A Guide to Native Bees of Australia

Name: A Guide to Native Bees of Australia
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SKU: 9781486304066
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By Dr Terry Houston

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A Guide to Native Bees of Australia by Dr Terry Houston provides an in-depth exploration of Australia's diverse native bee species. The book offers detailed insights into their biology, behaviour, and ecological roles, highlighting the immense variety and importance of these pollinators. It's an essential resource for understanding the crucial contributions of native bees to Australian ecosystems.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the diversity and ecological importance of bees, particularly within the unique Australian context. It's perfect for those interested in learning about the different species, their behaviours, and habitats. The book also offers valuable insights for anyone keen on supporting native bee populations in their own gardens or natural settings.

A Guide to Native Bees of Australia

Winner of the 2019 Whitley Award for Illustrated Guide

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Winner of the 2019 Whitley Award for Illustrated Guide

A Guide to Native Bees of Australia provides a detailed introduction to the estimated 2000 species of Australian bees. Illustrated with stunning photographs, it describes the form and function of bees, their life-cycle stages, nest architecture, sociality, and relationships with plants. It also contains systematic accounts of the five families and 58 genera of Australian bees. Photomicrographs of morphological characters and identification keys allow identification of bees to genus level.

Natural history enthusiasts, professional and amateur entomologists, and beekeepers will find this an essential guide.

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A Guide to Native Bees of Australia by Dr Terry Houston has been praised for its comprehensive exploration of Australian bees, capturing the interest of both amateur naturalists and professional entomologists. Ken Walker, a Victorian entomologist, highlighted the book's wide appeal and the valuable insights drawn from Dr Houston's extensive experience with bees.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486304066

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 280

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About the Author

Dr Terry Houston has studied Australian native bees for more than 50 years, both in the field and in state museum collections. He served as Curator of Insects at the Western Australian Museum, Perth, for 34 years and, although retired, he continues his bee research there in an honorary capacity.