[PDF] Insect Lives eBook

Author : Erich Hoyt
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 33,50 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780674009523

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Contains over seventy essays in which various authors from throughout history discuss insects.

Author : Donald Stokes
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 46,23 MB
Release : 1984-04-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780316817271

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With these handy paperback reference guides, illustrated throughout with black-and-white line drawings, nature watchers know what to look for and how to interpret what they see. Whether carried into the field or consulted at home, these books provide readers with fascinating facts and insights into the behavior of birds and wildlife. With more than 3 million copies of their books sold to date, Donald and Lillian Stokes are increasingly recognized and celebrated as America's preeminent authorities on nature and birding.

Author : Oliver Milman
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 27,23 MB
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1324006609

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A devastating examination of how collapsing insect populations worldwide threaten everything from wild birds to the food on our plate. From ants scurrying under leaf litter to bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, insects are everywhere. Three out of every four of our planet’s known animal species are insects. In The Insect Crisis, acclaimed journalist Oliver Milman dives into the torrent of recent evidence that suggests this kaleidoscopic group of creatures is suffering the greatest existential crisis in its remarkable 400-million-year history. What is causing the collapse of the insect world? Why does this alarming decline pose such a threat to us? And what can be done to stem the loss of the miniature empires that hold aloft life as we know it? With urgency and great clarity, Milman explores this hidden emergency, arguing that its consequences could even rival climate change. He joins the scientists tracking the decline of insect populations across the globe, including the soaring mountains of Mexico that host an epic, yet dwindling, migration of monarch butterflies; the verdant countryside of England that has been emptied of insect life; the gargantuan fields of U.S. agriculture that have proved a killing ground for bees; and an offbeat experiment in Denmark that shows there aren’t that many bugs splattering into your car windshield these days. These losses not only further tear at the tapestry of life on our degraded planet; they imperil everything we hold dear, from the food on our supermarket shelves to the medicines in our cabinets to the riot of nature that thrills and enlivens us. Even insects we may dread, including the hated cockroach, or the stinging wasp, play crucial ecological roles, and their decline would profoundly shape our own story. By connecting butterfly and bee, moth and beetle from across the globe, the full scope of loss renders a portrait of a crisis that threatens to upend the workings of our collective history. Part warning, part celebration of the incredible variety of insects, The Insect Crisis is a wake-up call for us all.

Author : George Herbert Carpenter
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 13,63 MB
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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The Life-Story of Insects by George H. Carpenter: "The Life-Story of Insects" is a scientific exploration of the fascinating world of insects by George H. Carpenter. This book provides an in-depth look into the lives, behaviors, and adaptations of insects, from the smallest ants to the most colorful butterflies. Carpenter's work illuminates the intricate and often mysterious world of these tiny creatures. Key Aspects of the Book "The Life-Story of Insects": Entomological Insights: Carpenter's book offers a wealth of information about the biology, behavior, and ecology of insects, making it a valuable resource for entomologists and nature enthusiasts. Illustrative Descriptions: The author's vivid descriptions and illustrations help readers visualize the diverse world of insects and their remarkable life cycles. Scientific Exploration: "The Life-Story of Insects" provides a comprehensive overview of the field of entomology and the study of insects. George H. Carpenter was a respected entomologist and professor known for his expertise in the study of insects. His passion for entomology shines through in "The Life-Story of Insects," offering readers a glimpse into the intricate and often overlooked realm of insect life.

Author : H.V. Danks
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 14,30 MB
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401718881

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Recent studies have shown that genetic polymorphisms play an important role in structuring the seasonal life cycles of insects, complementing an earlier emphasis on the effects of environmental factors. This book presents current ideas and recent research on insect life--cycle polymorphism in a series of carefully prepared chapters by international experts, covering the full breadth of the subject in order to give an up-to-date view of how life cycles are controlled and how they evolve. By consolidating our view of insect life--cycle polymorphism in this way, the book provides a staging point for further enquiries. The volume will be of interest to a wide variety of entomologists and other biologists interested in the control and evolution of life cycles and in understanding the extraordinarily complex ecological strategies of insects and other organisms.