Bees of Europe. Hymenoptera of Europe 1

548, 70 col plates, 233 text figs. 205x130mm. HB. NEW. . English edition. The first in a series of volumes to be published on the Hymenoptera of Europe. Vol. 1 provides a general introduction to morphology, ecology, evolution and methods for establishing a collection of specimens. A key for the identification of all superfamilies recorded from the continent of Europe is also included. The guide provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge on wild bees from Europe and neighbouring regions, taking the latest scientific advances into account. A total of 2000 species from 77 genera from the region will be covered. The book deals with the biology, morphology, ecology and conservation of European wild bees. It offers the first illustrated identification key for the 77 genera, as well as an exhaustive inventory of species and a complete description of representative examples of wild bees within each genus (morphology, ecology, distribution). A comprehensive reference guide accessible to non-specialists that can be taken everywhere to discover the amazing diversity of these essential pollinators!(A French edition is also available. Existe aussi en français.). [9782913688346]