A Guide to the Katydids of Australia


World Heritage Site: Lord Howe Island Group

Publication Year: 2010

Publication Type: Book

Publication Identifier: WHE5AEDD61AFB

Summary

Katydids, a diverse group of Australian insects from the family Tettigoniidae, exhibit remarkable adaptive strategies, including mimicry and bright coloration to deter predators. With over 1000 species found across Australia, Norfolk Island, and Lord Howe Island Group, these insects play significant ecological roles and continue to be subjects of scientific study due to their complex behaviors, acoustical physiology, and interactions with plants and the environment. The guide highlights their biodiversity, relationships with humans, and provides visual documentation through color photographs, contributing valuable insights into their ecological significance.

Citation

Rentz, D. (2010). A Guide to the Katydids of Australia. https://doi.org/10.1071/9780643100183

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