Pocket Guide to Insects of South Africa
1st Edition
Published on 9. February 2016
160 pages
978-1-77584-196-8 (ISBN)
Description
Pocket Guide: Insects of South Africa covers both common and interesting insects from South Africa, making it possible to identify a wide range of local species. Some 260 insects are featured, many of which we may have spotted in our houses and gardens. Each is described with its key identification features, a colour photograph and distribution map. An illustrated quick-reference guide on the inside front and back covers makes it quick and easy to navigate to the right insect group.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
South Africa
Publishing group
Penguin Random House South Africa
File size
24,93 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-77584-196-8 (9781775841968)
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Mike Picker
Pocket Guide to Insects of South Africa
Book
01/2016
Struik Nature
€14.50
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Person
Mike Picker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cape Town. His research on the insects of our arid regions has resulted in 130 publications and four guide books. He has a very broad knowledge of the natural history and ecology of the rich South African insect fauna.
