Insect Biodiversity
Science and Society, Volume 2
1. Edition May 2018
1024 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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Volume Two of the new guide to the study of biodiversity in insects
Volume Two of Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society presents an entirely new, companion volume of a comprehensive resource for the most current research on the influence insects have on humankind and on our endangered environment. With contributions from leading researchers and scholars on the topic, the text explores relevant topics including biodiversity in different habitats and regions, taxonomic groups, and perspectives.
Volume Two offers coverage of insect biodiversity in regional settings, such as the Arctic and Asia, and in particular habitats including crops, caves, and islands. The authors also include information on historical, cultural, technical, and climatic perspectives of insect biodiversity.
This book explores the wide variety of insect species and their evolutionary relationships. Case studies offer assessments on how insect biodiversity can help meet the needs of a rapidly expanding human population, and examine the consequences that an increased loss of insect species will have on the world. This important text:
* Offers the most up-to-date information on the important topic of insect biodiversity
* Explores vital topics such as the impact on insect biodiversity through habitat loss and degradation and climate change
* With its companion Volume I, presents current information on the biodiversity of all insect orders
* Contains reviews of insect biodiversity in culture and art, in the fossil record, and in agricultural systems
* Includes scientific approaches and methods for the study of insect biodiversity
The book offers scientists, academics, professionals, and students a guide for a better understanding of the biology and ecology of insects, highlighting the need to sustainably manage ecosystems in an ever-changing global environment.
Part I Habitats and Regions 13
2 Insect Biodiversity in the Arctic 15
3 Insect Biodiversity in Indochina: A Window into the Riches of the Oriental Region 59
4 Biodiversity of Arthropods on Islands 81
5 Beneficial Insects in Agriculture: Enhancement of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services 105
6 Insects in Caves 123
Part II Taxa 153
7 Biodiversity of the Thysanurans (Microcoryphia and Zygentoma) 155
8 Biodiversity of Zoraptera and Their Little-Known Biology 199
9 Biodiversity of Embiodea 219
10 Biodiversity of Orthoptera 245
11 Biodiversity of Phasmatodea 281
12 Biodiversity of Dermaptera 315
13 Biodiversity of Grylloblattodea and Mantophasmatodea 335
14 Biodiversity of Blattodea - the Cockroaches and Termites 359
15 Biodiversity of Mantodea 389
16 Biodiversity of Psocoptera 417
17 Biodiversity of Ectoparasites: Lice (Phthiraptera) and Fleas (Siphonaptera) 457
18 Biodiversity of Thysanoptera 483
19 The Diversity of the True Hoppers (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha) 501
20 The Biodiversity of Sternorrhyncha: Scale Insects, Aphids, Psyllids, and Whiteflies 591
21 Biodiversity of the Neuropterida (Insecta: Neuroptera, Megaloptera, and Raphidioptera) 627
22 Biodiversity of Strepsiptera 673
23 Biodiversity of Mecoptera 705
Part III Perspectives 721
24 The Fossil History of Insect Diversity 723
25 Phenotypes in Insect Biodiversity Research 789
26 Global Change and Insect Biodiversity in Agroecosystems 801
27 Digital Photography and the Democratization of Biodiversity Information 839
28 Bee (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila) Diversity Through Time 851
29 Insect Biodiversity in Culture and Art 869
Index of Arthropod Taxa Arranged by Order and Family 899
Index of Arthropod Taxa Arranged Alphabetically 943
Index of non-Arthropod Taxa Arranged Alphabetically 975
Subject Index 979
PETER H. ADLER is a professor of entomology at Clemson University, where he holds a teaching and research appointment, specializing in the behavior, ecology, genetics, and systematics of insects, particularly butterflies and medically important flies.
