Discover the fascinating world of Erotylinae with 'Fauna of New Zealand 59: Erotylinae,' a must-have paperback that illuminates the unique ecosystem of fungus beetles native to New Zealand. This essential guide is authored by Paul Skelly and published by Manaaki Whenua Press, offering a comprehensive overview of this intriguing subfamily known for their ecological role as fungus feeders. Although they are commonly referred to as 'pleasing fungus beetles' due to their vibrant colors, the New Zealand species of Erotylinae showcase a more subdued yet captivating palette. Spanning 60 pages, this book serves as both an educational resource and a beautiful collectible for enthusiasts of New Zealand's native fauna. It meticulously revises and updates the taxonomy of the New Zealand Erotylinae species, which consist of two genera, including one endemic to the region. The book provides a key to adults and detailed illustrations that highlight the key identifying features of all species, making it an indispensable tool for researchers and nature lovers alike. Each page is packed with critical insights, showcasing how Erotylinae contribute to the biodiversity of New Zealand. Enjoy fast shipping within New Zealand straight from our Auckland location, ensuring no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes! Perfect for academic institutions, libraries, and individual collectors, order your copy today and delve into the fascinating ecology of New Zealand's Erotylinae while supporting a local business!

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Pages: 60
Bind: paperback
Author: Paul Skelly Publisher: Manaaki Whenua Press
Publication Date: 04-03-2014

Erotylinae are also known commonly as the ‘pleasing fungus beetles’ for their often striking colours, though these do not occur in New Zealand species. The 8 New Zealand erotyline species comprise a relatively small group, considering that nearby Australia has 50 species.



Erotylinae are represented in New Zealand by two genera, one of which is endemic. Various authors have described erotyline species, or created lists for them, but none has attempted to evaluate these taxa and update their taxonomy.



In Fauna of New Zealand 47, Rich Leschen restructured the family Erotylidae to include the family Languriidae, and examined the status of the higher taxa based on a cladistic analysis of adult characters. He also reviewed the New Zealand species that would have been included in the former family Languriidae. The purpose of this paper is to complement Leschen’s review of New Zealand’s Erotylidae by covering the species of subfamily Erotylinae.



In this Fauna, the fungus-feeding Erotylinae fauna of New Zealand are revised and a key to the adults and illustrations of key characters for all species are presented.

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