Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-288) and index.
Contents
Foreword, by Dr. May R. Berenbaum -- Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- Bug basics -- Bugs that are not insects -- Fossilized insects -- Insect bodies: Outside -- Insect bodies: Inside -- Insect diversity -- Growth and metamorphosis -- Finding a mate and mating -- Caring for offspring -- Insect behavior -- Social insects -- Eaters of insects -- Escaping from predators -- Beneficial insects -- Insects that people eat -- Pest insects -- Controlling pests -- Downside of insecticides -- More interesting insect info -- References -- Index.
Summary
Fascinating to some, downright disgusting to others, there's no doubt that creepy crawly insects cause strong reactions from most humans. "The Handy Bug Answer Book" offers easily understood answers to approximately 1,200 common and uncommon bug and insect-related questions.