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Australian Jewel Beetles

Author: Geoff Williams

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2024-03-01

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 1486317421

Australian Jewel Beetles: An Introduction to the Buprestidae is a comprehensive overview of Australia’s buprestid fauna. It presents taxonomic, ecological and biogeographic information for all Australian genera, and their association with the world’s Buprestidae more widely. It explores plant-evolution dependencies, as well as threats and conservation for this diverse fauna. The authors bring together their extensive experience and understanding of the wealth of Australia’s largely endemic species, supported by spectacular images. Australian Jewel Beetles will be valued by professional biologists and ecologists, as well as entomologists and naturalists in Australia and abroad.

Castiarina

Author: Shelley Barker

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13:

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This depiction, in colour, displays all Australian members of the genus Castiarina - the largest genus of the Buprestidae in Australia, and illustrates the diversity within this group of beetles.

A Guide to the Beetles of Australia

Author: George Hangay

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2010-04-27

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 0643101934

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A Guide to the Beetles of Australia provides a comprehensive introduction to the Coleoptera – a huge and diverse group of insects. Beetles make up 40 per cent of all insects known to science. The number of described beetle species in the world – around 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 6500 weevils (Curculionidae), 2600 scarabs, dung beetles and chafers (Scarabaeidae); and 2250 leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae). A Guide to the Beetles of Australia highlights the enormous diversity of this unique insect Order. It emphasises the environmental role of beetles, their relationships with other plants and animals, and their importance to humans. Winner of the 2010 Whitley Medal.

Australian Beetles

Author: John Francis Lawrence

Publisher: Australian Beetles

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13:

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Updates & expands Lawrence & Brittons out-of-print Australian Beetles, with improved keys to all beetle families found in Australia, expanded family diagnoses, modern classification & additional illustrations. Introduction to beetle morphology & anatomical terms clarify characters & terminology used in keys.

Australian Beetles Volume 1

Author: John Lawrence

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2013-10-14

Total Pages: 570

ISBN-13: 0643097295

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Volume 1 in a three-volume series that represents a comprehensive treatment of the beetles of Australia.

Australian Beetles Volume 2

Author: Adam Slipinski

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2019-11-01

Total Pages: 1340

ISBN-13: 1486311407

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This three-volume series represents a comprehensive treatment of the beetles of Australia, a relatively under-studied fauna that includes many unusual and unique lineages found nowhere else on Earth. Volume 2 contains 36 chapters, providing critical information and identification keys to the genera of the Australian beetle families included in suborders Archostemata, Myxophaga, Adephaga and several groups of Polyphaga (Scirtoidea, Hydrophiloidea, Scarabaeoidea, Buprestoidea and Tenebrionidae). Each chapter is richly illustrated in black and white drawings and photographs. The book also includes colour habitus figures for about 1000 Australian beetle genera and subgenera belonging to the families treated in this volume. This volume is a truly international collaborative effort, as the chapters have been written by 23 contributors from Australia, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland and USA.

A Guide to Stag Beetles of Australia

Author: George Hangay

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1486302106

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Most Australian stag beetles live secretive lives, spending the majority of their life cycle inside decaying timber or under logs sunken in 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 colourful, 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 95 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.

A Guide to the Beetles of South-eastern Australia

Author: Barry P. Moore

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13:

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Australian Ladybird Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

Author: Adam Slipinski

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2013-06-06

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0643109919

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This book, by Australia's ladybird beetle specialist, Dr Adam Slipinski, illustrates Australia's diverse and fascinating ladybird beetle fauna — the commoner spotted species and the many others that are striped, glossy, and even very hairy. Most are predatory, but some are leaf feeders. This book reviews all 57 currently recognised genera of Australian Coccinellidae, recognising 260 valid described species, and including some genera and species newly described here. All genera are diagnosed, described and illustrated and a key to their identification is provided. Larvae of 30 species are described, illustrated and keyed. Sets of colour and black and white plates display these often beautifully colourful beetles, and their key features. The book is a must for all people interested in Australia's beetle fauna, in biocontrol and in natural resource management. This book was originally published in hardback by Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) in 2007 and is now available in a digital format.

Common Dung Beetles in Pastures of South-eastern Australia

Author: M Tyndale-Biscoe

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 1990-01-01

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 0643102485

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This is a colourful, useful and easy-to-read account of dung beetles in south-eastern Australia. The book tells why the CSIRO brought dung beetles to Australia, what they do, where they live, how to recognise them and how to help them spread. Seventeen species of imported dung beetles are described and illustrated in colour. Native beetles and beetles other than dung beetles found in dung pads are also described. Maps of the predicted and current distributions of each species follow the descriptions.