Download or read book The Western Palaearctic Zygaenidae Lepidoptera written by Clas M. Naumann and published by Brill. This book was released on 1999 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete handbook which will provide an extensive introduction to the biology, ecology and behaviour of the Zygaenidae, a group of diurnal moths that has become one of the most intensively studied models of chemical and evolutionary biology. Consequently, the introduction will provide detailed information on zygaenid systematics and phylogeny, life cycles, morphology, zoogeography and palaeontology, genetics and individual variation, ecology and behaviour, conservation, collecting and breeding techniques. The general part concludes with an essay on the history of research on the Zygaenidae. In the systematic part of the book, the 115 species of westen Palaearctic Zygaenidae, currently contained in the three subfamilies Procridinae, Chalcosiinae and Zygaeninae, will be treated. Each species is briefly described, followed by ifferentiating characters of similar species, individual and geographical variation, distribution (with maps for each species), ecology, behaviour, early instars and larval foodplants. Colour plates illustrates all species and the male and female genitalia of the Procridinae are also figured. A bibliography will provide references to the most relevant literature for those interested in current research. 12 colour plates. Line drawings of genitalia. Distribution maps to all species. Other text figures.
Download or read book Western Palaearctic Zygaenidae written by Clas M. Naumann and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete handbook providing an extensive introduction to the biology, ecology and behaviour of the Zygaenidae. The introduction provides detailed information on zygaenid systematics and phylogeny, life cycles, morphology, zoogeography and palaeontology, genetics and individual variation, ecology and behaviour, conservation, collecting and breeding techniques. In the systematic part of the book, the 115 species of westen Palaearctic Zygaenidae, currently contained in the three subfamilies Procridinae, Chalcosiinae and Zygaeninae, are treated. Each species is briefly described, followed by differentiating characters of similar species, individual and geographical variation, distribution (with maps for each species), ecology, behaviour, early instars and larval foodplants. Colour plates illustrate all species and the male and female genitalia of the Procridinae are also figured. A bibliography provides references to the most relevant literature for those interested in current research.
Download or read book A Review of the Western Palaearctic Procridinae Lepidoptera Zygaenidae written by Konstantin Aleksandrovich Efetov and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Review of the Western Palaearctic Procridinae Lepidoptera written by Konstantin A. Efetov and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Bibliography of the Zygaenidae written by Tremewan and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zygaeninae (burnets) are diurnal, aposematic moths which occur in the Palaearctic, Oriental and Afrotropical regions. The unusual biology of this small subfamily of fewer than 120 species has inspired research on their ecology, chemical ecology, pheromone biology, ethology and mimicry, in addition to systematics, life history, larval host plants, genetics and geographical and individual variation. This bibliography of about 2750 entries has been checked against the original publications and is as complete as possible to the end of 1986. It is comprehensively indexed by subject and bibliography reference number.
Download or read book Forester Moths written by K. A. Efetov and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an attempt to summarize all knowledge and enable entomologists to identify all species belonging to these four genera. Moreover, this work complements to the The western Palaearctic Zygaenidae and it will later be accompanied by a distribution atlas. A short summary of the characters of the Procridinae, comments on possible phylogenetic relationships, a complete check-list of species and all known synonyms, an identification key with genitalia drawings of all species, a systematic catalogue with type localities and depositories of types, data on the distribution, and annotated list of all known larval foodplants, description of new biologies and a detailed bibliography are provided. Moreover, illustrations of wing venation, morphology of antennae and legs, larval morphology, so far unpublished photos of larvae and their foodplants and colour paintings of all mentioned species are included.
Download or read book A Systematic Catalogue of the Zygaeninae written by Axel Hofmann and published by Brill. This book was released on 1996 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zygaeninae, commonly known as Burnets, are diurnal, mostly aposematic moths that occur in the Palaearctic, Oriental and Afrotropical regions. Although the sub-family consists of only 116 extant species that are currently recognized as valid, their frequent and sometimes extreme individual variation, their extensive geographical variation, and their fascinating biology, have long attracted the attention of both the professional and amateur lepidopterist.
Download or read book Chemical Ecology of Insects written by Jun Tabata and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-01-29 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insects have evolved very unique and interesting tactics using chemical signals to survive. Chemical ecology illustrates the working of the biological network by means of chemical analyses. Recent advances in analytical technology have opened the way to a better understanding of the more complicated and abyssal interactions of insects with other organisms including plants and microbes. This book covers recent research on insects and chemical communications and presents the current status about challenges faced by chemical ecologists for the management of pests in agriculture and human health.
Download or read book Zygaenid Moths of Australia written by Gerhard M Tarmann and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2005-01-31 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zygaenidae are a family of day-flying moths with an unusual biology – they are capable of releasing prussic (hydrocyanic) acid. All Australian species belong to the subfamily Procridinae (commonly known as foresters) and many of these feature iridescent green colours or a wasp-like look. This is the first study of the Australian fauna of these attractive and biologically interesting moths. In this volume their beauty is captured larger-than-life in 114 finely detailed portraits by acclaimed artist František Gregor, setting a new benchmark for moth illustrations. Comprehensive general chapters discuss zygaenid morphology, biology, phylogeny and classification, with considerable new information of world-wide relevance. The book then provides in-depth treatments of the 10 genera and 43 species present in Australia, including 4 genera and 21 species new to science. It features keys to genera and species, photos of genitalia of both sexes and other diagnostic structures, and distribution maps for all species. Additionally, there are 8 pages of colour photographs and over 400 photos of microscopic structures, including more than a hundred spectacular scanning electron micrographs.
Download or read book A Systematic Catalogue of the Zygaenidae written by Hoffmann and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-10-09 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work reflects modern concepts of systematics at the generic, specific and subspecific levels and aims to update the now outdated catalogue by Reiss & Tremewan (1967), and to bring stability into the nomenclature. The author, date and literature reference of each nominal taxon are cited, together with full synonymies. Type localities of taxa at species and subspecies levels are provided, as well as the range of each species and the distribution of each subspecies. Larval host-plants are listed under each zygaenid species (and vice-versa) and are also indexed by family and species. Literature references are annotated with the same key-words that were used in the Bibliography, to which the Catalogue is a companion and to which this work also contains an updating supplement. It concludes with an index of valid nominal taxa and their synoyms.
Download or read book Biosystematics of Nearctic Smoky Moths with Emphasis on Their Early Stages and Natural History Lepidoptera Zygaenidae Procridinae written by Benedict L Gagliardi (III) and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zygaenidae (burnets and smoky moths) are a charismatic and widespread family of Microlepidoptera with unusual adult and larval biologies. Many lineages are well studied, especially the Zygaeninae of the western Palaearctic. Adult smoky moths of North America, all of the subfamily Procridinae, are often poorly represented in collections and are in many cases need of taxonomic study. Zygaenid diversity in North America north of Mexico amounts to about 23 described native species (with potentially 3-4 undescribed) and one established exotic species, with the majority found in the deserts and adjacent mountain ranges of Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas. For most Nearctic species, little is known of their life history, larval morphology, or ecology. This paper details many of the anatomical features and biological aspects of procridine caterpillars north of Mexico based on wild-caught and lab-reared specimens. Larvae share a â€mouth-like†gland associated with the spiracles on A2 and A7 and an eversible gland at the base of the first thoracic leg, both of unknown function. Microscopically barbed setae likely play a role in the ability of larvae to cause adverse dermatological reactions (erucism). Larvae of twenty species representing all eight native genera are described in detail and a preliminary larval species key is presented. Hostplant and other life history data for many species are provided here for the first time. All described Nearctic Zygaenidae north of Mexico can be positively identified by their larvae so far as known, although species concepts in Acoloithus, Harrisina, and perhaps other genera are still in need of further study. Both of these genera and Triprocris appear to have cryptic undescribed species in North America. Based on larval morphology and life history data, I propose moving Neofelderia rata into the genus Neoilliberis and thus refer to this species as Neoilliberis rata new comb. throughout.
Download or read book The Hawkmoths of the Western Palaearctic written by Pittaway and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed study of 57 sphingid species occurring in Europe (Ireland to the Urals), North Africa and the Middle East, placing particular emphasis on ecological factors governing population and distribution. The colour plates depict adults of all species, larvae of 40 species and 5 subspecies, and 13 types of habitat. A major work, of interest to lepidopterists and conservationists.
Download or read book Forester Moths written by K. A. Efetov and published by ISBS. This book was released on 1999 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an attempt to summarize all knowledge and enable entomologists to identify all species belonging to these four genera. Moreover, this work complements to the The western Palaearctic Zygaenidae and it will later be accompanied by a distribution atlas. A short summary of the characters of the Procridinae, comments on possible phylogenetic relationships, a complete check-list of species and all known synonyms, an identification key with genitalia drawings of all species, a systematic catalogue with type localities and depositories of types, data on the distribution, and annotated list of all known larval foodplants, description of new biologies and a detailed bibliography are provided. Moreover, illustrations of wing venation, morphology of antennae and legs, larval morphology, so far unpublished photos of larvae and their foodplants and colour paintings of all mentioned species are included. 12 colour plates. Line drawings of male and female genitalia to all species.
Download or read book A Systematic Catalogue of the Zygaenidae Lepidoptera Zygaenidae a Bibliography of the Zygaenidae Lepidoptera Zygaenidae written by A. Hoffmann and published by Brill. This book was released on 1996 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zygaeninae, commonly known as Burnets, are diurnal, mostly aposematic moths that occur in the Palaearctic, Oriental and Afrotropical regions. Although the sub-family consists of only 116 extant species that are currently recognized as valid, their frequent and sometimes extreme individual variation, their extensive geographical variation, and their fascinating biology, have long attracted the attention of both the professional and amateur lepidopterist.
Download or read book A Systematic Catalogue of the Genus Zygaena Fabricius Lepidoptera Zygaenidae Ein Systematischer Katalog der Gattung Zygaena Fabricius Lepidoptera Zygaenidae written by Hugo Reiss and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-14 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is forty years since Burgeff published, in 1926, the first comprehensive catalogue of the genus Zygaena Fabricius, forming part 33 of the Lepidopterorum Catalogus. Following the pattern and general layout of Burgeff's work, we have attempted to produce a catalogue in which all names in the genus Zygaena are included, with references to the literature where these names were originally published. Additional references are included when these refer to illustrations of a species, subspecies or form, or to a taxonomic change, e.g., a change in status. References to misidentifications are generally omitted unless a new species has been described at a later date. In compiling this work we have adhered to the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature as adopted by the XV International Congress of Zoology. However, although the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature recognises the necessity of names of lower rank than subspecies, they do not at present deal with such names. The provisions of the Code do not apply to them and, therefore, such names have no nomenclatural status. Every subspecies is given equal status in the catalogue although their relative value is not always the same. Certain authors have very often separated sub species on minute differences and a subsequent examination of further material, taken over a number of years, has shown that the differences are not always constant. In many cases, however, we have been unable to verify the status of each subspecies.
Download or read book Vol 2 Morphology Physiology and Development written by Niels Kristensen and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive english-language reference work on morphology, physiology and development of the moths and butterflies of the world. Written by a truly international team of specialists, the overall level of expertise of the book is unsurpassed, and several chapters present substantial amounts of original information. The book is richly illustrated, and all chapters have extensive bibliographies. Volume I has been published in 1998 and covers the evolution, systematics and biogeography of Lepidoptera. The goal of both volumes is to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge of this outstandingly important insect group.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Entomology written by John L. Capinera and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-08-11 with total page 4346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text brings together fundamental information on insect taxa, morphology, ecology, behavior, physiology, and genetics. Close relatives of insects, such as spiders and mites, are included.
