Leaf Beetles

Erscheinungsjahr 2017
ISBN: 978-1-78427-150-3
Verlag: Pelagic Publishing Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 160 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 208 mm, Gewicht: 310 g

Reihe: Naturalists' Handbooks

Leaf beetles are one of the largest groups of beetles, with tens of thousands of species worldwide and around 280 in Britain. They belong mainly to the family Chrysomelidae, but also to two small closely related families, the Megalopodidae and Orsodacnidae. This book provides a comprehensive overview with detailed and accessible coverage of the natural history, ecology and biology of leaf beetles.

Topics cover the life history of leaf beetles, biology, their environment, natural enemies and interactions with humans. There is a thorough discussion about identification of British species, including detail on the juvenile stages (eggs, larvae, pupae) and a concise key to adults. A chapter is dedicated to study techniques and materials. The book is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and line drawings.

Leaf beetles is a vital resource for entomology students and educators, naturalists, nature conservationists, those involved in agriculture, horticulture and the management of stored produce.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hubble, Dave

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften, Biologie: Sachbuch, Naturführer
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Taxonomie und Systematik
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbellose (Invertebrata) Insekten (Entomologie)
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Tierökologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Editor's preface

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction

2. Life history

3. Leaf beetles in their environment

4. Natural enemies of leaf beetles

5. Population

6. Identification of British species

7. Study techniques and materials

8. Useful addresses and links

References

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Hubble, Dave
Dave Hubble is a freelance ecologist. He is the organiser of the UK's Chrysomelidae Recording Scheme and recently wrote the AIDGAP key to UK species. He also teaches Environmental Science at the Open University. Dave's blog can be found at davehubbleecology.blogspot.co.uk