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Biodiversity, Biosystematics, and Ecology of Canadian Coleoptera

Author : Christopher G Majka
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
ISBN 13 : 954642451X
Total Pages : 411 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (464 download)

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Book Synopsis Biodiversity, Biosystematics, and Ecology of Canadian Coleoptera by : Christopher G Majka

Download or read book Biodiversity, Biosystematics, and Ecology of Canadian Coleoptera written by Christopher G Majka and published by PenSoft Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÿThis volume includes fourteen research articles on Canadian Coleoptera, mainly on the families Staphylinidae, Leiodidae, Histeridae, Nitidulidae, Cucujidae, Phalacridae, Silvanidae, Laemophloeidae, Tetratomidae, several aquatic groups, and others. An introductory editorial traces the history of scientific research and indicates areas of future inquiry. The papers address various questions with respect to the distribution, dispersal, zoogeographical status, phenology, and bionomics of Canadian Coleoptera, the role of saproxylic beetles in forest ecosystems, and invasive species in native habitats. The answers to these questions have important economic and environmental consequences. The book is addressed to coleopterists, ecologists, biogeographers, and conservationists.

Biodiversity, Biosystematics, and Ecology of Canadian Coleoptera II

Author : Christopher G. Majka
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
ISBN 13 : 9546425133
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (464 download)

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Book Synopsis Biodiversity, Biosystematics, and Ecology of Canadian Coleoptera II by : Christopher G. Majka

Download or read book Biodiversity, Biosystematics, and Ecology of Canadian Coleoptera II written by Christopher G. Majka and published by PenSoft Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume includes thirteen research articles focused primarily on Canadian Coleoptera. Several taxonomic and biodiversity studies examine groups within the Staphylinidae, Cerambycidae, Gyrinidae, and Haliplidae, describing new species, presenting keys to identification, mapping distributions, and reporting new provincial and national records. Other studies direct their attention to saproxylic beetles as indicators of forest disturbance, and to the beetle fauna of Rhode Island and the larger zoogeographic utility of distributional checklists. An introductory essay discusses a variety of challenges to biodiversity and biosystematics research worldwide. The contents of present volume represent stepping-stones of biodiversity research ? a discipline vital to the future of life on the planet. The book is addressed to coleopterists, taxonomists, ecologists, biogeographers and conservationists.

Biosystematics and Ecology of Canadian Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) II

Author : Jan Klimaszewski
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
ISBN 13 : 9546426326
Total Pages : 358 pages
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Book Synopsis Biosystematics and Ecology of Canadian Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) II by : Jan Klimaszewski

Download or read book Biosystematics and Ecology of Canadian Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) II written by Jan Klimaszewski and published by PenSoft Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New taxonomic, distribution and habitat data are presented for Canadian species of the family Staphylinidae (Coleoptera). Distributional records are presented mostly from New Brunswick, Ontario and Yukon Territory. For New Brunswick, 186 new provincial records, 11 new records for Canada, and 10 new records of adventive species are provided. For Ontario, 47 new provincial records and 25 new Canadian records are provided, and 5 species are described as new to science. For Yukon Territory, 20 new territorial records and 1 new Canadian record are provided and 9 species are described as new to science. A total of 253 new provincial/territorial records, 37 new Canadian records, and 14 species new to science are treated in this volume. Lectotypes are designated for several species and seven synonyms are proposed. All new species and many species representing new distributional records are illustrated by color habitus images and black and white images of the genital structures. This volume on Canadian rove beetle biodiversity contributes new taxonomic research and important baseline data, and significantly updates the known staphylinid faunas of New Brunswick, Ontario, Yukon Territory, and Canada.

Biodiversity and Ecology of the Coleoptera of New Brunswick, Canada

Author : Robert Anderson
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
ISBN 13 : 9546426318
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (464 download)

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Book Synopsis Biodiversity and Ecology of the Coleoptera of New Brunswick, Canada by : Robert Anderson

Download or read book Biodiversity and Ecology of the Coleoptera of New Brunswick, Canada written by Robert Anderson and published by PenSoft Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2012-04-04 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New taxonomic, distribution and habitat data are presented for Canadian species in various families of Coleoptera. Distributional records are presented mostly from New Brunswick but also Quebec, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. For New Brunswick, 320 new provincial records, 6 new records for Canada, and 22 new records of adventive species are provided. For Quebec, 1 new provincial record is provided; for Nova Scotia, 11 new provincial records are provided; and for Prince Edward Island, 2 new provincial records are provided. Maps of all new distribution records and significant new biological information are provided for all species. This volume on Maritime provinces beetle biodiversity contributes new and important baseline data, and significantly updates the known Coleoptera faunas of New Brunswick, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Canada.

Aleocharine Rove Beetles of British Columbia: A Hotspot of Canadian Biodiversity (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae)

Author : Jan Klimaszewski
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030361748
Total Pages : 631 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis Aleocharine Rove Beetles of British Columbia: A Hotspot of Canadian Biodiversity (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) by : Jan Klimaszewski

Download or read book Aleocharine Rove Beetles of British Columbia: A Hotspot of Canadian Biodiversity (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) written by Jan Klimaszewski and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aleocharine beetles are among the most poorly known and difficult-to-identify groups of Coleoptera worldwide. This book presents the first comprehensive synopsis of aleocharine rove beetle species (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) from British Columbia, Canada. It is important to generate a structured inventory of species in hotspots of biodiversity like British Columbia, to provide baseline biodiversity data for monitoring species responses related to climate change. It is the first book to treat and illustrate every recorded and new species. For every species, color illustrations are provided, including color habitus and genital diagnostic structures of both sexes. Two hundred and twenty-seven valid species, including 14 new species, 16 new generic records, and 36 (excluding new species) new provincial and 6 state records, in 79 genera and 14 tribes.Tribes and subtribes are arranged in phylogenetic order as it is currently recognized, and genera and subgenera are listed alphabetically within each tribe or subtribe. Species are listed alphabetically or in species groups to better reflect their relationships. Species distribution is listed by provinces and territories in Canada and states in the United States, and the geographic origin of each species is categorized as native, Holarctic, adventive or undetermined (either adventive or Holarctic). Every species is presented with a morphological diagnosis including external and genital characters of both sexes. Collection and habitat data are presented for each species, including collecting period, and collecting methods. A list of all Canadian species with their currently known distribution in North America is presented at the end of the book.

Aleocharine Rove Beetles of Eastern Canada (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae): A Glimpse of Megadiversity

Author : Jan Klimaszewski
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319773445
Total Pages : 902 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Book Synopsis Aleocharine Rove Beetles of Eastern Canada (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae): A Glimpse of Megadiversity by : Jan Klimaszewski

Download or read book Aleocharine Rove Beetles of Eastern Canada (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae): A Glimpse of Megadiversity written by Jan Klimaszewski and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-30 with total page 902 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first comprehensive synopsis of all aleocharine rove beetle species (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) recorded from eastern Canada, from Ontario to the Maritime Provinces inclusively, is presented. Four hundred and seven species in 96 genera, and 16 tribes are presented and discussed.Tribes and subtribes are arranged in presumably phylogenetic order as it is currently recognized. Genera and subgenera are listed alphabetically. Species are listed alphabetically or in species groups to better reflect their relationships. Species distribution is listed by abbreviated provinces and territories in Canada and abbreviated states in the United States. Geographic status is given to every species as Native, Holarctic or adventive with some species listed with undetermined status - adventive or Holarctic. Every treated species is presented with a diagnosis, including short description of body and description of the median lobe of aedeagus, spermatheca, and tergite and sternite VIII of both sexes. For each species a plate with colour habitus image and black and white images of genital structures is provided to aid with positive identification. Collection and habitat data (often new) are presented for each species, including data on macrohabitat, microhabitat, collecting period, and collecting methods.

A Faunal Review of Aleocharine Beetles in the Rapidly Changing Arctic and Subarctic Regions of North America (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae)

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Author : Jan Klimaszewski
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030681912
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)

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Book Synopsis A Faunal Review of Aleocharine Beetles in the Rapidly Changing Arctic and Subarctic Regions of North America (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) by : Jan Klimaszewski

Download or read book A Faunal Review of Aleocharine Beetles in the Rapidly Changing Arctic and Subarctic Regions of North America (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) written by Jan Klimaszewski and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-27 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arctic and Subarctic North America is particularly affected by climate change, where average temperatures are rising three times faster than the global average. Documenting the changing climate/environment of the north requires a structured knowledge of indicator taxa that reflect the effects of climate changes.Aleocharine beetles are a dominant group of forest insects, which are being used in many projects as indicators of environmental change. Many species are forest specialists restricted to certain microhabitats, some are generalists and others are open habitat specialists. They represent many ecological niches and, as such, are good indicators for many other species as well. The majority of Canadian aleocharine beetle species (about 600 spp.) has been studied and published by Jan Klimaszewski et al. (2018, 2020), mainly from southern, central, and western Canada, while the northern taxa remain poorly known and documented. The aim of the present book is to summarize the knowledge on this insect group in the Arctic and Subarctic North America and to provide a diagnostic and ecological tool for scientists studying and monitoring insects in northern Canada and Alaska. The book includes a review of the literature, information on 238 species and their habitats, taxonomic review, images, and identification tools.

Biology of Rove Beetles (Staphylinidae)

Author : Oliver Betz
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319702572
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Book Synopsis Biology of Rove Beetles (Staphylinidae) by : Oliver Betz

Download or read book Biology of Rove Beetles (Staphylinidae) written by Oliver Betz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rove beetles (Staphylinidae) are common elements of the soil biota, living in the litter and deeper soil layers. Although they are one of the most diverse and speciose groups of insects, no comprehensive books on their general evolution and ecology are as yet available. This book fills that gap, discussing significant aspects and active research examples in the fields of phylogeny and systematics, ecology and conservation, and reproduction and development. The combination of review chapters and case studies provides an excellent introduction to the biology of rove beetles and enables readers to become familiar with active research fields in this megadiverse group of beetles. Offering easy access to these fields, it also demonstrates how staphylinids are used as bioindicators in applied ecosystem research, including that concerning conservation issues. Experienced scientists and beginners alike find the diversity of subjects covered intriguing and inspiring for continuing and starting their own research. The book is intended for students and researchers in biology and zoology (entomology), including morphologists, ecologists, soil scientists, evolutionary biologists, paleontologists, biogeographers, taxonomists and systematists.

Canadian Taxonomy: Exploring Biodiversity, Creating Opportunity

Author : The Expert Panel on Biodiversity Science
Publisher : Council of CanadianAcademies
ISBN 13 : 1926558308
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (265 download)

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Book Synopsis Canadian Taxonomy: Exploring Biodiversity, Creating Opportunity by : The Expert Panel on Biodiversity Science

Download or read book Canadian Taxonomy: Exploring Biodiversity, Creating Opportunity written by The Expert Panel on Biodiversity Science and published by Council of CanadianAcademies. This book was released on 2010 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Assessment of Species Diversity in the Atlantic Maritime Ecozone

Author : Donald F. McAlpine
Publisher : NRC Research Press
ISBN 13 : 0660198355
Total Pages : 802 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (61 download)

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Book Synopsis Assessment of Species Diversity in the Atlantic Maritime Ecozone by : Donald F. McAlpine

Download or read book Assessment of Species Diversity in the Atlantic Maritime Ecozone written by Donald F. McAlpine and published by NRC Research Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Biodiversity in British Columbia

Author : Canadian Wildlife Service
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Biodiversity in British Columbia by : Canadian Wildlife Service

Download or read book Biodiversity in British Columbia written by Canadian Wildlife Service and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book consists of a collection of individual papers surveying the existing knowledge of biodiversity in British Columbia. The first section contains papers that consider the importance of an ecosystem-centred approach to the conservation of biodiversity, explain the methods of classifying the status of rare species, and review the role of biosystematics and taxonomy in the study of biodiversity. The second section focuses on the diversity of species in British Columbia, with papers on specific species or groups such as lepidoptera, marine invertebrates, lichens, bryophytes, fish, fungi, mammals, birds, reptiles, and vascular plants. Part three summarises information on the diversity of the province's ecosystems, with papers on such topics as forests, grasslands, marine areas, urban areas, and atmospheric change. The final section discusses ways of protecting biodiversity, concluding with a summary of recommendations for biodiversity conservation.

Saproxylic Insects

Author : Michael D. Ulyshen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331975937X
Total Pages : 904 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Book Synopsis Saproxylic Insects by : Michael D. Ulyshen

Download or read book Saproxylic Insects written by Michael D. Ulyshen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers extensive information on insect life in dying and dead wood. Written and reviewed by leading experts from around the world, the twenty-five chapters included here provide the most global coverage possible and specifically address less-studied taxa and topics. An overarching goal of this work is to unite literature that has become fragmented along taxonomic and geographic lines. A particular effort was made to recognize the dominant roles that social insects (e.g., termites, ants and passalid beetles) play in saproxylic assemblages in many parts of the world without overlooking the non-social members of these communities. The book is divided into four parts: · Part I “Diversity” includes chapters addressing the major orders of saproxylic insects (Coleoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Hemiptera, Lepidoptera and Blattodea), broadly organized in decreasing order of estimated global saproxylic diversity. In addition to order-level treatments, some chapters in this part discuss groups of particular interest, including pollinators, hymenopteran parasitoids, ants, stag and passalid beetles, and wood-feeding termites. · Part II “Ecology” discusses insect-fungal and insect-insect interactions, nutritional ecology, dispersal, seasonality, and vertical stratification. · Part III “Conservation” focuses on the importance of primary forests for saproxylic insects, offers recommendations for conserving these organisms in managed forests, discusses the relationships between saproxylic insects and fire, and addresses the value of tree hollows and highly-decomposed wood for saproxylic insects. Utilization of non-native wood by saproxylic insects and the suitability of urban environments for these organisms are also covered. · Lastly, Part IV “Methodological Advancements” highlights molecular tools for assessing saproxylic diversity. The book offers an accessible and insightful resource for natural historians of all kinds and will especially appeal to entomologists, ecologists, conservationists and foresters.

Family-group Names in Coleoptera (Insecta)

Author : Patrice Bouchard
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
ISBN 13 : 9546425834
Total Pages : 981 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (464 download)

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Book Synopsis Family-group Names in Coleoptera (Insecta) by : Patrice Bouchard

Download or read book Family-group Names in Coleoptera (Insecta) written by Patrice Bouchard and published by PenSoft Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2011-04-04 with total page 981 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: oblitum (Elateridae), Calopodinae Costa, 1852 nom. protectum over Sparedrinae Gistel, 1848 nom. oblitum (Oedemeridae), Adesmiini Lacordaire, 1859 nom. protectum over Macropodini Agassiz, 1846 nom. oblitum (Tenebrionidae), Bolitophagini Kirby, 1837 nom. protectum over Eledonini Billberg, 1820 nom. oblitum (Tenebrionidae), Throscidae Laporte, 1840 nom. protectum over Stereolidae Rafinesque, 1815 nom. oblitum (Throscidae) and Lophocaterini Crowson, 1964 over Lycoptini Casey, 1890 nom. oblitum (Trogossitidae); Monotoma Herbst, 1799 nom. protectum over Monotoma Panzer, 1792 nom. oblitum (Monotomidae); Pediacus Shuckard, 1839 nom. protectum over Biophloeus Dejean, 1835 nom. oblitum (Cucujidae), Pachypus Dejean, 1821 nom. protectum over Pachypus Billberg, 1820 nom. oblitum (Scarabaeidae), Sparrmannia Laporte, 1840 nom. protectum over Leocaeta Dejean, 1833 nom. oblitum and Cephalotrichia Hope, 1837 nom. oblitum (Scarabaeidae).

Coastal Staphylinidae (Coleoptera): A worldwide checklist, biogeography and natural history

Author : J. H. Frank
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
ISBN 13 : 9546425958
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (464 download)

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Book Synopsis Coastal Staphylinidae (Coleoptera): A worldwide checklist, biogeography and natural history by : J. H. Frank

Download or read book Coastal Staphylinidae (Coleoptera): A worldwide checklist, biogeography and natural history written by J. H. Frank and published by PenSoft Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2011-06-16 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chapter on Staphylinidae in a 1976 book on marine insects was the last general work on coastal rove beetles worldwide. Since then, phylogenetic studies on rove beetles have yielded a different perspective on that family, now with well over 50,000 species. Almost 400 species of them are now believed to be restricted to sea coasts. The detailed distribution and current classification of the coastal species are here documented in a review of the world literature accompanied by discussion and numerous color photographs of habitus and habitat.

Current Advances in Scarabaeoidea Research

Author : Brett Ratcliffe
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
ISBN 13 : 9546425281
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (464 download)

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Book Synopsis Current Advances in Scarabaeoidea Research by : Brett Ratcliffe

Download or read book Current Advances in Scarabaeoidea Research written by Brett Ratcliffe and published by PenSoft Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2010-01-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Scarabaeoidea is one of the largest superfamilies in the Coleoptera and includes approximately 2,200 genera and about 32,000 species worldwide. Scarabs have diversified into most habitats, and they are fungivores, herbivores, necrophages, coprophages, saprophages, and carnivores. Some scarabs exhibit various levels of parental care and sociality. Some are myrmecophilous or termitophilous. Many possess extravagant horns, others are able to roll into a compact ball, and still others are highly armored for inquiline life. Some are important agricultural pests that may destroy crops, while others are used in the biological control of dung and dung flies. Scarabaeoids are popular beetles due to their large size, bright colors, and interesting natural histories. Because of the popularity of the group, there exists an erroneous impression that the superfamily is taxonomically well known. However, even with a lengthy history of study, the group is in real need of continuing research. The papers in this volume cover a wide array of research topics on Scarabaeoidea, including evolutionary relationships, character trait evolution, species concepts, descriptions of new taxa, keys for identification, nomenclature, historical biogeography, methods, and basic life history information. These papers are a valuable contribution to our knowledge of scarabaeoids, and they will provide a foundation for future research.

Contributions to the Systematics of New World Macro-Moths

Author : Christian Schmidt
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
ISBN 13 : 9546424854
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (464 download)

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Book Synopsis Contributions to the Systematics of New World Macro-Moths by : Christian Schmidt

Download or read book Contributions to the Systematics of New World Macro-Moths written by Christian Schmidt and published by PenSoft Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2009-05-19 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains ten papers on the systematics of New World noctuid moths, marking the first issue in a planned series on New World macro-moth systematics. Twelve new species of Noctuidae are described from North America (north of Mexico), while one genus and six species are newly described from Mexico/Central America. Diagnoses and colour illustrations of all new taxa are provided, including dichotomous keys for most genera and species-groups treated herein.

Advances in the systematics of Hymenoptera.

Author : Norman F. Johnson
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
ISBN 13 : 9546425125
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (464 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in the systematics of Hymenoptera. by : Norman F. Johnson

Download or read book Advances in the systematics of Hymenoptera. written by Norman F. Johnson and published by PenSoft Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2009-09-14 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue celebrates the 75th birthday ofÿ Dr. Lubom?r Masner, a source of knowledge, enthusiasm, and inspiration for systematic entomologists in all fields, but especially for students of Hymenoptera. His unflagging dedication to the study of the parasitoid wasps of the superfamilies Proctotrupoidea, Platygastroidea, and Ceraphronoidea has completely transformed our understanding of the richness and evolutionaryÿ history of these insects. His zeal and innovation in collecting have not only dramatically enhanced the basis for our understanding of hymenopteran diversity, but also contributed to the development of the Canadian National Collection of Insects into one of the premiere systematic entomology research institutions in the world. Twenty-six authors have contributed to this volume in 17 papers on the systematics of the families Braconidae, Ceraphronidae, Chalcididae, Eucharitidae, Eupelmidae, Eurytomidae, Figitidae, Mymaridae, Platygastridae, Vespidae, and Xiphydriidae. Six new genera and 33 new species are described, encompassing fossil material as well as species from the Neotropical, Afrotropical, Oriental, and Australasian regions. A short biography of Dr. Masner is accompanied by a bibliography of his scientific papers, a list of taxa he has described over 55 years of research, and a list of taxa named in his honor.