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OverviewThe Zygaenidae are a family of day-flying moths with an unusual biology - they are capable of releasing prussic (hydrocyanic) acid. All Australian species belong to the subfamily Procridinae (commonly known as foresters) and many of these feature iridescent green colours or a wasp-like look. This is the first study of the Australian fauna of these attractive and biologically interesting moths. In this volume their beauty is captured larger-than-life in 114 finely detailed portraits by acclaimed artist Frantisek Gregor, setting a new benchmark for moth illustrations. Comprehensive general chapters discuss zygaenid morphology, biology, phylogeny and classification, with considerable new information of world-wide relevance. The book then provides in-depth treatments of the 10 genera and 43 species present in Australia, including 4 genera and 21 species new to science. It features keys to genera and species, photos of genitalia of both sexes and other diagnostic structures, and distribution maps for all species. Additionally, there are 8 pages of colour photographs and over 400 photos of microscopic structures, including more than a hundred spectacular scanning electron micrographs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gerhard M. TarmannPublisher: CSIRO Publishing Imprint: CSIRO Publishing Volume: v. 9 ISBN: 9780643067981ISBN 10: 0643067981 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 01 February 2005 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe beauty of the Zygaenids is captured in 114 larger-than-life portraits by the artist and entomologist Frantisek Gregor. it is the only comprehensive work on Australian Zygaenidae presently available and combines detailed and specific data on the systematics and taxonomy with practical information and excellent illustrations helpful for anyone who has the intention to become familiar with this group of diurnal moths or who simply wants to identify specimens collected in the field. -- Axel Kallies (Myrmecia May 2005) The book provides a comprehensive and new information on Australian Zygaenidae and can be recommended to anybody who is interested in this fauna or in zygaenids in general -- Francesca Begliante and Matthias Nuss (Nota Lepidopterologica v.27 no.4 June 2005) .. . The beauty of the Zygaenids is captured in 114 larger-than-life portraits by the artist and entomologist Frantisek Gregor. ... it is the only comprehensive work on Australian Zygaenidae presently available and combines detailed and specific data on the systematics and taxonomy with practical information and excellent illustrations helpful for anyone who has the intention to become familiar with this group of diurnal moths or who simply wants to identify specimens collected in the field. -- Axel Kallies (Myrmecia May 2005) The book provides a comprehensive and new information on Australian Zygaenidae and can be recommended to anybody who is interested in this fauna or in zygaenids in general ... -- Francesca Begliante and Matthias Nuss (Nota Lepidopterologica v.27 no.4 June 2005) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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