Invasive Stink Bugs and Related Species (Pentatomoidea): Biology, Higher Systematics, Semiochemistry, and Management (Contemporary Topics in Entomology)
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (766 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1498715087 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 852 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Within this superfamily are six invasive species, two that occur worldwide and four that are recent invaders in North America. Containing the contributions of more than 60 stink bug specialists from 15 countries, this book provides a better understanding of the biology and economic importance of these invasive species, why they became invasive, and how their continued geographical expansion is likely to affect numerous agricultural systems and natural environments. These species primarily are phytophagous, and many cause tremendous economic damage to crops worldwide. The Superfamily Pentatomoidea (stink bugs and their relatives) is comprised of 18 families with over 8,000 species, the largest of which is the family Pentatomidae (about 5,000 species). Once established in new geographic regions, these species have increased their numbers and geographic distributions dramatically, causing economic damage totaling billions of dollars. Invasive Stink Bugs and Related Species (Pentatomoidea): Biology, Higher Systematics, Semiochemistry, and Management is the first book that presents comprehensive cov
McPherson is professor emeritus of zoology at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIU). About the AuthorJ. V. He was the 1993 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching, the 1997 recipient of the C. E. He also was the 1996 recipient of the Outstanding Teacher in the College of Science, SIU. in entomology from Michigan State University in 1968 and joined SIU in 1969 as assistant professor. He retired in July 2012 but has continued to conduct research, maintaining the same office and laboratory space he had during his employment and still managing the entomology collection.Dr. He has authored or co-authored 200 refereed journal articles and three books, presented papers at both national and regional meetings, and given invited lectures at various universities. Riley Achievement award, and the 2006 Award of Merit, all from the ESA North Central Branch. He served 6 years on
He was the 1993 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching, the 1997 recipient of the C. McPherson has written broadly on the ecology and systematics of the Heteroptera, particularly the Pentatomoidea, Reduvioidea, and various aquatic and semiaquatic taxa. He was promoted to associate Professor in 1974 and to professor in 1979. McPherson is a member of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) and has served on numerous ESA