Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects:Orthocerous Weevils

A brief introduction to the Curculionoidea is given. The biology, life history and phenology, and economic importance of orthocerous weevils is discussed, and methods of collecting, preservation, examination and dissection described. The adult characteristics of the group, which includes the Nemonychidae, Urodontidae, Anthribidae, Attelabidae and Apionidae, are outlined. The use of the keys is explained. A summary of host plant records and a check list of species are provided.Illustrated keys are given to the families of Curculionoidea and to genera and species within families and subfamilies of the orthocerous group. The entry for each species includes information on biology and larval hostplants, a brief summary of distribution in the British Isles, and an outline ofthe zoogeographic range

Author: M G Morris
Publisher: Royal Entomological Society of London
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers 6 x 9 inches tall.108 Pages.Profusely illustrated throughout with B&W line drawings and keys.The book is in very good condition, small inscription on title page.