applied entomology
Australian moths
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community ecology
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insect behavioural ecology
insect biodiversity
insect biogeography
insect conservation conservation
insect ecology
insect natural history
insects of Australia
Lepidoptera
Lepidoptera pest species
life history strategies
Product details
- ISBN 9781800627666
- Weight: 1726g
- Dimensions: 178 x 251mm
- Publication Date: 13 Mar 2026
- Publisher: CABI Publishing
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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The insect Order Lepidoptera is one of the four megadiverse groups of insects globally. The vast majority of the Order are moths and the unique Australian fauna has long been of interest to scientists and other enthusiasts. Australian Moths: a Natural History presents a synthesis of much of the research work that has occurred over the last 30 years on the Australian moth fauna, focussing on the ecology, evolution and natural history of this key Order of insects. All the chapters are authored by experts currently active in the field. Following introductory material, the chapters fall into three broad categories. Seven chapters present general accounts of the fauna ranging from the history of its discovery (including Indigenous knowledge), through origin and evolution, community ecology, to conservation. A central block of chapters describes key groups of Australian moths which have radiated extensively in Australia, followed by chapters summarizing knowledge on key species. These species are of particular economic, social or conservation significance. The book closes with a chapter on key knowledge gaps as a challenge to future researchers and naturalists. The work is essential reading for research students, senior scientists, conservationists, pest managers and amateur entomologists. It aims to promote moths as exciting and productive subjects for further study, enthusiasm and admiration.
Roger Kitching is Emeritus Professor of Ecology at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. In addition to being the author and editor nine books, he has published over 280 research papers and articles.
