The Natural History of Insects: A Guide to the World of Arthropods, Covering Many Insects Orders, Including Beetles, Flies, Stick Insects, Dragonflies, Ants and Wasps, as Well as Microscopic Creatures

This title offers a guide to the world of arthropods, covering many insect orders, including beetles, flies, stick insects, dragonflies, ants and wasps, as well as microscopic creatures.It provides a fascinating overview of insects and spiders, including their habitats and classification, all shown in over 195 beautiful photographs and illustrations.All aspects of insect life are covered, such as the way insects defend themselves and how they are able to jump, leap and fly.It describes cryptic coloration, and the way insects can use camouflage to blend into their background and escape attack from predators.It offers various methods of feeding are discussed, from biting and chewing to lapping, sucking, piercing and filter feeding, according to their different mouthparts.It outlines their useful role in pollination of crops, production of honey, and removing insect pests.In the arthropoda phylum, insects are one of the most successful species, and spiders are one of the largest groups.Th