Phytophagous Beetles of Europe
Phytophagous Beetles of Europe

Author: Gaëtan Du Chatenet

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9782913688285

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This new guide to phytophagous beetles of Europe is devoted to the families Buprestidae, Elateridae, Cleridae and Cerambycidae. A host of species are described and illustrated, to help you recognise and identify almost all the Jewel beetle and Longhorn species you might encounter in Europe, ranging from Portugal and Great Britain to Finland and the Balkans. These include species quite recently described. The guide is packed with new information and discoveries, enriching the entries on the biology in general and the ethology and ecology of each species in particular, allowing for many additional host-plants found over the past few years. Distribution maps, drawn up in line with the most recent publications, feature alongside the descriptions. The new classification adopted is from the Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera, by Löbl and Smetana, published from 2003 to 2013, now used by all entomologists. This resolves many of the problems that stem from working with synonymies.

The Brentidae (Coleoptera) of Northern Europe
The Brentidae (Coleoptera) of Northern Europe

Author: Hans Gønget

Publisher: Brill Academic Pub

Published: 2003

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9789004136632

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"A monograph is given of the subfamilies Apioninae Schoenherr, 1823 and Nanophyinae Gistel, 1856, which represent the family Brentidae in Fennoscandia and Denmark. The 94 species currently known from this area and 40 additional species from adjacent countries are dealt with. The phylogeny and classification, bionomics and ecology, economic importance and biogeography of theApioninae and Nanophyinae are discussed, and methods of collecting, preserving, dissecting and studying are described"--P. 9.

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Europe
Dragonflies and Damselflies of Europe

Author: Carlo Galliani

Publisher: WBA Project Srl

Published: 2017-05-01

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 8890332360

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A simple yet detailed guide suitable both for beginners and more expert readers who wish to improve their knowledge of the order Odonata. This book encompasses images and photographs of all the European specieshaving a stable population with chapters about their anatomy, biology, behaviour, distribution range and period of flight, plus basic information about the vagrants with only a few sightings reported. On the whole, 143 reported species and over 600 photographs are included. Una guida semplice ma dettagliata adatta sia ai principianti che ai lettori più esperti che vogliono migliorare la loro conoscenza dell’ordine Odonata. Questo libro comprende immagini e fotografie di tutte le specie europee con una popolazione stabile, capitoli sulla loro anatomia, la biologia, il comportamento, la distribuzione e il periodo di volo, oltre a informazioni basilari riguardo individui, di specie vaganti, di cui sono riportati soltanto pochi avvistamenti. Nel complesso, sono incluse 143 specie e oltre 600 fotografie.

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.

Handbook of Alien Species in Europe
Handbook of Alien Species in Europe

Author: Delivering Alien Invasive Species

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-11-14

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 1402082800

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Biological invasions by alien (non-native) species are widely recognized as a significant component of human-caused global environmental change and the second most important cause of biodiversity decline. Alien species threaten many European ecosystems and have serious environmental, economic and health impacts. The DAISIE (Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe) project has now brought together all available information on alien species in Europe (terrestrial, aquatic and marine) and from all taxa (fungi, plants, animals). Thus for the first time, an overview and assessment of biological invasions in the Pan-European region is finally possible. The Handbook of Alien Species in Europe summarises the major findings of this groundbreaking research and addresses the invasion trends, pathways, and both economic as well as ecological impact for eight major taxonomic groups. Approximately 11.000 alien species recorded in Europe are listed, and fact sheets for 100 of the most invasive alien species are included, each with a distribution map and colour illustration. The book is complemented by a regularly updated internet database providing free additional information. With its highly interdisciplinary approach, DAISIE and its Handbook will be the basis for future scientific investigations as well as management and control of alien invasive species in Europe.

From Biological Control to Invasion: the Ladybird Harmonia axyridis as a Model Species
From Biological Control to Invasion: the Ladybird Harmonia axyridis as a Model Species

Author: Helen E. Roy

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-01-26

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1402069391

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Harmonia axyridis has been described as the “most invasive ladybird on Earth”. It has a long history of use as a classical biological control agent in the USA and more recently in Europe. This beetle has been effective at controlling pest insects in a variety of crop systems but it poses unacceptable risks by impacting on non-target species as both an intraguild predator and competitor. Written by renowned scientists, this book is a synthesis of recent research on H. axyridis and provides informative insights into current perspectives and future directions. Biological control is an essential component of sustainable agriculture but the distinction between a successful biological control agent and an invasive species can be narrow. We hope that lessons can be learnt from H. axyridis.

Insect Biodiversity
Insect Biodiversity

Author: Robert G. Foottit

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-04-11

Total Pages: 1635

ISBN-13: 111894559X

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Volume Two of the new guide to the study of biodiversity in insects Volume Two of Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society presents an entirely new, companion volume of a comprehensive resource for the most current research on the influence insects have on humankind and on our endangered environment. With contributions from leading researchers and scholars on the topic, the text explores relevant topics including biodiversity in different habitats and regions, taxonomic groups, and perspectives. Volume Two offers coverage of insect biodiversity in regional settings, such as the Arctic and Asia, and in particular habitats including crops, caves, and islands. The authors also include information on historical, cultural, technical, and climatic perspectives of insect biodiversity. This book explores the wide variety of insect species and their evolutionary relationships. Case studies offer assessments on how insect biodiversity can help meet the needs of a rapidly expanding human population, and examine the consequences that an increased loss of insect species will have on the world. This important text: Offers the most up-to-date information on the important topic of insect biodiversity Explores vital topics such as the impact on insect biodiversity through habitat loss and degradation and climate change With its companion Volume I, presents current information on the biodiversity of all insect orders Contains reviews of insect biodiversity in culture and art, in the fossil record, and in agricultural systems Includes scientific approaches and methods for the study of insect biodiversity The book offers scientists, academics, professionals, and students a guide for a better understanding of the biology and ecology of insects, highlighting the need to sustainably manage ecosystems in an ever-changing global environment.

Biology of Chrysomelidae
Biology of Chrysomelidae

Author: P. Jolivet

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 9400931050

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As in most groups of insects, scientific research on the Chrysomelidae began in Europe in 1758, with the description of a few genera and species by the Scandinavian entomologists C. von Linne, I.C. Fabricius, and others. As the 19th century dawned, many systematic entomologists took up the study of chrysomelid beetles, together with other groups of beetles, and many new species and genera were described from all parts of the world. This trend has, of course, continued down to the present time. However, researches on the Chrysomelidae did not remain restricted to systematics, and many new lines of study have been followed, especially in the present century, by workers who have benefitted from the advances made in related fields of pure and applied entomology. Much has been achieved in the study of the Chrysomelidae, as elsewhere, and it is the aim of the present book to provide a summary and guide to these achievements. It is also to be expected that this book will provide a stimulus for further studies on the Chrysomelidae, so that we can anticipate continuing progress in our knowledge and understanding of this group through the endeavours of an ever-increasing number of scientists. I offer my congratulations to all concerned in the preparation of this book and my best wishes for its success.