Tasmanian Mayflies

Identification, Ecology, Behaviour and Imitation

Ron Thresher

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CSIRO Publishing
01 September 2023

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Insects (entomology); Limnology (freshwater); Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques; Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders

Mayflies are one of the world's most diverse, abundant and important aquatic insects. Famous for their brief adult life spans, mayflies play a key role in the ecology of aquatic and associated terrestrial ecosystems, and are critical bioindicators of ecosystem health.

Sitting at the southern limit of Australia's temperate zone, Tasmania is home to a diverse array of mayflies and renowned fisheries based on them. The state's storied 'Lambda Dun' hatches bring fishers from all over Australia to try their luck each summer on its rivers and ponds. Yet little is known about their behaviour and ecology, and more than half of the mayflies in Tasmania have never been described.

This extensively illustrated book is the first synthesis of the biology of south-east Australia's mayflies, with a focus on those in Tasmania. It combines information gleaned from scientific literature as well as more than 30 years of the author's studies and flyfishing experiences. It explores the biology, identification, conservation, ecology and behaviour of mayflies, and also includes fishing strategies and fly patterns.

Tasmanian Mayflies is an essential information source for Australia's aquatic biologists and for flyfishers, novice and experienced alike, who chase the insects and the fish that feed on them.

By: Ron Thresher
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 596g
ISBN: 9781486316113
ISBN 10: 1486316115
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 01 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Tasmanian Mayflies: Identification, Ecology, Behaviour and Imitation

""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 *