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Ladybird Beetles of the Australo-Pacific Region
Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellini
Ladybird Beetles of the Australo-Pacific Region
Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellini
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Description
A valuable contribution to the taxonomy of ladybird beetles in this region.
True ladybirds, classified in the tribe Coccinellini, are easily recognisable by their relatively large and shiny bodies and contrasting colour patterns. They are one of the most widely studied groups of beetles, being of economic importance and used as model organisms in biological and ecological research.
Ladybird Beetles of the Australo-Pacific Region covers 22 genera and 95 valid species, including 12 new species, of ladybird beetles from Australia, New Guinea and the Pacific area. For each species, descriptions, illustrations and keys will assist with the correct identification of ladybirds from this large but practically unknown fauna.
This book is a valuable contribution to the taxonomy of ladybird beetles and to the knowledge of the biodiversity of this unique biogeographic region. It will be of use to entomologists, biologists, ecologists, quarantine officers, natural history museum curators and students.
Table of Contents
Preface and acknowledgements
Material and Methods
Introduction
The Coccinellini
1. Morphology
2. Biology
3. Economic importance
Classification of Australo-Pacific Coccinellini
Keys to identification of Australo-Pacific genera of Coccinellini
Keys to identification of Australian species of Coccinellini
Review of the Australo-Pacific Coccinellini
Bibliography
Colour Plates
Index of scientific names
Product details
| Published | May 19 2020 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 240 |
| ISBN | 9781472978660 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Wildlife |
| Illustrations | Contains 110 detailed colour plates |
| Dimensions | 297 x 210 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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