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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. Features Provides detailed accounts
and keys to genera of Australian beetle families included in
suborders Archostemata, Myxophaga, Adephaga and several groups of
Polyphaga (Scirtoidea, Hydrophiloidea, Scarabaeoidea, Buprestoidea
and Tenebrionidae). Chapters are richly illustrated with black and
white drawings and photographs and colour habitus figures for about
1000 genera and subgenera are also included. Volume 1 received the
2014 Whitley Award Commendation for Taxonomic Zoology.
Longhorn Beetles ("Cerambycidae") are one of the most easily
recognized 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.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
utilize 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."Volume 2" is expected Fall 2015.
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.
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.
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