|
Showing 1 - 1 of
1 matches in All Departments
Hawkmoths are large charismatic insects with highly variable and
colourful larvae. Some species are specialised in their habitat
preferences, but others are widespread and often encountered in
gardens. However, little is known about most species, and
associating the adults with their larvae has previously been
difficult or impossible. Hawkmoths of Australia allows
identification of all of the Australian hawkmoths for the first
time and treats species found on mainland Australia and all
offshore islands. It presents previously undescribed life histories
of nearly all species and provides a comprehensive account of
hawkmoth biology, including new parasitoids and their hawkmoth
hosts. Detailed drawings and photographs show the external and
internal morphology of adults and immatures, and eggs, larval
instars and pupa. Keys are provided for last instar larvae and
pupae of the 71 species that the authors have reared. A glossary,
appendices to parasitoids and larval foodplants, an extensive
reference list with bibliographical notes and a comprehensive index
conclude the book. The wealth of new information in this book makes
it an essential reference for anyone interested in these moths.
Hawkmoths of Australia is Volume 13 of the Monographs on Australian
Lepidoptera Series. Features The first full treatment of the
Australian hawkmoths, covering their identification, distributions
and biology. Comprehensive life history accounts for most species,
many previously unrecorded, illustrated in more than 800 colour
photographs and supplemented by detailed technical descriptions.
Adults of all species illustrated in colour including variants
never before figured. A detailed account of natural enemies,
especially of parasitoids, most previously unrecorded.
Distributions accurately detailed for all species for the first
time.
|
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.