Which New Zealand Spider?

Author: Andrew Crowe
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780143006435
Category : Arachnida
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
A book that makes it simple to identify a spider and learn about its lifestyle. In this new companion to his award-winning Which New Zealand Insect? Andrew Crowe showcases New Zealand spiders, with practical details on how, when and where to find them. The author continues in his typically entertaining style to weave in many odd and surprising facts - such as how best to eat big spiders, which ones fly, and how to use spider webs for catching fish or for stopping flying bullets. You can also learn here: * *Which spiders somersault or jump *Which spiders walk on water, live under the sea or in caves *Whether the whitetailed spider really is dangerous *How to find and recognise a native katipo spider Some 60 new Zealand spiders and their relatives (both common and rare) are described and illustrated with 130 photographs.

Spiders of New Zealand

Author: Pierre Paquin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780478347050
Category : Spiders
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
This is the authoritative identification manual for the 57 spider families of New Zealand. It features more than 500 magnificent, detailed illustrations, a key to the spider families found in New Zealand, an introduction which includes notes on spider anatomy and some tips for specimen examination, and a comprehensive bibliography.

The Spiders of New Zealand

Author: Raymond R. Forster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arachnida
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description

Photographic Guide to Spiders of New Zealand

Author: Cornelis Jacob Vink
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869664039
Category : Spiders
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
"This new guide to the 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"--Publisher information.

The Spiders of New Zealand

Author: Raymond R. Forster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spiders
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description

A Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand Spiders

Author: Andrew Crowe
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780143009269
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A handy guide to the identification of New Zealand Spiders. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular bestseller Which New Zealand Spider?, this little book has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick accurate identification of spiders, this new mini guide is appealing and easy to use.

New Zealand Spiders

Author: A. D. Blest
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Linyphiidae
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description

New Zealand Spiders

Author: Raymond R. Forster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
This book deals with the general description of the structure and behaviour of spiders and their life and the various groups found in New Zealand.

Spider, Spider

Author: Joy Cowley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781927269565
Category : Readers (Primary)
Languages : en
Pages : 16

Book Description

Common Spiders of North America

Author: Richard A. Bradley
Publisher: University of California Press
ISBN: 0520315316
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 284

Book Description
Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.