Encyclopedia of Insects

Hardback  1205pp  ISBN 0125869908      £65.00

A comprehensive, scientific work devoted to all aspects of insects

• Articles are written by internationally recognised experts on the topic
• Over 1200 pages of informative articles arranged alphabetically for easy reference, including 1,700 cross references
• Approximately 3,000 bibliography entries accompany the articles, presenting sources chosen by the authors to provide additional material

The Encyclopedia of Insects is a comprhensive 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. Articles provide definitive facts about all insects from aphids, beetles and butterflies to weevils and yellowjackets.

Insects are beautiful and dreadful, ravenous pests and devestating disease vectors, resilient and resistant to eradication and the source of great benefit and great loss for civilisation. Important for ecosystem health, they have influenced the evolution of other life forms on our planet including humans. Anyone interested in insects, from university professors and researchers to high school students preparing a report, will find the Encyclopedia of Insects an indispensable volume volume for insect information.