Latridiidae und Merophysiidae der West-Paläarktis

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Text German. This fundamental work on the Latridiidae and the myrmecophilous Merophysiidae of the West Palaearctic, provides a comprehensive overview of biology, systematics, etymology, nutrition, number of species, distribution, collection methods and preparation techniques. All species are depicted as a line drawing, color drawing or as a photo with aedoeagus and many details in halftone. Detailed illustrations of habitus and aedoeagus for most species of Latridiidae and Merophysiidae are published here for the first time. All species are presented with valid names, synonyms and, where possible, the repository for holotypes, paratypes and lectotypes, a short diagnosis and a brief description. Identification key for all species of Latridiidae and Merophysiidae from the west Palaearctic region. 280 species are described and illustrated.