Catalogue de la Collection Entomologique: Classe des Insectes; Ordre des Coléoptères (French Edition)

A detailed taxonomic reference to Scarabaeidae and related beetles from the Milne-Edwards collection, with many named species and historical plates.This book gathers extensive entries from a historic entomology collection, presenting species names, synonyms, and notes that trace the first descriptions and later references. It is best suited for scholars, serious collectors, and anyone seeking a window into classic beetle taxonomy and the geography of Scarabaeidae across Europe and the Americas.The edition offers careful organization by genus and group, linking Latin names to plates and citation trails that help verify classification in a historical context. While it emphasizes nomenclature and provenance, it remains a valuable resource for cross‑checking species identities and lineage within the Scarabaeidae and related beetle groups.Catalogued entries with species names and historic referencesNotes on geographic distribution and variation across regionsConnections to plates and figures from early entomological worksContext for the evolution of beetle taxonomy in a classic collectionIdeal for readers of historical natural history, taxonomy enthusiasts, and professional entomologists seeking a window into classic coleopterology. Read more