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A Guide to Native Bees of Australia (Paperback)
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A Guide to Native Bees of Australia (Paperback)
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Bees are often thought of as yellow and black striped insects that
live in hives and produce honey. However, Australia’s abundant
native bees are incredibly diverse in their appearance and habits.
Some are yellow and black but others have blue stripes, are
iridescent green or wasp-like. Some are social but most are
solitary. Some do build nests with wax but others use silk or plant
material, burrow in soil or use holes in wood and even gumnuts! A
Guide to Native Bees of Australia provides a detailed introduction
to the estimated 2000 species of Australian bees. Illustrated with
stunning photographs, it describes the form and function of bees,
their lifecycle stages, nest architecture, sociality and
relationships with plants. It also contains systematic accounts of
the five families and 58 genera of Australian bees.
Photomicrographs of morphological characters and identification
keys allow identification of bees to genus level. Natural history
enthusiasts, professional and amateur entomologists and beekeepers
will find this an essential guide. Features Discover the
extraordinary diversity of Australia’s native bees, their natural
history and fascinating behaviours Includes identification keys and
diagnoses for all five families and 58 genera of Australian bees
Extensively illustrated with photographs of live bees from expert
wildlife photographers as well as photomicrographs of diagnostic
features for each family and genus
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