ISBN: 9780282144845 - insect life, vol. 5: devoted to the economy and life-habits of insects, especially in their relations to agriculture (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book gathers a period of entomological content from the journal 'Insect Life', written in the late 19th century and edited by the famous entomologist, C.V Riley. Volume 5, number 1, of the journal features select content from the year 1892. Notable inclusions are articles concerning the impact of irrigation on harmful insects, the discovery of a new species of sawfly that feeds on the leaves of sweet potato, and a new herbaria pest that is damaging museum collections. The authors also discuss new discoveries and the latest understanding of species such as the red and black scales, the boll worm, and the pear tree psylla. This book is a valuable resource for entomologists, historians of science, and anyone interested in the development of our understanding of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…