Entomology professor co-authors new book about scarab beetles

Brett Ratcliffe, professor of entomology and curator with the University of Nebraska State Museum, has co-authored a new book about scarab beetles.

The book, titled "The Dynastine Scarab Beetles of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize," covers the 198 species of dynastine scarab beetles that occur in those countries. Keys in English and Spanish, descriptions, geographic and temporal distributions, notes on natural history, 885 numbered illustrations, numerous other illustrations, and maps are provided for all species. Also included are synopses of the habitats in each of the three countries and higher-level taxa, a tabular review of all the Dynastinae occurring in Mesoamerica, a glossary, a species checklist, and extensive references. The book is hard bound, 666 pages, and in color.

For ordering information see: http://museum.unl.edu/research/entomology/monographs.html

Co-authors are Ronald D. Cave and Enio B. Cano.