Entomology 21

"In nature, as in society, the parasites outnumber the hosts. John Janovy Jr. offers the parasites' view of this situation. The result is smart, funny, and all too revealing." – Elizabeth Kolbert, s……続きを見る

Honey Bee Pests and Diseases provides up-to-date information on the management of honey bee diseases found globally, not just in the U.S., Europe, or Australia. Of particular interest are the explan……続きを見る

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s spiders Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly writ……続きを見る

A biologist’s up-close account of how he and fellow biologists cracked long-standing puzzles about honey bee behavior Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners takes readers inside a world seldom ……続きを見る

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s butterflies Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly ……続きを見る

The queen honey bee is known to mate with multiple drones, and can produce over a million offspring in its lifetime. Its presence is vital to the growth and survival of a beehive. This reference boo……続きを見る

The Wax Moth: A Problem or a Solution? Covers the biology, development, morphometric characters, pheromones, mating and reproduction of the greater wax moth, which is a major pest in bee colonies. I……続きを見る

This reference book is the definitive guide to drone honey bees. The book equips readers with all the knowledge they need to know about drone bee biology and development, their role in the colony an……続きを見る

Imagine beetles ejecting defensive sprays as hot as boiling water; female moths holding their mates for ransom; caterpillars disguising themselves as flowers by fastening petals to their bodies; ter……続きを見る

Despite being the biggest group of organisms inhabiting Earth in both diversity and sheer numbers, insects are barely commercialized. Most of the standard textbooks of applied entomology talk about ……続きを見る

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s beetles Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly writ……続きを見る

The fully revised and expanded second edition of the ground-breaking book that made the fascinating micro-moth group accessible to the general naturalist. Written by a team of moth experts under the……続きを見る

A beautifully illustrated guide to the natural history and breathtaking diversity of spiders around the world Spiders are dominant predators in virtually every terrestrial ecosystem on the planet. A……続きを見る

**“Beautifully illustrated with color photographs, the book offers a view into parallels between seemingly out-of-this-world ant societies and our own, including cities, an intense work ethic, divis……続きを見る

Parasitoid wasps are cosmopolitan, numerous and enormously diverse with probably one million or more species worldwide, most of which occur in the moist tropics. Their ecological importance is enorm……続きを見る

The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus, is the most destructive and invasive termite species globally. It is also the only termite species listed in the world's 100 worst invasive……続きを見る

'Great book and series! This book had shocking suspense... and some crazy twists!' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars Vanessa is chasing the ghosts of her past: but what if she catches up with them? Forens……続きを見る

Through narrative, verse, and art, Where the Grass Still Sings celebrates the many tiny creatures that play crucial roles in our ecosystemsーas well as the people on the front lines of the fight to ……続きを見る

Ants come alive on this fabulously illustrated journey into the heart of a bustling colony Ants share a vibrant and complex communal life and remarkable abilities to communicate with each other. The……続きを見る

Honey bees are social insects; they live together in large, well-organized family groups comprising three castes: queen (fertile female), workers (sterile females) and drones (males). During honey f……続きを見る

Un libro pionero que muestra cómo, durante miles de años, el mosquito ha sido la fuerza determinante de nuestro destino. La guerra contra el mosquito es la historia de nuestro mundo. A través de los……続きを見る

«Uma obra-prima.» ー New York Review of Books O livro mais importante e urgente para ler neste momento. Plano Nacional de Leitura Ciências e Tecnologia - 15-18 anos - maiores de 18 anos «É nossa a r……続きを見る

David Quammen, um dos mais conceituados jornalistas científicos, traz-nos toda a verdade sobre o SARS-CoV-2, uma narrativa cativante e essencial para perceber a origem da pandemia que moldou a atual……続きを見る

An encounter with a spider will never be the same again … This warm-hearted book offers fascinating science and captivating storytelling to persuade readers to fall in love withーor at least tolerat……続きを見る

Una asombrosa exploración del azar como origen de toda la belleza y la diversidad del mundo. ¿Las cosas suceden por alguna razón o son fruto del azar? Filósofos y teólogos han reflexionado sobre est……続きを見る

Una síntesis ambiciosa e inspiradora escrita por uno de los mejores biólogos y más talentosos narradores. Las leyes del Serengeti es el primer libro que expone cómo funciona la vida a escalas tan di……続きを見る

From entomologist Barrett Klein comes a buzz-worthy exploration of the many ways insects have affected human society, history, and culture As heard on Science Friday. Insects surround us. They fuel ……続きを見る

This anthology, 'The Structure and Life-history of the Cockroach (Periplaneta orientalis)', presents a fascinating exploration into the complex biology and ecological significance of a creature ofte……続きを見る

With few exceptions, insects are perceived in industrialized countries as undesirable pests. In reality, relatively few insects interfere with us or our resources. Most have benign or positive effec……続きを見る

Earthworm Ecology, Second Edition updates the most comprehensive work available on earthworm ecology with extensive revisions of the original chapters. New chapters analyze the history of earthworm ……続きを見る