Overview

The Gnorimoschemini (Gelechiidae: Gelechiinae) of Europe are reviewed in this volume. A total of 211 species is recognized, including two species not yet found in Europe and two others recently introduced. Descriptions and diagnoses are accompanied by colour figures of the adults (532 specimens are illustrated on 21 colour plates), usually depicting variation, and black and white photographs of male and female genitalia characters. Notes on distribution and bionomics are added for every species.

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Author:   Peter Huemer ,  Ole Karsholt
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Apollo Books
Volume:   6
Weight:   1.533kg
ISBN:  

9788788757873

ISBN 10:   8788757870
Pages:   586
Publication Date:   01 January 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Abstract 6 Introduction 8 General remarks 8 Collecting methods 9 Genitalia preparation 9 Notes on the illustrations 10 Acknowledgements 10 Abbreviations of museums, institutions and private collections 11 Classification of Gelechiidae 12 Morphology and systematics of Gnorimoschemini 13 Bionomics of Gnorimoschemini 21 Key to the European genera of Gnorimoschemini 23 Check-list of European Gnorimoschemini 26 Systematic treatment of the genera and species of Gnorimoschemini in Europe 37 Incorrect and doubtful records for the European fauna 310 Taxa incertae sedis 313 Distribution catalogue 314 Colour plates 325 Male genitalia illustrations 369 Female genitalia illustrations 447 References 557 Index to entomological genus-group names 577 Index to entomological species-group names 578 Index to plant names 583

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