Overview

This first volume of Microlepidoptera of Europe deals with the Pterophoridae of Europe (excluding the former Soviet Union) and the Canary Islands and Madeira. All species occurring in this area are included and most of them illustrated in full colour. All species are briefly redescribed mentioning the main characteristic features of the imagines, and the genital structures. A description of the life cycle is given, and also a note on the distribution. A distribution catalogue has been constructed. It is based on own collection data and verified references. The male and female genitalia are illustrated with line drawings. A checklist of hostplants is given.

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Author:   Cees Gielis
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Apollo Books
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.477kg
ISBN:  

9788788757361

ISBN 10:   8788757366
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   01 January 1996
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Abstract 6 Introduction 7 Historical notes 7 General remarks 7 How to collect plume-moths 12 The preparation of genital slides 13 Key to the European genera of Pterophoridae 14 Acknowledgements 16 Checklist of European Pterophoridae 17 Systematic treatment of the Genera and Species of Pterophoridae in Europe 27 Colour plates 112 Male genitalia illustrations 149 Female genitalia illustrations 180 Distribution catalogue 199 References 203 Index to hostplants 216 Index to entomological names 219

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