This volume, dedicated to a portion of the suborder Polyphaga, aims to enable entomologists, whether amateurs or experienced, to recognise the beetles they encounter in nature.
More than 600 species are covered, the majority illustrated in colour across 26 plates showcasing the talent of Gaëtan du Chatenet. Among the most emblematic families of beetles are treated here, belonging to the Histeroidea (histerids), Hydrophiloidea (water scavenger beetles), Staphylinoidea (carrion beetles, burying beetles, and rove beetles), Scarabaeoidea (scarabs, chafer beetles, flower chafers, stag beetles, dung beetles), and Scirtoidea.
A true field guide, this book on European beetles is aimed at both beginner entomologists and professionals.