Author: Richard E. White & Donald J. Borror
Publisher: HOUGHTON-MIFFLIN CO, Apr 1998
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 0-395-91170-2
Synopsis
Covers structure, habits, & importance of various insect groups. 1,400+ illus; 4.5x7 inches, 448 pgs.
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Detailed descriptions of insect orders, families, and many individual species are illustrated with 1,300 drawings and 142 superb color paintings. Illustrations - which use the unique Peterson Identification System to distinguish one insect from another - include size lines to show the actual length of each insect. A helpful glossary explains the technical terms of insect anatomy.