Beetles of the family Coccinellidae in Central Europe, 2nd revised edition

The book provides data on the biology and ecological demands of one hundred and one species of ladybugs living in Central Europe. Most species are illustrated with photographs of adult beetles from collections or from nature. Photographs of larvae and pupae are also presented for a smaller part of the species. Identification keys for adult beetles and larvae will make it possible to identify specimens on the basis of diagnostic features for tribes, genera and species, as well as by color patterns on tectrices and thorax (for larvae on the upper abdomen) or other conspicuous morphological features. The morphological characters are illustrated with black and white drawings connected in a pictorial appendix located between the Czech and English text. The text is supplemented by a revised list of tribes and genera of ladybugs around the world.