Indian Tachinid Flies

Tachinid flies (Diptera) are very potential biocontrol agents of several insect pests. Therefore, they are widely used in biological pest management at global scenario. The book contain following topics: 1. General Introduction 2. Review of Literature 3. Collection and Preservation of Tachinids 4. Taxonomy of Tachinids: 12 species are newly described, 8 species are redescribed with their photographs, host records and crop associations. 5.Abundance and Distribution of Tachinids 6. Summary, Conclusion and Bibliography This book will be stimulatory and helpful to teachers, students, farmers, environmentalists and scientists in the field of pest management. .