55(6) :1019-1020.
GARCES, F. A. 1962. Note on a provision for the programming of environmental
temperature in small chambers. Agron. Lusitana 24(4) :301-306. In Por., Engl. Sum.
GETZIN, L. W. 1962. Mass rearing of virus-free cabbage loopers on an arti-
ficial diet. J. Insect Path. 4(4) :486-488.
Trichoplusia ni
GLASS, E. H. and HERVEY, G, E. R, 1962. Continuous rearing of the red-banded
leaf roller, Argyrotaenia velutinana. J. Econ. Ent. 55(3) :336-340.
HASKINS, K. P. F. 1962. A new system for rearing the American cockroach,
Entomologist 95(1184) :27-29.
Periplaneta americana
JOHNSON, N. E, 1962. Rearing of Douglas-fir beetle broods in waxed slabs. Ent.
Soc. Amer. Ann. 55(6) :659-663. Refs.
KIRKPATRICK, T. H. 1962. Methods of rearing Heliothis species, and attempted
crossbreeding. Queensl. J. Agr. Sci. 19(4) :565-566. Ref.
MARSHALL, V. G. and KEVAN, D. K. M, 1962, Preliminary observations on the
biology of Folsomia candida Willem, 1902 (Collembola: Isotomidae). Canad. Ent.
94 (6) :575-586.
MCDONALD, W. A. 1962. A technique for rearing myiasis-producing fly larvae.
Ent. Soc. South. Africa J. 25(1):149.
Cordylobia anthropophaga
MCGINNIS, A. J. and KASTING, R, 1962. A method of rearing larvae of the wheat
stem sawfly Cephus cinctus Nort. (Hymenoptera: Cephidae), under artificial
conditions. Canad. Ent. 94(6) :573-574. Refs.
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MEISTER, G, 1962. Biological observations of Musca domestica L. during labor-
atory rearing. (A contribution to the problem of standardization of rearing
methods). Z. £. Tropmed. u. Parasitol. 13(1):102-133. In Ger., Engl. Sum.
MELLER, H. 1962. Comparative observations on the biology of Anopheles
atroparvus and Anopheles stephensi under laboratory conditions. Z. f. Tropmed. u.
Parasitol. 13(1):80-102. In Ger., Engl. Sum.
Includes rearing techniques
MITTLER, T, E, and DADD, R. H. 1962. Artificial feeding and rearing of the
aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer), on a completely defined synthetic diet. Nature
(London) 195 (4839) :404,.
MOORE, I. 1962. Further investigations on the artificial breeding of the olive
fly--Dacus oleae Gmel.--under aseptic conditions. Entomophaga 7(1) :53-57.
NEWMAN, A. 1962. Rearing Macrothylacia rubi L. (Lep., Lasiocampidae). Ent.
Gaz. 13(2):105.
PIELOU, D. P. 1962. Note on an escape-proof method for rearing and handling
Drosophila melanogaster Meig. Canad. J. Zool. 40(2) :365-367.
VANDERZANT, E. S., RICHARDSON, C. D. and FORT, S. W., JR. 1962. Rearing of the
bollworm on artificial diet. J. Econ. Ent. 55(1):140.
EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES
BAILEY, S. F., ELIASON, D. A., and ILTIS, W. G, 1962. Some marking and
recovery techniques in Culex tarsalis Coq. flight studies. Mosquito News 22(1):
1-10.
BAR-ZEEV, M. 1962, A simple technique for obtaining standard numbers of newly
hatched mosquito larvae. Mosquito News 22(2) :171-175.
Particularly Aedes aegypti
BATRA, H. N. and SARUP, S. 1962. Technique of mass-breeding of the painted
bug, Bagrada cruciferarum Kirk. (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Indian Oilseeds J.
(Hyderabad). 6(2):135-143. Fig. Refs.
BJEGOVIC, P. S. 1962. A new method of rearing the egg-parasite of the gypsy
moth, Ooencyrtus kuwanae How. Arh. Poljopr. Nauke (Belgrade) 15(48) :105-113.
Refs. In Serbo-Croat., Engl. Sum.
DENNIS, N. M. and DECKER, R. W. 1962. A method and machine for detecting
living internal insect infestation in wheat. J. Econ. Ent. 55(2) :199-203.
EDDY, G. W., ROTH, A. R, and PLAPP, F, W., JR. 1962. Studies on the flight
habits of some marked insects. J. Econ. Ent. 55(5) :603-607.
EVERETT, T. R. and RAY, J. O. 1962. The utility of sealed punctures for
studying fecundity and egg laying by the boll weevil. J. Econ. Ent. 55(5) :634-
636.
HAZELTINE, W. E, 1962, A new insect clearing technique. Kans. Ent. Soc. J.
35 (1) :165-166,
KELLOGG, F. E, and WRIGHT, R, H, 1962. The olfactory guidance of flying
insects. III. A technique for observing and recording flight paths. Canad. Ent.
94(5) :486-493.
Using various photographic methods; describes cages
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KIRKPATRICK, R. L. 1962. Rubber-bulb aspirators to handle minute insects.
J. Econ. Ent. 55(3):411.
KULMAN, H. M. and HODSON, A. C. 1962. A sampling unit for the jack-pine bud-
worm, Choristoneura pinus. J. Econ. Ent. 55(5) :801-802.
LASTER, M. L. and FURR, R. E. 1962. A simple technique for recovering insects
from sorghum heads in insecticide tests. J. Econ. Ent. 55(5):798.
MCMURTRY, J. A. and SCRIVEN, G. T, 1962. The use of agar media in transporting
and rearing phytoseiid mites. J. Econ. Ent. 55(3) :412-414.
MOUCHA, J. 1962. Collecting methods and preparation techniques for horse
flies. Angew. Parasitol. 3(3/4):90-93. In Ger., Engl. Sun.
Tabanidae
NICHOLLS, C. F. 1962. A machine for changing the positions of a pair of
directional light-traps to eliminate positional effects. Canad. Ent. 94(2) :200-
204,
OLDERSHAW, D. H. 1962. Some techniques in insect photography. Ent. Soc. Brit.
Columbia Proc. 59:51-52,.
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ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1967
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
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Volume 17 November 10, 1967 Number 45
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
GREENBUG damaging small grain in central Nebraska. (p. 985).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER lighter in corn than for past 5 years in southern New
Mexico. (p. 985).
BOLL WEEVIL entering hibernation in high numbers in Alabama. (p. 986).
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH generally severe in nurseries throughout southeastern
Virginia. (p. 988).
Detection
Distribution of CLOVER HEAD WEEVIL in Missouri. (p. 986). SOUTHERN HOUSE
MOSQUITO reported for first time in Nevada. (p. 988).
For new county records see page 990.
Special Reports
Estimated Losses and Production Costs Attributed to Insects and Related
Arthropods in 19 States for 1966. (pp. 991-1007).
Preparation of Notes for Cooperative Economic Insect Report. (p. 1008).
Reports in this issue are for week ending November 3 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
Special Insects of Regional Significance..............2+2+eseeeee p00000 50 c0 000 SS
Insects Affecting
Corn, Sorghum, Sugarcane.......... .985 Beans and Peas............. 500000887
Sime CRANES 5 go0cccvdcKddd0DDDDDDOOD 985 Deciduous Fruits and Nuts........ 987
Turf, Pastures, Rangeland.......... 985 SiMe ItIl wrreMalwSoocaacao000 ga00c0adga0c0 987
Forage LegumeS..........ceeeeereece 986 OMA MEMsAIS 5 oo600000ddG0000000000 987
Cotton....... pOoboeoODOODN ODD DOD OOOO 986 Forest and Shade Trees...........988
Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers..... ---987 WEIN fac /AnsliMneS>ooggccoon0dG0000000 988
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Beneficial InSects.........essceverecrerrcresccs o000000 gobodgooOD0 Go000000000000 989
Federal and State Plant Protection ProgramsS...........ccccecccrscrcerererevees 989
Light Trap Collections. ......- eee e cece eee ee eee eee e sree eeeccces 900000000000 . 989
Hawaii Insect Report.............. go0o0adDD000D DN SOON D0 peo co ood eos nado OD0d00000 990
INSIGLOIG IDB WAWONNG 60000 00000000000000000500000000000 000000000 000000000000000000 990
Estimated Losses and Production Costs Attributed to Insects and Related
Arthropods in 19 States for 1966..........- eee cree eee rcr eee scsrercccres ~. 991
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WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 6
HIGHLIGHTS: Winter temperatures spread over central and eastern United States
and the first snow of the season fell from the Rockies to the Appalachians.
PRECIPITATION: Early in the week, widespread rains soaked a 22-State area from
the upper Great Lakes to Texas and eastward to the Appalachians. Violent winds
and heavy rains battered the lower Mississippi River Valley while tornadoes and
waterspouts pounded areas along the middle gulf coast. One of the worst tornadoes
killed 2 persons, injured 200, and caused extensive property damage in the Gulfport,
Mississippi, area on Monday, October 30. At midweek, heavy snow fell in the
central Rockies and nearby portions of the Plains. By Thursday evening, 26 inches
covered the ground at Berthoud Pass west of Denver. Light snow fell as far east
as Springfield, Missouri, and as far south as the Texas Panhandle. The first
general snow of the season occurred in Montana with light flurries in North Dakota.
Snow in South Dakota ranged from 8 inches in the Black Hills to light flurries in
eastern sections. Weekend snow squalls dumped from 1 to 2 feet of snow in north-
eastern Ohio and western New York and snow mixed with rain fell from Arkansas to
the central Appalachians. Rain fell along the northern Pacific coast during the
first half of the week. Totals ranged from 1 to 4 inches along the coast to
light sprinkles 200 miles inland. The Great BaSin and the southwestern deserts
continued dry.
Weather continued on page 990.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - INDIANA - Fall survey showed 10.9 percent of plants
infested. Infestation 1.7 percent higher than in 1966. (Huber). KANSAS - Fall
survey in northeast, north-central, east-central, and central districts showed
damage very light for second year in field corn. (Simpson et al.). CALIFORNIA -
Larvae of this species and Spodoptera frugiperda medium on 4 acres of sweet anise
at Bloomington, San Bernardino County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - INDIANA - Fall survey showed infestations
8.9 percent below those of 1966 in Southern quarter of State. Percent infested
plants: 42.2 light, 19.1 moderate, 3.1 Severe. (Huber). MISSISSIPPI - Alates
light on winter wheat, oats, and rye adjacent to harvested or ripe corn in Yazoo
and Oktibbeha Counties. (Pitre). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 5 per linear foot on Greer
County wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - NEBRASKA - Remains damaging in central area; up
to 800 per foot on Franklin County wheat. (Keith). KANSAS - Heavy in Logan County
wheat field. (Nelson). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 2.5 per linear foot on Greer County
wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Survey negative in northwest area wheat.
(Boyer).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on alfalfa at
Escondido, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Increasing on alfalfa
in Salt River Valley, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - Up to 5 per
10 sweeps on alfalfa in occasional northeast area field. (Simpson). ARKANSAS -
Survey negative in northwest area. (Boyer). VIRGINIA - Ranged 5-35 per 10 sweeps
on alfalfa in Montgomery, Roanoke, and Botetourt Counties. (Isakson).
TOBACCO BUDWORM (Heliothis virescens) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium on 1,000
jacaranda nursery plants at Ontario, San Bernardino County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (OStrinia nubilalis) - INDIANA - Fall survey showed 24.4 per-
cent of corn plants infested in Southern quarter of State. (Huber). ALABAMA -
Old larvae medium, 1-3 in every fifth stalk; much damage to 6-acre field of late
corn at Millbrook, Elmore County. (Goree et al.).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - NEW MEXICO - Numbers in corn
much lighter than past 5 yearS in Southern counties; no larvae found in Farmington
area, San Juan County. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
SMALL GRAINS
BROWN WHEAT MITE (Petrobia latens) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 20 per foot of row on
Jackson and Greer County wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
A WIREWORM (Melanotus sp.) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate to Severe in isolated wheat fields
in Cotton County. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
SOUTHERN CHINCH BUG (Blissus insularis) - CALIFORNIA - Light to medium on St.
Augustine grass lawns in Whittier, Los Angeles County, and in La Habra, Orange
County. Orange County is new county record. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A FLEA BEETLE (Chaetocnema sp.) - CALIFORNIA - Adults light on dichondra nursery
stock at Vista, San Diego County. Destructive to dichondra in southern part of
State this season. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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A BILLBUG (Sphenophorus venatus vestitus) - KANSAS - Collected July 19, 1967, in
Crawford County for a new county record; also collected in Johnson County during
July. (Brussell).
FORAGE LEGUMES
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - CALIFORNIA - Larval damage heavy on alfalfa
at Oroville, Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Averaged 40 per 100
sweeps on Pinal County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CLOVER HEAD WEEVIL (Hypera meles) - MISSOURI - Distribution study conducted by
R. E. Munson and W. R. Enns, aSSisted by W. S. Craig and L. R. Hanning. Specimen
from Pike County dated May 30, 1949, in
Distribution of Clover Head Weevil collection of W. S. Craig. No records
in Missouri in literature of this species in State.
Collected during 1967 in 17 counties in
all crop reporting districts of State
except northwest district; now known
from 22 counties. (Munson). Female
Specimen in U.S. National Museum collected
by W. S. Craig at Vera, Pike County, May
15, 1949. Det. by R. E. Warner. This
is first apparent literature record for
State. See map at left. (ARS).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) -
VIRGINIA - Larvae 10-30 per 10 sweeps on
alfalfa in Montgomery, Roanoke, and
Botetourt Counties. (Isakson). MISSIS-
SIPPI - Larval surveys in Oktibbeha
County alfalfa negative. (Dinkins).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica
undecimpunctata howardi) = VIRGINIA -
Adults 2-8 per 10 Sweeps on alfalfa in
Montgomery, Roanoke, and Botetourt
Counties. (Isakson).
Yj/A,. Known infested counties
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on alfalfa at Escondido,
San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 30 per 10 sweeps on
Tillman County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Less than 10 per 100 Sweeps
on northwest area alfalfa. (Boyer). VIRGINIA - Ranged 5-100 per 10 Sweeps on
alfalfa in Montgomery, Roanoke, and Botetourt Counties. (Isakson).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Counts per 100
sweeps in alfalfa by county: Maricopa 400; Pinal 290; Yuma 150 in Yuma Valley.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 12 per 10 sweeps on Tillman County
alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Moderate, 30 adults in 50 sweeps of
Oktibbeha County alfalfa. (Dinkins).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 150 per 100 Sweeps on Maricopa County
alfalfa and 60 per 100 sweeps in Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) -— ALABAMA - Adults heavy, 1-5 per square, in
fields examined in Elmore and Montgomery Counties. Adults, pupae, and larvae
very heavy in late bolls; emerging as bolls open. Puncture counts heavy. High
numbers of weevils entering hibernation in all areas. (McQueen).
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POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
PEPPER WEEVIL (Anthonomus eugenii) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae and pupae heavy in pepper
plantings at Oceanside, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus marianae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on eggplant at Bloom-
-ington, San Bernardino County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
BEANS AND PEAS
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE (Epilachna varivestis) - ALABAMA - Large numbers entered hiber-
nation throughout State due to heavy buildup late in season. (McQueen).
PINK SCAVENGER CATERPILLAR (Sathrobrota rileyi) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy in
crowns of bush beans at Vista, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Mayes County pecan
trees. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Damage light to moderate in pecan
orchards in Oktibbeha and Lamar Counties. (Dinkins). ALABAMA - Larvae 1-5 per
pecan Shuck under trees examined in Elmore, Montgomery, and Lee Counties.
(McQueen).
A TEPHRITID FLY (Rhagoletis suavis) - PENNSYLVANIA - Infested nearly 100 percent
of Persian walnutS on central area trees in early October. Infestation of black
walnut and butternut increased this year. (Gesell).
WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis completa) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae of this species and
Lonchaea sp. heavy in nut husks at Yuba City, Sutter County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Light on pecans in Choctaw and Mayes
Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA - Larvae entering ground to pupate in
Elmore, Lee, St. Clair, and Geneva Counties. (Reynolds et al.).
TWIG GIRDLER (Oncideres cingulata) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on Mayes County pecans;
medium in Kay and Cleveland Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Active past
2-3 weeks in northwest area. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
SMALL FRUITS
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium, feeding on straw-
berry leaves in commercial planting at Oceanside, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop.
Rpt.).
A LEAFHOPPER (Erythroneura elegantula) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs and adults heavy on
grapevines at Chico, Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ORNAMENTALS
ORANGE TORTRIX (Argyrotaenia citrana) - CALIFORNIA - Medium on azalea nursery
stock at Lodi, San Joaquin County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A LEAF BEETLE (Hemisphaerota cyanea) - SOUTH CAROLINA - Infested palmetto trees in
entire area of Sullivans TISland and the Isle of Palms in Charleston County during
September. (Nettles et al.).
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ARMORED SCALES - FLORIDA - Phenacaspis cockerelli adults moderately damaged leaves
on 30 percent of 100 European fan palms (Chamaerops sp.) at nursery in Dover,
Hillsborough County. Aonidiella citrina adults severely damaged leaves on 23
percent of 85 Queens bird-of-paradise (Strelitizia reginae) plants at Brandon,
Hillsborough County. (Simmons, Oct. 26-27). This is a new Department of Plant
Industry host record. (Fla. Coop. Sur.). All stages of Lepidosaphes beckii and
Chrysomphalus dictyospermi moderate to severe on leaves and bark of 30 Russian-
Olives plants inspected at department store in Melbourne, Brevard County. (Levan,
Oct. 25). Plants quarantined; will probably be burned. A new Department of
Plant Industry host record for L. beckii. (Fla. Coop. Sur.). VIRGINIA -
Pinnaspis aspidistrae very common on liriope at Richmond, Midlothian, Franklin,
Virginia Beach, and Newport News. (Weidhaas, Oct. 25-27).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) - VIRGINIA - Damage generally
severe throughout southeastern area nurseries. Limited observations showed
numerous pupae, no larvae. (Weidhaas, Oct. 25-27).
APHIDS - ALABAMA - Mostly Eulachnus spp., building up on pine throughout State;
1-10 per branch of loblolly pine on lawns and streets in Lee County. (McQueen).
A FALSE SPIDER MITE (Brevipalpus pini) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on pines at Palermo,
Butte County, (Call. iCcoopmmRptE).
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - NEW MEXICO - Populations and webs abundant in
Mesilla and Pecos Valleys. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.). Few webs in shade trees in Rio
Arriba and San Juan Counties. (Heninger).
AN ERIOPHYID MITE (Nalepella tsugifoliae) - VIRGINIA - Increasing (light to mod—
erate) on eastern hemlock in Richmond area where scarce during midsummer.
(Weidhaas, Oct. 25-27).
MAN AND ANIMALS
SOUTHERN HOUSE MOSQUITO (Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus) - NEVADA - Collections
from Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, Clark County, recently identified. Female
collected May 11, 1960, one larva in July 1965, and 7 larvae in 1967. Det. by
R. C. Bechtel, verified by H. C. Chapman in 1967. This is first record for
State. (Bechtel).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 56 cases reported in U.S.
October 29-November 4 as follows: TEXAS - Bandera 1, Blanco 1, Brewster 1,
Caldwell 1, Comal 2, Dimmit 2, Edwards 5, Gillespie 3, Gonzales 1, Guadalupe 1,
Hamilton 1, Hays 3, Kendall 2, Kerr 3, Kimble 1, Kinney 2, Llano 1, Mason 5,
Maverick 3, Medina 2, Real 2, Uvalde 4, Val Verde 3, Webb 2, Zavala 2.
CALIFORNIA - Imperial 2. Total of 356 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone
in Republic of Mexico as follows: Baja California 3, Territorio sur de Baja
California 68, Sonora 24, Chihuahua 84, Coahuila 137, Nuevo Leon 12, Tamaulipas
28. Total of 75 cases reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone
is area where eradication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-
sustaining population in U.S. Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas
70,440,000, Arizona 370,000, California 200,000, Mexico 45,359,600. (Anim.
Health Div.).
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STORED PRODUCTS
PINK SCAVENGER CATERPILLAR (Sathrobrota rileyi) - ALABAMA - Larvae ranged 1-15
in nearly all corn ears examined in Elmore, Montgomery, and Crenshaw Counties.
(McQueen).
INDIAN-MEAL MOTH (Plodia interpunctella) - NEW MEXICO - Larvae and adults common
in feed storage areas checked in Chaves County during khapra beetle inspections.
(Mathews).
DARKLING BEETLES (Tribolium spp.) - NEW MEXICO - Larvae and adults of T. confusum
common in feed storage areaS checked in Chaves County during khapra beetle —
inspections. (Mathews). IOWA - T. castaneum collected from one steel bin of old
shelled corn in Story County. Most stored Shelled corn observed in Polk, Jasper,
and Story County areas appeared clean and free of insects. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
RICE WEEVIL (Sitophilus oryzae) - ALABAMA - Adults ranged 1-10 per ear in 25-50
percent of late corn ears in Elmore, Montgomery, and Crenshaw Counties. (McQueen).
SQUARE-NECKED GRAIN BEETLE (Cathartus quadricollis) - ALABAMA - Some adults in
many ears of corn in Elmore, Montgomery, and Crenshaw Counties. (McQueen).
VETCH BRUCHID (Bruchus brachialis) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in vetch from milling
establishment in north-central area. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - ARIZONA - Average counts per 100 sweeps in alfalfa, 380 in Maricopa
County, 40 in Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
GREEN LACEWINGS (Chrysopa spp.) - ARIZONA - Building up on alfalfa; 80 per 100
Sweeps in Pinal County, 40 in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - NEVADA - Collected 344 males and 10
females in sex Ture and sex Ture-argon light traps in Pahrump Valley, Nye County,
August 7 through October 25. Trap complement on 2,200 acres of cotton varied
6-8 during period. Collected 2 males in sex lure traps early in season in Moapa
Valley, Clark County, where no cotton grown this year. (Nev. Coop. Rpt.).
ARIZONA - Averaged 4 exit holes plus reinfestation of 5 larvae per unopened boll
in 16-acre field at Safford, Graham County. Infestation variable in long and short
staple cotton in Graham County. Fields 33 percent infested at Salome, Yuma County.
Exit holes in 10-70 percent of unopened bolls in Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
NEW MEXICO - Heavy frost killed cotton in southern counties; small green bolls
decomposing. Most larvae in small green bolls dead in Dona Ana County fields
checked. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
LIGHT TRAP COLLECTIONS
FLORIDA - Gainesville - 11/1, BL - Armyworm (Pseudaletia unipuncta) 14, black
cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) 5, fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) 1. MISSIS-
SIPPI - Stoneville - 10727-11/3, BL, 35-81°F, precip. 0.75 — Armyworm 67, beet
armyworm (S. exigua) 100, black cutworm 80, cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) 1,
corn earworm (Heliothis zea) 17, fall armyworm 42, granulate cutworm (Feltia
subterranea) 99, variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia) 1, yellow-striped armyworm
(Prodenia ornithogalli) 4. TEXAS - Waco — 10728-1173, BL - Armyworm 929, beet
armyworm 13, black cutworm 4, cabbage looper 11, corn earworm 18, fall armyworm
159, granulate cutworm 107, tobacco budworm (H. virescens) 4, variegated cutworm
185, yellow-striped armyworm 230. Pe NT a Bae
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pasture - All stages of a PYRAUSTID MOTH (Herpetogramma licarsisalis) very
Tight on pasture grasses recovering from heavy damage at Kualoa Ranch, Oahu. No
controls applied but birds, predators, and parasites in area. (Au). Adults,
grubs, and damage of a BILLBUG (Sphenophorus venatus vestitus) very light on
Kikuyu grass pastures at Haiku, Kaupakalua, Makawao, Pukalani, Kula, and Ulupal-
akua on Maui. (Miyahira).
Vegetables - MELON FLY (Dacus cucurbitae) larvae heavy in squash fruits at
Holualoa, Hawaii Island, at 4,500 feet; adults noticeable in area. (Yoshioka).
Man and Animals - LONG-LEGGED ANT (Anoplolepis longipes) caused much annoyance to
residents at Hilo and Kapoho on Hawaii ISland. (Yoshioka).
Beneficial Insects - Adults and nymphs of a predacious CAPSID BUG (Cyrtorhinus
Tividipennis), an introduced egg sucker, moderate in corn planthopper (Peregrinus
maidis) infestation on field corn at Kualoa, Oahu. (Au).
Miscellaneous Pests - A PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma) moderate to heavy
on jade-vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) throughout Hilo, Hawaii Island; adults
moderate on lima bean at Wailuku, Maui. (Yoshioka, Ah Sam). MEXICAN LEAF ROLLER
(Amorbia emigratella) heavy, causing defoliation and dieback of trefoil (Lotus
sp.) at Volcano Experiment Station on Hawaii Island; several adults noticed.
(Yoshioka). GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL (Achatina fulica) adults and juveniles heavy in
wild and residential areas at Kahului and Wailuku, Maui. (Miyahira).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
CLOVER HEAD WEEVIL (Hypera meles) - Specimens collected in 1949 determined
during distribution Survey. Known to occur in 22 counties. (p. 986).
SOUTHERN HOUSE MOSQUITO (Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus) - NEVADA - Female
collected in 1960 and larvae collected in 1965 and 1967 determined by R. C.
Bechtel and confirmed by H. C. Chapman in 1967. (p. 988).
New County Records
SOUTHERN CHINCH BUG (Blissus insularis) - CALIFORNIA - Orange County. (p. 985).
A BILLBUG (Sphenophorus venatus vestitus) - KANSAS - Crawford County. (p. 986).
TEMPERATURE: Winter cold pushed steadily southward and eastward throughout the
week covering the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, the Northeast, and the Deep
South. Subzero temperatures occurred in portions of the central Rockies. Laramie,
Wyoming, registered -16° Friday morning. The northern Plains turned cold early
in the week and by the weekend most of the East had experienced the coldest .
weather since last March. Freezing temperatures extended almost to the gulf
coast and to the southern half of the Atlantic coast. Temperatures over much of
the Plains averaged 10° to 13° below normal. Temperatures over Florida and New
England averaged above normal in spite of the weekend cold. Temperatures also
averaged above normal in the Far West. (Summary supplied by Environmental Data
Service, ESSA.)
Weather continued from page 984.
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
ESTIMATED LOSSES AND PRODUCTION COSTS ATTRIBUTED TO
INSECTS AND RELATED ARTHROPODS - 1966
Introduction
Prior to last year insect loss estimates were published in the Cooperative
Economic Insect Report as individual reports. An attempt has been made for the
second year to condense loss estimates from the various States into a single
report. This gives a more meaningful and better overall picture of the crop
losses. The data has been compiled from the crop loss estimates submitted from
19 States. The entomologists responsible for the 1966 estimates and their
respective States are listed below.
W. P. Boyer Arkansas
L. E. Jenkins Colorado
G. Y. Funasaki Hawaii
C. E. White Illinois
R. J. Huber Indiana
J. H. Simpson Kansas
W. C. Harding, Jr. Maryland
R. Flaskerd Minnesota
D. L. Keith Nebraska
S. R. Race New Jersey
G. L. Nielsen New Mexico
W. J. Brandvik North Dakota
D. C. Arnold Oklahoma
P. A. Jones South Dakota
R. P. Mullett Tennessee
F. W. Parker Texas
O. W. Isakson Virginia
M. S. Conrad Wisconsin
W. D. Marks Wyoming
Copies of the report were sent to the States involved for review prior to publi-
cation. Some suggestions for improvement were made.
Separates of this report are available from Survey and Detection Operations.
U.S. Dept. Agr.
Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt.
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Preparation of Notes for Coopérative Economic Insect Report
Requests have been received relative to the type of information desired for the
Cooperative Economic Insect Report and suggestions made for revision in the format.
The report will be reorganized on a principal crop basis. This will simplify
present format and make the material more accessible and useful. It is hoped
this approach will also stimulate greater participation by pointing out lack of
reporting on individual crop problems. Efforts will be made to evaluate and pre-
sent the information in ways to make it more useful in insect control.
Forecasting statements will be developed wherever field reports Support such ac-—
tion. Reporters are encouraged to include this vitally important information in
their notes. Emphasis of the Cooperative Economic Insect Report will be on the
important insect problems of a regional nature, notes on routine insect occurrence
will be kept to a minimum. Routine notes submitted on common insects will be
added to the National insect files as warranted, however.
The following guidelines are suggested for preparation of notes. It is realized
that all of the information outlined will not be available in each Situation, but
give the following information when possible.
1. Common (if available) and scientific name of species involved. Stages
of insect involved. (If a taxonomic problem exists, it should be
noted).
2. Location (definite, recognized area within state, such as region,
county or town), date, name of observer or reporter. If note is for
period other than current reporting period, give date of observation.
3. Host involved, scope and extent of infestation in number of counties,
acres, trees, animals, etc. Also stage of host.
4. Quantitative evaluation of infestation according to recognized survey
methods. Where such methods are not available, give numerical data
such as number per linear foot, per plant, per sweep or per animal.
These data should be based on a representative sampling. An adjectival
rating should be accompanied by a numerical rating.
5. Estimation of extent of injury or damage.
6. Comparisons with previous infestations, outlook or predictions for
future infestations, unusual influences.
7. %Status of natural or applied control.
8. When reporting new State, United States, or North America records, in-
clude the above information insofar as applicable, as well as name of
taxonomist making determination.
Examples of notes including these data are as follows:
EUROPEAN RED MITE (Panonychus ulmi) - Egg populations have reached point
where protective sprays are warranted in 10 percent of apple orchards in
Knox County. Counts on June 30 showed 0 to 4.8 live mites per leaf and
0 to 37.6 eggs per leaf. Further increase and spread expected with
continued favorable weather. (Jackson, July 2).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - Oviposition and hatch practi-
cally complete in central counties. Fifty egg masses per 100 stalks in
northwest area. In southern counties, all corn 35 inches or taller, 70
to 100 percent infested with 2 to 22 larvae per stalk. Larvae from first
to third instar. (Smith).
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VOL. 17, No. 46 November 17, 1967
Coopera five
ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
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including the mailing list, should be sent to;
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Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 November 17, 1967 Number 46
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
GREENBUG damaging winter wheat in Tripp and Brule Counties, South Dakota; present
in 26 Texas Panhandle counties surveyed. (p. 1011).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER lighter than in 1966 in Iowa; heaviest in last 5 years in
northeast South Dakota. (p. 1011).
WHITE PEACH SCALE more widespread and damaging than for past 5-10 years in
southern Alabama. (p. 1013).
PURPLE SCALE at lowest October level in 10 years on Florida citrus. (p. 1013).
GRASSHOPPERS damaging winter wheat in Pennington County, South Dakota; populations
above normal in Southeast and northwest areas of Iowa. PINK BOLLWORM infestation
worst in 4 years throughout Texas. (p. 1015).
Detection
New State records include CLOVER SEED WEEVIL in Missouri (p. 1012) anda
EULOPHID WASP in Nebraska (p. 1015).
For new county records see page 1015.
Special Report
Bibliography on Cereal Leaf Beetle (OQulema melanopus (L.)). (p. 1017).
Reports in this issue are for week ending November 10 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 13
HIGHLIGHTS: Warm weather prevailed over the Far West, in the northern and central
Great Plains while cool weather persisted over the South and East until the
weekend. Rains fell in the Far Northwest and from Texas to the Great Lakes and
New England.
PRECIPITATION: There were two main precipitation areas. The Far Northwest
received their rains mostly late in the week. Three to five inches fell along
the Washington coast with lighter rains inland as far as western Montana. Snow
fell in the mountains. The other precipitation area extended from Texas to the
Great Lakes and New England. Rains were heaviest in central Texas where Taylor
received more than 5 inches. These "cold front" rains occurred late in the
week over the northern Plains and over the weekend along the southern edge of the
rainy belt. A few snow flurries were noted from northern Kentucky to Pennsylvania
early in the week and thunder showers occurred in Pennsylvania on Sunday. Wide
‘areas from California and Arizona to South Dakota and southern Minnesota received
no precipitation during the week. Another rainless area extended from Southern
Louisiana to southern New Jersey and southeastward to central Florida.
TEMPERATURE: Freezing temperatures were widespread early in the week. On Tuesday
morning, freezing weather occurred over. inland portions of Washington and Oregon,
the mountains in California, and eastward across the Southern States to northern
Florida where Tallahassee registered 30°. Many areas from the northern and
central Rockies to the Great Lakes registered temperatures from 10° to 20°. In
spite of the cold beginning, the West warmed rapidly and maximums in the 50's,
60's, and 70's were common by the weekend. Temperatures over the Great Basin
averaged up to 10° above normal. In the East, the cool weather presisted until
the week end. Daily minimums in the 20's were common in South Carolina until the
8th and Georgia reported one of the most persistent early season cold spells on
record. The cold beginning in the East was followed by a Sharp warming trend over
the weekend. Washington, D. C., registered 76 on Sunday. Notwithstanding
the mild weekend, most of the area from Texas to Michigan and eastward to the
Atlantic Ocean averaged cooler than normal. Coastal areas from northern Florida
to New England averaged 6° to 9° below normal. (Summary supplied by Environmental
Data Service, ESSA.)
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - MICHIGAN - Still flying at blacklight station
in Livingston County October 30 to November 5. (Newman).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - IOWA - Fall survey Showed infestation lower than
in 1966. Percent of corn ears Showing damage average 3.49 for State compared
Waliti BOS Wn WIG COWES 5 Imes, Oes 28).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Some decrease noted in wheat near
Winner, Tripp County, week ending October 27. Damage reported in winter wheat
near Chamberlain, Brule County, and near Platte, Charles Mix County. Some experi-
mental Spraying on small acreages near Winner. (Kantack, Nov. 3). Still abundant,
up to 100 aphids per plant, in winter wheat near Winner, Tripp County; several
acres of early planted wheat killed. (Jones). KANSAS - Unchanged in early planted
wheat in south-central, southwest, and west-central districts past 3 weeks; 2
Seott County fields heavily infested October 20 now destroyed. (Simpson). OKLA-
HOMA - Counts per linear foot in wheat by county: Tillman less than 2; Jackson
6; Harmon 7; Grady less than 3. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Survey continued
negative in northwest area. (Boyer). TEXAS - Found in all of 26 panhandle
counties surveyed October 23-November 3. Ranged 5-30 per row foot in Deaf Smith,
Oldham, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe, and Hall Counties; generally less than 20 per
row foot in other counties. Predators, mostly Hippodamia convergens and Nabis
ferus, in most counties. (Daniels).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - NEW MEXICO - Wingless and winged
forms averaged 0.25 teaSpoon per 25 Sweeps in alfalfa near Alameda, Bernalillo
County. (Heninger). ARKANSAS - Survey continues negative in northwest area.
(Boyer). MISSISSIPPI - Adults and nymphs light on Pontotoe County alfalfa.
(Dinkins).
TOBACCO BUDWORM (Heliothis virescens) - CALIFORNIA - Damage moderate to roses in
Shafter, Kern County.) (Call. Coopers Rpt.).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - SOUTH DAKOTA - Fall survey completed.
Populations decreased or remained light in south-central, southeast, east-central,
central, and north-central districts. Some increase in northeast district where
average of 155 larvae per 100 stalks heaviest in last 5 years; increase greatest
in Day, Grant, and Roberts Counties. (Jones). NEBRASKA - Numbers much lighter in
east, Southeast, and central districts than in 1966. (Keith). IOWA - Fall survey
showed borer populations lower in all districts than in 1966. Full-grown borers
collected in Boone County showed no infection of Perezia sp. (a protozoan disease).
@iowaslis int Octane 23))i-
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) ~ ALABAMA - Fall survey com-
pleted; negative in Montgomery, Elmore, and CrenShaw Counties. Previously reported
for first time in Jackson, Chilton, Autauga, and Lowndes Counties. Now known to
occur in 34 counties. (McQueen, Nov. 3).
CORN ROOTWORMS (Diabrotica spp.) - IOWA - Fall survey showed 8.08 percent of corn-
stalks lodged compared with 6.92 percent in 1966. (Iowa Ins. Inf., Oct. 23).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
AN OLETHREUTID MOTH (Bactra verutana chrysea) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy in nut-
grass in McFarland, Kern County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
BLACK CUTWORM (Agrotis ipsilon) - MICHIGAN - Still flying at blacklight station
in Livingston County October 30 to November 5. (Newman).
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FORAGE LEGUMES
CLOVER SEED WEEVIL (Miccotrogus picirostris) - MISSOURI - Adults swept from red
clover in Schuyler and Sullivan Counties July 18, 1967. This is a new State
record. Collected by R. E. Munson and L. R. Hanning. Det. by R. E. Warner.
(Munson).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged
4 per 10 sweeps on Tillman County alfalfa. (OKla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Light,
8-10 per 100 sweeps, in northwest area alfalfa. (Boyer).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Averaged 230 per
100 sweeps in Pinal County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Adult average
per 25 sweeps in alfalfa by county: Hidalgo 12 (Elson); Valencia 0-2 near Belen
(Heninger). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 9 per 10 sweeps on Tillman County alfalfa. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Active on warm days in northwest area alfalfa; 4-6 per
100 sweeps. (Boyer).
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - MISSISSIPPI - Adults and nymphs light to moderate
on Pontotoe and Oktibbeha County alfalfa. (Dinkins). ARKANSAS - Light, 10-15 per
100 sweeps, in northwest area alfalfa. (Boyer). NEW MEXICO - Mostly light to very
light in Chaves County alfalfa. (Mathews).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEW MEXICO - Averaged 18 adults per 25 sweeps in alfalfa
near Cotton City, Hidalgo County. (Elson). ARIZONA - Decreasing in Maricopa and
Pinal County alfalfa; average 70 per 100 sweeps. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Averaged 40 per 100 sweeps on
Maricopa County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - ALABAMA - High numbers of adults, larvae, and
pupae throughout State now deprived of all food several weeks earlier than normal;
all cotton killed by subfreezing temperatures in northern and central areas; low
temperatures may affect overwintering adults. (McQueen).
For Boll Weevil complex in California, see page 1015.
SUGARBEETS
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Damage moderate to young center
growth in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SALT-MARSH CATERPILLAR (Estigmene acrea) - ARIZONA - Damaging margins of many
fields in Maricopa County; aluminum barriers installed and several rows replanted.
Griz. Coop. Sur®)).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
TOBACCO FLEA BEETLE (Epitrix hirtipennis) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on eggplant
plantings in Arlington, Riverside County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Adults moderate on 80 acres of un-
treated cauliflower in Glendale area, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). ALA-
BAMA - Larvae light to moderate on commercial cabbage plantings in Mobile County.
(Vickery).
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IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - ALABAMA - Larvae light to moderate on
commercial cabbage plantings in Mobile County. (Vickery).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Young larvae ranged up to 200 per
100 sweeps in 200 acres of young carrots in Phoenix area, Maricopa County; controls
in progress. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Averaged 150 per
100 Sweeps in 200 acres of nearly mature carrots in Phoenix, Maricopa County.
CAciiz= ‘Coop. Sur.)
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
WHITE PEACH SCALE (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona) - ALABAMA - Heavy on peach, plum,
persimmon, Chinaberry, mulberry, and occaSionally mimosa in southern area; more
widespread and damaging than for past 5-10 years. (Deakle et al.).
CITRUS
Citrus Insect Situation in Florida - End of October - CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllocop-
truta oleivora) infested Teaves in 80 percent of groves (norm 67 percent); 64 per-
cent economic (norm 47 percent). Infested fruit in 76 percent of groves (norm 73
percent); 60 percent economic (norm 52 percent). Population decreased slightly
but still near record high October level. Further decrease expected, but will
continue above normal and in high range in most districts. All districts high.
TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi) infested 16 percent of groves (norm 24
percent); 7 percent economic (norm 7 percent). Population below normal and in
low range. Some heavy infestations starting to appear in scattered locations;
more expected. Highest district north. CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri)
infested 23 percent of groves (norm 31 percent); 6 percent economic (norm 8 per-
cent). Population still below normal and in low range. Expected increase will
lead to important infestations, eSpecially in young groves where rainfall scanty.
Highest districts west and north. GLOVER SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii) infested
69 percent of groves; 5 percent economic. Population Still Slightly below normal
but is increasing; will move to moderate range. Highest districts south, west,
and east. PURPLE SCALE (L. beckii) infested 42 percent of groves; less than 1
percent economic. Population at lowest October level in 10 years; will remain
uniformly low in all districts. YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) infested 60
percent of groves; 4 percent economic. Population less than average for recent
years and at low level. Slight increase expected, will lead to some important
infestations in scattered groves. Highest districts west and east. CHAFF SCALE
(Parlatoria pergandii) infested 38 percent of groves; 2 percent economic. Popula-
tion below normal and at low level. Slight increase expected. Highest district
south. AN ARMORED SCALE (Unaspis citri) in 11 percent of groves; most infestations
lighter at this time. WHITEFLIES increased to moderate level normal for October.
Slight additional increase expected. (W. A. Simanton (Citrus Expt. Sta., Lake
Alfred)).
ORNAMENTALS
A CHRYSAUGID MOTH (Galasa nigrinodis) - VIRGINIA - Larvae severely girdling English
boxwood in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and Blacksburg. Reported for
first time from Chesterfield and Montgomery Counties. (Weidhass, Isakson, Oct. 27).
NOCTUID MOTHS - FLORIDA - Spodoptera exigua and Trichoplusia ni extensively dam-
aging large commercial gladiolus farm at Ft. Myers, Lee County; S. exigua dominant.
(Cox, Nov. 1). Controls difficult due partly to pests under leaf sheaths at plant
base. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
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HEMISPHERICAL SCALE (Saissetia coffeae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on gardenia nursery
stock in San Diego, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Hemiberlesia lataniae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on camellias in San
Diego, San Diego County; prevalent in 1967. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.)
MEALYBUGS - CALIFORNIA - Pseudococcus obscurus heavy on rhododendron nursery stock
in Millbrae, San Mateo County; moderate on lotus nursery stock in San Diego, San
Diego County. Planococcus citri heavy on gardenia nursery stock in San Diego.
(Cals Coops RpEeDE
CHRYSANTHEMUM APHID (Macrosiphoniella sanborni) - IOWA - Heavy on greenhouse
chrysanthemums in Osage, Mitchell County. (lowa Ins. Sur.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
FALL WEBWORM (Hyphantria cunea) - NEW MEXICO - Moderate to heavy in Luna County;
completely defoliated Some poplar trees. (Hare).
TWIG GIRDLER (Oncideres cingulata) - TEXAS - Moderate to heavy on elm trees in
Brazos County. (TexaS Coop. Rpt.).
NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH (Rhyacionia frustrana) - TEXAS - Infested young pine
plantations in Dallas County. (Texas Coop. Rpt.).
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - TEXAS - Populations in Jefferson County during October: Culex
salinarius continued most numerous in Port Arthur area; Aedes vexans moSt numerous
in Beaumont area; Psorophora confinnis and Uranotaenia lowii decreaSing throughout;
Anopheles crucians not found in northern half; Aedes Sollicitans, A. taeniorhynchus,
Anopheles quadrimaculatus, and U. sapphirina preSent. CulisSeta inornata first
reported October 20 near Beaumont. (Thompson). LOUISIANA - Larvae collected in
Jefferson Parish October 27-November 2: A. vexans, A. crucians, Culex pipiens
quinquefasciatus, C. restuans, and C. salinarius. Light trap collections low,
C. Salinarius dominant. (Stokes). ~
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 22 cases reported in U.S. November
5-11 as follows: TEXAS - Bandera 2, Burnet 1, Comal 1, De Witt 1, Edwards 2,
Hays 25 Kerr 1) Kinney 2), Maverick 3); Real (ly iravas Gy Uvaiide: 1 Webb:
CALIFORNIA - Imperial 3. Total of 183 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone
in Republic of Mexico as follows: Territorio sur de Baja California 44, Sonora
5, Chihuahua 46, Coahuila 67, Nuevo Leon 6, Tamaulipas 15. Total of 23 cases
reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication
operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population in U.S.
Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 36,572,000, Arizona 100,000, California
470,000, Mexico 59,103,600. (Anim. Health Div.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - MISSISSIPPI - Ranged 10-12 per bull on 8 Black
Angus confined to pens in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - MISSISSIPPI - Ranged 40-50 per head on 30 beef
cattle in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Averaged less than 10 and 8
per head on cattle in Jackson and Tillman Counties, respectively. (Okla. Coop.
Sure):
WINTER TICK (Dermacentor albipictus) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 50 per drag and 10-25
per head on deer in Cherokee County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
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BENEFICIAL INSECTS
A EULOPHID WASP (Aphelinus semiflavus) - NEBRASKA - Specimens reared from sweet-—
clover aphid at Lincoln, Lancaster County, in January 1966 and October 1967.
Reared from Sweetclover aphid in Saunders County and from spotted alfalfa aphid
in Burt County in October 1967. This is a new State record. Det. by B. D. Burks.
(Manglitz, Schalk).
DAMSEL BUGS (Nabis spp.) - ARKANSAS - Active in alfalfa and wheat in northwest
area. (Boyer). ARIZONA - N. ferus increasing in Maricopa County alfalfa; 30 per
100 sweeps. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
GREEN LACEWINGS (Chrysopa spp.) - ARIZONA - Increasing in Pinal County alfalfa;
110 per 100 sweeps. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FEDERAL & STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - SOUTH DAKOTA - Damaging winter wheat in eastern Pennington County;
up to 12 rows destroyed in some fields; controls applied to field margins. (Burge).
IOWA - Counts higher than average in southeast and northwest areas. Favorable
weather for egg laying this fall makes potential threat for 1968 if weather dry
next May and June. (Iowa Ins. Inf., Oct. 23).
BOLL WEEVIL COMPLEX (Anthonomus grandis complex) - CALIFORNIA - Two larvae
collected in 16-acre cottonfield at Indio, Riverside County. This is a new county
record. This field is 102 miles northwest of Winterhaven, Imperial County, where
pest first found in State in 1965. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY (Ceratitis capitata) - FLORIDA - Survey negative Since
initial specimen found at Miami Beach, October 10, 1967. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - CALIFORNIA - Intensive survey revealed
second larval infeStation in San Joaquin Valley. Total of 4 larvae taken November
8 in same field in Comanche Point area, Kern County, where male taken October 20.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.). TEXAS - Increasing throughout State except in High Plains area.
Worst statewide infestation in 4 years. Most damaging in Trans-Pecos area of
western part of State. (Texas Coop. Rpt.). ARKANSAS - Larvae collected from gin
trash in following counties: Cleburne, Calhoun, Columbia, Howard, Little River,
Jefferson, Lafayette, Miller, Pulaski, and Union. Larvae taken from 6 gins in
Jefferson County for new county record. (Shotts).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
CLOVER SEED WEEVIL (Miccotrogus picirostris) - MISSOURI =+='Adults swept from red
clover in Schuyler and Sullivan Counties, July 18, 1967, by R. E. Munson and
iis Who IEVeMalie 5 IDES lene 5 I, WEWeNGIe, (Go, IMO),
A EULOPHID WASP (Aphelinus semiflavus) - NEBRASKA - Specimens reared from sweet-
clover aphid at Lincoln, Lancaster County, January 1966. Det. by B. D. Burks.
(jas iL@IL))
New County Records
A CHRYSAUGID MOTH (Galasa nigrinodis) - VIRGINIA - Chesterfield and Montgomery
Commies, Goo iw@ils))z
one WEEVIL COMPLEX (Anthonomus grandis complex) - CALIFORNIA - Riverside County.
jo JLOILS)) «
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - ARKANSAS - Jefferson County. (p. 1015).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pasture - A BILLBUG (Sphenophorus venatus vestitus) damage to Kikuyu grass
moderate at Paauilo, Hawaii ISland; grubs and adults readily detected. Adults
lightly scattered throughout ranch at Kahua, Hawaii Island; damage difficult to
detect due to dry conditions. (Yoshioka). A PYRAUSTID MOTH (Herpetogramma licar-
sisalis) spreading in all of Oahu. Damage very noticeable in parks, lawns, and _
golf courses; has fed on Bermuda grass, Kikuyu grass, Panama paspalum, Pangola
grass, California grass, Hilo grass, and Henrys crabgrass. Tichogramma sp.,
probably minutum, parasitized 90 percent of eggs collected at Hickam Air Force
Base; no evidence of eggs or parasites in area 6 weeks ago. (Shinbara et al.).
Vegetables - CARMINE SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus telarius) moderate to heavy on snap
beans and eggplants at Pearl City, Waianae, Waimanalo, and Kaaawa, on Oahu.
Strong winds hamper sprays. (Funasaki). VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga)
nymphs and adults moderate in snap bean planting at Maili, Oahu. Feeding damage
light on pods. (Kitagawa). MELON FLY (Dacus cucurbitae) adults light to moderate
on bitter melon at Maili and Waianae, Oahu. Larvae heavy in 75 percent of fruit
at Maili; unmarketable. Light oviposition injury at Waianae. (Nakao).
Forest and Shade Trees - All stages of BLACK TWIG BORER (Xylosandrus compactus)
heavy on Australian redcedar (Toona ciliata var. australiS) and neneleau (Rhus
chinensis var. sandwicensis) in Waiakea area of Hilo, Hawaii Island; dieback of
branchlets conspicuous. Neneleau is a new host record. (Yoshioka).
Man and Animals - During October on Oahu, 47 light traps caught 390 Aedes vexans
nocturnus (averaged 8.3 per trap) and 7,610 Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus
(averaged 162.0). Aedes low in all areas; Culex highest at Kailua, Kahuku, and
Haleiwa. (Mosq. Cont. Br., Dept. of Health).
Beneficial Insects - PUNCTURE-VINE STEM WEEVIL (Microlarinus lypriformis) larvae
heavy on puncture-vine (Tribulus cistoides) along beaches at Kihei, Maui; vines
dying. (Miyahira). A CECIDOMYIID MIDGE (Zeuxidiplosis giardi) and a KLAMATH-WEED
BEETLE (Chrysolina quadrigemina) increasing astablished areas on Klamath-weed at
Mt. Hualalai, Hawaii ISland; adults heavy far from original release site.
(Yoshioka).
Miscellaneous Pests - Poison bait for GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL (Achatina fulica) broad-
caSt by helicopter over local infestation at Kona, Hawaii Island, in mid-October;
spot treatment and second aerial broadcast will be made if necessary. (Yoshioka).
Adults of a LYGAEID BUG (Nysius sp.) very heavy on common purslane (Portulaca
oleracea) in sweet cornfield at Nanakuli, Oahu. (Shinbara). et
LIGHT TRAP COLLECTIONS
FLORIDA - Gainesville - 11/7, BL - Armyworm (Pseudaletia unipuncta) 2, black
cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) 2, granulate cutworm (Feltia subterranea) 1. SOUTH
CAROLINA - Charleston —- 10/30- 11/5, BL, 37-82°F, precip. 0.15 — Armyworm 220,
black cutworm 120, corn earworm (Heliothis zea) 8, fall armyworm (Spodoptera
frugiperda) 3, ganulate cutworm 2, variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia) 2,
yellow-striped armyworm (Prodenia ornithogalli) 2. TEXAS - Waco - 11/3-9, BL -
Armyworm 297, beet armyworm (S. exigua) 4, black cutworm 4, cabbage looper
(Trichoplusia ni) 3, fall armyworm 28, granulate cutworm 62, tobacco budworm
CH. virescens) 1, yellow-striped armyworm 4, variegated cutworm 27.
CORRECTIONS
CEIR 17(44):971 (Deciduous Fruits and Nuts), 974 (Insect Detection) - A SEED
CHALCID (Megastigmus pistaceae) Should read (Megastigmus pistaciae).
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Cooperative
ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
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Volume 17 November 24, 1967 Number 47
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
CORN EARWORM survey in Marion County, Alabama, Showed 10-100 percent of corn ears
damaged. Stalks girdled by SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER averaged 11 percent during
Same Survey. CORN LEAF APHID survey in Indiana showed numbers and damage heaviest
on record for State. (p. 1023).
VARIEGATED CUTWORM heavy on fall-planted alfalfa in south-central Arizona.
(p. 1024).
PECAN WEEVIL a problem in many north-central pecan-growing areas of Texas. CITRUS
RED MITE threatening over Yuma and Mesa citrus areas of Arizona. (p. 1025).
CHICKEN MITE heavy on caged layers in Mississippi and NORTHERN FOWL MITE heavy on
some flocks in Arkansas. (p. 1026).
Detection
For new county records see page 1028.
Reports in this issue are for week ending November 17 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK
MID-NOVEMBER TO MID-DECEMBER
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for mid-November to mid-December calls for
temperatures to average below seasonal normals over the eastern third of the
Nation with greatest departures in the Northeast. Above normal temperatures are
predicted for the western half of the country. In the intermediate unspecified
area, near normal temperatures with large fluctuations are indicated. Precipita-
tion is expected to be subnormal over most of the country lying east of the
Continental Divide, except for near to above normal amounts frequently in the
form of snow, from the Great Lakes eastward to New England. Above normal amounts
are anticipated over the Pacific Coast States and most of the Great Basin. [In
unspecified areas, near normal amounts are indicated.
Weather forecast given here is based on the official 30-day "Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
For Weather of the Week see page 1027.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ASTER LEAFHOPPER (Macrosteles fascifrons) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 3-30 per square
yard in wheat in Kingfisher, Garfield, and Major Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CORN EARWORM (Heliothis zea) - ALABAMA - Total of 14 cornfields throughout Marion
County routinely examined at 2-week intervals from July 12 through September 12
for abundance of and damage by southwestern corn borer. H. zea infestations
ranged 10-100 percent damaged ears; damage most noticeable at roasting-ear stage.
Infestation for all fields averaged 70 percent. (Estes, Callahan). CALIFORNIA -
Larvae moderate on celery in Oxnard, Ventura County; light to moderate on straw-
berry plantings in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - INDIANA - Fall survey completed in 12
districts with numbers and damage heaviest on record for State. Percent plants
infested by degree as follows: Light 30.3, moderate 28.0, severe 11.9. Light
infestations Similar to 1966. Moderate and severe infestations more than twice
as heavy as in 1966 on statewide basis. Large increase in moderate and severe
infestations occurred in northern three-quarters of State; moderate and severe
infestations lighter than in 1966. (Huber).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - OKLAHOMA - Counts per linear foot in wheat by
county: Tillman 2-5, Kiowa 0-2, and Major 0-15; light in Cleveland County wheat.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). KANSAS - Decreased slightly in north-central district past
3 weeks; ranged 25-75 per row foot in some fields in Rooks, Osborn, Phillips,
and Norton Counties; none in many fields. (Simpson). SOUTH DAKOTA - Counts per
40 feet of drill row in winter wheat at Clay County experiment station, 96
October 20 and 51 November 9. (Jones)
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - ARIZONA - Averaged 250 per 100
Sweeps in alfalfa in Yuma, Yuma County; increasing in Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop.
Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 25-100 per linear foot in young alfalfa meadow in Kiowa
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Remains very light in northwest area
with occasional specimen taken. (Boyer).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - ALABAMA - Total of 14 corn-
fields throughout Marion County routinely examined at 2-week intervals from July
12 through September 12. One larva found July 12. First girdled stalk found
August 12 in very late field. Only 2 of these 14 fields showed no infestation.
Infestation ranged from 1 larva found throughout survey to 1 field with 45 percent
of stalks girdled by September 13. Largest infestations found in late plantings.
Percent girdled stalks averaged 11 for all fields. (Estes, Callahan).
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - ALABAMA - Found in 14 fields surveyed
in Marion County; stalk infestations with at least 1 borer per stalk ranged 10-90
percent and averaged 39 percent. (Estes, Callahan).
BANKS GRASS MITE (Oligonychus pratensis) - TEXAS - Present on grain sorghum near
Fort Stockton, Pecos County; very difficult to control. (Neeb).
SMALL GRAINS
HESSIAN FLY (Mayetiola destructor) - KANSAS - Abundant in volunteer wheat samples
from Meade, Osborne, Rooks, Graham, Grove,’ Trego, Ellis, Russell, Geary, and
Riley Counties; trace numbers in samples from Pratt, Scott, Smith, Phillips, and
Norton Counties; none in samples from Kiowa, Finney, Stafford, Ford, and Lane
Counties. (Somsen).
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TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - ARKANSAS - Adult activity light in wheat
on warm days in northwest area. (Boyer).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
RHODES-GRASS SCALE (Antonina graminis) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs moderate on Bermuda
grass roots in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, September 26. This is a new county
record. This is 105 miles north of nearest previous find in San Diego. (Cal.
Coop. Rpt.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 8 per sweep in fall-planted
alfalfa in Le Flore County; 5 per sweep in Sequoyah County alfalfa; 25 per 10
sweeps in Wagoner County; heavy, 45-50 per sweep, in Tulsa and Payne Counties.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Light, 100 per 100 sweeps, in northwest area;
increasing. (Boyer). MISSISSIPPI - Light to moderate in Oktibbeha County alfalfa.
(Dinkins).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 12 per
10 sweeps in Jackson County alfalfa, 6 per 10 sweeps in Tulsa County. (Okla. Coop.
Sur.). ARKANSAS - Adults light and active on warm days in northwest. (Boyer).
ARMYWORMS (Spodoptera spp.) - OKLAHOMA - S. frugiperda in alfalfa averaged 2 per
10 sweeps in Tillman County, 3 in Jackson County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARIZONA -
S. exigua averaged 60 per 100 sweeps in Yuma County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARKANSAS - Larvae ranged 15-20 per 100
sweeps in northwest area; reproduction continues. (Boyer). OKLAHOMA - Averaged
3 per 10 sweeps in Tulsa County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
VARIEGATED CUTWORM (Peridroma saucia) - ARIZONA - Damage heavy to newly planted
fall alfalfa in Queen Creek, Chandler, and Peoria areas of Maricopa County and in
Maricopa, Pinal County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - OKLAHOMA - Counts
per 10 sweeps in alfalfa by county: Jackson 11, Tillman 7, and Tulsa 4. (Okla.
Coop.aSua.)).
BEAN LEAF BEETLE (Cerotoma trifurcata) — OKLAHOMA - Averaged 6 per 10 sweeps in
Sequoyah County alfalfa, 2 in Tulsa County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - MISSISSIPPI - Larvae light, 1-5 per square foot,
in small plots in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins).
TARNISHED PLANT BUG (Lygus lineolaris) - OKLAHOMA - Counts per 10 sweeps in
alfalfa by county: Tulsa 8, Sequoyah 12, and Le Flore 2. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
ARKANSAS - Adult activity light in alfalfa on warm days in northwest area.
(Boyer).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - TEXAS - Heavy in Mitchell and Scurry County
areas where frost has not occurred. (Boring et al.).
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on bell pepper
planting in National City, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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COLE CROPS
TURNIP APHID (Hyadaphis pseudobrassicae) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy, up to 300 per leaf,
on mature turnip leaves in Tulsa County; nearly 10 percent of aphids parasitized.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
POPLAR PETIOLE GALL APHID (Pemphigus populitransversus) - ALABAMA - Very heavy
on all turnip roots in acre planting in Elmore County; several hundred on each
large turnip root. (Daniel et al.).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - ALABAMA - Damage serious in isolated instances
in Covington County; 60 percent of pecans harvested. (Linder). TEXAS - Damaging
pecans at Abilene, Taylor County; problem in many pecan-growing areas northward
to State line. (Stanley).
TWIG GIRDLER (Oncideres cingulata) - OKLAHOMA - Damaging pecan, hickory, elm,
and persimmon trees in Payne County; damage moderate to pecans in Wagoner County.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BLACK-MARGINED APHID (Monellia costalis) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs and adults heavy
on pecan trees in Highlands, San Bernardino County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS
CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) - ARIZONA - Seriously threatening entire Yuma
and Mesa citrus area; heavy in two 40-acre groves; picking underway. Heavy on
120 acres of lemons, moderate on 60 acres of mixed citrus, and light on 225 acres
of lemons in 5-square-mile area; controls applied earlier. Light southwest of
Yuma Experiment Station, Yuma County; threatens 5-square-mile citrus block;
controls in progress. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS FLAT MITE (Brevipalpus lewisi) - ARIZONA - Light in treated lemon and
grapefruit groves at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SPIREA APHID (Aphis spiraecola) - FLORIDA - All stages infesting stems and leaves
on 850 of 17,000 Satsuma orange plants (Citrus nobilis var. unshiu) at nursery in
Monticello, Jefferson County. (Miller).
FERN SCALE (Pinnaspis aspidistrae) - FLORIDA - All stages moderately damaging
leaves on 420 of 4,200 nursery plants of kumquat, sweet orange, and grapefruit
at Oak Hill, Volusia County. (Pott).
SMALL FRUITS
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) -= CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on strawberry
plantings in Oxnard, Ventura County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A NOCTUID MOTH (Zale lunata salicis) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on leaves and
fruit of raspberries in Meadow Vista, Placer County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ORNAMENTALS
CHRYSANTHEMUM APHID (Macrosiphoniella sanborni) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs and adults
heavy on chrysanthemum nursery Stock in Kingsburg, Fresno County. (Cal. Coop.
Rpt.).
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A CONIFER APHID (Cinara tujafilina) - OKLAHOMA - Light on arborvitae in Stillwater,
Payne County; first find of season. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Phenacaspis cockerelli) - FLORIDA - All stages moderate to
severe on leaves of all 8 plants of windmill palm (Trachycarpus sp.) at nursery
in Melbourne, Brevard County. (Levan, Holley). Plants placed under quarantine.
This is a new host record. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
PRIVET MITE (Brevipalpus obovatus) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on viburnum nursery stock
in Oroville, Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
PAINTED MAPLE APHID (Drepanaphis acerifoliae) - CALIFORNIA - Nymphs and adults
heavy on Silver maple nursery stock in San Bernardino, San Barnardino County.
(Gale Coop skp
A PHYLLOXERA (Phylloxera tuberculifera) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on oak in nursery at
Sacramento, Sacramento County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PINE TORTOISE SCALE (Toumeyella numismaticum) - IOWA - Heavy on spruce in Decorah,
Winneshiek County. (Gunderson).
MAN AND ANIMALS
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged less than 10 per head on
cows in Payne County; up to 50 per head on steers. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). MISSIS-
SIPPI - Adults decreased, 15-20 per animal, in herd of 30 beef cattle in Lowndes
County. (Dinkins).
COMMON CATTLE GRUB (Hypoderma lineatum) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate on Craig County
cattle; infestation about 20 percent on long yearlings. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CHICKEN MITE (Dermanyssus gallinae) - MISSISSIPPI - Heavy on caged layers in
several Oktibbeha County chicken houses. (Dinkins).
NORTHERN FOWL MITE (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) - ARKANSAS - Heavy in some flocks
and absent in others. (Simco). Present in 7 of 75 counties throughout State.
(Boyer).
BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER (Loxosceles reclusa) - ALABAMA - Two specimens taken from
homes in Lawrence County. (BraSwell).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 7 cases reported in U.S. November
12-18 as follows: TEXAS - PreSidio 1, Bexar 1, Webb 1, Kinney 1. ARIZONA -
Yuma 3. Total of 174 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of
Mexico as follows: Baja California 4, Territorio sur de Baja California 15,
Sonora 16, Chihuahua 42, Coahuila 62, Nuevo Leon 8, Tamaulipas 27. Total of 53
cases reported in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where erad-
ication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population
in U.S. Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 63,194,000, California
1,570,000, Arizona 1,728,000, Mexico 63,599,200. (Anim. Health Div.).
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BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - ARIZONA - Adults and larvae averaged 20 and 30 per 100 sweeps,
respectively, in Yuma County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Hippodamia
convergens adults active on warm days in northwest area alfalfa. (Boyer).
DAMSEL BUGS (Nabis spp.) - ARKANSAS - Adults active on green vegetation in north-
west area. (Boyer).
FLOWER BUGS (Orius spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 60 per 100 sweeps in Yuma County
alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FEDERAL ‘AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) - FLORIDA - Adults found
November 7 along U.S. Highway 90 in Madison, Madison County, and November 6 along
Interstate Highway 75 near Jasper in Hamilton County. (Miller, Gilliland).
Averaged 20-30 mounds per mile along Interstate Highway 75. These are new
county records. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - TEXAS - Continues dominant pest
statewide; heavy in Rolling Plains area past few weeks. (Boring et al.).
OKLAHOMA - Increased in all lint cleaners in southwest area in 1967. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.).
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 20
HIGHLIGHTS: Mild weather continued over the West while the coldest weather of
the season visited the East.
PRECIPITATION: Early in the week, a storm off the Pacific coast produced rains
from WaShington to northern California. Eureka, California, received 1.73 inches
in 6 hours. On Tuesday, a cold front followed by other cold fronts late in the
week, brought widespread heavy snow from the northern Prairies to New England.
This included 10 inches at Danvers, Massachusetts, and 17 inches at Boonville,
New York. Four inches fell in the mountains of West Virginia. Some areas south
of the snow belt received mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. A large
deep LOW off the California coast brought 2 to 5 inches of rain over southern
California Sunday with totals in the Los Angeles vicinity ranging up to more
than 9 inches, causing mud slides and local flooding. Light snow fell in the
northern Rockies and a few showers fell along the southern portion of Florida's
east coast, but wide areas from Utah and Arizona to the Carolinas and Florida,
and from the Dakotas to Mexico and the gulf coast received no precipitation.
Some of these areas have been dry for several weeks.
TEMPERATURE: Unseasonably warm weather continued through most of the week west
of the Mississippi River. Phoenix, Arizona, registered 90° Monday afternoon,
November 13; maximums in the central Rockies reached the 60's and 70's on several
days. A large area from Nevada to southern Wyoming and northern Colorado averaged
10° or more warmer than normal. It was a different story east of the Mississippi
River where a series of cold fronts accompanied by gusty winds brought winter
chill from the Great Lakes to the Deep South. Some areas were 10° to 12° colder
than the previous week. Much of the area from Michigan to New England and
southward to eastern Kentucky and Virginia averaged 6° or more colder than normal.
Freezing temperatures occurred in northern Florida on Thursday and Sunday.
(Summary Supplied by Enviornmental Data Service, ESSA.)
Weather continued from page 1022.
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pasture - Larvae of a GRASS WEBWORM (Herpetogramma licarsisalis) severely
defoliating fairway grasses in scattered areaS at Pali Golf Course in Kaneohe,
Oahu; damage light to Kikuyu grass and severe to Bermuda grass and carpetgrass;
some damaged patches 0.5 to 1 acre. (Yanamura).
General Vegetables - IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) adults moderate in 5 acres
Of head cabbage in upper Kula and 0.5 acre of cauliflower in Pulehu, Maui; larvae
and damage light in upper Kula and heavy in Pulehu. (Ah Sam). CABBAGE WEBWORM
(Hellula rogatalis) larvae moderate in mustard cabbage on farm in Koko Head, Oahu;
terminal buds on 30 percent of plants damaged. (Kawanishi). BEET ARMYWORM (Spod-
optera exigua) and LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza spp.) light in green onion fields
in Waimanalo and Koko Head, Oahu; 2-3 ITeaves per plant infested with S. exigua
and leaf tips lightly damaged by Liriomyza spp. (Funasaki). DIAMONDBACK MOTH
(Plutella xylostella) larvae light, adults moderate on daikon, mustard cabbage,
and white-stemmed cabbage in Koko Head, Oahu; 1-2 larvae and 4-7 adults per plant.
Larvae, pupae, and adults light on cauliflower in Pulehu, Maui. (Kawanishi,
Miyahira). PEPPER WEEVIL (Anthonomus eugenii) larval damage light to moderate to
developing flowers of young pepper plants in l-acre planting in Nanakuli area,
Oahu. (Araki).
Fruits - BARNACLE SCALE (Ceroplastes cirripediformis) adults and nymphs generally
Tight in 200 acres of pasSion-fruit in Kahului, Maui; heavy in few scattered areas.
(Miyahira).
Forest and Shade Trees - ACACIA PSYLLID (Psylla uncatoides) light on koa and
Formosa Koa in Kalihi, Round Top, and Nuuanu in Honolulu, and on Formosa koa in
Kaneohe and Waimanalo, Oahu; adults averaged 15 per 50 sweeps with foliage damage
negligible. (Funasaki).
Miscellaneous Pests - VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga) rapidly increasing
on west Oahu; adults on weed hosts (mostly Slender mimosa, Desmanthus virgatus)
very common and widespread around farming areas; damage to crops negligible.
(Funasaki).
INSECT DETECTION
New County Records
RHODES-GRASS SCALE (Antonina graminis) - CALIFORNIA - Los Angeles County.
(p. 1024).
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) - FLORIDA - Madison and
Hamilton Counties. (p.
LIGHT TRAP COLLECTIONS
FLORIDA - Gainesville - 11/13, BL - Armyworm (Pseudaletia unipuncta) 3, black
cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) 6, granulate cutworm (Feltia Subterranea) 1; Monticello -
11/2-8, 2 BL —- Armyworm 33, black cutworm 33, cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) 3,
corn earworm (Heliothis zea) 18, granulate cutworm 1, variegated cutworm (Peri-
droma saucia) 3, yellow-Striped armyworm (Prodenia ornithogalli) 18. SO
CAROLINA - 11/6-12, BL, 29-78°F., no precip. — Armyworm 25, black cutworm 33,
granulate cutworm 2.
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VOL. 17) No. 48 December 1,
Cooperative
ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1967
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to;
Survey and Detection Operations
Plant Pest Control Division
Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 December 1, 1967 Number 48
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
GREENBUG damaging some wheat in Texas Panhandle. (p. 1031).
BEET ARMYWORM damaging alfalfa in Dome Valley of Arizona; active on sugarbeets.
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HICKORY SHUCKWORM heavy in pecans in areas of Alabama and Oklahoma. @re O32)
CITRUS RUST MITE at highest November level on leaves of Florida citrus in 16
years of record; PURPLE SCALE at lowest November level on record. (p. 1033).
FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR egg mass survey indicates larger area of major defolia-
tions in northern Minnesota during 1968. (p. 1034).
Detection
For new county records see page 1036.
Special Reports
The Cottonwood Leaf Beetle and Related Species With Similar Habits (pictorial
key). (p. 1038).
Insects Not Known to Occur in the Continental United States. SUGARCANE LEAF-—
HOPPER (Perkinsiella saccharicida Kirkaldy). (p. 1039).
Reports in this issue are for the week ending November 24 unless otherwise
indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Insects Not Known To Occur in the United States
Sugarcane Leafhopper (Perkinsiella saccharicida Kirkaldy).................. 1039
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 27
HIGHLIGHTS: West cooled and East warmed during week. Heavy rains caused local
floods and mud slides in California.
PRECIPITATION: Far Northwest received no rain or only light sprinkles during
past week. Wide areas from the Great Plains to New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana
were also rainless or nearly so. The Florida Peninsula was also dry. Ten-inch
rains in the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountians, mostly on Tuesday, caused
local flooding and damaging mud slides. Heavy thundershowers occurred elsewhere
over much of the southern third of California while less intense showers visited
nearby portions of Nevada and Arizona and northeastward to the central Rockies.
Snow fell in the northern Rockies in the latter part of the week. General rains
occurred in the East from the 22d to 25th. Amounts exceeded an inch from north-
ern Mississippi to West Virginia and North Carolina and ranged up to over 4 inches
in northern Georgia. Much of New England received more than 1 inch of precipita—
tion; Eastport, Maine, over 4 inches. Heavy thunderstorms with damaging winds
and hail occurred from Alabama to South Carolina Friday afternoon and evening.
Hail as large as baseballs battered Phenix City, Alabama; tornadoes occurred at
Huntsville, Alabama, and at Horrell Hill, South Carolina. Arctic air brought
heavy snow to the lee of the Great Lakes from Michigan to New England.
TEMPERATURE: Temperatures over much of the West averaged above normal early in
the week but dropped to near or below normal as the week progressed. Averages
were below seasonal from Nevada to the Black Hills but slightly above normal
elsewhere, except in Arizona which continued warm. In the central United States,
temperatures ranged from seasonally mild in the eastern sections of the Dakotas
to "hot" in Texas - where afternoon maximums reached the 70's and 80's on most
days and averages over much of the State exceeded normals by 10° to 18°. Much
of the East warmed during the week. Averages still below normal over much of the
Northeast in spite of very mild weekend but rose to above seasonal over the
Southeast. At the end of the period, a new surge of arctic air was bringing the
coldest weather of the season to the northern and central Great Plains. (Summary
Supplied by Enviornmental Data Service, ESSA.).
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - NEW MEXICO - Heavy on Chaves County wheat
November 17. Moderately heavy infestations spotty on northern Eddy County wheat
November 24. (Mathews). Heavy on Dona Ana County barley. (Campbell).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - NEW MEXICO - Ranged 1-3 per linear foot on wheat
in Curry County; 4-6 per linear foot at Roswell, Chaves County, November 17.
(Mathews). Current counts per linear foot on wheat in Curry County: Melrose
area 8-10, Field area 3-7, Claud area 11-30, and Clovis area 7-19. (Nielsen).
Averaged 8-12 per linear foot in Artesia area, Eddy County. (Mathews). TEXAS -
Damaging some fields in Randall and Deaf Smith Counties in panhandle area; ranged
10-500 per foot in small wheat; some controls in progress. (Daniels). ARKANSAS -
Remains low in northwest area. (Boyer). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 1 per linear foot
in Payne County oat field; up to 10 per linear foot in wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Empoasca fabae) - WISCONSIN - Adults not numerous in south-
eastern area fields checked. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). VIRGINIA - Adults averaged 2 per
10 sweeps on Montgomery County alfalfa. (Isakson).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - VIRGINIA - Alatae and apterae
averaged 30 per 10 sweeps on Montgomery County alfalfa. (Isakson). ARKANSAS -
Remains very low with only occasional aphid in northwest area. (Boyer).
OKLAHOMA - Light in 2 alfalfa fields in Rogers County; controls applied. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Very light in alfalfa in Artesia area, Eddy County.
(Mathews) .
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - ALABAMA - Overwintering larvae
averaged 1 per 20 stalks in 5-acre field of late corn at Independence, Autauga
County. Generally lighter throughout State than last year. (McQueen). Larvae
ranged 1-6 per stalk in this field in 1966. (PPC).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - NEW MEXICO - Infested three-
fourths of corn stalks around Rosewell, Chaves County. (Mathews, Nov. 17).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
A WHITEFLY (Aleurocybotus occiduus) - ARIZONA - Heavy in many Yuma Valley Bermuda
grass seed fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - WISCONSIN - Collected for first time in Racine,
Walworth,and Rock Counties. Det. by R. E. Warner. Populations have not increased
in previously infested areas as much as expected. (Wis. Ins. Sur.). VIRGINIA -
Larvae ranged 3-8 and adults averaged 3 per 10 sweeps in Montgomery County.
(Isakson). MISSISSIPPI - Larvae continue low, 3-5 per square foot, in Oktibbeha
and Pontotoc County alfalfa. (Dinkins).
CLOVER LEAF WEEVIL (Hypera punctata) - WISCONSIN - Adults per 500 sweeps averaged
3.5 in Kenosha County, 3 in Rock County; larvae uncommon in all fields; some third
instars. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
CLOVER ROOT CURCULIO (Sitona hispidula) - WISCONSIN - Counts per 500 sweeps
averaged 50 in Kenosha County, 202 in Rock County. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - NEW MEXICO -
Ranged 1-8 per 25 sweeps on Bernalillo County alfalfa. (Heninger).
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PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on alfalfa at
Lancaster, Los Angeles County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). NEW MEXICO - Light on alfalfa
statewide. (N.M. Coop. Rpt., Nov. 17). Light to moderate in most fields in
northern Eddy County. (Mathews). ARKANSAS - Remains low in northwest area.
(Boyer). VIRGINIA - Alatae and apterae averaged 40 per 10 sweeps in Montgomery
County. (Isakson). WISCONSIN - Populations appeared much reduced in south-
eastern area compared with fall of 1966. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG (Philaenus spumarius) - WISCONSIN - Populations appeared much
reduced in southeastern area compared with fall of 1966. (Wis. Ins. Sur.).
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - ARIZONA - Averaged 150 per 100 sweeps in
Yuma Valley alfalfa in Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Larvae averaged 370 per 100 Sweeps
in Yuma County alfalfa field; damaging in several Dome Valley area fields.
Grizi* Coops ‘Sur:
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Nymphs increasing in alfalfa at Yuma, Yuma
County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Adults averaged 5-7 per 25 sweeps on
northern Eddy County alfalfa. (Mathews). VIRGINIA - Averaged 8 per 10 sweeps
on Montgomery County alfalfa. (Isakson).
SUGARBEETS
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Active in many Maricopa County
fields, (Ariz) mCoopmmsun.
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - OKLAHOMA - Nut infestation up to 80
percent in Payne County pecans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA - Overwintering
larvae continue in shucks of all pecans examined in central and southern areas.
Extremely heavy and widespread in Mobile County. Infested a Stuart variety where
controls applied up to October. (Deakle et al.).
WALNUT HUSK FLY (Rhagoletis completa) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium in black
walnut husks at Paradise, Butte County; walnuts 3-4 weeks late in maturing.
Late infestations common this fall. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy in Bryan County pecans; infested
40-60 percent of Payne County pecans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WOOLLY APPLE APHID (Eriosoma lanigerum) - ALABAMA - Heavy on roots of 10 Lee
County apple trees; Soil around base of some trees slightly bluish from unusually
large amount of "wool" from aphids. (McQueen).
WHITE PEACH SCALE (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona) - FLORIDA - Mostly second sedentary
stage of fourth generation on peach tree bark at Gainesville, Alachua County.
(Kuitert).
SAN JOSE SCALE (Aspidiotus perniciosus) - ALABAMA - Overwintering adults on 10
Lee County apple trees; very heavy on 2 older trees; some twigs and limbs died
during summer and fall when infestation was extremely heavy. (McQueen).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Hemiberlesia lataniae) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on pear
trees at Chula Vista, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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CITRUS
Citrus Insect Situation in Florida - Mid-November - CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllocop-
truta oleivora) infested leaves in 82 percent of groves (norm 67 percent); 69
percent economic (norm 50 percent). Infested fruit in 82 percent of groves (norm
70 percent); 62 percent economic (norm 52 percent). Population on leaves at
highest November level in 16 years of record; population on fruit also very high.
These high levels will occur into December; about 30 percent of groves will have
heavy infestations. All districts high. TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi)
infested 19 percent of groves (norm 30 percent); 10 percent economic (norm 11
percent). Population below normal and at low level, but increasing. Increase
expected until mid-December and a few scattered groves will develop heavy infesta-
tions. Highest districts north and west. CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri)
infested 26 percent of groves (norm 35 percent); 7 percent economic (norm 9 per-
cent). Population below average level and in low range; little change expected.
Some groves will harbor moderate to heavy infestations. Highest districts west
and north. GLOVER SCALE (Lepidosaphes gloverii) infested 74 percent of groves;
5 percent economic. Population below average and at moderate level; little
change expected. Highest districts east, south, and west. PURPLE SCALE (L.
beckii) infested 47 percent of groves; 1 percent economic. Population at Lowest
November level on record; slight increase expected. All districts below index of
0.57. CHAFF SCALE (Parlatoria pergandii) infested 39 percent of groves; 2 per-
cent economic. Population below normal and very low; little change expected.
Highest district south. YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) infested 57 percent
of groves; 3 percent economic. Population below average and in low range; decrease
expected. Highest district west. WHITEFLIES decreased; will remain at normal
moderate level. (W. A. Simanton (Citrus Expt. Sta., Lake Alfred)).
A MEALYBUG (Geococcus coffeae) - FLORIDA - Infested potted citrus plants in
greenhouse at Winter Haven, Polk County (Denmark); controls intensified (Fla.
Coop. Sur.).
CALIFORNIA RED SCALE (Aonidiella aurantii) - ARIZONA - Light in 35-acre grove
of mixed citrus at Mesa, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
LEAFHOPPERS (Erythroneura spp.) - ARIZONA - Heavy on Marsh grapefruit and Navel
oranges in Chandler Heights area, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
ORANGE-DOG (Papilio cresphontes) - ARIZONA - Controls required in commercial
grove at Yuma, Yuma County. Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS FLAT MITE (Brevipalpus lewisi) - ARIZONA - Light on 100-acre block of
tangerines in Deer Valley area of Peoria and light on young block at Rainbow
Valley, Maricopa County; controls in progress on lemons in Yuma County. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy locally at Freedom,
Santa Cruz County, and on 4 acres of nursery stock at Yuba City, Sutter County.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ORNAMENTALS
CITRUS WHITEFLY (Dialeurodes citri) - FLORIDA - Larvae and pupae severe on 37
cape-jasmine plants in nursery at Titusville, Brevard County. (Levan, Nov. 16).
A WALSHIID MOTH (Periploca ceanothiella) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on ceanothus nursery
stock at Fremont, Alameda County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A FALSE SPIDER MITE (Pentamerismus taxi) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on taxus at Menlo
Park, San Mateo County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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FOREST AND SHADE TREES
WESTERN PINE BEETLE (Dendroctonus brevicomis) - CALIFORNIA - Damaging individual
and small groups of ponderosa pines in Coffee Creek District, Shasta-Trinity
National Forest; about 300 trees fading in 200-acre stand. Trees to be harvested
Ghise falas (Cale Coopeekpie»).
WHITE-PINE APHID (Cinara strobi) - VIRGINIA - Heavy on 20-25 white pines at
Washington County location. (iIsakson, Tilson, Nov. 17).
FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR (Malacosoma disstria) - MINNESOTA - Egg mass survey in
October and November indicates more intense southward and eastward movement.
From International Falls to point north and east of Ely, major defoliation area
should move further east in Arrowhead area (north of Duluth) and south through
Iron Range cities of Eveleth, Hibbing, and Virginia in 1968. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.).
ELM LEAF BEETLE (Pyrrhalta luteola) - NEW MEXICO - Collected at Socorro, Socorro
County, September 12 and Truth or Consequences, Sierra County, September 11.
(N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
BRONZE BIRCH BORER (Agrilus anxius) - MINNESOTA - Total of 381 birch trees in 21
nurseries covering 75 acres infested during fall survey. (Minn. Ins. Rpt.,
Nov. 17).
ARMORED SCALES - CALIFORNIA - Hemiberlesia rapax medium on catalpa tree leaves
at El Cajon, San Diego County. Chionaspis etrusca heavy on tamarix trees at
Winterhaven, Imperial County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.)
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - LOUISIANA - Larvae collected in Jefferson Parish November 10-16:
Aedes vexans, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Culex restuans, C. pipiens quinque-
fasciatus, C. Salinarius, and Culiseta inornata. Light trap collections low;
Culex Salinarius and Culiseta inornata dominant. Except for C. inornata,all
above larvae including A. Ssollicitans collected November 18-24. “Landing rates
of A. sollicitans up to 75 per minute on west bank of Mississippi River due
to warm weather. (Stokes).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 8 cases reported in U.S. November
19-25 as follows: TEXAS - Brewster 1, Frio 1, Presidio 2, Val Verde 1, Webb l.
ARIZONA - Maricopa 1. CALIFORNIA - San Diego 1. Total of 118 cases reported in
portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico as follows: Baja California 4,
Territorio sur de Baja California 68, Sonora 8, Chihuahua 6, Coahuila 16,
Nuevo Leon 8, Tamaulipas 8. Total of 14 cases reported in Mexico south of the
Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication operation underway to
prevent establishment of self-sustaining population in U.S. Sterile screw-worm
flies released: Texas 41,248,000, Arizona 2,660,000, California 400,000, Mexico,
69,520,000. (Anim. Health Div).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - OKLAHOMA - Counts per head averaged 10 on
yearlings, 8 on mature cows, and 25 on bulls in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - NEBRASKA - Very low on feedlot cattle; 1-2
per leg on herd at Lincoln, Lancaster County. (Campbell).
HORSE BOT FLY (Gasterophilus intestinalis) - MISSISSIPPI - Eggs very heavy on
hair of mules in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins).
COMMON CATTLE GRUB (Hypoderma lineatum) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate on Bryan County
cattle. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
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CATTLE LICE - IOWA - Adults of Haematopinus eurysternus and Bovicola bovis found
on 18 animals from 17 farms in Polk, Dallas, and Boone Counties; B. bovis less
than 5 per head. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Linognathus vituli heavy in
some Oktibbeha County dairy herds. (Combs).
TICKS - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 91 per head on 20 deer in Cherokee County; Ixodes
Scapularis most numerous followed by Dermacentor albipictus and Amblyomma
americanum. Otobius megnini heavy, 20 per head, on Canadian County cattle.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
A CHIGGER MITE (Neotrombicula cavicola) - CALIFORNIA - Clustering heavy on horn
button scabs of week-old calves on ranch 1.5 miles north of Clear Lake Oaks, Lake
County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
STORED PRODUCTS
INDIAN-MEAL MOTH (Plodia interpunctella) - NEW MEXICO - Light to moderate on
sacked feed in processing plant in Clovis, Curry County. (Mathews, Kloepfer).
RED FLOUR BEETLE (Tribolium castaneum) - NEW MEXICO - Moderate to heavy on stored
miscellaneous feed and seeds in commercial warehouse in Las Cruces area, Dona
Ana County. (Campbell).
RICE WEEVIL (Sitophilus oryzae) - ALABAMA - Adults 1-5 in most ears of corn in
5-acre late planting at Independence, Autauga County; heavy on some varieties
throughout Covington County. (Linder et al.).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LACEWINGS - ARIZONA - Chrysopa spp. and Hemerobius spp. heavy in Chandler, Mesa,
and Tempe areas of Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
TWICE-STABBED LADY BEETLE (Chilocorus stigma) - VIRGINIA - Adults numerous on
maple trees in Isle of Wight County and in Hampton. (Isakson et al., Nov. 17).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - ARIZONA - Adult survey during October showed summer—hatching
Species economic on 75,000 acres in Cochise and Yavapai Counties. (PPC West.
Reg.). Melanoplus differentialis heavily damaged foliage on 120 acres of Navel
oranges northeast of Mesa, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - TEXAS - Treated 17,414 acres in Big Bend
area and 430,000 acres in High Plains area through October. (PPC South. Reg.).
GYPSY MOTH (Porthetria dispar) - PENNSYLVANIA - Viable egg clusters found at 29
sites in Berks, Bucks, Monroe, Northampton, and Pike Counties by October 31.
Trapping results negative in Carbon, Lackawanna, Schuylkill, and Susquehanna
Counties; adults trapped at 5 additional sites in October brings total positive
trap sites to 254 for season. (PPC East. Reg.). NEW YORK - Total of 235 moths
taken in 152 traps in 8 townships in 1967. (PPC East. Reg.).
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) - TEXAS - Found in Tarrant
County for new county record; extension in Bexar County. GEORGIA - Found in
Walton and Wayne Counties for new county records; extensions in Chatham, Jeff
Davis, and Heard Counties. FLORIDA - Extensions in Highlands, Jefferson, Lake,
Orange, and Pasco Counties; 562,971 acres treated by air in Charlotte, Manatee,
and Sarasota Counties. (PPC South. Reg., Oct. Rpt.).
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JAPANESE BEETLE (Popillia japonica) - MICHIGAN - Total of 4,225 adults taken in
936 traps covering 171 square miles in 10 Calhoun and Kalamazoo County townships
during 1967 density and distribution survey. (PPC Cent. Reg., Oct. Rpt.).
MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha ludens) - CALIFORNIA - Recovered 294 marked flies
from 450 McPhail traps near Tecate in October. (PPC West. Reg.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - CALIFORNIA - In Riverside County,
percent boll infestations averaged 46 in Coachella Valley and 11 in Palo Verde
Valley; 20-25 percent of cotton harvested. In Imperial County, percent boll
infestations averaged 50 in Bard Valley and 20 in other areas; adult activity
continues high in Imperial County but decreasing in Bard Valley where cotton
about 75 percent harvested. Total cumulative acres treated during 1967: Bard
Valley 40,841, Cantil 31,388, Coachella Valley 1,760, Imperial Valley 123,603, and
Palo Verde Valley 177,287. NEW MEXICO - Increased considerably in cotton produc-
ing counties of State; heaviest in top crop in Luna, Dona Ana, Otero, Eddy, Chaves,
and Lea Counties. (PPC West. Reg., Oct. Rpt.). Moderate to heavy on lint
cleaner glasses in Sierra, Dona Ana, Otero, and Luna Counties. (Hare). OKLAHOMA -
Present in 95 percent of lint cleaners inspected in 18 counties; taken in gin
trash from Beckham, Comanche, Greer, Harmon, Hughes, Jackson, Muskogee, Okfuskee,
Tillman, and Washita Counties. TEXAS - Total of 2,702 moths taken in blacklight
trap at Waco; larvae heavier than usual in Lubbock district lint cleaners; green
boll infestations ranged from 24 percent in Stephens County to 80-100 percent in
Pecos County. (PPC South. Reg., Oct. Rpt.).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - VIRGINIA - Collected at Frederick
College in Nansemond County on October 2 for new county record. (PPC East. Reg.).
SOUTH CAROLINA - Taken in Chesterfield County for new county record; extensions
in Darlington, Florence, Lexington, Orangeburg, and McCormick Counties.
GEORGIA - Extensions in Dodge and Wilcox Counties. TENNESSEE - Taken in Wayne
County for new county record; extension in Greene County. MISSISSIPPI - Found at
Nettleton, Monroe County, for new county record; extensions in Amite and Rankin
Counties. LOUISIANA - Extensions in Bienville, Morehouse, and Ouachita Parishes.
(PPC South. Reg., Oct. Rpt.).
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - NORTH CAROLINA - Collected in
Pamlico County for new county record. (PPC South. Reg., Oct. Rpt.).
INSECT DETECTION
New County Records
caonas Ee (Hypera postica) - WISCONSIN - Racine, Walworth, and Rock Counties.
Die LOSI))-
IMPORTED FIRE ANT (Solenopsis saevissima richteri) - TEXAS - Tarrant County.
GEORGIA - Walton and Wayne Counties. (p. 1035).
WHITE-FRINGED BEETLES (Graphognathus spp.) - VIRGINIA - Nansemond County. SOUTH
CAROLINA - Chesterfield County. TENNESSEE - Wayne County. MISSISSIPPI - Monroe
County. (p. 1036).
Ton ttos CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - NORTH CAROLINA - Pamlico County.
p. 1036). = Sal (Lissa
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pasture, Rangeland —- A GRASS WEBWORM (Herpetogramma licarsisalis) still
increasing; defoliation light to severe in scattered areas throughout Oahu.
Larval damage severe; adults on lawns, under eaves of buildings, and nearby
ornamentals in wet areas Such aS Wahiawa, Nuuanu, and Kaneohe. (Kim et al.).
Vegetables - PEPPER WEEVIL (Anthonomus eugenii) larval damage medium on develop-
ing flowers of bell peppers at Waianae, Oahu; yield loss estimated at 30 percent.
Lightly damaged pepper flowers at Kaneohe (Haiku). (Ching, Kawamura). CARMINE
SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus telarius) generally light to moderate in most snap beans
at Waianae, Kaaawa, and Waimanalo on Oahu; appears to be less troublesome now.
(Yamamoto). GREENHOUSE WHITEFLY (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) and LEAF MINER FLIES
(Liriomyza spp.) still medium to heavy in some fields of tomatoes and snap beans
at Waianae but very light at Waimanalo, Pearl City, Kaaawa, and Hauula on Oahu.
Leaf miner flies very light in all green onion fields at Koko Head, Waimanalo,
Waianae, and Kahuku; moderate to heavy on yard-long beans at Koko Head and
Waimanalo. TARO LEAFHOPPER (Tarophagus proserpina) averaged 2.1 adults per
leaf stem compared with 6.5 in early September in taro patches at Kahaluu,
Oahu. A PREDACIOUS CAPSID BUG (Cyrtorhinus fulvus) very light. (Funasaki).
Fruits - CLOUDY-WINGED WHITEFLY (Dialeurodes citrifolii) and GREEN SCALE (Coccus
viridis) heavy on citrus at Hilo on Hawaii. (Yoshioka). An ARMORED SCALE
(Phenacaspis cockerelli) and RED WAX SCALE (Ceroplastes rubens) very heavy on
scattered backyard mango trees throughout Waianae, Oahu. (Shinbara).
Ornamentals - All stages of a PLATASPID BUG (Coptosoma xanthogramma) light to
moderate, confined mostly to mauna-loa vines on windward Oahu; few adults in snap
bean plantings at Waimanalo and Kaaawa. (Nakao).
General Pests - CHINESE ROSE BEETLE (Adoretus sinicus) damage heavy on eggplants,
ginger, and lotus at Waiehu and on roses and other ornamentals throughout Maui;
on apple and pear trees at Olinda and in Kula area. On Oahu, adults continue
heavy in light traps at Waipahu ; apparently breeding in large city dump area.
(Miyahira, Higa).
Man and Animals —- Several adults of BLACK WIDOW SPIDER (Latrodectus mactans)
found in ships cargo containing alfalfa pellets from mainland at Hilo on Hawaii;
not known to occur at Hilo but present at Kawaihae, Puako, and South Point.
(Yoshioka).
Miscellaneous Pests - RED-SHOULDERED STINK BUG (Thyanta accerra) very light in
all established areas of Oahu, from Sand Island to Makaha; few nymphs and adults
swept from swollen fingergrass on Sand Island, Ewa, Nanakuli, and Makaha.
(Funasaki).
LIGHT TRAP COLLECTIONS
FLORIDA - Gainesville - 11/21, BL - Armyworm (Pseudaletia unipuncta) 1, black
cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) 4, corn earworm (Heliothis zea) 1, granulate cutworm
(Feltia subterranea) 1, fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) 1. SOUTH CAROLINA -
Charleston I1/713-19, BL, 36-77°F, no precip. — Armyworm 13, black cutworm 20,
granulate cutworm 4. _ TEXAS - Waco - 11/18-24, BL - Armyworm 610, beet armyworm
(S. exigua) 7, black cutworm 8, cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) 1, fall army-
worm 79, grahulate cutworm 331, variegated cutworm (Peridroma Saucia) 356,
yellow-striped armyworm (Prodenia ornithogalli) 3.
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THE ‘COTTONWOOD LEAF BEETLE AND RELATED SPECIES WITH SIMILAR HABITS
The cottonwood leaf beetle, Chrysomela scripta Fabricius, is quite common on poplars and willows,
and occurs in nearly all but extreme western United States. Three other common species of the
genus Chrysomela, C. crotchi Brown, C. knabi Brown, and C. lineatopunctata Forster, have similar
feeding habits and distribution. AdultS and larvae of these four species feed on foliage.
Severe infestations, although uncommon, may impair the health of affected trees. The small
figure beside each drawing below equals actual size.
ADULTS - The elytra of all four species are dull yellow to dull orange, and all but one have
black markings in addition. The pattern of black markings of scripta and lineatopunctata are
quite similar; the two may be distinguished by the three median black stripes of the former being
quite narrow and elongate, and those of the latter being broader and not as elongate. Each ely-
tron of knabi has just two median black markings, and that of crotchi is dull orange without
black markings.
C. scripta Cc. lineatopunctata C. knabi C. crotchi
LARVAE - The larvae of all four species are Similar. They are elongate, straight-—bodied and bear
numerous dark spots on a light background. The larva illustrated below is that of the cottonwood
leaf beetle.
Richard E. White
U. S. Dept. Agr. Entomology Research Division
Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt. ARS, USDA
17(48):1038, 1967 Washington, D. C.
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INSECTS NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
SUGARCANE LEAFHOPPER (Perkinsiella saccharicida Kirkaldy)
Economic Importance; Damage by this delphacid was so extensive shortly after its
introduction into Hawaii in 1900, that sugarcane production was reduced by 70,516
tons during 1903-1904. Feeding by nymphs and adults results in removal of plant
juices and oviposition causes mechanical damage. This is frequently followed by
invasion of the tissue by the red-rot fungus (Glomerella tucumanensis). The
fungus and fermentation of injured tissues cause a reddish discoloration at the
oviposition site; infested parts of the cane may become reddish or closely red-
spotted. Severe attack is shown in the drying of leaves, tapered and contracted
stem joints, damaged crown, and sometimes destruction of the plant. Heavy de-
posits of honeydew cause favorable conditions for growth of molds and fungi on
host plants and retard photosynthesis. P. saccharicida is a vector of Fiji
disease of sugarcane. Symptoms include Stunting, leaf distortion, and formation
of pale green and yellow galls on lower leaf surfaces. Diseased plants do not
recover and where controls are not used, 100 percent loss results. Natural
enemies are numerous and may control leafhopper populations without the aid of
chemicals.
Distribution: Australia (Queensland, New South Wales), China (mainland, southern
part), Comoro Islands, Ecuador, Indonesia (Java), Malagasy Republic, Malaysia,
Mauritius, Republic of South Africa (Natal), Reunion, Taiwan, and the United
States (noncontinental--Hawaii). First found in South America in Ecuador in 1965,
Hosts: Sugarcane, corn, sedges, and grasses, including "Hilo Grass" (Paspalum
conjugatum).
Short-winged Female
Long-winged Female
Fourth-stage Nymph
Figures after Kirkaldy, courtesy of Univ. Hawaii Press and E. C. Zimmerman.
Homoptera: Delphacidae No. 172 of Series
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Life History and Habits: Biology in Hawaii is as follows: One to 12 slender
curved whitish eggs may be deposited in a slit cut by the ovipositor in a leaf
midrib, stalk internode, leaf sheath, leaf blade, or Shoot. Females live 30-60
days and may lay up to 300 eggs each. These are deposited at an angle in the
plant tissue with outer ends projecting through the plant epidermis and are
covered with white wax. The preferred oviposition Site is the inner basal por-
tion of the leaf midrib. Incubation varies from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on tem-
perature and humidity. Each of the 5 nymphal instars lasts 4 to 9 days; average
about 7 days. The entire life cycle takes 56 days at 72° and 48 days at 77°.
Nymphs and adults congregate in large numbers at bases of leaves. Adults are
more active at night than during the day as mating, oviposition, and dispersal
take place at night. They seldom fly during the day, but on occasion are so nu-
merous as to form a migratory Swarm.
Description: Adult length 4-4.5 mm.; long-winged forms 6.25 mm. to apex of fore-
wing. Forewings of males and long-winged females narrow and extending beyond
apex of abdomen. Interior half of forewings smoky; a long, dark, smoky stripe
present on middle of wing membrane. Three or four of the membrane veins smoky at
wing apex. Forewings of short-winged females extend only to base of fifth abdom-
inal segment. Both female forms with transparent, colorless forewings with
brownish veins and blackish-brown spots. There are no sShort-winged males. Body
of male mostly pale, brownish-yellow with exception of abdomen which is black
above and beneath with lateral and apical margins pallid. Body of female Similar
in color to that of male, but differs in that abdomen is straw-yellow and irregu-
larly speckled with brown. Ovipositor black.
General Distribution of Perkinsiella saccharicida Kirkaldy
Selected References: 1. Kirkaldy, G. W. 1903. Entomologist 36(482):179-180.
2. Verma, J. S. 1954. Hawaiian Ent. Soc. Proc. 1953(15):276. 3. Zimmerman, E.
C. 1948. Insects of Hawaii 4:230-237. 4. Swezey, O. H. 1936. Hawaiian Sugar
Planters. Assoc, Bul 2hi57—-1lOle one Waliiams Jt Ri 1957. Roy.) Ent.) Soc
London Trans. 109(2):65-110. 6. Mungomery, R. W. and Bell, A. F. 1933. Div.
Path. Bur. Sug. Expt. Sta. Bul. 4, 28 pp.
Prepared in Survey and Detection U.S. Dept. Agr.
Operations in cooperation with other Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt.
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ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
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Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 December 8, 1967 Number 49
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
GREENBUG damaging some wheat in Texas Panhandle. (p. 1043).
PEA APHID increasing in alfalfa in Gila Valley and BEET ARMYWORM heavy in alfalfa
in Dome Valley and spreading into Gila Valley of Arizona. (pp. 1043, 1044).
LESSER PEACH TREE BORER damaging throughout Alabama. (p. 1044).
CITRUS THRIPS active on 4,000 acres of citrus in Yuma County, Arizona. (p. 1045).
Detection
SPOTTED MEDITERRANEAN COCKROACH reported for first time in Michigan. (p. 1046).
For new county records see page 1048.
Special Report
Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
LINED CLICK BEETLE (Agriotes lineatus (L.)). (p. 1049).
Reports in this issue are for week ending December 1 unless otherwise indicated.
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WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK DECEMBER 1967
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for December calls for temperatures to aver-
age below season normals over the northern third of the Nation, but above normal
over the southern half. In the intermediate area near normal average temperatures
with large fluctuations are in prospect. Precipitation is expected to exceed
normal west of the Continental Divide and also over the Mississippi and Ohio
Valleys, the Great Lakes, and the Northeast. Amounts somewhat less than normal
are indicated over the central and southern Great Plains and along the south
Atlantic coast. In the northern third of the Nation, where below normal temper-—
atures are predicted, a large proportion of the precipitation will be in the
form of snow.
Weather forecast given here is based on the official 30-day "Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 4
HIGHLIGHTS: Winter storms hit the Northwest, the Northeast, and the middle
Mississippi River Valley while severe local storms struck the Deep South.
PRECIPITATION: The South received light rain early in the week but most of the
severe weather occurred during the latter part. A storm centered over eastern
Arkansas early Thursday caused widespread rain from the southern Plains to the
Middle Atlantic States and recordbreaking November snow to parts of the Northeast.
The Washington, D.C., area received 7 to 12 inches--6.9 inches at Washington
National Airport--on Thursday. New York reported 15 to 30 inches. The 37-inch
fall at Boonville, New York, brought their November total to 84 inches, the
greatest snowfall in any month in 19 years of record. Generous warm rains on
Sunday melted much of the snow from Virginia to New Jersey. Late in the week,
a mammoth storm off the coast of British Columbia brought strong winds and heavy
rains to the Washington, Oregon, and northern California coast with heavy snow
in the mountains. Winds gusted to 100 m.p.h. at Cape Blanco, Oregon, where the
rainfall totaled over 8 inches. Snow reached 30-40 inches in the Cascades in
Washington and 29 inches at Mt. Shasta, California. A weekend storm near the
middle of the Nation produced various kinds of severe weather--tornadoes and
Weather of the week continued on page 1047.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
ARMYWORM (Pseudaletia unipuncta) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate on courthouse
lawns in Fresno, Fresno County. (CAILo COODs IidiB6) «
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - NEW MEXICO - Heavy in wheat near Roswell,
Chaves County. (Mathews).
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - NEW MEXICO - Averaged 7-9 per linear foot in
Chaves County wheat. (Mathews). TEXAS - Damaging, ranged 10-500 per row foot
in some small wheat in Randall and Deaf Smith Counties; controls increasing.
Light throughout panhandle and north-central areas; light on wheat and barley
in Hockley County. (Daniels et al.). + OKLAHOMA - Ranged 2-7 per linear foot
in wheat in Cotton, Greer, Tillman, Harmon, and Jackson Counties; light in
Bryan County wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Absent to light in north-
west area wheat. (Boyer). KANSAS - Light, 1-3 per row foot, in few wheat
fields in northeast and east-central districts. (Simpson). NEBRASKA - Active
on wheat near McCook, Red Willow County. (Raun).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - NEW MEXICO - Adults and nymphs
light, one-third teaspoon per 25 Sweeps, in Bernalillo County alfalfa; light
and scattered in some Chaves County alfalfa. (Mathews). KANSAS - None found
in alfalfa checked in northeast and east-central districts. (Simpson). MIS-
SISSIPPI - Adults and nymphs light, 10 per square foot, on Pontotoc County
alfalfa. (Dinkins).
SMALL GRAINS
HESSIAN FLY (Mayetiola destructor) - KANSAS - Heavy in Thomas County wheat;
severe in field planted September 4. (Simpson).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - OKLAHOMA -
Ranged 2-3 per linear foot in scattered wheat fields in Tillman and Jackson
Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 1 per linear foot in wheat
along field margins or near sorghum fields in Harmon County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
ENGLISH GRAIN APHID (Macrosiphum avenae) - ARKANSAS - Absent to light in north-
west area wheat. (Boyer).
WINTER GRAIN MITE (Penthaleus major) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged up to 60-70 per linear
foot in Cotton County wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). TEXAS - Light on small grain
in north-central area. (Daniels et al.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - ARIZONA - Increasing greatly, up to 1,200 per
100 sweeps, in alfalfa in Gila Valley, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW
MEXICO - Adults and nymphs light, 0.25 teaspoon per 25 sweeps, in alfalfa near
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County; parasitism low. (Heninger). Minor problem in
seedling alfalfa in Chaves County. (Mathews). ARKANSAS - Light, 50-100 per
100 sweeps, in northwest area alfalfa. (Boyer). MISSISSIPPI = Adults and nymphs
moderate, 20-30 per square foot, in Pontotoc and Oktibbeha County alfalfa.
(Dinkins).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Average per
100 sweeps by county: Maricopa-.150, Pinal 270. Ariz. Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI -
Adults light, 5 per square foot, in Oktibbeha and Pontotoc County alfalfa.
(Dinkins).
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BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Heavy, up to 510 per 100 sweeps, in
Dome Valley alfalfa; spreading into Gila Valley, Yuma County. Ariz Coop SUL
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARKANSAS = Second to fourth instars
light, 20-30 per 100 Sweeps, in northwest area alfalfa; reproduction in progress.
(Boyer). NEW MEXICO - Occasional larva found in Bernalillo County alfalfa.
(Heninger).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 275 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa in
Gila and Yuma Valleys with nymphs dominant; spreading to new fields. Mostly
adults averaged 70 per 100 sweeps in Poston, Bouse, and Salome areas, Yuma
County; adults 40 and nymphs 60 per 100 sweeps in Pinal County; adults 30 per
100 sweeps in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Adults averaged
5-7 per 25 sweeps in Eddy County alfalfa (Mathews); 3 per 25 sweeps in Dona Ana
County alfalfa (Elson).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - ARKANSAS - Adult
activity decreasing in northwest area alfalfa. (Boyer) .
WESTERN FLOWER THRIPS (Frankliniella occidentalis) - ARIZONA - Average per 100
sweeps in alfalfa by county: Yuma 150 in Poston and Parker Valley; Maricopa
200. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SUGAR BEETS
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - ARIZONA - Increasing on young center growth
in most Maricopa County fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) -— ARIZONA - Light to moderate in most Maricopa
County fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SAY STINK BUG (Pitedia sayi) - ARIZONA - Adults active in northwest Phoenix area,
Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COLE CROPS
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - ALABAMA - Late larval feeding heavy on
young cabbage and older collard plants in several Lee County home gardens;
larvae 1-3 per plant. Eggs and young larvae present, few larvae damaging nearby
young turnips. (McQueen).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
TURNIP APHID (Hyadaphis pseudobrassicae) - ARKANSAS - Heavy, up to 100+ per leaf,
on turnips in northwest area; parasitism less than 1 percent. (Arki) ins! jSun=))
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
WHITE PEACH SCALE (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona) - ALABAMA - Widespread on peach
trees in semicommercial and home orchards throughout Geneva County; more wide-
spread and damaging on peach and other hosts in central and especially southern
areas in recent years. (Reynolds, Leeper).
A MEALYBUG (Pseudococcus obscurus) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on crab apple trees in
Oceanside, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
LESSER PEACH TREE BORER (Synanthedon pictipes) - ALABAMA - Larvae damaging
throughout State; gum residue On many trees. Moderate to heavy in Morgan and
Lee Counties. (St. Cloud et al.).
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CITRUS
COWPEA APHID (Aphis craccivora) - ARIZONA - Feeding on first 3-6 inches of
young growth on Yuma Mesa, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
CITRUS THRIPS (Scirtothrips citri) - ARIZONA - Active on 4,000 acres of assorted
citrus in Tacna area of Yuma County. Ate ze Coop a Sucre):
A WHITEFLY (Aleyrodes spiraeoides) - CALIFORNIA - Adults moderate in 7-acre grove
in Oroville, Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on lime tree plantings
in Oceanside, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SMALL FRUITS
A CERAMBYCID BEETLE (Phymatodes amoenus) - MARYLAND - Adults collected from grape
wood at Cockeysville, Baltimore County, March 6, 1967. This is a new county
reocrd. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
ORNAMENTALS
MEALYBUGS - CALIFORNIA — Pseudococcus obscurus heavy on holly nursery plants in
Fresno, Fresno County, and on poinsettia nursery stock in Oxnard, Ventura County.
Phenacoccus gossypii heavy on night jasmine and coraltrees in Oceanside, San
Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ARMORED SCALES - FLORIDA - Pseudaonidia clavigera moderate on 30 of 50 camellia
plants at nursery in Tampa, Hillsborough County. (Barber). TEXAS - Unaspis
euonymi damaging euonymus in Lubbock County. (Texas Coop. Rpt.). CALIFORNIA -
Pinnaspis aspidistrae moderate on ophiopogon nursery stock in nursery in San
Diego, San Diego County. Hemiberlesia rapax heavy on euonymus nursery stock in
Napa, Napa County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PEAR PSYLLA (Psylla pyricola) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on evergreen pear (Pyrus
kawakami) nursery Stock in San Francisco, San Francisco County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A NOCTUID MOTH (Zale lunata salicis) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae moderate on lantana
plants in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County. (Cal sCoopamRpie ie
SPIDER MITES (Tetranychus spp.) - NEW MEXICO - Light to heavy on ornamental
junipers at Albuquerque, Bernalillo County. (Heninger). CALIFORNIA - T. urticae
heavy on sugar sumac (Rhus ovata) nursery stock in San Francisco, San Francisco
County. (Cal: (Coop. sRpiteD).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
A GEOMETRID MOTH (Coryphista meadii) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae heavy on mahonia in
city park in Ventura, Ventura County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
A WHITEFLY (Pealius kelloggi) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on Prunus sp. in Santa
Barbara, Santa Barbara County. (Cale CoopeeRpt-)i:
PINE NEEDLE SCALE (Phenacaspis pinifoliae) - MARYLAND - Heavy on large windbreak
planting of white pines at College Park, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.).
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MAN AND ANIMALS
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 6 cases reported in U.S. November
26-December 2 aS follows: TEXAS -— Presidio 1, Travis 1, Webb 1. ARIZONA - Yuma
1. CALIFORNIA - Imperial 2. Total of 122 cases reported in portion of Barrier
Zone in Republic of Mexico as follows: Territorio sur de Baja California 78,
Sonora 7, Chihuahua 10, Coahuila 14, Nuevo Leon 2, Tamaulipas 11. Total of 23
cases reported in Mexico south of the Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where
eradication operation underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining popula-
tion in U.S. Sterile screw-worm flies released: Texas 26,018,000, Arizona
726,000, California 300,000, Mexico 83,480,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
COMMON CATTLE GRUB (Hypoderma lineatum) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate on Bryan and Cotton
County cattle; averaged per head on 33 percent of yearlings checked in Payne
County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Present near surface in backs of north-
west area cattle. (Simco).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - FLORIDA - Increased on cattle in southern area
during fall. Averaged 560 per animal on untreated cattle at Belle Glade, Palm
Beach County, November 10. (Janes).
LICE (Haematopinus spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Mostly H. eurysternus heavy on cattle-and
H. suis heavy on hogs in Cotton Counttys.) = (OkdayaiCooprmsunD
NORTHERN FOWL MITE (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) - MISSISSIPPI - Heavy in some commer-
cial chicken houses in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins).
TICKS - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 40 per head on Pittsburg County deer; Ixodes scapularis
heaviest followed by Dermacentor albipictus and Amblyomma americanum. (OKla.
CoopEm SUED
HOUSEHOLDS AND STRUCTURES
SPOTTED MEDITERRANEAN COCKROACH (Ectobius pallidus) - MICHIGAN - Colony found in
Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, September 1, 1967. This is a new State record.
Det. by A. B. Gurney. (Newman, Hoffman).
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - MICHIGAN - Single specimen collected
in Gaylord, Otsego County, November 17. This is approximately 50 miles north
of previous collections. This is a new county record. (Janes, Newman).
STORED PRODUCTS
INDIAN-MEAL MOTH (Plodia interpunctella) - NEBRASKA - Damaging stored grain near
Humphrey, Platte County. (Keith). IOWA - Present in’stored corn in Wapello
County. (Gunderson).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES —-..ALABAMA - Hippodamia convergens larvae and adults active on
Brevicoryne brassicae and Hyadaphis pseudobrassicae in home garden in Lee County.
Adalia bipunctata adults and larvae feeding on light infestation of Longistigma
caryae on pecans in Morgan County and on Aphis spiraecola on spirea in Lee
County. (McQueen).
BIG-EYED BUGS (Geocoris spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 30 per 100 sweeps on alfalfa
in Poston area of Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). ALABAMA - G. punctipes adults
1-3 per plant in turnips, cabbage, lettuce, and other cole crops; eggs and
larvae of Pieris rapae and Plutella xylostella and numerous aphids present.
(McQueen)
Sela
PRAYING MANTIDS - ARIZONA - Heavy numbers controlled buildup of Melanoplus
differentialis on 4,000 acres of citrus at Tacna, October 21 to November I5.
(Ariz Coop’ Sur.) .
GREEN LACEWINGS (Chrysopa spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 45 per 100 sweeps on Pinal
County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
Beneficial Insects in New Mexico - Adults per 25 sweeps in alfalfa in Bernalillo
County: Green lacewings 0-2, brown lacewings 0-3, a chalcid wasp O-1, and a
braconid wasp 0-2. (N.M. Coop. Rpt.).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
CITRUS BLACKFLY (Aleurocanthus woglumi) - MEXICO - Biological Control Zone -
Light to heavy on 3,818 of 14,175 trees on 16 of 90 properties in southern
Tamaulipas. Chemical Control Zone - Inspected 36,895 trees on 370 properties in
Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas; infested 156 trees on 6 properties one mile south of
Linares, Nuevo Leon. Total of 4,803 trees on 12 properties received first spray
application and 5,944 trees on 19 properties received second application at
Linares, Nuevo Leon. (PPC Mex. Reg., Oct. Rpt.).
MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha ludens) - MEXICO - Total of 2,080 inspections of
560 traps on 553 properties in Tijuana, Ensenada, and Tecate, Baja California;
22,275 sterile flies recovered; one native male taken at Tijuana. Total of 25
native fruit flies collected in Baja California in 1967. (PPC Mex. Reg., Oct.
Rpt
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - MEXICO - Total of 7,762 larvae in 911
cotton bales in 18 municipios of Coahuila, Durango, and Chihuahua; green boll
infestations ranged 40-60 percent on 2,564 acres in 50 fields in Mexicali, Baja
California, and 50+ percent on 740 acres in 13 fields in San Luis Rio Colorado,
Sonora. Total of 22,863 larvae taken in 25,114 cotton bales in Mexicali and
San Luis lint cleaners; 3,268 moths collected in 275 sex lure traps at Mexicali.
Two adults collected in sex lure traps at Hermosillo, Sonora; lint cleaner and
green boll inspections negative. (PPC Mex. Reg., Oct. Rpt.). ARIZONA - Green
boll infestations ranged 10-100 percent in Parker Valley area, Yuma County; exit
holes evident in late-opening bolls. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
Weather of the week continued from page 1042
violent local thunderstorms from northeastern Louisiana to Georgia. Weekly rain-
fall totals were greatest along the northern portion of the Pacific coast and over
a large area centered near the mouth of the Ohio River. Cairo, Illinois, recorded
over 5 inches. Much of the northern Great Plains and the Florida Peninsula
received no rain or only light scattered precipitation.
TEMPERATURE: Winter cold gripped most of the Nation during the past week. Wide
areas from California to the middle Atlantic coast averaged 3° to 7 below normal.
Northerly winds drove the freezing line deep into the Southern States and the
zero degree line far south into the Great Basin. Ely, Nevada, registered 3°
below zero On Friday morning. Tropical breezes kept the gulf coast and sunny
Florida warmer than seasonal. (Summary supplied by Environmental Data Service,
ESSA.).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pasture - All stages of a GRASS WEBWORM (Herpetogramma licarsisalis) heavy
in scattered spots of Pangola grass pasture in upper Kipapa, Oahu; eggs from
pasture 80 percent parasitized by Trichogramma sp.; larval parasites moderate.
Larvae light to heavy on turf grasses in many areas on Oahu. (Greenwell et al.).
General Pests - SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG (Nezara viridula) -very light on various
crops and weeds in farm areas of Kauai, Oahu, and Maui; light to moderate on
weeds in few scattered areas in Hilo and Kona, Hawaii Island. (Funasaki et al.).
Beneficial Insects - ROSY PREDATOR SNAIL (Euglandina rosea) adults moderate to
heavy along roadsides in Haiku, Hamakuapoko, and Kailua, Maui; light in resident-
ial areas of Kaneohe and Kahaluu, Oahu. (Ah Sam, Funasaki). A TACHINA FLY
(Lespesia archippivora) parasitized 40 percent of Pieris rapae collected from
cauliflower in Pulehu, Maui. (Miyahira). Adults of 2 DUNG BEETLES (Copris
incertus prociduus and Onthophagus catta) moderate to heavy in pastures at
Naalehu, Hawaii Island; O. catta heavy in pastures at Makena, Maui. These beetles
inhibit horn fly breeding. (Yoshioka, Miyahira). LANTANA LEAF BEETLE (Octotoma
scabripennis) adults and larvae moderate on lantana throughout Hookena in South
Kona, Hawaii Island. (Yoshioka).
Miscellaneous Pests - GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL (Achatina fulica) baiting and surveil-
Tance in progress at Wahiawa and Poipu, Kauai; no live Snails found since September
in Wahiawa and since May in Poipu. Spray and bait treatments continuing; 83
dying snails collected during November in North Kona, Hawaii Island. Snails
moderate to heavy in many residential and farm areas due to heavy rains on Oahu
and Maui. (Sugawa et al.).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Record
SPOTTED MEDITERRANEAN COCKROACH (Ectobius pallidus) - MICHIGAN - Colony found in
Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, September 1, 1967. Det. by A. B. Gurney.
(p. 1046).
New County Records
A CERAMBYCID BEETLE (Phymatodes amoenus) - MARYLAND - Baltimore County. (p. 1045).
EUROPEAN EARWIG (Forficula auricularia) - MICHIGAN - Otsego County. (p. 1046).
LIGHT TRAP COLLECTIONS
FLORIDA - Gainesville - 11/28, BL - Armyworm (PSeudaletia unipuncta) 3, black
cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) 3, cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) 2, fall armyworm
(Spodoptera frugiperda) 1. Sanford - 11/20-22, BL - Black cutworm 3, cabbage
looper 1} fall armyworm 1, granulate cutworm (Feltia subterranea) 9, tobacco
budworm (Heliothis virescens) 1. SOUTH CAROLINA - Charleston - 11/20-26, BL,
33-76°F, .82 precip. — Armyworm 23, black cutworm 27, granulate cutworm 4.
TEXAS - Brownsville - 11/18-24, BL, 65-79°F, no precip. - Armyworm 58, black
cutworm 49, cabbage looper 9, granulate cutworm 22, salt-marsh caterpillar
(Estigmene acrea) 2, variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia) 16, yellow-striped
armyworm (Prodenia ornithogalli) 13. Brownsville - 11/25-12/1, BL, 61-84°F,
-O1 precip. — Armyworm 3, black cutworm 1, granulate cutworm 2, tomato hornworm
(Manduca quinquemaculata) 1. Waco - 11/24-30, BL - Armyworm 608, beet armyworm
(Spodoptera exigua) 24, black cutworm 20, cabbage looper 5, fall armyworm 50,
granulate cutworm 193, variegated cutworm 224, yellow-striped armyworm 5.
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INSECTS NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES
LINED CLICK BEETLE (Agriotes lineatus (L.))
Economic Importance: Grain is so severely injured by this elaterid in the USSR
and Denmark that replanting is sometimes necessary. Great damage to cereals and
Sugarbeets also occurs in Germany. Forty to 80 percent of plants were killed on
hundreds of acres of sugarbeets, oats, and barley in Sweden in an outbreak in
1918. The wireworm is one of the chief soil pests in nursery plantations in the
British Isles and is very destructive to young grape stock in such plantings in
Italy. In Canada, A. lineatusS was responsible for 60 percent loss to potatoes
in one field on Vancouver ISland in 1949 and was especially damaging to this crop
in Yarmouth area (Nova Scotia) in 1954. This species and the related A. obscurus
(L.) and A. sputator (L.) are regarded as major pests of cultivated crops in
Europe. A. lineatus and A. obscurus are responsible for most of the wireworm
injury in Switzerland. A. lineatus was first found in North America in Canada
in 1947, A. sputator in 1939, and A. obscurus was thought to have been introduced
in 1895-1900 into British Columbia in soil used for packing hop plants. These
species have been intercepted at U.S. ports of entry on several occasions.
Distribution: Canada (British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland) , Central
Asia, Europe (all), Middle East, Near East, and Siberian area of USSR.
Hosts: Wheat, barley, corn, rye and some other grains and grasses, lupine,
potato, carrot, tobacco, pea, hop, peach, grape, turnip, lettuce, sugarbeet,
cabbage, tomato, flax, buckwheat, Jerusalem artichoke, onion, garlic, clover,
rape, Sunflower, oak, pine, spruce and fir.
General Distribution of Agriotes lineatus (L.)
Coleoptera: Elateridae No. 173 of Series
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Life History and Habits: Life history and habits under conditions in France are
as follows: Adults are carnivorous but will attack leaves of cereals. Eggs
hatch between July 10-14. Larvae develop slowly and, being very susceptible to
heat, burrow deep into the soil. Larval development requires almost 4 years. The
larger larvae, which cause the greater amount of damage, go through last molt in
May and descend to a depth of 6-13 inches to pupate. Pupation takes place by end
of June but adults do not leave the pupal cell until following April. In Nova
Scotia, Canada, pupation occurs between July 20-August 15. In Czechoslovakia,
the species is usually found in damp meadows, occasionally in cereal fields.
Larvae attack roots of cereals during early spring and Summer in England. A.
lineatus adults have been observed to be active only at night in that country.
Description: ADULT - Length 8-10 mm. According to Becker (1956), "A. lineatus
is readily distinguished from all other Nearctic species of Agriotes by the very
uneven elytral intervals resulting from the pairing of the striae. There is a
faint indication of this condition in some specimens of mancus and insanus, but
in these cases it is never as distinct as in lineatus. The only species that ap-
proaches lineatus in Size and also has broad mandibles is obscurus, but obscurus
has very coarse punctures on the pronotum, evenly spaced elytral intervals, and
the pronotum is slightly wider than long; whereas lineatus has moderate pronotal
punctures, uneven elytral intervals, and pronotum subquadrate or sligntly longer
than wide."" Becker (1956) also gives more complete information on description
of stages of A. lineatus.
Agriotes lineatus (L.) Agriotes obscurus (L.)
Figures of adults from: Volkov, S. M., Zimin, L. S., Rudenko, D. K. and
Tupenevich, S. M. 1955. Album of Pests and Diseases of Agricultural
Crops of the Non-Chernozem Area of European USSR. Plate 7, Moscow.
Selected References: 1. Becker, C. 1956. Canad. Ent. 88 (Suppl. 1), 101 pp.
2. Balachowsky, A. and Mesnil, L. 1935. Insects Nuisibles aux Plantes Cultivees
1:754-788 (Paris). 3. Eidt, D. C. 1953. Canad. Ent. 85(11):408-414. 4. Hidt,
D. C. 1954. Canad. Ent. 86(11) :481-494.
Prepared in Survey and Detection U.S. Dept. Agr.
Operations in cooperation with other Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt.
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Cooperative
ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1967
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
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curacy of the material.
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Volume 17 December 15, 1967 Number 50
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
GREENBUG increasing in small grains throughout Texas. (p. 1053).
PEA APHID increasing in alfalfa in Maricopa County, Arizona, and in northwestern
Arkansas. (p. 1053).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM heavy on pecans in Mayes County, Oklahoma; damage heavy to
pecan orchards in Autauga County, Alabama. (p. 1055).
CITRUS RUST MITE highest and CHAFF SCALE lowest for November in 16 years on
Florida citrus. (p. 1055).
PINK BOLLWORM heavier in 1967 than in past Several years in Arkansas. Gin trash
and lint cleaner inspections positive at all locations through November in 27
Oklahoma Counties. (p. 1058).
Detection
Two ARMORED SCALES reported for first time in Maryland and California. (p. 1057).
For new county records see page 1058.
Special Reports
Survey Method for Spotted Alfalfa Aphid. (p. 1060).
Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
CITRUS FLOWER MOTH (Prays citri Milliere). (p. 1061).
Reports in this issue are for week ending December 8 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
Citrus Flower Moth (Prays citri Milliere)...........sseeeeeeeee sitsiels exometen ents 1061
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 11
HIGHLIGHTS: Stormy weather was the rule over much of the Nation last week. The
West continued cold but mild, cloudy, rainy weather prevailed over the Central
and East.
PRECIPITATION: The Pacific coast storm continued to soak the Far Northwest with
up to 5 inches of rain along the coast, 1 to 3 inches in the interior valleys
west of the Cascades, and heavy snow in the Cascades. Rain fell over the central
and southern Great Plains on Monday and Tuesday and spread over the northern
Plains and eastward to the Appalachians by Thursday. Fog lay over much of the
eastern half of the Nation during the latter half of the week. The weekend
brought more inclement weather to the middle and eastern sections of the country.
Mixtures of snow, sleet, and freezing rain fell in the Lakes region and eastward;
combinations of rain, drizzle, and fog occurred from the central and southern
Plains to the Atlantic coast, and violent weather lashed the Mississippi and
Alabama coast and the Florida Panhandle. Tornadoes occurring in the latter
areas on the 9th, 10th, and 1lth caused considerable damage and, in Florida,
1 death. Reports of other tornadoes are fragmentary. Freezing rain glazed the
roads in western and central New York on Sunday and many schools in the central
counties remained closed on Monday morning. Up to 10 inches of snow fell in
northern Maine on Sunday. Precipitation was generally light from the Rocky
Mountains to the Mississippi River and mostly fair weather with little or no
rain prevailed over Arizona and nearby portions of neighboring States.
Weather of the week continued on page 1059
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - TEXAS - Increasing greatly in small grains
throughout State; damaging in isolated areas. Heavy on some fields southeast
and southwest of Amarillo in Randall, Deaf Smith, Fisher, and Briscoe Counties;
controls applied. Damaging small grains in Denton, Cook, Collin, and Wise
Counties; some controls applied. Damaging Gulf ryegrass, rye and oats in
Harris County and increasing to economic levels in Stonewall and Taylor Counties;
noneconomic in panhandle area north of Amarillo. (Daniels et al.). OKLAHOMA -
Averaged less than 5 per linear foot in Garfield, Canadian, and Logan Counties.
Averaged 10 per linear foot in Payne County. Ranged 50-150 per linear foot on
poor-land wheat and 7-8 per linear foot on good-land wheat in Tillman and
Jackson Counties with 6-15 per linear foot in Blaine and Kingfisher Counties.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Absent to very light in northwest area wheat.
(Boyer). ALABAMA - Medium to heavy, 1-15 per plant, on all plants in 20-acre
Chilton County oatfield; infested 30 percent of 25-acre Conecuh County ryefield.
(Futral et al.). KANSAS - Ranged 0-20 per row foot in Sedgwick County and 0-5
in Sumner County with 2-county average less than 3 per row foot; absent in Marion
and Butler Counties. (Simpson).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - VIRGINIA - Averaged 2 per 10
Sweeps on Montgomery County alfalfa. (IsSakson). ARKANSAS - Absent to light in
northwest area. (Boyer). KANSAS - Absent in alfalfa checked in Marion, Butler,
Riley, Pottawatomie, and Shawnee Counties. (Simpson). CALIFORNIA - Moderate on
100-acre alfalfa planting in Saugus, Los Angeles County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
EUROPEAN CORN BORER (Ostrinia nubilalis) - ILLINOIS - Incidence of microsporidio-
sis in larvae collected during 1967 fall abundance survey determined by J.
Maddox. Average percent infected larvae by district as follows: Northwest 9.6,
northeast 4.0, west 33.3, central 2.9, east 2.4, west-southwest 15.3, east-south-—
east 3.4, southwest 2.6, southeast 0. Total of 481 larvae examined; 67 found
infected. (Ill. Ins. Rpt.).
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - MISSOURI - Light in south-
west area corn. Average percent infestation on corn by county during southeast
area survey: Dunklin 27.6, Mississippi 34, New Madrid 30.4, Pemiscot 29.4,
Scott 10.8, Stoddard 27.8. Collected for first time in Iron and St. Francois
Counties. (Munson).
SMALL GRAINS
ENGLISH GRAIN APHID (Macrosiphum avenae) - MISSISSIPPI - Light on small grains in
Oktibbeha and Webster Counties. (Dinkins). ARKANSAS - Absent to very light in
northwest area wheat. (Boyer).
WINTER GRAIN MITE (Penthaleus major) - TEXAS - This species and Schizaphis
graminum damaging small grains in Denton, Cook, Collin, and Wise Counties; some
controls applied. (Daniels et al.).
FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - ARIZONA - Large increases, up to 4,000 per 100
sweeps, in Some alfalfa at Mesa, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). NEW
MEXICO - Moderate to heavy in some alfalfa in Artesia area, Eddy County.
(Mathews). KANSAS - Light, 5-15 per square foot, in Marion County alfalfa field.
(Simpson). ARKANSAS - Increased, 100-200 per 100 sweeps, in alfalfa in north-
west area due to warmer weather. (Boyer). VIRGINIA - Averaged 4 per 10 sweeps on
Montgomery County alfalfa. (Isakson).
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THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - NEW MEXICO - Adults
averaged 3-5 per 25 sweeps in alfalfa near Artesia, Eddy County. (Mathews).
ARIZONA - Average per 100 sweeps in alfalfa by county: Maricopa 100, Pinal
110.2. (Ariz.- Coop. Sur.).
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - VIRGINIA - Averaged 1 adult per 20 sweeps and
1 larva per 30 sweeps on Montgomery County alfalfa. (Isakson). MISSISSIPPI -
Larvae light, 2-3 per square foot, in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Adults averaged 150 per 100 sweeps in
Chandler area and 80 per 100 sweeps in other areas of Maricopa County; adults 20
and nymphs 60 per 100 sweeps in Pinal County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
NEW MEXICO - Adults averaged 3 per 25 sweeps in alfalfa north of Las Cruces,
Dona Ana County. (Elson).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Averaged 20 per 100 sweeps in
Maricopa and Pinal County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
STRAWBERRY SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus atlanticus) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on 50-
acre alfalfa planting in Chino, San Bernardino County. (Calls, Coop Rpt
SOYBEANS
SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG (Nezara viridula) - ALABAMA - Damage by this and other
stink bugs not evident with 90 percent of crop harvested in Morgan County.
(Rutledge et al.).
SUGAR BEETS
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Larval damage very heavy in two
40-acre fields. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
MISCELLANEOUS FIELD CROPS
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Averaged 80
per 100 sweeps on Maricopa County safflower. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) - ARIZONA - Light in some Maricopa County
safflower. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Adults averaged 120 per 100 sweeps in
safflower in Mesa and Tempe areas of Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sux):
POTATOES, TOMATOES, PEPPERS
A SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus marianae) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on nighshade in Hunt-
ington Beach, Orange County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
COLE CROPS
CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) - FLORIDA - Decreased on cabbage in recent weeks
to current low count of 10 eggs and larvae per 100 plants at Sanford, Seminole
County; no problem in most commercial fields. (Greene).
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) - ALABAMA - Larval damage of this and other
cabbageworm species evident in commercial cabbage plantings in Mobile County.
(Vickery).
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DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
TWIG GIRDLER (Oncideres cingulata) - ALABAMA - Damaged limbs in some Washington
County pecan orchards; numerous 1 to 2.5 foot-long branches of some pecan and
persimmon trees falling in Lee County. Egg laying in progress. (Estes, Barwood) .
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - ALABAMA - Damage heavy to untreated Autauga
County pecan orchards; harvest in progress. (Scott).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - ALABAMA - Damage heavy in untreated
Autauga County pecan orchards; harvest in progress. (Scott). TEXAS - Infesting
native pecan trees in Madison County. (Garrett). OKLAHOMA - Heavy on pecans in
Mayes County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PEACH TREE BORER (Sanninoidea exitiosa) - ARKANSAS - Concern greater due to poor
controls in State. (Wylie, Boyer).
CITRUS
Citrus Insect Situation in Florida - End of November - CITRUS RUST MITE (Phyllocop-
truta oleivora) infested leaves in 85 percent of groves (norm 66 percent); 63
percent economic (norm 44 percent). Infested fruit in 83 percent of groves
(norm 65 percent); 61 percent economic (norm 44 percent). Population on leaves
and fruit at highest November level in 16 years of record. Although decrease
expected, population will be in high range in most districts; about 30 percent
of groves will have important infestations. All districts high. TEXAS CITRUS
MITE (Eutetranychus banksi) infested 28 percent of groves (norm 36 percent); 12
percent economic (norm 15 percent). Population below normal and very low.
Increase will occur; scattered groves will develop heavy infestations. Highest
districts north, west, and central. CITRUS RED MITE (Panonychus citri) infested
26 percent of groves (norm 36 percent); 8 percent economic (norm 10 percent).
Population below normal and very low. Increase expected; some important infes-
tations will develop. Highest districts east and north. GLOVER SCALE (Lepido-
saphes gloverii) infested 70 percent of groves; 7 percent economic. Population
below normal and low; no change expected. Highest districts east and west.
PURPLE SCALE (L. beckii) infested 50 percent of groves; 1 percent economic.
Population will continue very low and unimportant. YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella
citrina) infested 56 percent of groves; 3 percent economic. Population below
average and in low range. Increase expected. Highest district east. CHAFF
SCALE (Parlatoria pergandii) infested 36 percent of groves; 2 percent economic.
Population at lowest November level in 16 years of record. AN ARMORED SCALE
(Unaspsi citri) infested 14 percent of groves; infestations mostly light to mod-
erate. GREEN SCALE (Coccus viridis) and FLORIDA WAX SCALE (Ceroplastes floriden-
sis) more abundant than normal for November but neither important. (Ww. A.
Simanton (Citrus Expt. Sta., Lake Alfred)).
ARMORED SCALES - All stages of Unaspis citri severe on stems, leaves, fruit, and
bark on 200 of 1,000 grapefruit and orange plants at Ft. Pierce, St. Lucie
County, November 30 (Bridges, Hebb); some trees killed as infestation severe but
scattered. Lepidosaphes gloverii adult damage severe to stems and bark on
10,000 of 15,000 citrus plants inspected at nursery in: Springhead, Hillsborough
County, November 30 (Vaughan); north half quarantined due to heavy infestation
(Fla. Coop. Sur). Parlatoria pergandii adult damage moderate to stems and bark
of 350 of 8,750 citrus plants at nursery in Springhead November 30 (Vaughan) ;
watch placed on nursery as infestation becoming heavy in localized areas (Fla.
Coop. Sur.). CALIFORNIA - Aonidiella citrina moderate on citrus nursery stock
in Colusa, Colusa County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
COTTONY-CUSHION SCALE (Icerya purchasi) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on dooryard
citrus in Woodland, Yolo County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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TEXAS CITRUS MITE (Eutetranychus banksi) - FLORIDA - Adults moderate on 4,200 of
7,000 citrus nursery plants inspected at Springhead, Hillsborough County. (Vaughan,
Nov. 30).
OTHER TROP. & SUBTROP. FRUITS
OLIVE SCALE (Parlatoria oleae) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on olive leaves, twigs,
and fruit in Maxwell, Colusa County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ORNAMENTALS
AN ARMORED SCALE (Rhizaspidiotus dearnessi) - FLORIDA - All stages on some part-
ridgepea (Cassia sp.) plants at Stuart, Martin County, October 26, 1967.
(Campbell). This is a new Department of Plant Industry host and county record.
(Fla. Coop. Sur.).
ARMORED SCALES - FLORIDA - Lepidosaphes maskelli severe on stems and leaves of
variegated juniper inspected at nursery in Winter Haven, Polk County, November
20. (Denmark). Gymnaspis aechmeae adult damage severe on leaves of billbergia
at nursery in Brooksville, Hernando County, November 29 (Williams); plants under
quarantine. Adults infested 60 of 100 bromeliad torch plants at nursery in Lake
Worth, Palm Beach County, November 30. (Wyles). Pseudaonidia clavigera moderate
to severe on all common and sasanqua camellias at nursery in Tampa, Hillsborough
County. (Barber). CALIFORNIA - Diaspis cocois heavy on palm in Carpenteria,
Santa Barbara County. D. echinocacti heavy on cactus nursery stock in Yucca
Valley, San Bernardino County; very active in 1967. Aulacaspis rosae heavy on
roses in Gonzales, Monterey County. Parlatoria oleae heavy on lilac nursery
stock in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CAMPHOR SCALE (Pseudaonidia duplex) - FLORIDA - Found on stems and leaves of
camellia at nursery in Suwannee River area, Gilchrist County, November 30
(Graham); all females parasitized (Dekle). This is a new county record. (Fla.
Coop. Sur.).
YELLOW SCALE (Aonidiella citrina) - FLORIDA - All stages moderate on leaves on
40 of 200 Japan fatsia plants at nursery in Apopka, Orange County (Kipp);
controls recommended. This is a new host record. (Fla. Coop. Sur.).
WHITEFLIES - NEW MEXICO - Heavy on poinsettias in 2 commercial greenhouses in
northern area; foliage discolored. (Heninger).
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) - ALABAMA - Adults
heavy and widespread on camellias, chrysanthemums, and many other blossoms
throughout Mobile County; adult feeding heavy on late rose blooms and other
blossoms this fall and early winter throughout southern and central areas.
(Seibels et al.).
ALFALFA LOOPER (Autographa californica) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate on chrysanthemum
nursery stock in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
BARK BEETLES - VIRGINIA - Dendroctonus spp. active in City of Chesapeake, and in
Orange, Westmoreland, and 14 southern counties; Ips avulsus major pest in October
although D. frontalis generally very active. D. frontalis killed loblolly pine
in one-acre spot in King William and Chesterfield Counties; active in small spots in
Nottoway and Lunenburg Counties. (For. Pest. Sur. Rpt., Oct. Sum.).
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WHITE-PINE WEEVIL (Pissodes strobi) ~ VIRGINIA - Damage light to 3 plantations in
Giles and Craig Counties. Damage averaged 1 percent of total sample of trees in
observation areas; static population indicated. (For. Pest. Sur. Rpt., Oct. Sum.).
WHITE-PINE APHID (Cinara strobi) - VIRGINIA - Active on white pine in Prince
Edward County; severe discoloration in Charlotte, Pittsylvania, and Orange
Counties. (For. Pest. Sur. Rpt., Oct. Sum.). MARYLAND - Eggs heavy on several
young white pines at Fallston, Harford County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Aspidiotus cryptomeriae) - MARYLAND - Collected from Canadian
hemlock by C. W. McComb at Rockville, Montgomery County, August 10, 1965. This
is a new State record. Det. by H. L. McKenzie. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Clavaspis ulmi) - CALIFORNIA - Light on catalpa trees in
Burlingame, San Mateo County. Collected October 19, 1967, by B. Davis and T.
Haig. Det. by R. F. Wilkey. This is a new State record. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PINE TORTOISE SCALE (Toumeyella numismaticum) - IOWA - Infesting pine at Wadena,
Fayette County. (Gunderson). VIRGINIA - Light on 6 Virginia pines at Frederick
County location. (For. Pest. Sur. Rpt., Oct. Sum.).
PINE WEBWORM (Tetralopha robustella) - VIRGINIA - Common on scattered plantation
seedlings in Lunenburg and Bedford Counties. (For. Pest. Sur. Rpt., Oct. Sum.).
FLORIDA - Larvae locally infesting leaves on 47 of 471 loblolly pines in Plant
City, Hillsborough County. (Vaughan, Nov. 28).
PINE SAWFLIES (Neodiprion spp.) - VIRGINIA - N. lecontei larvae active on some
loblolly pines in Westmoreland, King George, and Pittsylvania Counties; damage
averaged 0.9 percent of total sample of trees in observation areas. N. pinetum
found on several white pines at 2 locations in Orange County. (For. Pest. Sur.
Rpt., Oct. Sum.).
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - LOUISIANA - Larvae collected in Jefferson Parish November 24-30;
Aedes vexans, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Culex salinarius, and C. restuans;
Aedes sollicitans and A. taeniorhynchus dominant in light trap collections.
Larvae collected November 29-December 7: Aedes triseriatus, Anopheles crucians,
A. quadrimaculatus, C. pipiens quinquefasciatus, C. reStuans, C. Salinarius, C.
territans, Culiseta inornata, and Orthopodomyia signifera; Aedes Sollicitans
and A. taeniorhynchus landing rate counts high. (Stokes).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 4 cases reported in U.S. December
3-9 as follows: TEXAS - Kinney I, Maverick 1, Val Verde 1. ARIZONA - Maricopa
1. Total of 179 cases reported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico
as follows: Territorio sur de Baja California 68, Sonora 12, Chihuahua 11,
Coahuila 38, Nuevo Leon 12, Tamaulipas 38. Total of 40 cases reported in Mexico
south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication operations under-
way to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population in U.S. Sterile
screw-worm flies released: Texas 12,768,000, Arizona 1,120,000, California
200,000, Mexico 71,872,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
HORN FLY (Haematobia irritans) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 12-15 per head on long year-
lings in Kingfisher, Blaine, and Payne Counties; up to 100 per head on bulls in
Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
STABLE FLY (Stomoxys calcitrans) - MISSISSIPPI - Ranged 10-15 per animal on and
around 8 penned bulls in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins).
COMMON CATTLE GRUB (Hypoderma lineatum) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged less than 3 per
head on 60 head of treated feedlot cattle in Oklahoma City packing plant; up to
25 per head on untreated cows and long yearlings. Ranged 10-15 (maximum 32) per
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head on untreated long yearlings in Payne County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CATTLE LICE - MISSISSIPPI - Moderate on several dairy herds in Oktibbeha and
Lowndes Counties. (Dinkins). IOWA - Light in locker plant and field surveys
in central, south-central, and southeast areas. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
A HARD-BACKED TICK (Ixodes marxi) - OKLAHOMA - Single female taken in squirrel's
nest in dead tree 5 miles west of Locust Grove, Mayes County, November 24, 1967,
by D. C. Arnold. This is a new county record. Det. by D. E. Howell. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
LADY BEETLES - ARIZONA - Adults averaged 100 per 100 sweeps in Maricopa County
safflower. Counts per 100 sweeps in alfalfa by county: Pinal 65, Maricopa 30.
(Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - ARKANSAS - Heavier in 1967 than in
past several years. Larval counts through November were 260 in gin trash, 9 in
lint cleaners, and 28 from bolls in field. Total of 107 adults taken in sex
lure traps; one pupa found. Collected for first time in Arkansas, Crittenden,
Lincoln, and Desha Counties. (Ark. Ins. Sur.). OKLAHOMA - Positive finds at
all locations in 27 counties through November during lint cleaner and gin trash
inspections. General increase indicated in field populations for all counties
surveyed. Larvae ranged 1-88 per lint cleaner inspection; highest in western
and southwesterp counties and lightest in eastern and southeastern counties.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARIZONA - Generally larvae easily found in remaining unopened
green bolls throughout Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
AN ARMORED SCALE (Aspidiotus cryptomeriae) - MARYLAND - Collected from Canadian
hemlock at Rockville, Montgomery County, August 10, 1965, by C. W. McComb. Det. by
H. L. McKenzie. @n/ 105m)
AN ARMORED SCALE (Clavaspis ulmi) - CALIFORNIA - Taken on catalpa in Burlingame,
San Mateo County, October 19, 1967, by B. Davis and T. Haig. Det. by R. F.
Wilkey. (p. 1057).
New County Records
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - MISSOURI - Iron and St.
Francois Counties. (p. 1053).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Rhizaspidiotus dearnessi) - FLORIDA - Martin County. (p. 1056).
CAMPHOR SCALE (Pseudaonidia duplex) - FLORIDA - Gilchrist County. (p. 1056).
A HARD-BACKED TICK (Ixodes marxi) - OKLAHOMA - Mayes County. (p. 1058).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - ARKANSAS - Arkansas, Crittenden,
Lincoln, and Desha Counties. (p. 1058).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
General Vegetables - DIAMONDBACK MOTH (Plutella xylostella) larvae trace to light
on most crucifers on Oahu; random counts in Several areas averaged 5 larvae per
10 plants. Larvae light, 2-3 per cauliflower plant, at Pulehu, Maui. (Funasaki,
Miyahira). CARMINE SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus telarius) light to moderate on most
and heavy on some snap beans at Waianae, Oahu; very Light on windward Oahu.
(Yamamoto, Sato). GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) counts per square inch
averaged 3 compared with up to 115 in early September on eggplant foliage at
Pearl City, Oahu. (Funasaki). LEAF MINER FLIES (Liriomyza spp.) heavy on
cucumber in some areas of windward Oahu and on tomato and cucumber at Kihei, Maui.
Strong winds and rains disrupted spray programs. (Suzukawa, Miyahira).
Fruit and Nuts - SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG (Nezara viridula) buildup damaged about
8 percent of macadamia nuts in orchard at Puna, Hawaii ISland. Occasionally
light to moderate on many crops throughout Oahu areas. (Yoshioka, Yamamoto).
FRUIT FLIES - Larvae per pound of fruit collected on Hawaii: 304 Mediterranean
fruit flies (Ceratitis capitata) in Jerusalem-cherry from Mauna-Loa Truck Trail
at 4,250 feet elevation and 248 melon flies (Dacus cucurbitae) from Honomalino at
at 1,700 feet elevation. Infestations of C. capitata and oriental fruit fly (D.
dorsalis) mixed in other collections (guava, coffee, litchi, plum, and mountain
apple) during June to August on Hawaii Island; D. dorsalis heaviest in guava
(72 percent) and mountain apple (63 percent). Braconid parasite recoveries of
predominately Opius oophilus greatest from litchi, coffee, and rose apple; parasit-
ism ranged 63-81 percent. O. fletcheri, a parasite of melon fly, recovered in
larger numbers than usual from momordica; O. tryoni, a parasite of Mediterranean
fruit fly, recovered in large numbers from Jerusalem-cherry. (Hawaii Fruit Fly
Investigations, USDA).
Shade Trees - BLACK THREAD SCALE (Ischnaspis jongirostris) moderate on foliage of
Several Chinese banyan trees at Lihue, Kauai. (FunaSaki).
LIGHT TRAP COLLECTIONS
FLORIDA - Gainesville - 12/4, BL - Armyworm (Pseudaletia unipuncta) 11, black
cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) 2, fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) 1, granulate
cutworm (Feltia Subterranea) 2. Sanford - 11/27-1271, BL - Black cutworm 9,
cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) 43, corn earworm (Heliothis zea) 16, fall
armyworm 2, granulate cutworm 23, tobacco budworm (Heliothis virescens) 1,
yellow-striped armyworm (Prodenia ornithogalli) 13. TEXAS - Brownsville -
12/2-8, BL, 48-80°F., 0.87 precip. - Armyworm 50, black cutworm 132, cabbage
looper 25, granulate cutworm 23, salt-marsh caterpillar (Estigmene acrea) 5,
tobacco budworm 1, variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia) 20, yellow-striped
armyworm 46.
Weather continued from page 1052
TEMPERATURE: It was the second cold week over the Great Basin, the Far Southwest,
and the central and southern Rocky Mountains. Subzero temperatures occurred in
parts of the northern and central Rockies and the Great Basin on 1 or 2 mornings.
Alamosa, Colorado, registered 14° below zero on Sunday morning. A,large aréa
from eastern Nevada to western Colorado averaged 5° to 9° colder than normal.
Rapid warming occurred over the East early in the week and exceptionally mild
weather prevailed over Montana and from the Dakotas to Texas and eastward to
the Atlantic Ocean. Afternoon temperatures on most days ranged from the 40's
over southern Michigan to the 70's near the Gulf of Mexico and most stations
registered freezing temperatures only on Monday, December 4. In Some areas, it
was the warmest week Since mid-November. Wide areas from the Missouri River to
the Appalachians and southward to the gulf averaged 6° to 10° above normal.
(Summary supplied by Environmental Data Service, ESSA.).
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SAMPLING METHOD FOR THE SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID
M. W. Nielson*
History: The spotted alfalfa aphid (Therioaphis maculata (Buckton)) was intro-
duced into the United States in 1954. In a very Short time the pest spread to
nearly every State where alfalfa was grown and caused high losses to the alfalfa
industry. In recent years, the aphid has not been considered an important pest
of alfalfa owing to the use of resistant alfalfa varieties and other means of
control. However, the insect can become a Serious pest in areas where resistant
varieties are not grown or if the insect should develop biotypes which cannot be
controlled by presently grown resistant varieties.
Habits: The aphid prefers to feed on the underside of alfalfa leaves near the
base of the plant. As the population increases, the insect will feed on stems
and eventually work upward as the lower leaves are killed. The aphid will drop
off the leaves when disturbed. Copious amounts of honeydew are produced by the
aphid. When the plants are being killed, thus restricting food supply, the aphid
will produce winged forms which migrate to other more attractive alfalfa fields.
In the Southwest, reproduction is exclusively by parthenogenesis. Sexual forms
are produced in the colder climates where the aphid overwinters in the egg stage.
Seasonal Abundance: In Arizona, three distinct population peaks occur. Sometimes
a fourth peak takes place in January. Usually the main population peaks occur in
April, July, and October. Surveys and population counts should be taken just
before the period when these population peaks are likely to occur.
Sampling: Sampling alfalfa fields with a Sweep net is useful only to determine
the presence of the spotted alfalfa aphid in alfalfa. A simple, practical, and
accurate method of estimating populations in the field is by the leaf-count
system. Aphids are counted on three trifoliolate leaves, each selected at random
from the top, middle, and bottom of plants. These subsamples should be repeated
10 times at random intervals of 20 to 50 walking steps in a diagonal fashion
across the field. Thirty trifoliolate leaves will thus represent the total sample
from one field. Care should be taken during sampling to minimize disturbance and
subsequent loss of aphids dropping from the leaves. To avoid loss, the leaf
petiole is grasped by the thumb and forefinger and slowly turned until the entire
underside of the leaf is clearly visible.
Resistant alfalfa varieties are recommended for control of the spotted alfalfa
aphid. However, aphids will occasionally build up on seedlings of some resistant
varieties. Treatment with recommended insecticides is necessary on all varieties
when the aphid population reaches an average of one per Seedling in seedling
fields or five per trifoliolate leaf in older stands. One seedling is equivalent
to a sample of one trifoliolate leaf of older plants Thus, 30 seedlings should
be included in the sample for alfalfa fields in the seedling stage. An alfalfa
seedling is defined as that stage of the plant between the appearance of the
unifoliate and the first trifoliolate leaves.
*Entomology Research Division, ARS, USDA U.S. Dept. Agr.
Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt.
17(50) :1060, 1967
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INSECTS NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES
CITRUS FLOWER MOTH (Prays citri Millitre)
Economic Importance: Larvae of this yponomeutid moth are very destructive to
many Species of citrus especially lemons and oranges, They reduce production of
fruit and may prevent development. One type of damage occurs after the fall-
grafting of citrus in Israel. Larvae penetrate the raffia dressing around the
graft-union to feed in the cambium. The union dries and the buds die. A second
type occurs in the Mediterranean area where larvae feed on the floral parts and
web them together. They penetrate the calyx to feed. The resultant damage re-
duces yield. A third type of damage occurs in the Philippines and India where
larval feeding in the fruit rinds causes galls to appear on the fruit surface.
Fruits either drop off the tree before they are mature or if they remain there,
become unmarketable because of unattractive galls. Up to 30 galls may be found
on a heavily infested fruit. Exit holes made by larvae before pupation permit
the entrance of fungi and mealybugs in the fruit.
Distribution: Algeria, Australia (N. S. Wales), Ceylon, Fiji Islands, France
(including Corsica) , Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy (including Sicily
and Sardinia), Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines, Spain, and
Syria.
Hosts: Many species of citrus.
190° 140" 120" _ 100" _60"
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LUCEY ETI WS
General Distribution of Prays citri Milliere
Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae No. 174 of Series
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Life History and Habits: Under conditions in the Campania area of southern Italy,
the biology is as follows: Females deposit 60-150 eggs on the corolla or calyx
of flowers of various species of citrus. Hatching occurs in 4-12 days and larvae
eat the flowers and mature fruit. Larvae form galleries in the fruit and gener-
ally remain there until time to pupate, but sometimes they will leave and enter
another fruit to feed before pupating. The length of the larval stage is usually
20-22 days but may be 30 days in the seventh generation. Larvae leave the fruit
and pupate in a loosely woven cocoon inside the calyx. Although pupation usually
lasts 10 days, it may require up to 71 days in the seventh or overwintering gen-
eration. In the Philippines where only 5 generations have been recorded, eggs
are laid on the fruit but seldom on the flowers.
Description: ADULT - Length 2.8 - 3.2 mm. grayish brown with light gray membra-
nous hind wings. Many irregular markings on hind wings. Long, narrow wings with
fringe which is much broader in hind wings. Head, thorax and abdomen light brown.
EGG - Length 0.2 mm. Subelliptical and colorless to light yellow but turns darker
before hatching. Surface with network of irregular hexagons. LARVA - Length when
full grown 4.2 - 5.5 mm. but may extend to 12 mm. in southern Italy. White in
first stage but turning to light green with dark brown head when full grown; semi-
transparent. Color of larva may vary under different conditions. Sparse fine
hairs covering body which is 14 segmented. Dorsal surface of abdominal segments
with thin brownish line extending to lateral margin. PUPA - Length 4.8 - 5.5 mm.
Chocolate brown in color and fastened to host plant by silken threads.
Adult
Pupa
Larva
After Bodenheimer, permission of Dr. W. Junk, Publishers
Selected References: 1. Bodenheimer, F. S. 1951. Citrus Entomology in the
Middle East. 663 pp., The Hague. 2. Ferro, S. 1964. Notiziario sulle Malattie
delle Piante 70-71 (n.s. 49-50) :383-412. 3. San Juan, J. M. 1924. Philippine
Agriculturist 12(8) :339-348.
Prepared in Survey and Detection
Operations in cooperation with other U.S. Dept. Agr.
ARS agencies and the Department of Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt.
Entomology, U.S. National Museum 17(50) :1061-1062, 1967
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VOL. 17, No. 51 December 22, 1967
Cooperative
ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
The Cooperative Economic Insect Report is issued
weekly as a service to American Agriculture. Its contents
are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
Federal, and industrial entomologists and other agricultural
workers. In releasing this material the Division serves as
a clearing house and does not assume responsibility for ac-
curacy of the material.
All reports and inquiries pertaining to this release,
including the mailing list, should be sent to:
Survey and Detection Operations
Plant Pest Control Division
Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Center Building
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Volume 17 December 22, 1967 Number 51
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
- Current Conditions
GREENBUG heavy and damaging small grains in Texas Panhandle; heavy in wheat in
Monona County, Iowa. (p. 1065).
WINTER GRAIN MITE damaging small grains in central Texas. (p. 1065).
CHINCH BUG not expected to be problem in Illinois in 1968. (p. 1065).
WESTERN PINE BEETLE survey. conducted on 350,000 acres in western Texas.
(p. 1067). ‘
@ GoLDEN NEMATODE found for first time outside Long Island in New York.
(p. 1068).
Detection
For new county records see page 1068.
Special Reports
Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
ALMOND SCOLYTID (Scolytus amygdali Guerin) (p. 1077).
Southern Pine Beetle Activity in Southeastern Area - 1967 (p. 1070).
Survey Methods. Selected References 1961. Part V. (p. 1071).
Black Stem Rust Quarantine Map. Centerfold.
Reports in this issue are for week ending December 15 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Insects Not Known to Occur in the United States
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Black Stem Rust Quarantine Map. Centerfold.
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 18
HIGHLIGHTS: Violent weather struck much of the Nation during the past week.
Record Snows occurred in the Southwest, tornadoes struck the Deep South, freezing
rain iced the Great Plains, and the coldest temperatures of the season spread over
the northern Rockies.
PRECIPITATION: Heavy snow fell in southern Utah, southwestern and south-central
Colorado, and in the mountains of Arizona and New Mexico. Winds of 30 to 40
m.p.h. piled the snow in drifts up to 9 feet deep closing many roads and isolating
hundreds of persons in Arizona and New Mexico. On Wednesday, a few flakes of
snow fell at La Jolla and San Diego, California. This was the first known
occurrence of snow at La Jolla and only the second occurrence at San Diego.
Freezing rain, mostly after midweek, glazed much of the Great Plains from the
Dakotas to Wisconsin and southward to northern Texas and eastern New Mexico.
Glaze covered portions of New England early and late in the week. Tornadoes
occurred in the Deep South on several days--in Texas on Thursday and in Alabama
and Mississippi over the weekend. One of the worst killed 2 persons, injured 26
others, and damaged or destroyed 156 homes at Huntsville, Alabama, early Monday
morning, December 18. A tornado on the Island of Kauai on Sunday caused $1
million damage to property. This is the 5th tornado to strike in the Hawaiian
Islands in the last 50 years.
TEMPERATURE: The cold trend over the West continued as arctic air spilled
across our northern border bringing the lowest temperatures of the season. By
Wednesday, subzero temperatures occurred over much of the Great Basin, the
Rocky Mountains, and the northern Great Plains. Temperatures averaged below
seasonal from the Pacific Ocean to the Dakotas and southward to Texas. Parts
of the Great Basin and Rocky Mountains averaged 10° to 20° below normal. Tem-
peratures over the eastern half of the Nation averaged above normal in spite
of considerable cooling in the Northeast late in the week. (Summary supplied
by Environmental Data Service, ESSA).
Weather continued on page 1069.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - TEXAS - Light to very heavy throughout State;
controls applied in some areas. Heaviest in Briscoe, Hall, Motley, Crosby,
Floyd, and Hale Counties; up to 1,000 aphids per foot killing some stands of
small grains. Moderate on oats in Hopkins County. (Daniels et al.). NEW
MEXICO —- Averaged 8-10 per linear foot in wheat in Roswell area, Chaves County;
up to 35 per linear foot in one field. (Mathews). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 50-100 per
linear foot in Tillman and Washita County wheat; less than 15 per linear foot
in Marshall, Garvin, and Payne County wheat; up to 35 per linear foot in
Johnston and Bryan County wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). IOWA - Heavy in wheat
fields in Monona County; 60 percent of stand killed in 2 fields. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 60 per linear foot
in Noble County wheat field. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ARIZONA - Low but increasing
in many barley fields in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - OKLAHOMA - Moderate in young
alfalfa stand in Grady County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
SMALL GRAINS
APPLE GRAIN APHID (Rhopalosiphum fitchii) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 10-15 per linear
foot in Johnston County wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
WINTER GRAIN MITE (Penthaleus major) - TEXAS - Damaging small grains in Bell,
Erath, and Hamilton Counties and damaging 6 to 10-inch wheat and oat stands in
Comal County; some controls applied. (Daniels et al.).
BROWN WHEAT MITE (Petrobia latens) - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on Cotton County wheat.
(Okla. Coop. Sur.).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
CHINCH BUG (Blissus leucopterus) - ILLINOIS - Lightest in several years in 16
central area counties; ranged from none in 11 counties to 27 per square foot in
Iroquois County. No problem expected in 1968. (111. Ins. Rpt.)
A MARCH FLY (Dilophus orbatus) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy on lawn grass at
Port Hueneme, Ventura County. March fly occurrence considerable nuisance to
homeowners in 1967. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
FIRE ANT (Solenopsis geminata) - TEXAS - Damaging improved pastureland in Corpus
Christi area. (Bippert).
FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - MISSISSIPPI - Light to moderate, 10-15 per
Square foot, in Oktibbeha County alfalfa. (Dinkins). OKLAHOMA - Averaged 125
per 10 sweeps in Bryan County alfalfa. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEW MEXICO - Mostly
light in Chaves County alfalfa (Mathews); very light in Sandoval County alfalfa
(Heninger).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - MISSISSIPPI - Light in
Oktibbeha County alfalfa; about 2 per square foot in 3-square-foot samples.
(Dinkins).
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CUCUMBER BEETLES (Diabrotica spp.) - OKLAHOMA - D. undecimpunctata howardi
averaged 10 per 10 Sweeps in Bryan County alfalfa. €Okla. Coop. Sur.). NEW
MEXICO - D. undecimpunctata tenella adults ranged 0-3 per 25 sweeps in Roswell
area, Chaves County. (Mathews) .
ALFALFA WEEVIL (Hypera postica) - ARKANSAS - Egg laying in progress for 2 or 3
weeks in Mississippi County. (Miner, Boyer).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - NEW MEXICO - Adults averaged 3-7 per 25 sweeps in
alfalfa in Roswell area, Chaves County. (Mathews).
A LEAF MINER FLY (Liriomyza trifolii) - ARIZONA - Decreasing on Maricopa County
alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
GENERAL VEGETABLES
TURNIP APHID (Hyadaphis pseudobrassicae) - MISSISSIPPI - Light to moderate on
garden turnips in Lowndes, Oktibbeha, and Winston Counties. (Dinkins).
OKLAHOMA - Light on Marshall County turnips. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
WESTERN PEACH TREE BORER (Sanninoidea exitiosa graefi) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae
heavy in 75-acre almond planting at Tracy, San Joaquin County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
CITRUS
ARMORED SCALES (Aonidiella spp.) - ARIZONA - A. aurantii infesting 3 new locations
in Arcadia district Of Phoenix, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.). CALIFORNIA -
A. aurantii medium on navel oranges at Porterville, Tulare County. A. citrina
Medium on Orange trees in commercial planting at Oroville, Butte County. (Cal.
Coop. Rpt.).
ORNAMENTALS
ARMORED SCALES - CALIFORNIA - Aspidiotus nerii and Hemiberlesia rapax heavy on
lily nursery stock at Coronado, San Diego County; increasing and more widespread.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.). MARYLAND - H. rapax heavy on small leaf holly planting at
University Park, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
BROWN SOFT SCALE (Coccus hesperidum) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on pyracantha plants
in Carmichael, Sacramento County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
MEALYBUGS - CALIFORNIA - Antonina pretiosa heavy on bamboo nursery stock at
Napa, Napa County. Phenacoccus Solenopsis medium on hibiscus nursery stock at
Calexico, Imperial County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SWEETPOTATO WHITEFLY (Bemisia tabaci) - CALIFORNIA - Generally medium on hibiscus
plants at Calexico, Imperial County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae medium on English
primrose nursery stock at Pacifica, San Mateo County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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FOREST AND SHADE TREES
GIANT BARK APHID (Longistigma caryae) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 100 per tree on red
oak in Ponca City, Kay County. Okla. Coop. Sur.). MARYLAND - Heavy on willow
oak at site in University Park, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
AN APHID (Tamalia coweni) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on manzanita nursery stock at
Saratoga, Santa Clara County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PINE NEEDLE SCALE (Phenacaspis pinifoliae) - MARYLAND - Heavy on several large
white pines at College Park, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
PINE TORTOISE SCALE (Toumeyella numismaticum) - MARYLAND - Heavy on Austrian
pine planting at Rockville, Montgomery County. (U. Md., Ent. Dept.).
WESTERN PINE BEETLE (Dendroctonus brevicomis) - TEXAS - Localized infestation
found in Davis Mountains during Survey of 350,000 acres in Davis and Guadalupe
Mountains of western area. (Ollieu et al.).
MAN AND ANIMALS
FACE FLY (Musca autumnalis) - IDAHO - Total of 25 of 55 hibernating adults
collected in Benewah and Boundary Counties during October and November infected
with a parasitic nematode (Heterotylenchus autumnalis). Found in flies collected
near Paul, Minidoka County, in August. (O'Keeffe).
A NOSE BOT FLY (Cephenemyia sp.) - TEXAS - Infesting numerous deer in Menard
County. (Parker, Dec. 8).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - Total of 3 cases reported in U.S. December
10-16 as follows: TEXAS - Uvalde I. ARIZONA - Yuma 2. Total of 272 cases re-
ported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico as follows: Baja Califor-
nia 1, Territorio sur de Baja California 30, Sonora 32, Chihuahua 57, Coahuila
60, Nuevo Leon 16, Tamaulipas 76. Total of 40 cases reported in Mexico south of
Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication operations underway to
prevent establishment of self-sustaining population in U.S. Sterile screw-worm
flies released: Texas 21,248,000, Arizona 940,000, California 200,000, Mexico
39,200,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
NORTHERN FOWL MITE (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) - MISSISSIPPI - Heavy on caged
commercial layers in Oktibbeha County. (Dinkins).
EAR TICK (Otobius megnini) - TEXAS - Heavy on herd of cattle near Matador, Motley
County. (Pallmeyer) .
HARD-BACKED TICKS - CALIFORNIA - Rhipicephalus sanguineus taken in residence and
on dog at Redding, Shasta County. ThiS iS northernmost Occurrence in State.
(Ennik). Medium in residence at Auburn, Placer County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
OKLAHOMA - Dermacentor albipictus ranged 1,500-2,000, including 500 replete
females, on one deer in Cherokee County. (Okla. Coop. Sur.)
BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER (Loxosceles reclusa) - INDIANA - Collected in pile of wood
Shavings at Bradford, Harrison County, October 13, 1967. Det. by G. Lehker,
confirmed by T. A. Parker. This is a new county record. First reported in
State in Princeton, Gibson County, in 1964; det. by W. A. Gertsch. (Huber).
A SCYTODID SPIDER (Loxosceles unicolor) - CALIFORNIA - Following specimens
collected in southern area: 18 on July 10 in accumlated trash and discarded
construction materials 16 miles north and 9 miles west of Blythe, Riverside
County; 5 under rocks September 13 in Mule Canyon near Calico, San Bernardino
County; a dead specimen August 24 in abandoned restaurant at San Bernardino, San
Bernardino County. Determinations confirmed by W. A. Gertsch. (Madon, Keh).
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STORED PRODUCTS
INDIAN-MEAL MOTH (Plodia interpunctella) - IOWA - Found in 2 bins of shelled corn
in Polk County; absent in several other barns in central and west-central areas.
(Iowa Ins. Sur.).
FEDERAL AND STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
BEET LEAFHOPPER (Circulifer tenellus) - CALIFORNIA - Adequate rainfall and
germination of winter annuals caused scattering and movement from valley floor
into breeding grounds in Coalinga, Fresno County, and Los Banos, Merced County;
concentration predicted on favorable slopes if annual growth normal. Same
condition found in south Salinas Valley, Monterey County, and near Shandon, San
Luis Obispo County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
BOLL WEEVIL COMPLEX (Anthonomus grandis complex) - ARIZONA - Heavy in 2 areas of
Avra Valley, Pima County. Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COMSTOCK MEALYBUG (Pseudococcus comstocki) - CALIFORNIA - Overwintering eggs
on or near fruitless mulberry trees at Porterville, Tulare County; no crawlers
or adults. Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larvae and adults feeding on egg masses.
Larvae of a Chamaemyiid fly (Leucopis sp., ocellaris group), a mealybug and aphid
predator, still active and increasing at some release sites. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - OKLAHOMA - Larval average per cotton
bale by county during lint cleaner inspections December 4-9: Cotton 105, Grady
25, Jefferson 591, Garvin 28, McClain 26, Stephens 46. Lightest (5 per bale)
in Grady County and heaviest (1,167 per bale) in Jefferson County; ranged 1-80
per lint cleaner inspection in Beckham, Harmon, and Washita Counties. (Okla.
Coop. Sur.). ARKANSAS - Found for first time in Monroe and Phillips Counties.
This makes total of 7 new county records for 1967. (Ark. Ins. Sur.).
GOLDEN NEMATODE (Heterodera rostochiensis) - NEW YORK - Infestation found in
isolated 55-acre potato field on farm in town of Prattsburg, Steuben County.
Collected in PPC detection survey. Det. by I. Granek December 4, 1967.
Confirmed by M. Golden. This is a new county record and first infestation
outside Long Island. Location approximately 250 miles northwest of Long Island.
State and Federal officials are cooperating to prevent the spread of this pest
within the State and to neighboring States. Golden nematode was first found
in the United States during 1941 in potato fields on Long Island. The only
other known infestations in North America are confined to small areas in New-
foundland and on Vancouver Island. (PPC and N.Y. State Dept. Agr. and Mkts.).
INSECT DETECTION
New County Records
BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER (Loxosceles reclusa) - INDIANA - Harrison County. (p. 1067).
PINK BOLLWORM (Pectinophora gossypiella) - ARKANSAS - Monroe and Phillips
Counties. (p. 1068).
GOLDEN NEMATODE (Heterodera rostochiensis) - NEW YORK - Steuben County. (p. 1068).
CORRECTION
CEIR 17(47):1023 - CORN LEAF APHID (Rhopalosiphum maidis) - INDIANA - Last line
should read ''...moderate and severe infestations lighter than in 1966 in southern
one-quarter of State. (Huber)."
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pastures - All stages of a BILLBUG (Sphenophorus venatus vestitus) moderate
to heavy at Paauilo, Hawaii Island; damage heavy to Some Kikuyu grass lawn and
pasture areas. Larvae and adults very light in Kikuyu grass pastures on Maui
and in Kohala District on Hawaii Island. (Yoshioka, Miyahira). A GRASS WEBWORM
(Herpetogramma licarsisalis) Severely damaging lawns and golf courses especially
in wet areaS on Oahu. Adults numerous at night around porch lights in some areas.
(Shinbara et al.).
General Vegetables - SWEETPOTATO LEAF MINER (Bedellia orchilella) larvae heavy in
isolated spots of Sweetpotato fields in Waiahole, Oahu; rains hampered spray
operations. (Sato). CARMINE SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus telarius) light to moderate
on Snap beans in Waikane, Kaaawa, and several other windward Oahu areas; moderate
in most Snap bean fields in Waianae. Heavy on morning-glory adjacent to farms in
Lalamilo area of Kamuela on Hawaii Island. (Yamamoto et al.). Larvae and adults
of DIAMONDBACK MOTH (Plutella xylostella), CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni), and
IMPORTED CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) generally light on most crucifters in farms
at Kamuela on Hawaii Island; P. xylostella larvae and adults heavy on cauliflower;
T. ni and P. rapae larvae moderate in some fields of head cabbage. (LaPlante
Gt Glle) aeeana
Fruits - FULLER ROSE WEEVIL (Pantomorus cervinus) adult damage light to young
Citrus foliage in Kahului, Makawao, and Pukalani, Maui; damage very light in
citrus orchard at 3,000-foot elevation at Olinda. (Miyahira).
Man and Animals - Total of 441 Aedes vexans nocturnus and 3,686 Culex pipiens
guinguefasciatus collected in 48 Tight trap: traps on Oahu during November. A. vexans
nocturnus heaviest in Kahaluu and C. pipiens quinquefasciatus heavy in Haleiwa,
Waialua, Kahuku, Waiahole, and Kailua. (Mosq. Cont. Br., Dept. of Health).
Beneficial Insects - SOUTH AFRICAN EMEX WEEVIL (Apion antiquum) larvae and adults
moderate on few remaining Emex plants in upper Kula, Maui. (Miyahira).
Miscellaneous Insects - VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga) female captured
in Hanapepe, Kauai, December 8; twelfth adult taken to date. (Ikehara).
WEATHER BUREAU'S 30-DAY OUTLOOK
MID-DECEMBER 1967 TO MID-JANUARY 1968
The Weather Bureau's 30-day outlook for mid-December to mid-January calls for
temperatures to average below seasonal normals over most of the Nation except for
near to above normal along the gulf coast and in the Southeast. Greatest depar-
tures from normal are anticipated over the central and southern Plateau and the
central and southern Plains. Precipitation is expected to exceed normal from the
southern Plateau eastward to the Atlantic Seaboard, and also along the eastern
slopes of the Continental Divide. Subnormal precipitation is predicted from
Great Lakes eastward to northern New England, and also for the Pacific Northwest.
In unspecified areas near normal amounts are indicated. Where below normal
temperatures are predicted, much of the precipitation is expected to be in the
form of sleet and snow.
Weather forecast given here is based on the official 30-day "Resume and Outlook"
published twice a month by the Weather Bureau. You can Subscribe through the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D.C.. 20250. Price $5.00 a year.
Weather continued from page 1064.
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movement allowed under permit.
CONSULT YOUR STATE OR FEDERAL PLANT PEST CONTROL
. Department of Agriculture INSPECTOR OR COUNTY AGENT FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING
cultural Research Service EXACT BOUNDARIES OF ERADICATION AREAS AND REQUIRE-
t Pest Control Division MENTS FOR MOVING REGULATED ARTICLES.
erating with affected States
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BLACK STEM RUST QUARANTIK
Areas shaded are designated as eradication a».
Revised September 30, 1967
_ifPartment of Agriculture
‘Uitural Research Service
Pest Control Division
“ating with affected States
Restrictions are imposed on the movement of
regulated articles as follows:
IL Berberis, Mahoberberis and Mahonia Plants:
a. Rust-susceptible plants--movement prohibited.
b. Rust-resistant plants--movement allowed under
certificate or permit.
2. Seeds and Fruits of Rust-resistant Berberis
and Mahoberberis Plants:
a. Between white or from shaded into white--
no restrictions.
b. From white into shaded--movement prohibited.
c. Between shaded--movement allowed under permit.
3. Seeds and Fruits of Rust-resistant Mahonia
Pilanitsr
a. Between white or from shaded into white--
no restrictions.
b. From white to shaded or between shaded--
movement allowed under permit.
CONSULT YOUR STATE OR FEDERAL PLANT PEST CONTROL
INSPECTOR OR COUNTY AGENT FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING
EXACT BOUNDARIES OF ERADICATION AREAS AND REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR MOVING REGULATED ARTICLES.
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SURVEY METHODS
Selected References 1961*
Part V
Additional copies of Parts I through V of this bibliography are available from
Survey and Detection Operations.
POPULATION MEASUREMENT
BAKER, J. E. and CONNELL, W. A. 1961. Mites on soybeans in Delaware. J. Econ.
Ent. 54(5) :1024-1026.
DEMPSTER, J. P. 1961. The analysis of data obtained by regular sampling of an
insect population. J. Anim. Ecol. 30(2) :429-432.
HOFMASTER, R. N. 1961. Seasonal abundance of the cabbage looper as related to
light trap collections, precipitation, temperature and the incidence of a nuclear
polyhedrosis virus. J. Econ. Ent. 54(4) :796-798.
KAPLER, J. E. and BENJAMIN, D. M. 1961. Red-pine sawfly survey procedure. U.S.
Dept. Agr. Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt. 11(13) :235-239.
STRICKLAND, A. H. 1961. Sampling crop pests and their hosts. Ann. Rev. Ent.
6:201-220. Ref.
SYLVESTER, E. S. and COX, E. L. 1961. Sequential plans for sampling aphids on
sugar beets in Kern County, California. J. Econ. Ent. 54(6) :1080-1085.
WHITE, C, E., HAMMER, O. H. and PETERS, L. L. 1961. Survey methods for survey
entomologists. U.S. Dept. Agr. Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt. 11(18) :363-372.
WILKINSON, P. R. 1961. The use of sampling methods in studies of the distrib-
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REARING
ADKISSON, P. L, 1961. Effect of larval diet on the Seasonal occurrence of
diapause in the pink bollworm. J. Econ. Ent. 54(6) :1107-1112.
ADKISSON, P. L. 1961. Fecundity and longevity of the adult female pink boll-
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18. Soc. Ent. de France. Bul. 66(1/2) :16-21. In Fr.
Deronectes and Laccophilus spp.
BRAZZEL, J. R., CHAMBERS, H. and HAMMAN, P,. J. 1961. A laboratory rearing
method and dosage-mortality data on the bollworm, Heliothis zea. J. Econ. Ent.
54 (5) :949-952
CLARK, E, W., RICHMOND, C. A. and MCGOUGH, J. M. 1961. Artificial media and
rearing techniques for the pink bollworm. J. Econ. Ent. 54(1):4-9.
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listing
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DAVID, W. A. L., and GARDINER, B. O. C. 1961. Feeding behaviour of adults of
Pieris brassicae (L.) in a laboratory culture. Bul. Ent. Res. 52(4) :741-762. Refs.
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large scale for biological experiments. Idia (Buenos Aires) 1961 supl. no. 6:161-
178. Refs. In Sp.
Ceratitis capitata (Wied.) and Anastrepha ludens (Lw.)
DUSAUSSOY, G. 1961. Rearing methods and evolution of Lepidoptera. In La lutte
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KAMANO, S. 1961. On the successive rearing of rice stem borer on the artificial
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LENEK, O, 1961. A Simultaneous rearing of Boarmia repandata L. and Boarmia
maculata bastelbergeri Hirschke. Wien. Ent. Gesell. Z. 46(9):127-130. In Ger.
MARTIGNONI, M. E. and MILSTEAD, J. E. 1961. A technique for individual rearing
of small phytophagous insects. J. Econ. Ent. 54(3) :609-610.
MCLEAN, D. L. and KINSEY, M. G, 1961. A method for rearing the lettuce root
aphid, Pemphigus bursarius. J. Econ. Ent. 54(6) :1256-1257.
PAN, Y. S. and LONG, W. H. 1961. Diets for rearing the sugarcane borer. J.
Econ. Ent. 54(2) :257-261.
PORTER, J. E., KOZUCHI, G, and KUCK, M. J. 1961. Improved techniques for the
laboratory rearing of Aedes aegypti (Linn.). Mosquito News 21(4) :340-342.
POSPISIL, J. 1961. A simple breeding method of biting house fly Stomoxys
calcitrans L. Zool. Listy 10(3):222, In Cz., Engl. Sum.
RUSSELL, M. P. 1961. A simple rearing medium for the Indian-meal moth,
Plodia interpunctella. J. Econ. Ent. 54(4) :812-813.
SEVINTUNA, C., KAZANCIOGLU, K. and INCE, S. 1961. Rearing methods of some
stored products pests in the laboratory conditions. Bitki Koruma Bul. 2(7) :46-53.
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THARUMARAJAH, K, and THEVASAGAYAM, E. S. 1961. A simple method for breeding
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52 (3) :457-458.
VAGO, C., FOSSET, J. and MEYNADIER, G, 1961. Aseptic rearing of phytophagous
insects. Rev. de Path. Veg. et d'Ent. Agr. de France 40(2) :111-129. In Fr.
VANDERZANT, E. S. and DAVICH, T. B, 1961. Artificial diets for the adult boll
weevil and techniques for obtaining eggs. J. Econ. Ent. 54(5) :923-928.
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WHEATLEY, P. E. 1961. Rearing Pseudotheraptus wayi Brown (Coreidae), a pest of
coconuts in East Africa, and evaluation of its susceptibility to various insecti-
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WILKENING, K. 1961. Experiences and observations on laboratory rearing of
Syrphus corollae Fabr. Z. f. Angew. Zool. 48(2) :221-240. In Ger., Engl. Sum.
EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES
ABDEL-MALEK, A. A. and ABDEL-WAHAB, M. F, 1961. Autoradiography as a technique
for radioactive phosphorus, P-32, uptake in Culex molestus Forsk. (Diptera:
Culicidae). Soc. Ent. d'Egypte. Bul. 45:409-418,
ALIKHAN, M, A. 1961. Population estimation techniques for studies on the black
bean aphid, Aphis fabae Scop. Ann. Univ. Mariae Curie-Sklodowska (C) (Lublin)
14(5) :83-92. Refs. Pol. & Rus. Sum.
BEAN, J. L. 1961. A method for estimating the number of spruce budworm eggs
per egg mass. J. Econ. Ent. 54(5) :1064.
DEMPSTER, J. P. 1961. A sampler for estimating populations of active insects
upon vegetation. J. Anim. Ecol. 32(2) :425-427.
DIETRICK, E. J. 1961. An improved backpack motor fan for suction sampling of
insect populations. J. Econ. Ent. 54(2) :394-395,
FARNSWORTH, D. 1961. An improved cage for rearing cutworm moths (Noctuidae).
Lepidopterists' Soc. J. 15(2):105-106. Pub. 1962,
FEWKES, D. W. 1961. Stool size as a factor in the sampling of sugarcane frog-
hopper nymph populations. J. Econ. Ent. 54(4):771-772.
GUSCIORA, W. R. 1961. The resting box technique for the sampling of Culiseta
melanura (Coquillett). N. J. Mosquito Extermin. Assoc. Proc. 48:122-125.
HOLLINGSWORTH, J. P., BRIGGS, C. P. III, and SCALES, A. L. 1961. An electri-
cally heated retaining pen for insect larvae. J. Econ. Ent. 54(1) :210-211.
JAMES, H. G. and NICHOLLS, C. F. 1961. A sampling cage for aquatic insects.
Canad. Ent. 93(11) :1053-1055.
JONES, R. H. 1961. Equipment for blood feeding and holding large numbers of
Culicoides in experiments with sheep. J. Econ. Ent. 54(4) :816-818.
JONES, W. L. and DELONG, D. M. 1961. A simplified technique for sterilizing
the surface of Aedes aegypti eggs. J. Econ. Ent. 54(4) :813-814.
MADSEN, H, F., WESTIGARD, P. H. and FALCON, L. A. 1961. Evaluation of insecti-
cides and sampling methods against the apple aphid, Aphis pomi. J. Econ. Ent.
54 (5) :892-894,
MCLEOD, J. M. 1961. A technique for the extraction of cocoons from soil sam-
ples during population studies of the Swaine sawfly, Neodiprion swainei Midd.
(Hymenoptera: Diprionidae). Canad. Ent. 93(10) :888-890.
NIELSON, M. W. and BLEAK, E, E, 1961. An apparatus for separating and col-
lecting live insects. J. Econ. Ent. 54(4) :800-801.
PUCHKOVA, L. V. 1961. Statistical analysis of insects obtained by "mowing" and
some other methods of counting insects. Akad. Nauk Ukrain., RSR Inst. Zool. Trudy
17:132-139. In Ukrain., Rus. Sum.
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RADINOVSKY, S. and KRANTZ, G. W. 1961. The biology and ecology of granary
mites of the Pacific Northwest. II. Techniques for laboratory observation and
rearing. Ent. Soc. Amer. Ann. 54(4):512-518. Refs.
TESKEY, H. J. 1961. A method and apparatus for collecting larvae of Tabanidae
(Diptera) and other invertebrate inhabitants of wetlands. Ent. Soc. Ontario Proc.
92:204-206.
WHITE, E. B. and DEBACH, P, 1961. A simple anesthetizing device for micro-
scopic observation and manipulation of minute insects. J. Econ. Ent. 54(4) :806-
807.
WIEGERT, R. G. 1961. A simple apparatus for measuring density of insect popu-
lation. Ent. Soc. Amer. Ann. 54(6) :926-927.
YERINGTON, A. P. and WARNER, R. M, 1961. Flight distances of Drosophila deter-
mined with radioactive phosphorus. J. Econ. Ent. 54(3) :425-428,
TRAPS
BRIGGS, J. B. 1961. A comparison of pitfall trapping and soil sampling in
assessing populations of two species of ground beetles (Col.: Carabidae).
East Malling Res. Sta. Rpt. 48:108-112. Ref.
CLOSE, R. and LAMB, K, P. 1961. Trapping study of some winged aphid vectors of
plant virus diseases in Canterbury, New Zealand. N.Z. J. Agr. Res. 4(5/6) :606-
618. Refs.
CRAUFURD, C. 1961. A mercury vapour trap at Bishop's Stortford. Ent. Rec. and
J. Variation 73(7/8) :154.
EDMUNDS, G. F. 1961. A modification of the New Jersey insect light trap to
reduce damage to specimens. Brooklyn Ent. Soc. Bul. 56(2):31.
GLICK, P. A, and GRAHAM, H. M. 1961. Early-season collections of three cotton
insects by argon-glow lamp and black-light traps. J. Econ. Ent. 54(6) :1253-1254,
GORNOSTAEV, G. N. 1961. Construction of light traps for collecting of insects
at night. Moscow. Univ. Vest. Ser. 6(4):51-57. In Rus.
GRAHAM, H. M., GLICK, P, A, and HOLLINGSWORTH, J. P. 1961. Effective range of
argon glow lamp survey traps for pink bollworm adults. J. Econ. Ent. 54(4) :788-
789.
GRESSITT, J. L., SEDLACEK, J., WISE, K. A, J. and YOSHIMOTO, C. M. 1961. A
high speed airplane trap for airborne organisms. Pacific Insects 3(4) :549-555,
Insects chiefly
HOLLINGSWORTH, J. P., BRIGGS, C. P, III, GLICK, P. A, and GRAHAM, H. M. 1961.
Some factors influencing light trap collections. J. Econ. Ent. 54(2) :305-308.
HOLZMAN, R. W. 1961. Collecting Sphingidae with a mercury vapor lamp. Lepidop-
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HORSFALL, W. R, 1961. Traps for determining direction of flight of insects.
Mosquito News 21(4) :296-299,
Suction trap
KALOOSTIAN, G. H. 1961. Evaluation of adhesives for sticky board traps. J.
Econ. Ent. 54(5) :1009-1011.
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OATMAN, E. R. and BROOKS, R. F. 1961. Blacklight--a supplementary survey meth-
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16:118-120.
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ATTRACTANTS
BROWN, A. W. A. and CARMICHAEL, A. G, 1961. Lysine and alanine as mosquito
attractants. J. Econ. Ent. 54(2) :317-324,
BROWN, A. W. A., WEST, A. S. and LOCKLEY, A. S. 1961. Chemical attractants for
the adult house fly. J. Econ. Ent. 54(4) :670-674.
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PICTORIAL KEYS
SPANGLER, P. J. 1961. Notes and pictorial key for separating khapra beetle
(Trogoderma granarium) larvae from all other Nearctic species of the genus. U.S.
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ADDITIONAL REFERENCES 1965 - 1966
REARING
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decoloratus (Koch, 1844) on the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Nature
(London) 210 (5031) :43-44, 77.
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(Diptera). Ent. News 77(3) :79-82.
EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES
BURTON, G. J. 1965. A simple apparatus for obtaining emergence of large num-
bers of Simulium adults from non-immersed pupae. Mosquito News 25(4) :485-486,
MUSPRATT, J. 1965. Improved technique for infecting larvae of the Culex
pipiens complex with a mermithid nematode and for culturing the latter in the
Taboratory. WHO Bul. 33(1) :140-144.
TRAPS
CIESLA, W. M. and FRANKLIN, R. T. 1965. A method of collecting adults of the
pales weevil, Hylobius pales and the pitch eating weevil, Pachylobius picivorus
(Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Kans. Ent. Soc. J. 38(2):205- :
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EHRENBERG, H. A. 1966. Some comparisons of a pigeon-baited mosquito trap with
a New Jersey light trap. N. J. Mosquito Exterm. Assoc. Proc. 53:175-182.
ATTRACTANTS
QUINTANILLA, R. H. 1965. Behavior of various substances as attractants of the
"Mediterranean fruit fly" oe capitata). Buenos Aires. Univ. Fac. Agron.
Vet. Rev. 16(1):3-16. In Sp., Engl. Sum. Pub. 1965.
PICTORIAL KEYS
FRANKLIN, R. T. 1966. Secondary sexual characters of the pales weevil. Ga.
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Prepared in Plant Pest Control Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt.
Division 17(51) :1071-1076, 1967
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INSECTS NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES
ALMOND SCOLYTID (Scolytus amygdali Guerin)
Economic Importance: Adults and larvae of this beetle cause severe damage to
fruit trees by boring, tunneling, and feeding beneath the bark. A heavy infesta-
tion of larvae can reduce the inner bark to powder. Numerous larval galleries
are formed from each egg gallery made by the adults. The damage may cause death
of the tree. Adults bore into twigs and tunnel into limbs. This injury is
marked by the hardening of sap (gum) at the entrance holes. Diseased and weak-—
ened trees aS well as healthy trees may be seriously damaged. Abandoned dead and
dying trees are a breeding source for future infestations in other areas. Heavy
damage has been recorded in Libya.
Distribution: Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, India,
Israel, Italy (Sicily and southern mainland) , Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Spain,
Turkey, USSR (Caucasus and southern Ural Mountain areas), and West Pakistan.
Also recorded from Central Asia.
Hosts: Almond, apricot, plum, peach, cherry, other stone fruits; apple and
quince.
igo" 140" _ 120" 100" 80" 0"
General Distribution of Scolytus amygdali Guerin
Coleoptera: Scolytidae No. 175 of series
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Life History and Habits: The biology under conditions in southern West Pakistan
is as follows: Larvae overwinter in the ends of galleries in tree trunks or
limbs. Pupation takes place in the early spring with adults emerging from the
trees 10 to 15 days later. Mating occurs in 2-3 days in pairing chambers prepared
by the males in the tree bark. After fertilization, the female makes an egg
gallery. One male may fertilize two or more females. A female lays 50-70 eggs
singly in pocket-like depressions along the 50-70 mm. long egg gallery. Hatching
takes place in 1 to 3 days. Larvae then excavate galleries at right angles to
the egg gallery and parallel to each other. Larval galleries average 12-73 mm.
in length, curve irregularly, and gradually increase in size during the 4 weeks
of larval development. Pupation occurs in cells made at the ends of the larval
galleries. There are 4 generations a year with an average adult life span of 7.4
days.
Description: EGG - Diameter 0.5 mm. Extremely small, shiny, spherical, and
creamy. LARVA (full-grown) - Length 6 mm. Oblong and cylindrical, legless,
wrinkled, curved, and creamy white. Head small, brown, and partly concealed in
the enlarged anterior portion of the body. PUPA - Length 4 mm. Soft, white or
creamy white; head hidden beneath prothorax; legs and wing cases pressed close to
the thorax. ADULT - Length 4-4.5 mm. Elongate oval, light yellow and brown,
somewhat shiny with sparse white hairs, Elytra longer than thorax; punctations
ranging from coarse at base to small at apex. Thorax darker than elytra coarsely
punctate with sparse hairs. Antenna, tip of femur, tibia, tarsus, and apical
elytral margin yellowish-brown,.
Larva
Adult
(Dorsal and Ventral Views)
Shot Holes and Resin
Masses on Bark of Cherry
Illustrations after Janjua and Samuel
Selected References: 1. Batra, H. N. 1956. Indian J. Ent. 18(1):69. 2. Gentry,
J. W. 1965. U.S. Dept. Agr. Handb. No. 273:90. 3. Janjua, N. A. and Samuel,
Cc. K. 1941. Imperial Council Agr. Res. Misc. Bul. (India) No. 42:16-17. 4. Janjua
N. A. 1947. Indian J. Ent. 9(1) :85-92.
Prepared in Survey and Detection U.S. Dept. Agr.
Operations in cooperation with other Coop. Econ. Ins. Rpt.
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ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PLANT PEST CONTROL DIVISION
SURVEY AND DETECTION OPERATIONS
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are compiled from information supplied by cooperating State,
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Volume 17 December 29, 1967 Number 52
COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS
Current Conditions
BEET LEAFHOPPER increaSing in foothills of California. GREENBUG damaging ryegrass
in Cleburne County, Alabama. (p. 1081).
BOLL WEEVIL recorded most northwestern collection in Texas. (p. 1082).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM heavily damaging pecans in Mayes County, Oklahoma. (p. 1082).
CATTLE LICE numerous and annoying beef herds in Alabama and in Kane County, Utah.
(1084).
Detection
New State records include CRAZY ANT in California and a EULOPHID WASP in Missouri.
(p. 1084).
For new county records see page 1085.
Special Report
CORN ROOTWORM Situation in the United States - 1967 - Outlook for 1968.
(p. 1087).
Reports in this issue are for week ending December 29 unless otherwise indicated.
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CONTENTS
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Insects Affecting
Corn, Sorghum, Sugarcane........ 1081 Other Trop. & Subtrop. Fruits...1082
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Turf, Pastures, Rangeland....... 1081 Forest and Shade Trees.......... 1083
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COBEOMo cocoon aooooocoodcDDOOGHOD 1082 Households and Structures....... 1084
Deciduous Fruits and Nuts....... 1082 Sitoned@Productsmer. rier eens 1084
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Federal and Sitate: Plant Protecitwon =Prorransnee eee ooo 1085
IDMNSCC1S IWDUOCUNOMNs bococondoos dando ooo oOo OD OOOO OOD OODOd DOO DODO UDO DO OCD Oa FC Os0E082 1085
Light, Trap: Collections 52/5 serene oiceneneiesicieust say chee see eitigie «alan ounce kamen 1086
Hawaii, Insect Reporte dense «cere ea) hake a eins ote wee eel. ody wee sh coronal elie nen nC Renmemene 1086
Corn Rootworm Situation) in) the United States — LOG Meares one -iie aerate 1087
WEATHER OF THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 25, 1967
HIGHLIGHTS: Bitter cold continued over the West until the weekend brought rapid
warming. In contrast the East, unseasonably mild during most of the week, turned
sharply colder Friday. Heavy snow continued in the ‘Southwest and tornadoes
struck the Deep South.
PRECIPITATION: Heavy Snow continued early in the week in the southern Rockies.
By Wednesday 83 inches covered the Flagstaff, Arizona, area. Snow approached
record depth in some sections of southeastern Utah and nearby areas in Colorado
and New Mexico. Three to six inches which fell in the lower elevations in Wash-
ington melted rapidly on Friday causing local flooding. Violent thunderstorms
and numerous tornadoes in the warm, moist gulf air preceeded rapidly falling
temperatures and snow as a strong cold front advanced east of the Mississippi
River. Precipitation amounts exceeded two inches in parts of Illinois, Indiana,
over the Southern Appalachians, and in south-central Louisiana. Tornadoes occurred
in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, northeastern Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and
Alabama. Some of the tornadoes caused extensive damage and a few deaths.
Weather of the week continued on page 1085.
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SPECIAL INSECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
BEET LEAFHOPPER (Circulifer tenellus) - CALIFORNIA - Increasing in most foothill
areas. Ranged 2-7 per 100 sweeps on flats in Los Banos Hills, Merced County;
heavier on Slopes. Averaged 30 per 100 sweeps in Oil King School area near
Coalinga and 20 per 100 sweeps on 1,400 acres in Pyramid Hills in Kern County.
Heaviest in western Kern County; ranged 2-5 per 10 Sweeps in Elk Hills, Derby
Acres, Thirty-six Hills, Twenty-five Hills, and Maricopa areas with 11-22 per 10
Sweeps in Some spots: (Cal. Coop. Rpt.). ;
GREENBUG (Schizaphis graminum) - ALABAMA - Light to heavy December 15 on 3 annual
ryegrass lawns at Heflin,, Cleburne County; much yellowing with older leaves dying.
(Ventress et al.). OKLAHOMA - Ranged 5-50 per linear foot in Tillman and Cotton
County wheat; less than 15 per linear foot in Payne and Noble Counties; light in
Mayes County wheat. (Okla. Coop. Sur.). ‘
SPOTTED ALFALFA APHID (Therioaphis maculata) - MISSISSIPPI - Light, 20 per 100
Sweeps, in Pontotoc County alfalfa. (Dinkins).
CORN, SORGHUM, SUGARCANE
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (Zeadiatraea grandiosella) - OKLAHOMA - Stalk infestations
ranged 20-40 percent in Hughes and Pittsburg County corn. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
CORN PLANTHOPPER (Peregrinus maidis) - FLORIDA - Abundant on corn at Homestead,
Dade County, December 8 (Bess); one of 43 adults in sample parasitized. (Mead).
SMALL GRAINS
AN APHID (Rhopalosiphum padi) - OKLAHOMA - Averaged 8 per linear foot in 5-inch
wheat in Tillman County. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
WINTER GRAIN MITE (Penthaleus major) - OKLAHOMA - Ranged 55-100 per linear foot
in 3 of 6 wheat fields checked in Tillman and Cotton Counties. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
TURF, PASTURES, RANGELAND
AN APHID (Rhopalosiphum padi) - FLORIDA - Probably this species heavy on ryegrass
in 5-acre Sample at ranch near Belle Glade; 27 dead spots counted. Nearly 100
percent control by a braconid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes. (Genung, Dec. 13).
A GRASSWORM (Mocis sp.) - FLORIDA - Damage heavy to 320 acres of ryegrass pasture
as controls applied at ranch near Belle Glade, Palm Beach County; 120 additional
acres killed. (Genung, Dec. 13). ;
FORAGE LEGUMES
PEA APHID (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - MISSISSIPPI - Moderate, 80-100 per 100 sweeps,
on vetch and alfalfa in Pontotoc County. (Dinkins). ARIZONA - Ranged 0-60 per
100 sweeps in Yuma County alfalfa and very few in Maricopa County alfalfa since
heavy rains. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
THREE-CORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER (Spissistilus festinus) - ARIZONA - Averaged 150
per 100 sweeps in Yuma County and 20 per 100 Sweeps in Maricopa County. (Ariz.
Coop. Sur.). MISSISSIPPI - Adults light, 8-10 per 100 sweeps,in Pontotoc County
alfalfa. (Dinkins).
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BEET ARMYWORM (Spodoptera exigua) - ARIZONA - Averaged 20 per 100 Sweeps in
alfalfa in Wellton and Mohawk area of Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
ALFALFA CATERPILLAR (Colias eurytheme) - ARIZONA - Averaged 20 per 100 sweeps in
alfalfa at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
LYGUS BUGS (Lygus spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 160 per 100 Sweeps in alfalfa at
Yuma, Yuma County; 50 per 100 sweeps in Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COTTON
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - TEXAS - Specimen collected between Pampa and
McLean in Gray County by J. F. Whaley; area approximately 15-20 miles from Donley
County where infestation known to occur. Det. by H. R. Burke. This is a new
county record and most northwestern collection in State. (Almand, Dec. 1).
DECIDUOUS FRUITS AND NUTS
WESTERN PEACH TREE BORER (Sanninoidea exitiosa graefi) - CALIFORNIA - Larvae
moderate in dooryard peach trees in Napa, Napa County, for new county record.
(Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
HICKORY SHUCKWORM (Laspeyresia caryana) - OKLAHOMA - Damage heavy on Mayes County
pecans. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
PECAN WEEVIL (Curculio caryae) - ALABAMA - Larval emergence very heavy in 80+
percent of nuts under large pecan tree at McCullough, Lee County; exit holes
evident. (Barwood, Dec. 15).
CITRUS
BROWN SOFT SCALE (Coccus hesperidum) - ARIZONA - Limited infestations in commer-
cial citrus in Yuma County; troublesome in citrus greenhouses. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
COWPEA APHID (Aphis craccivora) - ARIZONA - Still found on young terminal growth
at Yuma, Yuma County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
OTHER TROP. & SUBTROP. FRUITS
AN ARMORED SCALE (Hemiberlesia lataniae) - CALIFORNIA - Moderate to heavy on guava
nursery stock in Vista and heavy on Sago-palm nursery stock, Cycas revoluta, in
Coronado, San Diego County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
ORNAMENTALS
ROSE APHID (Macrosiphum rosae) - ALABAMA - Increasing greatly, 25-100 per stem,
on multiflora rose in Lee County due to warm weather; buds and blossoms deformed.
(McQueen, Dec. 15).
SPIREA APHID (Aphis spiraecola) - ALABAMA - Buildup great, 50-100 per limb, on
Thunberg and Vanhoutte Spirea in central area and especially in Lee County; eggs
heavy on stems with much hatching after several warm days. (McQueen, Dec. 15).
AN ERIOCOCCID SCALE (Eriococcus coccineus) - CALIFORNIA - Heavy on cactus nursery
stock in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
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AN ARMORED SCALE (Genaparlatoria pseudaspidiotus) - FLORIDA - Adult damage to
leaves severe on all 10 orchid plants inspected at nursery in Opa Locka, Dade
County (Cervone); collected on orchid in Miami, Dade County, December 7 (Cervone,
Prange). This is a new Florida Department of Plant Industry county record. (Fla.
Coop. Sur.).
ARMORED SCALES - ALABAMA - Fiorinia theae increasing as all stages present on
camellia and Burford holly; male emergence heavy. Adult emergence ranged 5-25
per leaf per day on most plants and 50-200 per leaf on heavily infested plants.
(McQueen, Dec. 15). NEW MEXICO - Unaspis euonymi heavy on all euonymus plants in
nursery at Albuquerque, Bernalillo County. (Heninger).
TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae) - ALABAMA - Light to heavy with
some damage to numerous azalea plantings in Lee County; egg laying heavy.
(McQueen, Dec. 15).
FOREST AND SHADE TREES
BARK BEETLES - CALIFORNIA - Pityophthorus ponderosae found on 400 ponderosa and
Jeffrey pine trees in 150-acre Stand in Milford Burn Plantation in Plumas National
Forest; 5-10 percent of plantation infested. (Savercool, USFS). Ips pini damaging
tree tops of 40 coulter and ponderosa pines in 100-acre stand in Alvin Meadows in
San Bernardino National Forest; moving down trunks. (Cruz, USFS).
APHIDS - ALABAMA - Eulachnus spp. much heavier, 50-200 per branch tip, on many Lee
County pines; numerous predators present. (McQueen). NEW MEXICO - Cinara sp.
very light to heavy on ornamental ponderosa pine at Albuquerque, Bernalillo
County. (Heninger).
ARMORED SCALES - MARYLAND - Phenacaspis pinifoliae medium to heavy on extensive
windbreak planting of white pine near Laurel, Prince Georges County. (U. Md., Ent.
Dept.). FLORIDA - Damage by all stages of Pinnaspis strachani moderate on stems
and leaves on 100 of 200 orchidtrees, Bauhinia blakeana, at nursery in Hypoluxo,
Palm Beach County, December 8. (Wyles, Long).
SOFT SCALES - FLORIDA - Coccus acuminatus damaging leaves on ash along Sante Fe
River area, Columbia County, November 2. (Graham). This is a new host record.
(Fla. Coop. Sur.). IOWA - Toumeyella numismaticum on Winneshiek County pine.
(Gunderson).
MAN AND ANIMALS
MOSQUITOES - LOUISIANA - Larvae collected in Jefferson Parish December 8-14:
Culex restuans, C. Salinarius, and Culiseta inornata. Floodwater species decreas-
ing in light traps; Anopheles atropoS very heavy in Grand Isle area. (Stokes).
SCREW-WORM (Cochliomyia hominivorax) - No cases reported in U.S. December 17-23.
Total of 110 caSesS reported in portion of Barrier Zone in Republic of Mexico as
follows: Baja California 3, Territorio sur de Baja California 13, Sonora 17,
Chihuahua 16, Coahuila 17, Nuevo Leon 7, Tamaulipas 37. Total of 35 cases reported
in Mexico south of Barrier Zone. Barrier Zone is area where eradication operations
underway to prevent establishment of self-sustaining population in U.S. Sterile
screw-worm flies released: Texas 25,768,000, Arizona 560,000, California 200,000,
Mexico 106,720,000. (Anim. Health Div.).
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COMMON CATTLE GRUB (Hypoderma lineatum) - ALABAMA - Larvae heavy beneath skin on
backs of many cattle in Montgomery County; 50+ larvae on one older bull.
(Thompson, Dec. 15).
NOSE BOT FLIES (Cephenemyia spp.) - OKLAHOMA - Pupation begun in Cherokee and
Pittsburg Counties. (OKla. Coop. Sur.).
CATTLE LICE - UTAH - Numerous on some Kane County beef herds. (Knowlton). IOWA -
Haematopinus eurysternus moderate to heavy on feeder calves at Aplington, Butler
County; calves Shipped from out-of-state. (Iowa Ins. Sur.). ALABAMA - Bovicola
bovis, Linognathus vituli, and H. eurysternus annoying beef herds in Bibb,
Bullock, and other central and Southern counties. (Odom et al., Dec. 15).
HARD-BACKED TICKS - OKLAHOMA - Heavy on deer in Cherokee County; 90 percent
Ixodes scapularis, 5 percent Dermacentor albipictus. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER (Loxosceles reclusa) - OKLAHOMA ‘- Active in some Payne County
homes. (Okla. Coop. Sur.).
HOUSEHOLDS AND STRUCTURES
CRAZY ANT (Paratrechina longicornis) - CALIFORNIA - Adults medium in parkway lawn
strip in San Diego County. Collected by F. Yaruss, December 8, 1967, for new State
record. Det. by M. Wasbauer. Initial delimitation survey reveals 5 city blocks
infested. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
PACIFIC DAMPWOOD TERMITE (Zootermopsis angusticollis) - CALIFORNIA - Adults heavy
in fir lumber at lumber company in Oroville, Butte County. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
HOUSE FLY (Musca domestica) - ALABAMA - Adult emergence increased in central and
southern areas during last 10-20 days of unusually hot and humid weather; entering
home and commercial buildings. (McQueen).
STORED PRODUCTS
INDIAN-MEAL MOTH (Plodia interpunctella) - IOWA - In stored shelled corn in central
and west-central areas. (Iowa Ins. Sur.).
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
A EULOPHID WASP (Tetrastichus sokolowskii) - MISSOURI - Collected from Plutella
xylostella by K. D. Biever at Columbia, Boone County, October 5, 1967. Det. by
F. D. Parker. This is a new State record. (Munson).
LADY BEETLES - ALABAMA - Feeding on a pine aphid, Eulachnus sp., on many 6 to
8-foot pines in isolated areas of Lee County. Adult counts per tree: Hippodamia
convergens 25-30, Olla abdominalis 10-15, and some Coccinella novemnotata.
(McQueen) .
A DAMSEL BUG (Nabis ferus) - ARIZONA - Averaged 100 per 100 sweeps in alfalfa in
Litchfield Park area, Maricopa County. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
BIG-EYED BUGS (Geocoris spp.) - ARIZONA - Averaged 30 per 100 sweeps of Maricopa
County alfalfa. (Ariz. Coop. Sur.).
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FEDERAL & STATE PLANT PROTECTION PROGRAMS
GRASSHOPPERS - NEW MEXICO - Damaging iris and other flower foliage around homes
in Albuquerque area, Bernalillo County. (Heninger).
CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha suspensa) - FLORIDA - Larvae taken on calamondin
and guava at residences in St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County, December 14
(Carroll), and on calamondin at grove in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, December
15 (Pott).
MEXICAN FRUIT FLY (Anastrepha ludens) - CALIFORNIA - Five sterile flies taken from
project traps; last Sterile release made October 26; total flies trapped since
July 1 is 1,214. No native flies collected in 1967. (Cal. Coop. Rpt.).
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - MISSOURI - Recovered 2 cysts from
Lincoln County farm. Det. by V. Owens. This is a new county record. (Maddox).
INSECT DETECTION
New State Records
CRAZY ANT (Paratrechina longicornis) - CALIFORNIA - Adults collected in San Diego
County by F. Yaruss December 8, 1967. Det. by M. Wasbauer. (p. 1084).
A EULOPHID WASP (Tetrastichus sokolowskii) - MISSOURI - Collected from Plutella
xylostella by K. D. Biever at Columbia, Boone County, October 5, 1967. Det. by
F. D. Parker. (p. 1084).
New County Records
BOLL WEEVIL (Anthonomus grandis) - TEXAS - Gray County. (p. 1082).
WESTERN PEACH TREE BORER (Sanninoidea exitiosa graefi) - CALIFORNIA - Napa County.
(p. 1082).
AN ARMORED SCALE (Genaparlatoria pseudaspidiotus) - FLORIDA - Dade County.
(p. 1083).
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (Heterodera glycines) - MISSOURI - Lincoln County. (p. 1085).
Weather of the week continued from page 1080.
TEMPERATURE: The cold of the West intensified and by midweek some areas suffered
the coldest temperatures of the season. Cut Bank, Montana, registered 29 degrees
below zero Thursday and parts of Montana and North Dakota remained below zero all
day long. Winslow, Arizona, registered subzero temperatures on four consecutive
mornings. Temperatures averaged below normal from the Pacific Ocean to the
western Great Plains. Wide areas from Montana and the Dakotas and southward to
Arizona and New Mexico averaged 10 to 18 degrees below normal. Rapid warming
began Friday over the West. Cut Bank's temperature climbed from minus 20 degrees
to 41 degrees on that day and remained above freezing on Saturday. The opposite
pattern prevailed over the East. UnseaSonably mild weather continued until
Thursday when Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered 67 degrees. Temperatures
turned sharply colder Friday as arctic air flowed into the East. The weekend
brought subfreezing temperatures to the gulf coast. Tallahassee, Florida,
registered 27 degrees Sunday morning. In spite of the cold weekend, the East
averaged warmer than normal. A few ereas from the southern Appalachians to New
England averaged 10 to 12 degrees above normal. (Summary supplied by Environmental
Data Service, ESSA).
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HAWAII INSECT REPORT
Turf, Pasture - All stages of a GRASS WEBWORM (Herpetogramma licarsisalis) remain
Tight to heavy in widely separate areas of Oahu. Larval damage light to moderate
on some lawns at Pearl City, Nuuanu, Wahiawa, and Halawa; light to heavy in golf
course, parks, and many lawns at Kaneohe; light to moderate in scattered spots of
Pangola grass pasture at Kipapa; light in spots of Kikuyu grass and Pangola grass
pasture at Waialee. (Greenwell et al.).
General Vegetables - GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae) 1-3 per bell pepper plant
compared with 25 per leaf in June at Kihei and Kahului, Maui. (Miyahira).
CARMINE SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus telarius) generally light on snap beans and egg-
plants on Oahu although controls curtailed due to inclement weather; heavy,
150-200 per leaf, on eggplant at Kahului, Maui. (Yamamoto, Miyahira). DIAMONDBACK
MOTH (Plutella xylostella) larvae and pupae moderate in cabbage fields at 4,000-
foot elevation in Kula, Maui. (Ah Sam). SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG (Nezara viridula)
generally light throughout State; nymphs and adults scattered in some snap bean
and corn plantings on Oahu. (Funasaki). Eggs, larvae, and pupae of IMPORTED
CABBAGEWORM (Pieris rapae) and CABBAGE LOOPER (Trichoplusia ni) light to medium
on cauliflower at Pulehu, Maui; larval damage light to moderate. (Miyahira, Ah
Sam).
Citrus - BLACK CITRUS APHID (Toxoptera aurantii) light to moderate in acre of
Citrus at Haiku, Maui. (Takishita).
Shade Trees - BARNACLE SCALE (Ceroplastes cirripediformis) adults light on 40
fiddlewood trees due to effective controls along Lunalilo Home Road at Koko Head,
Oahu; averaged 5 adults per foot compared with about 30 adults and numerous nymphs
per inch in early September. (Nakao).
Miscellaneous - VAGRANT GRASSHOPPER (Schistocerca vaga) adult counts at Honolulu,
Oahu, in past weeks were 1 in Pauoa, I in downtown Honolulu, 1 in a warehouse,
and 1 at Pier 10; first record of grasshoppers in city proper. (Suzukawa, Fine).
LIGHT TRAP COLLECTIONS
FLORIDA - Gainesville - 12/11, BL - Armyworm (Pseudaletia unipuncta) 11, black
cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) 3, yellow-striped armyworm (Prodenia ornithogalli) 2.
Gainesville - 12/19, BL - Armyworm 5, black cutworm 3, granulate cutworm (Feltia
subterranea) 5, yellow-striped armyworm 5. Sanford - 12/4-8, BL - Black cutworm
9, cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) 17, corn earworm (Heliothis zea) 1, fall
armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) 10, granulate cutworm 15, yellow-striped armyworm
2. Sanford - 12712-15, BL - Black cutworm 20, cabbage looper 1, fall armyworm 6,
granulate cutworm 22, yellow-striped armyworm 14. SOUTH CAROLINA - Charleston -
12/4-10, BL, 35-75°F., 0.25 precip. - Armyworm 13, black cutworm 9, cabbage
looper 1, corn earworm 2, fall armyworm 4, granulate cutworm 8, yellow-striped
armyworm 3. Charleston - 12/11-17, BL, 37-76°F., 0.31 precip. - Fall armyworm 3,
granulate cutworm 4.
Corn Rootworm Situation in the U.S. - 1967
In the fall of 1967 a questionaire was submitted to entomologists in 30 States in
an attempt to gather information on the corn rootworm problem. Responses were
received from 25 of these States.
The three most destructive corn rootworm species infested an area which includes
almost all of the eastern two-thirds of the United States. The southern corn
rootworm (Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi) is found in 39 States ranging from
New Hampshire in the Northeast to Florida in the South and Nevada in the West.
The northern corn rootworm (Diabrotica longicornis) is present in 26 States that
range from New Hampshire to Wyoming with the heaviest continuous infestation
extending from Ohio to Nebraska. The western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera)
is found in 14 States centered in the Corn Belt area. The accompanying maps give
the known distribution of these three corn rootworms in the United States.
Control costs and/or crop losses were reported by 16 of the 25 responding States.
An estimated 11,779,700 acres were treated for corn rootworms during 1967. The
estimated corn crop loss was $85,385,010. The average cost per acre to control
corn rootworms ranged from $1.00 to $6.00 and averaged $2.40.
The Major Problem Area
According to the survey, all of the major corn-producing States experienced corn
rootworm problems in 1967. The northern corn rootworm was dominant in Ohio,
Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana while the western species prevailed
in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. Of these States, only Kansas and Nebraska reported
that rootworm populations had not increased over the past several years. The
continuous planting of corn, increased corn acreages, and chlorinated hydrocarbon
insecticide resistance were the major factors contributing to the 1967 corn: root-
worm problems in these States.
The predictions for 1968 were for a continuing problem with more control efforts
along with population increases of northern and western corn rootworms in Illinois
and western corn rootworm in Missouri. With the exception of Iowa, all the above
States reported corn rootworm adults had affected pollination. Annual rotation
of corn with soybeans or weed-free crops was listed as the chief cultural practice
used. Resistance to recommended insecticides ranged from none in Indiana and Iowa
to some resistance to chlorinated hydrocarbons in Missouri, Ohio, Illinois,
Nebraska, Kansas, and Wisconsin.
Conditions in the South and Southwest
Noticeable corn rootworm problems in the Southern and Southwestern States during
1967 were limited to Alabama, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee while
Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Arkansas reported no real importance. They
were only a minor problem in Georgia and North Carolina. The southern species
was dominant in all States except Tennessee where the northern species was most
numerous. Only Texas, South Carolina, and Kentucky reported rootworm increases
over the past Several years. The continuous planting of corn, increased corn
acreages, and Suitable host plants were among the factors contributing to the
1967 problems.
The 1968 outlook in the Southern States ranged from increased importance in Texas
and Kentucky to no problem in Alabama. Unchanged conditions were predicted for
South Carolina, North Carolina, and Mississippi with only minor difficulties
forcasted for Tennessee and Oklahoma.
Rootworm adults were reported as affecting pollination in Kentucky, South Carolina,
Tennessee, and Texas. Crop rotation, early planting, and decreased corn acreages
were cultural practices used to reduce the importance of corn rootworms. Only
South Carolina noted a resistance to recommended insecticides.
= 1087 —
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Conditions in the East and Michigan
Corn-producing States in the East generally reported that rootworms were of
limited or of no Significance in 1967. The southern corn rootworm was dominant
in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania while the northern species prevailed in
Michigan. Only Michigan reported that rootworm populations had not\increased
over the past few years. Continuous corn planting and late planting were factors
contributing to the 1967 corn rootworm problems of the above States.
Predictions for 1968 were for conditions to remain the same as in 1967 in all the
States except Delaware where the northern Species may become important. Crop rota-
tion was the cultural practice used in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Michigan to pre-
vent corn rootworm problems. Rootworm adults affected pollination only in Michigan.
Conditions in the West
The important corn-producing States in the West experienced a limited problem in
1967. The western corn rootworm was the dominant species in Colorado and Wyoming.
Both States reported that populations had increased over the past several years
and attributed continuous planting of corn as the major factor for this problem.
The general outlook for 1968 predicted abundant populations in nonrotated fields
in eastern Colorado and considerable damage in GoShen and Platte Counties of
Wyoming. Corn rootworm adults affected pollination to some extent in both States.
The main cultural practice employed to prevent rootworm problems was crop rotation.
Rootworm resistance to recommended insecticides was noted only in Colorado.
Outlook
The general 1968 outlook for all the reporting States was for a continuing problem
in the major corn-producing States, little increased importance in the Southern
States, very minor importance in the Eastern States, and abundant and/or damaging
populations in the Western States.
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ECONOMIC INSECT
REPORT
Issued by
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COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC INSECT REPORT
Volume 17 Index
1967
INTRODUCTION
The 1967 index is a consolidated index, with common and scientific names appearing in
alphabetical order. Page numbers appear only under the scientific names, except for
general common names such as aphids, bees, leafhoppers, mites, etc.
The explanations that follow will aid in the use of the 1967 index.
alle
2.
Page numbers underlined represent references to "Summary of Insect Conditions in
the United States - 1966."
For convenience of use, all references concerning light trap collections for a
particular species are listed at the end of pagination for that species under this
heading.
Complete cross indexing of page references of insects with common names is not
used. The scientific names should be used to locate all page references, except
for those insects or groups of insects where scientific names were not reported.
In such instances, page references will be found under common names.
A combination of both common and scientific names of an insect or pest may not
appear on the page referred, but one or the other will be present.
Alfalfa weevil - situation in U.S. in
1966 and outlook for 1967 19; over-
wintering of eggs in Massachusetts 168-
170
Beet leafhopper surveys - survey in
desert areas of southern Utah and Nevada,
southeastern California, and central
Arizona, 1967 131; second survey in
desert areas of southern Utah and Nevada,
southeastern California, and central
Arizona, 1967 303; survey in Texas and
New Mexico 217; survey in Idaho 455
Boll weevil - hibernation surveys in North
and South Carolina, Tennessee, Missis-
sippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas,
fall 1966 53; survival as determined by
surface trash examinations during the
spring, 1967 321
Bollworm (Heliothis zea) - effect of type
of plant growth on infestations in soy-
beans in Arkansas 83-86
Cereal leaf beetle - bibliography 1017-
1020; pictorial key 250; quarantine map
946; spread by year (map) 720
Changes in scientific names 16, 82, 133,
207, 305, 900, 975
Coffee bean weevil - pictorial key 496
Cooperative survey entomologists 11, 609
Corn rootworms - situation in U.S. in 1967
1087-1094
Cottonwood leaf beetle and related species
with similar habits (pictorial key) 1038
European chafer - status in 1966 56
European corn borer - abundance and dis-
tribution, 1966 46-52; estimates of
damage to grain corn in U.S. in 1966 72l-
Tee
Form PPC 3-9A - instructions for use 400
Grasshopper adult survey, fall 1966,
following page 12
Hawaii insect report 7, 34, 45, 63, 82,
96, 119, 136, 159, 180, 214, 226, 251,
299, 318, 345, 371, 395, 421, 450, 473,
4gh, 523, 550, 580, 605, 631, 660, 690,
712, 745, TT4, 797, 822, 842, 860, 88h,
899, 914, 930, 949, 963, 975, 990, 1016,
1028, 1037, 1048, 1059, 1069, 1086
SPECIAL REPORTS
Important pests most frequently inter-
cepted at U.S. ports of entry in FY 1966
932-937
Imported fire ant - bibliography 422-430
Insect detection in the U.S., 1966 67-74
Detection reminders--chafers 608; small
grain pests 375
Insects not known to occur in the United
States - almond scolytid 1077; a black
fly 917; black vine thrips 354; citrus
flower moth 1061; a leaf beetle 237;
lined click beetle 1049; melon weevil
431; a mosquito 951; New Guinea sugar-
cane weevil 749; a oriental hornet 777;
South African citrus thrips 965; stone-
fruit tree borer 373; sugarcane leaf-
hopper 1039;.two spotted citrus psyllid 801
Insects - preservation and shipment for
determination 396
Light trap collections - 6, 18, 34, 43,
63, 81, 94, 120, 136, 157, 180, 203, 225,
252, 297, 319, 353, 372, 394, 420, 451,
47k, 495, 525, 526, 552, 553, 581, 582,
606, 607, 637, 638, 661, 662, 691, 692,
718, 719, 746, 747, 798, 799, 823, 82h,
843, 861, 885, 901, 916, 931, 950, 964,
975, 989, 1016, 1028, 1037, 1048, 1059,
1086
Losses - estimated losses and production
costs attributed to insects and related
arthropods, 1966 991-1007; losses to
grain corn by European corn borer in the
U.S. in 1966 771-772; sugarcane borer
infestation and crop loss in Louisiana in
1966 530-531
Maps (distribution) - alfalfa weevil 254,
902; Asiatic oak weevil 497; birch leaf
miner 800; cereal leaf beetle (spread)
720; clover head weevil 986; European
corn borer 52; European pine shoot moth
419; face fly 886; giant hornet 644; a
Japanese weevil 300; meadow spittlebug
165; northern corn rootworm 1092; pear
psylla 6826; southern corn rootworm 1093;
southern green stink bug 748; vetch
bruchid 376; western corn rootworm 1094
Maps (quarantine) - black stem rust 1070;
cereal leaf beetle 916; Japanese beetle
346; phony peach 894; soybean cyst
nematode 160; vetch bruchid 376; witch-
weed 736
Neophyllaphis Takahashi - notes and key
to species 187-194
Oriental wood borer - background infor-
mation 95
Pictorial keys - coffee bean weevil 496;
cottonwood leaf beetle and related species
with similar habits 1038
Potato psyllid - survey in spring breeding
areas of Arizona and California, 1967
304; Texas and southeastern New Mexico
359-360
Preparation of notes for the Cooperative
Economic Insect Report 26, 825, 1008
Status reports - alfalfa weevil, 1966
19-26; corn rootworms, 1967 1087-1094;
European chafer, 1966 56; European corn
borer 1966 46-52
State survey coordinators 8-10
Sugarcane borer - infestation and crop
loss in Louisiana in 1966 530-531
Summary of insect conditions in the U.S.,
1966. Beans and peas 207-208. Bene-
ficial insects 289-291. Citrus 233-
234. Cole crops 209-210. Contributors
298-299. Corn, sorghum, sugarcane 137-
lhe. Cotton 181-183. Cucurbits 210-
211. Deciduous fruits and nuts 227-233.
Federal and State plant protection pro-
grams 291-294. Forage legumes 159-164.
Forest 256-259. General vegetables 211-
214. Hawaii 64-66. Households and
structures 297-298. Introduction 121.
Man and animals 265-271. Miscellaneous
field crops 185-186. Ornamentals 253-
255. Peanuts 167. Potatoes, tomatoes,
peppers 204-207. Shade trees 260-265.
Small fruits 234-236. Small grains
143-145. Soybeans 164-167. Special
insects of regional significance 121-127.
Stored products 288-289. Sugarbeets
184-185. Tobacco 183-184. Tropical and
subtropical fruits 234. Turf pastures,
rangeland 146-148. Weather of the year,
1966 295-297
Survey methods - selected references 1965-
1966, part I 97-112; 1964, part II 326-
336; 1963, part III 862-868; 1962, part
IV 977-982; 1961, part V 1071-1076.
Three-cornered alfalfa hopper in soybeans
in Arkansas 324-325; thrips in cotton in
Arkansas 356; spotted alfalfa aphid 1060
Wireworms - survey to determine popu-
lations during fall and spring of 1966-
1967 season and damage to potatoes during
spring 1967 in vicinity of narleston,
South Carolina 813
Abgrallaspis cyanophylli (an armored
scale) 41}
Abgrallaspis howardi (Howard scale)
8
Acacia psyllid
(Psylla uncatoides)
Acalymma vittatum (striped cucumber
beetle) 210, 211, 365, 411, 513, 540,
567, 594, 62h, 651, 678, 706, 765, 81k
Acanthiophilus elute (sunflower fruit fly)
932
Acanthomyops spp.
286
Acanthomyops interjectus (larger yellow
ant BBB
Acanthoscelides obtectus (bean weevil)
289
Acaphylla steinwedeni (an eriophyid mite)
ih
Acarus siro (grain mite)
SUT
Aceratagallia s inolenta (clover
leafhopper ) ai 3h2
Aceratagallia uhleri
17
Aceria caryae (pecan leafroll mite)
367
Aceria litchii (litchi mite)
550
Aceria neocynodonis (Bermudagrass mite)
“6h, 1K, 148,505, 617, 700, 784, Bh2,
860, 923
Aceria sheldoni (citrus bud mite)
23h
Aceria tulipae (wheat curl mite)
29, 145, 305, 361, 458, 485, ghe
Achaea janata (a noctuid moth)
T, 34, 45, 119
Achatina fulica (giant African snail)
64, 82) 119, 180, 214, 226, 251, 299,
371, 395, 473, 523, 712, 797, 822, 93h,
975, 990, 1016, 1048
Acinia picturata (sourbush seed fly)
88k
Acleris variana (black-headed budworm)
256, 769
Acrobasis spp. (phycitid moths)
311, 366
Acrobasis betulella
i 513 ( : )
crobasis caryae (pecan nut casebearer
> 245, 261, 311, 346, 366, 412, hé5,
» 571, 627, ae 708, 855, 910, 926
Acrobasis landis (pecan leaf case-
bearer) 281, 311, 366, 412
Acrobasis tricolorella
229, 3h
Acrobasis vaccinii (cranberry fruitworm)
517, 543, 572, 628, 654, 681, 709,
737, 167, 792
Acrolepia assectella (leek moth)
65, 933
Acronicta americana (American dagger moth)
710
Acrosternum hilare (green stink bug)
Tyy> 166, 185, 276, 305, 509, 535, 702,
760, 764, 787, 833, 875, 892, 908, 92h
Actebia fennica (black army cutworm)
— a
Aculops lycopersici (tomato russet mite)
207; 957
Aculops massalongoi
5D
Aculus cornutus (peach silver mite)
80, 766, 816
Aculus schlechtendali (apple rust mite)
233, Wis, 542, 680
Acutaspis morrisonorum (an armored scale)
133
Acyrthosiphon barri
282
saree dirhodum
31, 419
Acyrthosiphon pisum (pea aphid) ‘
3, 15, 16, 29, 40, 59, 77, 90, 116,
132, 152, 159, 162, 199, 203, 208, 220,
243, 246, 278, 307, 342, 362, 383, 386,
407, 410, 439, 443, 460, 463, 481, 485,
507, 512, 534, 539, 562, 567, 589, 618,
624, 646, 6l9, 651, 671, 677, 701, 729,
758, 784, 809, 832, 850, 873, 907, 923,
gk2, 970, 986, 1012, 1024, 1032, 1043,
1053, 1065, 1081
Acyrthosiphon solani (foxglove aphid)
sa T, 650, 676, (ee 733, ak
alia bipunctata (two-spotte y
beetle) 80, 223, 248, 285, 351, 881,
10.
Adelges spp.
72, 519, oe 599, 193
Adelges abietis (eastern spruce gall
aphid), 25%, 263, 390, 47, 519, 545,
3 574, 599; eee sep
elges coole: ooley spruce ga.
aphid) a 318, 425, 447, 468, 519,
545, 599, 793, 960
Adelges piceae (balsam woolly aphid)
251, 259
Adelses strobilobius
349
Adelphocoris spp.
1B, 508, 729, 785, 851, 874, 943
Adelphocoris lineolatus (alfalfa plant
bug) 163, 461, 482, 508, 534, 562,
590, 619, 646, 672, 701, 729, 758, 785,
809, 832, 851, ee ;
Adelphocoris rapidus (rapid plant bug
CER 162, 407, Go, 482, 508, 534, 562,
he, 872, 729, 758, 809, 832, 851, 943
Adelphocoris superbus (superb plant bug)
785
Adoretus sinicus (Chinese rose beetle)
66, 180, 421, 473, 605, 745, 822, B42,
899, 914, 963, 1037
Adoxophyes reticulata (a tortricid moth)
933
Aedes spp. (mosquitoes)
3H, 96, 226, ak7, 266, 350, 369, 391,
416, 421, 448, 468) 520, 575, 632, 657,
713, 741, 770, 880, 884, 895, 911, 963,
973, 1016
Aedes abserratus
350, 491, 520, 546, 575
Aedes barri
600, 60%
Aedes campestris
520
Aedes canadensis
266, 350, 770
Aedes cinereus
201, 203, 266, 350
Aedes dorsalis
2245 28h; 520, 575, 600, 632, 657, 685,
713, 770, 819, 880, 895, 973
Aedes excrucians
350, 369, 391, 416, 448, 468, 520, 546,
632, 770
Aedes fitchii
350, 391, 416, 448, 468, 491, 520, 546,
632, 685
Aedes increpitus
22h, 284
Aedes melanimon
575, 619, 880
Aedes nigromaculis
713, 019, 060
Aedes punctor
520
Aedes sollicitans (salt-marsh mosquito)
Wi, 79; 93, 265, 350, 391, 491, 520,
632, 657, 685, 713, 794, 838, 858, 928,
973, 1014, 1034, 1057
Aedes spencerii
350
Aedes spencerii idahoensis
oo epee
Aedes sticticus (floodwater mosquito)
7 hie, Gor, 520
Aedes stimilans
391, 416, 468, 546
Aedes taeniorhynchus
266, 369, 391, 468, 632, 685, 1014,
1057
Aedes trichurus
350
Aedes triseriatus
93, 134, 2h7, 1057
Aedes trivittatus
> 92!
Aedes vexans
32, 41, 62, 79, 93, 134, 177, 201, 22h,
247, 266, 284, 391, 416, 448, 520, 546,
515, 600, 632, 657, 685, 713, 741, 770,
794, 819, 838, 858, 880, 895, 911, 928,
946, 961, 973, 1014, 1034, 1057
Aedes vexans nocturnus
3h, 96, 226, 345, hei, 523, 690, 774,
884, 963, 1016, 1069
Ageneotettix deorum (a grasshopper)
285, 317, 393, 418, 49, 470, 493, 521,
548, 549, 577, 602, 634, 658, 659, 715,
772, 882, 896
lossa caprealis (a pyralid moth)
200
Agonoderus lecontei (seed-corn beetle)
57, 478, 503, 531
Agonopterix costosa (an oecophorid moth)
290
Agonum maculicolle (tule beetie)
287
Agraulis vanillee (a nymphalid butterfly)
879
Agrilus anxius (bronze birch borer)
260, 263, 545, 103i
Agriotes lineatus (lined click beetle)
1049
riotes mancus (wheat wireworm)
wa, 15
Agriotes obscurus
1049
riotes sputator
1049
Agroiconota bivittata* (a lady beetle)
790
Agrotis spp.
309, 310
rotis gladiaria (clay-backed cutworm)
53
Agrotis ipsilon (black cutworm)
39, 137, 139, 145, 183, 184, 204, 206
ae) 211, 212, 2he, 307, 340, 363, 380,
386, Hol, 436, 4ke, hee, 478, 503, 509,
513, 531, 541, 559, 566, 587, 593, 615,
623, 643, 650, 670, 671, 676, 697, 704,
757, 849, 1011. Light traps: 6, 18,
34, 43, 63, 81, 94, 120, 136, 157, 180,
203, 225, 252, 297, 319, 353, 372, 394,
420, 451, 474, 495, 525, 526, 552, 553,
581-582, 606-607, 637-638, 661-662,
691-692, 718-719, 746-747, 775-776,
798-799, 823-824, 843, 861, 885, 901,
916, 931, 950, 964, 975, 989, 1016,
1028, 1037, 1048, 1059, 1086
Agrotis orthogonia (pale western cutworm)
em tm 276, 305, 307, 361, 380, 405,
2 > 437, 456, 458, 503, 559, 890, 906,
ghe
Ailanthus webworm
(Atteva aurea)
Alder flea beetle
(Altica ambiens)
Aleurocanthus woglumi (citrus blackfly)
2, 135, 249, 522, 578, 602, 689, Bho,
933, 947, 973, 1047
Aleurocybotus occiduus (a whitefly)
Thy, 890; 942, L031
* Carried in Vol. 17 as (Metriona
bivittata)
Aleuroplatus gelatinosus (a whitefly).
155
Aleurothrixus floccosus (woolly whitefly)
233
Aleurotrachelus jelinekii (a whitefly)
1
Aleurotuberculatus similis (a whitefly)
254
Aleyrodes pruinosa (a whitefly)
17
Aleyrodes spiraeoides
16, O45
Alfalfa looper
(Autographa californica)
Alfalfa plant bug
(Adelphocoris lineolatus)
Alfalfa seed chalcid
(Bruchophagus roddi)
Alfalfa webworm
(Loxostege commixtalis)
Alfalfa weevil
(Hypera postica)
Alfalfa caterpillar
(Colias eurytheme )
Alkali bee
(Nomia melanderi)
aoe a burrelli (a platygasterid wasp)
ou
Almond moth
(Cadra cautella)
Almond scolytid
(Scolytus amygdali)
Alphitobius diaperinus (lesser mealworm)
18, 288, 547, 961
Alphitobius piceus
10
ee pometaria (fall cankerworm)
Se, eae 260, 349, 415, 489,
515, 3 SUL, 573, 629, 973
Altica ambiens (alder flea beetle)
960
Altica chalybea (grape flea beetle)
~ 235, 347, 4b, 543
Altica ae
235, S17
Amathes badinodis
387 ( )
Amathes c-nigrum (spotted cutworm
161
Amblycerus robinae (a seed beetle)
Ser
Amblycorypha sp. (a katydid)
wih
Amblyomma, americanum (lone star tick)
18, 32, 93, 202, 22h, 271, 316, 350,
370, 392, 416, 448, 469, 491, 547,
576, 601, 634, 658, 687, 714, 771,
820, 839, 858, 881, 896, 947, 961,
1035, 1046
Amblyomma maculatum (Gulf Coast tick)
32, 93, 156, 520
American cockroach
(Periplaneta americana)
American dagger moth
(Acronicta americana)
American dog tick
(Dermacentor variabilis)
American plum borer
(Euzophera semifuneralis)
Amitus hesperidum (a platygasterid wasp
3)
Amorbia emigratelle (Mexican leaf roller)
990
Ampeloglypter ater (a grape cane girdler)
572
Ampeloglypter sesostris (grape cane gall
maker 837
icerus cornutus (a false powder-post
beetle) 69h
Amphimallon mejalis (European chafer)
43, 56, 293, 393, 522, 549, 578, 603,
635, 636, 650, 659, 678, 689, 716,
773, 796, 840, 842, 896, 973
Amphimallon solstitialis (summer chafer)
0
Amphitornus coloradus (a grasshopper)
118, 493, 548, 658
Amphorophora spp. (aphids)
709
Amphorophora nervata
389
Amphorophora rubi
233
Anabrus simplex (Mormon cricket)
225, 291, 292, 882
Anacamptodes fragilaria (a geometrid moth)
99, 929
Anagaste kuehniella (Mediterranean flour
moth) 289
Anagrapha falcifera (celery looper)
513
eon bicolor (an oedemerid beetle)
ae eee s obscurus (grass thrips)
ai, Tis, Tb, 437, 438, 505, 559, 563
Anaphothrips zeae
505
Anarsia lineatella (peach twig borer)
311, 346, 366, 209) 596, 625, 735,
815, 878, 909, 9h5
Anasa tristis (squash bug)
“211, 386, 513, 540, 567, 624, 651, 678,
727, 877, 958
Anastrepha ludens (Mexican fruit fly)
43, 289, 352, 471, 522, 550, 603, 690,
841, 882, 932, 948, 1036, eee 1085
Anastrepha mombinpraeoptans (West Indian
fruit fly) 932
Anastrepha serpentine
932
Anastrepha striata
932
es ae ensa (Caribbean fruit fly)
6 33,08 ah 2, 61, 94, “ale Bue 202,
alg, 28 352, 371, abo,
470, ee ios, 522, 549, a, 635,
636, 689, 716, 740, 743, 763, 773,
796, 821, 840, 896, 912, 915, 932,
962, 1085
Ancylis comptana fr iae (strawberry
leaf roller Bae i ERG, 516, 628
Angoumois grain moth
(Sitotroga cerealella)
Angular-winged katydid
(Microcentrum retinerve)
Anisota rubicunda (green-striped maple-
worm) 792
Anisota senatoria (orange-striped oakworm)
857, 911
Annona sp. (a fruit fly)
932
Anocentor nitens (tropical horse tick)
156
Anomala oblivia (pine chafer)
573
Anomala orientalis (oriental beetle)
Anopheles spp. (mosquitoes)
95
2
Anopheles atropos
177, 1083
Anopheles crucians
ia, 80, 22h, 315, 391, 520, 575, 600,
632, 685, 794, 838, 928, 961, 973,
1014, 1057
Anopheles earlei
28h
Anopheles freeborni
685, 713
Sede melanimon
9
Anopheles SEES
632,
eee juadrinacotatus (common malaria
mosquito 2, 79,/ 80, 93, 177, 201,
eek, 247, 284, 315, ne 416, 448, 520,
657, 685, 745, 770, 79!, 858, 860, 946,
961, 973, Jo1k, 1034, 1057
Anopheles walkeri
265, 266, 575, 741, 819
Anoplolepis longipes (long-legged ant)
2
Anormenis septentrionalis (a flatid
planthopper) 572
Anthocorid bugs
470
Anthonomus eugenii (pepper weevil)
ie 158, 473, 987, ee 1037 )
Anthonomus Pie (boll weevil
Bh Se, 2h 1 whan 248, 308, 321, 384, 408,
4h, 461, 483, 509, 536, 564, 591,
620, a7’ 673, 702, 730, 760, 787,
810, 833, 851, 875, 892, 908, 92h,
guk, 957, 971, 986, 1012, 1024, 1035,
na nae aig lex (boll
onomus SE Ss oe ex (boll weevil
“complex ) 4, 1015
Anthonomis are (cranberry weevil)
347
Anthonomus scutellaris (plum gouger)
BD
Anthonomus signatus (strawberry weevil)
235, 309, 517, 598, 628
Anthrenus scrophulariae (carpet beetle)
2!
Anticarsia gemmatalis (velvetbean cater-
ne) lok, 167, 759, 810, 851, 892,
Aonidiella aurantii (California-red scale)
17, 91, 117, 222, 245, 282, 856, 910,
1033, 1066
Antonina graminis (Rhodes-grass scale)
148, 22, 318, 757, 873, 890, 906,
9h2, 1024, 1028
Antonina pretiosa (a mealybug)
365, 768, 10
Anuraphis helichrysi (an ephid)
542
Anuraphis maidiradicis (corn root aphid)
iki, 669
Anurapl his middletonii
765
Anuraphis tulipae
See Dysaphis tulipae
Anysis alcocki (a pteromalid wasp)
Aonidiella spp. (armored scales)
1066
Aonidiella citrina (yellow scale)
~ 7, 30, 31, 41, 91, 133, 153, 222,
233, 262, 312, 347, 388, 446, 551, 571,
G28, 681, 709, 737, 792, 816, 817, 836,
842, 856, 926, 959, 988, 1013, 1033,
1055, 1056, 1066
Aonidiella orientalis
200
Aonidiella taxus
7
Apanteles sp. (a braconid)
Py)
Apanteles congregatus
289
Apanteles glomeratus
1
Apanteles melanoscelus
9
Apanteles militaris
Aphelenchoides fragariae (a nematode)
936
Aphelinus flaviventris (a eulophid wasp)
Bie, 820
Aphelinus semiflavus
1015
Aphidius spp. (braconids)
289, U9, 962
Aphidius pulcher
278, ob > 460
Aphidius testaceipes
21
Aphids
4, 222, 227, 228, 253, 254, 258, 27
aba, S07 SiS sea BBL Hog tla, 83,
537, 595, 675, 70k, 729, 732, 612, 834,
926, 988
Aphis spp.
72
Aphis craccae
Aph: lt ( hid )
is craccivora (cowpea ap
162, 203, 208, 245, 307, 348, 386, 437,
Té2, 463, 510, 592, 646, 651, 684, 899,
1045, 1082
Aphis fabae (bean aphid)
Wai, 185, 199, 208, 41k, 485, 539, 594,
651, 672, te 706, 734, 764, 853 )
Aphis gossypii (cotton aphid, melon aphid
I5, 60, 92, 182, 210, 211, 213, 23h, :
alk, 279, 308, 309, 343, 34%, 363, 384,
4og, 441, 462, 463, 467, 472, 510, 537,
565, 592, 594, 622, 624, 648, 651, 675,
678, 704, 706, 734, 762, 876, 893, 925
Aphis illinoisensis (grapevine aphid)
137
Aphis nasturtii (buckthorn aphid)
206, eee Ces: 650, ey 733, 813
Aphis nerii (oleander aphid
4, 2h6 ( )
Aphis pomi (apple aphid
230, 260, 311, 346, 387, 412, 445, 465,
> D41, 570, 597, 626, 653, 679, 707,
735, 766, 815, 854 ‘
Aphis pseudohederae
Blk
Aphis spiraecola (spirea aphid)
79, 176, 222, 313, 414, 1025, 10h6,
1082
Aphodius sp. (a dung beetle)
7
Aphodius bicolor
33)
Aphodius vittatus
17
Aphrophora spp.
415
Aphrophora parallela (pine spittlebug)
369, 415, > 490, 519, 574, 655, 711
Aphrophora saratogensis (Saratoga
spittlebug) 5, 415, 655, 711, 740, 838
Apion antiguum (South African emex weevil)
318, 1069
Apion longirostre (hollyhock weevil)
167, 172, 189, 572, 598, 604
Apion ulicis (a gorse weevil)
2
290
Apis mellifera (honey bee)
248, 289, 392, 492, 577, 743, 772
Aplonobia myops (a spider mite)
21g
Apotoforma sp. (a tortricid moth)
157, 550, 712, 930
Apple aphid
(Aphis pomi )
Apple curculio
(Tachypterellus quadrigibbus)
Apple grain aphid
(Rhopalosiphum fitchii)
Apple leafhopper
(Empoasca maligna)
Apple maggot
(Rhagoletis pomonella)
Apple mealybug
(Phenacoccus aceris)
Apple red bug
(Lygidea mendax)
Apple rust mite
(Aculus schlechtendali)
Apterona crenulella (a psythid moth)
2h7, 268, 617
Araecerus fasciculatus (coffee bean
weevil) 9
Arborvitae leaf miner
(Argyresthia thuiella)
Archips argyrospilus (fruit-tree leaf
roller) @20, 2 Tk, 244, 390, Ulle, 465,
486, 489, 518, 541, 596, 599
Archips cerasivoranus .(ugly-nest cater-
pillar 2
Archips rosana (a tortricid moth)
963
Archlagocheirus funestus (a cerambycid
beetle) 66
Argentine ant
(Iridomyrmex humilis)
Argyresthia thuiella (arborvitae leaf
miner) 253, 54%
Argyrotaenia sp. (a leaf roller moth)
7
Argyroteenia alisellana
225
Argyrotaenia citrana (orange tortrix)
23k, 235, 987
Argyrotaenia cockerellana
253, 517
Argyrotaenia velutinana (red-banded leaf
roller) 220, 281, 312, 346, 366, 387,
Yuh, 465, 486, 514, 569, 596, 625, 652,
707, 735, 765, 791, 815
Army cutworm
(Chorizagrotis auxiliaris)
Armyworm
673
Armyworm
(Pseudaletia unipuncta)
Aroga websteri (sagebrush defoliator)
146
Arphia sp. (a grasshopper)
195
Arphia conspersa
af
Artichoke plume moth
(Platyptilia carduidactyla)
Artipus floridanus (a weevil
92, 509
Asaphes lucens (a pteromalid wasp)
O48, 251
Ascalapha odorata (black witch moth)
> Bo)
Ash-gray blister beetle
(Epicauta fabricii)
Ash plant bug
(Neoborus amoenus )
Asiatic garden beetle
(Maladera castanea)
Asiatic oak weevil
(Cyrtepistoms castaneus)
Asiatic rice borer
(Chilo suppressalis)
Asiphum pseudobyrsum (an aphid)
739
Asparagus beetle
(Crioceris asparagi)
Aspen blotch miner
(Lithocolletis tremloidiella)
Aspen leaf beetle
(Chrysomela crotchi)
Asphondylia sp. (a cecidomyiid midge)
232
ako, 3
Aspidiotus camelliae (an armored scale)
6, 368, 389
Aspidiotus cryptomeriae
> 1057, 1058
Aspidiotus destructor (coconut scale)
117, 120, 83
Aspidiotus hederae (oleander scale)
See Aspidiotus nerii
Aspidiotus juglansregiae (walnut scale)
17, 413, 631, 653, 767
Aspidiotus liquidambaris
hg0, kok
Aspidiotus nerii (oleander scale),
61, 133, 246, 255, 264, 368, 389, 1066
Aspidiotus perniciosus (San Jose scale)
7 60; 91, 154, 175, 231, 348, 367,
413, 515, 626, 680, 710, 958, 1032
Aspidiotus uvae (grape scale)
78
Asteia n. sp. (an asteiid fly)
119, 120
Aster leafhopper
(Macrosteles fascifrons)
Asterolecanium arabidis
93, 060
Asterolecanium minus
264, 315
Atomacera decepta (an argid sawfly)
709
Attagenus piceus (black carpet beetle)
93, 207
Atteva aurea (ailanthus webworm)
253
Aulacaspis rosae (rose scale)
262, 1056
Aulocara elliotti (a grasshopper)
285, 317, 393, 418, 449, 470, 493,
521, 549, 577, 634, 635, 658, 688, 715,
743, 772, 882
Autographa californica (alfalfa looper)
152, 176, 166; 507, 538, 595, 622,
62h, 645, 759, 814, 853, 1056
Automeris io (io moth)
aes
Azalea bark scale
(Eriococeus azaleae)
Azalea caterpillar
(Datana major)
Azalea lace bug
(Stephanitis pyrioides)
Azalea leaf miner
(Gracillaria azaleella)
Azalea whitefly
(Pealius azaleae)
Azya luteipes (a lady beetle)
315, 450
Bactra verutana chrysea (an olethreutid
moth) 157, 631, 970, 1011
Bagworm
(Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis )
Balclutha hebe (a leafhopper)
39
Balclutha rosea
39
Balsam gall midge
(Dasineura balsamicola)
Balsam twig aphid
(Mindarus abietinus)
Balsam woolly aphid
(Adelges piceae)
Bamboo powder-post beetle
(Dinoderus minutus)
Banded sunflower moth
(Fhalonia hospes)
Panded-wing whitefly
' (frialeurodes abutilonea)
Banks grass mite
(Oligonychus pratensis)
Baris granulipennis (melon weevil)
T31
Bark beetles
256, 257
Barley thrips
(Limothrips denticornis)
Barnacle scale
(Ceroplastes cirripediformis)
Bathyplectes sp. (an ichneumon wasp)
i)
Subic ee curculionis
289, 370, li7, 49, G49, 450, 481, hoe,
551, 717, 912
Bean aphid
(Aphis fabae)
Bean butterfly
(lampides boeticus)
Bean leaf beetle
(Cerotoma trifurcata)
Bean leaf roller
(Urbanus proteus)
Bean pod borer
(Maruca testulalis
Bean thrips
(Caliothrips fasciatus)
Bean weevil
(Acanthoscelides obtectus)
Bed bug
(Cimex lectularius)
Bedellia orchilella (sweetpotato leaf
miner) 1069
Bedellia somnulentella (morning-glory
leaf miner) 212, 925
Beech blight aphid
(Prociphilus imbricator)
Beech scale
(Cryptococcus fagi)
Beet armyworm
(Spodoptera exigua)
Beet leafhopper
(Circulifer tenellus)
Beet leaf miner
(Pegomya betae)
Beet webworm
(Loxostege sticticalis)
Bembecia marginata (raspberry crown
borer) 389
Bemisia berbericola (a whitefly)
313
Bemisia giffardi
550
Bemisia tabaci (sweetpotato whitefly)
1066
Beneficial insects
317
Bermidagrass mite
(Aceria neocynodonis )
Big-eyed bugs
470, 634
Billbugs
361, 380, 436
Biolysia tristis (an ichneumon wasp)
ICO aE SOF
Birch leaf miner
(Fenusa pusilla)
Black army cutworm
(Actebia fennica)
Black blister beetle
(Epicauta pennsylvanice)
Blackburn butterfly
(Vaga blackburni)
Black carpet beetle
(Attagenus piceus)
Black cherry aphid
(Myzus cerasi)
Black cherry fruit fly
(Rhagoletis fausta)
Black citrus aphid
(Zoxoptera aurantii)
Black cutworm
(Agrotis ipsilon)
Black dung beetle
(Copris incertus prociduus)
Black flies
201, 266, 391, 576, 770
Black-headed ash sawfly
(Tethide cordigera)
Black-headed budworm
(Acleris varianae)
Black Hills beetle
(Dendroctonus ponderosae)
Black-headed Pireworm
(Rhopobota naevana)
Black horse fly
(Tabanus atratus)
Black-legged tick
(Ixodes scapularis)
Black-legged tortoise beetle
(Jonthonota nigripes)
Black-margined aphid
(Monellia costalis)
Black parlatoria scale
(Parlatoria zizyphus)
Black peach aphid
(Brachycaudus persicaecola)
Black pecan aphid
(Myzocallis caryaefoliae)
Black pine-leaf scale
(Nuculaspis californica)
Black scale
(Saissetia oleae)
Black stem rust
(Puccinia framinis)
Black thread scale
(Ischnaspis longirostris)
Black turpentine beetle
(Dendroctonus terebrans)
Black vine thrips
(Retithrips syriacus)
Black vine weevil
(Brachyrhinus sulcatus)
Black widow spider
(Latrodectus mactans)
Black witch moth
(Ascalapha odorata)
Blapstinus spp. (darkling beetles)
5
Blatte orientalis (oriental cockroach)
Bl peel (G leroach)
attella germanica erman cockroa:
Bite
Blissus spp. (chinch bugs)
617, 808, 8h9
Blissus hirtus (hairy chinch bug)
849, 891
Blissus insularis (southern chinch bug)
ee 132, 505, 617, 784, 970, 974, 985,
Blissus leucopterus fone)
3, 137, We, 143, abk, 147, 276, 30h,
340, 361, 405, 436, 437, 457, 479, 504,
559, 616, 617, 64k, 669, 670, 728, 756,
808, 849, 906, 922, 923, 1043, 1065
Blister beetles
263
Bloodsucking conenose
(Driatoma sanguisuga)
Blueberry maggot
(Rhagoletis mendax)
Blueberry thrips
(Frankliniella vaccinii)
Blueberry tip midge
(Contarinia vaccinii)
Bluegrass billbug
(Sphenophorus parvulus )
Bluegrass webworm
(Crambus teterrellus)
Boll weevil
(Anthonoms grandis)
Boll weevil complex
(Anthonams grandis complex)
Bollworm
(Heliothis zea)
Bondia comonana (a carposinid moth)
707
Boopedon nubilum (a grasshopper )
418, 49, 493, 521, 577, 602, 688
Gouna gibbosus (carrot beetle)
540
Bourletiella hortensis (garden springtail)
09
Bovicola bovis (cattle biting louse)
5, 41, 61, 80, 93, 118, 134, 177, 22h,
270, 1035, 1084
Boxelder aphid
(Periphyllus negundinis)
Boxelder bug
(Leptocoris trivittatus)
Boxelder leaf roller
(Gracillaria negundella)
Boxwood leaf miner
(Monarthropalpus buxi)
Brachycaudus cardui (thistle aphid)
765
Brachycaudus persicaecola (black peach
aphid) 153, 245, 318, 346
Brachycolus tritici (western wheat aphid)
143
Brachyrhinus spp. (weevils)
Toy, Ta
Brachyrhinus cribricollis
212, 230, 254, 737
Brachyrhinus meridionalis
253, 137
Brachyrhinus ovatus (strawberry root
weevil) 253, 207, 442, 4k6, 572, 598
Erachyrhinus sulcatus (black vine weevil)
253, 313, 348, Ube, 511, 54h, 572, 737,
768, 817
Brachystola magna (lubber grasshopper)
70
Bracon gelechiae (a braconid)
392
Braconids
289
Eradybaena similaris (a garden snail)
251; 318, 523
Bradysia impatiens (a sciarid midge)
oe 18, 208
Erevicoryne brassicae (cabbage aphid)
30, 45, 60, 6%, 210, 539, 734, 764,
790, 877, 909, 10h6
Brevipalpus spp. (false spider mites)
200
Brevipalpus essigi
200
Brevipalpus lewisi (citrus flat mite)
os, 245, 367, 767, 878, 945, 1025,
Brevipalpus obovatus (privet mite)
Yk, 200, 283, 510, 1026
Brevipalpus phoenicis
180, 251
oS pini
Brevipalpus russulus
972, 97
Bristly cutworm
(Lacinipolia renigera)
Broad mite
(Hemitarsonems latus)
Broad-necked root borer
(Prionus laticollis)
Hronze birch borer
(Agrilus anxius)
Bronzed cutworm
(Nephelodes emmedonius)
Brown-banded cockroach
(Supella supellectilium)
Brown chafer
(Serice brunnes)
Brown citrus aphid
(Zoxoptera citricide)
Brown dog tick
(Rhipicephalus sanguineus)
Brown dung beetle
(Onthophagus catta)
Brown garden snail
(Helix aspersa)
Brown-headed ash sawfly
(Tomostethus malticinctus)
Brown recluse spider
(Loxosceles reclusa)
Brown soft scale
(Coccus hesperidum)
Brown stink bug
(Euschistus servus)
Brown-tail moth
(Nygmia phaeorrhoea)
Brown wheat mite
(Petrobia latens
latens)
Bruchophagus platyptera (clover seed
aratcia) 163; 759
Bruchophagus roddi (alfalfa seed chalcid)
163, 729, 551, 874, 892
Bruchus brachialis (vetch bruchid)
376; 439, 989
Bruchus pisorum (pea weevil)
161
Bryobia praetiosa (clover mite)
134, 213, 219, 220, 248, 288, 343, 417
Eryobia rubrioculus (a fruit-tree mite)
233, 413, 445, 488
Bucculatrix thurberiella (cotton leaf
perforator) 182, 483, 732, 762, 788,
812, 908, 925
Buck moth
(Hemileuca maia)
Buckthorn aphid
(Aphis nasturtii)
Budworms
hog
Buffalo grass webworm
(Surattha indentella)
Buffalo treehopper
(Stictocephala bubalus)
Bulb mite
(Rhizoglyphus echinopus)
Bulb scale mite
(Steneotarsonems laticeps)
Bumble flower beetle
(Euphoria inda)
Busseola fusca (maize stalk borer)
933
Byturus rubi (eastern raspberry fruitworm)
232, 517
Cc
Cabbage aphid
(Brevicoryne brassicae)
Cabbage curculio
(Ceutorhynchus rapae)
Cabbage looper
(Trichoplusia ni)
ates maggot )
Hylemya brassicae
Cabbage seedpod weevil
(Ceutorhynchus assimilis)
Cabbage webworm
(Hellula rogatalis)
Cacaecimorpha pronubana (a tortricid moth)
5
Cactus scale
(Diaspis echinocacti)
Cadra cautella (almond moth)
eco mre
Caenurgina erechtea (forage looper)
)
Calacarus adornatus (an eriophyid mite)
1
Calico scale
(Lecanium cerasorum)
California five-spined ips
(Ips confusus)
California oakworm
(Phryganidia californica)
California pear-slug
(Pristiphora abbreviata)
California red scale
(Aonidiella aurantii)
Caliothrips fasciatus (bean thrips)
225
Caliroa cerasi (pear-slug)
eB BS Be
Caliroa lineata @ sawfly)
» 712
Callisto geminatella (unspotted tentiform
leaf miner) 229, 346
Callosobruchus maculatus (cowpea weevil)
a
Caloglyphus sp. (an acarid mite)
370
Calogiyphus mycophagus
Cal. cterus setarius (a Japanese weevil)
287, 300, 579, 590, 636, 758, 763, 906
Calosoma frigidum (a ground beetle)
548 5
Cameraria spp. (leaf blotch miners)
Cameraria Se ans (solitary oak leaf
~~ miner) 73
Camnula pellucida (clear-winged grass-
hopper) 521, 549, 659, 688, 743, 795,
Camphor scale
(Pseudaonidia duplex)
Camponotus spp.
288
Camponotus abdominalis floridanus (Florida
carpenter ant) 771
Campsomeris marginella modesta (a scoliid
wasp) 66
Cane leafhopper egg sucker
(fytthus mundulus)
Cankerworms
54a
Capitophorus spp. (aphids)
879, 881
Caribbean fruit fly
(Anastrepha suspense)
Carmine spider mite
(Tetranychus telarius)
Carneocephala spp. (leafhoppers)
6h5
Carolina grasshopper
(Dissosteira carolina)
Carolina mantid
(Stagmomantis carolina)
Carpenterworm
(Prionoxystus robiniae)
Carpet beetle
(Anthrenus scrophulariae) )
Carpocapsa pomonella (codling moth
fel 281, 311, 346, 366, 387, 412, bby,
» 486, 514, 541, 569, 596, 625, 652,
679, 707, 735, 765, 790, 814, 854, 878,
909, 958. Light traps: 553, 581-582,
606, 691, 719, 747, 776, 799, 885, 901,
a sp.
» 699, 709
Carpophilus dimidiatus (corn sap beetle)
727
ophilus hemipterus (dried-fruit
beetle) 466, 626, 699, 815
Carpophilus humeralis (a sap beetle)*
699
Corpophilus oo (dusky sap beetle)
eerie Saeeens (peach fruit moth)
933
Carrot beetle
(Bothynus gibbosus)
Carrot rust fly
(Psila rosae)
Carrot weevil
(Listronotus oregonensis)
Carulaspis minima (an armored scale)
395
Caryedon gonagra
See Caryedon serratus
Caryedon serratus (grou -nut bruchid,
tamarind seed beetle) 900
Casemaking clothes moth
(Tinea pellionella)
Catalpa sphinx
(Ceratomia catalpae)
Cathartus quadricollis (square-necked
Grain beetle) 890, 947, 989
Cattle biting louse
(Bovicola bovis)
Cattle grubs
265
Cattle lice
32, 265, 350, 1058
* Carried in Vol. 17 as Urophorus
humeralis
Cattle tail louse
(Haematopinus quadripertusus)
Cavariella aegopodii (an aphid
bane
5
Cecidomyia spp. (cecidomyiid midges)
Cecidomyia piniinopis (a pine resin
midge) 599, 739, 818, 960
Cecidomyia verrucicola
71
Celama sorghiella (sorghum webworm)
-— 987, 615, 755, 830, 849, 872, 889,
Cel Ee ae Be hite-lined )
‘elerio lineata (wl SnGsoe sphinx
2ll, 617, 624, 654, fi
Celery fly
(Buleia heraclei)
Celery leaf tier
(Udea rubigalis)
Se looper )
Anagrapha falcifera
Centeterus sp. (an ichneumon wasp)
17
Cephalcia fascipennis (a web-spinning
eaaeia} 66}
Cephalonomia tarsalis (a bethylid wasp)
1
Cephenemyia spp. (nose bot flies)
17, 1067, 1084
Sephus bug erp sipgtus (wees ste oe sawfly)
Lt
ud ee? ae ( Gees tree borer)
373
Ceramica picta (zebra caterpillar)
908
Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean fruit
zly) arly) 6582, 201, 294, 603, 631, 690,
712, 859, 860, 932, % 2, 1015, 1059
Ceratitis colae
932
Ceratitis rosa
932
Ceratomia catalpae (catalpa sphinx)
318
Ceratophyllus niger (western chicken flea)
9
Cereal leaf beetle
(Qulema melanopus)
Cereal leaf miner
(Syringopais temperatella)
Cerococcus deklei (a pit scale)
133, 630, 927
Cerodontha sp. (a leaf miner fly)
ING)
Ceroplastes spp. (wax scales)
315, 368
Ceroplastes ceriferus
Ceroplastes cirripediformis (barnacle
Sierra ETE 45, 65, 62, 450, 473, 580,
631, 745, 842, 914, 1028, 1086
Ceroplastes floridensis (Florida wax scale)
1055
Ceroplastes rubens (red wax scale)
914, 1037
Cerotoma trifurcata (bean leaf beetle)
166, 201, 278, 309, 342, 344, 364, 386,
» 461, 463, 482, 485, 507, 509,
512, 535, 563, 619, 623, 647, 672, 702,
730, 759, 786, 810, 833, 851, 87h, |
907, 924, 943, 957, 102k
ae chus sp.
Cate chus. Ceaiieaee (cabbage seedpod
weevil
Ceutorhynchus rapae SOU serie curculio)
365
Chaetocnema spp.
531, 727, 783, 831, 906, 922, 985
Chaetocnema confinis (sweetpotato flea
beetle) 211, 212, 485, 652, 922, 971
Chaetocnema ectypa (desert corn flea
beetle) 39, 59, 89, 90, iki, 212,
478, 531, 807, 890, 922
Chaetocnema magnipunctata (a flea beetle)
oe ( )
Chaetocnema pulicaria (corn flea beetle
a 141, 304, 344, 361, 380, 40h, 436,
ep N78, 531, 551, 587, 669, 698, 727,
Th
Chaetosiphon spp.
235
Chaetosiphon fragaefolii (strawberry
aah 134, 235, 262, 348, 389, 414
Chaff scale
(Parlatoria pergandii)
Chalcodermus aeneus (cowpea curculio)
207, 208, 386, 651, 706, 790, 876
Chalcolepidus erythroloma (a click beetle)
345, 352
Cherry fruit fly
(Rhagoletis cingulata)
Cherry fruitworm
(Grapholitha packardi)
Chicken body louse
(Menacanthus stramineus)
Chicken mite
(Dermanyssus gallinae)
Chileaphis michelbacheri (an aphid)
187
Chilo loftini (a crambid moth)
942, 969, 970
Chilo suppressalis (Asiatic rice borer)
933
Chilocorus stigma (twice-stabbed lady
beetle 285, 351, 1035
Chinch bug
(Blissus leucopterus)
Chinese mantid
(fenodera aridifolia sinensis)
Chinese rose beetle
(Adoretus sinicus)
Chionaspis etrusca (an armored scale)
1034
Chionaspis furfura (scurfy scale)
490, 515
Chionaspis longiloba
200, 203
Chionaspis quercus
710, 717
Chionaspis sylvatica
857, 860
Chironomid midges
770
Chironomis plumosus (a lake midge)
713, 770, 819
Chirothrips spp. (thrips)
147, 406, 438, 480, 505, 645, 891
Chirothrips mexicanus
505
Chirothrips simplex
505
Chlorochroa spp.
See Pitedia spp.
Chlorotabanus crepuscularis (a horse fly)
576
Choristoneura spp. (tortricid moths)
573
Choristoneura fumiferana (spruce budworm)
253, 257; SUL, 573, 631, 960
Choristoneura pimus (jack-pine budworm)
257, 489, 518, 544, 573, 655, 684, 711,
739, 769, 818
Choristoneura rosaceana (oblique-banded
leaf roller 186, 517
Chorizagrotis auxiliaris (army cutworm)
77; 89, 115, 151, 173, 197, 217, 2h,
275, 303, 339, 359, 379, 403, 435, 455,
4ok, 477, 585, 805. Light traps: 420,
451, 474, 495, 525, 552, 581, 637, 661,
691, 718, 746, 775, 798, 861, 901, 916,
950, 964
Chorizococcus californicus (a mealybug)
Chorizococcus lounsburyi
19
Chorizococcus rostellum
115
Chorthippus curtipemnis (a grasshopper)
820, 882
Chortophaga viridifasciata (green-striped
grasshopper) 179
Chrysanthemum aphid
(Macrosiphoniella sanborni)
Chrysobothris mali (Pacific flatheaded
aS 230
Chrysochus cobaltinus (a leaf beetle)
205
Chrysolina quadrigemina (a klamath-weed
beetle 930, 1016
Chrysomela crotchi (aspen leaf beetle)
1038
Chrysomela interrupta
314
Chrysomela knabi
103
Chrysomela lineatopunctata
103
Chrysomela scripta complex (cottonwood
leaf Tees) EM, 390, 738, 768
Chrysomphalus sp. (an armored scale)
22
Sep ue aonidum (Florida red scale)
st; » 92, 255, 371, 709, 910
Satan bifasciculatus
2
Chrysomphalus dictyospermi (dictyospermum
scale) 988
Chrysopa spp. (green lacewings)
285, 291, 316, 417, 989, 1015, 1035,
1047
Chrysopa lanata
al
Chrysopa oculata (golden-eye lacewing)
291, 370
Chrysops spp. (deer flies)
209, 270, 448, 686, 741, 771, 795,
39
Cicada killer
(Sphecius speciosus)
Cicadas
261
Cigar casebearer
(Coleophora serratella)
Cigarette beetle
(Lasioderma serricorne)
Cimbex americana (elm sawfly)
255
Cimex lectularius (bed bug)
270, 947
Cinara spp. (conifer aphids)
75; 92, 133, 154, 246, 263, 284, 389,
631, 1083
Cinara carolina
393, 395, 523
Cinara curvipes
263, WAT
Cinara pini
2
Cinara strobi (white-pine aphid)
15, 1034, 1057
Cinara tujafilina
80, 133, 134, 176, 222, 2h6, 282, 389,
102
Circulifer tenellus (beet leafhopper)
15, 94, 121, 126, 131, 185, 217-218
241, 275,309; 330, 33; 379, 403, iss,
477, 501, 529, 665, 753, 1068, 1081
Citrus blackfly
(Aleurocanthus woglumi)
Citrus bud mite
(Aceria sheldoni)
Citrus flat mite
(Brevipalpus lewisi)
Citrus flower moth
(Prays citri)
Citrus mealybug
(Planococcus citri)
Citrus red mite
(Panonychus citri)
Citrus rust mite
(Phyllocoptruta oleivora)
Citrus thrips
(Scirtothrips citri)
Citrus whitefly
(Dialeurodes citri)
Clastoptera achatina (pecan spittlebug)
312, 59)
Clastoptera arizonana
318
Clastoptera juniperina
264, 682
Clausenia purpurea (an encyrtid wasp)
OnE
Clavaspis ulmi (an armored scale)
1057, 1058
Clay-backed cutworm
(agrotis gladiaria)
Clear-winged grasshopper
(Camnula pellucida
Climbing cutworms
Sh1
Cloudy-winged whitefly
(Dialeurodes citrifolii)
Clover aphid
(Nearctaphis bakeri)
Clover cutworm
(Scotogramma trifolii)
Clover head caterpillar
(Grapholitha interstinctana)
Clover head weevil
(Hypera meles)
Clover leafhopper
(Aceratagallia sanguinolenta)
Clover leaf weevil
(Hypera punctata)
Clover mite
(Bryobia praetiosa)
Clover root curculio
(Sitona hispidula)
Clover seed chalcid
(Bruchophagus platyptera)
Clover seed weevil
(Miccotrogus picirostris)
ee stem borer )
Languria mozardi
Cnephasia longana (omnivorous leaf tier)
88, 516
Coccinella novemnotata (a lady beetle)
192, 108
Coccus acuminatus
1083
Coccus elongatus
eee ne (o ft scale)
loccus hesperidum (brown soft scale
61, 91, 154, 176, 233, 245, 2h6, bik,
856, 1066, 1082
Coccus viridis (green scale)
U, 155, 251, 318, 1037, 1055
Cochlicella barbara (a snail)
93}
Cochlicella conoidea
935
Cochliomyia hominivorax (screw-worm)
D, 17, 32, 41, 62, 79, 93, 117, 135,
155, 178, 201, 22h, 2h7, 28, 268, 284,
299, 315, 350, 370, 391, 416, 4h8, 469,
4ol, 520, 546, 575, 600, 633, 658, 686,
714, 741, 771, 794, 819, 838, 858, 880, .
895, 911, 928, 946, 961, 973, 988,
1014, 1026, 1034, 1046, 1057, 1067,
1083
Cockroaches
287
Coconut leaf roller
(Hedylepta blackburni)
Coconut scale
(Aspidiotus destructor)
Codling moth
(Carpocapsa pomonella)
Coffee bean weevil
(Araecerus fasciculatus)
Colaspis spp. (leaf beetles)
673, 702
See favosa
y}
Colaspis pini (pine colaspis)
90
Coleomegilla maculata (a lady beetle)
Be 290, 351, 417, 470, 601, 687, 715,
1
Coleomegilla maculata fuscilabris
178, 223, 285, 290, 370, 576
Coleophora laricella (larch casebearer)
256, 349, 518, 789, 792
Coleophora sacramenta
311
ee serratella (cigar casebearer)
3
Coleotechnites sp. (a gelechiid moth)
769
Coleotechnites milleri (lodgepole needle
miner) 769 ( )
Colias e heme (alfalfa caterpillar
132, 159, T61, 199, 220, 243, 307, 363,
Kho, 460, 507, 562, 589, 618, 671, 700,
729, 758, 786, 787, 808, 831, 850, 874,
891, 907, 923, 943, 957, 971, 102k,
1044, 1082
Collops spp. (melyrid beetles)
576, 651
Collops bipunctatus
2
Collops vittatus
9, 52l, 7he
Colorado potato beetle
(Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Common cattle grub
(Hypoderma lineatum)
Common cockchafer
(Melolontha melolontha)
Common malaria mosquito
(Anopheles quadrimaculatus)
Comstock mealybug
(Bseudococeus comstocki)
Comstockiella sabalis (an armored scale)
154, 157
Conaxis quadrilateralis (a carnivorous
STE) 975
Conchuela
(Pitedia ligate)
Confused flour beetle
(Zribolium confusum)
Conocephalus fasciatus (a grasshopper)
7
Conoderus amplicollis (Gulf wireworm)
13
Conoderus falli (southern potato wire-
worm) 179, 184, 205, 763, 813, 958
Conoderus vespertinus (tobacco wireworm)
Ieh, 211, 212
Conophthorus coniperda (white-pine cone
beetle 390
es scopulorum
263
Conotrachelus nenuphar (plum curculio)
Foe 312, 346, 366, 387, 44k, 466,
» 488, 515, 542, 569, 596, 625,
652, 680, 735, 765, 791, 836
Contarinia sp. (a cecidomyiid midge)
5
Contarinia sorghicola (sorghum midge)
137, lke, 503, 531, 616, 669, 756,
76k, B08, 849, 872, 890, 906, 922
Contarinia vaccinii (blueberry tip midge)
230
Convergent lady beetle
(Hippodamia convergens)
Cooley spruce gall aphid
(Adelges cooleyi)
Copris incertus prociduus (a dung beetle)
21k, 10
Coptodisca sp. (a shield bearer)
573
Coptosoma xanthogramma (a plataspid bug)
5, 66, 82, "96, 119, 158, 251, 299,
365, 371, 580, 605, 745, 774, 797,
860, 899, 914, 915, 949, 963, 990,
1037
Coptotermes sp.
395
Coptotermes formosanus (Formosan
subterranean termite) 66, 135, 395,
471, 578, 603, 604
Copturus floridanus (a weevil)
263
Corimelaena pulicaria (negro bug)
167
Corn earworm
(Heliothis zea)
Corn flea beetle
(Chaetocnema pulicaria)
Corn leaf aphid
(Rhopalosiphum maidis)
Corn planthopper
(Peregrinus maidis)
Corn root aphid
(Anuraphis maidiradicis)
Corn root webworm
(Crambus caliginosellus )
Corn sap beetle
(Carpophilus dimidiatus)
Coryphista meadii (a geometrid moth)
1045
Seer arcuata (oak lace bug)
10
Corythucha ciliata (sycamore lace bug)
318, 6005, 630, 710, 739, 793, 880 .
Corythucha gossypii (cotton lace bug)
738
Cosmobaris americana (a weevil)
185, 915
ed serrulata (kiawe flower looper)
745, 92
Cotinis spp.
645
Cotinis nitida (green June beetle)
Uy; 227, 230, 234, 235, 340, 361,
617, 626, 64h, 645, 651, 652, 700,
735, 9he
Cotinis texana
645, 816, 617, 848, 945, 9h9
Cotton aphid
(Aphis gossypii)
Cotton fleahopper
(Psallus seriatus)
Cotton lace bug
(Corythucha gossypii)
Cotton leaf perforator
(Bucculatrix thurberiella)
Cotton square borer
(Strymon melinus)
Cottonwood borer
(Plectrodera scalator)
Cottonwood leaf beetles
(Chrysomela scripta complex)
Cottony-cushion scale
(Icerya purchasi)
Cottony maple scale
(Pulvinaria innumerabilis)
Cowpea aphid
(Aphis craccivora)
Cowpea curculio
(Chalcodermis aeneus)
Cowpea weevil
(Callosobruchus maculatus)
Crambus spp. (sod webworms
Ike, 458, 532, 588, 644, 699, 831,
Bh9, 890
Crambus caliginosellus (corn root
webworm) 140, 559
Crambus mtabilis
478, 480
Crambus teterrellus (bluegrass webworm)
406, 505 ( )
Crambus topiarius (cranberry girdler
598, 651
Crambus trisectus
08; 890
Cranberry fruitworm
(Acrobasis vaccinii)
Cranberry girdler
(Crambus topiarius)
Cranberry weevil
(Anthonoms musculus)
Crapemyrtle aphid
(Myzocallis kahawaluokalani)
Crazy ant
(Paratrechina longicornis)
Cremona cotoneastri (a cotoneaster
webworm 517
Crioceris spp.
2215485, 513, 835
Crioceris asparagi (asparagus beetle)
212, 221, 2h, 386, 485, 513, 540,
568, 658, 706, 835
Crioceris duodecimpunctata (spotted
asparagus beetle) 212, 221, 464, 485,
513, 540, 568, 835
Crocidosema plebeiana (an olethreutid
moth 65
Croesia semipurpurana (an oak leaf roller)
155, 349
Croesus latitarsus (dusky birch sawfly)
265
Cross-striped cabbageworm
(Evergestis rimosalis)
Crymodes devastator (glassy cutworm)
139, 146, 161, 587, 588, 705, 814
Cryptochetum iceryae (a cryptochetid fly)
345
Cryptococcus fagi (beech scale)
26h, B18
Cryptolaems sp.
89k
AL montrouzieri
65, 290, 421, 550, 948, 1068
Cryptomyzus ribis (currant aphid)
5h3
Cryptophlebia sp. (an olethreutid moth)
180, 473
Cryptophlebia leucotreta
933
Ses ombrodelta (litchi fruit
0, 930
Cryptotermes brevis (a powder-post
termite) 789, 795
Ctenicera spp.
340
Ctenicera callida
52.
Ctenicera pruinina (Great Basin wireworm)
173, 185, 205, 538, 835
Ctenocephalides spp. (fleas)
270, 65
Cuban-laurel thrips
(Gynaikothrips ficorum)
Cuban May beetle
(Phyllophaga bruneri)
Cuerna costalis (a leafhopper)
10)
Culex spp. (mosquitoes)
Lk, 96, 226, 247, 266, 391, 421, 520,
685, 794, 858, 880; 684, 895, 963,
1016
Culex apicalis
63
32
Culex pipiens
632, 79, 858
Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus (southern
house mosquito) 32, 34, 96, 201, 226,
265, 284, 315, 345, 350, 369, 391, 416,
Fe, 448, 472, 523, 575, 600, 6 ;
685, 690, 713, Tl, 774, 794,
880, 884, 928, 946, 961, 963,
990, 1014, 1016, 1034, 1057, 1
Culex restuans
HI, 62, 79; 80, 93,
247, 284, 369, 416,
515, 632, 657, 713,
880, 928, 946, 961, 9
1057, 1083
Culex salinarius
32, 41, 62, 79, 80, 93, 134, 177, 201,
22h, 2h7, 284, 315, 369, 291, 416, 448,
520, 575, 600, 632, 657, 685, 713, 741,
79, 838, 858, 880, 928, 946, 961, 973,
1074, 1034, 1057, 1083
Culex tarsalis
2h7, 266, 284, 369, 491, 546, 600, 632,
657, 713, T41, 819, 951
Culex territans
80, 1057
Culex tritaeniorhynchus
951-952 ( )
Culicoides niger (a biting midge
2k7
Culiseta spp. (mosquitoes)
» 895
Culiseta inornata
32, 41, 62, 79, 93, 134, 177, 201,
247, 266, 284, 315, 369, 391, 416,
468, 172, 491, 520, 546, 600, 713,
819, 961, 1014, 1034, 1057, 1083
Culiseta morsitans
395 ( )
Curculio oi e (pecan weevil
16, 230, 2 , 681, 708, 791, 816, 836,
878, 910, 926, 958, 972, 987, 1025,
1032, 1055, 1082
Currant aphid
(Cryptomyzus ribis)
Currant borer
(Ramosia tipuliformis)
Currant spanworm
(Itame ribearia)
Cutworms
211, 212, 219, 229, 2k2, 243, 361, 385,
366, 368, 44h, 456, 464, 466, 478, keh,
531, 587, 594
Cyclamen mite
(Steneotarsonemis pallidus)
Cyclocephala sp.
95
clocephala borealis (northern masked
chafer 107, 505, 970
Cyclocephala immaculata (southern
masked chafer) 617
Cycloneda sanguinea (a lady beetle)
687
Cylas formicarius elegantulus (sweet-
potato weevil) Tab Hi9, 421
Cylindrocopturus eatoni
177
‘lindrocopturus furnissi (Douglas-fir
twig weevil) 390
Cynaeus angustus (a darkling beetle)
259
tepistomis castaneus (Asiatic oak
weevil) 287, 497, 650, 710, 717, 757,
763, 857, 859, 927, 929, 9h9
Cyrtopeltis modesta (a plant bug)
64
see notatus (suckfly)
18.
Cyrtorhinus fulvus (a predaceous capsid
bug 94; 860, 1037
Cyrtorhinus lividipennis
990
Dactylopius confusus (a dactylopiid scale)
225
Dactylopius tomentosus
960
Dacus cucurbitae (melon fly)
82, ok, 371, 421, 523, 631, 712, 842,
859, 932, 975, 990, 1016, 1059
Dacus dorsalis (oriental fruit fly)
6, 7, 43, 62, 65, 82, 214, 249, 291,
agk, 299, 317, 318, 580, 690, 859,
BEE, 932, 1059
= TG) o
Dacus oleae (olive fruit fly)
933
Damsel bugs
248, 470, 521, 634
Danaus plexippus (monarch butterfly)
158, 180
Dark mealworm
(Tenebrio obscurus)
Dark-sided cutworm
(Euxoa messoria)
Des ineura) spp. (cecidomyiid midges)
5
Dasineura balsamicola (balsam gall
~ midge) 490, 546, 857
Dasineura gleditchiae
546
Dasychira sp.
207
Dasychira plagiata (pine tussock moth)
90
Datana spp. (notodontid moths)
627, 738
Datana integerrima (walnut caterpillar)
229, 261, > 515, 598, 627, 653, 680,
708, 736, 738, 766, 791, 816, 836, 855,
878, 958 ( )
Datana major (azalea caterpillar
837, 910
Datana ministra (yellow-necked
caterpillar) 738, 856, 911, 945
Datane perspicua
627
Deer flies
265
Deloyala guttata (mottled tortoise beetle)
877
Deltocephalus hospes (a leafhopper)
345, 690
Dendrobielle aspera (a false powder-post
beetle 263
Dendroctonus spp. (conifer bark beetles)
» 894, 972, 1056
Dendroctonus brevicomis (southwestern
pine beetle, western pine beetle)
177, 256, 259, 545, 960, 1034, 1067
Dendroctonus frontalis (Arizona pine
beetle, smaller Mexican pine
beetle, southern pine beetle) 4h,
154, 257, 259, 684, 711, 818, 880,
894, 972, 1056, 1070
Dendroctonus obesus (Alaska spruce beetle,
eastern spruce beetle, englemann spruce
beetle, red-winged pine beetle, sitka-
spruce beetle) 256, 257
Dendroctonus ponderosae (Black Hills
beetle, Jeffrey pine beetle, mountain
pine beetle) 256, 257, 259, 960
Dendroctonus pseudotsugae (Douglas-fir
beetle) 256, 490, 739, 818
Dendroctonus simplex (eastern larch -
beetle 177
Dendroctonus terebrans (black turpentine
beetle) 4h, 92, 154, 257, 259, 573,
631, 684, 880
Dendroctonus valens (red turpentine
beetle) 5, 177, ae 655
Dendrotettix quercus (a leaf-eating
grasshopper) 32, 522
Deodar weevil
(Pissodes nemorensis)
Deraeocoris fasciolus (a mirid bug)
604
Dermacentor albipictus (inter tick)
6, 16, 32, 80, 93, 118, 156, 202, 271,
370, 1014, 1035, 1046, 1067, 1084 Be
Dermacentor andersoni (Rocky Mountain
ood tick) 247, 271, 285, 350, 392,
9
Dermacentor occidentalis (Pacific Coast
tick) 42, 93, 271
Dermacentor variabilis (American dog tick)
270, 316, 350, 392, 416, 448, 469, hol,
Zs 547, 576, 601, 634, 658, 687, 714,
71
Dermanyssus gallinae (chicken mite)
271, 416, 839, 1026
Dermestes spp.
287
Dermestes lardarius (larder beetle)
The
Dermestes maculatus (hide beetle)
71
Dermestid beetles
289
Derobrachus brevicollis (a cerambycid
beetle) 380, 408
Deroceras reticulatum (gray garden slug)
60, 313, 505, 531, 540, 543, 616
Desert corn flea beetle
(Chaetocnema ectypa)
Desmia funeralis (grape leaf folder)
235, 131, S17, 945
Bee grasshopper )
Melanoplus devastator
Diabrotica spp. (corn rootworms ,
cucumber beetles) 1h, 211, 404, 531,
559, 587, 615, 643, 668, 698, 727, 756,
783, 785, 786, 807, 809, 810, 830, 832,
833, 848, 874, 889, ee 1011, 1066
Diabrotica longicornis (northern corn
rootworm) 140, 30k, 531, 559, 587,
615, 643, 669, 698, 727, 756, 783, 807,
809, 810, 814, 830-831, 832, 833, 848,
850, 860, 872, 874, 876, 889, 890, 891,
922, 956, 963, 1087, 1092
Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi
southern corn rootworm, spotted
cucumber beetle) 8, 140, 161, 174, 211,
280, 342, 361, 380, 363, 40k, 411, 443,
457, 507, 513, 540, 673, 698, 706, 785,
786, 809, 810, 830, 831, 832, 833, 848,
872, 877, 923, 943, 957, 970, 986,
1012, 1024, 1031, 1043, 1044, 1056,
1066, 1087, 1093
Diabrotica undecimpunctatea tenella (a
spotted cucumber beetle) 199, 1066
Diabrotica undecimpunctata undecimpunctata
) ih,
western spotted cucumber beetle
207, 210, 212, 625
Diabrotica virgifera (western corn root-
worm) 140, > 931, 559, 587, 615,
643, 669, 698, 717, 727, 756, 783, 785,
786, 789, 807, 809, 810, 830-831, 832,
833, 848, 860, 872, 874, 884, 889, 890,
900, 921, 956, 963, 1087, 1094
Diachus auratus (a chrysomelid beetle)
91
Diacrisia virginica (yellow woollybear)
anche EES SEC
Diadegma punctoria (an ichneumon wasp)
1
Dialeurodes chittendeni
(rhododendron whitefly)
Dialeurodes citri (citrus whitefly)
6, 42, 62, eek, 249, 254, 294, 317, 352,
418, 549, 603, 767, 773, 882, 1033
Dialeurodes citrifolii (cloudy-winged
whitefly) 64, 299, 1037
Diamondback moth
(Plutella xylostella)
Diaphania hyalinata (melonworm)
12
Diaphania nitidalis (pickleworm)
123, 666, 725, 829, 921
Diaspidiotus liquidambaris (an armored
scale) 545
Diaspis boisduvalii (an armored scale)
ae
Diaspis bromeliae (pineapple scale)
972
Diaspis carueli (juniper scale)
14, 545
Diaspis cocois
105)
Diaspis echinocacti (cactus scale)
LT, 255, 283; 1056
Diastata sp. (a diastatid fly)
176
Diatraea crambidoides (southern cornstalk
borer) 139, 242, 643, 668, 697, 726,
956
Diatraea saccharalis (sugarcane borer)
15, 139, 530, 615, 784
Dichocrocis punctiferalis (yellow peach
moth) 933
Dichomeris marginella (juniper webworm)
253, 389
mire fuliginosa (a lace bug)
393
Dictyospermum scale
(Chrysomphalus dictyospermi)
Differential grasshopper
(Melanoplus differentialis)
Dikraneura carneola (a leafhopper)
145, 219, 220
Dilophus orbatus (a March fly)
970, 1065
Dingy cutworm
(Feltia subgothica)
Dinoderus minutus (bamboo powder-post
beetle) 80, 287 928
Dioryctria spp. Farell moths )
154
Dioryctria abietella
[are
Dioryctria zimmermani (Zimmerman pine
moth) 604, 711, 618, 880
Diploiulus latistriatus hesperus (a
Milliped) 677, 879
Diplolepis polita (a gall wasp)
255, 265
Diploptera ctata (Pacific beetle
cockroach) 158
Diplotaxis sordida (a scarab)
an
Diprion spp. (conifer sawflies)
712
Diprion frutetorum
712, ,
Diprion similis (introduced pine sawfly)
57h, 655, 712, 838, 880, 911
Diptacus swensoni (an eriophyid mite)
134, 200
Disholcaspis washingtonensis (a cynipid
gall wasp) 660
Dissosteira carolina (Carolina grass-
hopper) 716, 795
Dissosteira longipennis (High Plains
Srasshoer 882
Ditylenchus dipsaci (a nematode)
9
Dog sucking louse
(Linognathus setosus)
Dogwood borer
(Thamnosphecia scitula)
Dogwood club-gall midge
(Mycodiplosis alternata)
Douglas-fir beetle
(Dendroctonus pseudotsugee)
Douglas-fir tussock moth
(Hemerocampa pseudotsugata)
Douglas-fir twig weevil
(Cylindrocopturus furnissi)
Dre, nis acerifoliae (painted maple
aphid) 263, 739, 911, 927, 1026
Drepanopterna femoratum (a grasshopper)
659, 882
Dried-fruit beetle
(Carpophilus hemipterus)
Drosophila spp. (vinegar flies)
06, 178, 789, 813
Dusky birch sawfly
(Croesus latitarsus)
rate sap beetle )
Carpophilus lugubris
Dysaphis plantaginea (rosy apple aphid)
ae 280, 311, 346, 387, 412, 445, 465,
» 514, 570, 597, 626, 679
Dysaphis tulipae* (tulip bulb aphid)
» Hh, 2h6, 254
* Also carried in Vol. 17 as Anuraphis
tulipee. i ae
Dysmicoccus brevipes (pineapple mealybug)
767
Ear tick
(Otobius megnini)
Earwigs
287
Eastern field wireworm
(Limonius agonus)
Eastern larch beetle
(Dendroctonus simplex)
Eastern lubber grasshopper
(Romalea microptera)
Eastern raspberry fruitworm
(Byturus rubi)
Eastern spruce gall aphid
(Adelges abietis)
Eastern subterranean termite
(Reticulitermes flavipes)
Eastern tent caterpillar
(Malacosoma americanum)
Echthromorpha agrestoria fuscator (an
ichneumonid wasp) 179
Ectobius pallidus (spotted Mediterranean
cockroach 7, 1046, 1048
Edwardsiana rosae (rose leafhopper)
910
Eggplant fruit borer
(Leucinodes orbonalis)
Egyptian alfalfa weevil
(Hypera brunneipennis )
Ehrhornia cupressi (a soft scale)
2h6
Elaphidionoides parallelus (a long-
horned beetle 515
Elaphidionoides villosus (twig pruner)
263; 739
Elasmopalpus lignosellus (ieseer us
stalk borer 139, 146, 166, 167, 235,
361, 4oh, 108, 836, Hid, hse, 148, 1B,
502, 535, 590, 591, 615, 619, 620, 62h,
647, 668, 673, 677, 697, 702, 726, 730,
734, 755, 759, 783, 784, 786, 787, 790,
807, 894, 906, 915, 943
Elatobium abietinum (spruce aphid)
25h
Eleodes spp. (darkling beetles)
8h9
Eleodes clavicornis
315
Elm borer
(Saperda tridentata)
Elm leaf aphid
(Myzocallis ulmifolii)
Elm leaf beetle
(Pyrrhalta luteola)
Elm leaf miner
(Fenusa ulmi)
Elm sawfly
(Cimbex americana)
Empoasca spp.
513
Empoasca fabae (potato leafhopper)
jel, ee 206, 379, 435, 456, 501, 529,
557, 585, 613, 641, 666, 696, 725, 754,
782, 806, 829, 847, 871, 905, 941, 1031
Empoasca maligna (apple leafhopper)
387, 570, 597
Empoasca mexara
563
Empoasca solana (southern garden leaf-
hopper) 16, 40, 64, 371, 473, 550
Enaphalodes rufulus (a roundheaded wood
borer) 415
ingot aethiops (rose-slug)
Englemann spruce beetle
(Dendroctonus obesus)
English grain aphid
(Macrosiphum avenae)
Entomoscelis americana (red turnip
beetle) 513, 567
Eotetranychus Ci ini borealis (yellow
spider mite 717
Eotetranychus clitus
367
Eotetranychus lewisi
65, 517
Eotetranychus libocedri
13
Eotetranychus miltidigituli
265
Eotetranychus sexmaculatus (six-spotted
as 30, 61, 91, 133, 221, 261, 282,
312, 347, 367, 388, 446
Eotetranychus willamettei
236
Eotetranychus yumensis (Yuma spider mite)
282, 314, 367, 654
Epicaerus cognatus (a weevil)
933
Epicauta spp.
161, 205, 563, 590, 595, 758, 877
Epicauta fabricii (ash-gray blister
beetle) 161, 561, 563
Epicauta pennsylvanica (black blister
beetle) 161, 589, 773, 820, 877
Epichorista ionephela (a tortricid moth)
933
Epidiaspis leperii
311
Epidiaspis piricola (Italian pear scale)
117, 245
iglaea apiata (a cranberry blossomworm)
51
Epilachna borealis (squash beetle)
211, 279, 651
ilachna varivestis (Mexican bean beetle)
16k, 166, 207, 280, 294, 309, 364, 386,
410, 443, 482, 485, 512, 535, 539, 567,
590, 593, 624, 647, 672, 677, 702, 706,
730, 734, 760, 764, 773, 786, 790, 810,
814, 833, 851, 853, 874, 876, 892, 907,
909, 924, 943, Ohh, 987
Epinotia aporema
933
Epinotia meritana (white-fir needle miner)
257
Epinotia subvirdis
313
Epipaschia zelleri (an epipaschiid moth)
203
Epiphyas postvittana (light-brown apple
moth) 933
iptera opaca (a fulgorid planthopper)
52
Episimus sp. (an olethreutid moth)
395
Epitrimerus pyri (pear rust mite)
13, 571
Epitrix spp.
204, 205, 410, 484, 813, B49
Epitrix cucumeris (potato flea beetle)
204, 208, 212, 344, 385, 410, 512, 531
539; 5H0, 566, 567, 593, 623, 676, 733,
35
Epitrix partipennis (tobacco flea beetle)
» 183, 104, 204, 343, 364, hoo, 462,
912, 538, 565, 593, 649, 704, 712, 763,
893, 925, 1012
Epitrix similaris
957
Epitrix subcrinita (western potato flea
beetle 813
itrix tuberis (tuber flea beetle)
20h, 676, 813
Eriococcus araucariae
g7e
Eriococcus azaleae (azalea bark scale)
Ei as Ey
Eriococcus coccineus
1052
Eriococcus quercus
201
Eriophyes insidiosus (an eriophyid mite)
283
Eriophyes pyri (pear leaf blister mite)
_. 488, 542, 627
Eriophyes thujae (tip-dwarf mite)
29
Eriosoma americanum (woolly elm aphid)
710, 768, 927 ( )
Eriosoma lanigerum (woolly apple aphid
15h, 230, 286, 346, 412, 465, 487,
489, SKI, 570, 597, 653, 717, 766, 854,
958, 1032
Erythroneura spp. (leafhoppers)
235, 245, 311, 348, 1033
Erythroneura aclys
793
hroneura elegantula
987
Erythroneura lawsoniana
311
Erythroneura maculata
311
Estigmene acrea (salt-marsh caterpillar)
182, 184, 538, 732, 790, 812, 83h,
835, 852, 876, 892, 908, 922, 925,
959, 971, 1012. Light traps: 6, 34,
63, 81, 94, 120, 136, 180, 203, 225,
252, 297, 319, 353, 372, 394, 4eo,
451, 47h, 495, 525, 526, 552, 581-582,
606-607, 637-638, 661-662, 691-692,
718, 746-747, 775-776, 798, 823, 843,
861, 885, 901, 916, 931, 950, 964,
1048, 1059
Ethmia colonelle (kou leafworm)
65, 822 ;
Etiella zinckenella (lima-bean pod borer)
208
Euceraphis betulee (an aphid)
545
Eucosma sp. (an olethreutid moth)
15h
Eucosoma gloriola
261, 573
Euetheola iceps (sugarcane beetle)
30, 361, 436, 457, 503
landina rosea (rosy predator snail)
180, 842, 899, 1048
Eulachnus spp. (aphids)
5, 60, 201, 988, 1083, 1084
Eulachnus agilis
28h, 447, 838
Euleia heraclei (celery fly)
933
Euonymus scale
(Unaspis euonymi)
Euphoria inda (bumble flower beetle)
141
Zuphy lars sp. (a psyllid)
Bie arbuti
» 264, 600
Eupsilia spp. (noctuid moths)
200
Eupsilia morrisoni
200, 261
Eupsilia vinulenta
200
European apple sawfly
(Hoplocampa testudinea)
European chafer
(Amphimallon majalis)
European cherry fruit fly
(Rhagoletis cerasi)
European corn borer
(Ostrinia nubilalis)
European crane fly
(Lipula paludosa)
European earwig
(Forficule auricularia)
European elm scale
(Gossyparia spuria)
European fruit lecanium
(Lecanium corni)
512 =
European pine sawfly
(Neodiprion sertifer)
European pine shoot moth
(Rhyacionia buoliana)
European red mite
(Panonychus ulmi)
Rurygaster integriceps (senn pest)
375
Eurytetranychus buxi (a spider mite)
572
Eurytoma sp. (a eurytomid)
32
Euscelis striatulus (a blunt-nosed
leafhopper) 629
Euscepes postfasciatus (West Indian
sweetpotato weevil) 64
Euschistus spp.
762, 788, 852, 876, 877
Euschistus conspersus
3h0
Euschistus servus (brown stink bug)
166, 276, 760, 764, 892, 908
Eutetranychus banksi (Texas citrus mite)
17, 30, 31, 41, 60, 78, 91, 232, 153,
200, 221, 234, 246, 281, 312, 347,
388, 445, 516, 571, 627, 628, 681,
708, 736, 791, 855, 926, 959, 1013,
1033, 1055, 1056
Eutrombicula spp. (chigger mites)
595, 601, 634, 770, 820, 839
Euxesta wettsteini (an otitid fly)
650, 660
Euxoa spp.
u5, 313, 369, 410, 411, 440
Euxoa detersa
531
Euxoa messoria (dark-sided cutworm)
139, 211
Euxoa ochrogaster (red-backed cutworm)
18k, Toe 23h
Euzophera semifuneralis (American plum
borer) 346, 366
Everes amyntula (a lycaenid butterfly)
351
Evergestis rimosalis (cross-striped
cabbageworm qo, 925
Exartema permundanum (raspberry leaf
Same) 23h, 628
Exochomus laeviusculus (a lady beetle)
1
Exoteleia spp. (gelechiid moths)
Th7, 518, 769
Exoteleia pinifoliella (pine needle
miner 573
Eye-spotted bud moth
(Spilonota ocellana)
Face fly
(Musca autumnalis)
Fall armyworm
(Spodoptera frugiperda)
Fall cankerworm
(Alsophila pometaria)
Fall webworm
(Hyphantria cunea)
False celery leaf tier
(Udea profundalis)
False chinch bug
(Nysius ericae)
False potato beetle
(Leptinotarsa juncta)
Fannia canicularis (little house fly)
Dep e, .s.
Faronta diffusa (wheat head armyworm)
380, 405, 437, 458, 644. Light traps:
420, 451, 47h, 495, 525, 552, 581,
606, 637, 661, 691-692, 718-719, 746-
T47, 775, 798-799, 823, 843, 861, 885,
901, 916, 950, 964
Feltia spp.
851
Feltia ducens
ay ine bgoth: (a )
eltia subgothica i cutworm
208, 345, 503 art
Feltia subterranea (granulate cutworm)
39, 115, 116, 139, 153, 161, 167, 180,
183, 208, 211, 212, 253, 313, 9385,
To, We, 591, 673, 702, 760, 787,
853, 922, 925. Light traps: 6, 18,
34, 43, 63, 81, 94, 120, 136, 157, 203,
225, 252, 297, 319, 353, 372, 394, 420;
451, L7h, 495, 525, 526, 552, 553, 581-
582, 606-607, 637-638, 661-662, 691-692,
718-719, 746-747, 775-776, 798-799,
823-824, 843, 861, 885, 901, 916, 931,
950, 964, 975, 989, 1016, 1028, 1037,
1048, 1059, 1086
ee spp. (sawflies)
Fenusa pusilla (birch leaf miner)
260, 264, 447, 468, 490, 519, 574, 600,
630, 656, 711, 717, 739, 800
Fenusa ulmi (elm leaf miner)
30
Fern scale
(Pinnaspis aspidistrae)
Fig scale
(Lepidosaphes ficus)
Filbert aphid
(Myzocallis coryli)
Filbert bud mite
(Phytoptus avellanae)
Filbertworm
(Melissopus latiferreanus )
Fiorinia theae (tea scale
1, 31, 44, 92, 117, 154, 255, 368,
737, 837, 879, 927, 945, 1083
Fire ant
(Solenopsis geminata)
Fir engraver
(Scolytus ventralis)
Flea beetles
185, 279, 280, 308, 343, 364, 385,
409, 410, 436, 442, 457, 462, 463,
478, 483, 484, 485, 503, 510, 538,
624, 649, 676
Fleahoppers
308, 675, 704, 732
Fletcher scale
(Lecanium fletcheri)
Floodwater mosquito
(Aedes sticticus)
Florida carpenter ant
(Camponotus abdominalis floridanus)
Florida red scale
(Chrysomphalus aonidum)
Florida wax scale
(Ceroplastes floridensis)
Flower flies
285, 317, 351
Flower thrips
(Frankliniella tritici)
Forage looper )
(Caenurgina erechtea
Forda olivacea (an aphid)
13, 670
Forest tent caterpillar
(Malecosoms disstria)
Forest tree termite
(Neotermes connexus)
Forficula auricularia (European earwig)
oe 288, 318, 385, 543, 654, 669,
2, 687, 714, 7h2, 836, 839, 856,
925, 929, 1046, 10
Formosan subterranean termite
(Coptotermes formosanus)
Four-lined plant bug
(Poecilocapsus lineatus)
Foxglove aphid
(Acyrthosiphon solani)
Frankliniella spp. (thrips)
36h, GET, 484, 563, 565, 620
Frankliniella bispinosa
313, 340
Frankliniella fusca (tobacco thrips)
ie ioe 279, 308, 343, 364, 409,
1, 461, 483, 509, 510, 537, 592
Frankliniella occidentalis (western
flower thrips) 6h, 18 , 199, 213,
232, 280, 308, 313, a0 408, ae.
437, Kbi, 461, 462, 563, 733, 745,
809, 873, 10
Frankliniella tenuicornis
Ee
Frankliniella tritici (flower thrips)
183, 232
Frankliniella vaccinii (blueberry thrips)
235, 543, 572; 629, 682
Frankliniella williamsi
872, 922
Frit fly
(Oscinella frit)
Fruit-tree leaf roller
(Archips argyrospilus)
Fuller rose weevil
(Pantomorus cervinus)
Fuscuropoda agitans (an earthworm mite)
370, 416
G
Galasa nigrinodis (a chrysaugid moth)
1013, 1015
Galleria mellonella (greater wax moth)
270
Garden fleahopper
(Halticus bracteatus)
Garden springtail
(Bourletiella hortensis)
Garden symphylan
(Scutigerella immaculate)
Garden webworm
(Loxostege similalis)
Gasterophilus intestinalis (horse bot fly)
269; 551, 820, 881, 946, 1034
Genaperlatoria pseudaspidiotus (an
armored scale) 1083, 1085
Geococeus coffeae (a mealybug)
1033
Geocoris spp.
83, 285, 290, 317, 548, 688, 947,
1046, 1084
Geocoris ctipes (a big-eyed bug)
178, 223, 285, 290, 576, 623, 1046
German cockroach
(Blattella germanica)
Giant African snail
(Achatina fulica)
Giant bark aphid
(Longistigma caryae)
Giant hornet
(Vespa crabro germana)
Gladiolus thrips
(Taeniothrips simplex)
Glassy cutworm
(Crymodes devastator)
Glischrochilus quadrieignatus (a sap
beetle) aii, 96, 699
Globose scale
(Lecanium prunastri)
Gloomy scale
(Melanaspis tenebricosa)
Glover scale
(Lepidosaphes gloverii)
Glyphonyx sp. (a wireworm)
813
Glyptoscelis pubescens (a leaf beetle)
223
Glyptotendipes barbipes (a chironomid
midge oT
Gnorimoschema ocellatella (a sugar-beet
crown borer 933
2 152
Gobertina picticornis (a stratiomyid fly)
33,30
Golden-eye lacewing
(Chrysopa oculata)
Golden nematode
(Heterodera rostochiensis)
Golden tortoise beetle
(Metriona bicolor)
Gossyparia spuria (European on Bt)
13h, 260, 26h, 315, 519, 5 5, 600,
631, 656, 68h, 769
Gracillaria azaleelle (azalea leaf miner)
133, 176, 837, 879 (
Gracillaria negundella (boxelder leaf
roller 37
Grain aphids
405, 457
Grain mite
(Acarus siro)
Graminella nigrifrons (a leafhopper )
39, 115, 173, 198; 276, 340, 361
Granary weevil
(Sitophilus granarius)
Granulate cutworm
(Feltia subterranea)
Grape berry moth
(Paralobesia viteana)
Grape cane gall maker
(Ampeloglypter sesostris)
Grape flea beetle
(Altica chalybea)
Grape leaf folder
Desmia funeralis)
Grape leaf skeletonizer
(Harrisina americana)
Grape mealybug
(Pseudococcus maritimis)
Grape phylloxera
(Phylloxera vitifoliae)
Grape plume moth
(Pterophorus periscelidactylus)
Grape scale
(Aspidiotus uvae)
Grapevine aphid
(Aphis illinoisensis)
Graphognathus spp. (white-fringed beetles)
248, 294, 371, 393, 418, 450, 471, 493,
523, 550, 578, 604, 636, 660, 690, 716,
TAT, T+, 774, 797, 883, 884, 898, 900,
913, 974, 1036
Graphognathus leucoloma striatus
10, 7
Grapholitha interstinctana (clover head
caterpillar 408, 440
Grapholitha molesta (oriental fruit moth)
227, 228, 281, 311, 346, 366, 387, 412,
Tk, 465, 486, 514, 541, 569, 596, 625,
652, 707, 735, 791, 815
Grapholitha packardi (cherry fruitworm)
51h, 543
Grapholitha prunivora (lesser appleworm)
21, 311, 909
Graphonya maculata (a mscid fly)
119, 120
Grass bugs
ig, 147
Grass Pleahopper
(Halticus chrysolepis)
Grasshoppers
42, 81, 93, 118, 135, 156, 178, 202,
285, 291, 317, 351, 370, 393, 449, 470,
493, 548, 577, 602, 634, 658-659, 688,
715-716, 743, 772, 795-796, 620-821,
840, 881, 896, 912, 928, 1015, 1035,
1085
Grass thrips
(Anaphothrips obscurus)
Gray garden slug
(Deroceras reticulatum)
Great Basin tent caterpillar
(Malacosoma fragile
Great Basin wireworm
(Ctenicera pruinina)
Greater wax moth
(Galleria mellonella)
Greedy scale
(Hemiberlesia rapax)
Greenbug
(Schizaphis graminum)
Green cloverworm
(Plathypena scabra)
Green fruitworm
(Lithophane antennata)
Green fruitworms
486
Greenhouse orthezia
(Qrthezia insignis)
Greenhouse thrips
(Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis)
Greenhouse whitefly
(Trialeurodes vaporariorum)
Green June beetle
(Cotinis nitida)
Green lacewings
T7e
Green peach aphid
(Myzus persicae)
Green scale
(Coceus viridis)
Green shield scale
(Pulvinaria psidii)
Green stink bug
(Acrosternum hilare)
Green-striped grasshopper
(Chortophaga viridifasciata)
Green-striped mapleworm
(Anisote rubicunda)
Gretchena bolliana (pecan bud moth)
515
Ground beetles
351, 732
Ground-nut ‘bruchid
(Caryedon serratus)
Gryllus spp. (field crickets)
16h, 213, 287, 532, 588, 808, 849, 851,
874, 891, 907
Gulf Coast tick
(Amblyomma maculatum)
Gulf wireworm
(Conoderus amplicollis)
Gymnaspis aechmeae (an armored scale)
31, 105
Gynaikothrips ficorum (Cuban-laurel
thrips) 45, 65, 119, 158, 25%, 580
Gypsy moth
(Porthetria dispar)
H
Haematobia irritans (horn fly)
17, 66, 118, 178, 201, 22h, 2h7, 265,
eb 268, 284, 315, 350, 369, 391, 416,
» 469, 491, 520, 546, 575, 601, 632,
657, 685, 713, 741, 771, 794, 819, 839,
858, 880, 895, 912, 928, 946, 961, 973,
1014, 1026, 1034, 1046, 1057
Haematopinus spp.
10.
Haematopinus eurysternus (short-nosed
cattle louse) 5, Ol, 93, 118, 134, 177,
202, 224, 270, 284, 350, 1035, 10h6,
1084
Haematopinus quadripertusus (cattle tail
louse) 6
Haematopinus suis (hog louse)
17, 32, 41, 61, 80, 93, 202, 2h7, 270,
391, 416, 1046
Hairy chinch bug
(Blissus hirtus)
Halisidota argentata (silver-spotted tiger
moth) 415
Halisidota harrisii (sycamore tussock
moth) 760, 9LL
Halisidota ingens
T
Haltichella rhyacioniae (a chalcid wasp)
769
Halticus bracteatus (garden fleahopper)
87k
Halticus chrysolepis (grass fleahopper)
Tre
Hapleginella conicole (a chloropid fly)
ish
Haptoncus luteolus (a sap beetle)
466
Harlequin bug
(Murgantia histrionica)
Harmolita opuntiae (a jointworm)
tees ona
Herrisina spp.
367 (
Harrisina americana (grape leaf :
skeletonizer) 235, 347, 367, 388, 654
Harrisina brillians (western grape leaf
skeletonizer) 293, 367, 41h, 543,
550, 690, 797, » 883, 884, 898
927, 929
Hawaiian beet webworm
(Hymenia recurvalis)
Hawaiian thrips
(Thrips hawaiiensis)
Head louse
(Pediculus humanus capitis)
Hedylepta accepta (sugarcane leaf roller)
15
Hedylepta blackburni (coconut leaf roller)
34, 63, 65, 82, 96, 226, 318
Helicella spp. (snails)
935
Helicotylenchus platyurus (a nematode)
936
Heliothis spp. fers
181, 183, 184, 363, 384, 386, » 461,
WBS, 510; 536, sek, sor 2? Cae 674,
703, 731, 761, 788, 811, 834, 852, 875,
893, 908, 92h, gh
Heliothis phloxiphage
162
Heliothis virescens (tobacco budworm)
15, 123, 166, 167, 181, 183, 275, 303,
359, 319, Bl, Toh, 08, 1, 461, 477,
483, 489, 502, 536, 558, 564, 586, 591,
592, 614, 621, 648, 667, 674, 697, 703,
731, 761, 788, 811, 830, 834, 852, 889,
893, 908, 924, 941, 94k, 985, 1011.
light traps: 34, 61, 94, 120, 136,
157, 203, 225, 297, 319, 353, 372, 394,
420, 451, 474, 495, 525, 526, 552, 553,
581, 606-607, 637-638, 661-662, 691-
692, 718-719, 746-747, 775-776, 798-
799, 823-824, 843, 861, 885, 901, 916,
931, 950, 964, 975, 989, 1016, 1048,
1059
Heliothis zea (corn ceria) ‘ S
3, 89, 121, 122, 166, 167, 181, 20h,
205, 217, 303, 308, 339, 3h, 359, 363,
379, 384, 385, 403, 408, dy
455, 461, 462, 477, 478, 483, 501, 510,
529, 536,537, 550, 557, 564, 576, 585,
291, 592, 593, 613, 621, 641, 648, 6h9,
665, 674, 675, 677, 695, 703, 70k, 725,
731, 733, 734, 753, 761, 774, 781,
788, 805, 811, 829, 834, 847, 852, 871,
875, 876, 889, 893, 905, 908, 921, 92h,
hi, 944, 955, 957, 969, 985, 1011,
1023. Light traps: 6, 34, 43, 63,_
81, 9h, 120, 157, 180, 203, 225, 252,
297, 319, 353, 372, 394, 420, 451,
47k, 495, 525, 526, 552, 553, 581-582,
606-607, 637-638, 661-662, 691-692,
718-719, 746-747, 775-776, 798-799,
823-824, 843, 861, 885, 901, 916, 931,
950, 964, 975, 989, 1016, 1028, 1037,
1059, 1086
Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis (greenhouse
thrips) 254, 318, 961
Helix asp brown garden snail
erse
234, 763, 765
-ib-
Hellula rogetalis (cabbage webworm)
226, 790, 622, 1028
Hemerobius spp. (lacewings, brown lace-
wings) 1035
Hemeroc: sp.
368
Hemerocampa leucosti (white-marked
tussock Sen) goa 599, 857
Hemerocampa pseudotsugata (Douglas-fir
tussock moth) 257, 604, 9h6
Hemeroc: vetusta (western tussock moth)
Tub, 253, 617
Hemiberlesia lataniae (an armored scale)
ee 231, los, Bi7, 572, 1014, 1032,
1082
Hemiberlesia rapax (greedy scale)
154, 246, 737, 1034, 1045, 1066
Hemicrepidius carbonatus (a wireworm)
351
Hemicriconemoides squamosus (a nematode )
937
Hemileuca maia (buck moth)
31h, 349 (
Hemileuca nevadensis (a giant silkworm
moth) 262
Hemileuca oliviee (range caterpillar)
an aoe 305, 438, 505, 532, 588, 636,
0, 716, 774, 797, 821, 883, 962
Henisphecrots cyanea (a leaf beetle)
Toe scale
(Saissetia coffeae)
Hemitarsonemus latus (broad mite)
180, 631, 660
Hemlock borer
(Melanophila fulvoguttata)
Hemlock sawfly
(Neodiprion tsugae)
Hemp nettle cyst nematode
(Heterodera galeopsidis)
Hendecaneura shawiana (a blueberry tip
borer ?
Herculie intermedialis (a pyralid moth)
133
Hermetia illucens (a soldier fly)
The
H t licarsisalis (a grass web-
Sj 929, 930, 919, 963, 975, 990,
1016, 1028, 1037, 1048, 1069, 1086
Herpetogramma phaeopteralis
146, 975
Hesperotettix spp. (grasshoppers)
521, 602, 659, 688
Hesperotettix viridis
743
Hessian fly
(Mayetiola destructor)
Heterobostrychus aequalis (oriental wood
borer) 3, 95, 135, 156, 179, 471,
522, 52h, 550, 551
Heterocampa guttivitta (saddled prominent )
192
Heterocampa manteo (variable oak leaf
caterpillar) 769
Heterodera avenge (oat cyst nematode)
937
Heterodera Pici
Heterodera galeopsidis (hemp nettle cyst
ae) 937
Heterodera glycines (soybean cyst
nematode » 900, 913, 915, 962,
963, 1036, 1085
Heterodera goettingiana
937
Heterodera humli
Heterodera oryzae
937
Heterodera rostochiensis (golden nematode )
937, 1068
Heterostylum robustum (a bee fly)
koe, 548
Heterotylenchus autumalis (a parasitic -
nematode) 1067
Hickory bark beetle
(Scolytus quadrispinosus )
Hickory shuckworm
(Lespeyresia caryana )
Hide beetle
(Dermestes maculatus)
High Plains grasshopper
(Dissosteira lo ipennis)
Hippelates spp. (eye gnats
26k
Hippodamia spp.
290, 592 (
Hippodamia convergens convergent lady
beetle) 156, 176, 183, 223, 248, 285,
rae 316, 317, 351, 370, 392, 417, 4B,
70, 492, 521, 548, 576, 687, 696, 7h2,
795, 822, 839, 962, 1011, 1027, 1046,
1084
Hippodamia sinuata
220
Hippodamia tredecimpunctata
133
Hippodamia tredecimpunctata tibialis
(Guircseescoseees lady beetle) 705
Hog louse
(Haematopinus suis)
Hollyhock weevil
(Apion longirostre)
Homadeula albizzise (mimosa webworm)
260, 41k, Sub, 598, 629, 630, 654, 683,
709, 763, 768, 792, 879, 911, oh6
Homaledra sabalella (palm leaf skele-
tonizer) 7
Homalodisca insolita (a leafhopper)
305 !
Homoeosoma electellum (sunflower moth)
185, 538; 83)
Honey bee
(Apis mellifera)
Hop aphid
(Phorodon humi)
Hoplocampa brevis (pear sawfly)
232, B87
Hoplo a testudinea (European apple
sawily) 232, » 487, 515, 542, 570
Horn fly
(Heematobia irritans)
Horse bot fly
(Gasterophilus intestinalis)
Horse flies
265, 576, 633
House fly
(Musca domestica)
ais scale )
Abgrallaspis howardi
Hulstia undulatella (sugar-beet crown
borer) 185
Hyedephis pseudobrassicae (turnip aphid)
' 4, 81, 210, 485, 631, 797, 1025, Lok,
1046, 1066
Hye roptemus sp.
0
opterus pruni (mealy plum aphid)
2 53
Hybomitra criddlei (a tabanid fly)
Tr
Hybomitra frontalis
Til
Hybomitra iasiophthalma
472
ellia griseola (a leaf miner fly)
ie
ed spp.
abk, 365 ( ;
Hylemya antigua (onion maggot
eu, an 5, 411, 46h, 513, 540, 568,
595, 625, 877, e )
al brassicae (cabbage ot
MD, 210, GO IG, MIS, ENS Os, 512,
54C, 567, 594, 624, 764, 790
‘@ platura Apsea corn maggot )
> 90, 166, » 208, 309, 361, 364,
380, 0s, Bats 57, 463, 4ok, 478,
485, 504, 512, 539, 594, 617
Hylemya seneciella
2
ced ae pales (pales weevil)
223, 257, 259, 895, 972
Hylurgopinus rufipes (native elm bark
beetle) 263, 348, 468, 472, 490, kok,
518, 52h, 574, 579, 768
SoH subcostulatus (a bark beetle)
57
Hymenia recurvalis (Hawaiian beet web-
worm) 214, 450
Hymenopterous parasites
223, 492
Hypena strigata (a noctuid moth)
34, 96, 119, 158
Hypera spp.
341, 382, 407, 439, 459
Hypera brunneipennis (Egyptian alfalfa
weevil) 15, 39, 59, 77, 90, 116, 132,
152, 160, 174, 198, 219, 243, 277, 306,
31, 362, 382, 406, 481
Hypera meles (clover head weevil)
219, 243, 278, 307, 407, 439, 986, 990
Hypera nigrirostris (lesser clover leaf
weevil) 161, 307, 341, 382, 407, 507,
534, 561, 589, 700, 729
Hypera postica (alfalfa weevil)
3315, 19, 25, 29, 39, 59, T7, 90, 94,
116, 132, 151, 139 1 168, 174, 198, 219,
2k2, 251, 277, 286, 306, 341, 362, 365,
361, 382, 393, 406, io, 419, 438, 450,
458, 472, 480, 49k, 506, 521, 533, 551,
560, 579, 588, 595, 604, 617, 634, 636,
645, 650, 670, 677, 678, 700, 728, Tho,
157, 763, 785, 809, 812, 822, 831, 850,
873, 891, 902, 907, 923, 943, 957, 986,
oz, 1031, 1036, 1054, 1066
Hypera punctata (Gees leaf weevil)
3, 16, 30, 77, 90, 152, 159, 160, 174,
198, 243, 277, 306, 341, 362, 362,
407, 439, 459, 481, 561, 563, 970, 1031
Hyperaspis signata (a lady beetle)
715, 117
Hyperodes anthracinus (a weevil)
728, TO
Hyperodes humilis
ahi
Hyphantria cunea (fall webworm)
229, 260, 311, 366, 412, U7, 465, 518,
542, 569, 597, 599, 627, 653, 655, 679,
682, 708, 735, 738, 766, 768, 769, 791,
793, 816, 817, 836, 837, 856, 878, 879,
894, 927, 94k, 946, 961, 971, 972, 988,
1014
Hypochlora alba (a grasshopper)
896
Hypoderma spp.
66, 22h, 269, 284, 369, 416, 421, 48,
469, 56
Hypoderma bovis (northern cattle grub)
155, 546, 881
Hypoderma lineatum (common cattle grub)
5, 17, 32, 41, 61, 79, 93, 117, 134,
155, 178, 201, 269, 316, 350, 369, 391,
896, 1026, 1034, 1046, 1057, 1084
Hypomolyx piceus (a weevil)
5k5
Hysteroneura setariae (rusty plum aphid)
254, 345, 626, 890 b
Icerya purchasi (cottony-cushion scale)
I, 17, 65, 78, 233, 255, 299, 388, 914,
1055
Imported cabbageworm
(Pieris rapae)
= 15 =
Imported currantworm
(Nematus ribesii)
Imported fire ant
(Solenopsis saevissima richteri)
Imported willow leaf beetle
(Plagiodera versicolora)
Incisitermes minor (western drywood
termite) 200
Indian-meal moth
(Plodia interpunctella)
Introduced pine sawfly
(Diprion similis)
To moth
(Automeris io)
Ips spp-
4k, 177, 256, 2 318, 573, 684, 739,
818, B57, bah, aie ‘
Ips avulsus
4, 348, 818, 1056
Ips calligraphus
4, 223, 3
Ips confusus (California five-spined ips)
» 472, 960
Ips grandicollis
136, 348, 818, 895
Ips lecontei
2o1
Ips pini (pine engraver)
315, 573, 1083
Irbisia spp. (grass’ bugs)
305, 341, 405, 438, 479, 504, 505, 560,
588
Irbisia brachycera
aLyg
Irbisia californica
276, 305
Irbisia pacifica
Tk7, 504, 560, 579, 588, 617
Irbisia shulli
el 588
idonyrney humilis (Argentine ant)
Sage , 345, 709
Ischnaspis longirostris (black thread
scale 1059.
Italian pear scale
(Epidiaspis piricola)
Itame ribearia (currant spanworm)
543
Itoplectis conquisitor (an ichneumon wasp)
O01
Ixodes cookei (a hard-backed tick)
w2e
Ixodes dentatus
era
Ixodes marxi
1058
Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick)
» 32, 93, 202, 370, 1035, 1046, 1084
J
Jack-pine budworm
(Choristoneura pinus)
Jadera haematoloma (a coreid bug)
200, 631
Jelysus spinosus (a stilt bug)
Japanese beetle
(Popillia japonica)
Jeffrey pine beetle
(Dendroctonus onderosae)
Jonthonota nigrij eS (black-legged tortoise
beetle) 77
Juniper scale
(Diaspis carueli)
Juniper webworm
(Dichomeris marginella)
K
Kalotermes sp. (a drywood termite)
687
Kalotermes approximatus
678
Keiferia lycopersicella (tomato pinworm)
206
Kermes pubescens (an oak kermes scale)
264
Khapra beetle
(Trogoderma granarium)
Kiawe flower looper
(Cosymbia serrulata)
Kou leafworm
(Ethmia colonella)
Kuwania quercus (a margarodid scale)
13
L
labidura riparia (an earwig)
80, 270
a spp. (grass bugs)
Re 1, 405, 438, 479
labops hesperius
sete 405, 479, 505, 532, 560, 588
Labops utahensis
ak
Lace bugs
739
Lacewings
392, 470, 492, 521, 688, 742, 795, 839,
1035
dachnus salignus (an aphid)
7 BEG 263, 979, 911, 927, 973
Tacinipolia renigera (bristly cutworm)
Gok, Gil
lady beetles
202, 248, 290, 351, 521, 548, 634, 687,
712, 795, 839, 912, 947, 989, 1027,
1058
lambdina fiscellaria somiaria (western
oak looper) 262
Taup es) Dosticus (bean butterfly)
64, 345
languria mozardi (clover stem borer)
219
Lantana hispid
(Uroplata girardi)
lantana leaf beetle
(Octotoma scabripennis)
Lantana leaf tier
(Syngamia haemorrhoidalis)
Lantana seed fly
(Ophiomyia lantanae)
larch casebearer
(Coleophora laricella)
Larch sawfly
(Pristiphora erichsonii)
larder beetle
(Dermestes lardarius)
larger elm leaf beetle
(Monocesta coryli)
Larger yellow ant
(Acanthomyops inter jectus)
Largus cinctus californicus (a largid bug)
235,
tates convivus
TOT
lasioderma serricorne (cigarette beetle)
287
Laspeyresia spp. (olethreutid moths)
ish
laspeyresia seryans (hickory shuckworm)
30, 175, 227, 228, 25, 281, 366, 571,
708, 736, IG , 855, 878, 894, 910, 926,
gh, 958, 971, 987, 1032, 1055, 1082
Laspeyresie cupressana
176
Iatrodectus mactans (black widow spider)
66, 2h7, 271, 7ik, 858, 947, 1037
Lawn armyworm
(Spodoptera mauritia acronyctoides)
Leaf-footed bug
(Leptoglossus phylloms)
Leafhoppers
651, 734, 817
leaf miner flies
258, 678, 789
Lecanium spp. (soft scales)
656
Tecanium canadense
See Lecanium corni
Lecanium cerasorum (calico scale)
7 200, 368, 489, 681
Tecanium corni (European fruit lecanium)
7 231, 265; 389, 54k, 597, 656
lecanium fletcheri (Fletcher scale)
255; 545, 574, 629, 656, 68h
Tecanium kunoensis
878
lecanium prunastri (globose scale)
572
Tecanium quercifex (oak lecanium)
28k
Leek moth
(Acrolepie assectelle)
Lema trilineata (three-lined potato
beetle) 63, 65, 450, 631, 660, 745
Leopard moth
(Zeuzera pyrina)
Leperi Sinus fasciatus (a bark beetle)
262
Lepidosaphes beckii (purple scale)
30541, 91, 133) 153, 222, 233, 251,
282, 312, 347, 371, 388, 46, 516,
571, 627, 681, 709, 736, 792, 856,
860, 926, 959, 988, 1013, 1033, 1055
Lepidosaphes ficus (fig scale)
153, 175
Lepidosaphes gloverii (Glover scale)
30, 31, 41, 91, 133, 153, 221, 233,
282, 312, 3%7, 388, 446, 516, 571,
627, 681, 709, 736, 792, 856, 926,
945, 959, 1013, 1033, 1055
Lepidosaphes maskelli
817, 1056
Lepidosaphes ulmi (oystershell scale)
201, 231, 255, 349, hik, 515, 517,
Shh, 574, 739, 911, 962
leptinotarsa decemlineata (Colorado
potato beetle) 204, 279, 308, 364,
385, 410, 4ke, 153, 484, 511, 538,
566, 593, 623, 625, 649, 676, 705,
733, 763, 789, 813, 854
leptinotarsa juncta (false potato beetle)
309
Leptocoris rubrolineatus (a coreid bug)
177, 264, 85%
leptocoris trivittatus (boxelder bug)
118, 246, 248, 287, 288
Leptoglossus aoe ‘Gleaf-footed bug)
B16, 279, 3
leptoglossus zonatus (a coreid bug)
915, 45
leptopterna dolabrata (meadow plant bug)
645
Leptoypha minor (a lace bug)
264
Leptus sp. (a predaceous erythraeid mite)
858
Lespesia archippivora (a tachina fly)
180, 1046
Lesser appleworm
(Grapholitha prunivora)
lesser clover leaf weevil
(Hypera nigrirostris)
lesser cornstalk borer
(Elasmopalpus lignosellus)
Lesser grain borer
(Rhyzopertha domini¢a).
sigs
lesser mealworm
(Alphitobius diaperimus)
Lesser peach tree, borer
(Synanthedon pictipes)
ee root aphid )
Pemphigus bursarius
leucinodes orbonalis (Eggplant fruit
borer) 933
Leucopis sp. (@ chamaemyiid fly)
1068
light-brown apple moth
(Epiphyas postvittana)
Lilee borer
(Podosesia syringae syringae)
Lima-bean pod borer
(Etiella zinckenelle) )
Limax flavus (tawny garden slug
76545859"
Limax maxims (spotted garden slug)
6k, 226; E50, 523
Iimenitis archippus (viceroy)
710
Limonius spp.
20h, 205
Limonius agonus (eastern field wireworm)
503
Limonius californicus (sugar-beet wire-
worm) 185; 305, 511, 532
Limonius canus (Pacific Coast wireworm)
511
Limothrips denticornis (barley thrips)
1h3;, 155; 560; 587, 616, 644, 670
Lindorus lophanthae (a lady beetle)
285
it click beetle )
Agriotes lineatus
Lineodes integra (a pyraustid moth)
962
linognathus africanus (a goat sucking
sel tee) 448, 450
mathus setosus
= sucking louse)
Linognathus vituli (long-nosed cattle
louse) 41, 61, 80, 22k, 270, 1035,
108),
Liosomaphis berberidis (an aphid)
9
Lipoptena mazamae (a louse fly)
178, 179
Bee spp. (leaf miner flies)
el 226, 3h, 345, 364, 371, 385,
150, 53h, 550, 554, 500, 605, 63%,
660, 690, 745, 797, 884, 899, 91h,
gl9, 963, 1028, 1037, 1059
Liriomyza brassicae (serpentine leaf
Tuner) L63
Liriomyza bryoniae (pea leaf miner)
ge, Lho
Liriomyza pictella
9
Liriomyza pusilla
207
SSS trifolii
1066
Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus (rice water
weevil) 144, 504
Listroderes Se obliquus
vegetable weevil) 40, 90, 104, oy
308, 309, 344, 362, 364, 365, 48k
566, 567
Listronotus oregonensis (carrot weevil)
734
Litchi fruit moth
(Cryptophlebia ambrodelta)
Lithocolletis arbutusella (a leaf
blotch miner) 223
Lithocolletis tremloidiella (aspen
blotch miner) 262
Lithophane antennata (green fruitworm)
200, Huh, uhy, 486, 541
Lithophan unimoda (a noctuid moth)
251
Litoprosopus futilis (a noctuid moth)
TT
Little house fly
(Fannie canicularis)
Linus) cones concavus (rhubarb curculio)
mesh oee) De
Lobiopa insularis (a sap beetle)
Locust borer
(Megacyllene robiniae)
locust leaf miner
(Xenochalepus dorsalis)
lodgepole needle miner
(Coleotechnites milleri)
Lonchaea sp. (a lonchaeid fly)
14
Lone star tick
ae americanum)
isti wryae (Giant bark aphid)
= a, 75, 21, 627, 927, 973, 1046,
1067
Longitarsus waterhousei (a mint flea
beetle 186, 622
Long-legged ant
(Anoplolepis longipes)
Long-nosed cattle louse
(Linognathus vituli)
Long-tailed mealybug
(Pseudococcus adonidum)
Loopers
30, 258
Loxagrotis albicosta (western bean
cutworm) 139, 207, 208, 698, 727,
755, 783, 807, 830, 849, 906, 941
Loxosceles recluse (brown recluse spider)
6, 272, 315, 392, 393, 491, 928, 1026,
1067, 1068, 1084
Loxosceles unicolor (a scytodid spider)
1067
Loxostege spp.
eee 166, 646, 671, 673, 759, 786
Loxostege commixtalis (alfalfa webworm)
162; al
66; 4365, O46. it traps =:
581, 606, a 691, nae 861
Loxostege Santini (garden webworm)
162, 164, 165, 308, 343, 363, 474,
590, Ghé, 706. laght traps: 581,
606, 661, 691, 746, 861, 931, 950,
964
Loxostege sticticalis (beet webworm)
184, 462; 511, 565, 593, 622, bho,
75; 704, 733, 762, 812, 853. Light
traps: 552, 581, 606, 637, 661, 691-
692, 718, 746, 715, 798, 861
Tubber grasshopper
(Brachystole magne)
Lyctus spp. (powder-post beetles)
207
ctus africanus
316
lydella sp. (a tachina fly)
29
Iygidea mendax (apple red bug)
488
891, 92h, 942, 957, 971, 986, 1012,
1032, 1044, 105k, 4066, *1082
s elisus
163, 199, 220, 342, 482, 619, 785
Tygus hesperus
163, 75
Iygus lineolaris (tarnished plant bug)
163, 174, 182, 186, 206, 232, akh,
Be 281, 307, 342, , 407,
a
510, 517, 534, 537, 562, 565, 589,
592, 619, 621, 646, 648, 649, 669,
672, 675, 677, 701, 707, 709, 729,
732, 736, 758, 762, 764, 785, 809,
832, 851, 891, 924, ghe, 957, 970,
1024
Lysiphlebus testaceipes (a braconid)
275, 289, 1081
Macrobotys thestealis (a pyrautstid moth)
856
Macrodactylus subspinosus (rose chafer )
23) 254, 366, 387, 413, 561, 596, 598,
16, 626, 628, 629, 630, 644, 652, 682,
856
Macropsis fumipennis (a leafhopper)
aire
Macropsis gleditschiae
31
Macrosiphoniella sanborni (chrysanthemum
aphid) 92, 154, 200, 254, 1014, 1025
Macrosiphum avenae (English grain aphid)
Bp S9n Da 17, 89, 115, Vek, 132,
143, 151, 198, 242, 276, 286, 305,
340, 341, 361, 380, 405, 437, 457,
477, 479, 504, 532, 587, 613, 616,
641, 644, 670, 699, 728, 956, 1043,
1053
Macrosiphum creelii
17
Macrosiphum euphorbiae (potato aphid)
152, 206, 211, eth, 220, 2k6, 254, 279,
282, 310, 389, 4he, 463, 467, 479, 485,
512, 538, 539, 566, 623, 650, 676, 705,
733, 763, 789, 813, 835
Macrosiphum rosae (rose aphid)
133, 200, 222, 226, 246, 282, 313, 348,
1082
Macrosteles fascifrons (aster leafhopper)
39; 121, 157, 173) 197, 241, 275, 303,
339, 359, 379, 403, 435, 456, 477,
502, 530, 558, 585, 614, 642, 665,
695, 725, 753, 781, 829, 871, 941,
1023
Macrovelia hornii (a macroveliid bug)
48
Magicicada septendecim (periodical
cicada 597, 623
Magnolia scale
(Neolecanium cornuparvum)
Maize billbug
(Sphenophorus maidis)
Maize stalk borer
(Busseola fusca)
Malacosoma spp.
2h6, GEL, 489, 551, 573
Malacosoma americanum (eastern tent
caterpillar) 92, 155, 177, 201, 222,
229, 246, 260, 283, 314, 349, 368, 367,
389, 390, 412, 467, 489, 517, 544, 569,
Malacosoma disstria (forest tent cater-
pillar) 5, 134, 155, 222, 246, 258,
260, 261, 314, 349, 467, 489, 517,
bu, 573, 599, 629, 683, 1034
Malacosoma fragile (Great Basin tent cater-
piller) 261, 314, 349, 390, 467, 489,617
Malacosoma incurvum discoloratum
261, 3i4
Malacosoma lutescens (prairie tent
caterpillar) ee
Malacosoma pluviale (western tent cater-
pillar) 415, 517, 596, 599, 623
Maladera castanea (Asiatic garden beetle)
254, 652, 707
Manduca spp. (hornworms)
121, 123, 289, 558, 586, 754
Manduca quinquemaculata (tomato hornworm)
123, he, 667, 733, 754, 782, 830, 885.
Light traps: 319, 353, 372, 451, 474,
526, 552, 581, 606-607, 637-638, 661-
662, 691-692, 718, 746, 775-776, 798,
823-824, 843, 861, 901, 931, 1048
5 ic
Manduca sexta (tobacco hornworm)
ao 303, 404, 530, 558, 586, 688,
782, 848, 929. Light traps: 34, 203,
353, 372, 394, 4eo, 451, 47k, hos,
525, 552, 581-582, 606-607, 637, 661-
662, 691-692, 718, 746-747, 775-776,
798, 823-824, 843, 861, 885, 901, 916,
931, 964
Mansonia spp. (mosquitoes)
TL, 880
Mansonia soe
265, 265, 2845°315, 350, 369, 391, 416,
520, 575, 632, 657, 685, 713, 741, 770,
794, 819
Maple bladder-gall mite
(Vasates quadripedes )
Marasmia trapezalis (a pyraustid moth)
140
Margarodes meridionalis (a ground pearl)
22, 700
Marseulia dilativentris (a leaf beetle)
237
Maruca testulalis (bean pod borer)
Gk, Wok, 88h, 914
Mastopoda pteridis (an aphid)
856, 860
Matsucoccus sp. (a margarodid scale)
19
Matsucoccus paucicicatrices
2bk
Matsumuraeses phaseoli (an olethreutid
moth 93h
May beetles
281
Mayetiola destructor (Hessian fly)
143, 14k, 381, 405, 437, 458, 479, 587,
64k, 699, 728, 808, 872, 1023, 1043
Meadow plant bug
(Leptopterna dolabrata)
Meadow spittlebug
(Philaenus spumarius)
Mealybugs
4, 133, 222, 312, 347, 446, 516, 572,
628, 681, 709, 737, 792
Mealy plum aphid
(Hyalopterus pruni)
Mediterranean flour moth
(Anagasta kuehniella)
Mediterranean fruit fly
(Ceratitis capitate)
Megachile rotundata (a leafcutting bee)
270, 289, 5485577, 715
Megacyllene robiniae (locust borer)
837
Megalopyge opercularis (puss caterpillar)
270
Megastigmus pistaciae (a seed chalcid)
To1e
Melalgus confertus (a false powder-post
beetle) 230, 487, 570, 629 °
Melanagromyza viridis (a leaf miner fly)
134
Melanaspis bromiliae (an armored scale)
3
Melanaspis obscura (obscure scale)
26h, 958
Melanaspis tenebricosa (gloomy scale)
200, 203
Melanophila fulvoguttata (hemlock borer)
3h9
Melanoplus spp.
285, 292, 470, 521, 577, 635, 689, 716,
743, 772-773, 796, 882, 896
Melanoplus bivittatus (two-striped grass-
hopper) 317, 351, 393, 418, 449, 470,
493, 521, 522, 548, 549, 577, 602, 634,
635, 658, 659, 688, 715, 716, 743, 772-
113, 795-796, 820-821, 840, 881, 896,
gi2, 928
Melanoplus confusus
70, 493, 602, 659
Melanoplus devastator (devastating grass-
hopper) 795
Melanoplus differentialis (differential
grasshopper) 292, 351, 493, 521, 548,
549, 602,634, 635, 659, 688, 715, 716,
743, 772-773, 796, 820-821, 840, 882,
896, 912, 928, 1035, 1047
Melanoplus femurrubrum (red-legged grass-
hopper) 351, 470, 493, 548, 549, 577,
602, 635, 659, 688, 715, 716, 743,
172-173, 796, 820-821, 840, 859, 882,
896, 912, 928
Melanoplus indigens
75
Melanoplus lakinus
840
Melanoplus occidentalis
18, 6 688, 882
185 659 ,
Melanoplus Seer (Packard grasshopper)
351, bho, 493, 522, 577, 602, 659,
688, 772-773, 195, oe 820, 882
Melanoplus sanguinipes (migratory grass-
hopper) 351, 493, 521, 522, 549, 577;
602, 634, 658, 659, 688, 715, 716, 743,
712-173, 795, 196, 620-821, B40, 881,
882, 896, 928, 948
Melanoplus sanguinipes defectus
ae Leeda
Melanotus sp. (a wireworm)
985
Melanotus commis
Hh, 2i1, 212
Melastoma borer
(Selca brunella)
Meligethes nigrescens (a sap beetle)
20
Melissopus latiferreanus (filbertworm)
228, B5l, Oks
Melittia cucurbitae (squash vine borer)
210, 211, 443, 594
Meloidogyne arenaria
937
Meloidogyne hapla (northern rootknot
nematode) 937
Meloidogyne incognita acrita
937
Meloidogyne incognita incognita
937
Meloidogyne javanica javanica
937
Melolontha melolontha (common cockchafer)
608; 938i
Melon aphid
(Aphis gossypii)
Melon fly
(Dacus curcubitae)
Melon weevil
(Baris granulipennis)
Melonworm
(Diaphania hyalinata)
es ovinus (sheep ked)
66, 178, 350, 491
Menacanthus stramineus (chicken body
louse 247
Menopon gallinae (shaft louse)
61
Mermiria maculipennis (a grasshopper)
02
Merodon equestris (narcissus bulb fly)
255
Meronyee americana (wheat stem maggot)
ahh, 405, ee SNe
Messa populi (a sawfly
qs
Metasyrphus americanus (a flower fly)
351
Metator pardalinus (a grasshopper)
548, 635, 659, 882
Metcalfa pruinosa (a flatid planthopper)
286
Metriona bicolor (golden tortoise beetle)
212, 790
Mexican bean beetle
(Epilachna varivestis)
Mexican fruit fly
(Anastrepha ludens)
Mexican leaf roller
(Amorbia emigratella)
Mexican mealybug
(Phenacoceus gossypii)
Miccotr S picirostris (clover seed
Sea eae 535, Ge 1012, 1015
Microcentrum retinerve (angular-winged
katydid) 41%
Microceromasia sphenophori (a tachina fly)
119
Microlarinus lareynii (a puncture-vine
seed weevil) 290, 548
Microlarinus lypriformis (puncture-vine
stem aap) 66, 21%, 290, 975, 1016
Micromyzus formosanus (an onion aphid)
ho
Microtheca ochroloma (yellow-margined leaf
~beetle) “209, 210, 410
Microweisea spp. (lady beetles)
370,
Migratory grasshopper
(Melanoplus sanguinipes)
Millipeds
288, 925, 927
Mimosa webworm
(Homadaula albizziae)
Mindarus abietinus (balsam twig aphid)
263, 51
Mindarus podocarpi (an aphid)
187
Minthea reticulata (a powder-post beetle)
156
Mites
253, 254, 314
Mocis sp. (a grassworm)
1081
Mocis latipes
1
Mole crickets
210
Monacha olivieri (a snail)
935
Monacha syriaca
935
Monarch butterfly
(Danaus plexippus )
Hovert he palpys ‘buxi (boxwood leaf miner)
92, 176, 2h6, 389
Monarthrum dentiger (a bark beetle)
53
Monellia spp.
366, 445, 571, 736, 926, 944, 958
Monellia costalis (black-margined aphid
230, 445, 542, 571, 708, 958, 1025
Monellia nigropunctata
958
Monilothrips kempi (a thrips)
910
Monkeypod roundheaded borer
(Xystrocera globose) j
Monocesta coryli (larger elm leaf beetle
733 ( P )
Monoctenus melliceps (a conifer sawfly
682
Monodontamerus obscurus (a torymid wasp)
548
Montandoniola moraguesi (an anthocorid
bug) 45, 119, 158, 580
Mormon cricket
(Anabrus simplex) |
Morning-glory leaf miner
(Bedellia somnulentella)
Mosquitoes
5, 118, 134, 177, 224, 265, 284, 315,
350, 369, 391, 448, 468, 491, 520,
546, 575, 600, 632, 657, 685, 713,
T41, 770, 794, 819, 838, 880, 895,
911, 928, 946, 961, 973, 1014, 1034,
1057, 1083
Mottled tortoise beetle
(Deloyala guttata)
Mountain-ash sawfly
(Pristiphora geniculata)
a als} S
Mountain pine beetle
(Dendroctonus ponderosae)
Mourning-cloak butterfly
(Nymphalis antiopa)
Mozena obtusa (a coreid bug)
25u ;
Mulberry whitefly
(Tetraleurodes mori)
Murgantia histrionica (harlequin bug)
210, 309, 345, 623, 814
Musca autumnalis (face fly)
265, 2oL, 310, 316, 369, 391, 416, 419,
448, 469, 472, 547, 575, 601, 604, 633,
636, 657, 678, 686, 713, 717, 740, 7h,
763, 770, 794, 812, 819, 838, 857, 881,
886, 895, 912, 915, 928, 946, 961, 973,
1067
Musca domestica (house fly)
5, 32, 2h7, 267, 316, 350, 369, 391,
520, 547, 576, 633, 658, 686, 714,
742, 770, 819, 881, 1084
codiplosis alternata (dogwood club-gall
midge) 117
Myzocallis arundinariae
78, 133
Myzocallis caryaefoliae (black pecan
aphid » 227, 228, 245, 627, 736,
767, 791, 816, 855, 926
Myzocallis coryli (filbert aphid)
230
zocallis kahawaluokalani (crapemyrtle
aphid) 879
zocallis ulmifolii (elm leaf aphid)
489, 684, 739
aug Aseslonicus (shallot aphid)
Myzs cerasi (black cherry aphid)
13, 487, 542, 680
Myzus hemerocallis (an aphid)
282
Myzus persicae (green peach aphid)
3, 16, 30, 59, 60, 78, 90, 92, 96, 116,
133, 143, 152, 174, 175, 183, 164, 185,
199, 204, 206, 210, 211, 213, 221, 230,
ahh, 245, 279, 280, 307, 309, 310, 311,
313, 346, 365, 387, 389, 409, Wbe, 443,
445, 450, 462, 465, 472, 484, 487, 510,
512, 514, 534, 538, 539, 540, 542, 566,
567, 568, 580, 593, 622, 623, 650, 675,
676, 704, 705, 706, 733, 762, 763, 764,
789, 797, 812, 813, 835, 853, 884, ohh,
1044, 1054, 1059, 1086
Nabis spp. (damsel bugs)
1, 83, 156, 178, 223, 285, 290, 317,
351, 417, 449, 492, 548, 576, 601,
688, 742, 772, 795, 839, 947, 962,
1015, 1027
Nabis/jelternatus
592
Nabis ferus
“#70, 1011, 1015, 1084
Nacerdes melanura (wharf borer)
267
Nalepella tsugifoliae (an eriophyid mite)
519, 988
Nantucket pine tip moth
(Rhyacionia frustrana)
Narcissus bulb fly
(Merodon equestris)
Native elm bark beetle
(Hylurgopinus rufipes)
Native holly leaf miner
(Phytomyza ilicicola)
Navel orangeworm
(Paramyelois transitella)
Nearctaphis bakeri (clover aphid)
383, 407, 508, 729
Negro bug
(Corimelaena pulicaria)
Neivamyrmex opacithorax (an ant)
351
Nematus ribesii (imported currantworm
543 }
Nematus ventralis (willow sawfly)
574, 600
Nemobius fasciatus (a cricket)
Ty
Nemocestes puncticollis (a weevil)
235
Nemognatha lurida (a blister beetle)
75
Neoborus amoenus (ash plant bug)
264, 519, 656, 710
Neoborus pacificus
30, 7
9
EE Le globosus (a deer fly)
3
Neoclytus acuminatus (red-headed ash
borer) 283, 735
Neoclytus caprea (a long-horned beetle)
177, 179, 31
Neoclytus conjunctus
223, 316
Neodiprion spp. (conifer sawflies)
15, 468, 1057
Neodiprion lecontei (red-headed pine
sawfly) 468, 712, 740, 769, 818, 838,
857, 880, 972, 1057
Neodiprion pinetum (white-pine sawfly)
T40, 1057
Neodiprion pratti pratti
15;
Neodiprion sertifer (European pine sawfly)
ar 349, 369, 390, 415, 447, 468, 519,
Neodiprion taedae linearis
223, 315
Neodiprion tsugae (hemlock sawfly)
25
Neodiprion virginiana
599
Neodusmetia sangwani (an encyrtid wasp)
eke
Neolecanium cornuparvum (magnolia scale)
817, 618, 879
Neophyllaphis spp. (aphids)
187, 188, 189, 193
seopeylephis araucariae
325 187, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 19h,
fie aigbteoees
f ace = 189, 190, 191, 192
jeophy. 2h is ani
187, 165, 169, 191, 192
sia michelbacheri
165, 189, 190, 191, 192
wath podocarpi
187, 189, 190, 191, 193, 489
wh totarae
‘167, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192
Neotermes connexus (forest tree termite)
395
Neotrombicula dinehartae* (a chigger
mite) 1035
Neotropical corn borer
(Zeadiatraea lineolata)
Nephelodes emmedonius (bronzed cutworm)
139
Nepticula slingerlandella (a cherry leaf
miner) 229, 5, 51
Nepytia semiclusarie (a geometrid moth)
390
New Guinea sugarcane weevil
(Rhabdoscelus obscurus)
Nezara viridula (southern green stink
bug) 45, 63, 64, 65, 96, 119, 158,
164, 166, 199, 226, 251, 276, 340,
*Carried in Vol. 17 as Neotrombicula
cavicola
345, 450, 473, 580, 631, 712, 748, 760,
764, 822, 860, 892, 908, 930, 949,
1048, 1054, 1059, 1086
Nomia melanderi (alkali bee)
289, Y92,, 548, 577, 858
Northern cattle grub (Hypoderma bovis)
155
Northern corn rootworm
(Diabrotica longicornis)
Northern fowl mite
(Ornithonyssus sylviarum)
Northern masked chafer
(Cyclocephala borealis)
Northern pine weevil
(Pissodes approximatus )
Norway-maple aphid
(Periphyllus ‘opictus)
Notolomis basalis (a weevil)
91
Nuculaspis pini* (black pine-leaf scale)
95, 695, 711
Nygmia pageorrhges (vrown-tail moth)
. 293, 492, iit 2 ha ee
ymphalis antiopa (mourning-c
Ear) 262, 314, 390, 599, 630,
83, 89h
Nysius spp.
65, 14%, 304, 807, 831, 1016
Nysius ericae (false chinch bug)
163, 206, 210
fe)
Qak lace bug
(Corythucha arcuate)
Qak lecanium
(Lecanium quercifex)
Oat cyst nematode
(Heterodera avenae)
Oberea affinis (a cerambycid beetle)
878, 88
Oberea bimaculata (raspberry cane borer)
513, 654, 682
Oblique-banded leaf roller
(Choristoneura rosaceana)
Obscure scale
(Melanaspis obscura)
Octotoma scabripennis (lantana leaf
beetle) 949, 1048
Qdonaspis penicillata (an armored scale)
ge
Qdonaspis ruthae
645, 670, 873, 907, 923
Odonata
316
Qdontopus calceatus (a leaf-mining weevil)
263; 368, 518, 630, 656, 683, 737, 817
ae house ant )
Tapinoma sessile
Oebalus pugnax (rice stink bug)
ah, 340
Oedaleonotus enigma (a grasshopper)
521, 634, 688, 743, 772
Oegoconia quadripuncta (a gelechiid moth)
393
Qidaematophorus monodactylus (a plume
moth) 179
Okanagana spp. (cicadas)
617, 645
Oleander scale
(Aspidiotus nerii)
oe spp. (spider mites)
al
Oligonychus bicolor
739, 857
Oligonychus ilicis (southern red mite)
61, 92
Oligonychus milleri
515, 519
*Carried in Vol. 17 as Nuculaspis
californica
= is) =
Oligonychus platani
2
Oligonychus pratensis (Banks grass mite)
= 1S, 22, 277, 306, 438, 1023
Jeon us stickneyi
148, 437, 949
Oligonychus subnudus
ar STS
Oligonychus uni is (spruce spider mite)
SSS 283, 416, 490, 519, 712
Olive fruit fly
(Dacus oleae)
Olive scale
(Parlatoria oleae)
Olla abdominalis (a lady beetle)
370, 1
Qnnivorous leaf tier
(Cnephasia longana)
Qmnivorous looper
(Sabulodes caberata)
Qnuphisa anastomosalis (sweetpotato vine
borer) 63, 371, B60 )
Oncideres ci ata (twig girdler
Wh, 203, 52h, Us, 958, 912, 987,
1014, 1025, 1055
Oncometopia nigricans (a leafhopper)
836
Oncometopia orbona*
734, 739
Onion maggot 4
(Hylemya antique)
Onion thrips
(Thrips tabaci)
Oniticellus militaris (a scarab)
ae se eins piliteris
Ontho; s catta (a dung beetle)
Beh. 1048
Ooencyrtus Iuwanai (an encyrtid wasp)
471, 973
Operophtera occidentalis (a geometrid
moth) 229
iomyia lantanae (lantana seed fly)
923, 975
Qpius sp. (a braconid)
fo}
Opius fletcheri
1059
Opius oophilus
90, 797, 860, 1059
Opius tryoni
1059
Qrange-dog
(Papilio cresphontes)
Orange-striped oakworm
(Anisota senatoria)
Orange tortrix
(Argyrotaenia citrana)
Orchard mites
466, 627, 680
Orchidophilus spp. (orchid weevils)
3h, 5
Orcus chalybeus (steel-blue lady beetle)
50
Oriental beetle
(Anomala orientalis)
Qriental cockroach
(Blatta orientalis)
Oriental fruit fly
Dacus dorsalis)
Oriental fruit moth
(Grapholitha molesta)
Oriental hornet
(Vespa orientalis)
Oriental wood borer
(Heterobostrychus ae is)
Orius spp. (flower bugs
178, 290, 417, 576, 634, 688, 839, 1027
Orius insidiosus
B1, 285, 290, 392, 470, 492, 576, 601,
688, 696, 715, 852, 858
*Carried in Vol. 17 as Oncometopia
undata
Orius tristicolor
>
Ornithocoris pallidus (a cimicid bug)
469
Ornithonyssus bacoti (tropical rat mite)
156, 272
Ornithonyssus sylvierun (northern fowl
mite) 5, 134, 178, 202, 2k7, 271, 469,
491, 1026, 1046, 1067
Orthezia insignis (greenhouse orthezia)
31, 5
Orthopodomyia signifera (a mosquito)
1057
Orthotylus iolani (a plant bug)
Oryzaephilus surinamensis (saw-toothed
grain beetle) 61, 260, 881
Qscinella frit (frit fly)
532
Ostrinia nubilalis (European corn borer)
29, 46, 50, 137, 173, 182, 198, 20h,
206, 212, 2k, 276, 339, 352, 360, 380,
Tok, 419, 436, 44e, 452, 455, 456, 477,
502, 512, 530, 558, 565, 593, 614, 6he,
667, 676, 697, 699, 705, 715, 721-722,
726, 733, 755, 762, 763, 782, 789, 795,
806, 813, 830, 835, 848, 853, 872, 876,
889, 905, 921, 941, 955, 969, 985,
1011, 1023, 1031, 1053. Light traps:
394, 420, 451, W7k, 495, 525, 526,
552, 553, 581-582, 606-607, 637-638,
661-662, 691-692, 718-719, 746-747,
TI5-776, 798-799, 823-824, 843, 861,
885, 901, aap 931, ze
Otobius megnini (ear tick
13k, ise, 491, 1035, 1067
Qulema melanopus (cereal leaf beetle)
250, = = 317, 352, 370, 375, 392,
4ug, U71, 493, 524, 549, 551, 578, 579,
602, 635, 650, 659, 716, 720, 743, 947,
1017
Qvatus crataegarius (a mint aphid)
186, 551
Qxidus gracilis (a milliped)
313, 873
carenus annulipes (a lygaeid bug)
93
Oystershell scale
(Lepidosaphes ulmi)
p
Pachysphinx modesta (a sphingid moth)
818
Pachyzancla phaeopteralis
See Herpetogramma phaeopteralis
Pacific beetle cockroach
(Diploptera punctata)
Pacific Coast tick
(Dermacentor occidentalis)
Pacific Coast wireworm
(Limonius canus)
Pacific dampwood termite
(Zootermopsis =igusticollis)
Pacific flatheaded borer
(Chrysobothris mali)
Pacific spider mite
(Letranychus pacificus)
Packard grasshopper
(Melanoplus packardii)
Painted lady
(Vanessa cardui)
Painted maple aphid
(Drepanaphis acerifoliae)
Paleacrita vernata (spring cankerworm)
260, 283, 311, 489, 518
Pale-striped flea beetle
(Systena blanda)
Pales weevil
(Hylobius pales)
Pale western cutworm
(Agrotis orthogonia)
Palm leaf skeletonizer
(Homaledra sabalella)
Pangaeus bilineatus (a burrowing stink
bug) 167, 286, 384, 509, 591, 702
‘Panonychus citri (citrus red mite)
30, 31, 40, 41, 60, 78, 91, 116, 132,
153, 221, 233, 234, 281, 312, 347,
388, 413, 419, 446, 488, 516, 571,
627, 628, 681, 708, 736, 792, 855,
878, 910, 926, 959, 1013, 1025, 1033,
1045, 1055
Panonychus ulmi (European red mite)
221, 227, 232, 234, 236, 280, 312, 346,
367, 5a, ih3, faa Tee 466, 470, 488,
515, 542, 570, 597, 626, 653, 680, 708,
736, 766, 791, 816, 836, 855, 878
Pantomorus cervinus (Fuller rose weevil)
66, 25h, Wh6, 654, 703, 914, 960, 972,
1069
Pantomorus taeniatulus
Buh
Papaipema nebris (stalk borer)
139, 205, 212, 253, 479, 480, 559, 560,
see, 5B 598,.615, 643, 673, 733
Papilio cresphontes (orange-dog)
1033
Papilio polyxenes asterius (black swallow-
tail, parsleyworm) 568
Papilio rutulus (a swallowtail butterfly)
625
Paracalacarus podocarpi (an eriophyid
mite) 44, 61, 154
Paralauterborniella subcincta (a
chironomid midge) 601
Paralobesia viteana (grape berry moth)
228, 709
Paramyelois transitella (navel orange-
worm) 234
Paratrechine longicornis (crazy ant)
1084, 1085
Paratrioza cockerelli (potato psyllia)
227, 197, 2h, 275, 304, 339, 359, 360
map, 403, 456, 502, 558, 613, 667, 696
Parlatoria oleae (olive scale)
61, 200, 231, 255, 1056
Parlatoria pergandii (chaff scale)
31, 41, 92, 133, 153, 222, 233, 282,
312, 347, 388, 446, 516, 571, 628,
681, 709, 736, 792, 856, 926, 959,
1013, 1033, 1055
Parlatoria zizyphus (black parlatoria
scale) 660
Parsleyworm
(Papilio polyxenes asterius)
Pavement ant
(Tetramorium caespitum)
Pea aphid
(Acyrthosiphon pisum)
Peach fruit moth
(Carposina niponensis)
Peach silver mite
(Aculus cornutus)
Peach tree borer
(Sanninoidea exitiosa)
Peach twig borer
(Anarsia lineatella)
Pea leaf miner
(Liriamyza bryoniae)
Pea leaf weevil
(Sitona lineata)
Pealius azaleae (azalea whitefly)
254, 837
Pealius kelloggi
348, 10h5
Pear leaf blister mite
(Eriophyes pyri)
Pear psylla
(Psylla pyricole)
Pear rust mite
(Epitrimerus pyri)
Pear sawfly
(Hoplocampa brevis)
Pear-slug
(Caliroa cerasi)
- 20 -
Pea weevil
(Bruchus pisorum)
Pecan bud moth
(Gretchena bolliana)
Pecan leaf casebearer
(Acrobasis juglandis)
Pecan leaf phylloxera
(Phylloxera notabilis)
Pecan leafroll mite
(Aceria caryae)
Pecan nut casebearer
(Acrobasis caryae)
Pecan phylloxera
(Phylloxera devastatrix)
Pecan spittlebug
(Clastoptera achatina)
Pecan weevil
(Curculio caryae)
Pectinophora gossypiella (pink bollworm)*
18, 42, 62, 9h, 118, 135, 225, 2h8,
285, 291, 293, 317, 352, 371, 418, 449,
493; 522, 550, 578, 603, 636, 660, 675,
690, 716, 744, 796, 821, 841, 859, 882,
897, 912, 929%, 948, 962, 974, 989,
1015, 1027, 1036, 1047, 1058, 1068
Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse)
28h
Pegomya spp. (leaf miner flies)
185
Pegomya betae (beet leaf miner)
622, 676
Pegomya hyoscyami (spinach leaf miner)
213, 411, 484, 579, 595, 734, 762, 834
Pelidnota punctata (a scarab)
709
Saas sp.
Pemphigus bursarius (lettuce root aphid)
21g see
Pemphigus populiramulorum (poplar twig
gall aphid) 545, 684
Pemphigus populitransversus (poplar
petiole gall aphid) 60, 221, 927,
1025
Pemphigus populivenae (sugar-beet root
aphid) 893
Pentalonia nigronervosa (an aphid)
945, 9h9
Pentamerismus taxi (a false spider mite)
1033
Penthaleus major (winter grain mite)
15, 29, 39, 59, 89, 115, 132, 143, 145,
151, 173, 198, 340, 438, 1043, 1053,
1065, 1082
Pepper weevil
(Anthonomus eugenii)
Peregrinus maidis (corn planthopper)
930, 990, OBI
Peridroma saucia (variegated cutworm)
139, 145, 159, 161, 183, 186, 206, 212,
219, 243, 278, 363, 364, Lho, 4he, 48h,
507, 589, 645, 671, 701, 704, 765, 835,
849, 853, 856, 958, lo2k. Light traps:
6, 18, 34, 63, 81, 94, 120, 136, 180,
203, 252, 297, 319, 353, 372, 394, 420,
451, 474, 495, 525, 526, 552, 553, 581-
582, 606-608, 637-638, 661-662, 691-
692, 718-719, 746-747, 775-776, 798-
799, 823-824, 843, 861, 885, 901, 916,
931, 950, 964, 975, 989, 1016, 1028,
1037, 1048; 1059
Periodical cicada
(Magicicada septendecim)
Periphyllus a Norway-maple
aphid » 911
Periphyllus negundinis (boxelder aphid)
qi5
Periplaneta americana (American cockroach)
li
Periplaneta fuliginosa (smoky-browh cock-
roach) 287
* 1st catch Kern Co., north of mountains.
Periploca ceanothiella (a walshiid moth)
1033
Periploca nigra
Peritelinus oregonus (a weevil)
23)
Perkinsiella saccharicida (sugarcane
leafhopper) 4ok; 712, 1039
Persimmon psylla
(Drioza diospyri)
Petrobia latens (brown wheat mite)
717, 89, ally abst; ahs} nly aepb, ak
198, 213, 29, aio, B76, Gok, 308,
361, 381, 384, 405, 438, 458, her, Lok,
479, 504, 509, 81h, 922, 9h2, 985, 1065
Phalonia hospes (banded sunflower moth)
185, 63
Pheidole javana (an ant)
203, 21k
Phenacaspis cockerelli (an armored scale)
34, 96, 136, 255, 283, 299, 371, 709,
881, 914, 927,960, 988, 1026, 1037
Phenacaspis heterophyllae
154, 157
Phenacaspis pinifoliae (pine needle scale)
17, 32, 79, 223, 282, 284, 468, 490,
545, 574, 685, 711, 740, 895, 927, 960,
1045, 1067, 1083
Phenacoceus aceris (apple mealybug)
15
Phenacoccus gossypii (Mexican mealybug )
19, 1Ok5
Phenacoccus solani
221
Phenacoccus solenopsis
1066
Philaenus spumarius (meadow spittlebug)
14h, ae 164, 165, 220, 235, 278, 308,
32, 363, 383, 407, 4ho, TLS, hen, 42,
4ohk, 508, 517, 524, 535, 551, 563, 590,
604, 619, 646, 672, 678, 701, 832, 850,
873, 1032
Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum (a grass-
hopper) 393, 418, 449, 493, 521, 548,
549, 577, 634, 659, 772, 882
Phloeosinus sp. (a bark beetle)
134
Phloeosinus cupressi
263; 1739
Phloeotrya vaudoueri (a melandryid bark
beetle) 5h )
Phoebis philea (a sulphur butterfly
~ ee
2
Phoetaliotes nebrascensis (a grasshopper)
712, 896
Phoracantha semipunctata (a cerambycid
beetle 251
Phorodon humili (hop aphid)
186, 511, 579
Phryganidia californica (California oak-
worm) Uh, 155, 262, 5kk
Phthorimaea operculella (potato tuberworm)
"183, 205, 266, 316, 343, 365, 463, Lok
Sia sce4 coaueso mei Tenet 822,
860, 909, 94k, 961, 975
Phyllaphis fagi (an aphid)
9
Phyllobius oblongus (a weevil)
680, 683
Phyllocoptes wisconsinensis (an eriophyid
mite) 177, 179
Phyllocoptruta oleivora (citrus rust mite)
0, 31, 40, 41, 82, 91, 132, 153, 180,
zal, “23, Ber,’ s2’ 347, 388, ks, 516,
571, 627, 681, 708, 736, 791, 855, 926,
959, 1013, 1033, 1055
‘llophaga SEP (waite gene pave a
beetles) 146, » 235, 5 5 iy
348, 368, 361, Eso ror 415, 503, 504,
538, 970
Phyllophaga anxia
147, 381, 505, 922
Phyllophaga bruneri (Cuban May beetle)
393, 471, 578
Phyliotreta spp. (flea beetles)
210, 212
Phyllotreta cruciferae
3, 485, 513, 61h
Phyllotreta striolata (striped flea
beetle) 618
Phylloxera caryaecaulis
15
Phylloxera devastatrix (pecan phylloxera)
66, 312, 423, 445, 653
Phylloxera notabilis (pecan leaf
phylloxera) 445
Phylloxera tuberculifera
102
Phylloxera vitifoliae (grape phylloxera)
235, 367, 894, 900
Phymatodes amoenus (a cerambycid beetle)
1045, Bo) /¥3}
Physokermes piceae (spruce bud scale)
599; 655, 685, 879
Phytocoris mundus (a plant bug)
519
Ehytocoris puella
604
Phytomyza spp. (leaf miner flies)
43, 255
2 28 ilicicola (native holly leaf
Miner) 61, 255, 283, 368, 389
Phytoptus avellanae (filbert bud mite)
233
Phytoseiulus macropilis (a phytoseiid
mite 0, 745
Piazorhinus tuberculatus (a weevil)
3
Pickleworm
(Diaphania nitidalis)
Pieris protodice (southern cabbageworm)
8
ay
Pieris rapae (imported cabbageworm)
3k, 6h, 136, 175, 180, 185, 209, 221,
344, 365, 410, 443, 485, 539, 567,
594, 624, 706, 764, 765, 835, 854,
877, 909, 971, 1013, 1028, 1044, 1046,
1048, 1054, 1069, 1086
Pikonema alaskensis (yéllow-headed spruce
sawily 631, THO 2
Pilophorus laetus (a plant bug)
551
Pineapple mealybug
(Dysmicoccus brevipes)
Pineapple scale
(Diaspis bromeliae)
Pine bark aphid
(Pineus strobi)
Pine chafer
(Anomala oblivia)
Pine colaspis
(Colaspis pini)
Pine engraver
(Ips pini)
Pine leaf chermid
(Pineus pinifoliae)
Pine needle miner
(Exoteleia pinifoliella)
Pine needle scale
(Phenacaspis pinifoliae)
Pine spittlebug
(Aphrophora parallela)
Pine tortoise scale
(Toumeyella numismaticum)
Pine tussock moth
(Dasychira plegiata)
Pineus pinifoliae (pine leaf chermid)
574
Pineus strobi (pine bark aphid)
7 Ish, 349, 415, 631, 655, 685, 927
Pine webworm
(Tetralopha robustella)
Pink bollworm
(Pectinophora gossypiella)
Pink scavenger caterpillar
(Sathrobrota rileyi)
Pink sugarcane mealybug
(Saccharicoccus sacchari)
= Bo
Pinnaspis aspidistrae (fern scale)
61, 572, B78, 988; 1025, 1045
Pinnaspis strachani (an armored scale)
31, 737, S17; 927, 960, 1083
Pirate bugs
688, 743, 772
Pissodes spp.
7iL
Pissodes approximatus (northern pine
weevil) 711
Pissodes nemorensis (deodar weevil)
390
Pissodes strobi (white-pine weevil)
263, 518, 711, 769, 972, 1057
Pitch mass borer
(Vespamima pini)
Pitedia spp.
728; 762
Pitedia ligata* (conchuela)
7 dhe; 1825437, 669, 957
Pitedia sayi** (say stink bug)
Tah, 182; 4 281, 305, 565, 732,
852, 891, 10
Pityogenes chalcographus (a bark beetle).
934
Pityophthorus ponderosae (a bark beetle)
TOE]
Plagiodera versicolora (imported willow
leaf beetle) 545, 656, 738, 817
Plagiognathus gleditsiae (a plant bug)
264
Plagiohamms spinipennis (a cerambycid
beetle 550
Planococcus citri (citrus mealybug)
65, liv, 152, 286, 945, lok
Plant bugs
159, 182, 488, 592, 621, 675, 732
Pla ena scabra (green cloverworm)
0, 77, 159, L6l, 164, 174, 207, 208,
220, 278, 307, 342, 408, 507, 512,
535, 562, 589, 590, 618, 620, 671,
673, 677, 700, 702, 729, 730, 734,
759, 785, 786, 790, 808, 810, 831,
832, 835, 850, 851, 853, 874, 875,
891, 892, 907, 908, 923, 957
Platynota stultana (a leaf roller moth)
59, 162, 200, 212, 228, 235) 460, 628,
s)
681, 707, 765, 836, 926,
Platyptilia sp. (a plume moth
17
Seis antirrhina
3
Platyptilia carduidactyla (artichoke
plume moth) 211, 212, 309, 678, 765
Platyptilia pica
117, 153, 157, 489
Platyptilia pica monticola
2
Platypus externedentatus (a platypodid
beetle) 65 ‘
Plecia nearctica (a March fly)
858
Plectrodera scalator (cottonwood borer)
30
Fleuroloma brunnes (a milliped)
560
Plodia interpunctella (Indian-meal moth)
T2, 93, 2B 7 316, 896, 928, 989, 1035,
1046, 1068, 1084
Plum curculio
(Conotrachelus nenuphar)
Plum gouger
(Anthonomis scutellaris) )
Plutella xylostella (diamondback moth
16, 40, 64, 78, 90, 116, 175, 185,
202) 221, 226, 309, 344, 386, 550,
567, 651, 660, 690, 712, 822, 842,
899, 1028, 1046, 1059, 1069, 1084,
1085, 1086
*Also carried in Vol. 17 as Chlorochroa
ligata
**Also carried in Vol. 17 as Chlorochroa
sayi
Podosesia syringae (a clearwing moth)
262
— )
Podosesia syringae syringae (lilac borer)
B79
Poecilocapsus lineatus (four-lined plant
bug), 213, 568, 595
Polydesms umbricola (a noctuid moth)
65, 82, 180, 318, 550, 963
Polygonia interrogationis (a nymphalid
butterfly) Bee
Popillia japonica (Japanese beetle)
ae Following page 346; 471, 550,
578, 603, 635, 659, 689, 716, Tho, TH,
773, 796, 821, 840, 842, 859, 882, 897,
948, 962, 974, 1036
Poplar-and-willow borer
(Sternochetus lapathi)
Poplar borer
(Saperda calcarata)
Poplar petiole gall aphid
(Pemphigus populitransversus)
Poplar twig gall aphid
(Pemphigus populiramorum)
Porpomiris curtulus (a plant bug)
519
Porthetria dispar (gypsy moth)
135, 248, 258, ay eee 393, 418,
471, 522, 550, 578, 603, 635, 659,
689, 716, 743, 773, 796, 821, Bho,
= 859, 896, 900, 912, 915, 973, 1035
‘otato aphid
(Macrosiphum euphorbiae)
Potato flea beetle
(Epitrix cucumeris)
Potato leafhopper
(Empoasca fabae)
Potato psyllid
(Paratrioza cockerelli)
Potato stalk borer
(richoberis trinotata)
Potato tuberworm
(Phthorimaea operculelle)
Prairie tent caterpillar
(Malacosoma lutescens)
Praon pequodorum a@ braconid)
? TL
Pratylenchus coffeae (a nematode)
937
Pratylenchus neglectus
937
Pratylenchus penetrans
937
Prays citri (citrus flower moth)
1061
Predators
392 ;
Prionoxystus robiniae (carpenterworm)
261, 311
Prionus laticollis (broad-necked root
borer 707
Priophorus morio (a sawfly)
65h
Pristiphora abbreviata (California pear-
slug) 232, 466, 626
Pristiphora californic:
See Pristiphora abbreviata )
Pristiphora erichsonii (larch sawfly
117, 120, 257, 265, 711, 769
Pristiphora geniculata (mountain-ash
sawily) 265, 656, 739
Privet mite
(Brevipalpus obovatus)
Prociphilus fraxinifolii
263, 65
Prociphilus imbricator (beech blight
aphid) 263, 4h7, 684, 911
Prociphilus tessellatus (woolly alder
aphid) 263
Prodenia spp.
785, 805, 850
Prodenia eridania (southern armyworm)
212
Prodenia ornithogalli (yellow-striped
armyworm) THO, 161, 166, 307, 343,
364, 510, 535, 537, 592, 645, 727, 730,
759, 785, 786, 850, 876, 891, 906, 925,
943. light traps: 6, 18, 34, 43, 63,
81, 94, 120, 136, 157, 180, 203, 225,
252, 297, 319, 353, 372, 394, 420, 451,
A7h, 495, 525, 526, 552, 553, 581-582,
606-607, 637-638, 661-662, 691-692,
718-719, 746-747, 775-776, 798-799,
823-624, 843, 861, 885, 901, 916, 931,
950, 964, 975, 989, 1016, 1028, 1037,
1048, 1059, 1086
Prodenia praefica (western yellow-
striped armyworm) 162, 671, 677, 700
Tok, 729, 768, 785, 609, 850, 874, 891,
907, 909
Prodenia sunia
344
Profenusa sp. (a sawfly)
26h
Profenusa lucifex (a sawfly)
265
Profenusa mainensis (a sawfly)
265
Prosapia bicincta (two-lined spittlebug)
TET, 560; 808, 849, 858, 890, 922, 956
Prospaltelle opulenta (a evlophid wasp)
2
Proteetia fusca (a scarab)
136
Proxenus mindara (rough-skinned cutworm)
39, 234
Psallus seriatus (cotton fleahopper)
182, 385, 408, 441, 462, 510, 537, 565,
592, 622, 649, 675, Tok
Psara licarsisalis (a grass webworm)
See Herpetogramma licarsisalis
Pseudaletia unipuncta (armyworm
66, 121, 275, 303, 339, 359, 379, 403,
135, 455, 477, 501, 529, 557, 585, 613,
641, 665, 695, 725, 753, 781, 805, 829,
847, 905, 921, 955, 969, 1011, -10h3.
Light traps: 6, 18, 34, 43, 63, 81,
gk, 120, 136, 157, 180, 203, 225, 252,
297, 319, 353, 372, 394, 420, 451, 47h,
495, 525, 526, 552, 553, 581-582, 606-
607, 637-638, 661-662, 691-692, 718-
7219, 746-747, 775-776, 798-799, 823-
82k, 843, 861, 885, 901, 916, 931, 950,
964, 975, 989, 1016, 1028, 1037, 1048,
1059, 1086
Pseudaonidia clavigera (an armored scale)
629, 817, 1045, 1056
Pseudaonidia duplex (camphor scale)
61, 63, 1056, 1058
Pseudaphycus sp. (an encyrtid wasp)
O48
Pseudavlacaspis major (an armored scale)
6,7
Pseudaulacaspis pentagona (white peach
scale) 61, 91, 117, 133, 175, 222,
231, 245, 255, 311, 367, 515, 542,
654, 837, 854, 927, 1013, 1032, 1044
Pseudocneorhinus bifasciatus
a Japanese weevil) 879, 927, 972
Pseudococcus spp.
32
Pseudococecus adonidum (long-tailed
mealybug) 78, 176, 200, 254, 368
Pseudococcus comstocki (Comstock
mealybug) 837, 842, 894, 948, 1068
Pseudococcus diversus
709
Pseudococcus importatus
737
Pseudococcus longispinus
176
Pseudococcus maritims (grape mealybug)
235, 413
Pseudococcus microcirculus
32, 254
Pseudococcus obscurus
17, 32, 65, 154, 176, 421, 550, 1014,
a 28 4
1044, 1045
Pseudococecus sparsus
223, 225
Pseudohazis eglanterina (a saturniid
moth) 683, 710; 137
Pseudophilippia quaintancii (a soft
scale) 818
Pseudoplusia includens (a noctuid moth)
166, 182, 205, 208, 209, 833, 892
Psila rosae (carrot rust fly)
213
Psocid
289
Psoloessa delicatula (a grasshopper)
5el
Psorophora spp. (mosquitoes)
657, 170, 858, 895
Psorophora ciliata
365, 391, 520, 632, 685, 880
Psorophora confinnis
266, 264, 315, 391, 416, 520, 632, 685,
713, 794, 838, 858, 880, 928, 973, 1014
Psorophora cyanescens
266, 5
Psorophora discolor
9
ae ferox
928, 973
Psorophora howardii
5}
Psylla Bos (pear psylla)
= 260, » 346, 387, 413, 445, 466,
7, 597, 815, 822, 826, 855, 878, 893,
1045
Psylla ribesiee
313 ( )
Psylla uncatoides (acacia psyllid
Be Bay 299, 395, 'gh, 523, 551, 605,
Psyllobora Vigintinsoulets (a lady
beetle
Pterocomma flocculosa (an aphid)
201
Pterophorus sp. (a plume moth)
313
Pterophorus periscelidactylus (grape
plume moth) 235
Ptycholoma peritana (a leaf roller moth)
23k, ho
Puccinia graminis (black stem rust)
1071
Pulvinaria spp. (soft scales)
255
Pulvinaria inmmerabilis (cottony maple
scale) 260, = 519, 574, 656, ie
Pulvinaria psidii (green shield scale
iy
Puncture-vine stem weevil
(Microlarims lypriformis)
Purple scale
(Lepidosaphes beckii)
Puss caterpillar
(Megalopyge opercularis)
Eyenisia tristis (a darkling beetle)
2
Pyrrhalta luteola (elm leaf beetle)
223, ee 260, 262, 283, 287, 314, 348,
368, 447, 467, B90, 518, 545, 574, 579,
600, 630, 656, 683, 710, 717, 738, 740,
768, 789, 792, 817, 837, 842, 857, 860,
879, 884, 894, 900, 910, 927, 946, gh,
1034
Radopholus similis (a nematode)
937
Ramosia tipuliformis (currant borer)
~_ 88
Range caterpillar
(Hemileuca oliviae)
Range crane fly
(Zipula simplex)
Rapid plant bug
(Adelphocoris rapidus)
Raspberry cane borer
(Oberea bimaculata)
Raspberry crown borer
(Bembecia marginata)
Raspberry leaf roller
(Exertema permindanum)
Red-backed cutworm
(Baxoa ochrogaster)
Red-banded leaf roller
(Argyrotaenia velutinana)
Red-banded thrips
(Selenothrips rubrocinctus)
Red flour beetle
(Tribolium castaneum)
Red-headed ash borer
(Neoclytus acuminatus)
Red-headed pine sawfly
(Neodiprion lecontei)
Red-humped caterpillar
(Schizura concinna)
Red-legged grasshopper
(Melenoplus femirrubrum)
Red-necked peanutworm
(Stegaste bosqueelis)
Red-shouldered stink bug
Thyanta accerra)
Red turnip beetle
(Entomoscelis americana)
Red turpentine beetle
(Dendroctonus valens)
Red wax scale
(Ceroplastes rubens)
Reticulitermes spp. (subterranean
termites) 79, 80, 118, 135, 247, 285,
287, 859
Reticulitermes flavipes (eastern
subterranean termite) 60, 287, 316
Reticulitermes hageni
So
Reticulitermes hesperus (western
subterranean termite) 288
Reticulitermes tibialis
287, 288, V7, 71+
Retinodiplosis spp.
See Cecid @ SDD.
Retithrips syriacus (black vine thrips)
354
Rhabdoscelus obscurus (New Guinea sugar-
cane weevil) 119, 421, 473, 580, 7l9-
750
Rhagoletis spp. (fruit flies)
542, 570, 597, 626
Rhagoletis cerasi (European cherry fruit
fly) 933 (ee )
Rhagoletis a ta (cherry fruit fly
231, 413, 542, 570, 597, 626, 652
Rhagoletis ci Jata indifferens
488, 515, 626, ue 796 )
Rhagoletis completa (walnut husk fly
78, 175, 231, 700, 791, 816, 855, 860,
910, 915, 945, 987, 1032
Rhagoletis fausta (black cherry fruit fly)
231, 542, 570, ae 626 )
Rhagoletis mendax (blueberry maggot
235, 598, 682, 709, 737, 767, 792, 817
Rhagoletis pomonella (apple maggot)
231, 570, 597, 652, 679, 707, 717, 735,
766, 791, 815, 836, 855, 877, 893, 910
Ses suavis
> 081, 730, 815, 987
Rhinacloa forticornis (a plant bug)
523
Eaipicephelus s ineus (brown dog tick)
271, 491, TT, 1067
Rhipidothrips brunneus (a thrips)
305
Rhizaspidiotus dearnessi (an armored
scale) 1056, 1050
Rhizoecus kondonis (a mealybug)
220
Ppa prichardi
a hus echinopus (bulb mite)
SS 280, 283, 411, 414, 710
Rhodes-grass scale
(Antonina graminis)
Rhododendron whitefly
(Dialeurodes chittendeni)
Rhopalosiphoninus staphyleae (an aphid)
254
Rhopalosiphum fitchii (apple grain aphid)
2 £2 242,275, 280, 311, 340, 346,
2 12 437, 465, 504, 532, 879, 881,
ie maidis (corn leaf aphid)
15, 39, 59, 77, 89, 115, 121, 123, 151,
173, 197, 241, 275, 303, 339, 359, 379,
403, 435, 455, 477, 501, 529, 585, 595,
613, 641, 665, 695, 699, 725, 754, 782,
806, 829, 871, 905, 921, 930, 955, 985,
1031, 1043, 1065, 1068
Rhopalosiphum i
i 151, 219, 246, 305, 361, 381, 457,
3, 479, 956, 1081
Rhopalosiphun rufiabdominalis
29, 95'
Rhopobota naevana (black-headed fireworm)
516, 543, 737 137
Rhubarb curculio
(Lixus concavus)
eee Spp- (olethreutid moths)
314, 518
Rhyacionia buoliena buoliana (European pine shoot
moth) 201, 253, 36; 272, 320, 467,
489, 518, 5 5 oe 603, 678, 68h, 740,
Pelee? 818, 911, 915
cionia frustrana (Nantucket pine tip
el 60,°92, 177, 222, 253, 282, 349,
467, 518, 573, 598, 655, > 769, 193;
818, 837, 895, 960, 988, 1014
Rhyacionia neomexicana
2
Rhyacionia subtropica
THO
Rhyncheenus rufipes (willow flea weevil)
468, 857
Rhyzopertha dominica (lesser grain borer)
ES
Rice stink bug
(Qebalus pugnax)
Rice water weevil
(Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus)
Rice weevil
(Sitophilus -oryzae)
Rocky Mountain wood tick
(Dermacentor andersoni)
Rodolie cardins, cardinajis (vedalie)
~ 255, 290, 299, 388, 881
Romalea microptera (eastern lubber grass-
hopper 35, O54
Rose aphid
(Macrosiphum rosae)
Rose chafer
(Macrodactylus subspinosus)
Rose leafhopper
Edwardsiara rosae)
Rose scale
(Aulacaspis rosae)
Rose-slug
' (Endelomyia aethiops)
Rosy apple aphid
(Dysaphis plantaginea)
Rough-skinned cutworm
(Proxenus mindara)
Rumina decollata (a snail)
Rupe decollats
Rusty plum aphid
(Hysteroneura setariae)
= 235
S
Sabulodes caberata (omnivorous looper)
176, 23h, 681
Sacatonia graminivora (a chloropid fly)
505
Saccharicoccus sacchari (pink sugarcane
mealybug) 712
Saddled prominent
(Heterocampa guttivitta)
Sagebrush defoliator
(Aroga websteri)
Saissetia coffeae (hemispherical scale)
79, 176, 246, 255, 368, 41k, 550, Bhe,
910, 927, 1014
Saissetia nigra (a soft scale)
Suk, 927
Saissetia oleae (black scale)
B0ymsl5 hy 91, 133, 153, 154, 222,
233, 282, 312, 347, 388, 414, 46, 516,
571, 628, 681, 708, 736, 192, 855, 89h,
926, 959
Salt-marsh caterpillar
(Estigmene acrea)
Salt-marsh mosquito
(Aedes sollicitans)
San Jose scale
(Aspidiotus perniciosus)
Sanninoidea sp.
19
Sanninoidea exitiosa (peach tree borer)
31, 91, 92, 227, 228, 311, 486, 514,
569, 765, &5h, 878, 693, 909, 945,
1055
Sanninoidea exitiosa graefi (western peach
tree borer) 220, 1066, 1082, 1085
Sap beetles
756, 807
Saperda calcarata (poplar borer)
683
Saperda tridentata (elm borer)
253, 57
Sapyga pumila (a sapygid wasp)
715
Sarasota plumigerella (a phycitid moth)
B17
Saratoga spittlebug
(Aphrophora saratogensis)
Sarcophaga aldrichi (a sarcophagid fly)
629
Sathrobrota rileyi (pink scavenger
eae 92, 182, 947, 961, 987,
989
Satin moth
(Stilpnotia salicis)
Sawflies
207, 532
Saw-toothed grain beetle
(Oryzaephilus surinamensis)
Say stink bug
(Pitedia sayi)
Scale insects
253, 254, 258
Seapteriscus spp. (mole crickets)
305, 757
Su eeo reese vaga (vagrant grasshopper)
214, 251, 299, 523, 580,
BS 690, 712, 745, 774, 797, 899,
1016, 1028, ye 1086
Schizaphis graminum (greenbug)
3, 15, 29, 39, “59, 77, 89, 115, 121,
12h, 131, 151, 173, 217, 225, ahi, 275,
303, 339, 359, 379, 403, 435, 455, 457,
477, 501, 529, 557, 585, 613, 641, 666,
696, 829, 847, 871, 889, 905, 921, 9h1,
955, 969, 985, 1011, 1023, 1031, 1043,
1053, 1065, 1081
Schizocerella pilicornis (a sawfly)
ou5
Schizolachnus pineti (an aphid)
50
Schizura a (red-humped cater-
pillar) 5 893, 972
Schizura ane (unicorn caterpillar)
229
Schreckensteinia festaliella
(a heliodinid moth
{2}
Sciopithes obscurus (a weevil)
231k, 235
Scirtothrips aurantii (South African
citrus thrips) 965
Scirtothrips citri (citrus thrips)
176, 200, 222, 233, 23k, 245, 282,
312, 347, 367, » 516, 653, 681,
737, 767, 792, 836, 1045
Scolytus amygdali (almond scolytid)
1077
Scolytus mltistriatus (smaller
European elm bark beetle) 135, 201,
203, 263, 310, 314, 348, 390, 168,
490, 545, 573, 630, 837
Scolytus quadrispinosus (hickory bark
peatray 5u5
Scol; llosus (shot-hole borer)
230, = 66 6, 387, 487, 570
Scolytus ventralis (fir engraver)
573, 655, 960
Scotogramma trifolii (clover cutworm)
675
Screw-worm
(Cochliomyia hominivorax)
Scurfy scale
(Chionaspis furfura)
Scutigerella spp.
560
Scutigerella immaculata (garden
Symphylan) 142, 207, 211, 214, 236,
504, 560, 616, 625, 629, 9, oul, 890,
959
Scymnus debilis (a lady beetle)
712
Scyphophorus acupunctatus (a weevil)
768
Seed-corn beetle
(Agonoderus lecontei)
Seed-corn maggot
(Hylemya platura)
Selca brunella (melastoma borer)
66, 21%, 421, 745, 860
Selenothrips Penoenets (red-banded
thrips 63, 180; YOR, 949
Senn pest
(Eurygaster integriceps)
Sepedon pecropus (a sciomyzid fly)
oy eee
fo)
Serica brunnea (brown chafer)
08
Sericothrips variabilis (a thrips)
167, 183, 535, 59%
Serpentine leaf miner
(Liriomyza brassicae)
Sesamia nonagrioides (a noctuid moth)
93h
Shaft louse
(Menopon gallinae)
Shallot aphid
(Myzus ascalonicus)
Sheep ked
(Melophagus ovinus)
Shoot moths
258
Short-nosed cattle louse
(Haematopinus eurysternus )
Shot-hole borer
-(Scolytus losus )
Silpha bituberosa (a carrion beetle)
507
Silver-spotted tiger moth
(Halisidota argentata)
Silvius sp. (a deer fly
TH
Simalium spp. (black flies)
520, 633, 687, 820, 839
Simulium demnosum
917
Simulium metallicum
917
Simulium neavei
917
Simalium ochraceum
917
Simulium tescorum
315
Simalium venustum
266
Simyra henrici (an arctiid moth)
eT
Sinea spp. (assassin bugs)
Ou,
Sinoxylon conigerum (a bostrichid beetle)
934
Sipha flava (yellow sugarcane aphid)
532
Sitka-spruce beetle
(Dendroctonus obesus)
Sitodiplosis mosellana (wheat midge)
670
Sitona spp.
671, 874
Sitona cylindricollis (sweetclover
weevil) 161, 439, 481, 507, 671, 729,
785, 809, 850, 874, 970
Sitona flavescens
671, 700
Sitona hispidula (clover root curculio)
278, 341, 460, 481, 507, 561, 563,
290, 1031
Sitona humeralis
934
Sitona lineata (pea leaf weevil)
757
Sitona scissifrons
33, 439, 459, 561, 891
Sitophilus sp.
881
Sitophilus granarius (granary weevil)
2B, 266
Sitophilus oryzae (rice weevil)
289, 890, 947, 989, 1035
Sitotroga cerealella (Angoumois grain
moth) 289
Six spotted mite
(Eotetranychus sexmaculatus)
Slaterocoris pallipes (a plant bug)
551
Slugs
h2, 457, 504, 511, 531, 616, 682, Sih
Smaller European elm bark beetle
(Scolytus mltistriatus)
Smoky-brown cockroach
(Periplaneta fuliginosa)
Sod webworms
140, 728, 873
Soil insects
ua,
Solenopotes capillatus (a cattle louse)
61, 80, 61, 22h
Solenopsis (Diplorhoptrum) sp. (an ant)
21h, 225
Solenopsis geminata (fire ant)
579, 580, 1065 (
Solenopsis saevissima richteri (imported
fire ant) 33,43, 118, 120, 135, 202,
203, 224, 249, 286, Fl 352, 4ee, bho,
471, 472, 689, 812, 821, 897, 900, 929,
1027, 1028, 1035, 1036
Solenopsis xyloni (southern fire ant)
60, 92
Solitary oak leaf miner
(Cameraria hamadryadella)
Sorghum midge
(Contarinia sorghicola)
Sorghum webworm
(Celama sorghiella)
Sourbush seed fly
(Acinia picturate)
= Bho
South African citrus thrips
(Scirtothrips aurantii)
South African emex weevil
(Apion: antiquum)
Southern armyworm
(Prodenia eridania)
Southern cabbageworm
(Pieris protodice)
Southern corn rootworm
(Diebrotica undecimpunctata howardi)
Southern cornstalk borer
(Diatraea crambidoides)
Southern fire ant
(Solenopsis xyloni)
Southern garden leafhopper
(Empoasca solana)
Southern green stink bug
(Nezara viridula)
Southern house mosquito
(Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus)
Southern masked chafer
(Cyclocephala immaculate)
Southern pine beetle
(Dendroctonus frontalis)
Southern potato wireworm
(Conoderus falli)
Southern red mite
(Oligonychus ilicis)
Southwestern corn borer
(Zeadiatraea grandiosella)
Southwestern pine beetle
(Dendroctonus brevicomis)
Soybean cyst nematode
‘(Heterodera glycines)
Spanioza erythreae (two-spotted citrus
psyllid) 801, 822
Spanogonicus albofasciatus (a fleahopper)
510, 565, 592, 649, 675, 822
Sparganothis sp. (a leaf roller moth)
2
Spargonothis sulfurana
al
eee tristis (a fruit fly)
933
Sphecius speciosus (cicada killer)
290
Sphenophorus spp.
ihe, 728, 757, 873
Sphenophorus cicatristriatus
DT
Sphenophorus maidis (maize billbug)
36, 478; 66
9
Sphenophorus parvulus (bluegrass billbug)
33, 146, 670, 757
menophorus phoeniciensis
3, 1k6, 922
Sphenophorus venatus confluens
185, 186, 160 Te
enophorus venatus vestitus
7, hs, Gk, 1k6, 251,318, 345, 395,
421, 523, 560, 588, 784, 842, 873,
884, 899, 986, 990, 1016, 1069
Spider ines z 38h
5, 167, 183, 210, 211, 236, 265, »
365, bf, Bod Glk~ 76K Bio Bh,
906, 908, 925
Spilococcus cactearum (a mealybug)
15
Spilococeus juniperi
223
Spilonota ocellana (eye-spotted bud moth)
208, 366, 387, 412, Wik, 465, 596
Spinach leaf miner
(Pegomya hyoscyami )
Spirea aphid
(Aphis spiraecola)
Spissistilus festinus (three-cornered
alfalfa hopper) 40, 164, 166, 199,
220, 308, 32h, 342, 363, 363, 408, 461,
482, 508, 509, 535, 562, 563, 590, 619,
646, 647, 672, 673, 701, 702, 729, 730,
758, 760, 785, 809, 810, 832, 833, 850,
873, 875, 891, 907, 924, 943, 957, 970,
986, 1012, 1013, 1024, 1043, 1054,
1065, 1081
Spittlebugs
346, 366, 466, 487, 542, 619, 627
Spodoptera Boss (beet armyworm)
3, 16, 40, 64, 78, 90, 94, 116, 152,
182, 184, 20k, $0a, Ble; Bal aii ais,
363, 30% 10, Fel, Gh, 467, 510,
537, 559, 566, 660, 690, 730, 760, 76h,
774, 786, 788, 809, 850, 860, 877, 878,
891, 907, 908, 909, 923, 92h, 943, oho,
986, 987, 1012, 1013, 1024, 1025, 1028,
1032, 1044, 1054, 1066, 1082. Light
traps: 6, 18, 34, 63, 94, 120, 157,
180, 203, 225, 252, 297, 319, 353, 372,
394, 4eo, 451, 47h, 495, 525, 526, 552,
553, 582, 606-607, 637-638, 661-662,
691-692, 718-719, 746-747, 775-776,
798-799, 823-824, 843, 861, 885, 901,
916, 931, 950, 964, 975, 989, 1016,
1037, 1048
Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)
137, 139, 146, 162, 167, 502, 276, 361,
360, 436, 478, 531, 535, 61
645, 647, 648, 668, 670, 673, 677, 697,
699, 702, 726, 755, 757, 759, 760, 783,
784, 786, 787, 806,
831, 832, 849, 872, 889, 890, 906, 907,
922, 923, 9h2, 943, 956, 969, 985,
1024. Light traps: 6, 18, 34, 353,
372, 394, 451, 47h, 495, 525, 526, 552,
553, 581, 606, 637-638, 661-662, 691-
692, 718-719, 746-747, 775-776; 798-
799, 823-824, 843, 861, 885, 901, 916,
931, 950, 964, 975, 989, 1016, 1037,
1048, 1059, 1086
Spodoptera mauritia acronyctoides (lawn
armyworm) 6%, 631
Spotted alfalfa aphid
(Thericaphis maculata)
Spotted asparagus beetle
(Crioceris duodecimpunctata)
Spotted cucumber beetle
(Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi)
Spotted cutworm
(Amathes c-nigrum)
Spotted garden slug
(Limax maxims )
Spotted Mediterranean cockroach
(Ectobius pallidus)
Spring cankerworm
(Paleacrita vernata)
Spruce aphid
(Elatobium abietinum)
Spruce bud scale
(Physokermes piceae)
Spruce budworm
(Choristoneura fumiferana)
Spruce needle miner
(Taniva albolineana)
Spruce spider mite
(Oligonychus ununguis)
Square-necked grain beetle
(Cathartus quadricollis)
Squash beetle
(Epilachna borealis)
Squash bug
(Anasa tristis)
Squash vine borer
(Melittia cucurbitee)
Stable fly
(Stomoxys calcitrans)
Stegmomantis carolina (Carolina mantid)
ar
Stalk borer
(Papaipema nebris)
Steel-blue lady beetle
(Qreus chalybeus)
Stegasta bosqueella (red-necked peanut-
worm) 167, 483, 833, 875, 892
Stelidota geminata (a sap beetle)
205, 211, 389
Steneotarsonemis sp.
345
Steneotarsonemus laticeps (bulb scale
. .mite) 222
Steneotarsonemis pallidus (cyclamen mite)
Sti ae a He bey bug)
enodema pilosipes (a grass
ay
Stenodiplosis bromicola (a bromegrass
peed midge) 145
Stephanitis spp hae
709
Se pciecces (azalea lace bug)
» 348, 489, 709, 738
Stephanitis takeyai
709
Sternochetus lapathi (poplar-and-willow
263,
borer) 262, 263, 630
Stethorus spp. (lady beetles)
370,
Stictocephala bubalus (buffalo treehopper )
164; 735, 767
Stilbometopa impressa (a louse fly)
32
aa salicis (satin moth)
260, 261, 573, 599, 630, 683, 769
Stink bugs
ik2, 182, 566, ae 675, 924, 971
Stomoxys calcitrans (stable fly)
1, 155, 263, 268, 391, 469, 547, 576,
601, 633, 657, 686, 713, 741, 771, 79k,
819, 839, 858, 881, 895, 912, 928, 9h7,
961, 973, 1014, 1034, 1057
Stone-fruit tree borer
(Cerambyx dux)
Sureeenis apicalis (a leafhopper)
31
Strauzia longipennis (sunflower maggot)
186
Strawberry aphid (Chaetosiphon
fragaefolii) 13
Strawberry crown borer
(Tyloderma fragariae)
Strawberry leaf roller
(Ancylis comptana fragariae)
Strawberry root weevil
(Brachyrhinus ovatus)
Strawberry spider mite
(Tetranychus atlenticus)
Strawberry weevil
(Anthonoms signatus)
Striped cucumber beetle
(Acalymma vittatum)
Striped flea beetle
(Phyllotreta striolata)
Striped horse fly
(Tabanus lineola)
Serumizenys rogeri (an ant)
203, 21
Strymon melinus (cotton square borer)
675, 787, 875
Suckfly
(Cyrtopeltis notatus)
Sugar-beet crown borer
(Hulstia undulatella)
Sugar-beet root aphid
(Pemphigus populivenae)
Sugar-beet root maggot
(Tetanops myopaeformis )
Sugar-beet wireworm
(Limonius californicus)
Sugarcane beetle
(Buetheola rugiceps)
Sugarcane borer
(Diatraea saccharalis)
Sugarcane leafhopper
(Perkinsiella saccharicida)
Sugarcane leaf roller
(Hedylepta accepta)
Summer chafer
(Amphimallon solstitialis)
Sunflower fruit fly
(Acanthiophilus eluta)
Sunflower maggot
(Strauzia longipennis)
=o
Sunflower moth.
(Homoeosoma electellum)
Supella supellectilium (brown-banded
cockroach) 207, 620
Superb plant bug
(Adelphocoris superbus)
Surattha indentella (buffalo grass web-
worm) 173, 179, 551, 699, 728
Sweetclover aphid
(Therioaphis riehmi)
Sweetclover weevil
(Sitona cylindricollis)
Sweetpotato flea beetle
(Ghaetocnema confinis)
Sweetpotato leaf miner
(Bedellia orchilella)
Sweetpotato vine borer
(Quphise anastomosalis)
Sweetpotato weevil
(Cylas formicarius elegantulus )
Sweetpotato whitefly
(Bemisia tabaci)
Sycamore lace bug
(Corythucha ciliata)
Sycamore tussock moth
(Halisidota harrisii)
Symmoca signatella (a gelechiid moth)
5
2
Symphylans
619
Sympiesis viridula (a eulophid wasp)
i371, 290; 795, be
(thedon pictipes (lesser peach tree
borer) 153, 227, 228, 281, 311, 366,
412, 49, 44 kes, 486, 514, 541, 569,
596, 625, 652, 679, 707, 735, 765, 815,
909, 1044
amia haemorrhoidalis (lantana leaf
tier) 68h
Syrbula admirabilis (a grasshopper)
896
ingopais temperatella (cereal leaf
miner 375
Syrphid flies
634, 687, 743, 772
Systena spp.
91
Systena bitaeniata
507
Systena blanda (pale-striped flea beetle)
161, 207, 385, 44e, 561, 589, 594, 618,
677, 700, 758, 785
Systena frontalis
i, 790
Systena marginalis
55
Systole geniculata (a seed chalcid)
107
T
Tabanid flies
713
Tabanus spp. (horse flies)
ESS 469, 657, 686, 741, 771, 820, 839,
5
Tabanus abactor
Sh7, 576
Tabanus atratus (black horse fly)
269, 576
Tabanus equalis
DAT
Tabanus lineola (striped horse fly)
269, 469, 5h7, 576, 686, 771
Tabanus punctifer
TTL
Tabanus quinquevittatus
7 686)
Tabanus sulcifrons
20, 85
Ta. terellus quadrigibbus (apple
curculio » 315, 739, TO
604
Taeniothrips eucharii
93
Taeniothrips simplex (gladiolus thrips)
133, 26
Tamalia coweni (an aphid)
738, 1067
Tamarind seed beetle
(Caryedon serratus)
Taniva albolineana (spruce needle miner)
262, 415, 4b7, 489, 598
Tapinoma sessile (odorous house ant)
2
Tarnished plant bug
(Lygus lineolaris)
Taro leafhopper
Taedia colon (a plant bug)
10!
(Tarophagus proserpina)
Tarophagus proserpina (taro leafhopper)
ah, aah, 71; 360, 1037
Tersonemus randsi (a tarsonemid mite)
Bee Es
Tawny garden slug
(Liamax flavus)
Tea scale
(Fiorinia theae)
Telenomis sp. (a scelionid wasp)
392
Temnaspidiotus excisus (an armored scale)
176, 960, 963
Temnochila virescens (a predaceous ostomid
beetle) 223
Tenebrio obscurus (dark mealyworm)
SAT
Tenodera aridifolia sinensis (Chinese
mantid) 795
Tent caterpillars
260-261
Tenuipalpus pacificus (a false spider
mite) 62, 9h6
Termites
247, 287, 316, 392, 492
Tetanops opaeformis (sugar-beet root
SE) 18h, 185, 2hk, 279, 343, 36h,
385, 442, 462, 484, 511, 565, 593, 622,
649, 704
Tethida cordigera (black-headed ash
sawt ly 574
Tetraeuaresta obscuriventris (a tephritid
fly) 13
Tetraleurodes mori (milberry whitefly)
767
Tetralopha robustella (pine webworm)
818, 911, 946, 1057
Tetramorium caespitum (pavement ant)
288
Tetranychus om (spider mites) 4
142, 207, 208, 211, 227, 232, 236, 255,
255, 366, 343, 367, 3, Tig, The, Gis,
» 488, 515, 517, 539, 571, 592, 594,
595, 597, 620, 627, 647, 649, 650, 651,
653, 654, 655, 675, 677, 678, 680, 682,
699, 704, 705, 706, 708, 712, 732, 736,
156, 760, 762, ‘4, 766, 767, 769, 787,
789, 791, 807, 831, 853, 879, 884, 944,
1045
Tetr chus atlanticus (strawberry spider
mite) 16k, 167, 103, 222, 2h5, 367,
489, 925, 105
Tetranychus cinnabarinus
539
Tetranychus hydrangese
732
Tetranychus marianae
255, 385, 539, 944, 987, 1054
Tetranychus mcdanieli
= 236, 291, 466, 470, 488, 766, 772,
al
Tetranychus pacificus (Pacific spider
mite) 163, 627, 791, 945
Tetranychus telarius (carmine spider mite)
63, 6k, 1h2, 158, 167, 309, 395, 450
ugh, 572; 560, 605, 660, 797, 91k, 9h9,
1016, 1037, 1059, 1069, 1086
Tetranychus tumidus (tumid spider mite)
Tk, 745, 899
Tetranychus ulmi
766
Tetranychus urticae (two-spotted spider
mite) ike) 176; 163, 186, 20h, 207,
208, 211, 213, 232, 236, 255, 282,
253, SE, 367, 35, 389, US, 178, 535,
543, 571, 626, 653, 680, 682, 699, 701,
710, 732, 756, 759, 762, 763, 784, 789,
815, 816, 831, 849, 872, 878, 910, 92h,
glk, 946, 1024, 1045, 1083
Tetranychus yusti
92
Tetrastichus asparagi (a eulophid wasp)
65
Tetrastichus bruchophagi
107
Tetrastichus incertus
352, 492, 588
Tetrastichus sokolowskii
1085, 1085
Tetropium velutinum (a cerambycid beetle)
310, 314
Texas citrus mite
(Eutetranychus banksi)
Thamnosphecia scitula (dogwood borer)
31
Theba pisana (white garden snail)
33, 62, 294, 523, 690, 935
Therioaphis maculata (spotted alfalfa
aphid) 3, 15, 29, 39, 59, 77, 89,
115, 121, aaa 131, 151, 157, 173,
197, 217, 241, 251, 275, 303, 339, 359,
379, 403, 435, 456, 477, 502, 530, 558,
586, 614, 636, 642, 650, 667, 696, 715,
726, 754, 782, 806, 829, 848, 871, 889,
905, 921, 941, 955, 969, 985, 1011,
1023; 1031, 1043, 1053, 1060, 1065,
1081
Therioaphis riehmi (sweetclover aphid)
508
Therioaphis trifolii (yellow clover aphid)
8)
Thirteen-spotted lady beetle (Hippodamia
tredecimpunctata tibialis)
Thistle aphid
(Brachycaudus cardui)
Three-cornered alfalfa hopper
(Spissistilus festinus)
Three-lined potato beetle
(Lema trilineata)
Thrips
152, 163, 167, 175, 183, 221, 2kk, 288,
310, 312, 313, 345, 361, 384, 386, 108,
Who, Wbr, 443, 462, 483, 504, 510, 513,
531, 535, 539, 540, 559, 560, 563, 565,
567, 590, 591, 592, 594, 595, 616, 619,
620, 622, 647, 649, 673, 678, 699, 701,
730, 765 (es ease
Thrips hawaiiensis (Hawaiian ips
65, 21k; 975
Thrips tabaci (onion thrips)
6, 16, 180, 199, 211, 213, 221, 222,
Wii, 464, 513, 568, 625, 652, 678, 707,
734, TT4, 790, 835, 877
=e accerra (red-shouldered stink
bug) GE, 251, 605, 774, 1037
~285 punctiventris
185, 075
Thyreophagus entomophagus (an acarid
mite) 291
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis (bagworm)
117, 253, 367, 389, 390, 41k, 466, 486,
489, 517, 544, 572, 598, 629, 654, 682
Thyridopteryx meadi (a psychid moth)
17
Ticks
265, 448, bol, 520, 634
Tinea pellionella (casemaking clothes
moth) 288
Tineola bisselliella (webbing clothes
moth) 288
= Wao
Tip-dwarf mite
(Eriophyes thujae)
Tip moths
258
Tipula sp.
24e
aimule paludosa (European crane fly)
148, 700, 975
Tipule simplex (range crane fly)
90, 132
Tobacco budworm
(Heliothis virescens)
Tobacco flea beetle
(Epitrix hirtipennis)
Tobacco hornworm
(Manduca sexta)
Tobacco thrips
(Frankliniella fusca)
Tobacco wireworm
(Conoderus vespertinus)
Tomato fruitworm
(Heliothis zea)
Tomato hornworm
(Manduca guinguemaculata)
Tomato pinworm
(Keiferia lycopersicella)
Tomato russet mite
(Aculops lycopersici) )
Tomicus piniperda (a bark beetle
ose
Tominotus commmis (a burrowing stink
bug) 167, 282; 509, 591, 702
Tomostethus multicinctus (brown-headed
ash sawily) 265
Tortrix excessana (a tortricid moth)
93}
sueie 8 liriodendri (tuliptree scale)
15%; 1795 369
Toumeyella numismaticum (pine tortoise
scale) 490, 545, 631, 685, 711, 927,
1026, 1057, 1067, 1083
Toumeyella pinicola
ee ( )
Toxoptera aurantii (black citrus aphid
21h, 348, 467, 1086
Toxoptera citricida (brown citrus aphid)
450
Trachyphloeus bifoveolatus (a weevil)
239, 207
Trachyrhachys kiowa (a grasshopper)
393
Trechnites insidiosus (an encyrtid wesp)
289
Trialeurodes abutilonea (banded-wing
whitefly) 908
Trialeurodes vaporariorum (greenhouse
whitefly) 3%, 61, 63, 64, 92, 96, 158,
226, 254, 318, 345, 450, 580, 765, 797,
88h, 930, 963, 1037
Triatoma spp. (assassin bugs)
7i4, 770
Triatoma gerstaeckeri
634, 714, 72, 795
Triatoma lecticularius
(ee ae Loan
Triatoma protracta (western bloodsucking
0,
conenose) 270, 687
Triatoma sBeacus (bloodsucking cone-
nose 5
Tribolium castaneum (red flour beetle)
2h8, 288, 896, 989, 1035
Tribolium confusum (confused flour beetle)
93, 248, 288, 896, 989
Tribolium madens (a darkling beetle)
2
Trichobaris trinotata (potato stalk borer)
205
Trichocera sp. (a winter crane-fly)
3uk
Trichogramma sp. (a mimuite egg parasite)
919, 1016, 1048
Trichogramma minutum
289, 050, 1016
Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper)
1, 60; 78; 90, Ih, 132, 16k, 15> 182,
183, 185, 186, 199,205,208,209,210,211
Bik, 279, 200. 35, a SE,
386, 409, 410, 463, 46h, 513, 594, 62h,
648, 650, 651, 673, 675, 676, 702, 706,
732, 159, 762, 763, 764, 786, 788, 789,
790, 805, 811, 813, 814, 835, 851, 852,
854, 876, 877, 893, 909, 92h, 925, 926,
guk, 958, 971, 1012, 1013, 1032, 105k,
1069, 1086. Light traps: 6, 18, 34,
63, 81, 120, 157, 180, 203, 225,
252, 297, 319, 353, 372, 394, 420, 451,
47h, 495, 525, 526, 552, 553, 561-582,
606-607, 637-638, 661-662, 691-692
718-719, 746-747, 761, 775-776, 798-
799, 823-824, 843, 885, 901, 916, 931,
950, 964, 975, 989, 1016, 1028, 1037,
1048, 1059, 1086
Trichopoda pennipes var. pilipes (a
tachina fly) 345, 450, 4733550, 660,
197, 822
Trigonotylus dohertyi (a plant bug)
LT
Trimerotropis pallidipennis (a grass-
hopper) Ok; 315; be
Trionymis diminutus (a mealybug)
79; 254, 348
Triops longicaudatus (a tadpole shrimp)
ThE
Trioxys utilis (a braconid)
75
Trioza diospyri (persimmon psylla)
618
Trirhabde geminata (a leaf beetle)
443
Trishormomyia crataegifolia (a
cecidomyiid midge) 711
Trogoderma spp. (dermestid beetles)
223, 270
Trogoderma granarium (khapra beetle)
iL, 225, 934
Trogoderma inclusum
223
Trogoderma parabile
223, 270, 288, 928
Trogoderma simplex
223, 208
Trogoderma sternale
223, B01
Trogexyllon aequale (a powder-post beetle)
263
Trogoxylon prostomoides
352
Trombicula spp. (chigger mites)
27
Tropical horse tick
(Anocentor nitens)
Tropical rat mite
(Qrnithonyssus bacoti)
Tropidosteptes vittifrons (a plant bug)
26
Tuber flea beetle
(Epitrix tuberis)
Tule beetle
(Agonum maculicolle)
Tulip bulb aphid
(Dysaphis tulipae)
Tuliptree scale
(Toumeyella liriodendri)
Tumid spider mite
(Petranychus tumidus)
Turnip aphid
(Hyadaphis pseudobrassicae)
Twig girdler
(Oneideres cingulata)
Twig pruner
(Elaphidionoides villosus)
Two-lined spittlebug
(Prosapia bicincta)
Two-spotted citrus psyllid
(Spanioze erythrese)
Two-spotted lady beetle
(Adalia bipunctata)
Two-spotted spider mite
(Zetranychus urticae)
Two-striped grasshopper
(Melanoplus bivittatus)
Tyloderma fragariae (strawberry crown
borer Tee, 682
hlocyba pomaria (white apple leaf-
hopper) 231, 570, 597, 893
Typhlodroms spp. (phytoseiid mites)
02
hlodromis occidentalis
291, 417, 470, 772
Tyria jacobaeae (a cinnabar moth)
290
ai sp. (an acarid mite)
767
Tyrophagus dimidiatus
213
Tytthus mindulus (cane leafhopper egg
sucker) 494, 605, 712
U
Udea profundalis (false celery leaf tier)
182, 788, 852, ohh
Udea mubigalis (celery leaf tier)
qo, 182
Ugly-nest caterpillar
(Archips cerasivoranus )
Unaspis citri (an armored scale)
30, 31, 1, 60, 91, 153, 176, 179, 233,
388, 516, 543, 572, 626, 636, 709, 737,
926, 959, 1013, 1055 ;
Unaspis euonyet (euonymus scale)
154, 255, 282, 313, 368, 737, 927,
1045, 1083
Unicorn caterpillar
(Schizura unicornis)
Unspotted tentiform leaf miner
(Callisto geminatella)
Uranotaenia spp. (mosquitoes)
5, 859
Uranotaenia lowii
391, 1014
Uranotaenia sapphirina
391, 520, B95; BOUTS
Urbanus proteus (bean leaf roller
166, 208
aes drardi (lantana hispid)
31, 745, 842, 930, 975
Sais bruchi (a braconid)
91
Vaga blackburni (blackburn butterfly)
395
Vagrant grasshopper
(Schistocerca vaga)
Vanessa cardui (painted lady)
16, 166, 290
Variable oak leaf caterpillar
(Heterocampa manteo)
Variegated cutworm
(Peridroma saucia)
Vasates quadripedes (maple bladder-gall
mite) 265, 257, 288
Vedalia
(Rodolia cardinalis)
Vegetable weevil
(Listroderes costirostris obliquus)
Mey eneerae caterpillar )
Anticarsia gemmatalis
Veronicella leydigi (black slug)
251
+ crabro germana (giant hornet)
Ves pini (pitch mass borer)
55
= A 2
Vespa orientalis (oriental hornet)
Tete
Vespula spp. .(vespid wasps)
270
Vetch bruchid
(Bruchus brachialis)
Viceroy
(Limenitis archippus )
Ww
Walnut caterpillar
(Datana integerrima)
Walnut husk fly
(Rhagoletis completa)
Walnut scale
(Aspidiotus lansregiae)
Walshia miscecolorella (a walshiid moth)
278, 2
Webbing clothes moth
(Tineola bisselliella)
Weevils
258, 409
Western bean cutworm
(Loxagrotis albicosta)
Western bloodsucking conenose
(Iriatoma protracta)
Westernyeniebensticana
(Ceratophyllus niger)
Western corn rootworm
(Diabrotica virgifera)
Western drywood termite
(Incisitermes minor)
Western flower thrips
(Frankliniella occidentalis)
Western grape leaf skeletonizer
(Harrisina brillians)
Western oak looper
(Lambdina fiscellaria somniaria)
Western peach tree borer
(Sanninoidea exitiosa graefi)
Western pine beetle
(Dendroctonus brevicomis)
Western potato flea beetle
(Epitrix subcrinita)
Western spotted cucumber beetle
(Diabrotica undec ctata
undecimpunctata y
Western subterranean termite
(Reticulitermes hesperus)
Western tent caterpillar
(Malacosoma pluviale)
Western tussock moth
(Hemerocampa vetusta)
Western wheat aphid
(Brachycolus tritici)
Western yellow-striped armyworm
(Prodenia praefica)
West Indian fruit fly
(Anastrepha mombinpraeoptans )
West Indian sweetpotato weevil
(Euscepes postfasciatus )
Wharf borer
(Nacerdes melanura)
Wheat curl mite
(Aceria tulipae)
Wheat head armyworm
(Faronta diffusa)
Wheat midge
(Sitodiplosis mosellana)
Wheat stem maggot
(Meromyza americana)
Wheat stem sawfly
(Cephus cinctus)
Wheat wireworm
(Agriotes mancus)
White apple leafhopper
(Typhlocyba pomaria)
White-fir needle miner
(Epinotia meritana)
Whiteflies
31, 133, 222, 253, 254, 282, 312, 347
368, 446, 516, 572, 628, 681, 70
792, 810, 856; 999 1013, 1033, 1056”
White-fringed beetles
(Graphognathus spp. )
White garden snail
(Theba pisana)
White grubs
280, 480, 503
White-lined sphinx
(Celerio lineata)
White-marked tussock moth
(Hemerocampa leucostigma )
White peach scale
(Pseudaulacaspis pentagona )
White-pine aphid
(Cinara strobi)
White-pine cone beetle
(Conophthorus coniperda)
White-pine sawfly
(Neodiprion pinetum)
White-pine weevil
(Pissodes strobi)
Willow flea weevil
(Rhynchaenus rufipes)
Willow sawfly
(Nematus ventralis)
Winter grain mite
(Penthaleus major)
Winter tick
(Dermacentor albipictus)
Wireworms
185, 279, 308, 365, 411, 436, 437, 443,
457, 478, 479, 503, 531, 559
Woolly alder aphid
(Prociphilus tessellatus)
Woolly apple aphid
(Eriosoma lanigerum)
Woolly elm aphid
(Eriosoma americanum)
Woolly whitefly
(Aleurothrixus floccosus)
x
Xenochalepus dorsalis (locust leaf miner)
262, 630, 656, 653, 710, 738, 768, 879
Suvari maculata (a wood wasp)
Xyela sp. (a xyelid sawfly)
655
Xyleborus affinis (a scolytid beetle)
579, 580
Xyleborus fornicatus
180
Xylobiops basilaris (a false powder-post
beetle) 312, 515
Xyloblaptus prosopidis (a false powder-
post beetle) 263
Xylocopa spp.
351
Xylomyges curialis (a noctuid moth)
313
Xylosandrus compactus (a bark beetle)
> Ty 34, 45, 63, 66, 82, 136, 158,
180, 254, 299, 368, 523, 683, 712, 1016
Xystrocera globosa (monkeypod round-
headed borer) 712
Y
Yellow clover aphid
(Therioaphis trifolii)
Yellow-headed spruce sawfly
(Pikonema alaskensis)
Yellow-margined leaf beetle
(Microtheca ochroloma)
Yellow-necked caterpillar
(Datana ministra)
Yellow peach moth
(Dichocrocis punctiferalis)
Yellow scale
(Aonidiella citrina)
Yellow spider mite
(Eotetranychus carpini borealis)
Yellow-striped armyworm
(Prodenia ornithogalli)
Yellow sugarcane aphid
(Sipha flava)
Yellow woollybear
(Diacrisia virginica)
Yuma spider mite
(Eotetranychus yumensis)
Z
Zadiprion sp. (a conifer sawfly)
gl
Zale lunata salicis (a noctuid moth)
1025, 1045
Zeadiatraea andiosella (southwestern
corn borer) 29, 77, 137, 138, 139,
198, 241, 276, 380, 40k, 531, 559, 587,
615, 643, 668, 726, 783, 607, 849, 889,
906, 922, 941, 949, 956, 963, 969, 985,
1011, 1023, 1031, 1053, 1058, 1081
Zeadiatraea lineolata (neotropical corn
borer) 15, 137, 139, 615
Zebra caterpillar
(Ceramica picta)
Zeiraphera griseana (a bud moth)
2
Zellaria haimbachi (a pine needle-sheath
miner) 257
Zetsellia spp. (phytoseiid mites)
47, 470
Zeuxidiplosis giardi (a cecidamyid midge)
66; 930, 1016
Zeuzera pyrina (leopard moth)
229
Zimmerman pine moth
(Dioryctria zimmermani)
Zodion obliquefasciatum (a conopid fly)
688
Zootermopsis sp.
19
Zootermopsis sticollis (Pacific damp-
wood termite) 10
Zootermopsis laticeps
285
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