was formed with the aim to promote the profession of entomology. Now, nearly 60 years later the society has an active membership of more than 250 people from throughout New Zealand that devote their professional or personal time to understanding and disseminating knowledge of the New Zealand insect fauna.
The Entomological Society of New Zealand
Snapshots Of Entomology
The broom seed beetle, Bruchidius villosus (L.)
Introduced for biocontrol of broom, Cystisus scoparius, adult beetles are commonly found inside broom flowers. Females lay pale coloured, elongate eggs singly on the outside of green seed pods, and a single larva develops inside an individual seed. Adult beetles escape from dry, blackened pods when they dehisce in summer. This beetle also develops on tree lucerne (tagasaste) (Chamaecytisus palmensis or Cytisus proliferus).
By Pauline Syrett
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February 27, 2015
University of Canterbury MSc Scholarship in Conservation Entomology
The University of Canterbury is offering a MSc Scholarship for a position looking at the endangered endemic grasshopper Brachaspis robustus. They are seeking a keen, competent and enthusiastic student to work with Canterbury University, the Department of Conservation and Environment … Read more…
February 23, 2015
64th annual conference, 7–10 April 2015, Auckland
Registration and abstract submission are now open for the 64th annual conference of the Entomological Society of New Zealand, being held at Orakei Bay, Auckland, 7–10 April 2015. Conference fees are $350 ($450 after 12 March 2015), or $250 for … Read more…
December 16, 2013
63rd annual conference, 22–24 April 2014, Queenstown
Registration and abstract submission are now open for the 63rd annual conference of the Entomological Society of New Zealand, being held at Rydges Lakeland Resort, Queenstown, 22–24 April 2014. Conference fees are $350 ($450 after 14 March 2014), or $250 … Read more…