The Occurrence of \u3ci\u3eDitylus Caeruleus\u3c/i\u3e in Michigan (Coleoptera: Oedemeridae), With Observations on Its Range

The oedemerid beetle, Ditylus caeruleus, is recorded for the first time from Mar- quette County, Michigan. Bionomical data associated with the specimens represent the first such information for this species. Eight additional new Michigan county records for the species are also reported, including the first specimens from the Lower Peninsula. The distributional range of caeruleus is highly correlated with the Great Lakes, the 81. Lawrence River, and coastal Maine. Implications of this distribution pattern relating to possible development of larvae in driftwood and the potential significance of rafting as a dispersal mechanism are also discussed

Field Studies of Cantharidin Orientation by \u3ci\u3eNeopyrochroa Flabellata\u3c/i\u3e (Coleoptera: Pyrochroidae)

During field studies conducted in south-central Michigan in 1977 and 1980. 109 specimens of Neopyrochroa flabellata were observed and collected at filter papers baited with cantharidin. Only the two highest concentrations used (39.2 mg. 392 j.Lg) elicited responses. and the beetles did not prefer one over the other. In the 24-h studies, most specimens were observed at the cantharidin baits between dusk and 0100 hrs (61 %; n = 14). and 0430-0630 hrs (26%; n = 6). Only two of the 109 specimens were female

Description of the Larva of \u3ci\u3eDioedus Punctatus\u3c/i\u3e LeConte (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

Larvae of Dioedus punctatus LeConte have been collected from logs, probably Ulmus americana, in the red-rotten stage of decay and determined from reared adults. They are described and illustrated

First Record Of \u3ci\u3eAxymyiidae\u3c/i\u3e (Diptera: Nematocera: Axymyioidea) From Wisconsin

The nematoceran fly family, Axymyiidae, is recorded from Wisconsin for the first time. A single adult female Axymyia furcata was collected in flight near a dead log along a forested path in south central Wisconsin on 24 April 2000

The Alien \u3ci\u3eHippodamia Variegata\u3c/i\u3e (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Quickly Establishes Itself Throughout Wisconsin

(excerpt) Hippodamia variegata (Goeze) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is a Palaearctic species that was first reported to be established in the Nearctic near Montreal, Quebec, in 1984 (Gordon 1987). Since then, this small beetle has been expanding its range in North America, a process summarized by Gardiner and Parsons (2005). It was first reported from Michigan in 2005 (Gardiner and Parsons 2005) and from Ohio in 2007 (Pavuk et al. 2007)

An annotated checklist of Wisconsin sap and short-winged flower beetles (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae, Kateretidae)

A survey of Wisconsin Nitidulidae and Kateretidae yielded 78 species through analysis of literature records, museum and private collections, and three years of field research (2000-2002). Twenty-seven species (35% of the Wisconsin fauna) represent new state records, having never been previously recorded from the state. Wisconsin distribution, along with relevant collecting techniques and natural history information, are summarized. The Wisconsin nitidulid and kateretid faunae are compared to reconstructed and updated faunal lists for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and south-central Canada. Literature and distributional records suggest at least 11 additional nitidulid species may occur in Wisconsin

New state record and range extension for Mycterus youngi Pollock (Coleoptera: Mycteridae) – but is it really rare?

Mycterus youngi was described from Wisconsin and “L.S” (presumed to indicate along Lake Superior). All but one of the specimens in the type series were collected between 1947 and 1949. Herein, three females of M. youngi are reported from Michigan, between 1910 and 1940. A discussion of possible implications of the few, and largely old collection dates is provided

An Annotated Checklist of Wisconsin Mutillidae (Hymenoptera)

A survey of Wisconsin velvet ants (Hymenoptera: Mutillidae) conducted from literature searches, collection inventories, and two years of field work (2001-2002) yielded 28 species in three subfamilies. Of these, 23 species (representing 82% of the Wisconsin fauna and a 460% increase in the known species richness) are new state species records, having not previously been recorded in the published literature from the state. The known distributions of all Wisconsin species are reported by region and county, along with pertinent phenological, natural history, and other collection information, when known

Professorial Reflections: informal discussions and reflections

We open our issue with ‘Professorial Reflections’ – an informal, but nonetheless productive discussion about researching spirituality in dance and performance studies. We aim to offer this type of discussion, between different leading professors in dance and performance studies, in subsequent issues of DMAS. Our intention here is to open dialogue about spirituality in these fields, through informal discussion and academic chit-chat, with the aim of supporting new areas of research through conversation and reflecting

An Annotated Checklist of Wisconsin Handsome Fungus Beetles (Coleoptera: Endomychidae)

The first comprehensive survey of Wisconsin Endomychidae was initiated in 1998. Throughout Wisconsin sampling sites were selected based on habitat type and sampling history. Wisconsin endomychids were hand collected from fungi and under tree bark; successful trapping methods included cantharidinbaited pitfall traps, flight intercept traps, and Lindgren funnel traps. Examination of literature records, museum and private collections, and field research yielded 10 species, three of which are new state records. Two dubious records, Epipocus unicolor Horn and Stenotarsus hispidus (Herbst), could not be confirmed. Wisconsin distribution, along with relevant collecting techniques and natural history information, are summarized