In Relations and Distribution of Phyllophaga Harris (Lachnosterna Hope) in Temperate North America, you’ll see how a beetle group is organized through careful study of anatomy and geography.
The work presents a focused study of Phyllophaga in temperate North America, revised from earlier classifications by examining the genital characters of type specimens. It outlines how those traits help distinguish four distinct series within the region and explores how geography and lineage shape their distribution. The author also connects these North American forms to related groups in the Antilles and broader tropical areas, offering a clearer picture of the genus’s evolution and spread.
- Grounded in direct study of type specimens and illustrated by plates and diagrams
- Examines four primary series that structure temperate North American Phyllophaga
- Links genital character patterns to geographic distribution and evolutionary relationships
- Discusses historical naming and classification debates to explain current understandings
Ideal for readers of entomology, taxonomy, and faunal distribution who want a clear, region-specific view of Phyllophaga and its relatives.