For Love of Insects.Eisner proposes that every insect harbors at least one fascinating, if not unique, characteristic. In fact, he tells readers that they can probably pick any insect at random and find a surprising attribute in how that creature eats, defends itself, or reproduces. For instance, sawfly sawfly, common name for insects of several families of the order Hymenoptera, which also includes the ants, wasps, and bees. Sawflies are named for the two sawtoothed blades of the female's ovipositor that are used for slitting leaves or stems in order to deposit the larvae Larvae, in Roman religion Larvae: see lemures. eat pine needles and defend themselves by spitting up pine resin. Some caterpillars disguise themselves as flowers by fastening petals to their backs. Eisner has spent his career pursuing this challenge for himself. He chronicles his seemingly comprehensive knowledge by profiling some of the most captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. of creatures imaginable. Detailed photographs show many of these insects in action. His in-depth text and bountiful images will appeal to both novice and accomplished entomologists The following is a list of entomologists, people who have studied insects. Name Born Died Country Speciality John Abbot 1751 1840 United States . Belknap, 2003, 448 p., color/b&w photos/illus., hardcover, $29.95. |
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