Ants of New Zealand
"Ants of New Zealand is the first book on the subject and is the outcome of a life-time's interest in these social insects. It is written for everyone: professional entomologists and ecologists, students with projects or theses in mind, those with an interest in natural history, and of course people who may encounter strange species in their homes and gardens." "Questions about the identification of ants are frequently fielded by museums and research establishments. The Illustrated Key, diagrams and photographs provided by the author will greatly assist this task, as will the extensive glossary of terms. For would-be students of ants, there is a useful chapter on collecting and studying these fascinating insects." "The relationship of the New Zealand ant fauna to the greater world of ants, both through time and with respect to species composition, is discussed in an introductory chapter. Also included are important aspects of ant biology, providing background to the detailed descriptions of individual species that follow."--Jacket
Print Book, English, 2007
University of Otago Press in association with the Otago Museum, Dunedin, N.Z., 2007