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За последний год в издательстве "Pensoft" вышло несколько книг, представляющих интерес для колеоптерологов. Приводим их выходные данные и краткие аннотации.
Julio A. Micheli Longicornios de Puerto Rico. Pensoft Publishers, 2010. 298 pp. P-ISBN hardback: 9789546425621 Short description: 235x225 mm; species descriptions, keys, 71 b/w illustrations/plates Price: $ 60.00 Longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) have been and continue to be of great interest for scientists, naturalists, and amateurs. It is a large group in number of species, with much variety in form, color and size. The text is in two languages, Spanish and English. It is not the typical scientific book, but should be seen as a union between art and science, due to its layout, typography, and design. Those characteristics, however, should not compromise the scientific content of the book. The first section of the book contains all the text and some figures; the second section contains illustrations, which as a group may be appreciated as an album of art drawings. Those illustrations were originally executed with graphite pencils (various grades) on special textured paper, and are reproduced in the book in their original size in almost all cases. Purchase at http://www.pensoft.net/book/10346/longicornios-de-puerto-rico ============================================================================ Klimaszewsky, J., Langor D., Majka C.G., et. al. Review of adventive species of Coleoptera (Insecta) recorded from eastern Canada. Pensoft Publishers, 2010. 272 pp. Pensoft Series Faunistica #94. ISBN: 9789546425522 Short description: 170x245 mm; 20 colour plates, 189 figures, 49 tables. In English. Hdb, 272pp. Price: EUR 55.00 The first comprehensive account of adventive species of Coleoptera recorded from Atlantic Canada and Quebec is provided. Currently, 510 adventive species in 290 genera and 48 families of beetles are presented. Of these, 419 species are recorded from Quebec, 283 from New Brunswick, 357 from Nova Scotia, 198 from Prince Edward Island, and 195 species from insular Newfoundland and Labrador combined. The most adventive species are in the families Staphylinidae (120), Curculionidae (85), Carabidae (45) and Chrysomelidae (43). The adventive species constitute approximately 14.6% of the total species in 48 beetle families with adventive species in the region. The 48 beetle families are reviewed; their diagnostic features and a list of species with distribution data and dates of introduction are provided in tables under each family. A key to the families is also included. Forty-five images of morphological structures and 144 exemplary adventive species are provided, with each family of Coleoptera represented by at least one image. You can ORDER ONLINE or see COVER and SAMPLE PAGES at http://www.pensoft.net/newreleases/14824.htm ============================================================================= Roques, A., Kenis, M., Lees, D., Lopez-Vaamonde, C., Rabitsch, W., Rasplus, J.-Y., Roy, D. (Eds). Alien terrestrial arthropods of Europe, Volume 1 & 2. BioRisk 4 (1 & 2)/2010 Special Issue. Pensoft Publishers, 2010. 555 pp. (Vol. 1) + 492 pp. (Vol. 2), in English. Price: EUR 85.00 (Vol. 1), EUR 75.00 (Vol. 2) New compendium on alien invertebrates. This book provides the first comprehensive review of the fauna of alien terrestrial arthropods that have colonized the European continent and its associated islands. Directly ensuing from the DAISIE project, this is the result of the joint work of 89 authors from 27 different European countries. The book summarizes present knowledge of the arthropod invasion process, from temporal trends and biogeographic patterns, to pathways and vectors, invaded habitats, and ecological and economical impacts. A total of 1590 species alien to Europe, including crustaceans, myriapods, mites, spiders, and insects, are listed in two volumes and 21 separate chapters that detail the different taxonomic groups. For each species, all key information - feeding regime, date and country of first record in Europe, invaded countries, invaded habitats, plant or animal host - is supplied. More detailed factsheets are provided for the 80 species considered to be most representative of the different pathways of introduction and of the diversity of impacts on ecosystems, economic activities and human and animal health. You can ORDER ONLINE or see COVER and SAMPLE PAGES at http://www.pensoft.net/newreleases/14836.htm ============================================================================= Buse J., Alexander K.N.A., Ranius T., Assmann T. (Eds). Saproxylic Beetles - Their Role and Diversity in European Woodland and Tree Habitats. Pensoft Publishers, 2009. 235 pp. Pensoft Series Faunistica No 89, ISBN 978-954-642-507-22. Short description: 235x165 mm, tables, maps, photos. In English. Ppb, 235 pp. Price: EUR 45.00 Based on contributions given at the conference this book contains contributions about research on conservation ecology of saproxylic beetles as well as results from recent faunistic surveys in different European regions. It comprises aspects of saproxylic beetle ecology, faunistics, diversity and conservation issues. International experts report on their activity, management strategies and new approaches in saproxylic insect conservation.