10 Gifts for Someone Who Loves Native Insects

Butterflies and Moths of Aotearoa

The Observologist

A highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants, and fungi. They know that water snails glide upside down on the undersurface of the water; not all flies have wings; earthworms have bristles; butterflies taste with their feet. An observologist knows that there are extraordinary things to be found in even the most ordinary places. The Observologist puts over 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with only the most interesting facts. Subjects range from...

The Life-Size Guide to Insects

Identifying New Zealand's insects, spiders and other land invertebrates is made simple with this new guide by best-selling author Andrew Crowe. Explore over 300 life-size photographs, learn about the life-cycle of different insects, and use the handy colour-coded chart for fast, accurate identification. Written by one of New Zealand's most popular nature writers, The Life-Size Guide to Insects makes it fun for all the family to learn more about the natural world of New Zealand.

Wildlife of New Zealand

Wildlife of New Zealand is the essential field guide to the wildlife of New Zealand. This diverse and remarkable country's flora and fauna are showcased in this fully revised guide, with much of it exclusive to New Zealand. The book comprehensively covers most of the birds, mammals, and reptiles you are likely to encounter, along with a notable selection of invertebrates and an extensive range of trees, shrubs, and other plants. The guide includes hundreds of colour photographs, providing succinct species descriptions with details on identification, distribution, and biology. A helpful introductory section explores New Zealand's primary habitats and key geological features, including the extensive thermal and volcanic regions found in the central North Island. Additionally, this guide includes maps, recommended places to visit, a list of national...

A Naturalist's Guide To The Insects Of Aotearoa New Zealand

A Naturalist's Guide to the Insects of Aotearoa New Zealand is an easy-to-use, introductory photographic guide to New Zealand's insects that is perfect for resident and visitor alike. It includes the familiar faces of Aotearoa's most common insect species, whilst also introducing the iconic, rare and threatened. High-quality photographs from the author and the regions's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitats, and conservation information. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, habitats, insect identification and a glossary. The final section contains an all-important checklist of all of the insect families of New Zealand encompassing risk category and New Zealand conservation status.

Which New Zealand Insect?

Displaying more than 650 colour photographs, Which New Zealand Insect? is both a field guide and a gallery. It covers native and introduced insects of the home, garden and farm, forest, mountains, lakes, and streams—an often overlooked side of New Zealand wildlife.

A Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand Spiders

A Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand Spiders is a portable guide to the identification of New Zealand's native and introduced spiders. This Mini Guide has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack, or bag. It is full of essential information for quick and accurate identification of New Zealand spiders.

The Complete Insect

The Complete Insect offers a fascinating exploration of the diverse world of insects. Through detailed descriptions and rich illustrations, it delves into their anatomy, behaviours, and roles in ecosystems. The book serves as both an educational resource and a celebration of these often-overlooked creatures, providing insights into their complex lives.

An Insect A Day

Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of insects in 366 daily entries, from dancing honeybees to the largest spider webs in the world. In this beautifully produced guide, entomologists Gail Ashton and Dominic Couzens present a look at hundreds of insects, as well as what makes each one so important. With a fascinating, bitesize entry for every day of the year, you can learn all about insect behaviour, migration, protection mechanisms, and their involvement in folklore, history, literature, and more. Learn what the scientific name for each bug is, find out what people have had to say about them over the years from poetry to scientific papers, and see what they look like with a detailed image accompanying each entry. Discover the story of the gnat, whose wings beat...

An Exquisite Legacy

An Exquisite Legacy is a compelling biography that delves deep into the life and achievements of George Vernon Hudson, one of New Zealand's most celebrated naturalist-artists. Written by his grandson, Dr George Gibbs, a prominent entomologist himself, this book offers an intimate and richly detailed portrait of Hudson's extraordinary dedication to the study and illustration of New Zealand’s insect fauna. Spanning almost eight decades, Hudson's life journey is an inspiring tale of passion and perseverance. Born in 1867, Hudson devoted himself tirelessly to the collection and description of New Zealand’s insects. His efforts culminated in what is likely the largest and most comprehensive collection of New Zealand insects, now proudly preserved at Te Papa Tongarewa, the Museum of New Zealand. Hudson’s literary contributions included seven books published between...