Research on Chrysomelidae, Volume 2

Research on Chrysomelidae, Volume 2
Author: Pierre Jolivet
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2009-12-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9004180974

There are an estimated 40,000 species of chrysomelids, or leaf beetles, worldwide. These biologically interesting and often colorful organisms, such as the tortoise beetles, have a broad range of life histories and fascinating adaptations. For example, there are chrysomelids with shortened wings (brachypterous) and elytra (brachelytrous), other species are viviparous, and yet other leaf beetles have complicated anti predator-parasitoid defenses. Some species, such as corn rootworms (several species in the genus Diabrotica) constitute major agricultural crop pests. Research on Chrysomelidae 2 is a the second volume of a series of volumes on the Chrysomelidae edited by Jolivet, Santiago-Blay, and Schmitt.

American Beetles, Volume II

American Beetles, Volume II
Author: Ross H. Arnett, JR
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 876
Release: 2002-06-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1420041231

Experts offer the most sweeping reference available on the subject of North American beetles. Their rigorous standards for the presentation of data create a concise, useful format that is consistent throughout the book. This is the resource of choice for quick, accurate, and easily accessible information.

Chrysomeloidea II (Orsodacnidae, Megalopodidae, Chrysomelidae) – Part 2

Chrysomeloidea II (Orsodacnidae, Megalopodidae, Chrysomelidae) – Part 2
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2024-07-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 900470728X

Volume 6/2 of the Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera focuses on the second part of the beetle superfamily Chrysomeloidea reported from the Palaearctic biogeographic region. For the genus and species-groups taxa all relevant names are given and all nomenclatural data are cross-checked and the distribution of species and subspecies is given per country or smaller region. A group of 14 experts have worked to collect data based on a critical review of published sources including a significant amount of new information. This volume is also a tool for specialists as well as amateurs, which warrants unambiguous communication.

Aquatic Insects in the Vicinity of the Black Hills, South Dakota and Wyoming

Aquatic Insects in the Vicinity of the Black Hills, South Dakota and Wyoming
Author: Grant De Jong
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2018-07-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1387872303

The Black Hills, straddling the border between southwestern South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, represent an ecological "island" of mountainous terrain in the midst of the Great Plains. Streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds are abundant, yet the aquatic insect fauna inhabiting those ecosystems has not previously been compiled in a single document. This work demonstrates that the known fauna of 95 families, 335 genera, and 447 species-level aquatic insect taxa has a curious mix of eastern, western, northern, and southern biogeographic affinities, yet many significant data gaps remain, and this work can only represent a starting point. The Black Hills beckon more curious naturalists to come and add to our knowledge.