Atlas of Water Beetles of Britain and Ireland: Smaller Families of Polyphaga
Language: English
Published by Field Studies Council, 2020
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296, distribution maps, col photos. 244x175mm. PB. NEW. . This work covers 85 species of beetle in five main families, Hydraenidae, Elmidae, Heteroceridae, Scirtidae, Dryopidae, plus a small number of other wetland species in the suborder Polyphaga. This Atlas covers 85 species of water beetle and is complimentary to the previous two parts concerning the Hydradephaga and Hydrophiloidea. All three books are rather more than sets of maps, with as much effort made to identify gaps in the knowledge of their biology as to establish their distributions.The present recording scheme began in 1979, and over 550,000 records have been acquired through the activity of over 700 recorders, supported by the Biological Records Centre in Britain and the National Biodiversity Data Centre and CEDaR in Ireland. This section of the Atlas draws on over 79,000 records (Hydraenidae 20,000; Dryopidae 4,500; Elmidae 42,100; Heteroceridae 1,700; Scirtidae 10.700). [9781906698690].
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- Title
- Atlas of Water Beetles of Britain and Ireland: Smaller Families of Polyphaga
- Author
- Foster, G.N.; Bilton, D.T.; Hammond, M.; Nelson, B.H.
- Publisher
- Field Studies Council
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1906698694
- ISBN 13
- 9781906698690
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Coverage extends to all of Britain and Ireland, including the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The distribution maps split records into three time periods: pre-1980, 1980-1999 and 2000 onwards.
But this volume is not just a set of maps. Rather the authors have also highlighted current gaps in knowledge. Each species account discusses life-cycle, habitats and taxonomy. Where possible genetic information is outlined, although information on karotypes is currently still patchy. There are colour photographs throughout. Since many species are difficult to identify, the authors have given common identification mistakes. There is also a table of threat and rarity status by species.
Many of these water beetles are small in size. Undoubtedly there are fewer charismatic species than among other groups, like the whirligigs and the diving beetles. However both Hydraenidae and Elmidae are significant as indicators of running water quality. Other species, particularly in the Dryopidae, are confined to relict sites. Relatively few species are common and widespread. The present recording scheme began in 1979. This atlas draws on over 79000 records. In detail these are 20000 records of Hydraenidae, 4500 Dryopidae, 42100 Elmidae, 1700 Heteroceridae and 10700 Scirtidae.
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