Includes bibliographical references and index.

Front Matter -- Preliminary Material / Cees Gielis -- Abstract / Cees Gielis -- Introduction / Cees Gielis -- Key to the European genera of Pterophoridae / Cees Gielis -- Acknowledgements / Cees Gielis -- Checklist of European Pterophoridae / Cees Gielis -- Systematic Treatment of the Genera and Species of Pterophoridae in Europe / Cees Gielis -- Colour plates / Cees Gielis -- Male genitalia illustrations / Cees Gielis -- Female genitalia illustrations / Cees Gielis -- Distribution Catalogue / Cees Gielis -- Back Matter -- References / Cees Gielis -- Index to hostplants / Cees Gielis -- Index to entomological names / Cees Gielis.

This first volume of Microlepidoptera of Europe deals with the Pterophoridae of Europe (excluding the former Soviet Union) and the Canary Islands and Madeira. All species occurring in this area are included and most of them illustrated in full colour. All species are briefly redescribed mentioning the main characteristic features of the imagines, and the genital structures. A description of the life cycle is given, and also a note on the distribution. A distribution catalogue has been constructed. It is based on own collection data and verified references. The male and female genitalia are illustrated with line drawings. A checklist of hostplants is given.

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