The Nepticulidae of Eastern Europe and Asia - Western, Central and Eastern Parts (Hardcover)

This fine book treats the Nepticulidae of the former Soviet Union. It provides an illustrated key to all the known species found in this vast region. Included are original descriptions and line drawings of the adult insects and genitalia of over 200 species. For each species there is a short description of morphology, taxonomy, and distribution, incl. the names of the known foodplants on which the larvae of these leaf-mining moths. A number of these leaf-mines are also illustrated. This book will remain an important identification guide for decades to come. 840 line drawings of adult moths and genitalia.