Description
Discover the fascinating world of Australian Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) with this comprehensive Volume 3. This volume is an essential resource for entomologists, researchers, and enthusiasts alike, delving deep into the taxonomy and identification of these vibrant creatures. The Cerambycidae family consists of over 33,000 species globally, with more than 1,400 unique species found in Australia alone, making it the sixth largest beetle family in the country. This book specifically focuses on the subfamily Prioninae of the Australo-Pacific Region, featuring detailed descriptions and illustrations of seven tribes, 50 genera, and 166 species.
Longhorn beetles are vital to ecosystems, feeding on plant tissue and aiding in the decomposition of organic matter. Their larvae contribute significantly to nutrient cycling, making them crucial to terrestrial environments. While they fulfill important ecological roles, some species can pose threats to living trees and timber industries, highlighting the need for awareness and study.
Whether you're studying biodiversity, pest management, or general entomology, this volume is a valuable addition to your bookshelf. With rigorous scientific research and richly detailed illustrations, it's perfect for advanced scholars and casual readers alike. Don’t miss the chance to learn more about these captivating insects and their role in Australia's ecological tapestry.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781486317301. Year: 2023. Publisher: CSIRO Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486317301
Year: 2023
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Description:
Longhorn beetles — Cerambycidae — are one of the most easily recognised groups of beetles, a cosmopolitan family that encompasses more than 33,000 species in 5,200 genera worldwide. Out of the 117 beetle families occurring in Australia, Cerambycidae is the sixth largest, comprising more than 1,400 species classified in 300 genera.
Virtually all Cerambycidae feed on living or dead plant tissue and play a significant role in all terrestrial environments. Larvae often utilise damaged or dead trees for their development, and through feeding on rotten wood, form an important element of the saproxylic fauna, speeding nutrient and energy circulation in these habitats. Longhorn beetles can cause serious damage by sometimes feeding on and eventually killing living forest or orchard trees. Many species are listed as quarantine pests because of their destructive role to the timber industry, such as the European house borer introduced into Western Australia.
This third volume in the series on Australian longhorn beetles extends to include the taxonomy of genera and species of the subfamily Prioninae of the Australo-Pacific Region. Seven tribes, 50 genera and 166 species are included. All genera and most species are diagnosed, described, illustrated and included in keys to their identification.
Longhorn beetles are vital to ecosystems, feeding on plant tissue and aiding in the decomposition of organic matter. Their larvae contribute significantly to nutrient cycling, making them crucial to terrestrial environments. While they fulfill important ecological roles, some species can pose threats to living trees and timber industries, highlighting the need for awareness and study.
Whether you're studying biodiversity, pest management, or general entomology, this volume is a valuable addition to your bookshelf. With rigorous scientific research and richly detailed illustrations, it's perfect for advanced scholars and casual readers alike. Don’t miss the chance to learn more about these captivating insects and their role in Australia's ecological tapestry.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781486317301. Year: 2023. Publisher: CSIRO Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486317301
Year: 2023
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Description:
Longhorn beetles — Cerambycidae — are one of the most easily recognised groups of beetles, a cosmopolitan family that encompasses more than 33,000 species in 5,200 genera worldwide. Out of the 117 beetle families occurring in Australia, Cerambycidae is the sixth largest, comprising more than 1,400 species classified in 300 genera.
Virtually all Cerambycidae feed on living or dead plant tissue and play a significant role in all terrestrial environments. Larvae often utilise damaged or dead trees for their development, and through feeding on rotten wood, form an important element of the saproxylic fauna, speeding nutrient and energy circulation in these habitats. Longhorn beetles can cause serious damage by sometimes feeding on and eventually killing living forest or orchard trees. Many species are listed as quarantine pests because of their destructive role to the timber industry, such as the European house borer introduced into Western Australia.
This third volume in the series on Australian longhorn beetles extends to include the taxonomy of genera and species of the subfamily Prioninae of the Australo-Pacific Region. Seven tribes, 50 genera and 166 species are included. All genera and most species are diagnosed, described, illustrated and included in keys to their identification.