Publications
1. Checklist of Insects of Hong Kong (Second Edition) New!
Since the publication of the first Checklist of Insects of Hong Kong (2019), significant advances in entomology have necessitated this comprehensive update. This second edition introduces 572 new species, increasing the total number of recorded insect species in Hong Kong from 9,519 to 10,091. The taxonomic framework has been expanded with the addition of 8 new superfamilies, 17 families, and 60 subfamilies. A total of 37,474 synonyms of insect names are included for reference. All host plant names have been verified against the World Flora Online (WFO) Plant List to ensure accuracy in nomenclature.
This checklist is designed to serve a diverse audience, including specialists in plant protection and quarantine services, ecologists, biodiversity researchers, medical entomologists, conservation professionals, nature enthusiasts, educators, and students. The author grants permission for this eBook to be downloaded exclusively for personal reference.
(File size: 25.7 MB)
2. Annotated Checklist of Whiteflies in Hong Kong
Whiteflies, a diverse group of insects belonging to the Aleyrodidae family with a staggering 1,550 species, are notorious for their profound impact on plants worldwide. They exhibit similarities to aphids, scale insects, and mealybugs, falling within the Suborder Sternorrhyncha. Sporting wingspans ranging from 1 to 3 mm and distinctive powdery white wings, these tiny insects feed on plant sap by piercing mouthparts located beneath their bodies. Notably polyphagous, species like the greenhouse whitefly and sweet potato whitefly pose significant agricultural threats, disseminating diseases and causing extensive damage.
Our comprehensive annotated checklist, an ebook showcasing over 110 whitefly species found in Hong Kong, features a rich collection of more than a thousand images. This resource is designed to assist various readers, be they entomologists, farmers, educators, students, or nature enthusiasts, in the identification and recognition of common species that affect local crops and vegetation. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) alongside the author cordially allow the download of this book for personal reference purposes only.
(File size: 172MB)