This is a comprehensive work devoted to all aspects of insects, including their anatomy, physiology, evolution, behaviour, reproduction, ecology and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management.

Awarded Best Reference by the New York Public Library (2004), Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE (2003), and AAP/PSP 2003 Best Single Volume Reference/Sciences by Association of American Publishers' Professional Scholarly Publishing Division, the first edition of Encyclopedia of Insects was acclaimed as the most comprehensive work devoted to insects. Covering

Dive into the world of creepy-crawlies in this Encyclopedia of Insects. Packed with hundreds of bugs, every one is looked at in fascinating detail by natural history expert Jules Howard. From the cutest and most beautiful, to the deadliest and most disgusting, there's something for everyone in this book which

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about insects in this comprehensive encyclopedia

Provides information on all aspects of insects, including their anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management. Includes definitive facts about all insects from aphids, beetles and butterflies to weevils and yellowjackets.