On AKITU File, One of a Taxon-based Entomology Database KONCHU Produced at Computer Center of Kyushu University

A database file AKITU, one of a publically available "Entomology Database KONCHU", is produced at Computer Center of Kyushu University. It is based on the journal Akitu, new series (1974-1993), published by the Kyoto Entomological Society. The AKITU file includes 1,195 records and each one includes 13 items in the same manner as in the other files in the KONCHU. Several searches on the AKITU file were executed and the examples using the database management system SIGMA are presented. The AKITU file is available on an on-line network INTERNET.