Innumerable Insects

Author : Michael S. Engel
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781454933526

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Innumerable Insects by Michael S. Engel Pdf

A fascinating look at the world’s most numerous inhabitants—with stunning images from the American Museum of Natural History’s Rare Book Collection. “As aesthetically pleasing as it is informative . . . The images, however, are the stars of this work, which will delight every entomophile who turns its pages.” —Publishers Weekly To date, we have discovered and described or named around 1.1 million insect species, and thousands of new species are added to the ranks every year. It is estimated that there are around five million insect species on Earth, making them the most diverse lineage of all life by far. This magnificent volume from the American Museum of Natural History tells their incredible story. Noted entomologist Michael S. Engel explores insects’ evolution and diversity; metamorphosis; pests, parasites, and plagues; society and language; camouflage; and pollination—as well as tales of discovery by intrepid entomologists. More than 180 illustrations from the Rare Book Collection at the Museum’s Research Library reveal the extraordinary world of insects down to their tiniest, most astonishing details, from butterflies’ iridescent wings to beetles’ vibrant colors. “Engel explores the identification and classification of insects, along with habitat, habits, and life cycles . . . Even the drawing of a giant cave cockroach (not native to the United States!) is captivating . . . engrossing.” —Library Journal

Author : Michael S. Engel
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1454923237

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Innumerable Insects by Michael S. Engel Pdf

A fascinating look at the world's most numerous inhabitants, illustrated with stunning images from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection. It is estimated that there are around five million insect species on Earth, and this magnificent volume tells their incredible story. It covers everything from insect evolution, metamorphosis, and camouflage to society, language, and pollination--plus tales of discovery by intrepid entomologists. More than 180 illustrations describe these fascinating animals down to their tiniest details, from butterflies' iridescent wings to beetles' vibrant colors.

Author : Jean-Marc Drouin
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780231540728

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A Philosophy of the Insect by Jean-Marc Drouin Pdf

The world of insects is at once beneath our feet and unfathomably alien. Small and innumerable, insects surround and disrupt us even as we scarcely pay them any mind. Insects confront us with the limits of what is imaginable, while at the same time being essential to the everyday functioning of all terrestrial ecosystems. In this book, the philosopher and historian of science Jean-Marc Drouin contends that insects pose a fundamental challenge to philosophy. Exploring the questions of what insects are and what scientific, aesthetic, ethical, and historical relationships they have with humanity, he argues that they force us to reconsider our ideas of the animal and the social. He traces the role that insects have played in language, mythology, literature, entomology, sociobiology, and taxonomy over the centuries. Drouin emphasizes the links between humanistic and scientific approaches—how we have projected human roles onto insects and seen ourselves in insect form. Caught between the animal and plant kingdoms, insects force us to confront and reevaluate our notions of gender, family, society, struggle, the division of labor, social organization, and individual and collective intelligence. A remarkably original and thought-provoking work, A Philosophy of the Insect is an important book for animal studies, environmental ethics, and the history and philosophy of science.

Author : Gavin R. Broad,Blanca Huertas,Ashley K. Kirk-Spriggs,Dmitry Telnov
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781588346865

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Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Insects by Gavin R. Broad,Blanca Huertas,Ashley K. Kirk-Spriggs,Dmitry Telnov Pdf

Stunning photographic guide to bugs, from the beautiful to the bizarre and every bug in between Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Insects presents striking photographic profiles of insects, each one specially selected from the 34 million specimens found in one of the oldest and most important entomology collection in the world, held by London's Natural History Museum. The book showcases more than one hundred significant bug species, including the ruby-tailed wasp, the garden tiger moth, the jewel beetle, the flying stick insect, the orchid bee, and many others. Magnificent full-color photographs show the bugs in detail, so that readers can learn to distinguish, for example, the translucent abdomen of the great pied hoverfly from the yellow or orange markings on a giant scoliid wasp. Each detailed and dazzling photograph is accompanied by a caption describing the bug's lifestyle, distribution, size, and key characteristics. An insightful introduction also explores the different orders and families found in the insect classes and an explanation of how they have evolved. Based on the most up-to-date science and accessibly written, the book will appeal to scientists and amateur science readers alike.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781629148922

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Bugs Up Close by Anonim Pdf

Bugs are usually so small that we hardly notice them, let alone think of them as living beings. But call upon the magnifying glass, and a shapeless jumble of legs, wings, and antennae suddenly start staring back at us. About 80 percent of the Earth’s animals are insects. While there are millions of different species, we rarely see many of them . . . until now. Thanks to the photography of John Hallmén, who took a camera and magnified these magnificent creatures one hundred times, we can see what we’ve never been able to see before. Bugs Up Close takes readers on a journey into a world rarely seen, with incredible photographs of such insects as: Crane flies Yellow meadow ants Black fungus beetles Treehoppers And many more! The diversity of this insect civilization is striking and unknown to most. An insect we may never have thought twice about now looks like a creature from outer space. Fascinating and somewhat monstrous details such as compound eyes, antennae, and sharp mouth parts are visible, and with text by Lars-Åke Janzon, Bugs Up Close is an amazing close look into the strange and beautiful world of insects.

Author : Patrice Bouchard
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226082899

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The Book of Beetles by Patrice Bouchard Pdf

“Profiles 600 of the most stunning, most wonderfully adapted beetles around . . . The result is a work that is nothing short of magnificent.” —Wired When renowned British geneticist J. B. S. Haldane was asked what could be inferred about God from a study of his works, Haldane replied, “An inordinate fondness for beetles.” With 350,000 known species, and scientific estimates that millions more have yet to be identified, their abundance is indisputable as is their variety. They range from the delightful summer firefly to the one-hundred-gram Goliath beetle. Beetles offer a dazzling array of shapes, sizes, and colors that entice scientists and collectors across the globe. The Book of Beetles celebrates the beauty and diversity of this marvelous insect. Six hundred significant beetle species are covered, with each entry featuring a distribution map, basic biology, conservation status, and information on cultural and economic significance. Full-color photos show the beetles both at their actual size and enlarged to show details, such as the sextet of spots that distinguish the six-spotted tiger beetle or the jagged ridges of the giant-jawed sawyer beetle. Based in the most up-to-date science and accessibly written, the descriptive text will appeal to researchers and armchair coleopterists alike. The humble beetle continues to grow in popularity, taking center stage in biodiversity studies, sustainable agriculture programs, and even the dining rooms of adventurous and eco-conscious chefs. The Book of Beetles is certain to become the authoritative reference on these remarkably adaptable and beautiful creatures. “Photographs of more than 600 colorful, glossy species, resembling bejeweled broaches morethan creepy crawlies, are presented at actual size.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-02
Category : Evolution (Biology)
ISBN : 0008316376

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Extraordinary Insects by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson Pdf

A journey into the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing lives of the small but mighty creatures who keep the world turning. Out of sight, underfoot, unseen beyond fleeting scuttles or darting flights, insects occupy a hidden world, yet are essential to sustaining life on earth. Insects influence our ecosystem like a ripple effect on water. They arrived when life first moved to dry land, they preceded - and survived - the dinosaurs, they outnumber the grains of sand on all the world's beaches, and they will be here long after us. Working quietly but tirelessly, they give us food, uphold our ecosystems, can heal our wounds and even digest plastic. They could also provide us with new solutions to the antibiotics crisis, assist in disaster zones and inspire airforce engineers with their flying techniques. But their private lives are also full of fun, intrigue and wonder -musical mating rituals; house-hunting for armies of beetle babies; metamorphosing into new characters; throwing parties in fermenting sap; cultivating fungi for food; farming smaller species for honey dew and always ensuring that what is dead is decomposed, ready to become life once again. Here, we will discover life and death, drama and dreams, all on a millimetric scale. Like it or not, Earth is the planet of insects, and this is their extraordinary story.

Author : Andrew Tyzack
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781847976253

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Drawing and Painting Insects by Andrew Tyzack Pdf

Drawing and Painting Insects is a beautiful and inspiring guide. Whatever your experience, whether new to the subject or a seasoned entomologist, this book will help you capture the beauty of insects by helping you understand their structure and appreciate their behaviour, movement, colour and habitat. Advice on finding insects to draw and paint, including how to raise your own insect models; Guide to the anatomy and life cycles of the insect for the artist; Step-by-step demonstrations of drawings, looking at perspective, tonal values and mark-making techniques; Examples of watercolour and oil paintings representing insects in precise, scientific renditions through to more creative interpretations; Introduction to other uses of insect illustration, including printmaking, sculpture, leather and glass; Illustrated with examples and insights from leading artists. A beautiful and inspiring guide to drawing and painting insects, of inspiration to botanical artists, natural historians, wildlife artists and biologists. Gives advice on finding insects to draw and paint, understanding their structure, appreciating their behaviour, movement, colour, habitat and much more. Superbly illustrated with examples and insights from leading artists - 541 colour illustrations in total. Andrew Tyzack is a graduate from the Royal College of Art and is well known for his painting of beekeepers and engravings of bees.

Author : William Kirby,William SPENCE (F.L.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1823
Category : Entomology
ISBN : BL:A0023735104

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An Introduction to Entomology; Or, Elements of the Natural History of Insects by William Kirby,William SPENCE (F.L.S.) Pdf

Author : David A. Grimaldi
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691243108

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The Complete Insect by David A. Grimaldi Pdf

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the world’s most extraordinary animals With an astounding 3.5 million species occupying virtually every habitat on Earth, insects are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, from the humble bee to the agile praying mantis. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of insects, The Complete Insect explores all aspects of the natural history of these remarkable creatures, providing a close-up look at their fascinating anatomy, physiology, evolution, ecology, behavior, and more. It features hundreds of stunning color photographs and illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from familiar ants to iridescent jewel beetles. A celebration of the rich complexity of insect life, The Complete Insect is a must-have book for insect enthusiasts and armchair naturalists. An absorbing, wide-ranging, and beautiful exploration of the fascinating natural history of insects Features a wealth of stunning full-color photographs from the field Includes photomicrographs and electron micrographs that offer a rare view of normally invisible structures Examines the complex relationship between humans and insects Integrates physiological adaptations with ecology and behavior

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1014 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1830
Category : England
ISBN : PRNC:32101076889706

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Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CHI:79286229

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The Wide World Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Miss L. M. Budgen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Entomology
ISBN : UCAL:B3272317

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Episodes of Insect Life by Miss L. M. Budgen Pdf

Author : Harland Coultas
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781528767330

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The Beetle and Butterfly Collection - A Guide to Collecting, Arranging and Preserving Insects at Home by Harland Coultas Pdf

“The Beetle and Butterfly Collection” is a classic guide to collecting, arranging, and preserving various insects at home. Written with the amateur in mind, it contains simple, step-by-step instructions that will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest in insect collecting and preservation. Contents include: “Setting-Out and Maintaining Beatles and Butterflies”, “The Parts of a Beetle”, “The Classification”, “Lepidoptera, or Butterflies and Moths”, “Classification of Butterflies”, “The Lepidarium”, “The Outline Sketch of the Insect Orders”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a new, affordable, modern edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Author : Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D00648752A

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Memoirs and Proceedings of the Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society by Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society Pdf