Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect

The ultimate visual journey into the beautiful and complex world of wasps Wasps are far more diverse...
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Author: Eric R. Eaton
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect by Eaton, Eric R.

Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect

Dhs. 172.68

Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect

Dhs. 172.68
Author: Eric R. Eaton
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

The ultimate visual journey into the beautiful and complex world of wasps

Wasps are far more diverse than the familiar yellowjackets and hornets that harass picnickers and build nests under the eaves of our homes. These amazing, mostly solitary creatures thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth, and their influence on our lives is overwhelmingly beneficial. Wasps are agents of pest control in agriculture and gardens. They are subjects of study in medicine, engineering, and other important fields. Wasps pollinate flowers, engage in symbiotic relationships with other organisms, and create architectural masterpieces in the form of their nests. This richly illustrated book introduces you to some of the most spectacular members of the wasp realm, colorful in both appearance and lifestyle. From minute fairyflies to gargantuan tarantula hawks, wasps exploit almost every niche on the planet. So successful are they at survival that other organisms emulate their appearance and behavior. The sting is the least reason to respect wasps and, as you will see, no reason to loathe them, either. Written by a leading authority on these remarkable insects, Wasps reveals a world of staggering variety and endless fascination.
  • Packed with more than 150 incredible color photos
  • Includes a wealth of eye-popping infographics
  • Provides comprehensive treatments of most wasp families
  • Describes wasp species from all corners of the world
  • Covers wasp evolution, ecology, physiology, diversity, and behavior
  • Highlights the positive relationships wasps share with humans and the environment


Author: Eric R. Eaton
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 03/09/2021
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.30w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780691211428

About the Author
Eric R. Eaton is a writer, editor, and consultant who has worked as an entomologist for several leading institutions, including the Smithsonian and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. He is the lead author of the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America and the coauthor of Insects Did It First. He runs the blogs Bug Eric and Sense of Misplaced. Twitter @BugEric

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