Field Guide to Insects of South Africa.

Picker, Mike ; Griffiths, Charles and Weaving, Alan

ISBN 10: 1770070613 / ISBN 13: 9781770070615

Published by Struik, Cape Town, 2004

About this Item

Glossy card covers, pp.444. Second, updated edition ( first published in 2002 ). Colour plates depicting photographs of over 1200 species, which are also described in detail in text, with further information on economic importance, biology, distribution, related species. Very slight wear to cover corners else a crisp, bright copy. Near Fine. .

Seller Inventory # 009503

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Guide to Insects of South Africa.
• Publisher: Struik, Cape Town
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1770070613
• ISBN 13: 9781770070615
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Near Fine

About this title

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.