Insects of South-Eastern Australia: An Ecological and Behavioural Guide [Paperback]

Winner of a 2016 Whitley Award Commendation for Illustrated Guide

A walk in the bush reveals insects visiting flowers, patrolling the air, burrowing under bark and even biting your skin. Every insect has characteristic feeding preferences and behaviors. Insects of South-Eastern Australiais a unique field guide that uses host plants and behavioral attributes as the starting point for identifying insects. Richly illustrated with color photographs, the different species of insects found in Australias 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 behavior. Fascinating boxes on camouflage, mimicry and many other topics are also included throughout. Whether you are a field naturalist, entomologist or just want to know whats in your backyard, Insects of South-Eastern Australiawill help you to identify the insects most likely to be encountered, as well as understand the basics of their ecology and behavior.Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction

Part 1: An Ecological and Behavioral 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 Behavioral 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: Behavior and Habitats
Constructions and Domiciles

Part 2: Insects in Their Environment
The Plant Feeders
The Predators
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