Australian Cicadas

Australia has a large, diverse and almost entirely endemic cicada fauna. Cicadas are, with butterflies, katydids, dragonflies and large beetles, among the most popular groups of insects. This book, written by Australia's foremost cicada expert, provides for the first time a comprehensive reference to the Australian species. The introductory chapters give concise accounts of life histories, predators, parasites, pathogens, sound production, collection, preservation and classification. Text for each species includes scientific and common names, descriptions and information on distribution (with map), habitat, song, behaviour and life history. Most species are illustrated in colour.

Author: Max S. Moulds
Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
Extra Details: Hardback 7 x 10 inches tall.288 Pages. Illustrated.NEW.