Tiger Beetles of the World. Illustrated Guide to the Genera

Publication date: 2020

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Tiger beetles are one of the predatory groups of insects that fascinate thousands of people around the world and are very attractive to photographers and nature observers. The goal of this unique visual guide is to introduce these amazing predators from the world of insects to all nature enthusiasts. The guide will help you familiarize yourself with approximately 125 genera and 338 species of the Cicindelidae family structured according to J?rgen Wiesner. One or more representative species of each tribe are illustrated in the book by large photographs, accompanied by information on sex, size, place of origin and list of countries of distribution. Species are presented in a top view, side view and in close-ups showing details of mandibles as well as the pronotum and scutellum. For species diversity, the guide is supplemented by additional specimens with a classic top view, and several rare specimens from museums. Illustrations of some of the species have never been previously published. The book serves as a source of illustrated identification and, due to its topicality and species diversity, is useful for professional and amateur entomologists, as well as for scientists. 160 pp., 143 color plates, almost no text, only names and locations, illustrations in very high quality, hardcover 4. …

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Title
Tiger Beetles of the World. Illustrated Guide to the Genera
Author
Strunc, V.
Publication year
2020
Binding
Hardcover

ConchBooks

Harxheim, Germany

3-star seller

AbeBooks seller since March 1, 2007

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Founded in 1985 we are specialized in worldwide literature on Mollusca and marine invertebrates. Our publishing house has meanwhile published approximately 60 titles on that field of interest. We have stocks of most available international books on Malacology and a huge amount of antiquarian literature, even of the latter most titles are only available once.

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Weichtiere / Shells, Schnecken / Snails & Slugs, Muscheln / Bivalves, Tintenfische / Squids / Octopusses / Ammonites, Malacology, Conchology, Marine Biology

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