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Book Synopsis Observations on the Biology of Afrotropical Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera) Principally from Kenya by : Matthew J. W. Cock
Download or read book Observations on the Biology of Afrotropical Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera) Principally from Kenya written by Matthew J. W. Cock and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Observations on the Biology of Afro-Tropical Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera) Principally from Kenya by : Matthew J. W. Cock
Download or read book Observations on the Biology of Afro-Tropical Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera) Principally from Kenya written by Matthew J. W. Cock and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Observations on the Biology of Afrotropical Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera) by : Matthew J. W. Cock
Download or read book Observations on the Biology of Afrotropical Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera) written by Matthew J. W. Cock and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Observations on the Biology of Afrotropical Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera). by : Matthew J. W. Cock
Download or read book Observations on the Biology of Afrotropical Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera). written by Matthew J. W. Cock and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Partial life histories for 12 Hesperiinae incertae sedis that feed on palms (Arecaceae) are described and illustrated. The genera dealt with are: Perrotia (part), Ploetzia, Zophopetes, Gretna (part), Pteroteinon, Leona, and Caenides (part) (all from Evans' Ploetzia genera group). Although Gamia spp. have been reported to feed on palms, these records are considered to be in error, as caterpillars of this genus feed on Dracaena spp. (Asparagaceae). The life histories of the species documented are fairly uniform, in that caterpillars of most species have rounded brown heads, wider basally, with or without limited black markings, smooth bodies and make simple shelters by rolling leaves. Variation in caterpillar markings and male genitalia of Zophopetes dysmephila (Trimen) and caterpillar and adult markings of Gretna carmen Evans merit further study. In G. carmen, G. waga (Plötz) and G. balenge (Holland), the caterpillars' head and body are covered with hair-like setae, and develop an extensive covering of white waxy powder, which in G. balenge also covers the long setae. Furthermore, the pupa of G. balenge is unusual in having a pair of large, elaborate processes frontally on the head; when disturbed, the pupa vibrates violently and rattles noisily against the sides of the shelter. Ploetzia amygdalis (Mabille) and Pteroteinon laufella (Hewitson) have gregarious caterpillars, whereas the remaining species are solitary. After eclosion, the first instar caterpillars of Gretna spp. moult to the second instar without feeding. The implications of a palm-feeding life-style are discussed, and economic damage and plant quarantine risks to coconut, oil palm and ornamental palms pointed out. The known life histories suggest that all Afrotropical palm-feeding Hesperiidae will belong in the same tribe when the incertae sedis section is further elucidated, although the affinities of Gretna deserve further consideration.
Book Synopsis Observations on the Biology of Afrotropical Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera). by : Matthew J. W. Cock
Download or read book Observations on the Biology of Afrotropical Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera). written by Matthew J. W. Cock and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Partial life histories of 24 Hesperiinae incertae sedis that feed on Dicotyledons are described and illustrated. The genera dealt with are: Acada, Acleros, Andronymus, Fresna, Gorgyra, Melphinyet, Meza, Paronymus, Parosmodes, Platylesches, and Teniorhinus. The food plants of Gorgyra (mainly Connaraceae), Melphinyet (Euphorbiaceae) and Platylesches (Chrysobalanaceae) stand out as clearly distinct from those of the other six genera, which share one or two food plant families with each other. Thus four genera include Fabaceae in their food plants, two include Sapindaceae, two include Combretaceae, and Andronymus includes all three. Ova are only reported for five genera, but they do point to some significant differences: Gorgyra, Parosmodes and Platylesches are different from each other, and different from Acleros and Andronymus. The features of the caterpillars do not indicate clear patterns. The pupal shelters point to Parosmodes and Melphinyet showing some affinity and certainly differ from all others. Acleros and Andronymus have similar pupal shelters, and in common with Meza (dicotyledon-feeding species) and Fresna, the pupal chamber is not closed and the pupa rests on the leaf upper surface. The pupae of Gorgyra differ from all others. The pupae of Acleros and Andronymus have their colouring in common, probably reflecting their very similar pupal shelters. Similarly the pupae and shelters of Meza (dicotyledon- feeding species) and Fresna seem analogous. The other pupae, hidden in their shelters are less differentiated, although the completely wax-free shelter of Acada is superficially different. We conclude that the likeliest scenario is that in the Afrotropical Region members of the Hesperiinae incertae sedis have made the switch from monocotyledons to dicotyledons several times, and then radiated.
Book Synopsis Carcasson's African Butterflies by : PR Ackery
Download or read book Carcasson's African Butterflies written by PR Ackery and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 1626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The result of more than 20 years of research and collaboration by international butterfly experts, this book is the first comprehensive catalogue to the butterfly fauna of any major tropical region and, as such, provides a basic research tool for any worker with an interest in African butterflies. Covering 3593 recognised species in 300 genera, it deals with about 20% of the world butterfly fauna. Included are entries for all genus-group, species-group and infra-subspecific names applicable to the Afrotropical butterflies, a total of about 14 000 names. This work has a more wide-ranging appeal than a narrow taxonomic list, a volume that will be of value not only to taxonomists but to all biologists with an interest in Africa and its butterfly fauna.
Book Synopsis Forest entomology in West Tropical Africa: Forest insects of Ghana by : Michael R. Wagner
Download or read book Forest entomology in West Tropical Africa: Forest insects of Ghana written by Michael R. Wagner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a great honor and indeed a privilege for me to write the Foreword to this book, the first of its kind from the Forest Products Research Institute The study of forest insects is now becoming a matter of great concern to many people all over the world because insects damage the already depleted forests and forest resources. In Ghana very little interest was shown in the insects of forest trees and products. But as forest practices have become more intensive so also have the pests on the crops increased and the damage caused increased to alarming proportions. Foresters are now becoming in creasingly aware of the immense havoc that some of these insects can cause. To aid the fight against the pests they have to be fully identified and studied so that effective control measures can be implemented. It is in an effort to bridge this gap in our knowledge that one welcomes this book by Professor Michael R. Wagner, Dr. S.K.N. Atuahene and Dr.
Book Synopsis Systematic, Evolutionary, and Ecological Implications of Myrmecophily Within the Lycaenidae (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) by : Konrad Fiedler
Download or read book Systematic, Evolutionary, and Ecological Implications of Myrmecophily Within the Lycaenidae (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) written by Konrad Fiedler and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Rice-feeding Insects and Selected Natural Enemies in West Africa by : E. A. Heinrichs
Download or read book Rice-feeding Insects and Selected Natural Enemies in West Africa written by E. A. Heinrichs and published by Int. Rice Res. Inst.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction; Biology and ecology of rice-feeding insects; Natural enemies of West African rice-feeding insects; An illustrated key to the identification of selected West African rice insects and spiders.
Book Synopsis Biological Control by : Douglas Frew Waterhouse
Download or read book Biological Control written by Douglas Frew Waterhouse and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Butterflies of Oman by : Torben Bjørn Larsen
Download or read book Butterflies of Oman written by Torben Bjørn Larsen and published by Nicholson. This book was released on 1980 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Biodiversity of Angola by : Brian J. Huntley
Download or read book Biodiversity of Angola written by Brian J. Huntley and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-20 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access multi-authored book presents a 'state of the science' synthesis of knowledge on the biodiversity of Angola, based on sources in peer-reviewed journals, in books and where appropriate, unpublished official reports. The book identifies Angola as one of the most biologically diverse countries in Africa, but notes that its fauna, flora, habitats and the processes that drive the dynamics of its ecosystems are still very poorly researched and documented. This 'state of the science' synthesis is for the use of all students of Angola's biodiversity, and for those responsible for the planning, development and sustainable management of the country's living resources. The volume brings together the results of expeditions and research undertaken in Angola since the late eighteenth century, with emphasis on work conducted in the four decades since Angola's independence in 1975. The individual chapters have been written by leaders in their fields, and reviewed by peers familiar with the region.
Author :Vinod Kumar Publisher :Agro Environ Media, Publication Cell of AESA, Agriculture and Environmental Science Academy, ISBN 13 :8195499643 Total Pages :400 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 (954 download)
Book Synopsis Biological Diversity: Current Status and Conservation Policies by : Vinod Kumar
Download or read book Biological Diversity: Current Status and Conservation Policies written by Vinod Kumar and published by Agro Environ Media, Publication Cell of AESA, Agriculture and Environmental Science Academy,. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book has been designed to bind prime knowledge of climate change-induced impacts on various aspects of our environment and its biological diversity. The book also contains updated information, methods and tools for the monitoring and conservation of impacted biological diversity.
Download or read book The Insects written by P. J. Gullan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-07-13 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This established, popular textbook provides a stimulating andcomprehensive introduction to the insects, the animals thatrepresent over half of the planet's biological diversity. In thisnew fourth edition, the authors introduce the key features ofinsect structure, function, behavior, ecology and classification,placed within the latest ideas on insect evolution. Much of thebook is organised around major biological themes - living on theground, in water, on plants, in colonies, and as predators,parasites/parasitoids and prey. A strong evolutionary theme ismaintained throughout. The ever-growing economic importance ofinsects is emphasized in new boxes on insect pests, and in chapterson medical and veterinary entomology, and pest management. Updated'taxoboxes' provide concise information on all aspects of each ofthe 27 major groupings (orders) of insects. Key Features: All chapters thoroughly updated with the latest results frominternational studies Accompanying website with downloadable illustrations and linksto video clips All chapters to include new text boxes of topical issues andstudies Major revision of systematic and taxonomy chapter Still beautifully illustrated with more new illustrations fromthe artist, Karina McInnes A companion resources site is available at ahref="http://www.wiley.com/go/gullan/insects"target="_blank"www.wiley.com/go/gullan/insects/a. This siteincludes: Copies of the figures from the book for downloading, along witha PDF of the captions. Colour versions of key figures from the book A list of useful web links for each chapter, selected by theauthor.
Book Synopsis Arthropod Diversity and Conservation by : David L. Hawksworth
Download or read book Arthropod Diversity and Conservation written by David L. Hawksworth and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-01-25 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of more than 30 peer-reviewed papers focuses on the diversity and conservation of arthropods, whose species inhabit virtually every recess and plane – and feature in virtually every food web – on the planet. Highlighting issues ranging from large-scale disturbance to local management, from spatial heterogeneity to temporal patterns, these papers reflect exciting new research – and take the reader to some of the most biodiverse corners of the planet.
Book Synopsis Evergreen Forest Flora of Malawi by : Frank White
Download or read book Evergreen Forest Flora of Malawi written by Frank White and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2001 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the evergreen forest trees, lianas and shrubs of Malawi. 712 species are described and presented. The content covers habit, distribution, ecology, geology, soils, chorology, conservation status. Illustrated with over 400 line drawings, 30 photographs and 65 maps.
Download or read book Madagascar written by M. D. Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
