A Guide to Stag Beetles of Australia [electronic resource]
George Hangay2017
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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 f...
Main title:
A Guide to Stag Beetles of Australia [electronic resource] / George Hangay
Author:
George Hangay, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : CSIRO PUBLISHING, 2017
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (256 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781486302109
Language:
English
BRN:
429115
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |