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Author | : Paul Zborowski |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2007-05-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643099042 |
Download A Guide to Australian Moths Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Moths are often thought of as the ugly cousins of butterflies, yet their colours can be just as remarkable and, with over 20,000 species in Australia, their biology and lifestyles are far more diverse. With striking colour 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.
Author | : Peter McQuillan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1919-09-10 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780646806488 |
Download Caterpillars, Moths and Their Plants Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Using the most recent information, this book draws attention to the wonderful world of moths and their caterpillars. It provides an insight into some of Australia's previously neglected fauna and highlights the importance of caterpillars in the ecosystem as plant-feeding herbivores and as a critical food source for our birds, lizards and other predators. Native and introduced plants associated with each moth species are listed, noting their importance as food for caterpillars and highlighting the need to conserve remaining native habitats and their biota. Householders will be surprised at how many garden plants can support the local moth community, and how these help sustain urban biodiversity and maintain a food supply for other native animals. Readers will gain an idea of the range of various moths from the distribution maps included.The 208 pages include over 650 photographs from many sources, depicting life histories including eggs, caterpillars, pupae and adult moths. A total of 375 species of southern Australian moths are illustrated and mentioned. The book describes the characteristics typical of each family group and each type of moth and caterpillar, supported by text and images. Other highlights include the early history of moth study in South Australia, and a full index of scientific and common moth names and their food plants.
Author | : Albert Orr |
Publisher | : Allen & Unwin |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2010-10-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 174269148X |
Download The Butterflies of Australia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A complete guide to Australian butterflies, with hundreds of beautiful illustrations in typical habitats.
Author | : Peter Slater |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 1974 |
Genre | : Butterflies |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : I. F. B. Common |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 582 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9789004092273 |
Download Moths of Australia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book is an essential, up-to-date reference on moths by an Australian authority. Emphasis is given to behaviour, defence mechanisms and larval food plants, and to egg, larval, pupal and adult structure. More than 1000 species are figured in 32 colour and 46 halftone plates of photographs, and in numerous line drawings.
Author | : Michael Braby |
Publisher | : ANU Press |
Total Pages | : 463 |
Release | : 2018-12-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1760462330 |
Download Atlas of Butterflies and Diurnal Moths in the Monsoon Tropics of Northern Australia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Northern Australia is one of few tropical places left on Earth in which biodiversity—and the ecological processes underpinning that biodiversity—is still relatively intact. However, scientific knowledge of that biodiversity is still in its infancy and the region remains a frontier for biological discovery. The butterfly and diurnal moth assemblages of the area, and their intimate associations with vascular plants (and sometimes ants), exemplify these points. However, the opportunity to fill knowledge gaps is quickly closing: proposals for substantial development and exploitation of Australia’s north will inevitably repeat the ecological devastation that has occurred in temperate southern Australia—loss of species, loss of ecological communities, fragmentation of populations, disruption of healthy ecosystem function and so on—all of which will diminish the value of the natural heritage of the region before it is fully understood and appreciated. Written by several experts in the field, the main purpose of this atlas is to compile a comprehensive inventory of the butterflies and diurnal moths of northern Australia to form the scientific baseline against which the extent and direction of change can be assessed in the future. Such information will also assist in identifying the region’s biological assets, to inform policy and management agencies and to set priorities for biodiversity conservation.
Author | : R. L. Kitching |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 420 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780643050273 |
Download Biology of Australian Butterflies Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Brings together exciting accounts of life history strategies of a range of species, as well as background information on general butterfly behaviour, taxonomy and evolutionary aspects.
Author | : Michael Braby |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 863 |
Release | : 2016-04-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1486301029 |
Download The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
As fascinating as they are beautiful, butterflies are a pleasure to watch and an important group of invertebrates to study. This second edition of the award-winning book The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia is a fully updated guide to all butterfly species on Australia's mainland and remote islands. Written by one of Australia's leading lepidopterists, the book is stunningly illustrated with colour photographs, many of which are new, of each of the 435 currently recognised species. There is also a distribution map and flight chart for each species on the Australian mainland, together with information on similar species, variation, behaviour, habitat, status and larval food plants. The introduction to the book covers adult structure, higher classification, distribution and habitats, as well as life cycle and behaviour. A new chapter on collecting and preserving butterflies is included. There is also an updated checklist of all species, a glossary, a bibliography and indexes of common and scientific names.
Author | : CSIRO Staff |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1996-12-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780643049420 |
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Author | : Michael F Braby |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 1418 |
Release | : 2000-08-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643102922 |
Download Butterflies of Australia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This outstanding work is the ultimate guide for the identification of Australia’s butterflies. Nearly 400 species – all those currently recognised from Australia, plus those from surrounding islands – are represented, with all adults and some immature stages displayed in stunning colour sections. Introductory chapters cover the history of publications, classification, morphology, distribution, conservation and collection, together with a checklist of the butterfly fauna. The body of the text is arranged systematically, providing a wealth of information including description, variation, similar behaviour, distribution and habitat, and major literature references, giving a comprehensive summary of the present state of knowledge of these insects. Appendices provide details of those species recorded from Australian islands outside the Australian faunal subregion, those protected by legislation, the larval food plants, and the attendant ants. Extensive references, a glossary and an index of scientific and common names complete the work. Joint Winner of the 2001 Whitley Medal. Finalist Scholarly Reference section - The Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing 2001.