Immature Insects Vol. I - Tapa dura

Sinopsis

Immature Insects, Volumes 1 and 2, edited by Frederick W. Stehr, are excellent sources of information on the biology and ecology of insect families, making these indispensible textbooks. With abundant illustrations, descriptions, and keys, both volumes are also useful as field guides in identifying many common, economically important, or unusual species.

Immature Insects is the only reference that extensively details information necessary to identify immature insects. These books explain the techniques for collecting, rearing, killing, preserving, storing, studying, and shipping insects. Well-illustrated keys are provided for all orders and families.

Immature Insects, Volumes 1 and 2 can be used for an introductory class or as an identification guide for the larvae of all insects. Your students will benefit from these features:

• An introduction that explains how terms are used in the books
• Hundreds of detailed photographs and illustrations
• Explanations of proper killing methods, fixation and preservation techniques, permanent storage, study methods, and shipping procedures
• Keys to orders and families of immature insects, brachypterous and wingless adult insects, and terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates often confused with immature insects
• A complete glossary and extensive index in each volume

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