Wild Bees, Wasps and Ants and Other Stinging Insects
By Edward Saunders
Length1h 57m
About this audiobook
Edward Saunders' *Wild Bees, Wasps and Ants and Other Stinging Insects* is a comprehensive entomological exploration that delves deep into the fascinating world of hymenopterans. With meticulous attention to detail and a lyrical prose style, Saunders navigates through the behavioral patterns, ecological significance, and identification of various stinging insects. Drawing upon the broader context of late 19th-century natural history, the work embodies the era's burgeoning curiosity about the natural sciences, reflecting both the rigor and romanticism of Victorian exploration. A prominent entomologist of his time, Edward Saunders was profoundly influenced by the prevailing scientific debates regarding evolution and taxonomy. His extensive fieldwork and meticulous observations granted him a unique perspective on the intricate relationships between insects and their environments. This passion for the natural world, coupled with his academic grounding from notable institutions, positioned him to contribute significantly to entomology and foster public appreciation for the often-overlooked insect kingdom. This book is highly recommended for anyone fascinated by entomology, ecology, or the natural world in general. Saunders' blend of scholarly insight and accessible writing makes the text both informative and engaging, inviting readers to appreciate the crucial roles that these stinging insects play within our ecosystems.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length1 hr 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 10, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE SOCIAL GROUPS
2THE ANTS
3THE SOCIAL WASPS
4THE HUMBLE BEES
5THE BEES WITH BIFID TONGUES
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6THE BEES WITH POINTED TONGUES
7LEAF-CUTTING BEES
8OSMIA AND ITS HABITS
9A COLONY OF ANTHOPHORA
10BEES AND POLLEN-COLLECTING
11ON BEES' TONGUES, AND HOW THEY SUCK HONEY
12A DREADFUL PARASITE
13AMONGST THE BEES AT WORK
14ANTS, THEIR GUESTS AND THEIR LODGERS
15HOW CAN AN "ACULEATE" BE RECOGNIZED?
16MALES AND FEMALES
17THE VAGARIES OF COLOUR AND STRUCTURE IN THE SEXES
18THE DISTRIBUTION, RARITY, OR ABUNDANCE OF VARIOUS SPECIES
19ON BEES' WINGS
20ON BREEDING ACULEATES, ETC.
21ON COLOUR
22THE DEVELOPMENT OF INSECTS FROM THE EGG
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