Identify San Jose scale and its close relatives with practical, field-friendly techniques.
This guide presents a practical approach to recognizing San Jose scale and related insects. It explains how to distinguish scales from similar marks or fungi and how to confirm identification using a hand lens and, when needed, a microscope. The book outlines the steps of a preliminary examination and describes what you’ll look for in the insect and its covering to determine the right group.
Inside you’ll find real-world, identifiable features and clear comparisons among similar species. The text covers a range of related scales, including examples found on different host plants, and explains how the appearance of the scale and its exuviae help with identification. It also discusses the importance of confirming field impressions with specimen examination.Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book by the author presents a detailed study of the San Jose scale and its closest relatives. The author begins by offering an accessible examination of the scale's preliminary identification through a non-microscopic inspection, before moving on to a comprehensive microscopic analysis of the scale insects' defining characteristics. Many useful tables and illustrative figures are provided to assist the reader with this process. The author provides a thorough review of the current understanding of the relationships between San Jose scale and its near allies. This book is an important addition to the field of entomology and will be of great value to researchers, students, and professionals working in this area. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331978879_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331978879
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331978879
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)