The Mayflies of Europe (Ephemeroptera)

• Description

The present handbook is designed to provide for the first time an up-to-date standard work for Ephemeroptera identification, including last instar larvae (nymphs), subimago (dun), male and female imagines. Recent changes in nomenclature are discussed in detail as well as gaps in current knowledge and probable pitfalls concerning the reliable identification of all taxa known so far from the region. Keys are provided for genera and introductory chapters characterize every family and genus.

Contents:

Abstract; Introduction; Key to the European genera (larvae); Key to the European genera (imagines); Checklist; Systematic treatment (family, genus, species); Distribution catalogue; Colour plates; Illustrations of larvae (line drawings); Illustrations of male genitalia (b/w photographs or line drawings as available; Illustrations of eggs (REM photographs); References; Index.

Please note: Publication date is provisional.