Tasmanian Mayflies, 9781486316113
Paperback
Discover Tasmania’s mayflies: a world of fishing, science, and unseen wonders.

Tasmanian Mayflies

identification, ecology, behaviour and imitation

$55.99

  • Paperback

    228 pages

  • Release Date

    31 August 2023

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Summary

Tasmanian Mayflies: An Angler’s and Biologist’s Guide

Mayflies are among the most diverse and ecologically important aquatic insects. Their brief adult lifespans belie their critical role in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, where they serve as key indicators of ecosystem health.

Tasmania, nestled at the southern edge of Australia’s temperate zone, boasts a rich variety of mayflies and famed fisheries that rely on them. The state’s legendary ‘Lambda Dun’ hatches draw …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781486316113
ISBN-10:1486316115
Author:Ron Thresher
Publisher:CSIRO Publishing
Imprint:CSIRO Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:228
Release Date:31 August 2023
Weight:596g
Dimensions:245mm x 170mm x 14mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“This book is an important addition to an angler’s library and a must for any fly fisherman” * Flyfishers Club of Tasmania *“Overall, this a great resource, synthesising a large amount of research in addition to Ron’s considerable personal contribution. It is a fascinating and very readable account of this important order of insects. I suspect it will appeal to the scientifically minded angler as well as the entomologist and will be a standard reference for a long time.” * The Tasmanian Naturalist *

About The Author

Ron Thresher

Ron Thresher has worked for over 30 years on the behavioural ecology of aquatic animals. He has published more than 100 scientific papers, plus books and patents, and occasionally catches a trout.

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