#Systematics

An eye-catching metallic green damselfly clinging to a thin reed.

Discovering Dragonflies with Günther Theischinger

Dazzled by dragonflies? You’re not alone! We chatted with Günther Theischinger, co-author of The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia, about his passion for dragonflies and damselflies.

The cover of the book Hawkmoths of Australia, with the Whitley Medal award logo, upon a background illustration of fireworks.

Whitley Awards 2020: Australasian zoological literature on show

The Royal Zoological Society of NSW Whitley Awards are an annual celebration of the best of Australasian zoological literature. This year, we are thrilled to announce that Hawkmoths of Australia has been awarded the prestigious Whitley Medal.

Discovery in the Tropics: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief of Australian Systematic Botany

In 2020 Professor Darren Crayn became the new Editor-in-Chief of Australian Systematic Botany. We recently spoke to him about his research and his hopes for the future of the journal as he begins his new role.

Dr Daniel Murphy standing in front of green grass with a superimposed image of the cover of Australian Systematic Botany next to him.

Reflections of an Editor-in-Chief: Q&A with Dr Daniel Murphy

To celebrate his time as Editor-in-Chief of Australian Systematic Botany, we spoke to Dr Daniel Murphy about his time working on the journal as he prepares to hand over the role.

Sequencing Eucalypt DNA: behind the scenes with Andrew Thornhill

We asked the lead author of an Australian Systematic Botany study to shed some light on the many years of work, people involved and challenges of sequencing the DNA of over 700 eucalypt species.