Dear colleagues,
I'm working on Pediculaster mesembrinae using transmission electron microscopy and I'm trying to obtain information on the internal morphology of this species. I am about sure that there are few studies on this topic until now. I have observed the pharyngeal complex (first, second and third pharynx and the following oesophagous tract) and other details. But some sensorial structures have been very interesting.
1) Solenidium. On tarsus I there are four solenidia. I have recently obtained very good sections about them in which I can see clearly the ultrastructural features. They appear chemioreceptive in function (multiporose walls, absence of the tubular body). In literature I have found only external morphological indications; only Nuzzaci and Alberti reported a TEM-picture in the recent Eriophyoid mites. Of course I have to compare this structure with those of tick multiporose sensilla. The question is: could someone indicate to me other reports? Are someone working on?
2) Trichobothrium. Many Tarsonemina have this sensilla, P. mesembrinae too. Some studies have been made on other Arthropods. About mites I know only the Alberti's paper on Oribatida. The question is: could someone indicate to me other reports? Are someone working on?
Thanks for your attention.
I'm looking forward to hearing good news for me.

Sincerely yours,

Enrico
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From:  Maria Alejandra Perotti <marpero@mdp.edu.ar>
To: Zhi-Qiang Zhang <Z.Zhang@nhm.ac.uk>
Date:  11/22/96 6:51am
Subject:  about Parasitinae

Could you (or somebody) give me an orientation about who is working in Parasitidae, particulary, Parasitinae? I have some difficulties with some identifications. Unfortunately, in Argentina, is very difficult to find some important articles or papers.  Magazines or reviews about this sort of subject are incompletes. Please, I'll be grateful for further information

Thank you very much
Kindest regards

Alejandra Perotti

Depto. Biologia
Funes 3250 3er. Piso
Univ. Nac. Mar del Plata
7600-Mar del PLata
ARGENTINA
FAX 54-23-859009

CC: AGCAN.INTERNET("acarology@nhm.ac.uk")
 

From:  Roy A Norton <ranorton@mailbox.syr.edu>
To: Red de Acarologos <acarology@nhm.ac.uk>
Date:  12/13/96 2:29pm
Subject:  R. Marcel Reeves

-- [ From: Roy A Norton * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --

R. Marcel Reeves (Moose, to his friends) succumbed to his battle with cancer and died at his home in Durham, New Hampshire on December 12.  All who knew him will grieve his loss, but celebrate the life of this kind, helpful and gentle man.
--
Roy A. Norton
State Univ. of NY
College of Environ. Sci. & Forestry
Syracuse, NY  13210   USA

email: ranorton@mailbox.syr.edu
telephone: 315 470 6752
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From:  "Dr. Ho Tze Ming" <hotm@imr.imr.gov.my>
To: AGCAN.INTERNET("acarology@nhm.ac.uk")
Date:  12/14/96 10:30am
Subject:  CONFERENCES/SHORT COURSES

I shall be most grateful for any information on international conferences and short courses which shall be held in 1997 on subjects related to Acarology.

Thank you.
 

From:  Enrico de Lillo <delillo@bibagr.uniba.it>
To: AGCAN.INTERNET("acarology@nhm.ac.uk")
Date:  12/16/96 10:33am
Subject:  Epitrimerus longitarsus (Nalepa)

I would greatly appreciate to receive copy Nalepa A., 1898 - Zur Kenntnis der Gattung Trimerus. Zool. Jahrb. Syst., 11: 405-411 on the description of Epitrimerus longitarsus (Nalepa),  by fax or otherwise by mail. Many thanks for your help.

What do you think about a possible database on Eriophyoid mites? I have one, more or less up-dated (about 3000 species and 2200 references), which is arranged in this way:

- name genus, name genus previously utilized, name species,
- type host, other hosts, host family,
- habits,
- type locality, other locality,
- notes,
- reference with original description,
- valid or not valid species,
- other references.

I am going to arrange, in collaboration with Jim Amrine (West Virginia), a complete database which could be available on CD-rom.

Any suggestions will be well accepted.

Enrico de Lillo

From:  Diana Sammataro <Sammataro.1@osu.edu>
To: AGCAN.INTERNET("acarology@nhm.ac.uk")
Date:  12/16/96 12:33pm
Subject:  Acarapis dorsalis/externis

I am trying to find samples of A. dorsalis and externis.  Eventually, I would like to extract some DNA from them.  ANyone know where I can find some?  I have looked on my bees and so far, only A. woodi.

Diana

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Can anyone give me a formula clearing mites with lacto-phenol?  I need to
mount some varroa, they are too big to fit on a slide without relaxing
them.  THanks in advance, Diana

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 1996 21:37:57 -0600
From: George Norwood <georgen@connect.net>
To: jmhi@cybercom.net
Subject: Finding and Mounting Dust Mites

hi...

I was wondering how to find and look at dust mites.  I think if I get a funnel and a lamp and heat the some vaccum cleaner dust, the mites should drop to the glass under the funnel.

What should I use to capture the mites?  Should I put alcohol in the catching glass under the funnel?

Any ideas?

George Norwood
****

I've been wondering, also, if there isn't some simple way to coax mites out.  I tried a damp piece of black aper on a couch but I dont think it worked.

Jeff May

Best Wishes for the new year.

SEASON'S GREETINGS!!!!!!! for all

Laboratorio de Artropodos:
Pablo Martinez
Jorge Marcangeli
Martin Eguaras
Liliana Monetti
Monica Oppedisano
Gustavo Velis
Alejandra Perotti

Depto. Biologia
Univ. Nac. Mar del Plata
ARGENTINA

From:  Marta Salonia Bordas <ggpsabom@lg.ehu.es>
To: acarologos <acarology@nhm.ac.uk>
Date:  12/23/96 11:18am
Subject:  Have I forgotten anyone? My excuses!

Wishing to all you an excellent and productive 1997

Have a Merry Christmas!

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  Dpto de Zoologia y Dinamica Celular Animal
  UPV-EHU

   Mis mejores deseos para Uds. en esta Navidad y el Agno Nuevo.
    Sinceramente   Dr.  Jose G. Palacios-Vargas

CC: acarologos <acarology@nhm.ac.uk>

Thank you all who replied about mounting varroa.  I am very grateful and
pleased that this is such an interesting list.  Happy holidays, and let's
have a prosperous new Year.