| Autor | Vladimír Štrunc |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| ISBN | 9788090798007 |
| Verlag | Insect Books |
| Seiten | 160 |
Größe
| 218 x 300mm |
| Format | Gebunden |
| Bilder | Farbfotos |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2020 |
Tiger Beetles of the World is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of tiger beetles. The guide will help you get acquainted with approximately 125 genera and 338 species of the family Cicindelidae structured according to Jürgen Wiesner. Written in collaboration with experts in the field, the book is an essential part of any insect enthusiast’s or naturalist’s kit.
Tiger beetles are one of the predatory groups of insects that fascinate thousands of people around the world and are very attractive to photographers and nature observers. Tiger Beetles of the World introduces these amazing predators from the world of insects to all nature enthusiasts.
One or more representative species of each tribe are illustrated in Tiger Beetles of the World by large photographs, accompanied by information on sex, size, place of origin and list of countries of distribution. Species are presented in a top view, side view and in close-ups showing details of mandibles as well as the pronotum and scutellum. For species diversity, the guide is supplemented by additional specimens with a classic top view, and several rare specimens from museums.
Tiger Beetles of the World serves as a source of illustrated identification and, due to its topicality and species diversity, is useful for professional and amateur entomologists, as well as for scientists.
