Monographs on Australian Lepidoptera Volume 3: Oecophorine Genera of Australia 1 the Wingia Group

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Monographs on Australian lepidoptera is a series on the systematics and biology of the vast Australian fauna of moths and butterflies. It is the first series ever devoted to the Lepidoptera fauna of Australia and adjacent areas. Each monograph is hardcovered, and richly illustrated - often with colour. The volumes include taxonomic revisions, morphological studies, generic review of whole families or subfamilies, a review of the biology of Australian butterflies and a complete checklist of the Australian fauna; illustrated catalogues of several moth families are planned. An international editorial board and careful refereeing of all manuscripts guarantee the high scientific standard of this series. Volumes will appear at irregular intervals but at least one volume a year is planned. Australia has the richest fauna in the world of the Lepidoptera subfamily Oecophorinae - mallee moths; Australian Oecophorinae represent about a fifth of all Australian Lepidoptera and probably over 70% of the world fauna of the subfamily; first volume of three-volume monograph on the Australian fauna; first informative account of the biology and pest status of Australian genera; Australian species are largely dependent on Eucalyptus and other Myrtaceae; first modern taxonomic revision of the Wingia group - one-third of the Australian genera; Systematic treatment of 91 genera (35 described as new) of the Wingia group; Detailed account of the morphology and biology; With few exceptions Australian genera are endemic; 500 named species listed with full references, synonyms and distributions; Extensive illustrations of adult moths, venation, genitalia and other features; 140 key references listed; and fully indexed.

Reviews

"Ian Common has encapsulated his encyclopaedic knowledge of this group . . . in an exemplary and authoritative revisionary work . . . The two succeeding volumes of this treatment of a remarkable group of insects are anticipated with pleasure."--Robinson "Journal of Natural History "
"It is destined to become essential reading for anyone interested in gelechioid systematics."--Kruger "African Entomology "
"This reliable reference material, with its contemporary design . . . impresses with its detailed description of morphology, critical verification of nomenclature, wealth of illustrations . . . and actual data regarding distribution, biology and caterpillar food plants."--Hausmann "Spixiana "
"This volume is an excellent example of highly useful, comparative information presented in an attractive and easy-to-use format."--Hodges "Annals of the Entomological Society of America "
"This volume is a worthwhile purchase for universities and institutions with interest or involvement in systematics; the methodology is faultless."--Dugdale "New Zealand Entomologist "
"This indispensable monograph will remain a flagship on mallee moths for many decades to come. "--Dunn "Journal of the Australian Entomological Society "
"The book is a very important one in its field, and essential for anyone interested in the Lepidoptera or Australia, or in oecophorid moths from anywhere in the world."--Agassiz "Antenna "