FAUNA OF NZ 50 - HETEROPTERA

Explore the fascinating realm of New Zealand's Heteroptera with the comprehensive guide 'Fauna of NZ 50 - Heteroptera.' Authored by expert M-C Lariviere and published by Manaaki Whenua Press, this paperback catalog spans 330 pages, offering a deep dive into the unique biodiversity of New Zealand's true bugs. With approximately 29 families, 136 genera, and 305 species documented, this resource highlights that 82% of these species are endemic and found nowhere else on the planet. Discover the intricacies of true bugs, including distinguishing features and species identification, all made accessible in this updated professional catalogue. The book emphasizes both terrestrial and aquatic species, catering to specialists and enthusiasts alike. Our detailed overview compiles 150 years of accumulated knowledge on taxonomy, biology, and distribution, bridging the gaps from historical data and enhancing contemporary understanding. Whether you're a systematist, biologist, or simply a nature lover, this catalog is an essential tool for understanding New Zealand's unique ecological fabric, making it a must-have for any biodiversity enthusiast's collection.

Author: M-C LariviÄŤre Publisher: Manaaki Whenua Press
Bind: paperback

Pages: 330
Publication Date: 04-03-2014

There may be around 37 000 described species of Heteroptera or true bugs worldwide, and possibly another 25 000 species remaining to be described. The New Zealand fauna, currently comprising 29 families, 136 genera, and 305 species, may be relatively small compared with larger regions, but New Zealand is a biodiversity “hot spot” for true bugs, as 82% of its known species do not occur anywhere else in the world.



The New Zealand fauna of Heteroptera is mostly terrestrial, with about 20 species belonging to aquatic and semi aquatic families. It is relatively easy to recognise true bugs on the basis of three main characteristics, but they may be more difficult to identify at a species level. In addition, information on New Zealand true bugs accumulated over the last 150 years is not easily accessible, and until now no up-to-date catalogue has been published since 1977.



With this new catalogue the authors aim to provide specialist as well as non-specialist readers with a detailed overview of all available knowledge on the taxonomy, distribution, biology, and dispersal of New Zealand Heteroptera. The format of the catalogue has been developed with the interests of systematists and other biologists in mind to allow easy informational retrieval, comparison between genera and species, and synthesis of data.