The Ladybirds Coccinellidae Of Britain And Ireland

Author : Helen E. Roy,M. E. N. Majerus
Publisher : Fsc Publications
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Ladybugs
ISBN : 1906698201

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The Ladybirds (Coccinellidae) of Britain and Ireland by Helen E. Roy,M. E. N. Majerus Pdf

Published by the Field Studies Council of behalf of the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology's Biological Records Centre. Stunning full colour atlas providing information on the ladybird (Coccinellidae) family, comprising a diverse group of beetles. There are 47 species of Coccinellidae resident in Britain and Ireland. Some species are brightly coloured and these are colloquially termed ladybirds. Others are small and inconspicuous, although these, on closer inspection, are just as attractive as their charismatic counterparts. In this atlas, we describe the distribution of ladybirds in Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, using data collated through the Biological Records Centre Coccinellidae Recording Scheme (including the UK Ladybird Survey) since 1964. As well as distribution maps, the book uses terrific colour photographs and text to help with the identification of ladybird species in Britain and Ireland, from the largest to the smallest, and to provide information on life histories, behaviour, host plants and prey, and details of the enemies of ladybirds, especially their parasites.

Author : Helen Roy,Peter Brown
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472935694

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Field Guide to the Ladybirds of Great Britain and Ireland by Helen Roy,Peter Brown Pdf

"A ground-breaking identification guide ... the perfect marriage of artistic excellence, deep knowledge and, dare I say it, of scientists' genuine affection." BRETT WESTWOOD This brand new illustrated field guide covers all 47 species of ladybird occurring in the British Isles in a handy and easy-to-use format. Twenty-seven species are colourful and conspicuous and easily recognised as ladybirds; the remaining species are more challenging, but the clear illustrations and up-to-date text in this guide will help to break down the identification barriers. A useful introduction provides an overview of ladybird ecology, tips on studying and recording, and suggested sites for finding ladybirds. The main part of the book comprises detailed species texts, covering field characters, food, habitats, suggested survey methods, ranges, conservation statuses and distribution trends. An illustrated at-a-glance identification guide and helpful pointers for differentiating similar-looking species are also included. With 102 colour photographs and 47 distribution maps, combined with Richard Lewington's peerless artwork, this is the definitive guide to one of our most cherished and charismatic insect groups.

Author : Helen E. Roy,Peter M. J. Brown,Richard F. Comont,Remy L. Poland,John J. Sloggett
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781907807374

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Ladybirds by Helen E. Roy,Peter M. J. Brown,Richard F. Comont,Remy L. Poland,John J. Sloggett Pdf

This revised and updated edition of Ladybirds provides a succinct but comprehensive and accessible overview of the biology of ladybirds and their parasites, focusing on ecology in an evolutionary context. It provides the latest information, coverage of recent additions to the British list including the harlequin ladybird, and makes suggestions for further research, both short and long term, highlighting gaps in knowledge and showing readers how to get involved with recording and studying ladybirds. It includes updated keys for the identification of ladybirds at late-instar larval and adult stages, and techniques for studying ladybirds and their parasites in both laboratory and field. The authors hope that this book will be a valuable resource, not only for students, from school to university and beyond, but also for anyone with an interest in natural history, whether professional or recreational.

Author : Jiahui Li,Hong Pang,Adam Slipinski
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486303892

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Ladybird Beetles of the Australo-Pacific Region by Jiahui Li,Hong Pang,Adam Slipinski Pdf

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 the ladybirds 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.

Author : Bryan J. Pinchen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Ladybugs
ISBN : 0954934911

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A Pocket Guide to the Ladybirds of Britain and Ireland by Bryan J. Pinchen Pdf

Author : Helen B. C. Boyce
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781784272456

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A Field Guide to Harlequins and Other Common Ladybirds of Britain and Ireland by Helen B. C. Boyce Pdf

The invasive Harlequin ladybird is an eye-catching and beautiful species, but it can be very difficult to identify, with huge variation in colouration and pattern. This comprehensive photographic field guide is the first complete guide to identifying Harlequin ladybirds found in Britain and Ireland. It also covers all the other 25 conspicuous ladybird species that occur. Detailed, informative and beautifully illustrated with more than 350 remarkable colour photographs including ladybird developmental time sequences and numerous images of each ladybird species Ground-breaking quick key for Harlequin identification Includes a photographic guide to the larvae of all 26 species – the first of its kind Easy to follow comprehensive descriptions and explanations of ladybird lifecycles and habits This clear, user-friendly field guide is ideal for anyone interested in learning how to identify a Harlequin ladybird, from beginners to more experienced entomologists, students and professionals. This book is ideal for learning to recognise and understand this charismatic and significant beetle.

Author : M. E. N. Majerus
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107116078

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A Natural History of Ladybird Beetles by M. E. N. Majerus Pdf

A comprehensive, full-colour work providing insights into recent advances in the ecological understanding of ladybirds.

Author : Richard Comont
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781472955845

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RSPB Spotlight Ladybirds by Richard Comont Pdf

Brightly coloured and pleasingly patterned, ladybirds are among some of our most beloved and familiar invertebrates. Their role in helping to protect our crops by devouring huge numbers of pests has firmly established these tiny, flying beetles as the gardeners' friend. Spotlight Ladybirds focuses on the 26 species that are resident in the UK, from the widespread but unusual Orange Ladybird to the rare – and aptly named – Scarce 7-spot Ladybird. Ladybird expert, Richard Comont considers the conservation challenges facing these iconic species, whose populations are now at risk thanks to the threat posed by one of their own, the invasive alien Harlequin Ladybird. And he covers all aspects of ladybirds' biology, from tiny larvae emerging from their oval eggs to large aggregations that converge at specific sites around the world. Richard also examines the natural history and cultural significance of this fascinating group of beetles, from Ladybird Books to Thor. The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour photos and informative expert text.

Author : Helen E. Roy,Peter M. J. Brown,Richard F. Comont,Remy L. Poland,John J. Sloggett
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781907807398

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Ladybirds by Helen E. Roy,Peter M. J. Brown,Richard F. Comont,Remy L. Poland,John J. Sloggett Pdf

This revised and updated edition of Ladybirds provides a succinct but comprehensive and accessible overview of the biology of ladybirds and their parasites, focusing on ecology in an evolutionary context.

Author : Danny Haelewaters,John Losey,António Onofre Soares
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832505403

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Ladybirds: Conservation, Ecology and Interactions with Other Organisms by Danny Haelewaters,John Losey,António Onofre Soares Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Beetles
ISBN : 1851532978

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Guide to Ladybirds of the British Isles by Anonim Pdf

Author : T. Pullaiah
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1836 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780429783210

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Global Biodiversity by T. Pullaiah Pdf

This new four-volume set, Global Biodiversity, provides a wealth of insightful information on the biodiversity of selected nations around the world. The volumes provide informative summaries of the available data on both wild and cultivated plants, wild and domesticated animals, and microbes of the different nations selected.

Author : Richard Jones
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781472922120

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House Guests, House Pests by Richard Jones Pdf

Today we live in snug, well-furnished houses surrounded by the trappings of a civilised life. But we are not alone – we suffer a constant stream of unwanted visitors. Our houses, our food, our belongings, our very existence are under constant attack from a host of invaders eager to take advantage of our shelter, our food stores and our tasty soft furnishings. From bats in the belfry to beetles in the cellar, moths in the wardrobe and mosquitoes in the bedroom, humans cannot escape the attentions of the animal kingdom. Nature may be red in tooth and claw, but when it's our blood the bedbugs are after, when it's our cereal bowl that's littered with mouse droppings, and when it's our favourite chair that collapses due to woodworm in the legs, it really brings it home the fact that we and our homes are part of nature too. This book represents a 21st century version of the classic Mediaeval bestiary. It poses questions such as where these animals came from, can we live with them, can we get rid of them, and should we? Written in Richard Jones's engaging style and with a funky-retro design, House Guests, House Pests will be a book to treasure.

Author : Helen E. Roy,Eric Wajnberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402069390

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From Biological Control to Invasion: the Ladybird Harmonia axyridis as a Model Species by Helen E. Roy,Eric Wajnberg Pdf

Harmonia axyridis has been described as the “most invasive ladybird on Earth”. It has a long history of use as a classical biological control agent in the USA and more recently in Europe. This beetle has been effective at controlling pest insects in a variety of crop systems but it poses unacceptable risks by impacting on non-target species as both an intraguild predator and competitor. Written by renowned scientists, this book is a synthesis of recent research on H. axyridis and provides informative insights into current perspectives and future directions. Biological control is an essential component of sustainable agriculture but the distinction between a successful biological control agent and an invasive species can be narrow. We hope that lessons can be learnt from H. axyridis.

Author : Steve Roud
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 1004 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780141941622

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The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland by Steve Roud Pdf

Are black cats lucky or unlucky? What should you do when you hear the first cuckoo? Since when have people believed that it's unlucky to shoot an albatross? Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions about the world of superstitions and forms an endlessly browsable guide to a subject that continues to obsess and intrigue.