Fauna Iberica, Volume 22: Plecoptera

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Offers an extensive review of the insect order Plecoptera, of the Iberian Peninsula and Balearic Islands. The book begins with a general introduction to the systematic position and geographical distribution of the stoneflies, their adult morphology, non-adult phase (nymph and egg) characteristics, the natural history of the group, and the collection techniques, conservation and study methods.

Seven families, 26 genera and 140 species composing the Iberian-Balearic stonefly-fauna are described in this monograph, which also includes dichotomic keys. Adult morphological characters and, when possible, nymph and egg morphology, geographical distribution, habitat, conservation status and biology (life-cycle, feeding, reproduction, etc.) are detailed for each species. In addition, the volume contains original illustrations of all species. Also included in this book are a comprehensive revision of the taxonomic nomenclature, an appendix of species of the Iberian Peninsula that are cited but not yet considered valid, and an extensive bibliography.