Excerpt from New Neuropteroid Insects
Head whitish, ocelli on a black spot, a dark median spot on vertex, and one below ocelli; nose faintly lineate with dark; antennae pale; thorax pale, with three large dark spots above in front; abdomen pale, darker at tip; legs whitish. Wings lightly fumose, except at base; stigma white, with a dark central spot; veins dark, stigmal vein white, veins at corners of the discal cell, the lower side of cell, the median vein shortly before cell and just beyond cell, and the forking of the radial sector prominently white; hind wings hyaline, venation pale. Discal cell much narrowed below, sides nearly straight; areola postica very long and low, its upper side a. Little longer than the outer side; posterior cells subequal; fork of radial sector more than twice as long as the pedicel; median vein and radial sector united for short distance; stigma of medium size, about its length before tip of wing, nearly right-angled behind.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the results of the author's detailed studies of neuropteroid insects. These insects, closely related to mayflies, dragonflies, and caddisflies, include approximately 6,000 known species, inhabiting environments that range from aquatic to those that are nearly desert-like. The author's meticulous examination of these species provides a wealth of information on their diversity and evolution, yielding insights into their relationships and adaptations. The book also explores the historical and literary context of neuropteroid insects, shedding light on their significance in the broader natural world and human culture. Ultimately, this book contributes to a deeper understanding of these fascinating creatures, their unique adaptations, and their role in the intricate tapestry of life on Earth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259104001_0
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