Zhongguo Dongwu Zhi Kunchang Ke Dashi Jiu Lin Sphenoptera Mo Ke: Zhongguo Dongwu Zhi

Author: Zhao Zhongling
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Publishing Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book serves as a reference for entomologists, plant protection workers, and faculty and students in related fields at colleges and universities. The Lymantriinae family belongs to the Noctuidae superfamily under the Lepidoptera order. These insects are significant pests in agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry. Many species are rampant in localized areas of China, and some even pose threats to human health. This work is divided into two parts: General Introduction and Specific Accounts. The General Introduction covers the research history, morphological characteristics, classification system, geographical distribution, biological characteristics, economic value, and control methods of the Lymantriinae family. The Specific Accounts systematically describe the morphological characteristics, geographical distribution, host plants, life habits, and control methods of 343 species belonging to 37 genera in China, along with a key to subfamilies, genera, and species. The book includes 10 color plates of adult insects and 270 illustrations.