Gingers of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore
Gingers of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore

Author: Kai Larsen

Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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The large and diverse family of the Gingers is especially significant to the Malesian area. This book brings together the writings of specialists on various aspects of the Ginger family, and displays the beauty and importance of Gingers in Peninsular Malaysia.

The Complete Field Guide to Stick and Leaf Insects of Australia
The Complete Field Guide to Stick and Leaf Insects of Australia

Author: Paul D Brock

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2009-01-29

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 0643099700

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Australia has a rich diversity of phasmids – otherwise known as stick and leaf insects. Most of them are endemic, few have been studied and new species continue to be found. Stick insects are, by far, Australia’s longest insects – some of them reach up to 300 mm in body length, or more than half a metre if you include their outstretched legs. Many stick insects are very colourful, and some have quite elaborate, defensive behaviour. Increasingly they are being kept as pets. This is the first book on Australian phasmids for nearly 200 years and covers all known stick and leaf insects. It includes photographs of all species, notes on their ecology and biology as well as identification keys suitable for novices or professionals.