Pflanzenwespen Deutschlands

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This comprehensive work presents a checklist of plant wasps in Germany, detailing conservation-relevant data, a Red List, and an overview of biological data, including a directory of host plants and identification keys for various groups. It includes contributions celebrating Dr. Manfred Kraus on his 70th birthday, highlighting his extensive publications. The text features several studies on new and lesser-known sawflies in the German fauna, including specific species and their distribution. It also addresses the biology, distribution, and threats to plant wasps in Germany, and includes discussions on the taxonomy of Symphyta, examining various genera and species within the Hymenoptera order. Notable topics include the Megalodontesidae of Europe, identification keys for Cimbicidae, and the status of specific Tenthredinidae species. The work also explores the Orussidae of Europe and the Near East, and provides biographical sketches of historical figures in entomology. Overall, this compilation serves as a vital resource for researchers and enthusiasts interested in the diversity and conservation of plant wasps in Germany.