Insectpedia

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This A-Z treasury is a delightful exploration for insect enthusiasts, offering a wealth of information about the insect world while encouraging personal discoveries. With entries covering topics from murder hornets to the "insect apocalypse," and featuring pioneering entomologists like Margaret James Strickland Collins and Douglas Tallamy, this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia dispels common myths and presents new perspectives on our vital relationships with insects. It celebrates the rich history of entomology, underscores our reliance on insects for food and ecosystem services, and clarifies various entomological terms. Guided by Eric Eaton, readers will journey globally, encountering African Toktokkies and Australian beer bottle beetles, and observing the unique practice of cricket fighting in Asia. Profiles of key figures in entomology provide insights into the curious minds behind this expansive scientific field. The book's compact size makes it an ideal travel companion for any entomological adventure. With captivating illustrations by Amy Jean Porter, this engaging blend of facts and folklore will inspire anyone who appreciates the wonders of nature.