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Creator:: LaBonte, James R.
Abstract:: Beetle diversity and habitat associations of five prevalent riparian plant communities were examined along the lower reaches of Big Beaver Creek Research Natural Area, North Cascades National Park, Washington. These communities were defined by dominant tree species, and included Alder Swamps, Cedar-Hemlock Forests, Douglas-fir Forests, Gravel Bars, and Willow-Sedge Swamps....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF James R. LaBor for the degree of

Creator:: Klein, Terry Allen
Abstract:: The subfamily Aphrodinae is represented in the Nearctic Region by eight species contained in a single tribe, Aphrodini, and genus Aphrodes. The external and internal morphology, biology and ecology of the Nearctic members of the genus Aphrodes were investigated. Distributional evidence indicates that six of the eight species, belonging to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: criticism and patient instruction through- out the study. Sincere thanks go to Drs. James A. Kamm, Roger G

Creator:: Carmean, David
Abstract:: The known biology of Bareogonalos canadensis (Harrington) is based on literature records of six collections from three areas in the Pacific Northwest. The objective of this study was to obtain fundamental knowledge on the biology of B. canadensis, especially its distribution, abundance, and host species, as well as its potential...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: yellowjackets and their desks with me- Hugo Van de Baan, Jon Diehl, Rosalind James, Peg Brant, and Sue Haley

Creator:: Skyrm, Kimberly M.
Abstract:: Bumble bees provide vital pollination services in both native and agricultural landscapes. However, in recent years, bumble bee populations have experienced global population declines. The primary causes of these declines have been attributed to the environmental impacts of pathogens, pesticide use and habitat fragmentation. While research has examined the impacts...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Asquith, Adam
Abstract:: The genus Lopidea Uhler is revised for America north of Mexico. The relationship of Lopidea to other orthotyline genera is discussed and it is proposed that the genus Ilnacora Reuter is the sister group of Lopidea. Forty-eight species of Lopidea are recognized in North America, one of which is described...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: their perseverance in reading a taxonomic tome. I thank Dr. James McIver for sharing his knowledge of

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