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Full Description
Insects of South-Eastern Australia is a unique field guide that uses host plants and behavioural attributes as the starting point for identifying insects. Richly illustrated with colour photographs, the different species of insects found in Australia's temperate south-east, including plant feeders, predators, parasites and decomposers, are presented.
The guide is complemented by an introduction to the insects of the region, including their environment, classification, life history, feeding strategies and behaviour. Fascinating boxes on camouflage, mimicry and many other topics are also included throughout.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part 1: An ecological and behavioural approach to insect identification
Regional environments and where to find insects, focusing on the tablelands and ranges of south-eastern NSW
Defining an insect
An ecological and behavioural approach to insect identification
Insect mouth parts: adaptations to different feeding strategies
Insect classification: from species to order
The insect life cycle
Annual life cycle
Feeding strategies
Other attributes: behaviour and habitats
Constructions and domiciles
Part 2: Insects in their environment
The plant feeders
The predators
The blood feeders
Parasitoids
The decomposers
Non-feeding and perching insects
Appendices
Glossary
References and further reading
Indexes
