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Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 27, Issue 2

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 27, Issue 2

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 26, Issue 4

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 26, Issue 4

Long-term monitoring and analysis of Brood X cicada activity by distributed fiber optic sensing technology.

Brood X is the largest of the 15 broods of periodical cicadas, and individuals from this brood emerged across the Eastern United States in spring 2021. Using distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology, the activity of Brood X cicadas was monitored in their natural environment in Princeton, NJ. Critical information regarding their acoustic signatures and activity level is collected and analyzed using standard outdoor-grade telecommunication fiber cables. We believe these results have the potential to be a quantitative baseline for regional Brood X activity and pave the way for more detailed monitoring of insect populations to combat global insect decline. We also show that it is possible to transform readily available fiber optic networks into environmental sensors with no additional installation costs. To our knowledge, this is the first reported use case of a distributed fiber optic sensing system for entomological sciences and environmental studies.

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 26, Issue 2

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 26, Issue 2

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 25, Issue 3,

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 25, Issue 3,

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 25, Issue 2,

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 25, Issue 2,

Using X-ray Micro-Computed Tomography to Three-Dimensionally Visualize the Foregut of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis).

Simple SummaryThe foregut of the glassy-winged sharpshooter is difficult to dissect and observe in three dimensions with SEM or TEM. We describe an X-ray micro-computed tomography (microCT)-based method for studying the GWSS foregut including the precibarium and the cibarium, with high resolution. MicroCT imaging showed great promise for the study of the tissues and structures of small insects.Dissecting the heads of small insects belonging to the order Hemiptera for detailed anatomical investigation with light or scanning electron microscopy is difficult, time-consuming, and destructive, often resulting in sample preparation artifacts. Nevertheless, the structural details of these insects often hold critical information regarding their interactions with bacterial pathogens. For example, the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) is an efficient vector of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, the causal agent of Pierce’s disease in grape vines, but the foregut of this species is exceptionally difficult to dissect. Here, we describe a simple, non-destructive method to investigate the structure of the anterior gut of GWSS using high-resolution micro-computed X-ray tomography (microCT). The use of microCT eliminates the need for destructive dissection and reveals the morphology of small insects in three dimensions, allowing the user to virtually dissect the sample. The use of microCT imaging is a promising and powerful tool in the entomological sciences for studying the structures of vector insects, especially for difficult-to-dissect regions such as the foregut.

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 25, Issue 1,

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 25, Issue 1,

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 24, Issue 4, 345–421

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 24, Issue 4, 345–421

Entomological Science, Vol. 25, Issue 2 (June 2022) 目次

Entomological Science, Vol. 25, Issue 2 (June 2022) 目次

Entomological Science, Vol. 25, Issue 1 (March 2022) 目次

Entomological Science, Vol. 25, Issue 1 (March 2022) 目次

Entomological Science, Vol. 25, Issue 3, Pages: e12474–e12520 (September 2022)目次

Entomological Science, Vol. 25, Issue 3, Pages: e12474–e12520 (September 2022)目次

Entomological Science, Vol. 24, Issue 4, Pages: 345-421 (December 2021) 目次

Entomological Science, Vol. 24, Issue 4, Pages: 345-421 (December 2021) 目次

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 24, Issue 3, 217–344

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 24, Issue 3, 217–344

The Value of Citizen Science in Increasing Our Knowledge of Under-Sampled Biodiversity: An Overview of Public Documentation of Auchenorrhyncha and the Hoppers of North Carolina

Due to the increasing popularity of websites specializing in nature documentation, there has been a surge in the number of people enthusiastic about observing and documenting nature over the past 2 decades. These citizen scientists are recording biodiversity on unprecedented temporal and spatial scales, rendering data of tremendous value to the scientific community. In this study, we investigate the role of citizen science in increasing knowledge of global biodiversity through the examination of notable contributions to the understanding of the insect suborder Auchenorrhyncha, also known as true hoppers, in North America. We have compiled a comprehensive summary of citizen science contributions—published and unpublished—to the understanding of hopper diversity, finding over fifty previously unpublished country and state records as well as dozens of undescribed and potentially undescribed species. We compare citizen science contributions to those published in the literature as well as specimen records in collections in the United States and Canada, illuminating the fact that the copious data afforded by citizen science contributions are underutilized. We also introduce the website Hoppers of North Carolina, a revolutionary new benchmark for tracking hopper diversity, disseminating knowledge from the literature, and incorporating citizen science. Finally, we provide a series of recommendations for both the entomological community and citizen science platforms on how best to approach, utilize, and increase the quality of sightings from the general public.

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 24, Issue 2, 109–216

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 24, Issue 2, 109–216

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 24, Issue 1, 1–108

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 24, Issue 1, 1–108

Distribution of Finnish mound-building Formica ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) based on using a citizen science approach

The distance from southern Italy to Denmark is about the same as the length of Finland from south to north. A study of the biogeography of insects, such as ants, would take a lot of effort and funding to sample the whole area. Here, a citizen science approach is used to obtain distribution records for mound-building Formica ants in Finland. This resulted in samples from 2,434 ant nests, of which 2,363 were for nests of the target species group. The data obtained helps define the northern limits of the species in Finland and resulted in three new records for F. suecica Adlerz, 1902, which is a red-listed species in Finland. In addition, as a by-catch, a new imported species dispersed in a peculiar way was recorded in Finland: Lasius emarginatus (Olivier, 1792). Volunteer citizens are potential research assistants in the science of entomology.

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 23, Issue 4, 349–454

Contents of Entomological Science Vol. 23, Issue 4, 349–454

Entomological Science, Vol. 24, Issue 3, Pages: 217–344 (September 2021) 目次

Entomological Science, Vol. 24, Issue 3, Pages: 217–344 (September 2021) 目次