Native Insects of Aotearoa

(Hardback)

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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 wt and beetles and also offers insights into the museums 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). Its the perfect companion for the outdoors and for browsing at home or on holiday.

Author Bio

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.