++ Livres sur les coléoptères

Karl Werner
The Tiger Beetles of Africa
(Coleoptera, Cicindelidae ) Volume I.
 2000
price: 155 EUR
 

First ever complete book on the Tiger beetles of Africa A colored picture-catalogue of all currently valid species and subspecies of African tiger beetles published in two volumes. 191 species in 8 genera (with two subgenera) 745 full color photographes (including all species, subspecies, habitats, behavior, etc ...) Maps of distribution (for all species and subspecies) Chapters on history and species richness Complete list of species for every country 192 pages Beautiful hardcover large format (27 x 32 cm, 11" x 17") Volume I treats eight genera: Mantica, Manticora, Platychile, Megacephala (with two subgenera), Prothyma, Neochila, Euryarthron, and Dromica with 191 species and presents 745 color photographs. It includes the general introduction and chapters on history and species richness of the African countries.

Karl Werner
The Tiger Beetles of Africa
(Coleoptera, Cicindelidae ) Volume II.
Taita Publishers, 2000
price: 155 EUR

First ever complete book on the Tiger beetles of Africa A colored picture-catalogue of all currently valid species and subspecies of African tiger beetles published in two volumes. These books treat the region south of the Sahara, excluding Madagascar and other islands. Altogether 396 species in 34 genera from the African continent are listed and figured. All 266 valid subspecific taxa of the 86 polytypic species are listed and figured also. For all species and subspecies a distribution map is given, and for many species pictures of habitats, living individuals, behavior, and larvae are presented too. VOLUME II 205 species in 8 genera (with two subgenera) 779 full color photographes (including all species, subspecies, habitats, behavior, etc ...) Maps of distribution (for all species and subspecies) Complete list of species for every country 205 pages Beautiful hardcover large format (27 x 32 cm, 11" x 17") Extended bibliography Volume II treats twenty - four genera: (Bennigsenium, Dromicoida, Trichodela, Epitrichodes, Trichotaenia, Ophryodera, Bostrichophorus, Elliptica, Ropaloteres, Hipparidium, Calochroa, Cicindela, Lophyridia, Habrodera, Chaetodera, Cephalota, Cylindera, Cicindina, Myriochile, Cratohaerea, Salpingophora, Hypaetha and Eurymorpha, including a good number of subgenera) with 205 species and presents 779 color photographs.

Sibylle Gussmann & Erik Holm
The African Jewel Beetles
Buprestidae (Julodinae)
Taita Publishers, 2004
price: 259 EUR

his monograph is the first of a series, intended to collate our present knowledge of the family Buprestidae in the Afrotropical Region.

More than 600 color photographs of all species and subspecies from different localities as well as photos of behavior and habitats
over 400 pages, luxurious hardcover edition
large format 23x31, text in english

Jaroslav Mares
Manticora
a Monograph of the Genus
Taita Publishers, 2002
price: 245 EUR

 complete and comprehensive monograph of the genus Manticora clarifying the nomenclature, characterizing all the species correctly, and presenting a new determination key to both males and females and a description of one new species

more than 500 color photographs of all types [holotypes, lectotypes, and neotypes] together with photos of large
series of specimens [males and females] of all species
from different localities as well as photos of behaviour and localities

includes distribution maps for all 13 manticora species
over 200 pages and a luxurious hardcover edition

Luca Bartolozzi & Karl Werner
Illustrated Catalogue of the
Lucanidae from Africa and Madagascar
Taita Publishers, 2004
169 EUR

A color photo-catalogue of all known African species and subspecies of Stag Beetles. This book treats the whole African continent, including Madagascar and small islands: 125 species of 16 genera from tropical Africa and North Africa are listed and figured. For all species and subspecies the detailed distribution is given, and for some species photos of habitats and living specimens in the field are included. More then 400 color photographs of all the species and subspecies from the African continent, as well as photos of living specimens and habitats - 192 pages, luxurious hardcover edition, large format 23x31, text in English

Fortuné Chalumeau
& Bernard Brochier
The Chiasognathinae of The Andes
Taita Publishers, 2007
 189 EUR AU CHOIX EDITION FRANCAISE OU ANGLAISE

First of all it is to provide a practical tool for the determination of all the surveyed species within an accurate taxonomical framework. In order to do this, the authors visited South America many times, with the aim of collecting specimens, and making ecological and faunistic observations. Apart from having had the assistance of well-known specialists, they have consulted the collections of the most important national museums (with their precious types) and those of many private individuals. Finally, with the faunistic framework created, one of the most important aspects of this work was tackled: the biogeography of the group from a worldwide perspective. Size 245 x 290 mm, beautiful hard cover, 324 full color pages, 279 figures (photos and drawings of the insects), 25 maps, 43 color plates. Published in English and French version!

Akiyama K. and Omomo S., The Buprestid Beetles of the World
A4 size, 330pp (120 color plates), hard cover with box. text: Japanese
Price : 249 €

1885 sp. (10% of the world Buprestidae) are shown. Not only the author's
collection but many type materials are in picture.

 

Imura Y. and Mizusawa K., The Carabus of the World
A4 size, 262pp (84 color plates), hard cover with box
Weight : 1,940g with outside box. text: Japanese
Price : 249 €

690 sp. (97% of world Carabus) are shown in color.

 

Sakai K. and Nagai S., The Cetoniine Beetles of the World
A4 size, 422pp (144 color plates), hard cover with box
Weight : 2,520g with outside box. text: Japanese
Price : 249 €

1704 sp. (53% of the world Cetoninae) are shown. Not only the author's
collection but many type materials are in picture.

 

Mizunuma T. and Nagai S., The Lucanid Beetles of the World
A4 size, 340pp (155 color plates), hard cover with box. text: Japanese
Price : out of print

800 sp. out of 1200 Lucanid in the world are shown by full color
beautiful plates. About 5000 specimens are arranged with many color
or size variations.

 

Takakuwa M., Rosalia of the World
A5 size, 234pp (32 color plates), in Japanese
Price : Price : 249 €
text: Japanese

 

Vol.1　Flower Beetles
Author: Kaoru Sakai
52pp (39 color plates)
Price: out of print
Issue: 2000 third prints

Vol.2　Jewel Beetles
Author: Sadahiro Ohmomo, Koyo Akiyama
60pp (39 color plates)
Price: 59 €
Issue: 1998 second prints
 

 

Vol.3　Giant Beetles
Author: Tetsuo Mizunuma
122pp (87 color plates)
Price: 115 €
Issue: 1999（2007）
reprint (not revised version)

Vol.4　Stag Beetles I
Author: Tetsuo Mizunuma
not issued yet


Vol.5　Stag Beetles II
Author: Tetsuo Mizunuma
101pp (56 color plates)
Price: 85 €
Issue: 2000
 

 

Fauna de France Vol. 78.
Coleopteres Scarabaeoidea D'Europe
Baraud, 1992.
239 x 155mm, 856pp. 169€
 

RIGOUT (J.) The Beetles of the World 01. Batocerini 1 (Cerambycidae)

2nd ed. - 1988 - 63 p - 32 distribution maps - 30 colour plates
All the species of the genus Batocera are illustrated in colours...

2ème édition - 1988 - 63 p - 32 cartes de répartition - 30 planches en couleurs
Traite de tous les Batocera connus, figure toutes les espèces et les principales variétés, donne la répartition géographique...

119 €

RIGOUT (J.) The Beetles of the World 02. Batocerini 2 (Cerambycidae)

1982 - 128 p - 54 col. pl.
Genus Megacriodes, Microcriodes, Abatocera, Doesburgia and a revision of the genus Rosenbergia with the description of many new species...

1982 - 128 p - 54 planches en couleurs
Genres Megacriodes, Microcriodes, Abatocera, Doesburgia et une révision du merveilleux genre Rosenbergia avec la description de plusieurs espèces nouvelles...

113 €

RIGOUT (J.) The Beetles of the World 02. Batocerini 2 (Cerambycidae)

Supplement 1: New or little known Rosenbergia - 2004 - 11 p - 2 colour plates,
soft covers...

Supplément 1 : Rosenbergia nouveaux ou peu connus - 2004 - 11 p - 2 planches en couleurs, sous couverture souple...

40 €

LACHAUME (G.) The Beetles of the World 03. Goliathini 1 (Cetoniidae)

1983 - 70 p - 49 colour plates
Genus Goliathus, Argyrophegges, Fornasinus, Hegemus. Many varieties of Goliathus are shown. This is the best sold book of the series...

1983 - 70 p - 49 planches en couleurs
Genres Goliathus, Argyrophegges, Fornasinus, Hegemus. Nombreuses variétés de Goliathus représentées. C'est l'ouvrage le plus demandé de la série...

119 €

LACROIX (J.-P.) The Beetles of the World 04. Odontolabini 1 (Lucanidae)

1984 - 175 p - 51 colour plates
Genus Chalcodes, Odontolabis, Heterochtes. A very good revision of the genus Odontolabis...

1984 - 175 p - 51 planches en couleurs
Genres  Chalcodes, Odontolabis, Heterochtes. Une très bonne révision du genre Odontolabis, rien n'avait été fait depuis le travail de Leuthner en 1885. Un très beau livre...

113 €

LACHAUME (G.) The Beetles of the World 05. Dynastini 1 (Dynastidae)

1985 - 85 p - 31 colour plates
Genus Dynastes, Megasoma, Golofa. A revision of the Dynastes hercules with description of many ssp. and a very important study of the genus Golofa (new sp., aedeagus)...

1985 - 85 p - 31 planches en couleurs
Genres Dynastes, Megasoma, Golofa. Une révision du Dynastes hercules avec la description de plusieurs sous-espèces, également un brillant exposé du genre Golofa (nouvelle espèce, génitalias)....

119 €

ALLARD (V.) The Beetles of the World 06. Goliathini 2 (Cetoniidae)

1985 - 92 p - 16 colour plates
17 genera are studied, the first part is the study of the Eudicella complex. For some genus, it is the first time they are figured. Many new sp. and ssp. are described....

1985 - 92 p - 16 planches en couleurs
17 genres sont étudiés, une part importante traite du complexe des Eudicella. Certaines espèces sont représentées ici pour la première fois. Nombreuses espèces et sous-espèces décrites....

113 €

ALLARD (V.) The Beetles of the World 07. Goliathini 3 (Cetoniidae)

1986 - 63 p - 24 colour plates
11 genera are studied, with very good illustrations of the genus Mecynorhina: many varieties, even the very rare oberthuri....

1986 - 63 p - 24 planches en couleurs
11 genres sont étudiés. A noter les splendides illustrations en couleurs de nombreuses variétés et raretés dans le genre Mecynorhina....

113 €

RATTI (P.), CAVAZZUTI (P.), CASALE (A.) & BATTONI (S.)  The Beetles of the World 08. Carabini 1 (Carabidae)

1990 - 122 p - 15 colour plates
Genus: Apotomopterus, Ohomopterus, Archaeocarabus, Isiocarabus, Morphocarabus Pt.1....

1990 - 122 p - 15 planches en couleurs
Genres: Apotomopterus, Ohomopterus, Archaeocarabus, Isiocarabus, Morphocarabus Pt.1. La première partie d'une révision complète des Carabes du globe. Nombreux types représentés, cartes de distribution...

89 €

RIGOUT (J.) The Beetles of the World 09. Cetoniini 1 (Cetoniidae)

1989 - 135 p - 130 figs - 16 colour plates
The first revision of the species of the Pachnoda group, which contains 5 genera. Many types are figured. A supplement has been published in vol. 12...
1989 - 135 p - 130 figs - 16 planches en couleurs
C'est la première révision du complexe Pachnoda. 5 genres sont étudiés, de très nombreux types représentés. Un supplément a été publié avec le vol. 12...

113 €

MORÓN (M.-A.) The Beetles of the World 10. Rutelini 1 (Rutelidae)

1990 - 145 p - 21 colour plates
On the 5 genera revised, the Plusiotis have the main part of the book with 15 new species described. That is the work of the Mexican specialist who has studied more than 4500 specimens. A splendid book...

1990 - 145 p - 21 planches en couleurs
Des 5 genres étudiés, les Plusiotis constituent la partie principale avec 15 nouvelles espèces décrites. C'est un chef d'oeuvre du spécialiste mexicain qui a étudié plus de 4500 spécimens. Un joyau....

119 €

ALLARD (V.) The Beetles of the World 11. Goliathini 4 (Cetoniidae)

1991 -142 p - 16 colour plates
The last part of the African Goliathini. After a supplement to the preceding volumes, the author studies many Cetonid genera and ends with a brillant monograph of the genus Gnathocera...

1991 -142 p - 16 planches en couleurs
La fin des Goliathini africains. Après un supplément aux volumes précédents, l'auteur traite de nombreux genres de cétoines fort rarement ou jamais illustrés. Une importante révision du genre Gnathocera termine ce précieux volume...

113 €

RIGOUT (J.) & ALLARD (V.) The Beetles of the World 12. Cetoniini 2

1992 - 100 p - 12 colour plates
After a supplement to the volume 9, Dr. Allard ends the study of the African Cetonids with the Rhabdotis, Trichostetha... up to Gametis and Phonotaenia. He then studies the Diplognathini which contains a clear revision of the Pseudinca complex...

1992 - 100 p - 12 planches en couleurs
Après un supplément au vol. 9, le Dr. Allard termine l'étude des Cétoines africaines avec les Rhabdotis, Trichostetha... jusqu'aux Gametis et Phonotaenia. Vient ensuite l'étude des Diplognathini qui comprend également une remarquable révision des Pseudinca et voisins...

113 €

WERNER (K.) The Beetles of the World 13. Cicindelidae 1: Reg. Palaearct. Pt. 1

1991 - 74 p - 30 colour plates
Even if this book is not really a revision, the German author treats all the species, the great ssp. and a great number of varieties. The colour plates are really splendid and with this book coleopterists have a precious book of great value...

1991 - 74 p - 30 planches en couleurs
Sans réaliser à proprement parler une révision, le spécialiste allemand cite toutes les espèces, les sous-espèces valables et les principales variétés. La représentation en couleurs est absolument remarquable et le collectionneur dispose enfin avec ce livre d'un document précieux...

119 €

LACHAUME (G.) The Beetles of the World 14. Dynastidae américains - American Dynastidae

1992 - 89 p - 16 colour plates
In this book is a study with a representation in colour of the main genus and species from the very important American fauna. The work ends by the description by Dr. R.-P. Dechambre of many new species...

1992 - 89 p - 16 planches en couleurs
De nombreux insectes sont représentés en couleurs et les principaux genres étudiés. Le livre se termine par la description de nombreuses espèces nouvelles par le Dr. R.-P. Dechambre...

113 €

DECHAMBRE (R.-P.) The Beetles of the World 14. Dynastidae américains - American Dynastidae

Supplement 1: Twenty new species and one subspecies of Cyclocephala - 1999 - 24 p - 37 figs - 1 colour plate, soft covers...

Supplément 1 : Vingt nouvelles espèces et une nouvelle sous-espèce de Cyclocephala - 1999 - 24 p - 37 fig - 1 planche en couleurs, sous couverture souple...

29 €

WERNER (K.) The Beetles of the World 15. Cicindelidae 2: Reg. Palaearct. Pt. 2

1992 - 94 p - 27 colour plates
The end of the palearctic Tiger beetles. The plates are splendid and show the insects three times enlarged with some photographs of living specimens and biotops....

1992 - 94 p - 27 planches en couleurs
La fin de l'exposé des Cicindèles paléarctiques. C'est une splendide réalisation qui illustre les espèces, sous-espèces et principales variétés des Cicindèles du vieux continent....

119 €

LANDER (T.) The Beetles of the World 16. Chrysochroini 1 (Buprestidae)

1992 - 55 p - 12 colour plates
The genus Chrysochroa sensu stricto is studied: new species, new classification. But the main attraction is the very spendid colour plates of these Buprestid, the nicest is certainly the one with the varieties of Chrysochroa buqueti...

1992 - 55 p - 12 planches en couleurs
Le genre Chrysochroa s.str. est représenté dans ses moindres variétés. Des espèces nouvelles sont décrites, une nouvelle classification est proposée. Mais c'est surtout la merveilleuse iconographie qui étonne, notamment avec la planche des variétés du Chrysochroa buqueti...

69 €

ALLARD (V.) The Beetles of the World 17. Sternotomini (Cerambycidae)

1993 - 112 p - 16 colour plates
The first volume on the African Longicorn. The plates are very nice and show all the varieties known of one of the most attractive African genera. A new genus, many new species and varieties...

1993 - 112 p - 16 planches en couleurs
Le premier d'une série d'ouvrages sur les Lamiaires africains. Les planches sont splendides et représentent la quasi totalité des formes existantes y compris un genre nouveau et de nombreuses espèces, sous-espèces et variétés nouvelles...

113 €

WERNER (K.) The Beetles of the World 18. Cicindelidae 3: Reg. Nearcticae Pt. 1

1993 - 163 p with 24 plates (20 in colour)
All the Tiger-beetles from Canada up to Panama are studied and shown in colour. Photographs of biotops and entomologists are also included...

1993 - 163 p dont 24 planches (20 en couleurs)
Genres: Apotomopterus, Ohomopterus, Archaeocarabus, Isiocarabus, Morphocarabus Pt.1. La première partie d'une révision complète des Carabes du globe. Nombreux types représentés, cartes de distribution...

119 €

PORION (T.) The Beetles of the World 19. Eupholus (Curculionidae)

1993 - 112 p with 24 colour plates
The first monograph on these giant Curculionids from New-Guinea with the description of many new species. The plates are marvellous, they have been done on computer to simulate the printing of fluorescent colours...

1993 - 112 p avec 24 planches en couleurs
Toutes les espèces et de très nombreuses variétés et espèces nouvelles sont illustrées en couleurs. C'est une éblouissante monographie du genre Eupholus, ces splendides curculionides géants de la Nouvelle-Guinée...

119 €

PORION (T.) The Beetles of the World 19. Eupholus (Curculionidae)

Supplement 1: New Eupholus from New Guinea - 2000 - 12 p - 2 colour plates,
soft covers...

Supplément 1 : Nouveaux Eupholus de Nouvelle Guinée - 2000 - 12 p - 2 planches en couleurs, sous couverture souple...

37 €

LIMOGES (R.) & PORION (T.) The Beetles of the World 19. Eupholus (Curculionidae)

Supplement 2: New Eupholus from New Guinea - 2004 - 6 p - 1 colour plate,
soft covers...

Supplément 2 : Nouveaux Eupholus de Nouvelle Guinée - 2004 - 6 p - 1 planche en couleur, sous couverture souple...

29 €

WERNER (K.) The Beetles of the World 20. Cicindelidae 4: Reg. Nearcticae Pt. 2

1995 - 162 p - 24 colour plates
The last part on North-American Tiger beetles. some very rare specimens are shown from the first time...

1995 - 162 p - 24 planches en couleurs
Seconde partie des Cicindèles nord-américaines avec de nombreuses espèces rares, représentées ici en couleurs pour la première fois...

119 €

BLEUZEN (P.) The Beetles of the World 21. Prioninae 1: Macrodontini (Cerambycidae)

1994 - 92 p - 16 colour plates
The first revision of the Macrodontia, Titanus and Braderochus. Types, varieties and new species are shown in colours...

1994 - 92 p - 16 planches en couleurs
La première révision des Macrodontia, Titanus et Braderochus. Types, variétés et nouvelles espèces sont illustrées en couleurs...

113 €

BATTONI (S.), CASALE (A.), CAVAZZUTI (P.) & RATTI (P.) The Beetles of the World 22. Carabini 3

1995 - 104 p - 13 colour plates

1995 - 104 p - 13 planches en couleurs
La suite de la monographie des Carabes mondiaux avec une étude complète des genres Morphocarabus & Lipaster...

79 €

ALLARD (V.) The Beetles of the World 23. Schizorhinini 1 (Cetoniidae)

1995 - 152 p - 20 colour plates
The first part of a revision of the Cetonids from the Australian region. Many new species are described, many new synonymies, a great clarification. A superb revision of the genus Poecilopharis and Digenethle...

1995 - 152 p - 20 planches en couleurs
La première partie des Cétoines de la région australienne avec de nombreuses espèces nouvelles, et notamment une révision des genres Poecilopharis et Digenethle...

119 €

ALLARD (V.) The Beetles of the World 24. Schizorhinini 2 (Cetoniidae)

1995 - 136 p with 15 colour plates
Second part on the Cetonids from the Australian region, with a revision of the genus Agestrata, Thaumastopeus and Ischiopsopha together with the description of many new species...

1995 - 136 p avec 15 planches en couleurs
La deuxième partie des Cétoines de la région australienne avec la révision des genres Agestrata, Thaumastopeus et Ischiopsopha et la description de nombreuses espèces nouvelles...

119 €

RIGOUT (J.) & ALLARD (V.) The Beetles of the World 25. Schizorhinini 3 (Cetoniidae)

1997 - 128 p - thoroughly illustrated in colours
With a supplement to the previous two volumes and a revision of the genus Lomaptera. Many new species are described...

1997 - 128 p - entièrement illustré en couleurs
Avec un supplément aux deux premiers volumes et une remarquable révision du genre Lomaptera...

119 €

SOULA (M.) The Beetles of the World 26. Rutelini 2

2002 - 102 p - thoroughly illustrated in colours
The first revision of many genera of South-American Rutelids. A very nice book....

2002 - 102 p - entièrement illustré en couleurs
La première révion de nombreux genres des Rutélides Sud-américaines. Très bel ouvrage....

189 €

SOULA (M.) The Beetles of the World 26.1 Rutelini 2

Révision des Anthicheirina (Rutelini). 1. - 3rd ed. - 2002 - 116 p - 187 figs - Soft covers. In French...

Révision des Anthicheirina (Rutelini). 1. - 3ème éd. - 2002 - 116 p - 187 figures, broché sous couverture souple...

59 €

SOULA (M.) The Beetles of the World  26.2 Rutelini 2

Révision des Anthicheirina (Rutelini). 2. - 2004 - 180 p - figures. Soft covers. In French...
Révision des Anthicheirina (Rutelini). 2. - 2004 - 180 p - figures, broché sous couverture souple...

79 €

SOULA (M.) The Beetles of the World 26.3 Rutelini 2

Révision des Anthicheirina (Rutelini). 3. - 2005 - 113 p - figures. Soft covers. In French...

Révision des Anthicheirina (Rutelini). 3. - 2004 - 113 p - figures, broché sous couverture souple...

79€

DECHAMBRE (R.-P.) & LACHAUME (G.) The Beetles of the World 27. Dynastidae

The genus Oryctes
2001 - 72 p - thoroughly illustrated in colours
Richely illustrated...

Le genre Oryctes
2001 - 72 p - entièrement illustré en couleurs
Abondammen illustré...

145 €

ARNAUD (P.) The Beetles of the World 28. Phanaeini

2002 - 151 p - thoroughly illustrated
Study of the genera: Dendropaemon, Tetramereia, Homalotarsus, Megatharsis, Diabroctis, Coprophanaeus, Oxysternon, Phanaeus & Sulcophanaeus....

2002 - 151 p - entièrement illustré en couleurs
Etude des genres : Dendropaemon, Tetramereia, Homalotarsus, Megatharsis, Diabroctis, Coprophanaeus, Oxysternon, Phanaeus & Sulcophanaeus. Absolument splendide !... de details

249 €

SOULA (M.) The Beetles of the World 29. Rutelini 3

2003 - 79 p - thoroughly illustrated in colours
The first revision of many genera of South-American Rutelids genera...

2003 - 79 p - entièrement illustré en couleurs
La première révion de nombreux genres des Rutélides Sud-américaines...

189 €

DECHAMBRE (R.-P.) The Beetles of the World 30. Dynastidae

Australian and Oceanian Dynastidae.
2005 - 132 p - thoroughly illustrated in colours
Many species are shown in colour for the first time...

Dynastidae australiens et océaniens.
2005 - 132 p - entièrement illustré en couleurs
De nombreuses espèces sont représentées en couleurs pour la première fois...

249 €

 

Atlas of Japanese Scarabaeoidea Vol.1 Coprophagous group
Authors : Shinya Kawai, Shigehisa Hori, Masakazu Kawahara and Masashi Inagaki
Date of publication : August 1st, 2005
Other information : A4 format, full color, 189 pp., hard cover, text in Japanese
ISBN : 4-902649-02-0

Book Price : 199 €

 

SVATOPLUK POKORNÝ, JIŘÍ ZÍDEK, KARL WERNER

GIANT DUNG BEETLES OF THE GENUS Heliocopris (SCARABAEIDAE)

 2009  Prix: 107 €

Because of their exceptional size and often bizarre male head and pronotal armament, dung beetles of the genus Heliocopris are quite popular with collectors. Yet, identification of specimens has been difficult and often incorrect, because major, intermediate and minor males of the same species may look very different, whereas females of many species are very similar. So far there has not been a monograph available that would adequately describe and illustrate all the known species. The aim of the present book is to remedy that situation.

The authors have studied extensive material in museum and private collections, and have conducted fieldwork to assemble fresh material. The Introduction delimits the genus against other similar coprine genera, provides an account of its morphology, bionomy and biogeography, presents a checklist of all hitherto published species-group names and geographic distributions for those deemed valid, and gives criteria for dividing the species into five groups. The following Key to species is prepared so as to afford accurate determinations of major, intermediate and minor males as well as of females as far as known. The most substantial part of the book is devoted to species accounts with species ordered alphabetically and each afforded two facing pages, left-hand page containing text and photos of localities, and right-hand page containing habitus illustrations and line drawings pertaining to morphology. The References cite all works important for the study of Heliocopris and include all those containing original descriptions.

The book is intended for curators of museum collections, libraries of educational and research institutions, and all individuals interested in the study of coprophagous scarabs.

Format 240x280 mm, luxury heavy weight paper, 136 pages, text in english