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Land Grant Application- Emery, David (Fairfield)
No full textLand grant application submitted to the Maine Land Office on behalf of David Emery for service in the Revolutionary War, by their widow Abagail.https://digitalmaine.com/revolutionary_war_me_land_office/1305/thumbnail.jp
David Emery
No full textDavid Emery, member of the Little League Football was among the Jets who captured first place
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The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textTranscript of a letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textTranscript of a letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war
Interview with David Emery by Mike Hastings
No full textBiographical NoteDavid Farnham Emery was born on September 1, 1948, in Rockland, Maine. His father was a bookkeeper, accountant, and golfer (he also played baseball for the University of Pennsylvania), and his mother was a nurse. Both parents served in the military during World War II, his father as a staff sergeant and his mother as an officer. He grew up in a Republican family and attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts from 1967-1970. He was elected to the Maine legislature immediately after graduation, during the Vietnam War. In 1974, he was elected as a U.S. congressman during the Nixon administration and served from 1975-1982. In 1982, he was the Maine Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate and lost to Democrat George Mitchell in the election. He served as deputy director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency from 1983-1988. At the time of this interview he was involved in political polling and management consulting, as well as renewable energy resource strategies in Maine.
SummaryInterview includes discussion of: election to Maine state legislature; early involvement in politics; Dick Berry; Sawin Millet; the 1974 House election and the recount; Emery’s win; Mitchell’s 1974 loss to Jim Longley; meeting Mitchell in the 1974 campaign; 1974 Maine congressional race recount and Peter Kyros, Sr.; the staff in the Congressional Office; Charlie Smith; Stan McGeehan, Emery’s campaign manager; Emery’s 1981 decision to run for Senate; political consulting/polling; Emery’s view of current politics in Maine; the 2nd and 1st Districts in Maine; and the 1982 U.S. Senate race
Bothriomyrmex Emery 1869
No full textGenus Bothriomyrmex Emery, 1869 Synopsis of Neotropical Bothriomyrmex species: Bothriomyrmex paradoxus (Dubovikoff & Longino, 2004) Bothriomyrmex enigmaticus sp. nov.Published as part of Matthew Prebus & David Lubertazzi, 2016, A new species of the ant genus Bothriomyrmex Emery, 1869 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from the Caribbean region, pp. 1-12 in European Journal of Taxonomy 211 on page 4, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2016.211, http://zenodo.org/record/26933
Portrait of author David Foster at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 8 June 2011 /
No full textTitle from acquisitions documentation.; Part of the collection: Portraits of author David Foster at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 8 June 2011.; Acquired in digital format; access copy available online.; Mode of access: Online.; Photographed by a staff member of the National Library of Australia
Yoyetta repetens Emery, Emery & Popple, 2015, sp. nov.
No full textYoyetta repetens sp. nov. (Figures 2, 16– 20) Holotype: ♂ "Rosscrae", Mulgoa, NSW, 33 ° 39.40 S 150 ° 59.11 E, 20.x. 2013, N.&D. Emery & N. Himsley (AM, K 447930). Paratypes: NEW SOUTH WALES: 1 ♀ Sydney N.S.W., 8.xi. 1807, L. Froggatt (labelled as a syntype of Melampsalta tristrigata), On permanent loan from MM; 1 ♀ Sydney N.S.W.; 1 ♂ Mittagong N.S.W., 10.xi., W. W. F[roggatt]; 1 ♂ 1 ♀ Prospect Res., 23.x. 1998, D. Emery; 1 ♂ 1 ♀ same data as previous, 26.x. 1998; 1 ♀ same data as previous, 28.x. 1998 (all ANIC); 1 ♀ same data as holotype; 1 ♂ Wahroonga, N.S.W. 27.xii. 64, A.R.G (K 302225); 2 ♂ same location, 1.i. 65, K. Eaton (K 302226 - 7); 1 ♂ Hornsby, N.S.W., 25.xi. 1910 (K 302228); 1 ♂ Homebush, N.S.W., 16.xi.06, Ashton, K 302229); 1 ♂ Hornsby, K 302231; 1 ♂ Lakemba, 12.i. 1922, G. Young, K 302232; 1 ♂ Hornsby, 15.i. 1090, K 302233; 1 ♀ Wahroonga, 21.xi. 55, R. Dobson K 302235; 11 ♂ 8 ♀ Wallgrove Rd, Blacktown, N.S.W, 33 ° 48.29 S 150 ° 05.05E, 9.xi. 98, M. Moulds, B. Day, J. Weiner, M. Humphrey, S. McEvey, (MUV), K 302242 - 60; 12 ♂ 6 ♀ Luddenham Rd, St Marys, N.S.W., 10.xi. 97, Moulds, Day, Emery, K 302261 - 77; 1 ♀ Lidcombe, 26.i. 1969, G. Daniels, K 302318; 1 ♂ same location, 18.xii. 1969, G. Daniels, K 302319; 2 ♂ Willoughby, 24.xi. 1963, G. Daniels, K 302320 - 1; 1 ♂ Northbridge, 31.i. 1950, E. Linder, W. Horton, K 302322; 1 ♂ Eastwood, 31.xii. 1990, NB. Rudman, K 320323; 1 ♂ Middle Cove, 19.xii. 1983, D. McAlpine, K 302224; 1 ♂ Ashton, K 302325 (All AM); 1 ♂ 1 ♀ Gordon, NSW, 5.ii. 89, D. Emery; 4 ♂ 2 ♀ Luddenham Rd., St.Marys, NSW, 33 ° 50.05 S 150 ° 45.17 E; 7.xi. 1994, D. Emery; 20 ♂ 2 ♀ Prospect Reservoir, NSW, 33 ° 48.48 S 150 ° 54.48 E, 21–23.x. 1998, D. Emery; 1 ♂ Burwood, NSW, 10.xii. 1999, N. Emery; 1 ♂ Burragorang Rd, The Oaks, NSW, 400m, 18.xi. 2003, D. Emery; 2 ♂ Wallacia NSW, 33 ° 51.46 S 150 ° 38.52 E, 5.xi. 2009, D. Emery; 1 ♂ Mt Annan Gardens, NSW, 34 ° 03.36S; 150 ° 46.12 E, 1.xi. 2009, D. Emery; 1 ♂ 1 ♀ Luddenham Rd., St.Marys, NSW, 33 ° 50.05 S 150 ° 45.17 E; 31.x. 2010, D. Emery; 1 ♂ Littlefields Rd, Mulgoa, NSW, 33 ° 50.32 S 150 ° 40.35 E, 24.x. 2012, D. Emery (all DE); 1 ♂ Australia NSW, Eastern Creek, 24.xi. 2002, L. Popple, D. Emery, 482 -0001; 1 ♂ Prospect Reservoir, NSW, 11.xi. 1997, D. Emery, 482 - 0002; 1 ♂ same data as previous, 23.x. 1998, 482-0003; 1 ♀ Luddenham Rd, St Marys, NSW, 4.xi. 1997, 482-0004; 1 ♂ same data as previous, 11.xi. 1997, 482-0005; 1 ♂ Eastern Creek, NSW, 23.x. 1998, D. Emery, 482 - 0006; 2 ♂ Australia NSW, 12km N. of Goulburn, open woodland, 10.i. 2010. L. W. Popple, 34 ° 41 '04"S 149 ° 46 ' 26 "E, 482 -0007 to 482 -0008 (all LWP). Description. Male (Figures 2, 16 A–B, 17). Head approximately as wide as mesonotum; predominantly dull black, a brown to orange-brown central triangular marking on posterior median dorsal area with apex forwardfacing and extending between lateral ocelli, ocelli red; postclypeus broadly ochraceous to brown above, with black margins converging anteriorly, black below with central anterior ochraceous spot, black transverse grooves with orange-brown lateral and posterior margins, rounded laterally; lorum black; gena black; anteclypeus black; rostrum ochraceous anteriorly and centrally, black at apex, extending to middle of hind coxae; eyes dull black; antennae black, supra-antennal plates black. Thorax variably dark brown to black; pronotum with orange-brown median longitudinal fascia not reaching pronotal collar, surrounded by variable black markings; dark ochraceous markings on edges of paramedian and lateral fissures and lateral half of posterior margin; pronotal collar black, sometimes with central anterior dark ochraceous, posterior and lateral margins ochraceous to brown. Mesonotum mainly black, sometimes with dark ochraceous to dark brown colouration between sigilla and extending further posteriorly; submedian and lateral sigilla black; cruciform elevation black centrally, with orange-brown colouration extending from lateral edges of ridges and laterally over remainder of adjacent posterior mesonotum; scutal depressions black; parapsidal sutures variably dark brown; metanotum medium to orange-brown, black medially, dark brown anteriolaterally and along posterior margin. Legs with c oxae black or brown, trochanter black; coxal joints bright orange; fore femora outer side ochraceous with dark brown to brown longitudinal fasciae, inner side black to dark brown; mid and hind femora dark brown, paler on inner side, becoming more ochraceous distally from fore to hind leg, joints orange to pale yellow; tibiae variably dull black to dark brown, becoming more ochraceous towards base, with spines variably pale brown and black at tips; tarsi ochraceous, becoming black towards claws. Wings with fore wing costal veins ochraceous-orange, pterostigma with reddish- brown mottling; basal membranes orange; basal cell orange-brown; veins mainly dark brown to black, with eight apical cells; hind wing plaga pale orange-brown to cream at base and margins, becoming transparent towards central third, with six apical cells. Opercula medium, spatulate, following body axis ventrolaterally, depressed centrally; dark brown to black at base, orange-brown over remainder; clearly separated. Meracanthus small creamy, rounded, black at base, partly overlapping opercula. Timbals (Figure 2 E) with four distinct long ribs, each spanning across timbal membrane and fused dorsally along basal spur; long rib 5 noticeably narrower than other long ribs; a vestigial sixth long rib, expressed in around 50 % of specimens, at least partially attached to outer cuticle; large ridged dome on posterior timbal plate extending across two- thirds of timbal; apodeme pit oval-shaped and conspicuous. Abdomen with tergite 1 black and variable dark ochraceous, orange brown at anterior and lateral margins; tergite 2 black, with ovoid dark orange-brown spots positioned dorsolaterally, posterior margin orange medially; tergites 3–7 orange to orange-brown with distinct black medial markings expressed over anterior four-fifths, lateral margins with diffuse black mottling; epipleurite 7 mottled dark brown to black; tergite 8 black with dark ochraceous hue on central posterior, ochraceous spot on lateral margin. Pygofer black with ochraceous to orangebrown tip. Sternite I black, mainly orange within tympanal cavity; sternite II mainly black with orange with orange lateral margins; sternites III–VII yellow-brown to orange-brown; sternite VIII orange-brown, with brownish pubescence. Genitalia (Figure 17). Pygofer light brown to black; dorsal beak orange-brown, anal styles light brown; upper lobe light brown; basal lobe light brown to dark brown. Uncus orange-brown, in lateral view beak-like and stumpy; lobes in ventral view less produced, rounded laterally; claspers divided, with apices gradually tapering laterally. Aedeagus with pseudoparameres not extending as far as theca; theca recurved ventrally at 180 ° towards apex, with transparent flanges along margin of recurvature, these smooth dorsally, strongly serrated ventrally,> 2 x diameter of theca, with fine dorsal ornamentation adjacent to apex of theca; apex transparent, sclerotised, spine-like, directed ventrally 30 degrees. Female (Figure 16 C–E). Generally similar to male, often with a broader range of colouration overall, with some specimens particularly pale. Head identical to male, sometimes mainly pale to brown, with dark brown to black colouration restricted to areas surrounding lateral ocelli, caudal to posterior postclypeus and broadly over centre of ventral postclypeus. Thorax similar to male, sometimes extensively medium to pale brown with dark brown colouration restricted to pronotal sutures and mesonotal sigella. Abdomen orange-brown to brown, tergite 1 dark brown laterally and along posterior margins in dark specimens; tergite 2 orange-brown to dark brown on central dorsum in dark specimens, dark brown on extreme anterior and posterior margins; tergites 3–7 orange-brown to brown with dark brown to black medial markings, lateral margins with dark brown to black markings, variable dull markings on epipleurites 3–7; tergite 8 medium to orange-brown, dark brown to black on anterior margins in most specimens. Sternite I mainly black; sternite II black, with dull brown to orange-brown colouration on lateral posterior margins, or entirely orange-brown in pale specimens; sternites III–VII orange-brown; abdominal segment 9 pale brown to orange-brown with dark brown to black dorso-lateral fascia extending from anterior margin, stigma dark brown, dorsal beak dark brown, pale brown in lighter specimens. Ovipositor ochraceous to brown, tending to black towards apex, reaching apex of abdomen. Anal styles orange-brown; ovipositor sheath medium to dark brown. Measurements (in mm; range with mean in parentheses: 12 males, 12 females). Body length: male 18.2–23.3 (20.0); female 18.0– 21.2 (19.3). Fore wing length: male 20.8–26.8 (23.6); female 22.1–26.2 (24.7). Head width: male 5.3–6.1 (5.7); female 5.3–6.6 (6.1). Pronotum width: male 4.8 –6.0 (5.3); female 5.0– 6.6 (5.4). Abdomen width: male 5.0– 6.5 (5.9); female 5.3–6.7 (6.1). Etymology. From Latin repetens, meaning “repeating”. This name has been chosen because of the distinctive and repetitive “zrrpp-zzrrp-zrrpp”chirping song of this cicada species. Distinguishing features. Yoyetta repetens sp. nov., can be distinguished from Y. aaede (Walker), Y. abdominalis, Y. hunterorum and Y. denisoni by the absence of the prominent, white hind wing plaga, characteristic of these latter four species. It is distinguished from Y. landsboroughi, Y. nigrimontana sp.nov., Y. incepta, Y. fluviatilis sp.nov., and male Y. hunterorum by possessing fore wings with length> 22 mm. Y celis has a more greenish-brown coloration, with 2 distinct black spots over the scutal depressions, whereas Y. repetens exhibits a broad area of dark brown to black coloration anterior to the cruciform elevation. In addition, the ovipositor of female Y. repetens does not extend past the end of the abdomen (c.f.>1.0 mm beyond in Y. celis). The colour surrounding the cruciform elevation in Y. repetens is not noticeably paler or brighter than the remainder of the mesonutm, which differentiates this species from Y. tristrigata. In male specimens, the presence of a transparent, spine-like apex to the theca is an additional feature of Y. repetens that is absent in the Y. tristrigata. Dark male specimens of Y. repetens sp. nov., which are the typical colour form in western Sydney and Goulburn, can easily be distinguished from Y. cumberlandi sp. nov., which exhibits predominantly brown thoracic markings. Paler coloured males of Y. repetens sp. nov. found in the inner western and northern suburbs of Sydney are more difficult to distinguish. However, there is a useful feature that is consistently different between the two species in timbal structure. In Y. repetens sp. nov., long rib 5 is considerably narrower than the widest portion of adjacent long rib 4. In Y. cumberlandi sp. nov., long rib 5 is approximately equal in width to adjacent long ribs. Paler female specimens of Y. repetens sp. nov. from western Sydney can also be difficult to distinguish from Y. cumberlandi sp. nov.; however, in the former species, the lateral markings on the tergites appear diffuse and faded, whereas these markings are contrastingly prominent in Y. cumberlandi sp. nov. Distribution, habitat and behaviour. Populations are known to occur from the Greater Sydney region southwest to Goulburn in central New South Wales (Figure 18). Open eucalypt forest, woodland and parkland are inhabited with cicadas usually 1–5m from the ground on trees, bushes and posts. Males typically call while stationary and will fly between singing stations when approached. Adults have been collected between October and March. Calling song. The song of Y. repetens sp. nov. is a very simple, repetitive series of low-pitched macrosyllables (Figure 19). Each macrosyllable ranges between 65 and 90 ms duration (n = 3 recordings; Figure 20) and contains 7–9 syllables, each between 4 and 6 ms duration. A period of silence between 240 and 340 ms duration occurs between each macrosyllable. The macrosyllable repetition rate for the call ranges from 2.4 to 3.0 Hz. The frequency spectrum of the calling song ranges from 4.2 to 14 kHz, with the highest energy between 6.5 and 11.5 kHz, and a dominant frequency of approximately 9.5 kHz (Figure 19).Published as part of Emery, Nathan J., Emery, David L. & Popple, Lindsay W., 2015, A redescription of Yoyetta landsboroughi (Distant) and Y. tristrigata (Goding and Froggatt) (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) and description of four new related species, pp. 301-341 in Zootaxa 3948 (3) on pages 328-334, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3948.3.1, http://zenodo.org/record/23238
Myopsalta coolahensis Emery & Emery & Popple 2015, sp.nov.
No full text<i>Myopsalta coolahensis</i> sp.nov. <p>Figs. 2B, 6–8</p> <p> <b>Type material</b>. Holotype: ♂, 22 km S Coolah, [Australia] NSW, 31 <i>°</i> 56'25"S 149 <i>°</i> 52'18"E, 503 m, 14.xi.[20]13, N. & D. Emery (AM K447934). Paratypes: 2♂♂, 1♀, 22 km S Coolah, NSW, 31 <i>°</i> 56'25"S 149 <i>°</i> 52'18"E, 503 m, 13.xi.[20]13, N. & D. Emery; 8♂♂, same location, 14.xi.[20]13, N. & D. Emery; 4♂♂, 16♀♀, same location, 14.xi.[20]14, N. & D. Emery (recorded); 1♂, same location, 14.xii.[20]14, C. & D. Emery; 2♂♂, same location, 16.ii.[20]15, N. & D. Emery; 7♂♂, 5 km E Coolah, NSW, 31 <i>°</i> 47'17"S 149 <i>°</i> 46'27"E, 521 m, 14.xi.[20]13, N. & D.Emery; 2♂♂, Black Stump Rd., 15 km SW Coolah, NSW, 31 <i>°</i> 57'17"S 149 <i>°</i> 38'38"E, 420 m, 14.xi.[20]14, N. & D. Emery (all DE); 2♂♂, 22 km S Coolah, NSW, 31 <i>°</i> 56'25"S 149 <i>°</i> 52'18"E, 503 m, 13.xi.[20]13, N. & D. Emery; 1♂, 2♀♀, 22 km S Coolah, NSW, 503 m, 31°56'25"S 149°52'18"E, N. & D. Emery (all LWP); 1♀, 22 km S Coolah, NSW, 31 <i>°</i> 56'25"S 149 <i>°</i> 52'18"E, 503 m, 13.xi.[20]13, N. & D. Emery (AM K447935).</p> <p> <b>Etymology</b>. The name is based on the locality where this species has been found—the Coolah region of New South Wales.</p> <p> <b>Description</b>. <b>Male</b> (Figs 2B, 6 A–B). <i>Head</i> including outer margins of eyes slightly wider than mesonotum; largely black, with ochraceous triangular marking anterior to ocelli, apex directed anteriorly over postclypeus, ocelli pink to clear; postclypeus black centrally sometimes with central narrow longitudinal ochraceous line extending ventrally along medial surface, black transverse grooves, lateral margins ochraceous; anteclypeus shiny black; rostrum black, with length almost reaching anterior edge of posterior coxae; eyes black; antennae black, supra-antennal plates black.</p> <p> <i>Thorax</i> mainly black. Pronotum black; pronotal collar shiny black with lateral margins rounded, wider than mesonotum. Mesonotum black; cruciform elevation black, lateral posterior margin variably ochraceous; metanotum black, lighter along dorsal ridge.</p> <p> <i>Legs</i> with coxae striped black and ochraceous longitudinally, with black lateral fascia; femora also variably striped black and ochraceous longitudinally, fore leg spines black, erect; fore tibia black, mid and hind tibiae ochraceous; spines on hind legs translucent to brown; tarsi ochraceous becoming black at claws; claws black.</p> <p> <i>Wings</i> with fore wing costal veins ochraceous with black anterior margins, becoming black distally from the node; basal membranes white; forewings veins M and CuA fused before meeting basal cell, vein 2A+3A black, other veins black at base, becoming ochraceous posteriorly; hind wing plaga white, mottled black centrally, becoming clear posteriorly, anal cell 2 variably mottled black anteriorly, becoming clear posteriorly, with six apical cells.</p> <p> <i>Opercula</i> prominent, spatulate, anterior half black, ochraceous over remainder and rounded posteriorly, almost meeting at base. Meracanthus small, black at base with edges and tip ochraceous, pointed, not overlapping opercula.</p> <p> <i>Timbals</i> (Fig. 2B) with five distinct long ribs; long ribs 1–3 brown to black dorsally, much paler ventrally and becoming identical in colour to surrounding grey membrane, spanning entire height of timbal; long rib 4 brown, discontinuous, with an isolated ventral section; long rib 5 brown, comparatively shorter; long ribs 1–3 fused dorsally along basal spur; timbal dome translucent, extending over half width of timbal; apodeme pit oval-shaped, grey and conspicuous.</p> <p> <i>Abdomen</i> with tergites 1 to 6 black, tergite 1 shorter than other tergites, with distinct grey u-shaped marking on lateral edge, directed posteriorly; tergite 2 black; tergites 3–7 black, posterior margins grey laterally, tergite 8 black, posterior and lateral areas ochraceous. Sternite I black, pale brown laterally; sternite II black with lateral posterior margin mottled pale brown; Sternite III pale brown with variable central black marking; sternites IV–VIII pale brown to lurid; sternite IX pale brown with white pubescence, extending beyond dorsal beak.</p> <p> <i>Genitalia</i> (Fig. 7). Pygofer black dorsally, ochraceous laterally, dorsal beak black, anal styles yellowish, extended beyond dorsal beak; upper lobe of pygofer extended as far as dorsal beak, with apex acute, rounded at tip; basal lobe more produced than upper lobe, very rounded. Uncus ochraceous; in lateral view beak-like and stumpy; in ventral view tapered at lateral termination; claspers with apices gradually tapering laterally to an acute termination. Aedeagus with pseudoparameres extending well beyond theca; endotheca sclerotized, extending beyond ventral support, apex fairly blunt.</p> <p> <b>Female</b> (Fig. 6 C–D).</p> <p> <i>Head</i>, <i>thorax</i> and <i>dorsal abdomen</i> similar to male. Abdominal segment 9 black, lateral areas ochraceous with black spot, dorsal beak black with posterior edges ochraceous. Sternite I pale, sternite II pale, black centrally with lateral areas ochraceous, sternites III–VII ochraceous, sternite VIII ochraceous with prominent lateral black spot, white pubescence. Abdominal segment 9 ochraceous with central diffuse ovoid darker coloration parallel to ovipositor. Ovipositor brown at base, becoming black at tip, extending 1.5 mm past body.</p> <p> <i>Measurements</i> (in mm; range with mean in parentheses: 12 males, 12 females). Body length: male 12.0–14.2 (13.3); female (incl. ovipositor) 14.0–15.2 (14.7). Fore wing length: male 14.3–16.3 (15.4); female 15.1–16.8 (15.7). Forewing width; male 5.8–6.9 (6.4); female 5.4–6.1 (5.8). Head width: male 4.5–5.0 (4.8); female 4.5–5.0 (4.7). Pronotum width: male 3.9–4.9 (4.8); female 4.0–4.6 (4.3). Abdomen width: male 5.4–6.6 (6.2); female 4.4–5.5 (5.0).</p> <p> <b>Distinguishing features</b>. <i>Myopsalta coolahensis</i> sp.nov. can be distinguished from <i>M. binotata</i> (Goding & Froggatt), <i>M. lactea</i> (Distant) and <i>M. waterhousei</i> (Distant) by its lack of forewing infuscations. Its black dorsal coloration distinguishes it from <i>M. crucifera</i> (Ashton) and <i>M. mackinlayi</i> (Distant), which are both predominantly brown. Female specimens of <i>M. coolahensis</i> do not possess the orange to orange-brown sternite coloration of <i>M. atrata,</i> instead they are pale brown. Specimens of <i>M</i>. <i>coolahensis</i> sp.nov. can be distinguished from <i>M. libritor</i> sp.nov. by the absence of central black markings on sternites, present in the latter species. <i>M. coolahensis</i> can be distinguished from specimens of <i>M. wollomombii</i> by two main features: it possesses (1) a head width> 4.5 mm, and (2) a ventral thorax that is extensively blackened; <i>M. wollomombi</i> has a head width <4.3 mm and the ventral thorax is pale brown (Coombs, 1995).</p> <p> <b>Calling song</b> (Fig. 8). The call of this species features two components, an initial buzzing component and a repetitive buzzing component (Fig. 8). The initial buzzing component comprising a series of syllables (each being 4 milliseconds (ms) duration, three pulses; all statistics based on n = 1 recording), followed by a series of macrosyllables (each being 18–24 ms duration). This component ends with a final longer macrosyllable ranging between 34 and 40 ms duration. A period of silence between 75 and 78 ms duration occurs between multiple callings of this initial buzzing component. The duration of this component ranges between 1,280 and 1,500 ms.</p> <p>The repetitive buzzing component comprises an echeme that ranges between 340 and 375 ms duration. This is followed by a (macro)syllable sequence ranging between 650 and 670 ms duration (comprising between 24 and 26 macrosyllables, each 19 to 21 ms duration, n = 1). A period of silence between 13 and 20 ms duration separates each of the macrosyllables.</p> <p>The single recording indicates a highest amplitude frequency plateau between 9 and 11 kHz, and a dominant frequency of 10 kHz (Fig. 8). Some components of the song extend down to around 7.5 kHz.</p> <p> <b>Distribution, habitat and behaviour</b>. Known only from three populations around Coolah, NSW (Fig. 5). The populations were located amongst roadside plants and grass <1 m in height and in adjacent paddocks, usually around half-way up the stalks. They were found to particularly favour wild oat grass (<i>Avena fatua</i>). All locations were flat, low-lying areas within 500 m of watercourses, particularly close to the Talbragar and Coolaburragundy rivers. These areas may provide more reliable food sources than surrounding areas, as the cicadas were not found on similar vegetation on local slopes and hills. Males were observed to become more wary with increasing temperature unless a female was present; they typically fly <5 m. This species ceases calling when wind gusts exceed 15 kmh.</p>Published as part of <i>Emery, Nathan J., Emery, David L. & Popple, Lindsay W., 2015, Redescription of Myopsalta atrata (Goding and Froggatt) and Description of Two New Species of Myopsalta Moulds (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from Central Western New South Wales, pp. 185-199 in Records of the Australian Museum 67 (6)</i> on pages 192-195, DOI: 10.3853/j.2201-4349.67.2015.1646, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/4676702">http://zenodo.org/record/4676702</a>
Author David Foster with academic Jeff Doyle at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 8 June 2011 /
No full textTitle from acquisitions documentation.; Part of the collection: Portraits of author David Foster at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 8 June 2011.; Acquired in digital format; access copy available online.; Mode of access: Online.; Photographed by a staff member of the National Library of Australia
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