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Item Details
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LEAF BEETLES
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| By: |
Dave Hubble |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£19.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1784271608 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781784271602 |
| Publisher: |
PELAGIC PUBLISHING |
| Pub. date: |
8 August, 2017 |
| Series: |
Naturalists' Handbooks Vol. 34 |
| Description: |
A detailed and accessible overview of leaf beetles covering the natural history, ecology and biology of the Chrysomelidae and its close relatives the Megalopodidae and Orsodacnidae in Britain, including a comprehensive guide to identification, study techniques and materials. |
| Synopsis: |
Leaf beetles are one of the largest groups of beetles, with tens of thousands of species worldwide and around 280 in Britain. They belong mainly to the family Chrysomelidae, but also to two small closely related families, the Megalopodidae and Orsodacnidae. This book provides a comprehensive overview with detailed and accessible coverage of the natural history, ecology and biology of leaf beetles.Topics cover the life history of leaf beetles, biology, their environment, natural enemies and interactions with humans. There is a thorough discussion about identification of British species, including detail on the juvenile stages (eggs, larvae, pupae) and a concise key to adults. A chapter is dedicated to study techniques and materials. The book is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and line drawings.Leaf beetles is a vital resource for entomology students and educators, naturalists, nature conservationists, those involved in agriculture, horticulture and the management of stored produce. |
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Line drawings, black and white; Illustrations, color; 1 Tables, black and |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Pelagic Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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