In an isolated pine forest on the eastern edge of Central Texas,
there lies an island of abundant and diversified life known as the
Lost Pines. Separated from the rest of the state's East Texas pine
forests by more than one hundred miles, the Lost Pines marks the
westernmost stand of the loblolly pine and is a refuge for plants
and animals more typically associated with the southeastern United
States where the tree originated. Surrounded now by pastures and
scattered oak woodlands, the Lost Pines supports a remarkable
ecosystem, a primeval sanctuary amidst the urban bustle of nearby
Austin and of neighboring communities Bastrop, Elgin, and
Smithville. This 100,000 acre island includes portions of Bastrop
and Buescher State Parks, and it was here that Stephen W. Taber and
Scott Fleenor encountered insect life of astonishing diversity.
Setting out to identify and describe the insects and related
animals most readily observed in the Lost Pines, they also
discovered some hidden, rare, and never-before-described species.
The result is this book, a bestiary of more than 280 species of
invertebrates including insects, millipedes, centipedes, spiders,
scorpions, mollusks, and worms. Each species description includes
common and scientific names; information on biology, distribution,
and similar species; and the authors' special remarks. Many of
these animals occur outside the forest, making Insects of the Texas
Lost Pines a useful guide to Texas invertebrates in general. When
you visit Bastrop State Park, you are likely to see more bugs and
spineless creatures than any other form of animal life. The next
time you go, turn over a few logs, look at the ants, and don't swat
the flies. Take along this new guide and open up a world of life in
one of Texas's most unique and popular landscapes.
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