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Beetles of Britain and Ireland. Vol. 4: Cerambycidae to Curculionidae

by Duff, A.G.

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Series : Beetles of Britain and Ireland
Volume: 4
Publisher : A.G. Duff
Illustrations : 59 col plates, text figs

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Description:

This volume covers the phytophagous (plant-feeding) beetles in the superfamilies Chrysomeloidea and Curculionoidea, including the familiar and popular longhorn beetles, seed and leaf beetles, weevils and bark beetles. Chapters on the seed and leaf beetles, and their allies, are provided by the expert guest author Michael Cox.

* keys to 983 species in 14 families, with family and genus introductions

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

* bibliography

* 59 colour plates with 348 photographs of selected species

* index to scientific and English names