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
Quaternary fossil beetles from New Zealand
Maureen Marra
Pages: 5–16
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 461 KB)

Research article
The House Dust Mite and Storage Mite fauna of New Zealand dwellings
Adrian J Pike and Kristin Wickens
Pages: 17–22
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 1.16 MB)

Research article
Sampling the invertebrate community associated with a threatened wetland plant, Sporadanthus ferrugineus, using a new design of emergence trap
Corrine M Watts, Danny Thornburrow, John Thornburrow and Raphael K Didham
Pages: 23–30
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 174 KB)

Research article
Effect of height on the use of artificial larval container habitats by Aedes notoscriptus in native forest and zoo in Wellington, New Zealand
José G. B. Derraik, David Slaney and Phil Weinstein
Pages: 31–34
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 122 KB)

Research article
Methods for rearing and observations on the life history of Ctenognathus novaezelandiae (Fairmaire) (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
Bruce A Philip and Elisabeth P. J. Burgess
Pages: 35–40
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 128 KB)

Research article
Observations on the ecology and behaviour of Ctenognathus novaezelandiae (Fairmaire) (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
Bruce A Philip and Elisabeth P. J. Burgess
Pages: 41–46
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 137 KB)

Research article
A revision of the taxonomic status of Sigara potamius and S. limnochares (Hemiptera: Corixidae), water boatmen of braided rivers in New Zealand
Thomas R. Buckley and Euan C Young
Pages: 47–58
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 316 KB)

Research article
Exploring the fourth trophic level: do hyperparasitoids influence biocontrol of a forestry pest in a native system?
Helen F. Nahrung and Michael P. Duffy
Pages: 59–66
Abstract | (Article currently unavailable)

Research article
Post-release investigations into the field host range of the gorse pod moth Cydia succedana Denis & Schiffermüller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in New Zealand
Toni M Withers, Richard L Hill, Quentin Paynter, Simon V Fowler and A. Hugh Gouley
Pages: 67–76
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 179 KB)

Research article
Patterns of host damage by the cabbage tree monophage Epiphryne verriculata Feld (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) across urban, rural and native forest habitats
Ruth J Guthrie, Jon J Sullivan and Hannah L Buckley
Pages: 77–88
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 432 KB)

Research article
Notes on Hybolasius trigonellaris Hutton from the Chatham Islands (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae)
Gillermo Kuschel and Rowen M Emberson
Pages: 89–92
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 149 KB)

Book Review
Fauna of New Zealand, 57: Apoidea (Insecta: Hymenoptera). Barry J. Donovan.
Anthony C Harris
Pages: 93–94
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 126 KB)


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