
Native Insects of Aotearoa
Te Papa Press
Published on 9. November 2023
Book
Hardback
136 pages
978-1-9911655-4-1 (ISBN)
Description
Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a
range of the native insects encountered in New Zealand is written by two expert
entomologists from our national museum, Te Papa.
It features fifty species, from moths and dragonflies to weta and beetles and also
offers insights into the museum's fieldwork and collections.
The book is charmingly illustrated with scientific drawings by Des Helmore
(Fauna of New Zealand series) and reproductions of the entomological paintings
of George Vernon Hudson (An Exquisite Legacy). It's the perfect companion for
the outdoors and for browsing at home or on holiday.
range of the native insects encountered in New Zealand is written by two expert
entomologists from our national museum, Te Papa.
It features fifty species, from moths and dragonflies to weta and beetles and also
offers insights into the museum's fieldwork and collections.
The book is charmingly illustrated with scientific drawings by Des Helmore
(Fauna of New Zealand series) and reproductions of the entomological paintings
of George Vernon Hudson (An Exquisite Legacy). It's the perfect companion for
the outdoors and for browsing at home or on holiday.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Illustrations
85 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 184 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-9911655-4-1 (9781991165541)
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Persons
Julia Kasper is Lead Curator Invertebrates at Te Papa and an entomologist
specialised in flies. She studies the taxonomy and distribution of lower Diptera in New
Zealand with a strong focus on biosecurity.
Phil Sirvid is Curator in the Natural History Team at Te Papa. Phil has a broad general
knowledge of New Zealand entomology but specialises in arachnids, particularly
spiders and harvestmen.
specialised in flies. She studies the taxonomy and distribution of lower Diptera in New
Zealand with a strong focus on biosecurity.
Phil Sirvid is Curator in the Natural History Team at Te Papa. Phil has a broad general
knowledge of New Zealand entomology but specialises in arachnids, particularly
spiders and harvestmen.