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Hardcover Australian Jewel Beetles: An Introduction to the Buprestidae Book

ISBN: 1486317405

ISBN13: 9781486317400

Australian Jewel Beetles: An Introduction to the Buprestidae

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 and discussion of photographic techniques.

Australian Jewel Beetles will be valued by professional biologists and ecologists, as well as entomologists and naturalists in Australia and abroad.

Features:
Provides an introduction to the Australian buprestid fauna, including its fossil history and biogeography.Covers the taxonomy and known ecology of all Australian genera.Explores plant associations, the role of buprestids as pollinators, and threats and conservation.Presents over 570 color images, many of rare or poorly known species not featured in past publications.Offers insights into the lives of significant past buprestid taxonomists and field naturalists.Includes extensive appendices and tables of known larval food plants and adult plant associations.

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Format: Hardcover

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