PROGRAM NOTES 
MINUTES OF THE WISCONSIN ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOR THE MEETING HELD ON 
MAY 7, 1974 
The May meeting of the Wisconsin Entomological Society was called to order by 
President Jim Mertins. Our guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Les Lyons, a 
visiting professor from Canada. He does research on forest pest insects. He pre- 
sented comments and slides on the damage caused by insects in northern pine forests. 
Dr. Lyons began his presentation with a restricted definition of a forest pest 
insect by saying that they are insects whose activity slows or terminates natural 
growth of the forest. He then pointed out the fact that commercial forests may be 
unnatural ecosystems and, therefore, highly susceptible to insect problems. He 
also noted that unlike farm crop pests, forest pest insects are endemic with per- 
iodic epidemic outbreaks. Therefore, studies of forest pest insects may begin when 
the insect isn't readily available. Dr. Lyons then presented slides showing var- 
ious life stages of insect pests and illustrations of damage caused by them. Examples 
shown were: Saratoga spittlebug, pine spittlebug, jack pine budworm, spruce budworm, 
white pine weevil, Ips bark beetles, pine root collar weevil, sawflies, pine tussock 
moth, and gypsy moth. 
Following the presentation by Dr. Lyons the minutes for the preceding meeting 
were approved. An announcement was made reminding Society members of the annual 
collecting trip to Bill Sieker's farm on June 30. Also a sugaring trip will be 
arranged for a date in July. Jim also announced that the Milwaukee Entomological 
Society would hold a meeting on Monday, May 13. The topic will be "Venomous Insects". 
There was no further business, so the meeting adjourned. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Glenn Esenther, Acting Secretary 
SIEKER FARM COLLECTING TRIP - JUNE 30, 1974 
The weather for this year's excursion was ideal and 38 members and other in- 
terested persons turned out for an enjoyable day. The flowers of the numerous dog- 
woods in the area were in full bloom, and proved exceptionally attractive to many 
insects, especially cerambycids, providing good collecting for those who took ad- 
vantage. Bill and his wife were, as usual, most gracious hosts and provided cooling 
lemonade for the thirsty collectors. The species reported taken are listed below; 
determinations are those of the collectors and for the most part are uncorroborated. 
Combined species list (all adults unless otherwise noted) provided by 8 members: 
Bob Borth, Les Ferge, Clyde Gorsuch, Jim Parkinson, Bill Sieker, Jim Mertins, 
Ralph Howard, and John Baker. 
Orthoptera: 
Hemiptera: 
Homoptera: 
Neuroptera: 
Blattidae - Parcoblatta sp. (eggs and adults) 
Miridae - 4 to 6 spp. (nymphs and adults) 
Nabidae - 
Neididae - 
Coreidae - 
Pentatomidae - 2 spp. 
Membracidae - 
Cicadellidae - 2 spp. 
Cercopidae - 2 spp,. 
Psyllidae - 
Chrysopidae - Chrysopa sp. 
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