Ordnung Coleoptera (LARVEN)

Ordnung Coleoptera (LARVEN)

Author: B. Klausnitzer

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-12-14

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9400999755

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Seit der Herausgabe des umfassenden Werkes von GHJLAROV (1964) über die boden bewohnenden Insektenlarven hat sich unser Wissen über Käferlarven bedeutend erweitert. GHJLAROV führt bei gleicher Auffassung der Familien in seinem Familien schlüssel 70 Taxa an (hier 93). Nach den Tabellen der einzelnen Familien sind durch sein Buch ca. 470 Gattungen bestimmbar (hier 653). Außerdem wurden in den vorliegenden Band 16 Familien aufgenommen, für die GHJLAROV keinen Gattungs schlüssel bringt. Es ist nicht möglich gewesen, Tabellen bis zur Art (wie bei GHJLA ROV} aufzunehmen. Für später ist eine Fortführung dieses Buches geplant, und es sollen Bestimmungstabellen bis zu den Arten geschaffen werden. Auf den ersten Blick mag es verwunderlich erscheinen, wenn Familien, die vor wiegend in Pilzen leben (z. B. Mycetophagidae), Bewohner faulenden Holzes (z. B. Serropalpidae) oder Familien, die vorwiegend in der Kraut- und Strauchschicht leben (z. B. Ooccinellidae) in dieses Buch aufgenommen wurden. Tatsächlich ist es aber so, daß alle hier behandelten Familien in Material aus Bodenfallen mehr oder minder regelmäßig gefunden werden. Die eigentlich nicht zur Fauna des Bodens oder der Bodenoberfläche gehörenden Ooccinellidae wurden beispielsweise mit 15,4% aller Käferlarven bei einer Untersuchung über die epigäische Fauna von Fichtenwäldern nachgewiesen. Es wurde darauf verzichtet, dieser Arbeit eine ver gleichende Morphologie der Coleopte;renlarven voranzustellen. Die wesentlichsten Bestimmungsmerkmale werden anschlieQend in einer kurzen Übersicht erläutert. Ziel des vorliegenden Buches ist eine möglichst leichte Diagnose von Käferlarven.


American Beetles, Volume I

American Beetles, Volume I

Author: Jr., Ross H. Arnett

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2000-12-28

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13: 1482274329

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A thorough update of Arnett's The Beetles of the United States, American Beetles, Volumes I and II cover the genera of beetles that occur in Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. Built on the foundation of the original work and almost completely rewritten with contributions from more than 60 coleopterists, these volumes describe each fa


Catalogue of Geadephaga (Coleoptera, Adephaga) of America, north of Mexico

Catalogue of Geadephaga (Coleoptera, Adephaga) of America, north of Mexico

Author: Yves Bousquet

Publisher: PenSoft Publishers LTD

Published: 2012-11-28

Total Pages: 1736

ISBN-13: 954642658X

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This publication provides a comprehensive review of the nomenclature and distribution of the Geadephaga of America, north of Mexico. Overall 2439 valid species-group taxa in 208 genera are catalogued along with their synonyms. Besides the usual information pertaining to author(s), date and page of publication, the type locality, location of name-bearing type, first reference establishing each synonym, and etymology for many patronymic names are provided for species-group names. Genus-group names are listed with the author(s), year of publication, page citation, type species with manner of fixation and etymology for most. The geographical distributions of all species-group taxa are briefly summarized and their state and province records are indicated. About 2500 references are listed with publication dates for many in order to assess priority of names.Several new nomenclatural acts are introduced including one new genus-group taxon, one new replacement name, three changes in precedence, five new genus-group synonymies, 65 new species-group synonymies, one new species-group status, and 12 new combinations.The work includes also a discussion of the notable private North American carabid collections, a synopsis of all extant world geadephagan tribes and subfamilies, a brief faunistic assessment of the fauna, a list of North American fossil Geadephaga, a list of North American Geadephaga larvae described or illustrated, a list of species described from specimens mislabeled as from North America, and a list of unavailable names listed from North America.


Dermestidae (Coleoptera)

Dermestidae (Coleoptera)

Author: Jiří Háva

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2015-03-10

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 9004286616

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The World Catalogue of the Dermestidae (Coleoptera) contains the list of subfamilies, tribes and subtribes, list of genera and subgenera, systematic catalogue of all known taxons including new nomenclatorial acts, new distributional records, list of type depositions, infrasubspecific names, bibliography and alphabetical index of names of genera, subgenera and their synonyms. It contains all the taxa described until February 28, 2014.


Trogossitidae: A review of the beetle family, with a catalogue and keys

Trogossitidae: A review of the beetle family, with a catalogue and keys

Author: Jiri Kolibac

Publisher: PenSoft Publishers LTD

Published: 2013-12-31

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 954642711X

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This monograph contents a review of the beetle family Trogossitidae (Cleroidea). The worldwide distributed family includes 55 recent and 10 extinct genera with about 600 species that are classified within 3 subfamilies and 12 tribes. In spite of fewer number of species, Trogossitidae is morphologically and ecologically extremely diversified. There are four-eyed predators that fly, run and even jump around swiftly in forest clearings to contrast with slow-moving, fungivorous species that dwell under the bark of old trees. There are also species that squat on flowers to feed on pollen grains as well as minute creatures that have been extracted from forest litter. Brief descriptions of all genera as well as keys to all higher taxa are provided. All known species and subspecies are listed, together with complete taxonomic references back to 1910, the date of issue of their last catalogue. The work includes maps of distribution of all genera, colour photographs of generic representatives, SEM photographs and remarks on a phylogeny of particular taxa.


Atlas on the Biology of Soil Arthropods

Atlas on the Biology of Soil Arthropods

Author: Gerhard Eisenbeis

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 3642726348

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From the Foreword: "Anyone who has glimpsed a sample of soil animals, especially the soil arthropods, through the binocular microscope will never forget the fascination of their abundant shapes and structures ... electron microscopy has added another dimension which multiplies the initial fascination. When I leaf through this "atlas" my attention is repeatedly caught by the numerous pictures. ... the richness of form and function of the soil arthropods has proved to be an inexhaustible source of biological interest. The authors ... demonstrate this in a praiseworthy manner. ...This atlas offers every teacher the opportunity of rapidly obtaining an overview and thus compiling the most vivid teaching material. ... Finally, the index offers easy access to each individual aspect of the subject to those who are motivated to study further."


Family-group Names in Coleoptera (Insecta)

Family-group Names in Coleoptera (Insecta)

Author: Patrice Bouchard

Publisher: PenSoft Publishers LTD

Published: 2011-04-04

Total Pages: 981

ISBN-13: 9546425834

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oblitum (Elateridae), Calopodinae Costa, 1852 nom. protectum over Sparedrinae Gistel, 1848 nom. oblitum (Oedemeridae), Adesmiini Lacordaire, 1859 nom. protectum over Macropodini Agassiz, 1846 nom. oblitum (Tenebrionidae), Bolitophagini Kirby, 1837 nom. protectum over Eledonini Billberg, 1820 nom. oblitum (Tenebrionidae), Throscidae Laporte, 1840 nom. protectum over Stereolidae Rafinesque, 1815 nom. oblitum (Throscidae) and Lophocaterini Crowson, 1964 over Lycoptini Casey, 1890 nom. oblitum (Trogossitidae); Monotoma Herbst, 1799 nom. protectum over Monotoma Panzer, 1792 nom. oblitum (Monotomidae); Pediacus Shuckard, 1839 nom. protectum over Biophloeus Dejean, 1835 nom. oblitum (Cucujidae), Pachypus Dejean, 1821 nom. protectum over Pachypus Billberg, 1820 nom. oblitum (Scarabaeidae), Sparrmannia Laporte, 1840 nom. protectum over Leocaeta Dejean, 1833 nom. oblitum and Cephalotrichia Hope, 1837 nom. oblitum (Scarabaeidae).


Biocontrol of Oilseed Rape Pests

Biocontrol of Oilseed Rape Pests

Author: David V. Alford

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1405171561

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Oilseed rape, a major crop in many parts of the world, is attackedby a wide range of insect pests, many of which are of considerableeconomic importance. With the increasing demand to reduceagrochemical inputs on arable crops, the Commission of the EuropeanCommunities supported a three-year programme in which scientificparticipants reviewed the natural enemies of oilseed rape insectpests. The various outputs from this important work form the basisof this comprehensive new book. Biocontrol of Oilseed Rape Pests commences with a reviewof the oilseed rape crop, followed by chapters on pests, pestmanagement strategies and parasitoids of specific pests or groupsof pests. Detailed information is also included on sampling,trapping and rearing pests, their parasitoids and predators; theidentification of hymenopterous parasitoids; pathogens of oilseedrape pests, predators, predator taxonomy and identification, andthe impact of on-farm landscape structures and systems onpredators. This book is an essential purchase for all those involved withoilseed rape and for anyone with an interest in agriculturalbiocontrol strategies. It is also essential reading and aninvaluable source of reference for agricultural scientists,entomologists, crop protection specialists, advisers andconsultants. All agrochemical companies should have multiple copiesof this book on their shelves, as should all libraries inuniversities and research establishments where biological andagricultural sciences are studied and taught. Dr David V. Alford, based in Cambridge, UK, has manyyears of experience working as a government entomologist.