Pocket Guide: Insects of South Africa Format: Paperback

Pocket Guide: Insects of South Africa covers a range of common and interesting insects from South Africa, making it possible to identify a particular insect to at least the family level. One or more family representatives are shown for each family covered. Each description gives key identification features and is accompanied by a photograph and distribution map. An illustrated quick-reference guide on the inside front and back covers makes it quick and easy to navigate to the right insect group.

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.