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Lepidoptera - Butterflies and Moths

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Lepidoptera - Moths

Other insect groups

General entomology &
Several insect groups


Ahola, M. & K. Silvonen: Larvae of Northern European Noctuidae. 24 x 17 cm. Hardback.
Vol. 1:
Morphology; Terminology and abbreviations; Preparation of larvae; Ex ovo-rearings; Larval descriptions of more than 200 speices of Nolinae, Pantheinae, and Acronictinae to Heliothinae. 2005. 657 pages incl. 50 colour plates and 68 pages of line drawings of larvae details. ISBN 952-91-8965-6. . . . EUR 98,00 / US$ 136.00 / DKK 680.00
Vol. 2:
Rearing and breeding; Photography and acessories needed; Larval descriptions of more than 300 species from Glottulinae to Hadeninae. 2008. 672 pages incl. 90 colour plates about 700 photos of larvae and 72 pages of line drawings of larvae details.
ISBN  978-952-92-2888-1.   EUR 84.00 / US$ 116.00 / DKK 580.00 Vol. 3: Larval descriptions of about 130 species of Noctuinae; Notes on the phylogeny of Noctuoidea. Publication 2009.
The aim of this three volume work is primarily to provide a tool for the identification of North European Noctuidae. The geographical area covered is the countries around the Baltic Sea northwards from a line Berlin-Warsaw-Moscow (about 52 degrees latitude north) incl. Norway, The British Isles and Iceland in the west and the Ural Mountains in the east. The work will consist of about 700 species in three parts of which volume 1 is now available. Vol. 1 includes the following: General section with Morphology of larva, terminology and abbreviations, preparation of larvae, ex ovo-rearing, and acknowledgements; Systematic section with Key to the genera, larval descriptions of more than 220 species from Nolidae to Acronictinae - Stiriinae (according to Karsholt & Razowski); Line drawings of mouth parts with together 1135 illustrations; 50 plates with colour photographs of larvae; References and index.The species account follow a common format providing a synonymy, larval description especially based on the ornaments, morphology of mouth parts and chaetotaxy, biology with notes on life cycle and habits, table of fenology and distribution and a list of all known foodplants. Line drawings of mouth parts include spinneret and labial palps,
top hypopharynx and stipular setae, labrum and mandible.


Baldizzone, G.: Coleophoridae dell'Area Irano-Anatolica e regioni limitrofe. (Coleophorid Moths of Iran-Turkey and adjacent areas.) 1994. 25 x 17 cm. 420 pages. l65 black and white plates with 699 figures. Text in Italian. Softcover. No ISBN. ... EUR 58,00 / US$ 69,00 / DKK 400,00.
This book will be an indispensable tool for everyone studying Coleophoridae of the Palaearctic Region, both now and in the future. The 310 species treated, represent about one fourth of the known World fauna of Coleophoridae. 

** Bauernfeind, E. & T. Soldán: The Mayflies of Europe. (Ephemeroptera). Publication early 2008. 24 x 17 cm. Approx. 400 pages. Numerous colour photos and black and white illustrations. ISBN 87-88757-45-5. EUR 92,00 / US$ 128.00 / DKK 640,00.
Among the various groups of aquatic insects mayflies (Ephemeroptera) are of especial interest for professional limnologists and entomological researchers as well as for naturalists in general and even the dedicated fly-fisherman. Identification has traditionally been considered difficult and implementation in environmental monitoring and freshwater management has led to an ever increasing demand for exact information on taxonomy and ecology.
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. Species accounts follow a common format providing a synonymy, characters for identification (including literature references), remarks (on variation, confusing or extralimital species) and short informations on biology and distribution pattern. Key characters are illustrated by micrographs and line drawings, REM photographs of the egg chorionic structure are provided for genera and selected species. Taxa recognizable in the field are illustrated by colour photographs.
The geographical area covered is Europe (west of the former U.S.S.R.) and includes the mediterranean islands. Short additional information is provided for adjacent parts of the western Palaearctic Region, i. e. North Africa, Turkey and the European part of the former U.S.S.R. A comprehensive index, check-list and distribution catalogue (following the widely adopted concept of Illies’ Limnofauna Europaea) allow for quick information on all species recorded so far from Europe.
Contents: Abstract; Introduction; Key to the European genera (larvae); Key to the European genera (imagines); Check-list; Systematic treatment (family, genus, species); Distribution catalogue; Colour plates; Illustrations of larvae (line drawings); Illustrations of male genitalia (b/w photographs or line drawings as available; Illustrations of eggs (REM photographs); References; Index.
Customers in North America should order this title from ISBS.

Bulletin of The Natural History Museum (formerly: Bulletin of The Brittish Museum (Natural History)). Entomology Series. 24 x 17 cm. Softcover. We have taken over the remaining stock of the issues mentioned below.
Cook, M. A. & M. J. Scoble: Revision of the neotropical genus Oospila Warren (Lep.: Geometridae). (Vol. 64, no. 1.) 1995. 115 pages. 199 figures.  . . . € 23.00 / US$ 32.00 / DKK 160.00
Eliot, J. N.: The higher classification of the Lycaenidae (Lepidoptera): a tentative arrangement. (Vol. 28, no. 6.) 1973. 135 pages + 6 plates. 162 text figures. . . . . € 26.00 / US$ 36.00 / DKK 180.00
Eliot, J. N.: A review of the Miletini (Lep.: Lycaenidae). (Vol. 53, no. 1.) 1986. 105 pages. 108 figures. . . ... . . . . . € 35.00 / US$ 48.00 / DKK 240.00
Huemer, P.: A taxonomic revision of Caryocolum (Lep.: Gelechiidae). (Vol. 57, no. 3.) 1988. 133 pages. 221 figures. . . ..... € 35.00 / US$ 48.00 / DKK 240.00
Kitching, I. J.: Spectacles and Silver Ys: a synthesis of the systematics, cladistics and biology of the Plusiinae (Lep.: Noctuidae). (Vol. 54, no. 2.) 1987. 186 pages.465 figures. . . € 35.00 / US$ 48.00 / DKK 240.00
Krüger, M.: A revision of the tribe Macariini (Lep.: Geometridae: Ennominae) of Africa, Madagascar and Arabia. (Vol. 70, no. 1.) 2001. 502 pages. 1040 figures. . .. . . € 77.00 / US$ 108.00 / DKK 540.00
Krüger, M. & M. J. Scoble: Neotropical red-brown Ennominae in the genera Thysanopyga Herrich-Schäffer and Perissopteryx Warren (Lep.: Geometridae). (Vol. 62, no. 1.) 1992. 72 pages. 178 figures. .  . . € 18.00 / US$ 24.00 / DKK 120.00
Pitkin, L. M.: Neotropical Emeral moths of the genera Memoria, Lissochlora and Chavarriella, with particular reference to the species of Costa Rica (Lep.: Geometridae, Geometrinae). (Vol. 62, no. 2.) 1993. 121 pages. 344 figures. . .  . € 26.00 / US$ 36.00 / DKK 180.00
Prout, L. B.: New Species of Indo-Australian Geometridae. (Vol. 6, no. 12.) 1958. 99 pages + 6 plates with 72 figs. . . ...... € 23.00 / US$ 32.00 / DKK 160.00
Puplesis, R. & G. S. Robinson: A review of the Central and South American Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera) with special reference to Belize. (Vol. 69, no. 1.) 2000. 114 pages. 223 figures. . . € 18.00 / US$ 24.00 / DKK 120.00
Puplesis, R. & G. S. Robinson: Revision of the Oriental Opostegidae (Lepidoptera) with general comments on phylogeny within the family. (Vol. 68, no. 1.) 1999. 92 pages. 179 figures. . . . € 18.00 / US$ 24.00 / DKK 120.00
Seymour, P. R.: A revision of the genus Masalia (Lep.: Heliotheidinae). (Vol. 27, no. 1.) 1972. 100 pages. 234 figures. . . .... € 26.00 / US$ 36.00 / DKK 180.00
Someren, V. G. L. van: Revisional notes on African Charaxes (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae. Parts I - X. (Complete.) Vol. 13, no. 7; Vol. 15, no. 7; Vol. 18, no. 3 & 9; Vol. 23, no. 4; Vol. 25, no. 5; Vol. 26, no. 4; Vol. 27, no. 4; Vol. 29, no. 8; Vol. 32, no. 3.) 1963 -1975. 899 pages incl. 167 black and white plates. € 138.00 / US$ 192.00 / DKK 960.00
Yuan, D. & G. S. Robinson: Caloptilia leaf-miner moth (Gracillariidae) of South-East Asia. (Vol. 62, no. 1.) 1993. 37 pages. 74 figures. .  . . . € 18.00 / US$ 24.00 / DKK 120.00.

** COLEOPTERA OF EUROPE.  Editor-in-chief T. Wagner. All volumes hardback. Customers in North America should order this series from ISBS.
Vol. 1: Rücker, W.: Latridiidae, Merophysidae and Dasyceridae.
Publication late 2007. Aprox. 600 pages incl. about 20 colour plates. Identification keys. Line drawings.  ISBN 87-88757-71-4.  Price approx.  EUR 100,00 / US$ 140.00 / DKK 700,00.
The most important work on European Coleoptera in the 20th century was "Die Käfer Mitteleuropas" which appeared in 15 volumes plus further volumes on larvae, ecology and catalogue. Coleoptera of Europe will in the same way be the most important European work on Coleoptera in the new century. This new series is aimed at providing brief, concise identification guides, to all European Coleoptera, and is intended both for professional and amateur entomologists. Up till now consice publications are completely lacking for most groups of European Coleoptera. The most comprehensive work is up till now Die Käfer Mitteleuropas.
Each volume will treat a systematic unit comprising about 150-500 species. This will usually mean a family or subfamily, but it can also be a single large genus, or a group of smaller families. Small and systematically unrelated groups may also be collected in one volume. The volumes are published as manuscripts become available and not in a systematical order.
The geographical area covered will include Europe west of the former USSR, but including Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia. Authors may also include one or more of the adjacent parts of the western Palaearctic Region, i. e.: Macaronesia, North Africa (Maghreb countries), Cyprus, Asia Minos, Lebanon, Israel, the European part of Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia, as well as the Transcaucasian area (Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaidzjan).

Each volume should be well illustrated, and where it is useful for the identification, all species can be shown in colour, either by colour photographs or by water colours. Sexual dimorphism and extensive polymorphism may also be illustrated. All specimens, except the largest, will be shown enlarged. Male and female genitalia as well as other morphological details nessesary for the identification, either as line drawings or as black and white photographs.

Culot, J.: Noctuelles et Géomètres d'Europe. Reprint edition 1986-87. Hardback.
Vol. 1: Noctuelles I. 220 pages. 38 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-04-8. ... EUR 100,00 / US$ 140.00 / DKK 700,00.
Vol. 2:
Noctuelles II. 243 pages. 43 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-06-4. .. EUR 100,00 / US$ 140.00 / DKK 700,00.
Vol. 3:
Géomètres I. 269 pages. 37 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-08-0. ... EUR 100,00 / US$ 140.00 / DKK 700,00.
Vol. 4:
Géomètres II. l67 pages. 33 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-10-2. ... EUR 100,00 / US$ 140.00 / DKK 700,00.
Vols. 1-4
when ordered together ISBN 87-88757-02-1. ... EUR 373,00 / US$ 520.00 / DKK 2600,00.
A very fine reprint of this famous work, that still today forms a unique identification guide to the European species of Noctuid and Geometrid moths. The colour plates are of a very high artistic standard.top Illustrations

DANMARKS DYRELIV (Animal Life of Denmark.) 25 x 17 cm. Hardback.
Vol. 2: Skou, P.: Nordens Målere. (Handbook on the Geometroid Moths of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.) 1984. 330 pages. 358 text figures. 24 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-00-5.     ... EUR 72,00 / US$ 100.00 / DKK 500,00.
Volume 2 of the series "Animal Life of Denmark" treats the Drepanidae and Geometridae occurring in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, a total of 359 species. The series is edited by Dr. L. Lyneborg, Zoological Museum, University of Copenhagen. The 24 colour plates in the book are also used in "The Geometrid Moths of North Europe" which is a translation of this Danish original edition, and the Finnish books "Suomen Perhoset. Mittarit 1 & 2". In the text part of the book, each specimen is dealt with in the following chapters: Description, Range, Habitat, Flight time, and Biology. The distribution in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland is treated seperately for each country. The 358 figures in the text are detailed drawings of wings pointing out the differences in species difficult to separate, genitalia drawings where necessary for the identification, and black and white photos of habitats and larvae of a number of species. At the end of the book, distribution tables based on the zoogeographical districts of the four countries are given. Text in Danish.
Vol. 4: Palm, E.: Nordeuropas prydvinger.
(Handbook on the Oecophorid Moths of North Europe.) 1989. 247 pages. 8 colour plates. 213 text figures. Distribution maps and English summary to each species.ISBN 87-88738-08-6. ... EUR 72,00 / US$ 100.00 / DKK 500,00.
Volume 4 of the series "Animal Life of Denmark" is treating the North European species of the family Oecophoridae, which means all species known from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Northern Poland, Northern Germany as far south as the Harzen Mountains, and Holland. This book with its many illustrations and extensive text makes the Oecophoridae just as easy to work with as most groups of Macrolepidoptera. In all parts of Europe the book will be most useable because no book on this family has been published for decades. The colour plates are excellent and of such a quality, that many species can be identified from the plates alone. In the systematic part of the book, the text is presented in three headings: Description, Distribution, and Bionomy. The part on bionomy explains the habitat of the species, how to find the species, flight period, description of the larva and how it lives including foodplant or foodplants. The text is supplemented with 213 text figures showing much enlarged photographs of wing patterns and genitalia of many species. Furthermore the text part also includes approx. 200 distribution maps. By each species a short summary in English is given. The bibliography mentions 398 titles. A free colour plate from the book is available upon request
Vol. 6: Torp, E.: Danmarks Svirrefluer. (Hoverflies of Denmark.) 1994. 490 pages. 270 distribution maps. 21 colour plates. English summary to each species. Hardback with dust cover. ISBN 87-88757-28-5. ... EUR 58,00 / US$ 80.00 / DKK 400,00.
A very impressive book on the Danish Hoverflies and highly praised in reviews. The main part is a systematic treatise of the 270 species known from Denmark. For each species the text is divided into the following chapters: Description, distribution, habitat, flight time, flower visits, and larval biology. For each species the distribution in Denmark is shown on a detailed 10 x 10 km UTM map. These maps are mainly based on a mapping project running over a decade before publication. On the 270 distribution maps there are nearly 35.000 dots, which means, that with 640 UTM squares covering Denmark, 54 species are in average known from each square. No other country has such a complete mapping of the Syrphidae. The book also contains general chapters on biotope preference, abundance and distribution patterns with many maps and photos. Furthermore the book contains the first Danish Red Data List, as many species are seriously threatened or vulnerable. This is mainly species related to old natural forests. The book also contains a list of species as bio-indicators in natural forests and therefore it is most useable in the work for nature conservation. Very important in the book are the illustrations of which there are 21 very well produced colour plates. 12 of these illustrates all 270 Danish species, for many species both female and male, so that a total of 351 specimens are shown. The remaining 9 colour plates are photographs of living specimens in the nature, many of them in flight! Free colour brochure available.
Vol. 7: Palm, E.: Nordeuropas snudebiller. (Coleoptera: Curculinoidae). (The Weevils of North Europe.) Part 1: Brachycerinae and Otiorhyncherinae. 1996. 356 pages. 8 colour plates. 491 text figures. Distribution maps to all species. English summary to each species. ISBN 87-88757-38-2.  ... EUR 72,00 / US$ 100.00 / DKK 500,00.
This volume treats the 163 species of Brachycerinae and Otiorhyncherinae known from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Karelia, the surroundings of Sct. Petersburg, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, northern Poland, the north German lowland to the Harzen Mountains, The Netherlands, and Great Britain. Further 14 species found accidentally in the area covered are also treated. The colour plates illustrate all species in superb photographs of an hitherto unseen high quality. A total of 198 specimens are shown largely magnified. The text figures are genitalias, morphological details important for the identification etc. The distribution maps show the distribution by provinces in the area covered, only Great Britain is omitted. Species occurring in Denmark have a detailed distribution map of this country. The systematic part is for each species divided into the following chapters: Description, where all details are carefully mentioned; Distribution, where unusually many records and localities are mentioned; Bionomics, where habitat, foodplants, time for occurrence etc. are explained in detail; Summary, where distribution and bionomics are shortly summarized in 10-20 lines for each species. The weevil fauna of North Europe will be covered by two or three further parts. They should appeal to professional and amateur entomologists, nature conservationists, university and museum libraries, higher educational institutions. A number of the species treated in part 1 can be serious pests in agriculture and forestry.
Vol. 8: Fogh Nielsen, O.: De danske guldsmede. (Odonata.) 1998. 280 pages. 230 colour photos. Line drawings. Distribution maps to all species. ISBN 87-88757-21-8. ... EUR 43,00 / US$ 60.00 / DKK 300,00.
Together with the butterflies, the dragonflies are the most eye-catching insects in the north European nature. So far only one book has treated the Danish species of these beautiful and fascinating creatures: Espen Petersens dragonfly volume from 1910 in the series "Danmarks Fauna". Therefore the present book is long wanted and much needed. De danske guldsmede is an exceptionally beautiful book lavishly illustrated with very fine colour photographs of all Danish dragonfly species and their habitats. The book has a number of introductory chapters on Odonata in general and a systematic part treating all 53 species under the following headings: Introduction, identification, habitat, behaviour, lifecycle, flying time, and distribution. The description of the distribution of each species is supplemented with a map, that also covers the southernmost Norway, southern Sweden and northernmost Germany. There are illustrated keys to the adult larvae and larval skins and to the males and females of the adult dragonflies. The book is concluded with a short bibliography and two indexes, one to the dragonflies and one to the plant species mentioned in the book. De danske guldsmede should appeal to both professional and amateur entomologists as well as to those with a more general interest in the nature that surrounds us. Furthermore the book will be a most useful tool for those working with fresh water ecology and environment. Because of the many beautiful colour photographs of the dragonflies and their habitats, the book will also be of great interest to students of dragonflies, but without knowledge to the Danish language.

Vol. 9: Fogh Nielsen, O.: De danske græshopper. (The Danish Grasshoppers). 2000. 24 x 17 cm.. 192 pages. 137 colour photographs. 70 line drawings. Including sound CD with songs of all species. Song diagrams. Distribution maps. Systematic treatment of all species. Keys for identification. Text in Danish. Hardback. ISBN 87-88757-50-1. ... EUR 43,00 / US$ 60.00 / DKK 300,00.
Saltatoria are wellknown insects and characteristic animals for the summer and early autumn. The north European species are not colourful like the butterflies or elegant flyers as the dragonflies, but their song fascinates us, and for many people the grashopper song is a part of the summer in the same way, as the bird song or the quacking of the frogs are in the spring. De danske græshopper is a beautiful and richly illustrated book, which in text and illustations comprehensively treats the 32 species of grasshoppers known to occur in Denmark with informations about how to recognise each species, their habitats, biology, behaviour and distribution. Further strong emphasis has been put on a comprehensive and detailed interpretation of the songs of each species - among other by the help of a large number of song diagrams. The book has very beautiful colour photographs depicting all species, and on the accompanying CD there are 49 sound recordings of the songs of all Danish grasshoppers. De danske græshopper is aimed for both amateur and professional entomologists as well as for readers with a general interest in nature. Many readers will know the author for his very well reviewed and similarly beautifully illustrated De danske guldsmede.
Danmarks Dyreliv is aimed to cover the insect fauna of Denmark and Fennoscandia or the whole of Northern Europe. Each volume treat a well defined family with text in Danish, but with numerous illustrations that make the volumes valuable also for non Danish readers. Volumes 1 on Hoverflies, 3 ontop Pyralidae, and 5 on Noctuidae are out of print and now Volume 1 is replaced by volume 6.

Svirrefluer (Hoverflies)

Dust cover from De danske Guldsmede

The Danish Grasshoppers.


DANSK FAUNISTISK BIBLIOTEK. (Danish Faunistical Library.) 25 x 17 cm. Hardback.
Vol. 1: Fibiger, M. & P. Svendsen: Danske natsommerfugle. (Danish Moths.) 1981. 272 pages.278 text figures. 6 colour plates. ISBN 87-87491-38-9. ... EUR 43,00 / US$ 60.00 / DKK 300,00.
A most useful book on the changes in the Danish Heterocera fauna from 1966 to 80. Especially on the about 50 new species from that period the book contains a wealth of information. The text figures are distribution maps, genitalia drawings and illustrations of other details important for the identifiation.
Vol. 2: Palm, E.: Atlas over viklernes udbredelse i Danmark (Tortricidae & Cochylidae). 1982. 110 pages. 5 text figures. 359 distribution maps. ISBN 87-87491-40-0. .. EUR 22,00 / US$ 30.00 / DKK 150,00.
Illustrates on detailed maps the distribution of the Danish Tortricoid moths. For each species, the distribution is commented further in the text and the food-plants are mentioned. For the more rare or local species the localities are mentioned.
Vol. 3: Kaaber, S.: De danske sværmere og spindere. 1982. l44 pages. Distribution maps to all species. English summary. ISBN 87-87491-03-6. ... EUR 29,00 / US$ 40.00 / DKK 200,00.
Geographical distribution and fluctuations for all Danish Heterocera species apart from Noctuidae and Geometridae in the period from 1850 to 1980. Detailed distribution map to each species.
Vol. 4: Bangsholt, F.: Sandspringernes og løbebillernes udbredelse og forekomst i Danmark ca. 1830-1981. 1983. 271 pages. English summary. Distribution maps to all species (Denmark and Europe). ISBN 87-87491-11-7. ... EUR 36,00 / US$ 50.00 / DKK 250,00.
The distribution and occurrence of Tiger Beetles and Ground Beetles in Denmark from 1830 to 1981. English summary covering 8 pages.
A series aimed to cover the faunistics of the Danish insect fauna. Text in Danish, but numerous illustrations makes the volumes useful also for non Danish readers.

** Efetov, K. A. & G. M. Tarmann: Forester Moths. The genera Theresimima, Rhagades, Jordanita and Adscita (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae, Procridinae). 1999. 24 x 17 cm. 192 pages. 12 colour plates og which 6 depicts all species in beautiful watercolours. Line drawings of male and female genitalia to all species. Numerous other illustrations. Hardback. ISBN 87-88757-23-4. ... EUR 75,00 / US$ 104.00 / DKK 520,00.
This book is an attempt to summarize all knowledge and enable entomologists to identify all species belonging to these four genera. Moreover, this work complements to the The western Palaearctic Zygaenidae and it will later be accompanied by a distribution atlas. A short summary of the characters of the Procridinae, comments on possible phylogenetic relationships, a complete check-list of species and all known synonyms, an identification key with genitalia drawings of all species, a systematic catalogue with type localities and depositories of types, data on the distribution, and annotated list of all known larval foodplants, description of new biologies and a detailed bibliography are provided. Moreover, illustrations of wing venation, morphology of antennae and legs, larval morphology, so far unpublished photos of larvae and their foodplants and colour paintings of all mentioned species are included.
Customers in Northtop America should order this title from ISBS.
Forester

** ENTOMONOGRAPH.  A series facing global biodiversity in insects. 25 x 17 cm. Hardback. Customers in North America should order this series from ISBS.

** Volume 4: Nielsen, E. S. & G. S. Robinson: Ghost Moths of southern South America (Lepidoptera: Hepialidae). 1983. 192 pages. 431 figures. ISBN 87-87491-09-5. EUR 49.00 / US$ 68.00 / DKK 340.00
** Volume 5: Birket-Smith, S. J. R.: Prolegs, Legs and Wings of Insects. 1984. 128 pages. 37 figures.  ISBN 87-87491-17-6.                       EUR 33.00 / US$ 46.00 / DKK 230.00
** Volume 13: Lyneborg, L.: The Australian Stiletto-flies of the Anabarhynchus Genus-group (Diptera: Therevidae). 2001. 256 pages. 672 line drawings. ISBN 87-88757-58-7.   . . . . . . EUR 61.00 / US$ 84.00 / DKK 420.00

This volume is an important contribution to the knowledge of these fascinating flies as it contains descriptions of not less than 70 new species of the total of 93 known species from Australia.
** Vol. 14: Andersen, N. M. & T. A. Weir: Australian Water Bugs. (Hemiptera - Heteroptera, Gerromorpha & Nepomorpha). Their Biology and Identification. 2004. 344 pages incl. 8 colour plates and numerous black and white photos,  line drawings and scanning electron micrographs. ISBN 87-88757-78-1.   . . .   EUR 61.00 / US$ 84.00 / DKK 420.00

Water bugs are familiar insects in aquatic habitats throughout the World. They belong to the order Hemiptera, the largest insect order with incomplete metamorphosis. There are basically two kinds: (1) the semiaquatic bugs (Gerromorpha) which live upon the water surface and (2) the true water bugs (Nepomorpha) which live beneath the water surface. Water bugs are found in a wide variety of natural habitats from small, temporary pools to larger ponds and lakes, from small streams to rivers, and from inland freshwater bodies to coastal mangroves, tidal pools of coral reefs, and the surface of the ocean. Water bugs are chiefly predators or scavengers, feeding on any prey they can master, from tiny crustaceans and insects to tadpoles and small fish. They play a major role in aquatic ecosystems and may serve as indicators of the biological quality of aquatic habitats. They are chiefly beneficial to man since many species prey on mosquitoes and are themselves preyed upon by fish. Because of their diverse lifestyles and because they are easily observed in their natural habitats, water bugs are excellent model organisms in evolutionary biology, ecology, and conservation biology. This handbook is the first comprehensive guide facilitating the identification of Australian water bugs. It provides an overview on all 15 families, 17 subfamilies, and 55 genera known to occur on mainland Australia, Tasmania and nearby islands. Illustrated keys, featuring a minimum of technical language, are offered to assist with the identification of adult water bugs. For each genus, the handbook includes a description of the characters used to identify the genus and to separate the genus from similar genera, an illustration to show overall appearance ('habitus') of a representative species,  an illustrated key to species recorded from Australia, overview of the biology of the genus, and a map showing the locations where the genus has been found in Australia.
** Vol. 15: Lyneborg, L. & W. Barkemeyer: The Genus Syritta. A World Revision of the Genus Syritta Le Peletier & Servilla, 1828 (Diptera: Syrphidae). 2005. 224 pages. Colour figures and line drawings.  ISBN 87-88757-53-6.   . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    EUR 61.00 / US$ 84.00 / DKK 420.00

An in depth going world revision of this wide spread and well know Hoverfly genus. The book covers 57 species of the genus Syritta of which not less than 34 are new to science.
 

The series Entomonograph was established in 1978 and ten volumes were published up to 1988 by E.J.Brill Publishers in Leiden, The Netherlands. Most volumes are now out of print. Apollo Books in 2001 re-launched the series with a revision of the Australian Stiletto-flies.

The Australian Stiletto-flies


** Evenhuis, N. L.: Catalog of the Diptera of the Australasian and Oceanian Regions. 1989. 26 x 18 cm. 1155 pages. (Bishop Museum Special Publication 86.) Hardback with dust jacket. ISBN 09-30897-37-4. ... EUR 119,00 / US$ 166.00 / DKK 830,00.
We have take over the remaining stock of this title from the former distributor E.J.Brill in Leiden, The Netherlands.
Customers in North America should order this title from ISBS.

FAUNA ENTOMOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
Volume 3:
Chvála, M.: The Tachydromiinae (Dipt. Empididae) of Fennoscandia and Denmark. 1975. 21 x 15 cm. 336 pages. 790 figures. Softcover. ISBN 87-87491-04-4. ... EUR 29,00 / US$ 40.00 / DKK 200,00.
Volume 9: Heie, O.: The Aphidoidea (Hemiptera) of Fennoscandia and Denmark. I: General Part. The Families Mindaridae, Hormaphididae, Thelaxidae, Anoeciidae, and Pemphigidae.
1980. 21 x 15 cm. 236 pages. 247 figures. Softcover. ISBN 87-87491-34-6. ... EUR 35,00 / US$ 48.00 / DKK 240,00.
Volume 11: Heie, O.: The Aphidoidea (Hemiptera) of Fennoscandia and Denmark. II: The family Drepanosiphidae.
1982. 21 x 15 cm. 176 pages. 325 figures. Softcover. ISBN 87-87491-07-9. ... EUR 33,00 / US$ 46.00 / DKK 230,00.
Volume 12: Chvála, M.: The Empidoidea (Diptera) of Fennoscandia and Denmark. II: General Part. The Families Hybotidae, Atestidae and Microphoridae
. 1983. 21 x 15 cm. 279 pages. 639 figures. Softcover. ISBN 87-87491-44-3. ... EUR 46,00 / US$ 64.00 / DKK 320,00.
Volume 13: Bengtsson, B. Å.: The Scythrididae (Lepidoptera) of Northern Europe.
l984. 21 x 14 cm. 138 pages. 136 figures of which 39 are in colour. Hardback. ISBN 87-87491-21-4. ... EUR 35,00 / US$ 48.00 / DKK 240,00.
Volume 18: Hansen, M.: The Hydrophiloidea (Coleoptera) of Fennoscandia and Denmark. 1987. 254 pages. 345 text figures. 4 colour plates. Hardback. ISBN 90-04-081836.    .    € 84.00 /US$ 116.00 / DKK 580.00
We have taken over the remaining stock of the above mentioned volumes of this series from the former distributor E.J.Brill intop Leiden, The Netherlands.

Fletcher, D. S. & W. B. Nye: The Generic Names of Moths of the World. Vol. 5: Pyraloidea. 1984. 185 pages. Hardback. ISBN 0-565-00880-3 ... EUR 68,60 / US$ 96.00 / DKK 480,00.
We have taken over the remaining stock of this title.

Fu, C. M. & H. R. Tzuoo: Moths of Anmashan. 30 x 21 cm. Text in Chinese and English.
Part 1:
Geometridae & Noctuidae. 2002. 163 pages. 36 colour plates. Softcover. ISBN 957-28271-0-3. . .  EUR 41,00 / US$ 56.00 / DKK 280,-
663 species are covered and illustrated. For each species taxonomy and distribution in Taiwan and the surrounding regions. According to the publisher, this book corrects all mis-identifications and errors in the series "Wang: Guide to Insects of Taiwan".
Part 2: Hepialidae, Oecophoridae, Limacodidae, Zygaenidae, Cossidae, Thyrididae, Pyralidae, Crambidae,
Drepanidae, Uraniidae, Lasiocampidae, Eupterotidae, Bombycidae, Saturniidae, Brahmaeidae, Sphingidae, Notodontidae, Lymantriidae, Arctiidae, Corrections and addtions to Part 1. 2004. 263 pages. 24 colour plates. Softcover. ISBN 957-28271-6-2. . . EUR 55,00 / US$ 76.00 / DKK 380,-
Anmashan is only a small part of Taiwan, but the fauna covers most Taiwanese species and the two volumes are by far the best identification guide to the moths of Taiwan.


** GEOMETRID MOTHS OF EUROPE. Edited by A. Hausmann. 25 x 17 cm. Distribution map and illustrations of male and female genitalia to all species. Hardback. Customers in North America should order this series from ISBS.
** Vol. 1: Hausmann, A.: Introduction to the series. Archiearinae, Oenochrominae, Geometrinae. 2001. 282 pages. 8 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-35-8.  EUR 71,00 / US$ 98.00 / DKK 490,00.
** Vol. 2: Hausmann, A.: Sterrhinae. 2004.  600 pages. 24 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-37-4. Price   EUR 138,00 / US$ 192.00 / DKK 960,00.
** Vol. 3: Viidalepp, J.: Larentinae I. Publication  2009. About 600 pages. 22 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-39-0. Price approx. . EUR 122,00 / US$ 170.00 / DKK 850,00
** Vol. 4: Mironov, V.: Larentinae II. 2003. 464 pages. 16 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-40-4.  EUR 104,00 / US$ 144.00 / DKK 720,00.
** Vol. 5: Skou, P. & P. Sihvonen: Ennominae I. Publication 2010. About 400 pages. 16 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-42-0.
** Vol. 6: Müller, B.: Ennominae II. Publication 2011. About 400 pages. 16 colour plates. ISBN 87-88757-44-7.
The geographical area covered will be the whole of the geographical Europe. Each volume will illustrate the adults of all species in photographical colour plates of the best quality. Sexual dimorphism as well as polymorphism will be illustrated and if possible all subspecies too. Most species will be shown in natural size, but larger groups of small species such as the genera Idaea and Eupithecia will be shown enlarged. Each species will be treated using the following format: Full name. Original reference to all available nominal names (valid names and synonyms).
Diagnosis based on external features, including detail figures where necessary. Male and female genitalia of all species with line drawings or photographs. Distribution. A summary of the European distribution and also of distribution outside the area treated. This paragraph is completed with a map of the European distribution. Phenology with detailed information about flight period or periods, if possible with reference to various parts of the distribution area. Further also information about how the species hibernates is provided. Biology including hostplant(s). Habitat including the altitude of occurence. Similar species with the differences clearly pointed out. This paragraph may be completed with text figures. Remarks on information that does not fit into any of the other paragraphs.
The Geometrid Moths of Europe is intended for both professional and amateur entomologists. Among the European Geometrid Moths are a number of serious pest species, especially to forestry, and the series will therefore also be an important tool in future pest management, hopefully especially in the biological pest management.

Vol. 4 on Perizomini and Eupitheciini has now been published and a number of very fine review has been written about it in various entomological and lepidopterological journals.. Already now there is no doubt, that this volume will mean a new era in the study of the European species of these groups. All the Eupithecia species are illustrated in 1.5 times natural size on the colour plates. A total of 151 species are dealt with in the volume of which 133 are Eupitheciini. One new species is described and a number of species are recorded from Europe for the first time. Volume 4 sets new standards in the study of the European Eupitheciini and Perizomini.  

In The Geometrid Moths of Europe volume 2 on Sterrhinae, the third volume in the series to be published, a number of difficult genera such as Cyclophora, Scopula and Idaea are covered. Especially Idaea with more than 100 species occuring in Europe, has caused a lot of problems to identify, but based on the many specimens illustrated on the 24 colour plate, the species of this genus can be identified much easier now. Apart from its largest species, the genus Idaea is illustrated in 1.5 times natural size. The remaining Sterrhinae are in natural size on the colour plates. On additional black and white photos for species which are difficult to identify, their differential characters are pointed out with arrows. Three new species and three new subspecies are described. As in the previously published volumes 1 and 4, a map with the European distribution is given, and with dots for verified specimens. Finally there are line drawings of male and female genitalia of all species and also this volume contains a systematic catalogue of the European species and including those of the neighbouring regions such as North Africa, Macaronesia, Turkey, and the Middletop East.


** Gerstmeier, R.: Checkered Beetles/Buntkäfer. Illustrated key to the Cleridae of Europe. 1998. 21 x 15 cm. 300 pages. Richly illustrated. Softcover. EUR 49,00 / US$ 74.00 / DKK 370,00.
An easy-to-use guide to the West Palaearctic Cleridae. Bilingual English-German text. We have taken over the remaining stock of this title from the publisher, Margraf Verlag in Germany.
Customers in North America should order this title from ISBS.

** Gielis, C.: Generic Revision of the Superfamily Pterophoroidea (Lepidoptera). 1993. 24 x 17 cm. 344 pages. Numerous illustrations. Distribution maps. A thesis that consist of three parts: Generic Revision of the Superfamily Pterophoroidea; A taxonomic review of the Pterophoridae from Argentina and Chile; and together with B. Landry: A synopsis of the Pterophoridae of the Galápagos Islands, Equador. The three parts have been published separately in the journal Zoologische Verhandelingen 1991-93. Softcover. No ISBN. EUR 43,00 / US$ 60.00 / DKK 300,00. Customers in North America should order this title from ISBS.

Gonseth, Y.: Verbreitungsatlas der Tagfalter der Schweiz (Lepidoptera Rhopalocera). 1987. 21 x 15 cm. 242 pages. Distribution maps and flying tables to all species. Softcover. No ISBN. EUR 28,00 / US$ 38.00 / DKK 190,00.
Distribution atlas of the butterflies of Switzerland. Now distributed by Apollo Books.
Verbreitungsatlas der Tagfalter der Schweiz (Lepidoptera Rhopalocera)

** Goodger, D.T. & A.Watson: The Afrotropical Tiger-moths. An illustrated Catalogue, with generic diagnosis and species distribution, of the Afrotropical Arctiinae (Lepidoptera: Arctiinae). 1995. 29 x 21 cm. 68 pages. 89 colour figures. 109 black and white figures. Softcover. ISBN 87-88757-32-3. EUR 29,00 / US$ 40.00 / DKK 200,00
The 411 currently recognized and described species of tiger-moths of the Afrotropical Region are catalogued in this book. Fourteen new synonymies are established together with 44 new combinations and 8 reversions to original combinations of genus group and species group names. Six generic and 7 species group names are removed from synonymy and re-established as valid names. One name has been changed in status from species to subspecies, and another the reverse. The diagnostic features of each genus are presented and a brief summary is given of species that are probably wrongly placed generically. The male genitalia of type species of most genera are illustrated by half-tone photographs and the whole moth by colour photographs. Twenty genera have been removed from the Arctiidae and placed in the families Noctuidae, Lymantriidae or Geometridae. One species has been transferred to the Notodontidae.
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Hansen, M.: Catalogue of the Coleoptera of Denmark. 1996. 25 x 17 cm. 231 pages. With full text in Danish and English. Softcover. No ISBN. EUR 43,00 / US$ 60.00 / DKK 300,00
With the text part bilingual Danish and English, this book is the first complete catalogue of Danish Coleoptera based on the 11 faunistic districts that are now commonly used in Danish entomology. The distribution in the districts is shown for all 3682 known Danish species of Coleoptera. Records are divided into three periods: before 1900, 1900-1959, and 1960 and later. A total of more than 27,500 records are included in the catalogue - more than 23,000 of the from the most recent period. The introduction to the catalogue includes a number of faunistic notes and, in particular, nomenclaturel and systematic notes. Comments about the systematics are made with special reference to danish coleopteran literature. A list of accidental migrants and (several) introduced species is given after the catalogue of "genuine" (i. e. presumedly established) Danish species. The chapter on classification and nomenclature summarizes the knowledge in these fields up to the present days and should be read by any-one with an interest intop Coleoptera.

Harten, A. van: The Insects of the United Arab Emirates. 2005. 23 x 16 cm. 86 pages. Softcover. EUR 43,00 / USD 36.00 / DKK 180.00.

The insect fauna of the United Arab Emirates is relatively unexploited, especially when compared to the faunas of other countries on the Arabian peninsula. This checklist refers to everything that has already been published about the insects of U.A.E., and will be the base for future studies of the insect fauna. Solely distributed in Europe by Apollo Books.

A. van Harten: The Insects of the United Arab Erimates.

Haugum, J. & A.M.Low: A Monograph of the Birdwing Butterflies. The systematics of Ornithoptera, Troides and related genera.
Vol. 2: Troides and related genera. 1986. 28 x 21 cm. 355 pages. 434 figures. 16 colour plates. Hardback. Much reduced price. ISBN 90-04077-61-8. EUR 58,00 / US$ 80.00 / DKK 400,00.
This monograph includes a wealth of hitherto unpublished material and data from various researchers, collectors and expeditions, and also the conclusions and observations of many eminent entomologists. The historical aspect has been given full treatment.

Henry, T. J. & R. C. Froeschner: Catalog of the Heteroptera, or true Bugs, of Canada and the Continental United States. 1988. 26 x 18 cm. 978 pages. 153 figures. Hardback. ISBN 90-04084-82-7.  DKK 360,00
Treats 3834 species of 45 families. 131 pages bibliography. Under each species is cited the original description and type locality, all generic combinations and synonyms mentioned in the North American literature, and a list of misspellings and misidentifications. The distribution of each species by state or province is followed by a summary of localities outside of North America where the species occurs.

Hoffmeyer, S.: De danske spindere. 2nd edition. 1974. 23 x 15 cm. 270 pages + 24 colour plates. Numerous text figures. Text in Danish. Hardback. No ISBN. EUR 26,00 / US$ 36,00 / DKK 180,00.
Treats the Danish species of the families Sphingidae, Notodontidae, Drepanidae, Thyatiridae, Thaumatopoeidae, Lymantriidae, Lasiocampidae, Lemoniidae, Endromididae, Saturniidae, Arctiidae, Zygaenidae, Sesiidae, Psychidae, Limacodidae, Cossidae and Hepialidae. The colour plates illustrates the adult moths in photographs and the larvae of most of the species in watercolours. Though somewhat old now, this is still the only book on the north European species of these families and it has, since thetop publication of the first edition in 1948, been a "bible" for north European lepidopterists.

Iorio, O. R. di: A field guide of longhorned beetles from Argentina (Col.: Cerambycidae). 2005. 22 x 16 cm. 192 pages incl. 74 colour plates. Bibliography. Softcover. ISBN 987-43-9473-0 .. EUR 71,00 / US$ 98.00 / DKK 490,00.
The Argentinian longhorn beetle fauna has about 850 species of which 720 are illustrated in this fine book, the first of its kind. Many species are shown in several specimens to illustrate the colour variation. Also, if male and female are different, both sexes are illustrated. All specimens are shown in natural size. Many of the species covered by the book has a wider distribution in South America and occur in Paraguay, Uruguay, South Brazil, Chile and Bolivia. The book reports of 30 species new to the Argentinian fauna, as well as 4 species new to science. The book will be an important identification tool for both amateurs as well as professional entomologists. The author is the leading authority on Argentinian Cerambycidae. Publication will take place in mid August and we expect to have the book in stock in early October

Karsholt, O. & P. S. Nielsen: Revised catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Denmark. Revideret katalog over de danske Sommerfugle. 1998. 25 x 17 cm. 144 pages. Softcover ISBN 87-98683-40-3. EUR 36,00 / US$ 50.00 / DKK 250,00
A complete catalogue of the Lepidoptera found in Denmark up to 1998 with distribution tables for all species in the 11 zoogeographical districts and with a list of introduced species. The present list includes numerous additions and corrections to the previous Danish lists. Introduction and notes bilingual English and Danish.

** Karsholt, O. & J. Razowski: The Lepidoptera of Europe. A Distributional Checklist. 1996. 29 x 21 cm. 380 pages. Hardback. ISBN 87-88757-01-3.  EUR 86,00 / US$ 120.00 / DKK 600,00
The first list to cover the entire European fauna of butterflies and moths since the famous "Staudinger-Rebel Catalogue" which was published as long ago as in 1901. A large number of European specialists have been working on the family/subfamily treatments, and the list has been checked by leading experts in the national faunas. The higher classification used in the checklist is in accordance with the most recent research as it will be presented in the forthcoming treatment of Lepidoptera in the series "Handbook of Zoology". Hopefully the list will lead to uniformity in the systematics and nomenclature used in European lepidopterology! Besides being a checklist, "The Lepidoptera of Europe" also indicates in table form, in which of the European countries each species has been recorded. The occurrence is indicated for the following countries/regions: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corsica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardinia, Sicily, the European part of the former Soviet Union (apart from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the European part of Turkey, and the former Yugoslavia. As the checklist has been under preparation since the mid 1980's, some of the recent changes of the European borders could not be taken into account. "The Lepidoptera of Europe" contains more than 8.300 species known to occur in Europe and the distributional tables have approximately 74.000 records! "The Lepidoptera of Europe" will be an indispensable tool for anyone working with the European fauna of any group of Lepidoptera. The book is published in a limited edition of only 800 copies.
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Kononenko, V.: Noctuidae Sibiricae. 24 x 17 cm. Softcover.
Vol. 1: An annotated check list of the Noctuidae (s. l.) (Insecta, Lepidoptera) of the Asian part of Russia and the Ural Region. 2005. 243 pages. ISBN 87-89430-12-3. . . EUR 55,00 / US$ 76.00 / DKK 380.00
The aim of Noctuidae Sibiricae ‑ the first volume of four – is to fill the last large gap of knowledge concerning Noctuidae of the northern hemisphere: the vast area of Russian Sibiria from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The area westwards is covered by Noctuidae Europaeae and the other side by the series Moths of North America and the monograph Moths of Japan. The author is probably the only that has sufficient knowledge to compile this 4-volume work on Sibirian Noctuids, partly because he from his home and work in the Russian Academy of Sciences (Far Eastern Branch) in Vladivostok has studied and travelled all over this vast area of still largely untouched nature, and partly because he has access to all the many small and old reports published locally. Also through the help of many fellow lepidopterists, this book‑series is made possible. Volume I contains the full list of Noctuidae of Sibiria, not previously available, and thoroughly commented. The systematics follow that of the latest knowledge published (Fibiger & Lafontaine, 2005). The area has been subdivided into 14 more or less natural biogeographic zones, and the total Sibirian distribution is listed for each species and each zone. Also the literature is described in detail for each zone. The following three volumes is a systematic treatment incl. colour photos of all species, and photos of the male and female genitalia, ‑ all in the usual high Kononenko quality, ‑ already known from Noctuidae Europaeae, Noctuidae of Korea, and Moths of Thailand. For anyone who has an interest in noctuids and the study and determination of them, this new book seriestop should be highly welcome.

Kudrna, Otakar: The Distribution Atlas of European Butterflies. 2002.  29 x 21 cm. 343 pages. Distribution maps to all species. (Oedippus No. 20.) Hardback. ISBN 87-88757-56-0. EUR 56,00 / US$ 78.00 / DKK 390,00.
In a very short time - only about six years after the Mapping European Butterflies project was announced or some seven years since the preparations were started - the results in the form of The Distribution Atlas of European Butterflies can now be presented to the public. The database of the Atlas consists of 22893l data records provided by 250 recorders from all over Europe or extracted from all the major national, regional and private data banks. The Atlas contains about 450 dot distribution maps of all the European butterflies. For the first time ever a distribution atlas of European butterflies will be available and at the same time Europe will be the first continent ever to have all its butterfly species plotted on precise and comprehensive distribution maps. Apart from providing significant species specific chronological data for taxonomists and biogeographers, the prime purpose of the Atlas is to aid and promote the conservation of European butterflies. The analysis and evaluation of the distribution data contained in the Atlas will facilitate the identification of priorities in selecting species and areas for European significance for convervation purposes. Thus, The Distribution Atlas of European Butterflies constitutes a major contribution towards the advancement of our knowledge of European butterflies.
Distribution Atlas of European Butterflies

** Larsen, T.B.: The Butterflies of Egypt. 1989. 25 x 17 cm. 112 pages. 8 colour plates. Text figures. 8 colour plates illustrating all species known from Egypt. Photographs of habitats etc. Hardback with dust jacket. ISBN 87-88757-14-5. EUR 36,00 / US$ 50.00 / DKK 250,00.
The author is a leading expert on Middle East butterflies and a well known author to "Butterflies of Lebanon" (1974), "Butterflies of Oman" (1980) and "Butterflies of Saudi Arabia and its neighbours" (1984). Further he has contributed to the series "Fauna of Saudi Arabia", and he has published numerous papers in various scientific journals. The Butterflies of Egypt attempts to summarise the current knowledge and place the butterflies in ecological and biogeographical perspective. Details are given as far as possible on the distribution, habits, ecology and biology of the species involved. The distribution within Egypt and the zoogeographical patterns are discussed. The book contains the following chapters: Introduction; ecological sub-division of Egypt; History of Butterfly Research in Egypt; Systematic part; Biogeography of the Egyptian butterflies; The distribution of butterflies within Egypt; Migrant butterflies in Egypt; Butterflies as pests; Concluding remarks; Acknowledgements; References.
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Butterflies of Egypt

** Larsen, T. B.: Butterflies of West Africa, vol. 1-2.  2005. 28 x21 cm. 900 pages incl. 130 colour plates depicting approx. 3800 specimens. Hardback.  ISBN 87-88757-43-9. EUR 184,00 / US$ 256.00 / DKK 1280,00.

This book attempts to summarize all that is known about the nearly 1,500 butterfly species known from West Africa, the fifteen countries that stretch from Senegal and Mauritania on the Atlantic to Nigeria and Niger in the east, touching also on the extreme western parts of Cameroun (Mauritania, The Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Bénin, Nigeria, and Niger). It is the result of more than ten years of intensive personal research.

The fauna of West Africa accounts for well over a third of all butterflies in the Afrotropical biogeographical region, and about one in twelve of all butterflies known worldwide. Just 25 years ago the area covered was believed to have just about 1,000 species.

The aims and objectives of the book are:
1) To describe and illustrate all West African butterflies in such a way that most can be identified by non-specialists. Nearly all species are illustrated in colour on the 125 plates, many of which have never been adequately figured before. There are numerous illustrations of genitalia in difficult groups of Lycaenidae and Hesperiidae.
2) To give their distribution over the fifteen countries of the region to the extent that this is currently known, as well as their wider distribution in Africa as a whole. The book thus comprises country records of known butterflies in these countries, for most of which there are no previous published lists.
3) To indicate their habitats, habits, frequency and host plants as recorded or personally observed.
4) To place the West African butterfly fauna in a total African perspective and to give details of the ecological biogeography of West Africa.
5) To contribute to the urgent conservation efforts to maintain the biodiversity of West Africa.

Butterflies are potentially an important group of indicator species for biodiversity, ecology, and for biogeographical studies: but such a role cannot be fulfilled unless they can be properly identified. They constitute a large group of insects where baselines established now will allow for long-term assessment of biodiversity loss. African butterflies have also increasingly been used in studies of butterfly behaviour and in molecular studies. In the absence of a book like this, confident identification of most species was a matter mainly for specialists with access to museums and specialist literature outside Africa. The butterflies of Kenya and their natural history (Larsen 1991) was meant to fulfil the same role and it has been used extensively in ecological and ethological studies, as well as conservation work – not just in Kenya, but also in the neighbouring countries.

Though the author has reviewed virtually all literature on West African butterflies, the book is largely the result of his personal research programme in West Africa and in Museums. Before the project started he had already visited Bénin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo on various occasions. Between 1993 and 2003 he spent almost two years in the field, in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and western Cameroun. Planned visits the other coastal countries, especially Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia proved impossible. Civil strife made this too dangerous, not least for someone without formal institutional back‑up. However, a positive result of this constraint was that some important forests in Ghana and Nigeria could be investigated in more depth than any other localities in tropical Africa. Of equal importance has been the study of much unpublished material, old as well as new, in museums and private collections in many parts of the world. In this respect it was especially important that the African Butterfly Research Institute (ABRI) in Nairobi sent teams of collectors to many parts of West Africa – partly as support to the project. Though ABRI shared the same constraints in terms of access to many countries, much new data was procured – not least from Guinea‑Bissau and Guinea. Customers in North America should order this title from ISBS.

Customer opinion about this book: I can report that your book works very well as a field-book and it survived the humidity better than I thought. Apart from being a bit dirty and having a few pressed ants in between pages it stood up very well. Before this last trip I always treated it very carefully but now I found myself writing notes next to plates and bringing it along on long hikes. I would not have been able to do much work in Nigeria at all without it!top


** Lastuvka, Z. & A. Lastuvka: The Sesiidae of Europe. (Lepidoptera). 2001. 24 x 17 cm. 245 pages. 9 colour plates. More than 100 line drawings. Distribution map to all species. Bibliography. Hardback.  ISBN 87-88757-52-8. EUR 55,00 / US$ 74.00 / DKK 370,00.
This is a strongly revised edition of the authors’ An illustrated Key to European Sesiidae published in 1995. This book was printed in a very limited edition and was soon out of print. The Sesiidae of Europe contains comprehensive information on all European species of this Lepidoptera family of day flying moths. All the many taxonomical, biological and distributional changes in the last years are included. Introductory chapters comprise a short historical outline, brief information on the morphology, biology, phylogeny and distribution as well as collecting and rearing methods, and lists of European Sesiidae and their hostplants. Keys to all European genera and species are provided. The main part of the book presents a systematic survey of all European species. Diagnostic morphological characters, bionomics and distribution of each species are shortly described. For each species line drawings of male and female genitalia are given, for some species also of other diagnostic characters. The distribution is illustrated on maps. The book is concluded with 9 excellent colour plates with all European species illustrated. The following new species are included in this book: Synanthedon geranii Kallies, 1997, Bembecia volgensis Gorbunov, 1994, Synansphecia hispanica Kallies, 1997, Tinthia hoplisiformis (Mann, 1864), Bembecia flavida (Oberthür, 1890) and Chamaesphecia maurusia Püngeler, 1912. The Sesiidae of Europe will be an important manual for anyone working with this highly interesting and well defined Lepidoptera family. It will serve as a tool not only for identification, but also for future research in biology, distribution and taxonomy as well as conservation of the European Sesiidae
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The Sesiidae of Europe

** Löbl, I. & A. Smetana (eds): Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera. 24 x 17 cm. Hardback. Customers in North America should order this series from ISBS.

** Vol. 1: Archostemata-Myxophaga-Adephaga. 2003. 819 pages. ISBN 87-88757-73-0.  EUR 129.00 / US$ 180.00 / DKK 900.00.

** Vol. 2: Hydrophiloidea-Staphylinoidea. 2004.  942 pages.Hardback. ISBN 87-88757-74-9.          EUR 155.00 / US$ 216.00 / DKK 1080.00.

** Vol. 3: Scarabaeoidea, Scirtoidea, Dascilloidea, Buprestoidea and Byrrhoidea. 2006. 690 pages. Hardback. ISBN 87-88757-59-5.  EUR 112.00 / US$ 156.00 / DKK 780.00.

** Vol. 4: Elateroidea, Derodontoidea, Bostrichoidea, Lymexyloidea, Cleroidea and Cucujoidea. 2007. 935 pages. ISBN 87-88757-67-6.  EUR 155.00 / US$ 216.00 / DKK 1080.00.

** Vol. 5: Tenebrionoidea. 2008. 670 pages. ISBN 87-88757-84-6. Price approx. .  EUR 112.00 / US$ 156.00 / DKK 780.00

A comprehensive work covering the about 100,000 species of Coleoptera known to occur in the Palaearctic Region. The complete work is planned for 8 volumes that will be published in intervals of about 18 months. The information provided for each species will be the following: Primary taxonomic information of all available names in the genus and species levels published by the end of 1999. The taxonomic information below subfamily will be organized alphabetically. The type species of genera and subgenera, incl. synonyms, are given. The area covered also includes  the Arabian Peninsula, Himalayas and China. The distributional data of species and subspecies is given per country. Detailed distributional information for strict endemics is given. Introduced species are indicated. The catalogue is a collective work of about one hundred coleopterists from Europe, Japan, America and Australia.


Maravalhas, Ernestino: As Borboletas de Portugal. (Butterflies of Portugal). 2003. 21 x 14 cm. 455 pages. 24 colour plates. More than 700 photos. 140 distribution maps. With contributions of many Portugese and foreign specialists. In Portugese with English summaries. Hardback.. . . . . . . . EUR 46,00 / US$ 64.00 / DKK 320,00.
The first book ever on the butterflies known from Portugal incl. those from Madeira and the Azores. The book was suggested by Vento Norte, an environmental Association of NW Portugal which led the main author to start the work in 1996. After six years and in co-operation with colleagues from many countries, the book is ready for publication. It is indended for all with an interest in butterflies, beginners as well as more experiensed lepidopterists. The text, in Portugese with short English summaries to all chapters. In the systematic part of the book, each species is treated in the following format: Distribution; Description incl. wingspan; Variation; Biology (incl. Flight period, early stages, foodplants, habitat); Conservation status;top Similar species; Selected bibliography. A colour leaflet is available upon request.

** Merzheevskaya, O. I.: Larvae of Owlet Moths (Noctuidae). Biology, Morphology, and Classification. 1989. 25 x 17 cm. 419 pages. 97 figures. Hardback with dust jacket. ISBN 90-04088-04-0. ..... EUR 63,00 / US$ 88.00 / DKK 440,00
We have taken over the remaining stock of this title from the former distributor E.J.Brill in Leiden, The Netherlands. This book provides information on the biology and morphology of owlet moth larvae and keys to their subfamilies, genera and species. Morphological characters, body coloration, and dermal patterns are detailed for each species. The larvae of 144 species are described and data on developmental changes in instars given for 91 of them.
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** MICROLEPIDOPTERA OF EUROPE. Edited by P. Huemer, O. Karsholt & L. Lyneborg. 25 x 17 cm. Hardback. Customers in North America should order this series from ISBS.
** Vol. 1: Gielis, C.: Pterophoridae. 1996. 222 pages. 16 colour plates. Line drawings of genitalia for all species. ISBN 87-88757-36-6. EUR 64,00 / US$ 88.00 / DKK 440,00.
** Vol. 2: Bengtsson, B.A.:
Scythrididae. 1997. 301 pages. 14 colour plates. Line drawings of genitalia for all species. ISBN 87-88757-11-0. EUR 79,00 / US$ 110.00 / DKK 550,00.
** Vol. 3: Huemer, P. & O. Karsholt: Gelechiidae I.
1999. 356 pages. 14 colour plates. Line drawings of genitalia for all species. ISBN 87-88757-25-0. EUR 87,00 / US$ 116.00 / DKK 580,00.
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Vol. 4: Goater, B. et al.: Pyraloidea I: Acentropinae, Evergestinae, Heliothelinae, Schoenobiinae, Scopariinae. 2005. 304 pages. 7 colour plates. Genitalia illustrations to all species. ISBN 87-88757-33-1.  EUR 84,00 / US$ 116.00 / DKK 580.00.
** Vol. 5: Kooster, S. & S. Sinev: Momphidae s. l. 2003. 387 pages. 20 colour plates. Line drawings of genitalia for all species.  ISBN 87-88757-66-8.  EUR 104,00 / US$ 144.00 / DKK 720.
A series intended to be a tool for identifying the European micro-moths. Each volume will treat a systematic unit comprising about 100-300 species. This will usually mean a family or subfamily, but it can also be a single large genus, or a group of smaller families. Small and systematically unrelated groups may also be collected in one volume. The geographical area covered will be Europe west of the former U.S.S.R., and include the Baltic countries. Authors may also include the adjacent parts of the western Palaearctic Region, i. e. Macaronesia, North Africa, Cyprus, Turkey, the European part of the former U.S.S.R., as well as Transcaucasia. Each volume will illustrate the adults of all species in full colour, either by colour photographs or water-colours. Sexual dimorphism and extensive polymorphism will also be illustrated. All species, except the largest, will be shown enlarged. Further volumes are are in preparation and will be published with irregular intervals. A colour prospectus on the series is available upon request.
Microlepidoptera of Europe, vol. 1


Mohammadian, H.: Biological Diversity of Lepidoptera in Iran. 2006. 21 x 14 cm. 385 pages. Softcover. EUR 41,00 / USD 56.00 / DKK 280.00
This is a most useful tool to get an overview of the Lepidoptera fauna of this zoogeographical very important and interesting country. Solely distributed in Europe by Apollo Books.


Monastyrskii, A. L.: Butterflies of Vietnam. 21 x 15 cm. Full text in English. Softcover.
Vol. 1: Nymphalidae: Satyrinae. 2005. 199 pages incl. 35 colour plates. Line drawings.
ISBN 0-9551211-0-8 .   . EUR 45.00 / US$ 64.00 / DKK 320.00.
Vol. 2: Papilionidae. 2007. 189 pages incl. 31 colour plates. Line drawings.
ISBN 0-9551211-1-6.   . .    EUR 45.00 / US$ 64.00 / DKK 320.00.
A major series on the butterfly fauna of Vietnam and the first comprehensive treatment of the Rhopalocera of this country.  The complete fauna will be covered in 7 volumes and the series will be completed within 5-6 years. For each volume, the introduction includes information for systematic of each family or subfamily, morphology of imago, habitats and life-cycles. Checklist, abreviations, references and index to scientific names are presented separately. The main section of each volume contains information for all species of the family or subfamily found in Vietnam, and keys to the species, genera and tribes. The text for each species includes the following paragraphs: type locality; synonyms; range; distribution and variation in Vietnam; taxonomic notes; habitats and biology; similar species. The excellent colour plates include a number of habitat photos and images of all species dealt with. Where necessary, line drawings of genitalia, venation and other details are given.


The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland:
This very well known series has so far been published by Harley Books in England. Annette and Basil Harley, who comprise the entire staff of Harley books have years ago passed the normal retirement age. They are therefore planning to retire from active publishing in a couple of months. However, Annette and Basil Harley have been most anxious that the remaining three volumes of the series should be published. Therefore they have turned to us and it has beed decided, that we shall continue and conclude the series with volume 5 on Tortricidae, volume 6 on Pyralidae and Pterophoridae, and vol. 8 on Geometridae. At the same time we have taken over the remaining stock of the previous seven volumes of the series. Back volumes as well as forthcoming volumes can be ordered directly from Apollo Books or from your usual bookseller. Standing orders previously placed by Harley Books will be supplied by Apollo Books.  

Vol. 1: Micropterigidae - Heliozelidae. 1976. 344 pages. 4 colour plates. 9 black/white plates. 85 text figures. ISBN Hb. 0-946589-03-8, Pb. 0-946589-15-1.

Vol. 2: Cossidae - Heliodinidae. 1985. 460 pages. 16 colour plates. Text figures. ISBN Hb. 0-946589-02-X.

Vol. 3: Yponomeutidae - Elachistidae. 1996. 452 pages. 10 colour plates. 500 text figures.234 distribution maps. ISBN Pb. 0-946589-56-9.

Vol. 4 part 1: Batrachedridae, Oecophoridae, Ethmiidae, Autostichidae, Blastobasidae, Agronoxenidae, Momphidae, Cosmopterigidae and Scythrididae. 2002. 326 pages. 7 colour