Natural History: Insects & Spiders

The seventh in an eight-volume set covering the Australian weevils, this book focuses on phanerognatha.

From aphids to flies, ladybirds to wasps, insects of all shapes and sizes share our homes and gardens. Now available in an updated edition, this volume explores the secrets and habits of more than one hundred little critters that are common to backyard Australia. It is an indispe...nsable guide for nature lovers, gardeners and kids of all ages.
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A complete guide to Australian butterflies, with hundreds of beautiful illustrations in typical habitats.

The most comprehensive illustrated book on pests and diseases - and beneficial insects - for Australian gardeners. Have you ever asked yourself What on earth is that on my plants ? Your garden is host to hundreds of insects and other invertebrates. Fortunately very few of them ar...e pests. But how do you tell if an insect is harmful or not? And what about those nasty looking leaf spots, and mildews, and strange lumps and bumps? Garden Pests, Diseases, and Good Bugs is the ultimate illustrated guide for anyone seeking a thriving healthy garden. Never before have so many beneficial insects, pest insects, mites, and plant diseases been covered in such comprehensive detail in a book for Australian home gardeners. Packed with more than 800 crystal-clear images, this book will help you differentiate between the good and the bad. The images are supported by clear and concise information to help you learn more about the particular insect or disease you are interested in. Once you've figured out whether an insect is a pest or not, or whether leaf spots indicate a particular disease, this book tells you what to do about it. Garden Pests, Diseases, and Good Bugs always describes hands-on preventative and control techniques you can use before resorting to toxic chemicals.
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This photographic field guide covers every species of ant found in Britain and Europe. More than 400 species of ant can be found in Europe, and Ants of Britain and Europe covers them all,with detailed descriptions for more than 150 of the more commonly encountered. The species ac...counts include information on field characteristics, confusion species, habitat and biology, and appear along with accurate distribution maps. Ants of Britain and Europe also features a comprehensive introduction to ant ecology and guidance on where to look for ants and how to study them in the field, a glossary, an overview of families, and a detailed, illustrated identification key. Nearly 600 superb photos are included, showing species close-up to highlight identification features and in their natural habitats. This is the first such guide to these insects, bringing these crucial yet often overlooked insects into the spotlight.
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