My Encounters with Minibeasts is a collection of stories about insects and spiders by naturalist Densey Clyne, who is internationally known for
her writing, photography and nature documentaries. The 35 chapters comprise personal recollections of her adventures in the world of invertebrates, recounting stories from spider tricks and traps to magical
moths and ridiculously hairy caterpillars.
Self styled 'Champion of the Underbug' Densey presents her subjects not in the way that they are generally seen as ugly and dangerous
but as intriguing, often beautiful, sometimes bizarre and infinitely diverse. While insisting on scientific accuracy, Densey uses a lighthearted
style, writing with knowledge, enthusiasm and, dare it be said, love. Many stories are based close to home in Australia, while others relate to the author's travels overseas with cameraman Jim
Frazier, filming for Sir David Attenborough's documentaries, including in the USA, Borneo and Papua
New Guinea.
