Wild Bees, Wasps and Ants and Other Stinging Insects by Edward Saunders
"WILD BEES, WASPS AND ANTS AND OTHER STINGING INSECTS" by Edward Saunders is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work is focused on the stinging insects known as Hymenoptera aculeata, exploring various species of wild bees, wasps, and ants found predominantly in Britain. The book aims to educate the general public about the diverse habitats and behaviors of these insects, which are often overlooked outside the familiar hivebee and common wasp. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the Hymenoptera, emphasizing the significance of these insects in the ecosystem. Saunders mentions that most people are only familiar with a handful of common species and aims to shed light on the broader variety, with over 400 species in Britain alone. He discusses the distinction between solitary and social insects, detailing their nesting habits and life cycles. The preface invites nature enthusiasts to observe and appreciate these creatures, encouraging readers to engage with the fascinating world of stinging insects and their complex behaviors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Saunders, Edward, 1848-1910 |
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| Illustrator | Saunders, Constance A. |
| Title | Wild Bees, Wasps and Ants and Other Stinging Insects |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Bees |
| Subject | Wasps |
| Subject | Ants |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33874 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 221 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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