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M Alma Alma Solis
Systematic Entomology Laboratory
Research Entomologist

Phone: (202) 633-4573
Fax: (202) 786-3141

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Projects
Systematics of Beetles, Flies, Moths and Wasps with an Emphasis on Agricultural Pests, Invasive Species, Biological Control Agents, and Food Security
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 437869

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Pacifimusotima Ko & Solis, new genus and species of the Musotiminae (Lepidoptera Crambidae) from the Federated States of Micronesia, including two newly combined species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ko, J., Solis, M.A., Lees, D., Albert, A. 2024. Pacifimusotima Ko & Solis, new genus and species of the Musotiminae (Lepidoptera Crambidae) from the Federated States of Micronesia, including two newly combined species. Zootaxa. 5497 (1):111-122. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5497.1.6.
New World Orphanostigma Guenée including a new species from Costa Rica (Lepidoptera Crambidae Spilomelinae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Cock, M.W., Janzen, D., Hallwachs, W. 2024. New World Orphanostigma Guenée including a new species from Costa Rica (Lepidoptera Crambidae Spilomelinae). Zootaxa. 5471 (3):383-390. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5471.3.8.
Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée) (Lepidoptera & #58; Crambidae) on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) (Solanaceae) in Loma Bonita, Oaxaca, México Reprint Icon - (Research Notes)
Palacios-Torres, R.E., Antonio Luis, M.C., Castaneda-Vilozola, A., Hernandez Hernandez, H., Solis, M.A. 2024. Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée) (Lepidoptera & #58; Crambidae) on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) (Solanaceae) in Loma Bonita, Oaxaca, México. Southwestern Entomologist. 49 (1):523-528. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.049.0144.
Herpetogramma stramineata (Hampson), a crambid moth a new USA Continental record - (Research Notes)
Hayden, J.E., Moore, M.R., Solis, M.A. 2024. Herpetogramma stramineata (Hampson), a crambid moth a new USA Continental record. Government Publication/Report. 62 (4):8.
First report and description of immature stages of Euzophera vinnulella Neunzig (Pyralidae Phycitinae) feeding on Ficus carica(Moraceae) in California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Gyawaly, S. 2024. First report and description of immature stages of Euzophera vinnulella Neunzig (Pyralidae Phycitinae) feeding on Ficus carica(Moraceae) in California. Journal of Lepidopterists Society. 78(2):103-108. https://doi.org/10.18473/lepi.78i2.a3.
Revision of the type species of Syllepte Hübner and other spilomeline genera recently synonymized (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Mally, R., Hayden, J.E., Nuss, M. 2023. Revision of the type species of Syllepte Hübner and other spilomeline genera recently synonymized (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Zootaxa. 343-361. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5389.3.3.
First pyraloid (Insecta, Lepidoptera) caterpillar from Dominican amber Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Leger, T., Neumann, C. 2023. First pyraloid (Insecta, Lepidoptera) caterpillar from Dominican amber. Nota Lepidopterologia. 46:145-154. https://doi.org/10.3897/nl.46.108745.
First report of Diatraea impersonatella (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) in Honduras Reprint Icon - (Research Notes)
Robles-Perez, R., Isiordia-Aquino, N., Avila-Rodriguez, B.R., Castillo-Colindres, A.A., Vejar-Cota, G., Solis, M.A., Cortez-Isiordia, K. 2024. First report of Diatraea impersonatella (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) in Honduras. Florida Entomologist. 107 (1):1-4. https://doi.org/10.1515/flaent-2024-0009.
Enhancing DNA barcode reference libraries by harvesting terrestrial arthropods at the National Museum of Natural History Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos, B., Miller Meredith, Miklasevskaja, M., Mckeown, J., Redmond, N., Coddington, J., Bird, J., Miller, S., Smith, A., Brady, S.G., Buffington, M.L., Chamorro, M.L., Dikow, T., Gates, M.W., Goldstein, P.Z., Konstantinov, A.S., Kula, R.R., Silverson, N., Solis, M.A., Naik, S., Nikolova, N., Pentinsaari, M., Prosser, S., Sones, J., Zakharov, E., Dewaard, J.R. 2023. Enhancing DNA barcode reference libraries by harvesting terrestrial arthropods at the National Museum of Natural History. Biodiversity Data Journal. 11:1-17. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.11.e100904.
The identity of Argyria lacteella (Fabricius, 1794) (Lepidoptera, Pyraloidea, Crambinae), synonyms, and related species using morphology and DNA capture in type specimens Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landry, B., Bilat, J., Hayden, J.E., Solis, M.A., Lees, D., Alvarez, N., Leger, T., Gauthier, J. 2023. The identity of Argyria lacteella (Fabricius, 1794) (Lepidoptera, Pyraloidea, Crambinae), synonyms, and related species using morphology and DNA capture in type specimens. ZooKeys. 1146:1-42. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1146.96099.
Cacotherapia Dyar (Pyralidae: Galleriinae) at the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.: Type images and lectotype designations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A. 2022. Cacotherapia Dyar (Pyralidae: Galleriinae) at the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.: Type images and lectotype designations. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 124(2):346-358. https://doi.org/ 10.4289/0013-8797.124.2.346.
Global Nepticulidae, Opostegidae, and Tischeriidae (Lepidoptera): temporal dynamics of species descriptions and their authors Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dobrynina, V., Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Solis, M.A., Baryshnikova, S., Shin, Y. 2022. Global Nepticulidae, Opostegidae, and Tischeriidae (Lepidoptera): temporal dynamics of species descriptions and their authors. Zootaxa. 5099 (4):450-474. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5099.4.2.
The South American Rheumaptera mochica (Dognin, 1904) (Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Larentiinae), illuminated after more than a century of anonymity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vargas, H., Solis, M.A., Vargas-Ortiz, M. 2022. The South American Rheumaptera mochica (Dognin, 1904) (Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Larentiinae), illuminated after more than a century of anonymity. ZooKeys. 1085:129-143. https://doi.org/10.3897/Zookeys.1085.76868.
Documenting leaf-mining trumpet moths (Tischeriidae): new Neotropical Coptotriche and Astrotischeria species, with notes on Sapindaceae as a host-plant family Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Remeikis, A., Fernandez-Alonso, J.L., Baryshnikova, S., Solis, M.A. 2021. Documenting leaf-mining trumpet moths (Tischeriidae): new Neotropical Coptotriche and Astrotischeria species, with notes on Sapindaceae as a host-plant family. Zootaxa. 5047(3):300-320. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5047.3.4.
The undiscovered frontier of aquatic moth caterpillars on river weeds - (Other)
Bethin, J., Solis, M.A., Philbrick, C.T., Krell, R.K. 2021. The undiscovered frontier of aquatic moth caterpillars on river weeds. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 63(3):143-146.
Screening aids for Cydalima perspectalis, the box tree moth, an invasive species new to the U.S - (Other)
Young, J., Passoa, S.C., Solis, M.A. 2021. Screening aids for Cydalima perspectalis, the box tree moth, an invasive species new to the U.S. World Wide Web. For Internal & State Collaborator Distribution: USDA-APHIS.
In pursuit of the smallest Lepidoptera in the world - (Other)
Stonis, J.R., Solis, M.A. 2021. In pursuit of the smallest Lepidoptera in the world. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 63(2):97.
Diatraea postlineella Schaus (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from Guatemala; molecular identity and host plant Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Scheffer, S.J., Lewis, M.L., Rendon, P. 2021. Diatraea postlineella Schaus (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from Guatemala; molecular identity and host plant. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 123(3):638-651. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.123.3.637.
Meet Lepidopterist Alma Solis - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2021. Meet Lepidopterist Alma Solis. Electronic Publication. www.https://biodiversity.utexas.edu/news/entry/meet-lepidopterist-alma-solis.
Diagnostics of Manitisheria gen. nov., an Old-World genus of leaf-mining Tischeriidae, composed of new species and species formerly in Tischeria Zeller Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Solis, M.A., Monro, A.K. 2021. Diagnostics of Manitisheria gen. nov., an Old-World genus of leaf-mining Tischeriidae, composed of new species and species formerly in Tischeria Zeller. Zootaxa. 4964(2):251-287. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4964.2.2.
First records of Lepidoptera damaging Macadamia integrifolia (Proteaceae) fruits in Guatemala Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez-Guillen, G., Gomez Ruiz, J., Brown, J., Cruz-Lopez, L., Metz, M., Solis, M.A. 2021. First records of Lepidoptera damaging Macadamia integrifolia (Proteaceae) fruits in Guatemala. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 123(2):341-349. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.123.2.341.
Diagnostics and updated catalogue of Oriental Pseudopostega (Opostegidae), including the matrona species group with a new, extralimital species discovered in the Mediterranean Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J., Remeikis, A., Solis, M.A., Karsholt, O. 2021. Diagnostics and updated catalogue of Oriental Pseudopostega (Opostegidae), including the matrona species group with a new, extralimital species discovered in the Mediterranean. Zootaxa. 4933 (3):341-360. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4933.3.3.
What are the smallest moths (Lepidoptera) in the world? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J., Remeikis, A., Diskus, A., Svetlana, B., Solis, M.A. 2021. What are the smallest moths (Lepidoptera) in the world?. European Journal of Taxonomy. 4942(2):296-289. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4942.2.8.
New leaf-mining Nepticulidae: potential pests of aromatic Lamiaceae plants from equatorial Andes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Fernandez-Alonso, J.L., Remeikis, A., Solis, M.A. 2021. New leaf-mining Nepticulidae: potential pests of aromatic Lamiaceae plants from equatorial Andes. Zootaxa. 4926(3):363-382. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4926.3.3.
President’s Letter, The Lepidopterists’ Society, 2019-2021 - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2020. President’s Letter, The Lepidopterists’ Society, 2019-2021. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 62 (4):168-172.
Hidden Jewel: Cryptocosma Lederer (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae), its transfer to the Glaphyriinae, and the synonymy of Guyanymphula Heppner Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Philips-Rodriguez, E. 2021. Hidden Jewel: Cryptocosma Lederer (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae), its transfer to the Glaphyriinae, and the synonymy of Guyanymphula Heppner. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 123(1):217-229. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.123.1.217.
Exotic Neotropical Tischeriidae (Lepidoptera) and their host plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Remeikis, A., Solis, M.A., Katinas, L. 2020. Exotic Neotropical Tischeriidae (Lepidoptera) and their host plants. ZooKeys. 970:117-158.
Asturodes Amsel (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae): Three new species from the Western Hemisphere and foodplant records from Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Philips-Rodriguez, E., Hallwachs, W., Dapkey, T., Janzen, D.H. 2020. Asturodes Amsel (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae): Three new species from the Western Hemisphere and foodplant records from Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(1):147-171.
Minimalist revision and description of 411 new species in 11 subfamilies of Costa Rican braconid parasitic wasps, including host records Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharkey, M.J., Janzen, D.H., Hallwachs, W., Chapman, E., Smith, M.A., Dapkey, T., Brown, A., Ratnasungham, S., Naik, S., Manjunath, R., Perez, K., Milton, M., Hebert, P., Shaw, S., Kittel, R.N., Solis, M.A., Metz, M., Goldstein, P.Z., Brown, J.W., Quicke, D., Van Achterberg, C., Brown, B.V., Burns, J. 2020. Minimalist revision and description of 411 new species in 11 subfamilies of Costa Rican braconid parasitic wasps, including host records. ZooKeys. 4810(1):45-64. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4810.1.2.
Dishkeya gen. nov., a New-World endemic genus of leaf-mining Tischeriidae, transferred from Tischeria Zeller Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Solis, M.A. 2020. Dishkeya gen. nov., a New-World endemic genus of leaf-mining Tischeriidae, transferred from Tischeria Zeller. Biologija. 66(3):123-135.
A new species of Haimbachia Dyar (Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Crambinae) feeding on Spartina Schreb. (Spartinaceae) from Argentina Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Canepuccia, A.D., Farina, J.L., Iribame, O.O. 2020. A new species of Haimbachia Dyar (Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Crambinae) feeding on Spartina Schreb. (Spartinaceae) from Argentina. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(4):916-928.
Opostegidae (Lepidoptera) of the Americas: updated catalogue with diagnostics of species groups and descriptions of new species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Remeikis, A., Diskus, A., Vargas, S.A., Solis, M.A. 2020. Opostegidae (Lepidoptera) of the Americas: updated catalogue with diagnostics of species groups and descriptions of new species. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(4):929-972.
Archernis humilis (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) rediscovered feeding on skunk vine (Paederia foetida L.) in southeast Asia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Pratt, P.D., Makinson, J., Purcell, M.F., Rayamajhi, M.B., Mattison, E.D., Mally, R. 2020. Archernis humilis (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) rediscovered feeding on skunk vine (Paederia foetida L.) in southeast Asia. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(3):732-749. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.122.3.732.
Diagnostics and updated catalogue of Acalyptris Meyrick, the second largest genus of Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera) in the Americas Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Remeikis, A., Vargas, S., Solis, M.A. 2020. Diagnostics and updated catalogue of Acalyptris Meyrick, the second largest genus of Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera) in the Americas. Zootaxa. 4748(2):201-247.
American Tischeriidae (Lepidoptera) species from the collection of the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Remeikis, A., Diskus, A., Davis, D.R., Solis, M.A. 2020. American Tischeriidae (Lepidoptera) species from the collection of the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(3):485-505.
A new leaf-mining pest of guava, Hesperolyra guajavifoliae sp. n., with comments on the diagnostics of the endemic Neotropical genus Hesperolyra van Nieukerken (Lepidoptera, Nepticulidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Remeikis, A., Diskus, A., Orlovskyte, S., Vargas, S., Solis, M.A. 2019. A new leaf-mining pest of guava, Hesperolyra guajavifoliae sp. n., with comments on the diagnostics of the endemic Neotropical genus Hesperolyra van Nieukerken (Lepidoptera, Nepticulidae). ZooKeys. 900:87-110. http;10.3897/zookeys.900.46332.
Eiphosoma dentator (Fabricius) (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), first report as a parasitoid of cactus-feeding Loxomorpha flavidissimalis Grote (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in northeastern Mexico Reprint Icon - (Research Notes)
Gaona-Garcia, G., Vanoye-Eligio, V., Lara-Villalon, M., Ruiz-Cancino, E., Sanchez-Ramos, G., Solis, M.A. 2019. Eiphosoma dentator (Fabricius) (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), first report as a parasitoid of cactus-feeding Loxomorpha flavidissimalis Grote (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in northeastern Mexico. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(2):515-518.
A new species of Eoreuma Ely (Crambidae: Crambinae) feeding on sugarcane from Colombia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Osoria-Mejia, P., Sarmiento-Naizaque, Z., Barreto-Triana, N. 2020. A new species of Eoreuma Ely (Crambidae: Crambinae) feeding on sugarcane from Colombia. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(2):471-481.
A new pyraloid moth species of Sufetula Walker (Crambidae) feeding on pineapple, Ananas comosus (L.) (Bromeliaceae) from Costa Rica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Hayden, J.E., Vargas, S.F., Gonzalez, F., Sanabria, U.C., Gulbronson, C. 2019. A new pyraloid moth species of Sufetula Walker (Crambidae) feeding on pineapple, Ananas comosus (L.) (Bromeliaceae) from Costa Rica. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 121(3):497-510.
First report of range expansion of the cactus webworm, Loxomorpha flavidissimalis (Grote) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae) to Central Mexico and Central Texas, USA Reprint Icon - (Research Notes)
Gonzalez-Hermandez, A., Lopez-Martinez, V., Solis, M.A., Guillen-Sanchez, D., Burgos-Solorio, A. 2019. First report of range expansion of the cactus webworm, Loxomorpha flavidissimalis (Grote) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae) to Central Mexico and Central Texas, USA. Florida Entomologist. 102(3):638-641. 4. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.102.0329.
Identity and first report of the four-spotted moth, Palpita quadristigmalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), as a pest of Japanese privet, Ligustrum japonicum Thunb. (Oleaceae) in Mexico Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Villegas-Lujan, R., Felipe-Victoriano, M., Keegan, K., Solis, M.A., Sanchez-Pena, S.R. 2019. Identity and first report of the four-spotted moth, Palpita quadristigmalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), as a pest of Japanese privet, Ligustrum japonicum Thunb. (Oleaceae) in Mexico. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 121(2):290-298.
A Gondwanan Concept of Simplimorpha Scoble (sensu lato): a step toward clarity in the generic diagnostics of global Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Remeikis, A., Solis, M.A. 2018. A Gondwanan Concept of Simplimorpha Scoble (sensu lato): a step toward clarity in the generic diagnostics of global Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera). Zootaxa. 4521(2):151-182.
Aquatic and semiaquatic Lepidoptera In: Aquatic Insects of North America, R. W. Merritt, K.W. Cummins, and M.B. Berg (Eds.). 5th edition - (Book / Chapter)
Solis, M.A. 2019. Aquatic and semiaquatic Lepidoptera In: Aquatic Insects of North America, R. W. Merritt, K.W. Cummins, and M.B. Berg (Eds.). 5th edition. Book Chapter. 765-789.
Two new Fabaceae-feeding Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera) from the Western Hemisphere, including a potential pest of the economically important Centrolobium Mart. ex Benth Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Solis, M.A. 2018. Two new Fabaceae-feeding Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera) from the Western Hemisphere, including a potential pest of the economically important Centrolobium Mart. ex Benth. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 120(4):842-855.
Asteraceae: host of the greatest diversity of leaf-mining Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera) in South America Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Katinas, L., Solis, M.A. 2018. Asteraceae: host of the greatest diversity of leaf-mining Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera) in South America. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 120(4):856-902.
Reassessment of known fossil Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera) with description of the oldest fossil pyraloid and of a crambid larva in Baltic amber - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heikkila, M., Simonsen, T.J., Solis, M.A. 2018. Reassessment of known fossil Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera) with description of the oldest fossil pyraloid and of a crambid larva in Baltic amber. Zootaxa. 4483(1):101-127.
Two new species of a Petrophila Guilding (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from northcentral Arizona, U.S.A Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Tuskes, P. 2018. Two new species of a Petrophila Guilding (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from northcentral Arizona, U.S.A. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 120(3):593-604. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.120.3.593.
FORWARD for "The Black Spotted Yellow Borer, Conogethes punctiferalis Guenee and allied species" - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2018. FORWARD for "The Black Spotted Yellow Borer, Conogethes punctiferalis Guenee and allied species". Springer Verlag. 347pp.
The American Brachinepticula gen. nov. and Manoneura Davis (Nepticulidae): a new generic concept based on a reinforced cathrema in the phallus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Remeikis, A., Solis, M.A. 2018. The American Brachinepticula gen. nov. and Manoneura Davis (Nepticulidae): a new generic concept based on a reinforced cathrema in the phallus. Biologija. 64(2):99-128.
Ronald William Hodges, 1934-2017: Eminent Lepidopterist and Great Mentor Reprint Icon - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2018. Ronald William Hodges, 1934-2017: Eminent Lepidopterist and Great Mentor. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 120(2):466-477. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.120.2.466.
Alabagrus Enderlein (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae) species of Costa Rica, with an emphasis on specimens reared from caterpillars in Area de Conservación Guanacaste - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharkey, M.J., Meierotto, S., Chapman, E., Janzen, D.H., Hallwachs, W., Dapkey, T., Solis, M.A. 2018. Alabagrus Enderlein (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae) species of Costa Rica, with an emphasis on specimens reared from caterpillars in Area de Conservación Guanacaste. Contributions in Science. 526:31-180.
Aquatic larval immatures of two acentropines, Usingeriessa onyxalis (Hampson) and Oxyelophila callista (Forbes) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Harms, N.E., Philipps-Rodriguez, E., Scheffer, S.J., Lewis, M.L., Metz, M. 2018. Aquatic larval immatures of two acentropines, Usingeriessa onyxalis (Hampson) and Oxyelophila callista (Forbes) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 120(1):180-195.
The American species of the genus Glaucolepis Braun, 1917 (Neotrifurcula van Nieukerken, syn. nov.) (Lepidoptera: Nepticulidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Remeikis, A., Diskus, A., Solis, M.A. 2017. The American species of the genus Glaucolepis Braun, 1917 (Neotrifurcula van Nieukerken, syn. nov.) (Lepidoptera: Nepticulidae). Zootaxa. 4338(3):489-506.
The Diatraea complex (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Colombia’s Cauca River Valley: identity, distribution, and parasitoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vargas, G., Latra, L., Ramirez, G.D., Solis, M.A. 2018. The Diatraea complex (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Colombia’s Cauca River Valley: identity, distribution, and parasitoids. Neotropical Entomology. 47:395-402.
The navel orangeworm, Amyelois transtilla (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) discovered in northeastern Mexico feeding on Sapindaceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lara-Villalon, M., Vanoye-Eligio, V., Solis, M.A., Sanchez-Ramos, G., Chacon-Hermandez, J. 2017. The navel orangeworm, Amyelois transtilla (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) discovered in northeastern Mexico feeding on Sapindaceae. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 119(4):601-604.
A new phycitine moth (Vorapourouma basseti, Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) from Panama feeding on Pourouma Aubl. (Urticaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Neunzig, H.H. 2017. A new phycitine moth (Vorapourouma basseti, Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) from Panama feeding on Pourouma Aubl. (Urticaceae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 119(3):464-470.
Order Lepidoptera - (Book / Chapter)
Graca, M.B., Solis, M.A. 2018. Order Lepidoptera. Academic Press. 325-337.
Another new Lygodium-boring species of the musotimine genus Siamusotima (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Pratt, P.D., Makinson, J., Zonneveld, R., Lake, E.C. 2017. Another new Lygodium-boring species of the musotimine genus Siamusotima (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from China. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 119(3):471-480.
Overview: tympanal organs of Pyraloidea adults (Insecta: Lepidoptera) - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2017. Overview: tympanal organs of Pyraloidea adults (Insecta: Lepidoptera). World Wide Web. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkbmLVCW0Cj8PP6YEb51sNqOu6wtzQyYp.
Identification to Lepidoptera Superfamily-under the microscope (Insecta) - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2017. Identification to Lepidoptera Superfamily-under the microscope (Insecta) . World Wide Web. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkbmLVCW0Cj8PP6YEb51sNqOu6wtzQyYp.
Overview: Identification characters of Lepidoptera eggs (Insecta) - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2017. Overview: Identification characters of Lepidoptera eggs (Insecta). World Wide Web. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkbmLVCW0Cj8PP6YEb51sNqOu6wtzQyYp.
Overview: Pyraloidea adults (Insecta: Lepidoptera) - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2017. Overview: Pyraloidea adults (Insecta: Lepidoptera). World Wide Web. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkbmLVCW0Cj8PP6YEb51sNqOu6wtzQyYp.
Overview: Pyraloidea larvae (Insecta: Lepidoptera) - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2017. Overview: Pyraloidea larvae (Insecta: Lepidoptera). World Wide Web. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkbmLVCW0Cj8PP6YEb51sNqOu6wtzQyYp.
D. mordor and D. galapagensis, new species, in the Spilomelinae of the Galapagos Island, Ecuador - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landry, .B., Solis, M.A. 2017. D. mordor and D. galapagensis, new species, in the Spilomelinae of the Galapagos Island, Ecuador. Revue Suisse de Zoologie. 123(2):315-399.
Host plant associated genetic divergence of two Diatraea spp. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) stemborers on novel crop plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Joyce, A.L., Sermeno, J., Cervantes, L.S., Paniagua, M.R., Scheffer, S.J., Solis, M.A. 2016. Host plant associated genetic divergence of two Diatraea spp. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) stemborers on novel crop plants. Ecology and Evolution. 6:8632-8644. doi: 10.002/ece3.2541.
The first record of Baccharis L. (Asteraceae) as a host-plant genus for Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera), with description of new Stigmella species from South America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonis, J.R., Diskus, A., Remeikis, A., Davis, D.R., Solis, M.A., Cumbicus, T. 2016. The first record of Baccharis L. (Asteraceae) as a host-plant genus for Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera), with description of new Stigmella species from South America. Zootaxa. 4136:101-128. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4136.1.4.
First record of Duponchelia fovealis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in South America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zawadneak, M.C., Barboza, G.R., Chapaval, P.I., Schuber, J.M., Santos, B., Poltronieri, A.S., Solis, M.A. 2016. First record of Duponchelia fovealis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in South America. Idesia. 34:91-95. doi:10.4067/S0718-34292016000300011.
An illustrative guide to the identification of the known species of Diatraea Guilding (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Crambinae) based on genitalia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Metz, M. 2016. An illustrative guide to the identification of the known species of Diatraea Guilding (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Crambinae) based on genitalia. ZooKeys. 565:73-121 doi: 10.3897/zookeys.565.6797.
The cactus webworm, Loxomorpha flavidissimalis (Grote, 1878) (Pyraloidea, Crambidae): its distribution and a potential pest in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lara-Villalon, M., Solis, M.A., Sanchez-Ramos, G., Mora-Olivo, A. 2016. The cactus webworm, Loxomorpha flavidissimalis (Grote, 1878) (Pyraloidea, Crambidae): its distribution and a potential pest in Mexico. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 118:109-114. doi: 10.4289/0013-8797.118.1.109.
Annotated check list of the Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera) of America North of Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scholtens, B.G., Solis, M.A. 2015. Annotated check list of the Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera) of America North of Mexico. ZooKeys. 535:1-132.
A new cryptic species of Diatraea (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Crambinae) feeding on eastern gama grass and a novel host association with a braconid (Hymenoptera) in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Metz, M., Scheffer, S.J., Lewis, M.L., Kula, R.R., Springer, T.L. 2015. A new cryptic species of Diatraea (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Crambinae) feeding on eastern gama grass and a novel host association with a braconid (Hymenoptera) in the United States. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. DOI:10.1093/aesa/sav049.
First record of Ectomyelois muriscis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on physic nut (Jatropha curcas), a biofuel plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gomez, R.J., Lopez, G.G., Barrera, J.F., Solis, M.A., Zamarripa, C.A. 2015. First record of Ectomyelois muriscis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on physic nut (Jatropha curcas), a biofuel plant. Biomass and Bioenergy. 75:150-154.
Common Pyraloidea species of Dominica - (Research Notes)
Solis, M.A. 2015. Common Pyraloidea species of Dominica. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 57(2):74-76.
Geographic population structure of the sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis (F.) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), in the southern United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Joyce, A.L., White, W.H., Nuessly, G.S., Solis, M.A., Scheffer, S.J., Lewis, M.L., Medina, R.F. 2014. Geographic population structure of the sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis (F.) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), in the southern United States. PLoS One. 9(10):1-10.
Geographic population structure of the sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis (F.)(Lepidoptera: Crambidae), in the southern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Joyce, A.L., White, W.H., Nuessly, G.S., Solis, M.A., Scheffer, S.J., Lewis, M.L., Medina, R.F. 2014. Geographic population structure of the sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis (F.)(Lepidoptera: Crambidae), in the southern United States . PLoS One. 9(10): e11036. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0110036.
Reed Watkins: A Passion for Plume Moths - (Popular Publication)
Silverson, N.J., Solis, M.A. 2014. Reed Watkins: A Passion for Plume Moths. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 56(3):142-144.
Ron Leuschner donates over 11,000 specimens of Pyraloidea to the National Museum of Natural History - (Popular Publication)
Silverson, N., Solis, M.A. 2014. Ron Leuschner donates over 11,000 specimens of Pyraloidea to the National Museum of Natural History. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 56(4):174-175.
Evidence of sexual selection in Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae): correlation of female moth genitalia and Solanaceae host fruit size Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz, A.E., Gonzales, R., Solis, M.A., Saldamando-Benjumea, C.I. 2015. Evidence of sexual selection in Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae): Correlation of female moth genitalia and Solanaceae host fruit size. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 108(3):272-281.
Review of Apanteles sensu stricto (Hymenoptera: Braconidae, Microgastrinae) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste, northwestern Costa Rica, with keys to all described species from Mesoamerica Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fernandez-Triana, J.L., Whitfield, J.B., Rodriguez, J.J., Smith, M.A., Janzen, D.H., Hallwachs, W., Hajibabaei, M., Burns, J., Solis, M.A., Brown, J.W., Cardinal, S., Goulet, H., Hebert, P.N. 2014. Review of Apanteles sensu stricto (Hymenoptera: Braconidae, Microgastrinae) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste, northwestern Costa Rica, with keys to all described species from Mesoamerica. ZooKeys. 383:1-565.
New North American Chrysauginae (Pyralidae) described by Cashatt (1968) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Cashatt, E.D., Scholtens, B.G. 2013. New North American Chrysauginae (Pyralidae) described by Cashatt (1968). ZooKeys. 344:55-71.
First record of Diatraea tabernella in the Cauca River Valley of Colombia - (Research Notes)
Vargas, G., Lastra, A.L., Solis, M.A. 2013. First record of Diatraea tabernella in the Cauca River Valley of Colombia. Florida Entomologist. 96(3):1198-1201.
Phylogenetic Systematics of Schacontia Dyar with a description of eight new species (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goldstein, P.Z., Metz, M., Solis, M.A. 2013. Phylogenetic Systematics of Schacontia Dyar with a description of eight new species (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). ZooKeys. 291:27-81.
A new species of Palpita (Crambidae, Spilomelinae) from the coastal plains of southeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sulivan, J.B., Solis, M.A. 2013. A new species of Palpita (Crambidae, Spilomelinae) from the coastal plains of southeastern United States. Zootaxa. 264:3-9.
Nomenclatural Benchmarking: The roles of digital typification and telemicroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wheeler, Q.D., Bourgoin, T., Coddington, J., Gostony, T., Hamilton, A., Kelley, A., Larimer, R., Polaszek, A.P., Schauff, M.E., Solis, M.A. 2012. Nomenclatural Benchmarking: The roles of digital typification and telemicroscopy. ZooKeys. 209:193-202.
DNA barcoding and morphology reveal three cryptic species of Anania (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Pyraustinae) in North America, all distinct from their European counterpart - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Z., Landry, J.F., Handfield, L., Zhang, Y., Solis, M.A., Handfield, D., Scholtens, B.G., Mutanen, M., Nuss, M., Herbert, P.N. 2012. DNA barcoding and morphology reveal three cryptic species of Anania (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Pyraustinae) in North America, all distinct from their European counterpart. Systematic Entomology. 37:686-705.
A molecular phylogeny for the pyraloid moths (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea) and its implications for higher-level classification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Regier, J.C., Mitter, C.E., Solis, M.A., Hayden, J.E., Landry, B., Nuss, M., Simonsen, T.J. 2012. A molecular phylogeny for the pyraloid moths (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea) and its implications for higher-level classification. Systematic Entomology. 37:635-656.
Mapping the Biosphere: exploring species to understand the origin, organization, and sustainability of biodiversity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wheeler, Q.D., Knapp, S., Stevenson, D.W., Stevenson, J.W., Raven, P.H., Wilson, E.O., Woolley, J.B., Solis, M.A. 2012. Mapping the Biosphere: exploring species to understand the origin, organization, and sustainability of biodiversity. Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 10(1):1-20.
A provisional annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Honduras - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, J.Y., Matthews, D.L., Warren, A.D., Solis, M.A., Harvey, D.J., Gentili-Poole, P., Emmel, T.C., Covell, Jr., C.V. 2012. A provisional annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Honduras. Insecta Mundi. 0205:1-72.
Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée)(Lepidoptera: Crambidae), an insect pest of Neotropical solanaceous fruits - (Book / Chapter)
Diaz, A.E., Solis, M.A., Kondo, T.D. 2013. Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée)(Lepidoptera: Crambidae), an insect pest of Neotropical solanaceous fruits. In: Pena,J., editor. Potential Invasive Pests of Agricultural Crops. London, United Kingdom: CABI. p. 464.
Apuntes sobre la distribución geográfica de Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) en Colombia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz, A.E., Solis, M.A., Brochero, H.L. 2011. Apuntes sobre la distribución geográfica de Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) en Colombia. Revista Colombiana de Entomologia. 37(1):73-78.
Order Lepidoptera Linnaeus, 1758. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nieukerken, V., Kaila, L., Kitching, I., Kristensen, N., Lees, D., Mitter, C., Solis, M.A., Brown, J.W. 2011. Order Lepidoptera Linnaeus, 1758. Zootaxa. 3148:212-221.
Reassignment of four species currently in Herpetogramma Lederer (Spilomelinae) to Pyraustinae (Crambidae: Pyraloidea: Lepidoptera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A. 2011. Reassignment of four species currently in Herpetogramma Lederer (Spilomelinae) to Pyraustinae (Crambidae: Pyraloidea: Lepidoptera). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 113(2):1-10.
USDA's Systematic Entomology Laboratory (SEL): Global leadership and innovation in insect systematics - (Abstract Only)
Toward reconstructing the hyper-diverse radiation of ditrysian Lepidoptera (Insecta): initial evidence from 123 exemplars and 5 protein-coding nuclear genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitter, C., Regier, J., Davis, D., Brown, J.W., Solis, M.A. 2009. Toward reconstructing the hyper-diverse radiation of ditrysian Lepidoptera (Insecta): initial evidence from 123 exemplars and 5 protein-coding nuclear genes. BioMed Central Biology. 9:280.
First report of Ecpyrrhoerrhoe puralis (South) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Pyraustinae) in North America: a naturalized exotic pyraustine from Asia feeding on Paulownia Siebold & Zucc - (Research Notes)
Solis, M.A., Scholtens, B.G., Adams, J.K., Funk, D.H. 2010. First report of Ecpyrrhoerrhoe puralis (South) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Pyraustinae) in North America: a naturalized exotic pyraustine from Asia feeding on Paulownia Siebold & Zucc. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 64(1):33-35.
Michael Shaffer, 6th July 1936 to 23rd March 2009: A heartfelt tribute - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2009. Michael Shaffer, 6th July 1936 to 23rd March 2009: A heartfelt tribute. Electronic Publication. 3:1-3.
Integration of DNA barcoding into an ongoing inventory of complex tropical biodiversity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Janzen, D.H., Hallwachs, W., Burns, J., Solis, M.A., Woodley, N.E. 2009. Integration of DNA barcoding into an ongoing inventory of complex tropical biodiversity. Molecular Ecology Resources. 9(Suppl):1-26.
New sightings of Glyphodes onychinalis (Guenée) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Spilomelinae), a recent arrival to the United States, and description of the larva reared on oleander (Nerium sp.) in California - (Research Notes)
Solis, M.A. 2009. New sightings of Glyphodes onychinalis (Guenée) (Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Spilomelinae), a recent arrival to the United States, and description of the larva reared on oleander (Nerium sp.) in California. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 50(3-4):79-95.
Transfer of All Cybalomiinae to other Subfamilies (Crambidae: Pyraloidea: Lepidoptera: Elusia Schaus, Dichochroma Forbes, Schacontia Dyar, Cybalomia extorris Warren, and C. lojanalis Dognin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A. 2009. Transfer of All Cybalomiinae to other Subfamilies (Crambidae: Pyraloidea: Lepidoptera: Elusia Schaus, Dichochroma Forbes, Schacontia Dyar, Cybalomia extorris Warren, and C. lojanalis Dognin. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 111(2):493-504.
Situation report on US systematic biology - (Government Publication)
Chitwood, D.J., Diaz-Soltero, H., Hoberg, E.P., Miller, S., Reynolds, R., Rosenthal, B.M., Rossman, A.Y., Sitnik, M., Solis, M.A. 2008. Situation Report on US Systematic Biology. Washington, DC: Systematics Subcommittee of the Federal Interagency Committee on Invasive Terrestrial Animals and Pathogens. p. 1-55. available: http://www.itap.gov/nal_web/itap/docs/itap_report_mar23.pdf
Eugene G. Munroe (September 8, 1919-May 31, 2008) - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2009. Eugene G. Munroe (September 8, 1919-May 31, 2008). Journal of Lepidopterists Society. 63:52-57.
New host association for Mexican rice borer in Texas - (Research Notes)
Solis, M.A., Goolsby, J. 2008. New host association for Mexican rice borer in Texas. Southwestern Entomologist. 33(3):237.
Eugene Munroe: The Lepidopterist, 1919-2008 - (Other)
Solis, M.A. 2008. Eugene Munroe: The Lepidopterist, 1919-2008. The Canadian Entomologist. 40(3):139-143.
Revision of Cosmopterosis Amsel (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Glaphyriinae)Western Hemisphere with discussions on male secondary sexual characters and larval feeding on Capparis (Capparaceae) in Pyraloidea and Lepidoptera(Insecta) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Metz, M., Janzen, D. 2009. Revision of Cosmopterosis Amsel (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Glaphyriinae)Western Hemisphere with discussions on male secondary sexual characters and larval feeding on Capparis (Capparaceae) in Pyraloidea and Lepidoptera(Insecta). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 102(5):766-784.
The Gall Midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) of Hickories (Juglandaceae: Carya) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gagne, R.J., Solis, M.A. 2008. The Gall Midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) of Hickories (Juglandaceae: Carya). Memoirs of the American Entomological Society. 48:1-147.
Identity and generic placement of Phestinia costella Hampson (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae) reared on the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata (L.) R. M. King & H. Rob (Asteraceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Metz, M., Zachariades, C. 2008. Identity and generic placement of Phestinia costella Hampson (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae) reared on the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Rob. (Asteraceae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110(3):292-601.
Sitochroa palealis: a Palearctic pyraustine moth (Pyraloidea: Crambidae) newly introduced to North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Passoa, S., Balogh, G., Solis, M.A. 2008. Sitochroa palealis: a Palearctic pyraustine moth (Pyraloidea: Crambidae) newly introduced to North America. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110(2):504-515.
A new Lestodiplosine (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) preying on the avocado lace bug, Pseudacysta Perseae (Heteroptera: Tingidae) in southern Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garne, R.J., Pena, J., Agudelo, F., Solis, M.A. 2008. A new Lestodiplosine (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) preying on the avocado lace bug, Pseudacysta Perseae (Heteroptera: Tingidae) in southern Florida. Florida Entomologist. 91:43-48.
Species of Aphomia Hübner and Paralipsa Butler (Pyralidae: Galleriinae) Known to Occur in the United States and Canada and Their Associations with Stored Products and Social Hymenoptera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Metz, M. 2008. Species of Aphomia Hübner and Paralipsa Butler (Pyralidae: Galleriinae) Known to Occur in the United States and Canada and Their Associations with Stored Products and Social Hymenoptera. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110(3):679-692.
Sawflies (Hymenoptera: Symphyta) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, D.R., Solis, M.A. 2008. Sawflies (Hymenoptera: Symphyta) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:379-390.
A new species of Schizomyia (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a pest of Fernaldia pandurata (Apocynaceae) in Central America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gagne, R.J., Menjivar, R., Solis, M.A. 2008. A new species of Schizomyia (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a pest of Fernaldia pandurata (Apocynaceae) in Central America. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 110:284-291.
Phylogenetic Studies and Modern Classification of the Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera) - (Review Article)
Solis, M.A. 2007. Phylogenetic Studies and Modern Classification of the Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera). Revista Colombiana de Entomologia. 33:1-9.
A new species and species distribution records of Neoleucinodes (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae) from Colombia feeding on Solanum spp. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Diaz, A. 2007. A new species and species distribution records of Neoleucinodes (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae) from Colombia feeding on Solanum spp.. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 109(4):897-908.
REDESCRIPTION OF BETHULIA CHAMPIONELLA RAGONOT (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE: PHYCTINAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nunzig, H.H., Solis, M.A. 2006. Redescription of Bethulia Championella Ragonot (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phyctinae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108:(2)285-288.
Pyraloidea and their known hosts (Lepidoptera: Insecta) from Plummers Island - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A. 2008. Pyraloidea and their known hosts (Lepidoptera: Insecta) from Plummers Island. Bulletin of the Biological Society of Washington. 15(1):88-106.
New species of Sematoneura, Nevacolima, and Eulogia (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) from Costa Rica. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neunzig, H.H., Solis, M.A. 2006. New species of Sematoneura, Nevacolima, and Eulogia (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) from Costa Rica. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108:953-963.
AQUATIC LEPIDOPTERA - (Book / Chapter)
Solis, M.A. 2008. Aquatic Lepidoptera. In: Merritt, R.W., Cummins, K.W., and Berg, M.B., editors. Aquatic Insects of North America. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. p. 553-569.
SIAMUSOTIMA ARANEA, A NEW STEM-BORING MUSOTIMINE (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE) FROM THAILAND FEEDING ON LYGODIUM FLEXUOSUM (L.) SW. (SCHIZAEACEAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Yen, S., Goolsby, J.H., Wright, T., Pemberton, R., Winotai, A., Rimbut, S. 2005. Siamusotima aranea, a new stem-boring musotimine (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from Thailand feeding on Lygodium flexuosum (L.) SW. (Schizaeaceae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 98(6):887-895.
SYSTEMATICS OF MEXICAN STALKBORING CRAMBINE PYRALOIDEA - (Proceedings)
Solis, M.A. 2004. Systematics of mexican stalkboring crambine pyraloidea. Meeting Proceedings. 12/07/2004. 1:6-22
PRELIMINARY PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF MUSOTIMINAE (LEPIDOPTERA, CRAMBIDAE) AND THE IMPLICATIONS ON BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WEEDY FERNS - (Abstract Only)
Solis, M.A. 2004. Preliminary phylogenetic analysis of musotiminae (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) and the implications on biological control of weedy ferns. Meeting Abstract. 08/17/2004. 1:1
THE EVOLUTION OF FEEDING BEHAVIORS IN TEH PYRALOIDEA - (Abstract Only)
Solis, M.A. 2004. The evolution of feeding behaviors in teh pyraloidea. Meeting Abstract. 08/16/2004. 1:1
TAXONOMY AND IDENTIFICATION OF CACTOBLASTIS CACTORIUM - (Abstract Only)
Solis, A., Hight, S.D. 2004. Taxonomy and identification of cactoblastis cactorium. Meeting Proceedings.
Keys to immatures of the Sugarcane Borer and Neotropical Cornstalk Borer from Mexico intercepted on corn in Southeastern Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riley, D.R., Solis, M.A. 2005. Keys to immatures of the Sugarcane Borer and Neotropical Cornstalk Borer from Mexico intercepted on corn in Southeastern Texas. Southwestern Entomologist. 30(1):35-39.
TUMORIALA, A NEW NEOTROPICAL PHYCITINE GENUS (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neunzig, H.H., Solis, M.A. 2005. Tumoriala, a new neotropical phycitine genus (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 107(1):84-89
A REVIEW OF THE GENUS DIFUNDELLA (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE: PHYCITINAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neunzig, H.H., Solis, M.A. 2005. A review of the genus Difundella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 107(2):303-314
FERN-FEEDING MUSOTIMINES (CRAMBIDAE: PYRALOIDEA) FOR PRESENTATION: AT THE LEPIDOPTERISTS¿ SOCIETY MEETING, JULY 14-17, 2003, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, MD. - (Abstract Only)
Solis, M.A. 2004. Fern-feeding musotimines (crambidae: pyraloidea) for presentation: at the lepidopterists¿ society meeting, July 14-17, 2003, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Meeting Abstract.06/05/2004.1:1
ALERT: TRACKING THE CACTUS MOTH AS IT FLYS AND EATS IT WAY WESTWARD IN THE U.S. - (Popular Publication)
Solis, M.A., Hight, S.D., Gordon, D.R. 2004. Alert: tracking the cactus moth as it flys and eats it way westward in the u.s.. News of the Lepidopterist's Society. 04/01/2004. v.46:3-4
EXGUIANA, A NEW GENUS OF NEOTROPICAL PHYCITINES (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neunzig, H.H., Solis, M.A. 2004. Exguiana, a new genus of neotropical phycitines (lepidoptera: pyralidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 106: 554-563
REDISCOVERY OF THE SOUTHERN CORNSTALK BORER: A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PEST OF EASTERN GAMAGRASS AND STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Krizek, D.T., Solis, M.A., Touhey, P.A., Ritchie, J.C., Millner, P.D. 2004. Rediscovery of the southern cornstalk borer: a potentially serious pest of eastern gamagrass and strategies for mitigation. In: Randall and J.C. Burns, (eds) Proceedings of the Eastern Native Grass Symposium. North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, NC, Oct. 1-3, 2002, Omnipress, Madison, WI. p. 277-283.
PYRALOIDEA SPECIMENS LABELLED AS REBEL TYPES FROM EGYPT AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, WASHINGTON, D.C. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A. 2003. Pyraloidea specimens labelled as rebel types from egypt at the national museum of natural history, smithsonian institution, washington, d.c.. Nota Lepidopterologia. 26:59-63
DESCRIPTION AND LIFE HISTORY OF LYGOMUSOTIMA NEW GENUS, AND NEOMUSOTIMA CONSPURCATALIS (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE) FROM AUSTRALIA AND SOUTHEASTERN ASIA FEEDING ON LYGODIUM MICROPHYLLUM (SCHIZAEACEAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Yen, S., Goolsby, J.A. 2004. Description and life history of lygomusotima new genus, and neomusotima conspurcatalis (lepidoptera: crambidae) from australia and southeastern asia feeding on lygodium microphyllum (schizaeaceae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 97(1): 64-76
Maruca Vitrata (Fabricius, 1787), senior valid name for Maruca Testulalis (Geyer , 1832), a worldwide pest of leguminaceous crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A. 2003. Maruca Vitrata (Fabricius, 1787), senior valid name for Maruca Testulalis (Geyer , 1832), a worldwide pest of leguminaceous crops. Newsletter of the Brazilian Entomological Society. 28:3.
DEFENSE MECHANISMS IN PYRALIDAE AND CHOREUTIDAE: FECAL STALACTITES AND ESCAPE HOLES, WITH REMARKS ABOUT COCOONS,CAMOUFLAGE, AND APOSEMATISM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aiello, A., Solis, M.A. 2003. Defense mechanisms in pyralidae and choreutidae: fecal stalactites and escape holes, with remarks about cocoons,camouflage, and aposematism. Journal of Lepidopterists Society. 57: 168-175
BIOLOGY AND SYSTEMATICS OF ALBUSAMBIA ELAPHOGLOSSUMAE, A NEW GENUS AND SPECIES OF CRAMBIDAE (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALOIDEA: CRAMBIDAE) MINING THE FRONDS OF ELAPHOGLOSSUM CONSPERSUM (PTERIDOPHYTA: LOMARIOPSIDACEAE) IN COSTA RICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A., Davis, D.R., Nishida, K. 2005. Biology and systematics of Albusambia elaphoglossumae, a new genus and species of crambidae (Epidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae) mining the fronds of Elaphoglossum conspersum (Pteridophyta: Lomariopsidaceae) in Costa Rica. Tropical Lepidoptera. 53(3-4):487-501.
REVISION AND PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF ACCINCTAPUBES SOLIS (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE: EPIPASCHIINAE), INCLUDING A NEW SPECIES FROM COSTA RICA AND A LARVAL DESCRIPTION OF A. ALBIFASCIATA (DRUCE) THAT FEEDS ON AVOCADO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A. 2003. Revision and phylogenetic analysis of accinctapubes solis (lepidoptera: pyralidae: epipaschiinae), including a new species from costa rica and a larval description of a. albifasciata (druce) that feeds on avocado. Journal of Lepidopterists Society. 57(2): 121-136
REDISCOVERY OF THE SOUTHERN CORN STALK BORER: A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PEST OF EASTERN GAMAGRASS AND STRAGETIES FOR MITIGATION - (Abstract Only)
Krizek, D.T., Solis, M.A., Touhey, P.A., Millner, P.D., Ritchie, J.C. 2002. Rediscovery of the southern corn stalk borer: a potentially serious pest of eastern gamagrass and strageties for mitigation [abstract]. Eastern Native Grass Symposium. p. 37-38.
THE CERACANTHIA COMPLEX (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE: PHYCITINAE) IN COSTA RICA.II. MEGARTHRIA, DRESCOMA AND LASCELINA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
IN CELEBRATION OF EUGENE G. MUNROE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
THE CERACANTHIA COMPLEX (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE: PHYCITINAE) IN COSTA RICA.I. CERACANTHIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CROMARCHA STROUDAGNESIA, A NEW CHRYSAUGINAE SPECIES BORING IN SHOOTS OF TABEBUIA OCHRACEA (BIGNONIACEAE) IN A COSTA RICA DRY FOREST (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE: CHRYSAUGINAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cromarcha stroudagnesia, a new chrysauginae species boring in shoots of Tabebuia ochracea (Bignoniaceae) in a Costa Rica dry forest (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Chrysauginae)Solis, M.A., Sullivan, J.J., Janzen, D.H. 2003. 11:33-39
A NEW SPECIES OF EPIMORIUS ZELLER (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE: GALLERIINAE) FEEDING ON BROMELIACEAE IN COSTA RICA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solis, M.A. 2003. A new species of epimorius zeller (lepidoptera: pyralidae: galleriinae) feeding on bromeliaceae in costa rica.. Tropical Lepidoptera. 11:28-32
LEPIDOPTERAN BIODIVERSITY: PATTERNS AND ESTIMATORS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
IN HONOR OF MR. MICHAEL SHAFFER - (Book / Chapter)
NYMPHULINAE DUPONCHEL [1845] 1844 (INSECTA: LEPIDOPTERA): PROPOSED CONSERVATION. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PYRALOIDEA, THYRIDOIDEA, HYBLAEOIDEA - (Book / Chapter)
FIRST RECORD OF A PYRALOID TAXON LACKING AN ABDOMINAL TYMPANAL ORGAN: THE DESCRIPTION AND PLACEMENT OF MICHAELSHAFFERA, NEW GENUS, WITH A NEW SPECIESFROM SOUTH AMERICA (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A REVIEW OF COSTA RICAN OMIODES GUENEE (WITH A NEW SPECIES FROM PERU) INCLUDING O. INDICATA (FABRICIUS), A WORLDWIDE PEST OF LEGUMINOUS CROPS LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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