Overview
Parasitic wasps of the genus Scelio play an important role in the regulation of orthopteran populations and are implicated in suppressing numbers of numerous pest locusts and grasshoppers. This landmark volume provides a full taxonomic treatment of the sixty species of Scelio found on the Australian continent and reviews in detail the biology and ecology and host relationships of Scelio on a worldwide basis. Taking an international perspective, the text outlines our current knowledge on topics such as host finding, population biology, and methods and techniques for collection and study in the field. The use of Scelio as biological control agents is discussed and comprehensive checklists document the recorded host relationships of each known species worldwide. There is a full taxonomic revision of all Australian species of Scelio, half of which are newly described. Each species description is complemented with high-quality line drawings, micrographs and distribution maps. In addition, an illustrated key to species enables easy identification of species by non-taxonomists. Biology, Ecology and Systematics of Australian Scelio provides wasp taxonomists, researchers of orthoptera and biological control workers with a basis for detailed studies elsewhere on this economically important group of insects.
Full Product Details
Author: Andrew Austin ,
Paul Dangerfield ,
Graeme Baker
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
ISBN: 9780643067035
ISBN 10: 0643067035
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 December 2001
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
A much-needed work on this economically important insect group.
This book is a ground-breaker in generic revisions. It is truly a leader in the field of taxonomy. It has a very high content of Australian material and is up-to-date. . . One of the aspects of this book that I find most worthwhile is that it surely will be a stimulus to those interested in biological control of pest grasshoppers and locusts. . . I have no hesitation in strongly recommending this book for the Best Natural History d104. -- (10/01/2003) I recommend the book to all those interested in grasshopper and locust control, scelionid systematics, and hymenopteran morphology and biology. --Dr Michael Sharkey, University of Kentucky American Entomologist (03/01/2003) . . . a worthwhile investment for all students of parasitoid Hymenoptera and those involved with the control of grasshoppers and locusts. -- (01/01/2002) A much-needed work on this economically important insect group. --Dr Graeme Hamilton, Director Australian Plague Locust Commission
-A much-needed work on this economically important insect group.- --Dr Graeme Hamilton, Director Australian Plague Locust Commission - . . . a worthwhile investment for all students of parasitoid Hymenoptera and those involved with the control of grasshoppers and locusts.---Andrew Polaszek -The Royal Entomological Society - -I recommend the book to all those interested in grasshopper and locust control, scelionid systematics, and hymenopteran morphology and biology.---Dr Michael Sharkey, University of Kentucky -American Entomologist - -This book is a ground-breaker in generic revisions. It is truly a leader in the field of taxonomy. It has a very high content of Australian material and is up-to-date. . . One of the aspects of this book that I find most worthwhile is that it surely will be a stimulus to those interested in biological control of pest grasshoppers and locusts. . . I have no hesitation in strongly recommending this book for the Best Natural History Text.---Dr DS Horning, Tumblegum Research Laboratory -Australian Zoologist - A much-needed work on this economically important insect group. --Dr Graeme Hamilton, Director Australian Plague Locust Commission . . . a worthwhile investment for all students of parasitoid Hymenoptera and those involved with the control of grasshoppers and locusts. --Andrew Polaszek The Royal Entomological Society I recommend the book to all those interested in grasshopper and locust control, scelionid systematics, and hymenopteran morphology and biology. --Dr Michael Sharkey, University of Kentucky American Entomologist This book is a ground-breaker in generic revisions. It is truly a leader in the field of taxonomy. It has a very high content of Australian material and is up-to-date. . . One of the aspects of this book that I find most worthwhile is that it surely will be a stimulus to those interested in biological control of pest grasshoppers and locusts. . . I have no hesitation in strongly recommending this book for the Best Natural History Text. --Dr DS Horning, Tumblegum Research Laboratory Australian Zoologist
