An interview with active taxonomist and spider enthusiast, Robert Whyte.  The podcast is an encouragement for nature observers, farmers and QuestaGame players. It is also an invitation to begin a journey of writing well and making a contribution to knowledge.

Roberts talents in stunning photography and clear presentation are also amply demonstrated in a Field Guide to Spiders of Australia (Robert Whyte and Greg Anderson). This is the most comprehensive guide to Australian spiders ever published. From Alien Butt Spiders to disco balls, it is a book that will cure your arachnophobia and help you identify and appreciate these amazingly diverse animals.

Other resources for this podcast 

The creek in our backyard, a practical guide for landholders.

Australasian Arachnological Society

This is an ecoconnections podcast where we explore taxonomy of biology, our relationship with nature and how this is funded. To ecoconnect someone to their very own species visit ecoconnect.me

Robert and I discussed a collaboration with QuestaGame to better understand spiders in agricultural ecosystems.  Grower groups interested in working with us can click for more information about predators for productivity.