Beetles of Australia

Softcover: 248 pages
Publisher: Angus & Robertson Publishers (1987)
ISBN: 0 207 15352 3

A wide range of beetle families occurs in Australia; common and rare and often very beautiful. This comprehensive field guide covers the natural history of Australia's major beetle families - their biology, behaviour and distribution. Trevor Hawkeswood looks at the role of beetles in natural and man-made environments, and emphasises the importance of conserving rare and endangered species. An informative text and over 190 full-colour illustrations highlight these important members of Australia's fauna.

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