Psyllids of the Caucasus (1984)

Rare Soviet Entomology Monograph on Caucasian Insect Fauna

Title: Псиллиды (Homoptera, Psyllodea) Кавказа
(Psyllids of the Caucasus)
Author: A. M. Gegechkori
Publisher: Metsniereba, Tbilisi
Place of Publication: Georgian SSR, USSR
Year: 1984
Language: Russian (with English contents)
Subject: Entomology / zoology / ecology / biogeography
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Vintage scholarly condition with signs of age typical for Soviet scientific publications. Binding intact and pages fully readable. Please review photos carefully.

Description

Rare scientific monograph Psyllids (Homoptera, Psyllodea) of the Caucasus by A. M. Gegechkori, published in 1984 by Metsniereba in Tbilisi.

This important Soviet-era research work is dedicated to the biodiversity, ecology, and historical development of psyllid species throughout the Caucasus region. Produced under the scientific tradition of the State Museum of Georgia named after S. N. Janashia, the book represents the high standards of Soviet zoological and ecological research of the late 20th century.

A significant reference source for entomologists, ecologists, biogeographers, and researchers of Caucasian fauna.

Scientific Highlights

Species Analysis

Detailed study of:

• 212 species of psyllids
• Biological and ecological characteristics
• Trophic relationships and host-plant associations
• Regional distribution patterns

Historical Fauna Formation

Research on the evolutionary and geographical development of Caucasian insect fauna from:

• Late Mesozoic period
• Cenozoic era
• Formation of modern ecological zones

Ecological Classification

Covers major environmental and faunal elements of the Caucasus, including:

• Forest ecosystems
• Steppe regions
• Mountain fauna
• Desert habitats
• Mediterranean ecological influences

Scholarly Features

The volume includes:

• Scientific classifications and taxonomic analysis
• Ecological observations and distribution studies
• Extensive Soviet and international bibliography
• Technical zoological terminology
• Research data and systematic descriptions

Historical & Academic Value

This monograph reflects the strong tradition of Soviet biological sciences and Caucasian regional research during the 1980s.

Particularly valuable for:

• Entomologists and zoologists
• Ecologists and biogeographers
• Researchers of Caucasian biodiversity
• Collectors of Soviet scientific books
• Natural history libraries and institutions

Scientific publications from the Georgian SSR Academy and Metsniereba editions are increasingly difficult to find outside specialized collections.

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