Hymenoptera of the world: an identification guide to families / Edited by Henri Goulet and John T. Huber, Centre for Land and Biological Resources Research. Issued by Research Branch. : A53-1894/1993E
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Provides fully-illustrated keys to the 99 families and 20 superfamilies of "Hymenoptera", which include sawflies and wasps. These insects are among the most important agents for biological control in agriculture and forestry. For each family, a habitus figure, diagnosis, biological notes and references are given. Fully comprehensive and indispensible for biologists, teachers, students, biological control officers and other nontaxonomists, the guide includes easy-to-use keys, key attributes, and standardized terms. Hundreds of illustrations and 231 plates help with identification.
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Department/Agency | Canada. Agriculture Canada. Research Branch. |
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Title | Hymenoptera of the world: an identification guide to families / Edited by Henri Goulet and John T. Huber, Centre for Land and Biological Resources Research. Issued by Research Branch. |
Publication type | Monograph |
Language | [English] |
Format | Paper |
Other formats | Electronic-[English] |
Note(s) | "Although the guide was written primarily for nontaxonomists and for taxonomy students identifying Hymenoptera for the first time, it should also be useful to more experienced Hymenoptera taxonomists."--Page 1. Introduction bilingual |
Publishing information | Ottawa - Ontario : Agriculture Canada. 1993. |
Binding | Softcover |
Description | 668p. : figs., illus., references ; 28 cm. |
ISBN | 0-660-14933-8 |
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Departmental catalogue number | Publication 1894/E |
Subject terms | Insects |
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