The Tortoise beetles of Madagascar Part1: Basiprionotini , Aspidimorphini and Cassidini – Lech Borowiec

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The first part of a taxonomic study of thc Colcoptcra Chrysornclidac Cassidinac of Madagasear is presented. Tribes Aspidimorphini, Basiprionotini and Cassidini (except the large and very heterogenous genus Cassida) are reviewed, keyed, and illustrated. The introduction treats charaeteristics of the subfamily Cassidinae, including general morphology, immature stages, bionormy, systematies, and zoogeography. Taxonomieal part concerns keys to genera and species, descriptions, distribution notes, and examined material (including types). The first part of the monograph of Malagasy Cassidinae comprises 10 genera and 60 species.

Wymiary: 24 cm x 17 cm. Oprawa twarda, stan bdb. Wyd. Polish Taxonomical Society, Wrocław 2011. 246 stron.