NZ Entomologist

Scientific Editor: Mr John Charles     |     Managing and Production Editor: Dr Shaun Forgie

The New Zealand Entomologist is a refereed journal that publishes articles by New Zealand entomologists and papers that are of significance to New Zealand entomology in all its aspects, including arachnids and other terrestrial arthropods. It is the official publication of the Entomological Society of New Zealand (Inc.). The Weta is the Society's news bulletin containing articles on entomological observations, techniques, reviews, and events.

Digitisation of the New Zealand Entomologist was initiated by S. M. Pawson and R. K. Didham. Funding was provided by the Terrestrial and Freshwater Biodiversity Information System (TFBIS).


  Current Issue:
Research article
Long-distance movement of New Zealand flower thrips (Thrips obscuratus Crawford) (Thysanoptera:Thripidae) into Central Otago orchards
G.F. McLaren, S. Reid and K.M. Colhoun
Pages: 5–13
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 641 KB)

Research article
Agromyzidae (Diptera) from Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
Mitsuhiro Saskawa
Pages: 14–16
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 260 KB)

Research article
The New Zealand native bee Leioproctus (Leioproctus) otautahi Donovan (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Colletidae) is synonymous with Leioproctus (Leioproctus) launcestonensis (Cockerell) from Australia
Barry J. Donovan and Glynn V. Maynard
Pages: 17–18
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 226 KB)

Research article
The Corticaria-formicaephila group from New Zealand (Coleoptera: Latridiidae: Corticariinae)
Hans-Peter Reike
Pages: 19–29
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 3.4 MB)

Research article
The efficacy of baited and live capture pitfall traps in collecting large-bodied forest carabids
David S. Seldon and Jacqueline R. Beggs
Pages: 30–37
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 757 KB)

Research article
Container-inhabiting Monopelopia larvae (Diptera: Chironomidae: Tanypodinae) newly recorded in New Zealand
Tanya J. Blakely, Peter S. Cranston and Michael J. Winterbourn
Pages: 38–42
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 1.2 MB)

Research article
A preliminary survey of the insects collected using mushroom baits in native and exotic New Zealand woodlands
Simon Hodge, Steve A. Marshall, Hugh Oliver, Jo Berry, John Marris and Ian Andrew
Pages: 43–54
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 390 KB)

Research article
Phenology and management of noctuids attacking apple in Central Otago, New Zealand
C. Howard Wearing, Kate Colhoun, Bernie Attfield and Ross R. Marshall
Pages: 55–67
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 2.5 MB)

Research article
Twenty years of Argentine ants in New Zealand: past research and future priorities for applied management
Darran F. Ward, Chris Green, Richard, J. Harris, Stephen Hartley, Phil J. Lester, Margaret C. Stanley, D. Max Suckling and Richard J. Toft
Pages: 68–78
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 1 MB)

Research article
Aspects of nutrition and oviposition in the endemic rockpool mosquito Opifex fuscus Hutton (Diptera: Culicidae)
Amy E. Snell, Rochelle L. Knox and Rachel P. Cane
Pages: 79–83
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 287 KB)

Research article
Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and their natural enemies in New Zealand vineyards from 1993-2009
J.G. Charles, V.A. Bell, P.L. Lo, L.M. Cole and A. Chhagan
Pages: 84–91
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 335 KB)

Research article
A review of New Zealand's deliberately introduced bee fauna: current status and potential impacts.
B.G. Howlett and B.J. Donovan
Pages: 92–101
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 385 KB)

Research article
Successful survey for a poorly-known weta, Hemiandrus sp. 1 (Orthoptera: Anostostomatidae), based on a GIS-generated environmental envelope.
Francine H.C. Muckle and Warren Chinn
Pages: 102–108
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 2.2 MB)

Research article
Relocation and establishment of nesting populations of the native bee Leioproctus huakiwi Donovan (Hymenoptera: Colletidae).
Barry J. Donovan, Bradley G. Howlett and Melanie K. Walker
Pages: 109–113
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 283 KB)

Research article
Xantholinini of the Australasian Region (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae). III. Description of Otagonia nunni n.sp. and new records from New Zealand
Arnaldo Bordoni
Pages: 114–117
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 351 KB)

Research article
Tepakiphasma ngatikuri, a new genus and species of stick insect (Phasmatodea) from the Far North of New Zealand
Thomas R. Buckley and Sven Bradler
Pages: 118–126
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 2.9 MB)


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