Forest Entomology in East Africa

East African forests, among the world's most biologically rich and diverse, are subject to multiple pressures, including insects. As the first work to focus exclusively on East African forest insects, this monograph distils 135 years of scientific and historical literature extending from before the colonial era to the present into an authoritative survey of this region's major pests of trees and wood, as well as their antagonists. This comprehensive treatise also addresses insects of social and economic importance, such as endemics, edible and collectible insects, wild bees and silk producers. It should be of great value to foresters, entomologists, conservation biologists, resource managers, safari outfitters and anyone else interested in the natural history of this fascinating region.

Comprehensive, richly illustrated and extensively researched First regional monograph on the forest insects of Tanzania and its neighbors in central, eastern and southern Africa Draws on information from 135 years of English, German and French literature Serves foremost as a practical reference on East Africa's forest pest insects and their antagonists

Inhalt
to Tanzania.- History of Forest Entomology in Tanzania.- Defoliating Insects.- Sap-Feeding Insects.- Shoot, Bark and Wood Borers.- Ants and Termites.- Flower, Fruit and Seed Feeders.- Root and Root Collar Feeders.- Forest-Based Insect Industries.