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This book provides a simple and accessible introduction to the natural history of insects, written with the intention of harmonising both entertainment and instruction. The author, a respected entomologist, collates historical accounts of insect behaviour from texts of renowned authors in the discipline to provide a comprehensive record of insect life cycles, examining the egg, larva, pupa, and imago stages of development. Alongside these accounts are principles of insect preservation and a guide to insect classification. The book situates insects within their historical and scientific contexts, elucidating their importance in ecosystems and for human societies. The author's profound knowledge enables them to provide insights into the lives of insects that are certain to fascinate both amateur naturalists and established entomologists.
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Edward Newman is Academic Associate in the Peace and Governance Program of the United Nations University.
Oliver P. Richmond is Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at the University of St. Andrews.
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