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.


Stick Insect

Stick Insect

Author: Karen Hartley

Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781432912352

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Can stick insects fly? What do stick insects eat? Where do stick insects live? Are you brave enough to find out more about these interesting creatures? How are born? How do they grow, feed, move, and have babies? Where do they live and what do they look like? What makes them special?


North New Zealand

North New Zealand

Author: Peter Hadden

Publisher: Wairau Press (an imprint of Random House)

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1927158273

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In this book, the natural history of New Zealand's North Island, from Lake Taupo up, is described, including geology, soils, climate, flora and fauna. Chapters on different habitats are included, including forests, shrublands, wetlands and the coast.


Field Guide to the Wildlife of New Zealand

Field Guide to the Wildlife of New Zealand

Author: Julian Fitter

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-01-13

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1472981251

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A fully illustrated photographic field guide to New Zealand wildlife. New Zealand is a popular tourist destination with a wide range of dramatic scenery and a long list of endemic species. Although the country's wildlife has suffered as a result of unwelcome introductions, most species have managed to survive thanks to a number of dedicated and inspired conservationists. This glorious photographic field guide illustrates most of the vertebrate species to be found there, as well as a large number of typical invertebrates and flora. The photographs are accompanied by a succinct text, and this portable guide will be invaluable to all visitors to the country with an interest in natural history.


New Zealand Wildlife

New Zealand Wildlife

Author: Julian Fitter

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781841622729

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A comprehensive overview of New Zealand's natural history, with details of where to go to see them, along with recommended tramping tracks.