Description
A Photographic Guide to Spiders of New Zealand introduces over 90 species, focusing on the more commonplace introduced spiders but also featuring some of our rare native species. It gives details on their taxonomy, geographical origins, range and preferred habitat, plus special notes on behaviour, life cycle or diet.
Spiders are found everywhere in New Zealand, from bathroom to bush, beach and beyond, and although many people find them distasteful, they are valuable predators of pests and fascinating components of any ecosystem.
A handful of our spiders are well known – the katipo for its feared bite, the elusive Nelson cave spider for its great size – but few have been much studied until recently. Respected arachnologist Cor Vink brings his scholarship and expertise to the text, while Bryce McQuillan’s photography presents the spiders with extraordinary clarity and detail, making this an essential purchase for anyone with an interest in our eight-legged neighbours.
Other books in the series:
Alpine Plants of New Zealand
Birds of New Zealand
Ferns of New Zealand
Fossils of New Zealand
Freshwater Fishes of New Zealand
Insects of New Zealand
Mammals of New Zealand
Moths & Butterflies of New Zealand
Mushrooms & Other Fungi of New Zealand
Reptiles & Amphibians of New Zealand
Rocks & Minerals of New Zealand
Sea Fishes of New Zealand
Seashells of New Zealand
Trees of New Zealand
Wildflowers of New Zealand
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