Hawaiian Insects & Their Kin

Hawaiian insects are world renowned for the degree to which they have radiated in these islands. While it is the fruit flies that are the best known, many other insect groups have diversified also. Hawaii boasts a carnivorous caterpillar, the happy face spider and a whole host of other fascinating endemic arthropods, many of which are brilliantly illustrated in this useful guide. Frustratingly, there is an index of scientific names but no index of common names. However the table of contents serves as an index of sorts. 200 excellent color photographs accompany an interesting text. Introductory chapters deal with features of the Hawaiian Islands, a history of Hawaiian entomology, the origin of the insect fauna, insect evolution, conservation and insects as an educational resource.

Author: F.G. Howarth, W.P. Mull
Publisher: Times Editions
Extra Details: Hardback 6 x 9 inches tall.160 Pages. Illustrated with Colour Photos.NEW.