Insects of south-eastern Australia: an ecological and behavioural guide

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Part 1. An ecological and behavioural approach to insect identification. Regional environments and where to find insects, focusing on the tablelands and ranges of south-eastern NSW ; Defining an insect ; An ecological and behavioural approach to insect identification ; Insect mouth parts : adaptions to different feeding strategies ; Insect classification : from species to order ; The insect life cycle ; Annual life cycle ; Feeding strategies ; Other attributes : behaviour and habitats ; Constructions and domiciles -- Part 2. Insects in their environment. The plant feeders ; The predators ; The blood feeders ; Parasitoids ; The decomposers ; Non-feeding and perching insects.;Insects of South-Eastern Australia is a unique field guide that uses host plants and behavioural attributes as the starting point for identifying insects. Richly illustrated with colour photographs, the different species of insects found in Australia's temperate south-east, including plant feeders, predators, parasites and decomposers, are presented. The guide is complemented by an introduction to the insects of the region, including their environment, classification, life history, feeding strategies and behaviour. Fascinating boxes on camouflage, mimicry and many other topics are also included throughout. Part 1. An ecological and behavioural approach to insect identification. Regional environments and where to find insects, focusing on the tablelands and ranges of south-eastern NSW Defining an insect An ecological and behavioural approach to insect identification Insect mouth parts : adaptions to different feeding strategies Insect classification : from species to order The insect life cycle Annual life cycle Feeding strategies Other attributes : behaviour and habitats Constructions and domiciles -- Part 2. Insects in their environment. The plant feeders The predators The blood feeders Parasitoids The decomposers Non-feeding and perching insects.