Csóka G (3 results)

Condition: Fine. 191, col photos. 215x125mm. HB. Fine, as new. Text English/Hungarian. Photographic field guide to Tortricid moths of central Europe. Colour photos and brief accounts for 144 species with notes on size, life history, foodplants and status. Some larvae also illustrated. [9789637349362]. …

Condition: New. 302, 1200 col photos. 290x240mm. HB. NEW. . Text French and English. This handy identification guide for caterpillars of macro- and micromoths living and feeding on oaks in Central Europe summarises characters visible to the naked eye or under low magnification, an approach not previously applied to these specialised larvae.The book contains over 1,200 photographs and original descriptions of more than 240 species. The caterpillars are outlined and illustrated with an emphasis on distinctive features. Brief information on the bionomics, distribution and significance of each species is also included.Although the fauna specific to the Mediterranean Basin is not the main focus of this book, most species, particularly the most representative ones, are also found there. Indeed, the Western Palaearctic region, which includes Western and Central Europe, is remarkably homogeneous from southern Scandinavia to the mountains of North Africa.The book will also assist in identifying numerous caterpillars found on other forest and fruit trees, as many that live on oaks are polyphagous. Caterpillar-like larvae of sawflies that develop on oaks are briefly introduced as well. [9782913688490].…

A comprehensive atlas to the world of insects and diseases damaging trees and shrubs in Europe. Illustrated by over 4300 unique colour photographs, showing more than 1100 species of insects and diseases causing damage to tree species and shrubs in Europe. Several prominent forest protection experts joined together to create this book: a comprehensive atlas to the world of insects and diseases damaging trees and shrubs in Europe. Easy to use, pests are arranged according to the tree species on which they occur. They appear under their scientific name and common English name. The pest's life cycle, description of the life stages, significance and distribution are briefly mentioned. This book compiles a remarkable amount of essential information for specialists, professional practitioners or students in Forestry and Parks and Gardens Management. More generally, the work will also be instructive and useful for anyone keen on the natural environment, trees and gardening who would like to know the causes of damage to trees and shrubs. Verrières le Buisson. N.A.P. Editions. 535 pp., 4300+ color photos, hardback [24 x 29 cm].…