The Mayflies of Europe (Ephemeroptera) (Hardback)

Ernst Bauernfeind (author), Tomas Soldan (author)

£116.49

Hardback 780 Pages / Published: 29/02/2012

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Synopsis

The present handbook is designed to provide for the first time an up-to-date standard work for Ephemeroptera identification, including last instar larvae (nymphs), subimago (dun), male and female imagines. Recent changes in nomenclature are discussed in detail as well as gaps in current knowledge and probable pitfalls concerning the reliable identification of all taxa known so far from the region. Keys are provided for genera and introductory chapters characterize every family and genus.

Publisher: Brill
ISBN: 9788788757453
Number of pages: 780
Weight: 2010 g
Dimensions: 244 x 178 x 43 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

The Ephemeroptera suffer from a complex taxonomy, [through which] this book steers a sensible course [...] and the authors discuss the various controversial opinions where appropriate. [F]or the amount of information consolidated in this single volume it actually represents good value for money. For the specialist or serious student of the group this is an essential work; in short it is a remarkable and ground-breaking achievement. PETER C. BARNARD, Gillingham, Dorset, U.K., in: Entomologist's Monthly Magazine, September-December 2012, p.205 This is an important book on mayflies and a 'must have' for anyone interested in ... Ephemeroptera. JOHN BADMIN, Br. J. Ent. Nat. hist. 26 (2013) pp. 124-125