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A class of the Arthropoda typically having a segmented body with an external, chitinous covering, a pair of compound eyes, a pair of antennae, three pairs of mouthparts, and two pairs of wings. (Source: MGH)

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Schulze L 1983. The Tenebrionidae of Southern Africa part XLII: description of the early stages of Carchares macer Pascoe and Herpiscius sommeri Solier with a discussion of some Phylogenetic aspects arising from the incongruities of adult and larval systematics. Scientific Papers of the Namib Desert Research Station 53 139-149

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Description of the early stages of Carchares macer Pascoe and Herpiscius sommeri Solier.pdf	1.07 MB

Nethavhani Z, Veldtman R, Nyamukondiwa C, Versfeld W, van Asch B 2025. Multimarker genetic analyses of Gonimbrasia belina, the most harvested wild edible insect of mopane woodlands in Southern Africa, supports concerns over the sustainability of the species. Conservation Genetics 26 545-559

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Multimarker genetic analyses of Gonimbrasia belina.pdf	732.84 KB

Gergonne D, Basson KT, Rajaruthnam S, Périquet S, van Asch B 2025. Historical and present‑day records on African termites: revisiting the diversity and distribution of Macrotermes in Namibia after six decades. Insectes Sociaux

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Historical and present_day records on African termites.pdf	1.06 MB

Togarepi C, Nashidengo E, Siyambango N 2020. Effects of climatic variability and non-climatic factors on mopane worms' (Gonimbrasia belina) distribution and livelihood options in north central Namibia. Environment and Natural Resources Research 10 (2)

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Effects of climatic variability and non_climatic factors on mopane worms_Gonimbrasia belina_distribution and livelihood options in north central Namibia.pdf	374.82 KB

Turner JS 2000. Architecture and morphogenesis in the mound of Macrotermes michaelseni (Sjöstedt) (Isoptera: Termitidae, Macrotermitinae) in northern Namibia. Cimbebasia 16 143-175

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Architecture and morphogenesis in the mound of Macrotermes michaelseni in northern Namibia.pdf	3.56 MB

Smith-Ramírez C, Rendón-Funes A, Leiva M, Arbetman M, Aizen M, Agüero L 2023. Non-compliance with the World Trade Organization agreements by exporters of the European bumblebee, Bombus terrestris. Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy 19 (1)

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Non_compliance with the World Trade Organization agreements byexporters of the European bumblebee Bombus terrestris.pdf	662.29 KB

The South African Map indicating natural habitats of the Cape and African honey bees divided by the pink line.

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The South African Map indicating natural habitats of the Cape and African honey bees.pdf	81.43 KB

Website link:https://www.nda.gov.za/images/Branches/AgricProducHealthFoodSafety/PlantProductionHealth/PlantHealth/Inspection-Services/Beekeepers/The%20South%20African%20Map.pdf

Bustamante T, Baiser B, Ellis JD 2020. Comparing classical and geometric morphometric methods to discriminate between the South African honey bee subspecies Apis mellifera scutellata and Apis mellifera capensis (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Apidologie 51 123-136

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South African honey bee subspecies Apis mellifera scutellata and Apis mellifera capensis.pdf	457.67 KB

Lubbe A 2005. The phenomenon of Apis mellifera capensis laying workers in Apis mellifera scutellata colonies in the summer rainfall region of South Africa.

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The phenomenon of Apis mellifera capensis laying workers in Apis mellifera scutellata colonies in the summer rainfall region of South Africa.pdf	856.35 KB

Allsopp M 2020. Cape Honey Bee. Encyclopedia of Social Insects

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Cape Honey Bee.pdf	138.44 KB

Muia W 2026. Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2.000 queen ants from Kenya.

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KEN_2026_03_Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2 000 queen ants from Kenya_BBC.pdf	261.94 KB

Muia W 2026. One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking.

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KEN_2026_03_One ant for 220_the new frontier of wildlife trafficking_BBC.pdf	558.45 KB

Doornbos E 2026. Seizure of 2,000 ants at Nairobi airport highlights the hidden scale of insect trafficking.

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KEN_2026_04_Seizure of 2000 ants at Nairobi airport highlights the hidden scale of insect trafficking_Down to Earth.pdf	212.2 KB

2026. Kenya: Chinese ant smuggler sentenced to a year in jail by Kenyan court.

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KEN_2026_04_Kenya_Chinese ant smuggler sentenced to a year in jail by Kenyan court_All Africa.pdf	162.49 KB

Horn PF 1987. Termiete in landerye en geboue. Agricola 4 39-42

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Termiete in landerye en geboue.pdf	994.42 KB

Horn PF 1986. Termiete. Agricola 3 26-34

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Termiete_1986.pdf	2.04 MB

Horn PF 1984. Termiete - probleem van die toekoms. Agricola 1 41-43

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Termiete_probleem van die toekoms.pdf	633 KB

Marcuzzi G, Lafisca MT 1977. The digestive enzymes of some psammophilous tenebrionid beetles from South West Africa. Madoqua 10 (3) 191-194

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The digestive enzymes of some psammophilous tenebrionid beetles_SWA.pdf	247.4 KB

Henschel JR, Seely MK 1997. Mass-length relationships of Namib tenebrionids. Madoqua 19 (2) 159-160

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Mass_length relationships of Namib Tenebrionids.pdf	268.16 KB

Davidson IH 1979. Studies of southern African sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae): the subgenus Sintonius of Sergentomyia with description of a new subgenus. Madoqua II (3) 217-228

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Studies of southern African sandflies.pdf	2.48 MB

Davidson IH 1979. Five new species of Sergentomyia (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) from southern Africa. Madoqua II (3) 209-215

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Five new species of Sergentomyia from southern Africa.pdf	1.97 MB

Ferguson JWH 1989. Summer activity Patterns of the riparian desert beetle Physadesmia globosa. mad 16 (1) 9-13

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Summer activity patterns of the riparian desert beetle.pdf	603.33 KB

2004. Environmental Monitoring of Tsetse Fly Spraying Impacts in the Okavango Delta – 2002, Final Report.

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Environmental Monitoring of Tsetse Fly Spraying Impacts in the Okavango Delta 2_2002.pdf	3.54 MB

2004. Environmental Recovery Monitoring of Tsetse Fly Spraying Impacts in the Okavango Delta – 2003, Final Report.

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Environmental Monitoring of Tsetse Fly Spraying Impacts in the Okavango Delta_2004.pdf	2.85 MB

Deckert J, Göllner-Scheiding U 2006. Lace bugs of Namibia (Heteroptera, Tingoidea, Tingidae). Denisia 19 (50) 823-856

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Lace bugs of Namibia.pdf	3.66 MB

Burgert CR, Bradley SEK, Eckert E, Arnold F 2012. Improving Estimates of Insecticide-Treated Mosquito Net Coverage from Household Surveys: Using Geographic Coordinates to Account for Endemicity and Seasonality.

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Improving Estimates of Insecticide_Treated Mosquito Net Coverage from Household Surveys_2012.pdf	1.73 MB

Lindsey PA, Skinner JD 2001. Ant composition and activity patterns as determined by pitfall trapping and other methods in three habitats in the semi-arid Karoo. Journal of Arid Environments 48 551-568

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Ant composition and activity patterns_2001.pdf	245.9 KB

Tschinkel WR 2010. The foraging tunnel system of the Namibian termite, Baucaliotermes hainesi. Journal of Insect Science 10 (65) 1-17

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The Foraging Tunnel System of the Namibian Desert Termite.pdf	2.62 MB

Marsh AC 1990. The biology and ecology of Namib Desert Ants. Namib Ecology: 25 years of Namib Research 7 110-114

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The biology and ecology of Namib Desert Ants_1990.pdf	4.71 MB

Mitchell D, Laburn HP, Matter M, McClain E 1990. Fever in Namib and other ectotherms. Namib Ecology: 25 years of Namib Research 7 179-192

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Fever in Namib and other ectotherms.pdf	2.32 MB

Rössl R 2006. Faktoren, die das Eiablageverhalten und die Ovulation Wüsten bewohnender Tenebrioniden (Coleoptera: Insecta) beeinflussen. Mitteilungen der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Allgemeine und Angewandte Entomologie 15

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Eiablageverhalten und die Ovulation Wuesten bewohnender Tenebrioniden.pdf	102.45 KB

Duncan FD, Krasnov B, McMaster M 2002. Metabolic rate and respiratory gas-exchange patterns in tenebrionid beetles from the Negev Highlands, Israel. The Journal of Experimental Biology 205 791-798

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Metabolic rate and respiratory gas_exchange patterns in tenebrionid beetles_Israel.pdf	121.73 KB

Nicolson SW 1990. Water relations of the Namib Tenebrionid beetles. Namib Ecology: 25 years of Namib Research 7 172-178

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Water relations of the Namib Tenebrionid beetles.pdf	2.05 MB

Marsh AC 1986. Checklist, biological notes and Distribution of ants in the central Namib Desert. Madoqua 14 (4) 333-344

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Checklist biological notes and Distribution of ants in the central Namib Desert_1986.pdf	937.39 KB

Polis GA, Seely MK 1990. Imbibition of Precipitated Fog by Namib Desert Scorpions. Journal of Arachnology 18 (3) 362-363

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Namib Desert Scorpions.pdf	71.16 KB

Louw GN, Nicolson SW, Seely MK 1986. Short Communication: Respiration beneath Desert Sand: Carbon Dioxide Diffusion and Respiratory Patterns in a Tenebrionid Beetle. Journal of Experimental Biology 120 443-447

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Respiration beneath Desert Sand_1986.pdf	235.46 KB

Naidu SG 2008. Why does the Namib Desert tenebrionid Onymacris unguicularis (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) fog-bask?. European Journal of Entomology 105 829-838

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Why does the Namib Desert tenebrionid Onymacris unguicularis_2008.pdf	254.46 KB

Henschel JR, Grohmann C, Siteketa V, Linsenmair KE 2010. Monitoring tenebrionid beetle biodiversity in Namibia. African Study Monographs 40 91-102

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Monitoring tenebrionid beetle biodiversity in Namibia_2010.pdf	604.25 KB

Seely M, Henschel JR, Hamilton III WJ 2005. Long-term data show behavioural fog collection adaptations determine Namib Desert beetle abundance. South Africa Journal of Science 101 (11/12) 570-572

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Long_term data show behavioural fog collection adaptations determine Namib Desert beetle abundance.pdf	202.96 KB

Hamilton III WJ, Henschel JR, Seely M 2003. Fog collection by Namid Desert beetles. South Africa Journal of Science 99 (3/4) 181

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Fog collection by Namid Desert beetles.pdf	150.93 KB

Metago Environmental Engineers 2009. Phase II Invertebrate Study of Langer Heinrich Uranium Mining Licence Area (ML 140).

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Invertebrate Study of Langer Heinrich Uranium Mining Licence Area_2009.pdf	2.14 MB

Clausnitzer V, Dijkstra KDB, Koch P, Boudit JP, Darwall WRT, Kipping J, Samraoui B, Samways MJ, Simaika JP, Suhling F 2012. Focus on African freshwaters: hotspots of dragonfly diversity and conservation concern. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 10 (3) 129-134

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Dragonfly diversity Frontiers_April2012.pdf	915.34 KB

Turner RC, Midgley JJ, Barnard P, Simmons RE, Johnson SD 2012. Experimental evidence for bird pollination and corolla damage by ants in the short-tubed flowers of Erica halicacaba (Ericaceae). South African Journal of Botany 79 25-31

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Experimental evidence for bird pollination and corolla damage by ants in the short-tubed flowers of Erica halicacaba.pdf	1.09 MB

Website link:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629911001591

van der Merwe T 2001. Episindris albimacaulis. Agricola 12 7 - 8

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Turner S, Marais E, Vinte M, Mudengi A, Park W 2006. Termites, Water and Soils. Agricola 16 40 - 45

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Termites Water and Soils_2006.pdf	682.57 KB

Turner S 2008. Termites: Friend or Foe?. Agricola 18 34 - 36

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Termites Friend or Foe_2008.pdf	332.6 KB

Schulze L 1962. The Tenebrionidae of Southern Africa, 33. Descriptive notes on the early stages of Onymacris rugatipennis Haag and Lepidochora discoidalis Gebien and keys to genera and species of Adesmiini and Eurychorini. Annals of the Transvaal Museum 24 (2 - 3) 161 - 180

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Descriptive notes on the early stages of Onymacris rugatipennis Haag and Lepidochora discoidalis Gebien.pdf	2.17 MB

Website link:http://www.mendeley.com/research/tenebrionidae-southern-africa-33-descriptive-notes-early-stages-onymacris-rugatipennis-haag-lepidochora-discoidalis-gebien-keys-genera-species-adesmiini-eurychorini/

Roer H 1986. Zur Anpassung des Schwarzkäfers Onymacris unguicularis (Haag) (Col.: Tenebrionidae, Adesmiini) an die Nebelzone der Namibwüste. Bonner zoologische Beiträge 37 143 - 154

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Zur Anpassung des Schwarzkaefers Onymacris unguicularis an die Nebelzone der Namibwueste.pdf	1.58 MB

Roer H 1983. Aktionsraum und Anpassungsphänomene des Dünenkäfers Onymacris laeviceps Gebien (Col.: Tenebrionidae, Adesmiini) in der Namibwüste. Bonner zoologische Beiträge 34 357 - 369

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Aktionsraum und Anpassungsphaenomene des Duenenkaefers Onymacris laeviceps Gebien_1983.pdf	6.34 MB

Roer H 1975. Zur Lebensweise des Namibwüstenkäfers Onymacris plana Peringuey (Col., Tenebrionidae, Adesmiini) unter besonderer Berücksichtigung seines Migrationsverhaltens. Bonner zoologische Beiträge 26 239 - 256

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Zur Lebensweise des Namibwuestenkaefers Onymacris plana 1975.pdf	1.99 MB