In this atlas, 242 species of the Chinese Mecoptera are illustrated. For most species, the present pictures of the adults and the male genitalia are provided and a geographical distribution map is also available for every species. This book is aiming at not only the audiences such as general entomological researchers and hobbyists but also the forefront workers in the disciplines of agriculture and forestry as a practical reference.

Introduces and aids to identify common species of the Chinese Mecoptera

Illustrated with plenty of figures and colored pictures

Provides a practical reference

Autorentext

Ji-Shen Wang is PhD in the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Dali University, Dali, China.

Bao-Zhen Hua is Professor of College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Systematic Status.- Chapter 2. Historical Review.- Chapter 3. Classification System.- Chapter 4. Geographical Distribution.- Chapter 5. Morphology.- Chapter 6. Biology.- Chapter 7. Collecting and Rearing.- Chapter 8. Guide to the use of this Atlas. Chapter 9. Family Bittacidae Handlirsch, 1906. Chapter 10. Family Panorpidae Latreille, 1802.- Chapter 11. Family Panorpodidae Byers, 1965.