Synopses & Reviews
From exploring the basic principles of entomology to starting a collection, andlt;Iandgt;The Practical Entomologistandlt;/Iandgt; is the perfect introduction to the world of insects. andlt;BRandgt; Beginning with the basics, the text describes what characterizes an insect, including anatomy and the life cycle. It takes an order-by-order look at insects, explaining how each group differs from another and why certain types of insects have been classified together. andlt;BRandgt; The book shows you not only what to look for but how and where to look for it -- from capturing and keeping live insects to ways of making a collection and taking photographs. Tips on keeping a field notebook are also included. andlt;BRandgt; Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is a valuable reference tool for nature enthusiasts.
Synopsis
From exploring the basic principles of entomology to starting a collection, The Practical Entomologist is the perfect introduction to the world of insects.
Beginning with the basics, the text describes what characterizes an insect, including anatomy and the life cycle. It takes an order-by-order look at insects, explaining how each group differs from another and why certain types of insects have been classified together.
The book shows you not only what to look for but how and where to look for it -- from capturing and keeping live insects to ways of making a collection and taking photographs. Tips on keeping a field notebook are also included.
Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is a valuable reference tool for nature enthusiasts.
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Rick Imesandlt;/Bandgt; has been an avid naturalist and nature photographer for more than eleven years. He was Park Naturalist for Hickory Run State Park in White Haven, Pennsylvania. He lives in Vermont with his wife, Sandy, daughters Krista and Samantha, and their yellow Labrador, Hickory.
Table of Contents
andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;CONTENTSandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;FOREWORDandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;THE BASICS OF ENTOMOLOGYandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;What are Insects?andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Close Relativesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Taxonomy: Order from Chaosandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Anatomy and Morphologyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Mouthparts and Feedingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Wings and Flightandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Lifecyclesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Insect Sensesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Insect Behaviorandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Social Insectsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Offense and Defenseandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Enemies and Alliesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;ENTOMOLOGY IN ACTIONandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Toolsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Capturing Insectsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Keeping Live Insectsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Making a Collectionandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Insect Photographyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Keeping a Field Notebookandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;DRAGONFLIES andamp;amp; DAMSELFLIESandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;ORDER ODONATAandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Introductionandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Dragonfliesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Damselfliesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;GRASSHOPERS, KATYDIDS, andamp;amp; CRICKETSandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;ORDER ORTHOPTERAandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Introductionandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Grasshoppers and Katydidsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Cricketsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;THE TRUE BUGSandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;ORDER HEMIPTERAandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Selected Familiesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;APHIDS, CICADAS, andamp;amp; HOPPERSandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;ORDER HOMOPTERAandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Selected Familiesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;BEETLESandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;ORDER COLEOPTERAandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Selected Familiesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;BUTTERFLIES andamp;amp; MOTHSandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;ORDER LEPIDOPTERAandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Selected Familiesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;FLIESandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;ORDER DIPTERAandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Selected Familiesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;ANTS, BEES, WASPS, andamp;amp; KINandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;ORDER HYMENOPTERAandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Selected Familiesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;MINOR INSECT ORDERSandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Selected Ordersandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Glossaryandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Contactsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Indexandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Acknowledgments