Australian Beetles Volume 2

Australian Beetles Volume 2
Author: Adam Slipinski
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 793
Release: 2019-11-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0643097317

This three-volume series represents a comprehensive treatment of the beetles of Australia, a relatively under-studied fauna that includes many unusual and unique lineages found nowhere else on Earth. Volume 2 contains 36 chapters, providing critical information and identification keys to the genera of the Australian beetle families included in suborders Archostemata, Myxophaga, Adephaga and several groups of Polyphaga (Scirtoidea, Hydrophiloidea, Scarabaeoidea, Buprestoidea and Tenebrionidae). Each chapter is richly illustrated in black and white drawings and photographs. The book also includes colour habitus figures for about 1000 Australian beetle genera and subgenera belonging to the families treated in this volume. This volume is a truly international collaborative effort, as the chapters have been written by 23 contributors from Australia, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland and USA.

Australian Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Volume 2

Australian Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Volume 2
Author: Adam Slipinski
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 1027
Release: 2016-06-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1486304605

Longhorn Beetles — Cerambycidae are one of the most easily recognised groups of beetles, a family that worldwide encompasses over 33 000 species in 5200 genera. With over 1400 species classified in 300 genera, this is the sixth largest among 117 beetle families in Australia. These beetles often attack and kill living forest or orchard trees and develop in construction timber (like the European House borer, introduced to WA), causing serious damage. Virtually all Cerambycidae feed on living or dead plant tissues and play a significant role in all terrestrial environments where plants are found. Larvae often utilise damaged or dead trees for their development, and through feeding on rotten wood form an important element of the saproxylic fauna, speeding energy circulation in these habitats. Many species are listed as quarantine pests because of their destructive role to the timber industry. This second of three volumes on Australian Longhorn Beetles covers the taxonomy of genera of the Cerambycinae, with comments on natural history and morphology. One hundred and forty-two Cerambycinae genera are diagnosed and described, an illustrated key to their identification is provided, and images illustrate representatives of genera and of actual type specimens. A full listing of all Australian species with synonymies and bibliographic citations is also included.

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author: United States. Department of Agriculture. Library
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1080
Release: 1904
Genre:
ISBN:

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author: National Agricultural Library (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1168
Release: 1904
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

Votes & Proceedings

Votes & Proceedings
Author: New South Wales. Parliament. Legislative Council
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1076
Release: 1899
Genre: New South Wales
ISBN:

Australian Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Volume 1

Australian Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Volume 1
Author: Adam Slipinski
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2013-09-20
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1486300049

Longhorn Beetles — Cerambycidae are one of the most easily recognised groups of beetles, a family that worldwide encompasses over 33,000 species in 5,200 genera. With over 1,400 species classified in 300 genera, this is the sixth largest among 117 beetle families in Australia. These beetles often attack and kill living forest or orchard trees and develop in construction timber (like European House borer, introduced to WA), causing serious damages. Virtually all Cerambycidae feed on living or dead plant tissues and play a significant role in all terrestrial environments where plants are found. Larvae often utilise damaged or dead trees for their development, and through feeding on rotten wood form an important element of the saproxylic fauna, speeding energy circulation in these habitats. Many species are listed as quarantine pests because of their destructive role to the timber industry. This volume provides a general introduction to the Australian Cerambycidae with sections on biology, phylogeny and morphology of adult and larvae, followed by the keys to the subfamilies and an overview of the 74 genera of the subfamily Lamiinae occurring in Australia. All Lamiinae genera are diagnosed, described and illustrated and an illustrated key to their identification is provided. A full listing of all included Australian species with synonymies and bibliographic citations is also included.

Australian Jewel Beetles

Australian Jewel Beetles
Author: Geoff Williams
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2024-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1486317413

Australian Jewel Beetles: An Introduction to the Buprestidae is a comprehensive overview of Australia’s buprestid fauna. It presents taxonomic, ecological and biogeographic information for all Australian genera, and their association with the world’s Buprestidae more widely. It explores plant-evolution dependencies, as well as threats and conservation for this diverse fauna. The authors bring together their extensive experience and understanding of the wealth of Australia’s largely endemic species, supported by spectacular images. Australian Jewel Beetles will be valued by professional biologists and ecologists, as well as entomologists and naturalists in Australia and abroad.