In the years after World War II, an extraordinary crime quietly unfolded across continentsーone that stunned scientists, baffled investigators, and exposed how vulnerable the guardians of knowledge ……続きを見る
Although no one had ever followed North American monarch butterflies on their annual southward journey to Mexico and California, in the 1990s there were well-accepted assumptions about the nature an……続きを見る
"For melittologists . . . as well as anyone interested in the conservation, ecology, biology, natural history, or simple appreciation of bumble bees." ーMichael S. Engel, Entomologist's Monthly
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Die Parallelen zwischen Insektenvölkern und menschlichen Gesellschaften haben viele Soziobiologen beschäftigt. Der weltweit führende Bienenforscher Robert E. Page ergründet seit Jahrzehnten das komp……続きを見る
Invasions of introduced species cause varying degrees of harm on the ecosystems in question and it is up to society to deal with the consequences. How can we prevent biological invasions? How can we……続きを見る
Entre science et art, ce livre expose une centaine de dessins d'insectes choisis essentiellement parmi les oeuvres des dessinateurs de l'Inra. Sur chaque planche figure le nom scientifique de l'inse……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
An account of a cross-country adventure chasing butterflies: "Armchair travelers who love a good yarn will find Pyle's exuberance catching." ー Seattle Times
Part road-trip tale, part travelogue of ……続きを見る
A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide, this book is the definitive photographic reference guide for anyone interested in butterflies and moths found in Britain and Ireland.
Every species that ……続きを見る
An illustrated guide to butterflies, suitable for both the general reader and the amateur naturalist.
Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this guide offers information on observ……続きを見る
Las mariposas, que conjugan gracia y belleza, nos evocan cierta imagen de lo efímero y lo delicado… A través de la asombrosa fase de metamorfosis que transforma una oruga en un espléndido insecto al……続きを見る
Afrikanische Riesenschnecken werden als Terrarientiere auch in Kontinentaleuropa immer populärer. Waren die großen Schnecken bisher hauptsächlich in Großbritannien als Terrarientier bekannt und beli……続きを見る
Slugs and snails are part of the great Phylum Mollusca, a group that contains creatures as varied as the fast-moving squid or the sedentary clams, cockles and mussels. The largest group, however, ar……続きを見る
Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this guide offers information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered butterfly species in Britain and Europe. Each……続きを見る
The book summarizes the history of biological control in Latin America and the Caribbean. Few publications provide historical detail and the records are, therefore, fragmented until now. By bringing……続きを見る
Ideal for birders, hikers, and foragers, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live.
Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest is a comprehensive field guide to the reg……続きを見る
Arthropods as pests in crops, vectors of diseases, pollinators, and natural enemies of pests are of huge economic importance. They affect livestock, human health and food supplies around the world. ……続きを見る
Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri, is an insect pest which transmits a bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), primarily through feeding in newly emergent foliage of citrus t……続きを見る
A carefully designed and beautifully illustrated photographic guide to the moths you are most likely to see during the day
This concise photographic field guide helps you to identify the day-flying ……続きを見る
A new and improved edition of the popular photographic field guide
Britain’s Butterflies is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Irelan……続きを見る
The Australian Beekeeping Manual is the most comprehensive reference for both novice and experienced beekeepers in Australia. The accessible yet detailed text, supported by over 350 full-colour phot……続きを見る
The most up-to-date and authoritative resource on the biology and evolution of solitary bees
While social bees such as honey bees and bumble bees are familiar to most people, they comprise less than……続きを見る
South Georgia is rich in wildlife and spectacular scenery, and it is a prime destination spot on most Antarctic tours. This beautifully illustrated field guide depicts the birds, mammals, insects, f……続きを見る
Insects are seldom mentioned in discussions surrounding human history, yet they have dramatically impacted today's societies. This book places them front and center, offering a multidisciplinary vie……続きを見る
Nature Matrix is a gathering of some of Robert Michael Pyle’s most significant, original, and timely expressions of a life immersed in the natural world, in all its splendor, power, and peril
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"An elegant, eccentric novel of love, loneliness, and lepidoptera . . . Worthy company for work by other naturalist/novelists: Nabokov, Matthiessen, Kingsolver." ーKirkus Reviews
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Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet.
The Bird Atlas 2007–2011 is the definitive statement on breeding and winter bird distributions in Britain and Ireland.
Building on previous atlases (1968–……続きを見る
A friend and a fiend, the leech is one of nature’s most tenacious yet mysterious animals. Armed with razor-sharp teeth and capable of drinking many times their own volume in blood, these formidable ……続きを見る
With less than twenty species worldwide and only four British and Irish species, the grouse is surprisingly well-known. Its habitats are diverse and relatively remote – ranging from deep forests, th……続きを見る
The stunning, specially commissioned cover illustrations are one of the great joys of the New Naturalist series, lending it a distinctive style which has inspired nature enthusiasts for many decades……続きを見る
