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135. Derived from: Moore, I. & E. F. Legner. 1975.
A catalogue of the Staphylinidae of America north of Mexico (Coleoptera). Div. Agric. Sci., Univ. of Calif. Special
Publ. 3015: 514 pp. The catalogue
containing 514 pages is not included herewith. The publication is available in University Libraries and limited
copies are available for distribution as of 2024. [PLEASE
CONTACT Dr. E. F. Legner FOR INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS SECTION] Summary Together with the Bibliography (1758 to 1972) to the
Staphylinidae of America North of Mexico (Coleoptera) I. Moore and E. F.
Legner. 1974. Hilgardia 42: 511-503 [See
Publication #129.], these two publications are intended for joint usage as
the references cited in the Catalogue are listed in detail in the
Bibliography. The value of these
publications cannot be questioned, as the North American Staphylinidae have
not been similarly treated since the Leng catalog (checklist) and its
supplements were published. To anyone
other than a specialist to the family, the vast number of genera and species
has presented an almost insurmountable obstacle to research. These have removed to a large degree this
obstacle with the Catalogue and the accompanying keys to genera. The Bibliography includes all or nearly all
of the references to the taxonomy and biology of the Staphylinidae of
America, north of Mexico, through 1972.
Keys to the subfamilies and genera of the Staphylinidae are presented
that, although unfortunately not illustrated, are the most complete and
accurate of any available. The
Catalogue includes, in addition to the standard items to be expected in any
comprehensive catalogue, references to existing keys to species and
references that include illustrations.
These illustrations are listed in detail, giving page, plate and
figure numbers of each. An indication
is also given as to whether the illustration is in toto or of the sexual
characteristics of either male or female.
The type species of generic synonyms are not listed, although this
information would have been useful.
These two publications comprise a timely, much needed contribution to
the knowledge of north American Staphylinidae. |
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