Wasps - The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect

Name: Wasps - The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect
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This richly illustrated book introduces you to some of the most spectacular members of the wasp realm.... Show more

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Author	Eric R. Eaton
Language	English
ISBN	9780691211428
Publisher	Princeton University Press
Pages	256
Size	156 x 235 mm
Format	Hardcover
Images	colour images and illustrations
Year published	2021

Wasps are far more diverse than the familiar yellowjackets and hornets that harass picnickers and build nests under the eaves of our homes. These amazing, mostly solitary creatures thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth, and their influence on our lives is overwhelmingly beneficial. Wasps are agents of pest control in agriculture and gardens. They are subjects of study in medicine, engineering, and other important fields. Wasps pollinate flowers, engage in symbiotic relationships with other organisms, and create architectural masterpieces in the form of their nests. This richly illustrated book introduces you to some of the most spectacular members of the wasp realm, colorful in both appearance and lifestyle. From minute fairyflies to gargantuan tarantula hawks, wasps exploit almost every niche on the planet. So successful are they at survival that other organisms emulate their appearance and behavior. The sting is the least reason to respect wasps and, as you will see, no reason to loathe them, either. Written by a leading authority on these remarkable insects, Wasps reveals a world of staggering variety and endless fascination.

Packed with more than 150 incredible color photos
Includes a wealth of eye-popping infographics
Provides comprehensive treatments of most wasp families
Describes wasp species from all corners of the world
Covers wasp evolution, ecology, physiology, diversity, and behavior
Highlights the positive relationships wasps share with humans and the environment

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