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Guide to Australian Moths by Paul Zborowski & Ted Edwards
An illustrated guide that showcases our remarkable moths and features colour photographs of moths in their natural habitat. It introduces their biology, behaviour and environmental importance and describes the 82 families of moths found in Australia. It lays particular emphasis on the most commonly observed or eye-catching species."A Guide to Australian Moths" is a highly illustrated guide, showcasing our remarkable moths and featuring striking colour photographs of moths in their natural habitat. It introduces their biology, behaviour and environmental importance and describes the 82 families of moths found in Australia. Particular emphasis is given to the most commonly observed or eye-catching species. Curious facts about the more unusual aspects of moth biology are a feature of the text. These include details on day-flying species, camouflage, moths that mimic wasps, larvae with stinging hairs, aquatic groups with larvae that possess gills, the iconic wichetty grubs and 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 defense, even moths that produce ultrasound calls that bats learn to associate with a bad taste. "A Guide to Australian Moths" emphasises the environmental role of moths, their relationships with other plants and animals and their importance to humans while providing a fascinating introduction to the wide range of moths found in Australia. |
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| Author(s) : Ted Edwards | Format : Paperback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 0643091599 | ISBN-13 : 9780643091597 |
| RRP : £19.50 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Country Publication : Australia
Publication Date : 01/05/2007
Publisher : CSIRO Publishing
Page Length : 224mm