A systematic catalogue of eight scale insect families (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) of the world :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
Aclerdidae, Asterolecaniidae, Beesoniidae, Carayonemidae, Conchaspididae, Dactylopiidae, Kerriidae and Lecanodiaspididae /
First Statement of Responsibility
Yair Ben-Dov ; in collaboration with Douglas R. Miller and Gary A.P. Gibson.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Boston :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Elsevier,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xix, 368 pages ;
Dimensions
25 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"This book is a synthesis and catalogue of all the information published on eight families of scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) worldwide from 1758 to the present. Data is provided on their correct scientific names, common names, synonyms, taxonomy, host plants, distribution, natural enemies, biology, and economic importance." "The volume will be a valuable compendium of biological and systematic information for zoologists, entomologists, crop production specialists, quarantine officers, students studying entomology and related disciplines, and others who require information about scale insects for research and control projects."--BOOK JACKET.