About the book

This lavishly illustrated reference provides a general discussion of the anatomy, reproduction, evolution and habitat of spiders, as well as describing in detail the genera of Australian spiders. Provides information about the use of silk by spiders, poisonous spiders, myths and legends associated with spiders, and spiders' predators. Includes references, a glossary and an index. The author has published widely in a number of journals including 'The Australian Entomological Magazine' and 'The Victorian Naturalist.' He won the 'Zoo Le Souef' Memorial Award in 1987 in recognition of his contribution to amateur entomology.