A detailed, plate-filled volume that advances the natural history of the Tineina with a focused Gelechia series.
This tenth volume completes the Gelechia portion of the series, presenting careful taxonomic notes, species accounts, and extensive plate work. It gathers illustrated treatments across the genus, with careful comparisons to related groups and clear, practical descriptions. The work continues the author’s method of presenting life histories, larval habits, and adult forms in a coherent, field-friendly format.
Inside, expect precise descriptions of the imago and larva, life cycles, and the plants these moths are associated with. The plates offer scaled views, with multiple angles and cross-references to aid identification. Texts accompany the plates in English, French, and German, reflecting the work’s broad scholarly reach.
- Systematic species accounts for Gelechia, including Marmorea, Maculiferella, and related forms.
- Larval descriptions and life-history notes that connect caterpillars to their host plants.
- Detailed plate illustrations with magnified images and natural-size cross lines for quick reference.
- Multilingual captions and careful taxonomic comparisons to support accurate identification.
Ideal for readers of historical entomology, taxonomy enthusiasts, and anyone studying the Tineina’s natural history.
GELECHIA.-Plate XIII. 1, TiENioLELLA. 1 m, Imago; Papillon; Schmetterling; 1 m*, Under- side ; le dessous ; Unterseite. 1 a, larva ; 1 b, sprig of Trifolium jiliforme, with leaves united by the larva. 1 a, chenille ; 1 b, Aestchen von Trifolium jiliforme, mit den durch die Raupe zusammengesponnten Blattern. 1 a, Raupe; 1 b, Trifolii jiliformis ramulus, cum foliis a larva con- nexis. 2, Coronillella. 2 m, Imago ; Papillon ; Schmetterling. 2 a, larva ; 2 b, sprig of Coronilla varia, with leaves united by the larva. 2 a, chenille ; 2 b, Aestchen von Coronilla varia, mit seinen durch die Raupe zusammengesponnenen Blattern. 2 a, Raupe ; 2 b, Coronillce varice ramulus, cum foliis a larva contextis. 3, Albipalpella. 3 m, Imago ; Papillon; Schmetterling. 3