Range Extensions of Three Emesine Species in North America (Heteroptera: Reduviidae)

The first records of Empicoris orthoneuron from Michigan, and E. winnemana and Ploiaria hirticornis from Missouri are reported. Those for E. orthoneuron and P. hirticornis represent considerable extensions of their recorded ranges

Effects of Various Photoperiods on Color and Pubescence in \u3ci\u3eThyanta Calceata\u3c/i\u3e (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Rearing immatures of Thyanta calceata in a Iange of photoperiods showed that a threshold photoperiod is involved in the adult dimorphic response (color and pubescence) with the mean threshold near 12.5L: 11.5D. This threshold is consistent with the seasonal distribution of the adult morphs

Life History of \u3ci\u3eNeoplea Striola\u3c/i\u3e (Hemiptera: Pleidae)

The life history of Neoplea striola was studied in southern Illinois during 1983-1985. This apparently univoltine species overwintered as adults and became active in early March. First instars appeared in mid-May followed by marked overlapping of the subsequent instars. No active adults were found after November

Noteworthy Range Extensions of Three Emesine Species (Heteroptera: Reduviidae)

The first records of Empicoris culiciformis and E. winnemana from Michigan and of Pseudometapterus umbrosus from Illinois are reported. All represent considerable extensions of their recorded ranges

A List of the Scutelleroidea (Hemiptera) of Southern Illinois

A list of the Scutelleroidea of southern Illinois is presented with information on the state distribution of each species

An Overview of the Heteroptera of Illinois

A key to adults of all heteropteran families known to occur in Illinois is presented together with general information on the biologies of these families. Also included are general references on Heteroptera and on individual families, particularly if those references involve studies of fauna that were conducted in Illinois, adjacent states, or nearby parts of Canada

Effects of Various Photoperiods on Morphology in \u3ci\u3eEuschistus Tristigmus Tristigmus\u3c/i\u3e (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Rearing immatures of Euschistus tristigmus tristigmus in a range of photoperiods showed that a threshold photoperiod is involved in the adult dimorphic response (shoulder shape and number of midventral abdominal spots) with the mean threshold probably near 14.5L:9.5D (light: dark). This threshold is consistent with the seasonal distribution of the adult morphs

The Assassin Bugs of Michigan (Heteroptera: Reduviidae)

Assassin bugs collected in Michigan and housed in the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology and the Michigan State University Entomology. Museum were used to compile a list of the state\u27s species and subspecies. A total of 27 was found; an additional species, Empicoris parshleyi, was represented by a single specimen housed in the American Museum of Natural History. Eighteen of the 28 taxa represented new records for the state

Effects of Continuous and Split Developmental Photophases During Each 24 Hour Period on Adult Morphology in \u3ci\u3eEuschistus Tristigmus Tristigmus\u3c/i\u3e (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Rearing immatures of Euschistus tristigmus tristigmus in 8L:16D, 8L: 4D:8L;4D, and 16L:8D showed that the length of each photophase, rather than an accumulated total of shorter photophases, during each 24 hr period was the determining factor in producing adult dimorphism in shoulder shape and number of midventral abdominal spots

Effects of Various Photoperiods on Color and Pubescence in \u3ci\u3eThyanta Pallidovirens Accerra\u3c/i\u3e (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

The effects of a range of developmental photoperiods on adult dimorphism in Thyanta pallidovirens accerra were studied under laboratory conditions. Adults reared in photo- phases of 14L and higher had short pubescence and those in 12L and lower, long pu- bescence. No dimorphism in color was produced in these same photophases