Tettigoniidae of Australia Volume 3

Tettigoniidae of Australia Volume 3
Author: David Rentz
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2001-08-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0643106014

This third volume in the series will assist with identification and study of this important genus. Specialised collecting techniques, and the rearing of immature specimens, have yielded many more species than would otherwise have been recorded using only normal collecting techniques. The work accounts for four subfamilies, two of which, the Tympanophorinae and Microtettigoniinae, are endemic to Australia. Each of these endemic subfamilies is represented by a single genus containing several species. Tettigonidae of Australia Volume 3 will be a valuable resource for orthoptera researchers and academics, general entomologists, as well as those with an interest in the ecology and conservation issues related to grasshoppers.

Tettigoniidae of Australia Volume 2

Tettigoniidae of Australia Volume 2
Author: DCF Rentz
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1993-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0643106006

This volume covers three subfamilies, all endemic to Australia. The Phasmodinae are a small group with one genus and four species living in the heath habitats of Western Australia. The Zaprochilinae are represented in the literature by two genera, each with a single species. This volume reveals that four genera are present in Australia, one with more than twelve species. Like the Phasmodinae, the Zaprochilinae feed on flowers but, unlike that group where the flower is destroyed, evidence suggests that only pollen and nectar are eaten and the flower remains intact.

A Guide to the Katydids of Australia

A Guide to the Katydids of Australia
Author: David C. Rentz
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2010
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0643095543

This is the first well illustrated guide to Australian Katydids aimed at a general readership. A Guide to the Katydids of Australia explores this diverse group of insects from the family Tettigoniidae, which comprises about 2000 species in Australia.

Routledge Handbook of Insect Conservation

Routledge Handbook of Insect Conservation
Author: James S. Pryke
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 812
Release: 2024-06-14
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1040023428

This handbook presents a comprehensive overview of insect conservation and provides practical solutions to counteract insect declines, at a time where insects are facing serious threats across the world from habitat destruction to invasive species and climate change. The Routledge Handbook of Insect Conservation consist of six sections, covering all aspects of insect conservation, containing contributions from academics, researchers and practitioners from across the globe. Section I addresses the fundamentals of insect conservation and outlines the reason why insects are important and discusses the greatest drivers of insect decline. The chapters in Section II examine the approaches that can be used for insect conservation globally, such as protected areas and agroecology, while highlighting the importance of insects in the composition and function of ecosystems. The chapters in Section III focus on insect populations in the major biomes around the world, from temperate and tropical forests to savannas and grasslands, with the chapters in Section IV focusing on natural and manmade ecosystems of the world, including mountain, soil, urban, island and agricultural habitats. They discuss the unique pressures and challenges for each biome and ecosystem and offer practical solutions for conserving their insect populations. Section V focuses on the assessment and monitoring of insects for conservation, discussing how we can implement practical monitoring protocols and what options are available. A wide variety of methods and tools are examined, including citizen science, bioindication, the role of taxonomy, drones and eDNA. The book concludes by examining policy and education strategies for insect conservation in Section VI. The chapters discuss key issues around social and policy strategies and conservation legislation for ensuring the long-term protection of insects. This book is essential reading for students and scholars of biodiversity conservation and entomology as well as professionals and policymakers involved in conservation looking for real-world solutions to the threats facing insects across the globe.

Bibliographia Systematica Orthopterorum Saltatoriorum

Bibliographia Systematica Orthopterorum Saltatoriorum
Author: Sigfrid Ingrisch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN:

"Until now bibliographies of Orthoptera Saltatoria (grasshoppers and crickets) have been widely dispersed in the literature, usually dealing with a small group of these insects, referring to a particular geographical area or to a particular author or refer"

Grasshopper Country

Grasshopper Country
Author: David C. Rentz
Publisher: UNSW Press
Total Pages: 400
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780868400631

This text provides complete coverage of the classification, biology and ecology of Australian orthopteroid insects. It discusses identifying features, collecting techniques, culture methods and preservation techniques. It also includes sounds from over 130 species.

The Tettigoniinae

The Tettigoniinae
Author: D. C. F. Rentz
Publisher: Brill Archive
Total Pages: 408
Release: 1985-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780643038394

This volume deals with the shield-backed katydids, the Tettigoniinae, covering 17 genera and 72 species. The use of tribes has been disregarded until generic classification is made on a worldwide basis. Introductory chapters provide a wealth of new information about the zoogeography of the subfamily, and on the habitats and biologies of the insects. Dr Rentz has also used oscillograms of the katydids' calling songs to effectively distinguish similar species. Other sections deal with the terminology, collecting and preservation of specimens.

Australia's Dangerous Snakes

Australia's Dangerous Snakes
Author: Peter Mirtschin
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 686
Release: 2017-11-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0643106758

Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.

Echidna

Echidna
Author: M. L. Augee
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2006
Genre: Echidnas
ISBN: 0643092048

"This book is based on Echidnas of Australia and New Guinea, first published as part of the Australian Natural History series"--Preface.