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Beetles of Britain and Ireland. Vol. 3: Geotrupidae to Scraptiidae

by Duff, A.G.

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Series : Beetles of Britain and Ireland
Volume: 3
Publisher : A.G. Duff
Illustrations : 473 col figs, b/w text figs

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Description:

Volume 3 covers a large number of families which exhibit a wide range of morphologies and ways of life, including the familiar dor beetles, stag beetles, dung beetles and chafers, jewel beetles, click beetles, glow-worms, soldier beetles, chequered beetles, ladybirds, darkling beetles, false blister beetles, oil beetles and cardinal beetles.

* keys to 1088 species in 69 families, with family and genus introductions

* detailed species notes including supporting characters, habitat, phenology, distribution and abundance

* bibliography

* 79 colour plates with 473 photographs of selected species

* index to scientific and English names