Explore a detailed, scholarly guide to classifying lepidopterous larvae.
This 1915 monograph presents a comprehensive system that links larval features to family groups and genera, supported by numerous plates and descriptive plates.
The work outlines the homology of larval setae, the chaetotaxy of segments, and the practical use of these features to identify and distinguish larval forms. It covers major superfamilies and families, offering systematic outlines, diagnostic characters, and a background of methods used in larval taxonomy. While grounded in rigorous science, the volume also shows how morphology translates into usable keys for researchers and students.
What you’ll experience
- A structured taxonomy of Lepidoptera larvae, with explicit character lists for many groups.
- Explanations of setae positions, mouthparts, prolegs, and spiracles as they relate to identification.
- Detailed plates and diagrams illustrating key anatomical features.
- Historical context and method notes that illuminate early 20th‑century entomology.
Ideal for readers of historical taxonomy, entomology students, and researchers needing a foundational reference on larval classification.