Notodontidae Oenosandridae Lepidoptera

Author : Alexander Schintlmeister
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004259188

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Notodontidae & Oenosandridae (Lepidoptera) by Alexander Schintlmeister Pdf

This 11th volume in the World Catalogue of Insects comprises 4415 species in 532 genera of Notodontidae & Oenosandridae (Lepidoptera), which is about 1000 species more than ever before provided in any catalogue. Altogether 7434 names of taxonomic entities are included. 27 cases of new synonymies on genus level and 72 new synonymies on species group level are reported and 15 statuses of taxa are changed. One Neotype and 24 Lectotypes are designated to stabilize the nomenclature. In line with recognized homonymies 4 replacement names are proposed. The catalogue also includes 107 new combinations of Notodontidae. The bibliographical source of almost all of the listed taxa (including the infrasubspecific entities) has been checked by the author personally. The exact type-locality of a taxon as well as the depository of the type is given, where traceable.

Author : Alexander Schintlmeister
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004260993

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Notodontidae by Alexander Schintlmeister Pdf

The book is the first comprehensive work on Palaearctic Notodontidae since the famous Seitz work of nearly a century ago.

Author : James Stuart Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Moths
ISBN : OCLC:223744768

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Cladistics and Classification of the Notodontidae (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea) Based on Larval and Adult Morphology by James Stuart Miller Pdf

Author : Alexander Schintlmeister
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004354258

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Notodontidae of the Indonesian Archipelago (Lepidoptera) by Alexander Schintlmeister Pdf

A standard work, which deals monographic with all oriental notodontid moths between Australia and the Malayan Peninsula. All species are illustrated as adults in both sexes in colour and in their genitalia. Detailed distribution maps are provided for each species.

Author : Alexander Schintlmeister
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1183731091

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The Notodontidae of the Indonesian Archipelago (Lepidoptera) by Alexander Schintlmeister Pdf

Author : Alexander Schintlmeister
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Notodontidae
ISBN : 3940732257

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An Illustrated Type Catalogue of the Notodontidae by Alexander Schintlmeister Pdf

Author : Steven M. Goodman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 2296 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691222622

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The New Natural History of Madagascar by Steven M. Goodman Pdf

A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earth Separated from Africa’s mainland for tens of millions of years, Madagascar has evolved a breathtaking wealth of biodiversity, becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere else on the planet. The New Natural History of Madagascar provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis available of this island nation’s priceless biological treasures. Now fully revised and expanded, this beautifully illustrated compendium features contributions by more than 600 globally renowned experts who cover the history of scientific exploration in Madagascar, as well as the island’s geology and soils, climate, forest ecology, human ecology, marine and coastal ecosystems, plants, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This invaluable two-volume reference also includes detailed discussions of conservation efforts in Madagascar that showcase several successful protected area programs that can serve as models for threatened ecosystems throughout the world. Provides the most comprehensive overview of Madagascar’s rich natural historyCoedited by 18 different specialistsFeatures hundreds of new contributions by world-class expertsIncludes hundreds of new illustrationsCovers a broad array of topics, from geology and climate to animals, plants, and marine lifeSheds light on newly discovered species and draws on the latest scienceAn essential resource for anyone interested in Madagascar or tropical ecosystems in general, from biologists and conservationists to ecotourists and armchair naturalists

Author : Alain Roques
Publisher : Springer
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401793407

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Processionary Moths and Climate Change : An Update by Alain Roques Pdf

Because of its peculiar biology, its negative impacts on forestry, and its urticating larvae affecting human and animal health, pine processionary moth has largely been studied in many European countries during the last century. However, knowledge remained scattered and no synthesis has ever been published. Since the IPCC retained the moth as one of the two insect indicators of climate change because of its expansion with warming up, filling this gap became increasingly important. Led by INRA, this book associates 101 authors from 22 countries of Europe, Minor Asia and North Africa, combining all the concerned research fields (entomology, ecology, genetics, mathematical modelling, medical and veterinary science, pest management) in a multidisciplinary approach to understand and model the processes underlying past, present and future moth expansion and to propose adapted management methods. Besides, the major biological patterns of the related processionary species are also detailed.

Author : Marian R. Goldsmith,Frantisek Marec
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420060201

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Molecular Biology and Genetics of the Lepidoptera by Marian R. Goldsmith,Frantisek Marec Pdf

Numerous and charismatic, the Lepidoptera is one of the most widely studied groups of invertebrates. Advances in molecular tools and genomic techniques have reduced the need for large sizes and mass-rearing, and lepidopteran model systems are increasingly used to illuminate broad-based experimental questions as well as those peculiar to butterflies and moths. Molecular Biology and Genetics of the Lepidoptera presents a wide-ranging collection of studies on the Lepidoptera, treating them as specialized insects with distinctive features and as model systems for carrying out cutting-edge research. Leading researchers provide an evolutionary framework for placing moths and butterflies on the Tree of Life. The book covers progress in deciphering the silkworm genome and unraveling lepidopteran sex chromosomes. It features new information on sex determination, evolution, and the development of butterfly wing patterns, eyes, vision, circadian clocks, chemoreceptors, and sexual communication. The contributors discuss the genetics and molecular biology of plant host range and prospects for controlling the major crop pest genus Helicoverpa. They also explore the rise of insecticide resistance, the innate immune response, lepidopteran minihosts for testing human pathogens and antibiotics, and the use of intrahemocoelic toxins for control. The book concludes with coverage of polyDNA virus-carrying parasitoid wasps, and the cloning of the first virus resistance gene in the silkworm. Understanding the biology and genetics of butterflies and moths may lead to new species-selective methods of control, saving billions of dollars in pesticide use and protecting environmental and human health—making the sections on strategies for pest management extremely important. This book will open up new paths to the research literature for a broad audience, including entomologists, evolutionary and systematic biologists, geneticists, physiologists, biochemists, and molecular biologists.

Author : Jerry A. Powell,Paul A. Opler
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520943773

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Moths of Western North America by Jerry A. Powell,Paul A. Opler Pdf

Insects boast incredible diversity, and this book treats an important component of the western insect biota that has not been summarized before—moths and their plant relationships. There are about 8,000 named species of moths in our region, and although most are unnoticed by the public, many attract attention when their larvae create economic damage: eating holes in woolens, infesting stored foods, boring into apples, damaging crops and garden plants, or defoliating forests. In contrast to previous North American moth books, this volume discusses and illustrates about 25% of the species in every family, including the tiny species, making this the most comprehensive volume in its field. With this approach it provides access to microlepidoptera study for biologists as well as amateur collectors. About 2,500 species are described and illustrated, including virtually all moths of economic importance, summarizing their morphology, taxonomy, adult behavior, larval biology, and life cycles.

Author : Paul Zborowski,Ted Edwards
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643099043

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A Guide to Australian Moths by Paul Zborowski,Ted Edwards Pdf

Moths are often thought of as the ugly cousins of butterflies, yet their colours can be just as remarkable and, with over 20,000 species in Australia, their biology and lifestyles are far more diverse. With striking colour photographs of live moths in their natural habitat, this guide illustrates all the major moth families in Australia, including some rarely seen species. It provides many curious facts about the unusual aspects of moth biology, including details on day-flying species, camouflage, moths that mimic wasps, larvae with stinging hairs, and larvae that have gills. This easy-to-read book includes sections on the iconic Witjuti grubs, Bogong moths, the giant-tailed Hercules moths of northern Queensland (one of the largest moths in the world, with a wingspan of over 25 cm), moths that release hydrocyanic acid in their defence, and moths that produce ultrasonic calls that bats learn to associate with a bad taste. A Guide to Australian Moths highlights the environmental role of moths, their relationships with other animals and plants, and their importance to humans. It provides a unique introduction to the extraordinary diversity of moths found in Australia.

Author : Jeremy Holloway,Geoffrey Kibby,Djunijanti Peggie
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004475595

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The Families of Malesian Moths and Butterflies by Jeremy Holloway,Geoffrey Kibby,Djunijanti Peggie Pdf

The Families of Malesian Moths and Butterflies provides a compendium of detailed information on the rich diversity of moths and butterflies of Malesia. It includes not only a key to the families (and some subfamilies) and field hints for the identification of larval stages, but also deals with their biology, biogeography, phylogeny and classification, and provides guidance for their collection and study. Familie that are reported or suspected to occur in Malesia are described in some depth, with a reference section intended to include as comprehensive a list as possible of the key works to the fauna.

Author : Susan Mopper,Sharon Y. Strauss
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475709025

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Genetic Structure and Local Adaptation in Natural Insect Populations by Susan Mopper,Sharon Y. Strauss Pdf

Providing an essential foundation for evolutionary theory, this comprehensive volume examines patterns of genetic variation within natural insect populations, and explores the underlying mechanisms that lead to the genetic divergence of coexisting organisms. In particular, the text investigates current research on finescale genetic structure in natural insect populations. Internationally renowned scientists offer a wealth of current information not previously published. Part I present case studies of adaptive genetic structure in natural insect populations, including a critical discussion of the strenghts and weaknesses of the experimental methods employed. Part II addresses the ecological mechanisms that produce adaptive genetic structure in natural insect populations. Part III describes how behavioral and life-history patterns influence genetic structure. Finally, Part IV combines theoretical and empirical approaches linking genetic structure at the population level with larger-scale patterns of variation, such as host race formation and speciation. This broad-ranging, interdisciplinary source of information supplies a thorough examination of the mechanisms that promote and impede genetic structure in natural insect populations. It is a book that will be of interest to undergraduate and graduate students, and to researchers in the fields of ecology, evolution, insect and plant systems, entomology, and population genetics.

Author : Robert G. Foottit,Peter H. Adler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118945537

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Insect Biodiversity by Robert G. Foottit,Peter H. Adler Pdf

Volume One of the thoroughly revised and updated guide to the study of biodiversity in insects The second edition of Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society brings together in one comprehensive text contributions from leading scientific experts to assess the influence insects have on humankind and the earth’s fragile ecosystems. Revised and updated, this new edition includes information on the number of substantial changes to entomology and the study of biodiversity. It includes current research on insect groups, classification, regional diversity, and a wide range of concepts and developing methodologies. The authors examine why insect biodiversity matters and how the rapid evolution of insects is affecting us all. This book explores the wide variety of insect species and their evolutionary relationships. Case studies offer assessments on how insect biodiversity can help meet the needs of a rapidly expanding human population, and also examine the consequences that an increased loss of insect species will have on the world. This important text: Explores the rapidly increasing influence on systematics of genomics and next-generation sequencing Includes developments in the use of DNA barcoding in insect systematics and in the broader study of insect biodiversity, including the detection of cryptic species Discusses the advances in information science that influence the increased capability to gather, manipulate, and analyze biodiversity information Comprises scholarly contributions from leading scientists in the field Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society highlights the rapid growth of insect biodiversity research and includes an expanded treatment of the topic that addresses the major insect groups, the zoogeographic regions of biodiversity, and the scope of systematics approaches for handling biodiversity data.

Author : William E. Conner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780195327373

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Tiger Moths and Woolly Bears by William E. Conner Pdf

Moths of the family Arctiidae, with their brilliant coloration, spectacular courtship rituals, and bizarre defenses, are wonders of the natural world. Unpalatable by virtue of secondary chemicals acquired from their hostplants, these moths advertise their defenses by their coloration and often mimic butterflies, wasps, bees, stinkbugs, and even cockroaches. They have ears with which they hear the echolocation of bats, and some answer with aposematic warnings, while some may jam the bats' sonar.This book, the first written on this fascinating group, documents how tiger moths and woolly bears-the adults and larvae of the Arctiidae-flourish in a world rife with predators, parasites, and competitors. The contributing authors' accounts, each written by a recognized expert in the field, weave together seminal studies on phylogeny and behavior, natural history, chemical communication, mate choice and sexual selection, chemical ecology, parasite-host relationships, self medication, animal orientation, predator-prey interactions, mimicry, adaptive coloration, speciation, biodiversity, and more.