The Sepsidae (Diptera) of Europe [electronic resource]

The Sepsidae (Diptera) of Europe [electronic resource]

Author: Adrian Charles Pont

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9789004124776

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This volume deals with the European species of the family Sepsidae, a small family of acalyptrate flies. The taxonomy, biology and faunistics of all the European species are revised with emphasis on the Fennoscandian species. Nine genera and 44 species are dealt with, along with one new species.


The Sepsidae (Diptera) of Europe [electronic resource]

The Sepsidae (Diptera) of Europe [electronic resource]

Author: Adrian Charles Pont

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9789004124776

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This volume deals with the European species of the family Sepsidae, a small family of acalyptrate flies. The taxonomy, biology and faunistics of all the European species are revised with emphasis on the Fennoscandian species. Nine genera and 44 species are dealt with, along with one new species.


The European Families of the Diptera

The European Families of the Diptera

Author: Pjotr Oosterbroek

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2015-01-27

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9004278060

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The European families of the Diptera presents an identification key and family descriptions of all 132 families of Diptera (midges, mosquitoes, gnats, true flies) occurring in Europe. It is written by a well-known Dutch specialist, in collaboration with over 30 European dipterists. For the extensive identification key a new combination of important characters is employed, enabling relatively easy identification of families which are aberrant or traditionally considered difficult to identify. Over 600 line drawings are included to illustrate characters and families. Apart from the key, the book includes an extensive chapter on terminology. Information on systematics and the number of genera and species in Europe, a survey of the main characters, a summary of the biology and of the pertaining identification literature is included for all families. Due to its design and content, the book will be of interest to the lay public and the serious amateur alike.


The Collembola of Fennoscandia and Denmark, Part II: Entomobryomorpha and Symphypleona

The Collembola of Fennoscandia and Denmark, Part II: Entomobryomorpha and Symphypleona

Author: Arne Fjellberg

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2007-08-31

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9047423917

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This volume completes the survey of the ca. 400 species of springtails, which can be found in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, the Faroes and the Arctic Islands and includes the sections Entomobryomorpha and Symphypleona. The first volume, published in 1998, covered Poduromorpha. Identification keys and full descriptions of the species are richly illustrated by line drawings. Photos are provided for some species displaying characteristic patterns of pigmentation. New diagnostic characters, including sensillary chaetotaxy and details of the mouth apparatus, are introduced. With the appearence of this book soil scientists and the interested amateur have now a modern tool to identify all species of Nordic springtails. In addition the habitat preferences and geographical distribuition are summarised. The book will be of general interest to everyone working on springtail identification.


Collembola of Fennoscandia and Denmark

Collembola of Fennoscandia and Denmark

Author: Arne Fjellberg

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 9004157700

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The book provides richly illustrated identification keys and descriptions of the ca. 240 Nordic springtail species of Entomobryomorpha and Symphypleona, thus completing the survey which was introduced with the first volume on Poduromorpha in 1998.


The fleas (Siphonaptera) of Fennoscandia and Denmark

The fleas (Siphonaptera) of Fennoscandia and Denmark

Author: Gunvor Brinck-Lindroth

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2007-05-31

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9047420756

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This book is the first comprehensive account on the flea fauna of Fennoscandia and Denmark. Totally 89 species/subspecies are treated of which 69 have been found in the region. The remainder are known from neighboring areas and may turn up. The introductory part gives a brief historical overview of the earliest literature on fleas and a more detailed account of the Scandinavian literature up to the present. This is followed by a discussion of flea-host associations in relation to distribution in a general and Scandinavian perspective. Other chapters deal with life history, medical importance, morphology and collecting/preservation of fleas, and are followed by a flea–host index. The systematic part, amply illustrated with Frans Smit’s outstanding line drawings, provides identification keys to adult fleas from family to subspecies. For each species/subspecies relevant available information on synonymy, identification, distribution, host relations and biology is given. The book concludes with a summary of the provincial distribution of fleas in Fennoscandia and Denmark, a bibliography and a taxonomic name index.


Forensic Entomology

Forensic Entomology

Author: Dorothy Gennard

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-04-30

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1118684885

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This invaluable text provides a concise introduction to entomology in a forensic context and is also a practical guide to collecting entomological samples at the crime scene. Forensic Entomology: An Introduction: Assumes no prior knowledge of either entomology or biology Provides background information about the procedures carried out by the professional forensic entomologist in order to determine key information about post-mortem interval presented by insect evidence Includes practical tasks and further reading to enhance understanding of the subject and to enable the reader to gain key laboratory skills and a clear understanding of insect life cycles, the identification features of insects, and aspects of their ecology Glossary, photographs, the style of presentation and numerous illustrations have been designed to assist in the identification of insects associated with the corpse; keys are included to help students make this identification This book is an essential resource for undergraduate Forensic Science and Criminology students and those on conversion postgraduate M.Sc. courses in Forensic Science. It is also useful for Scenes of Crime Officers undertaking diploma studies and Scene Investigating Officers.


The Royal Entomological Society Book of British Insects

The Royal Entomological Society Book of British Insects

Author: Peter C. Barnard

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-10-24

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1444332562

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The Royal Entomological Society (RES) and Wiley-Blackwell are proud to present this landmark publication, celebrating the wonderful diversity of the insects of the British Isles, and the work of the RES (founded 1833). This book is the only modern systematic account of all 558 families of British insects, covering not just the large and familiar groups that are included in popular books, but even the smallest and least known. It is beautifully illustrated throughout in full colour with photographs by experienced wildlife photographers to show the range of diversity, both morphological and behavioural, among the 24,000 species. All of the 6,000 genera of British insects are listed and indexed, along with all the family names and higher groups. There is a summary of the classification, biology and economic importance of each family together with further references for detailed identification. All species currently subject to legal protection in the United Kingdom are also listed. The Royal Entomological Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious of its kind in the world. It is the leading organisation for professional entomologists and its main aim has always been the promotion of knowledge about insects. The RES began its famous Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects in 1949, and new works in that series continue to be published. The Royal Entomological Society Book of British Insects has been produced to demonstrate the on-going commitment of the RES to educate and encourage each generation to study these fascinating creatures. This is a key reference work for serious students of entomology and amateur entomologists, as well as for professionals who need a comprehensive source of information about the insect groups of the British Isles they may be less familiar with.