A new book about Hemiptera

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Kanyukova E. V. Aquatic hemipteran insects (Heteroptera: Nepomorpha, Gerromorpha) of the fauna of Russia and neighboring countries. Vladivostok: Dalnauka Publ., 2006. 297 p. ISBN 5-8044-0645-0

The monograph is devoted to a group of hemipteran insects Heteroptera of the Nekomorpha and Gerromorpha infraorders living in inland continental water bodies. Most of them are carnivores, feeding on small invertebrates, including the larvae of mosquitoes and woodlice, the main components of midge. Data on the fauna of aquatic hemiptera in Russia and adjacent countries are summarized for the first time. The book includes general and special parts, it contains defining tables and diagnoses for 2 infraorders, 10 superfamilies, 13 families, 17 subfamilies, 7 tribes, 33 genera and 158 species of aquatic hemiptera. Descriptions, distribution, life cycle, and significance in nature are provided for all taxa. The existing world literature is taken into account.
The book is intended for a wide range of biologists, entomologists, hydrobiologists, teachers and students of higher educational institutions, students and anyone interested in nature.
Fig. 482, Bibl. 756.

Kanyukova E.V. Aquatic and semiaqiatic beetles (Heteroptera: Nepomorpha, Gerromorpha) of the fauna of Russia and neighbouring countries. Vladivostok: Dalnauka, 2006. 297 p. ISBN 5- 8044-0645-0
The monograph is devoted to aquatic and semiaquatic Heteroptera of infraorders Nepomorpha and Gerromorpha inhabiting inner continental water habitats. Most of these insects are predators, feeding by small invertebrates including larvae of mosquitos. The data on aquatic and semiaquatic beetles of Russia and neighbouring countries are summarized for the first time. The book includes general and special parts and contains keys, and diagnoses for two infraorders, ten subfamilies, thirteen tribes, 33 genera and 158 species of aquatic and semiacquatic beetles. The descriptions, distribution data, life cycles and ecological importance for each species are given.
Ill. 482, bibl. 756.