Changjiang Three Gorges Reservoir Area Insects (Upper and Lower)

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Features: This book is a systematic scientific summary of the investigation on the biodiversity of terrestrial insects in the Yangtze River Gorges and Reservoir region. It provides an in-depth exploration of the regional insect faunal characteristics, origins and evolution, insect resources and species diversity, as well as the historical development and control strategies for forest and agricultural pests. The book systematically describes 19 orders, 242 families, 1,940 genera, and 3,418 species of insects in this region, including 16 new genera, 289 new species, 16 newly recorded genera, and 94 newly recorded species. Additionally, it documents 2 orders, 23 families, 44 genera, and 67 species of arachnids, including 2 newly recorded species. This book can also serve as a reference for teaching, scientific research, environmental protection, as well as for agricultural, forestry, and medical science and technology workers.