In 2003 and 2004, Þeld studies were conducted at three sites in Zhejiang Province in China to assess the impacts ofBacillus thuringiensis(Bt)Berliner riceexpressing a fusedgeneof cry1Ab and cry1Ac on nontarget planthoppers and leafhoppers. Populations in Bt plots were sampled with yellow sticky card traps, Malaise traps, and a vacuum-suction machine, and compared with samples from non-Bt contro...

The present study provides information on the composition and seasonal abundance of families Chrysopidae, Coniopterygidae Hemerobiidae associated with Mexican lime trees [ Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle] in Tecomán, Colima. was conducted a orchard, untreated chemically. Field surveys were carried out during 13 months, from May 2013 to June 2014. Sampling monthly using 5 collecting techn...

BACKGROUND Biodiversity patterns are inherently complex and difficult to comprehensively assess. Yet, deciphering shifts in species composition through time and space are crucial for efficient and successful management of ecosystem services, as well as for predicting change. To better understand species diversity patterns, Germany participated in the Global Malaise Trap Program, a world-wide co...

Type specimens of Sympycnus pulicarius, S. annulipes, S. cinerellus and S. desoutteri were examined to clear up a long-lasting taxonomic confusion. Our study revealed that they represent, together with S. pygmaeus and S. annulipes var. brunnitibialis, a single species, with S. pulicarius as the senior subjective synonym, which is redescribed in this paper. Lectotypes were designated for Dolicho...

Intraventricular tuberculoma (IVT) is extremely rare, CT and MRI patterns have been only sparsely described.  Herein, a case of intraventricular tuberculoma in a 40 year-old woman is reported.  At admission, the patient displayed malaise and was confused and deteriorated suddenly.  Brain CT and MRI findings were very similar to intraventricular meningioma.  The patient underwent surgery and tub...

14 species of the Siobla formosana species-group are revised. Three new species: Siobla jiangi Niu & Wei, sp. nov., S. parallela Niu & Wei, sp. nov., S. weiweii Niu & Wei, sp. nov. are described. Siobla rufipes Malaise, 1945 is a new synonym of S. atra Malaise, 1945. The males formerly assigned to S. atra belong to S. semipicta Malaise, 1945. The previously unknown female of Siobla rufopropodea...