Mutualisms and Insect Conservation

Emeritus Professor Tim New is an entomologist with broad interests in insect systematics, ecology and conservation. For long based at LaTrobe University, Melbourne, he has traveled widely to collect and study insects in many parts of the world, and his extensive publications on these topics include about 45 books. He is recognized globally as one of the leading advocates for insect conservation.

• 1 The Scope and Meaning of Mutualisms.- 2 Mechanisms and Maintenance.- 3 Classic Themes: Pollination Mutualisms of Insects and Plants.- 4 Classic Themes: Ants, Plants and Fungi.- 5 Classic Themes: Ants and Other Insects. Hemiptera.- 6 Classic Themes: Ants and Other Insects. Lepidoptera.- 7 Classic Themes: Other Insect Mutualisms.- 8 Impacts of Alien Invasive Species.- 9 Exploiters of Mutualisms.- 10 Habitat Losses and Conservation of Mutualisms.