A5079929208- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Research on scale insects
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Plant and animal studies
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Genetic and Environmental Crop Studies
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
- Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
South Australian Museum
1995-2025
Bionomics (Australia)
2010-2019
The University of Adelaide
1995-2005
Plant Production Research Institute
1993
Larvae of a previously unknown species gall midge were found feeding on young fruit mango, Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae), in Guangxi Autonomous Region southern China, causing severe damage to the crop. The new is named Procontarinia fructiculi Jiao, Wang, Bu Kolesik, its morphology described, basic biology given, and Cytochrome Oxidase subunit I (COI) mitochondrial gene segment sequenced compared other congeners. contains now 16 described species, each mango. All but three cause variously...
Chinese hickory, Carya cathayensis Sargent (Juglandaceae), is a tree naturally occurring and industrially grown in China for the nuts that are valued their taste nutrient content. Larvae of previously unknown species gall midge were found feeding on male female inflorescences Zhejiang Anhui Provinces eastern China, reducing pollination fruit development, causing substantial damage to nut industry. The new named Contarinia caryafloralis Jiao, Bu & Kolesik, its morphology described, basic...
Larvae of a gall midge were found feeding on the fungal rust Maravalia pterocarpi (Pucciniomycetes: Pucciniales: Chaconiaceae) infesting economically important sua tree Dalbergia tonkinensis (Fabaceae) Hainan Island, China. The adults, pupae and larvae collected, their morphology was studied segment Cytochrome Oxidase unit I (COI) mitochondrial gene sequenced. proved to be species new science that belongs genus Mycodiplosis (Diptera: Cecdiomyiidae). Comparison sequence published...
Larvae of a previously unknown species gall midge were found causing large numbers pustulate leaf galls on Peking lilac, Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis (Oleaceae), in parklands and street greenery Beijing, China. Heavily galled leaves become senescent fall off prematurely. The is named Pekinomyia syringae Jiao & Kolesik, its morphology described the COI mitochondrial gene 12S ribosomal segments are sequenced. A new genus, Kolesik (Cecidomyiinae: Lasiopteridi), erected for species....
Australian Cecidomyiidae described by Schiner (1868), Skuse (1888, 1890), Koebele (1893), Felt (1915), Edwards (1916) and Rübsaamen (1916), totalling 111 species three subgenera, are revised. Chastomera Skuse, 1888 is confirmed to be a junior synonym of Haplusia Karsch, 1878 Gonioclema Necrophlebia declared nomina dubia. Twenty-two placed genus, an additional four supertribe or subfamily, all them redescribed. The remaining synonyms Diadiplosis koebelei (Koebele, 1893) new plumbea (Skuse,...
Mitodiplosis graminis Kieffer, the only species of genus (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), was described in 1914 as causative agent an unspecified gall on pyp grass Ehrharta villosa (Poaceae) South Africa. The type specimens are presumed lost. We reared all developmental stages midge, redescribe here male and female, describe for first time gall, egg, larva pupa. Diagnosis is extended. a large thickening stem that becomes malformed does not produce flowers. Pyp environmental weed Australia New...
Callistemon (Myrtaceae) is a plant genus native to Australia with many cultivars grown as ornamentals worldwide. Several orange larvae of an undescribed gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) were found feeding within vegetative buds viminalis plants in production greenhouse Victoria, Australia. Infested stopped their development and, following the departure larvae, turned necrotic. Pupation took place soil. Young potted infested and severely retarded overall growth. The new species described...
Abstract Two new species of gall midges are described whose larvae feed on the small morphotype Guinea grass Megathyrsus maximus in Africa. Arabukodiplosis basalis Kolesik, gen. et sp. nov. causes galls at base plant's crown Kenya and vesicaria blister stems South Africa Kenya. Description morphology sequence a fragment COI mitochondrial gene insects provided. A genus is erected to contain two species. belongs supertribe Cecidomyiidi its closest relative Mitodiplosis Kieffer, 1914, an...
ABSTRACT Cultivar differences in root elongation under B toxic conditions were observed barley ( Hordeum vulgare L.). A significant increase the length and width of meristematic zone (RMZ) was Sahara 3771 (B tolerant) when it grown excessive concentration, compared to at adequate supply. This coincided with an cell numbers (MZ), whereas a decrease no effect on MZ Clipper intolerant) accompanied by numbers, but individual cells present along MZ. Excessive concentrations led significantly...
Parenchyma cells from the inner mesocarp of a grape berry (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Chardonnay) were visualised in three-dimensions within whole mount cleared, stained tissue using confocal laser scanning microscopy and digital image reconstruction. The was fixed, bisected longitudinally, cleared methyl salicylate, with safranin O mounted salicylate. Optical slices collected at 1.0 µm intervals to depth 150 µm. Neighbouring z-series joined post-collection double field-of-view. Attenuation...
Abstract Two new species of Pseudasphondylia Monzen, 1955 are described and the first records this genus in Australia for plant families Myrtaceae Chenopodiaceae. melanopileus sp. nov. forms inconspicuous galls on fruits Melaleuca ericifolia (Myrtaceae) southern Victoria. nitrariaceia causes semi‐woody inflorescences Chenopodium nitrariaceum (Chenopodiaceae) is widespread low‐rainfall regions south‐eastern Australia. Descriptions adults immature stages DNA sequences cytochrome oxidase unit I...
Abstract. Thirteen species of Australian acacias are invasive plants in agricultural and native vegetation areas South Africa. Biological control programmes for Africa have been implemented aimed at suppressing reproductive vigour and, some cases, vegetative growth these weeds. Gall‐forming midges under consideration as potential biological agents Entomological surveys southern Australia found a diverse cecidomyiid fauna associated with the buds, flowers fruits Acacia species. Nine new...
Positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) of α7 nAChRs can have different properties with respect to their effects on channel kinetics. Type I PAMs amplify peak response acetylcholine but do not appear influence desensitization kinetics, whereas II both increase and delay receptor desensitization. Both are reported in literature, there limited reports describing structure-kinetic profile relationships. Here, we report a novel class compounds either or behavior that be tuned by the relative...
The musical performance of clarinet reeds made from Arundo donax stems was assessed by two experienced clarinettists, and the anatomy studied using confocal laser scanning microscopy to determine relationship between anatomical characteristics performance. Statistically significant differences musically good poor were found in cortical vascular bundles. Good associated with a high proportion bundles continuous fibre rings, low xylem phloem. Significant these also originating cultivated...
Abstract A cecidomyiid that feeds on developing seeds in the inflorescences of New Zealand tussock grasses Chionochloa australis, C. conspicua, crassiuscula, C.flavescens, macra, oreophila, pallens, rigida, rubra, spiralis and teretifolia is formally described from pallens. The new species, named Eucalyptodiplosis chionochloae Kolesik, most ubiquitous flower feeders Chionochloa. Its larvae do not form galls but feed autumn, overwinter as diapausing inside floret, pupate then rapidly eclose...
Abstract Procontarinia pustulata sp. n. is described from northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. Larvae feed on mango Mangifera indica causing blister‐like galls leaves. The new species pupates in the soil. genus Kieffer & Cecconi contains 15 named several unnamed species, all of which mango, with being pests cultivated worldwide. differs its congeners morphology gall anatomy as well DNA sequence COI. A simple technique presented for rearing soil‐pupating midges tropical region.
Six species of gall midge are described from Australian acacias. Asphondylia bursicola Kolesik sp.n. and A. occidentalis form galls on fruit; germinis sp.n., pilogerminis glabrigerminis induce severe deformation flower buds; acaciae causes both fruit buds. Galled buds do not produce flowers, galled no or undeveloped seeds. Host ranges the new comprise between two eight acacia hosts. Larval, pupal male morphology, together with phylogenetic analyses a 410-bp fragment mitochondrial cytochrome...
Abstract Two new species of gall midge associated with two distinct galls on the succulent creeping shrub Sarcocornia quinqueflora are described from salt marshes in south‐eastern Australia. The infestations caused by hinder growth S. , seeds which major food critically endangered orange‐bellied parrot Neophema chrysogaster. Asphondylia floriformis sp. n. Veenstra‐Quah & Kolesik transforms leaf segments into flower‐like galls, whereas sarcocorniae produces simple swellings branches. Both...