Australian Longhorn Beetles

Name: Australian Longhorn Beetles
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SKU: 9781486300037
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(Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Volume 1

By Adam lipiski

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Australian Longhorn Beetles by Adam Lipinski offers an in-depth exploration of the diverse and fascinating world of Australia's longhorn beetles. The book delves into their unique identification features, habitats, and behaviours, providing an essential resource for entomologists and nature enthusiasts. It combines vivid illustrations with detailed descriptions, aiming to enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation of these intriguing insects.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by insects and the diversity of species within the natural world. It offers comprehensive insights into the unique and vibrant longhorn beetles of Australia, highlighting detailed descriptions and illustrations that cater to both scientific enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Australian Longhorn Beetles

An introduction to the Australian Cerambycidae, including biology, phylogeny and morphology of adult and larvae.

Description

Australian Longhorn Beetles by Adam Lipiski explores the fascinating world of Longhorn Beetles, scientifically known as Cerambycidae. This family of beetles is one of the most easily recognised groups, encompassing over 33,000 species in 5,200 genera worldwide.

In Australia, over 1,400 species are classified within 300 genera, making this the sixth largest among 117 beetle families in the region. This volume offers a comprehensive introduction to the Australian Cerambycidae, featuring sections on biology, phylogeny, and the morphology of both adults and larvae.

Additionally, readers will find keys to the subfamilies and an insightful overview of the 74 genera of the subfamily Lamiinae found in Australia.

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Australian Longhorn Beetles by Adam Slipinski and his co-author is praised for being an ambitious and comprehensive reference on Australian longhorn beetles. The work is particularly noted for its detailed coverage of the Cerambycidae family and is profusely illustrated with high-quality photographs, including advanced imaging techniques. It is especially recommended for graduate students, academic staff, and advanced undergraduates in entomology.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486300037

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 1950g

Pages: 504

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About the Author

Adam Slipinski did his PhD and DSc in Poland where he worked for 20 years at the Museum and Institute of Zoology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw and held a joint appointment as the professor of biology at the University of Zielona Gora teaching entomology and environmental biology.

Hermes Escalona earned his PhD in Entomology from the Universidad Central de Venezuela in 2012. He is interested in systematics, evolution, and historical biogeography of Coleoptera, with a current focus on Longhorns beetles (Cerambycidae) and small beetle families within Cucujiformia.

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