Moths are often thought of as the ugly cousins of butterflies, yet their colors can be just as remarkable and, with over 20,000 species in Australia, their biology and lifestyles are far more diverse. With striking color photographs of live moths in their natural habitat, this guide illustrates all the major moth families in Australia, including some rarely seen species. It provides many curious facts about the unusual aspects of moth biology, including details on day-flying species, camouflage, moths that mimic wasps, larvae with stinging hairs, and larvae that have gills. This easy-to-read book includes sections on the iconic Witjuti grubs, Bogong moths, the giant-tailed Hercules moths of northern Queensland (one of the largest moths in the world, with a wingspan of over 25 cm), moths that release hydrocyanic acid in their defence, and moths that produce ultrasonic calls that bats learn to associate with a bad taste. A Guide to Australian Moths highlights the environmental role of moths, their relationships with other animals and plants, and their importance to humans. It provides a unique introduction to the extraordinary diversity of moths found in Australia.

Guide to Australian Moths

Science & Math

Zborowski, Paul

Edwards, Ted.

Biological Sciences

CSIRO Publishing

Winner of the 2010 Whitley Medal A Guide to the Beetles of Australia is a fascinating introduction to this huge and diverse group of insects – the Coleoptera. Beetles make up 40% of all insects. The number of known beetle species in the world – more than 350,000 – is more than six times the number of all vertebrate species. New beetle species are being discovered all the time. Of the 30,000 species that may occur in Australia, only 20,000 have been scientifically described. These include around 6,000 weevils (Curculionidae), 3,000 scarabs, dung beetles and chafers (Scarabaeidae) and 3,000 leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae). A Guide to the Beetles of Australia highlights the enormous diversity of this unique insect Order. It emphasizes the environmental role of beetles, their relationships with other plants and animals and their importance to humans. Key features • Treats all main families of Australian beetles • Provides an introduction to beetle biology • Copiously illustrated with high quality photographs

A Guide to the Beetles of Australia [OP]

Hangay, George

Field Guide to Insects of Australia

Storey, Ross

Reed Natural History/New Holland (AUS)

Few animals rival spiders in their diversity of forms and colour, ecological abundance and importance, and complexity of behaviours. Spiders have inspired awe amongst arachnologists and naturalists and at the same time are feared by many. The Australian continent and its offshore islands and territories harbour an estimated diversity of some 8,500 species in 850 genera and 79 families; however, only about 3,500 species in about 650 genera are currently described.The smallest Australian spiders measure less than one millimetre long when fully grown and the largest easily exceed the spanof a large man's hand. Spiders are mostly terrestrial arthropods, but some specialists inhabit the intertidal zones of the Australian shores. The local fauna also includes peculiar subterranean representatives, including the enigmatic Tasmanian and Nullarbor Cave Spiders, in addition to tiny, pale and blind hunters in the underground voids, fissures and crevices of this ancient continent.A Guide to the Spiders of Australia is the first comprehensive guide to Australian spiders to cover all 79 families that occur in this country. Almost 400 colour photos of live spiders and about 50 images of their webs are complemented by 50 microscopic shots taken in the laboratory to illustrate the very smallest of spiders. A number of scientific drawings clarify particular features of spiders.

A Guide to Spiders of Australia

New Holland Publishers

Some creatures are easy to see because they are either very good at escaping from danger, or their bright colours warn that they are poisonous. Harmless tasty creatures need to look as invisible as possible. These are camouflaged. Then there are those that fool their hunters by looking like something else. These are mimics. From the deserts of Australia to the cloud forests of Central America, Paul Zborowski brings you on a world tour of habitats and the creatures that hide in them. Test your skill at spotting the fakers?and where they are hidden! This is a large format picture book aimed at children in the 8?12 years age group. The focus is on educating children. It is the latest book in a series on the environment and the world we live in.

Can You Find Me? Natures Hidden Secrets (Young Reed)

Children's Books

Animals

Fungus zombies, giraffe weevils, exploding ants,&nbsp;tortoise beetles and super hairy caterpillars -&nbsp;some very strange adaptations have taken place&nbsp;among the world's 2 million insect species. Join&nbsp;us on a global tour of weird bugs that offers&nbsp;a unique window into a world of alien-looking&nbsp;critters and makes essential reading for any&nbsp;young bug hunter or creepy crawly enthusiast.

World's Weirdest Bugs: The Tiny Aliens Among Us

A Field Guide to Insects of Australia

This wonderfully illustrated book is essentially a photographic guide to the fascinating diverse insect families of the world. It encompasses all key families, including the likes of butterflies,dragonflies, beetles, ants, bees and so on. Each of the 1000+ stunning images, taken of wild insects in their natural surroundings, is accompanied by useful text on ID, interesting features and geographical distribution. Insects of the World is an essential reference for bug enthusiasts everywhere, from children fascinated with creepy crawlies right through to academics

Insects of the World: An Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Abundant Creatures

French translation of Investigate Ants.

Les Fourmis

Konemann

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