A Guide to the Beetles of Australia

OUT OF PRINT.  A well-illustrated guide that provides a fascinating introduction to this huge and diverse group of insects.
This book emphasises the environmental role of beetles, their relationships with other plants and animals and their importance to humans while providing a fascinating introduction to the enormous diversity of beetles found in Australia.
Features
* Treats all main families of Australian beetles
* Provides an introduction to beetle biology
* Copiously illustrated with high quality photographs

A Guide to the Beetles of Australia provides a comprehensive introduction to the Coleoptera – a huge and diverse group of insects. Beetles make up 40 per cent of all insects known to science. The number of described beetle species in the world – around 350 000 – is more than six times the number of all vertebrate species.

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