The handy bug answer book

By

Waldbauer, Gilbert

Type

Book

Material

Published material

Publication info

Detroit, MI, Visible Ink Press, ©1998

Notes

Contents: Foreword, by Dr. May R. Berenbaum -- Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- Bug basics -- Bugs that are not insects -- Fossilized insects -- Insect bodies: Outside -- Insect bodies: Inside -- Insect diversity -- Growth and metamorphosis -- Finding a mate and mating -- Caring for offspring -- Insect behavior -- Social insects -- Eaters of insects -- Escaping from predators -- Beneficial insects -- Insects that people eat -- Pest insects -- Controlling pests -- Downside of insecticides -- More interesting insect info -- References -- Index.

Fascinating to some, downright disgusting to others, there's no doubt that creepy crawly insects cause strong reactions from most humans. "The Handy Bug Answer Book" offers easily understood answers to approximately 1,200 common and uncommon bug and insect-related questions.

Subjects

Arthropoda , Insects , Miscellanea

Call Number

QL467 .W25 1998

Classification

595.7

Language

English

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.144989
ISBN: 1578590493
ISBN: 157859104X
ISBN: 9781578590490
ISBN: 9781578591046
LCCN: https://lccn.loc.gov/98021694
OCLC: 39013788
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q51418456