Field Guide to Insects of South Africa

Griffiths, Charles,Picker, Mike,Weaving, Alan

ISBN 10: 1770070613 / ISBN 13: 9781770070615

Published by Penguin Random House South Afric, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Guide to Insects of South Africa
• Publisher: Penguin Random House South Afric
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1770070613
• ISBN 13: 9781770070615
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This new guide will be of great value to entomologists, both amateur and professional, as well as to students, nature conservation officers, game rangers, gardeners, farmers, tourists and anyone with an interest in natural history. An introductory chapter discusses the insect body, life history, classification and distribution patterns and relatives of southern African insects. It also touches on collecting, displaying and curating insects and explains 'How to use this book'.

About the Author

Charles Griffiths, of the Department of Zoology, University of Cape Town. His focus is primarily marine invasive species and marine biodiversity and taxonomy, as well as general rocky shore ecology.

Mike Picker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cape Town. His research on the insects of our arid regions has resulted in 130 publications and four guide books. He has a very broad knowledge of the natural history and ecology of the rich South African insect fauna.

Alan Weaving is a retired entomologist with a particular interest in wasps and has published two books on the insect diversity of southern Africa.