9780365760429 - Spotted Apple-Tree Borer (Classic Reprint) de Brooks, Fred Ernest (1 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the spotted apple-tree borer, a cerambycid species closely related to the roundheaded apple-tree borer. The spotted borer primarily targets apple, wild crab apple, and occasionally juneberry and thorn trees. This book describes the borer's impact on host trees and provides a fascinating glimpse into the insect's life cycle, from egg to adult stages, including the duration of each stage. The author details the borer's feeding and mating behaviors, meticulously describing the process of oviposition and the emergence of adult beetles. The author's detailed observations and scientific approach enhance our understanding of the spotted apple-tree borer's biology. This account combines scientific rigor with accessible language, making it a valuable resource for entomologists, arborists, and anyone fascinated by the intricate world of insects. 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.