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]

Science & Math

Zborowski, Paul

Hangay, George

Biological Sciences

CSIRO Publishing

Most Australian stag beetles live secretive lives. Some species spend their entire life cycle inside decaying timber or under logs sunken into the soil. Yet these active recyclers of the forest are admired by beetle-loving people worldwide. Their aesthetic appeal and the rarity of some species make them of great value to collectors: the beetles in the subfamily Lampriminae are splendidly colorful, while others show an amazing variety in male mandible size and structure. A Guide to Stag Beetles of Australia is a comprehensive account of the 98 lucanid species found in Australia. This book reveals their diversity and beauty, looks in detail at their morphology, habitats and ecology, and explains how to collect, keep and preserve them. Natural history enthusiasts and professional and amateur coleopterists alike will benefit from the use of this guide. The book features some stunning images from entomologist and photographer Paul Zborowski. Paul has over 40 years’ experience of field-based study of insects and related creatures in habitats all over the world’s tropics, and operates a specialist image bank at www.close-up-photolibrary.com.

A Guide to Stag Beetles of Australia

de Keyzer, Roger

A quick, easy, and colorful reference guide to most groups of Australian insects, many of which are commonly found in homes, backyards, and the surrounding bush. Introduces the basics of insect anatomy and classification, and helps the reader identify the insect by showing a selection of examples. Color photographs and detailed descriptions of each insect are provided.

Insects of Australia (Nature Guides)

German, Pavel

Reed / New Holland Publishers

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