“This is an excellent resource for beginning entomology students, with clear keys and good descriptions of taxa.” — Ann Ray, Xavier University
“This is an excellent book! The heart of it is the keys. They are easy enough for introductory students while a great resource for advanced students.” — Stephanie Hill, University of Florida
409 pages, $67.95 list
1-57766-684-4
978-1-57766-684-4
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How to Know the Insects
Third Edition
Students of entomology at every level need to be able to identify and classify the insects they study. How to Know the Insects has helped generations of readers learn to do just that. The key to insect orders—the largest section of the book—uses both written text and myriad illustrations to provide identification details down to the family level as well as for common species of each family. In addition, Bland and Jaques provide accounts of insect natural history, the basic biology of each order and of most families, and extensive material in finding, collecting, and preserving insects. The handbook serves as a valuable learning tool or reference for undergraduate and graduate students of entomology, science educators, insect collectors, and anyone interested in the diversity of insects.
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How to Use This Book
How to Collect Insects
How to Preserve and Mount Insects
How to Organize and Maintain an Insect Collection
How to Observe and Rear Insects
Where to Look for Insects
Insect Structure and Development
General References on Insect Biology
Classification and Nomenclature
Key to the Orders of Adult Insects
Subclass Apterygota
Order Protura—Proturans / Order Diplura—Diplurans / Order Collembola—Springtails / Order Thysanura—Bristletails
Subclass Pterygota
Order Ephemeroptera—Mayflies / Order Odonata—Dragonflies and Damselflies / Order Plecoptera—Stoneflies / Order Orthoptera—Grasshoppers, Katydids, and Crickets / Order Phasmida—Walkingsticks / Order Dictyoptera—Cockroaches and Mantids / Order Grylloblattodea—Rock Crawlers or Icebugs / Order Dermaptera—Earwigs / Order Embioptera—Webspinners / Order Isoptera—Termites / Order Zoraptera—Zorapterans / Order Psocoptera—Psocids / Order Mallophaga—Chewing Lice / Order Anoplura—Sucking Lice / Order Thysanoptera—Thrips / Order Hemiptera—True Bugs, Cicadas, Leafhoppers, Planthoppers, Aphids, Scale Insects, and Others / Order Coleoptera—Beetles / Order Strepsiptera—Twistedwinged Parasites / Order Neuroptera—Dobsonflies, Alderflies, Snakeflies, Lacewings, Antlions, Mantispids, and Others / Order Mecoptera—Scorpionflies / Order Trichoptera—Caddisflies / Order Lepidoptera—Butterflies and Moths / Order Diptera—Flies / Order Siphonaptera—Fleas / Order Hymenoptera—Ants, Bees, Sawflies, Wasps, and Allies
How to Collect Insects
How to Preserve and Mount Insects
How to Organize and Maintain an Insect Collection
How to Observe and Rear Insects
Where to Look for Insects
Insect Structure and Development
General References on Insect Biology
Classification and Nomenclature
Key to the Orders of Adult Insects
Subclass Apterygota
Order Protura—Proturans / Order Diplura—Diplurans / Order Collembola—Springtails / Order Thysanura—Bristletails
Subclass Pterygota
Order Ephemeroptera—Mayflies / Order Odonata—Dragonflies and Damselflies / Order Plecoptera—Stoneflies / Order Orthoptera—Grasshoppers, Katydids, and Crickets / Order Phasmida—Walkingsticks / Order Dictyoptera—Cockroaches and Mantids / Order Grylloblattodea—Rock Crawlers or Icebugs / Order Dermaptera—Earwigs / Order Embioptera—Webspinners / Order Isoptera—Termites / Order Zoraptera—Zorapterans / Order Psocoptera—Psocids / Order Mallophaga—Chewing Lice / Order Anoplura—Sucking Lice / Order Thysanoptera—Thrips / Order Hemiptera—True Bugs, Cicadas, Leafhoppers, Planthoppers, Aphids, Scale Insects, and Others / Order Coleoptera—Beetles / Order Strepsiptera—Twistedwinged Parasites / Order Neuroptera—Dobsonflies, Alderflies, Snakeflies, Lacewings, Antlions, Mantispids, and Others / Order Mecoptera—Scorpionflies / Order Trichoptera—Caddisflies / Order Lepidoptera—Butterflies and Moths / Order Diptera—Flies / Order Siphonaptera—Fleas / Order Hymenoptera—Ants, Bees, Sawflies, Wasps, and Allies