Tenebrionid Beetles of Australia
Descriptions of Tribes • Keys to Genera • Catalogue of Species
In this beautifully illustrated volume on Australian tenebrionid beetles, higher-level groups are reviewed, keys provided to enable identification to genus and subgenus level, and notes provided on relationships, distribution and biology. A catalogue of all Australian taxa down to subspecies level is presented, including synonymy relevant to the Australian fauna, type localities, and location of types. Eight subfamilies, 43 tribes, 216 valid genera and subgenera, and 1595 valid species are listed.
The senior author, Dr Eric Matthews, in retirement an Honorary Fellow at the South Australian Museum, is well known among entomologists and ecologists for his studies on beetles, particularly tenebrionids, and his very useful set of keys to beetle groups of South Australia. Dr Patrice Bouchard, research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, in Ottawa, studied the evolution and relationships of Australian rainforest Tenebrionidae during his Ph.D. He is also interested in the nomenclature and biogeography of darkling beetles. Together, Matthews and Bouchard bring us a thorough summary of knowledge of Australian Tenebrionidae.
About this book
Publishers
Australian Biological Resources Study
Year
2008
Authors
E.G.Matthews
P.Bouchard
ISBN
978 0 642 56857 1
Size
250 × 176 mm (B5)
Number of pages
viii + 398 pages
index, glossary, bibliography
Binding
Hardcover
section stitched
Illustrations
109 colour plates
full colour throughout
Price
Includes surface postage for overseas orders, or GST and postage within Australia.
AU$120.00
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