Tamarixia bicolor Mercet (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), a parasitoid of Heterotrioza sahlbergi (Šulc) (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Triozidae) in Israel

Tamarixia bicolor Mercet (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae) was collected in Israel for the first time in 2015. Heterotrioza sahlbergi (Šulc) (Hemiptera: Triozidae) is now reported as a new host record for this parasitoid. This psyllid species was found in Israel in 1992, feeding on Atriplex spp. (Amaranthaceae). A study of T. bicolor on this host, including dissections of parasitized immatures of H. sahlbergi, has revealed it to be a solitary nymphal endoparasitoid.   Cite as: Yefremova, Z. & Spodek, M. 2018. Tamarixia bicolor Mercet (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), a parasitoid of Heterotrioza sahlbergi (Šulc) (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Triozidae) in Israel. Israel Journal of Entomology 48 (1): 1–6. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1162745 urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:01DEA6F6-0F94-4E3B-A1C9-2D4C1DEF90D

Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Aphalaridae), a new introduction into Israel and a potential pest of eucalypts

Five adult psyllids were collected the end of April, 2015 from Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. (Myrtaceae) at Tzapari Bird Park in Tel Aviv, Israel. They are identified as Platyobria biemani Burckhardt, Queiroz & Malenovský, 2014 a presumed Australian species which has been previously known only from the type locality on the island of Lesbos, Greece (Burckhardt et al. 2014). Platyobria belongs to the Spondyliaspidinae, a rich and diversified subfamily mostly restricted to Australia that lives on the Myrtaceae, in particular Eucalyptus spp. (Hollis 2004).   Cite as: Burckhardt, D. & Spodek, M. 2015. Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Aphalaridae), a new introduction into Israel and a potential pest of eucalypts. Israel Journal of Entomology 44–45: 99–100. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.31644 urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:C400029D-8F79-43FC-9C99-21DEA168274

The scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) of oak trees (Fagaceae: Quercus spp.) in Israel

Scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) of four species of oaks (Fagaceae: Quercus) in Israel namely, Q. boissieri, Q. calliprinos, Q. ithaburensis, and Q. look were collected and identified from natural forest stands during the period 2010-2013. A total of twenty-seven species were determined from nine scale insect families: Asterolecaniidae (3 species), Coccidae (3), Diaspididae (7), Eriococcidae (3), Kermesidae (6), Kuwaniidae (1), Monophlebidae (1), Pseudococcidae (2), and Putoidae (1). Six of these species represent new records for Israel and five are identified to the genus level. Kuwaniidae is a new family record for Israel. Species that were previously collected or recorded on oaks in Israel are listed and discussed. Information is given about host trees and global distribution. The majority of the species reported here are monophagous or stenophagous and they appear to be non-pestiferous to the oak trees in Israel. General traits that describe each scale insect family in the field are provided, together with an identification key to aid in the determination of slide-mounted specimens into families represented in this study. To cite: Spodek, M., Ben-Dov, Y. & Mendel, Z. 2014 [2013]. The scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) of oak trees (Fagaceae: Quercus spp.) in Israel. Israel Journal of Entomology 43: 95–124.

Hemiptera records from Lake Spechtensee and from Southern Styria (Austria)

Hemiptera records gained in July 2015 in course of the 7th European Hemiptera Congress in Styria are presented. In total, 144 Auchenorrhyncha, 143 Heteroptera, 13 Psylloidea and 2 Aphididae species were collected. Ribautodelphax imitans (Delphacidae), Eurhadina saageri (Cicadellidae), Notonecta maculata (Notonectidae), Notonecta meridionalis (Notonectidae) and Polymerus cognatus (Miridae) are new records for Styria

Optimización del proceso de captura de faltas de tránsito de la PNP mediante tecnología móvil.

El presente proyecto de tesis está enfocado en optimizar el proceso de captura de faltas de tránsito que regula la Policía Nacional del Perú, dicho proceso necesita de una herramienta que mejore el control de estas infracciones en nuestro país. El problema radica en las innumerables faltas que comete el conductor cuando una autoridad no está presente, además de la poca cultura que existe sobre el respeto a nuestro reglamento de tránsito peruano. Es por ello que proponemos una solución que ayude a mejorar este comportamiento de los infractores, además de promover y mejorar nuestra cultura vial. Dicha solución propone el uso necesario de un dispositivo móvil que le permita a las personas naturales capturar las faltas de tránsito que sucedan a su alrededor. Se opta por esta herramienta móvil ya que la captura debe ser rápida y fácil de utilizar por la mayoría de los peruanos. Este aplicativo móvil incluirá funciones interactivas para el usuario no solo para reportar incidencias de tránsito, sino también para mejorar su cultura vial. Por otro lado servirá de apoyo para tomar decisiones gracias a las estadísticas que se obtendrán a medida que más usuarios utilicen esta herramienta. Por otro lado, la programación ha sido realizada orientada a objetos para un mejor mantenimiento y reusabilidad del aplicativo. Para construir y documentar el aplicativo utilizamos la metodología UML - RUP, la cual nos ayudó a modelar los procesos de negocio y funciones del sistema.Tesi

First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece

The psyllids Platyobria biemani Burckhardt, Queiroz & Malenovský, 2014 and Blastopsylla occidentalis Taylor, 1985 (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Aphalaridae) originally native to Australia, have now spread to the Eastern Mediterranean as pests of Eucalyptus spp. In the present study, we provide the first records of these species from Cyprus and we expand the range of P. biemani within continental Greece. The specimens were collected from ornamental Eucalyptus trees in Paphos and Limassol districts. In addition, material surveys in Greece revealed the presence of P. biemani in Attica (Salamis Island and Nea Peramos). Given the number of sampled sites, both species should be classified as established pests responsible for small-scale, local infestations of Eucalyptus spp. The Australian Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore, 1964, already known from Cyprus, is widespread on the island and its effects undermine the aesthetics of natural and urban landscapes. The socioeconomic impacts of alien Eucalyptus psyllids in Cyprus are discussed

Learning with nature and learning from others: nature as setting and resource for early childhood education

Nature-based learning is an increasingly popular type of early childhood education. Despite this, children's experiences-in particular, their form and function within different settings and how they are viewed by practitioners-are relatively unknown. Accordingly, the use of nature as a setting and a resource for learning was researched. A description and an emerging understanding of nature-based learning were obtained through the use of a group discussion and case studies. Practitioners' views demonstrated their eagerness to share experience that ranged from positive examples to challenges encountered within practice. Case studies recorded in a Scottish nature kindergarten and two Nordic counterparts take a situated view of nature-based learning. Findings indicate that nature is utilised as setting, as resource and as educator within children's learning and this holds true within different countries. Local, social and cultural contexts exert influence on pedagogical practice and implications for practice based upon these are given. © 2013 © Institute for Outdoor Learning