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Title: Wild Bees, Wasps and Ants and Other Stinging Insects
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Summary: "WILD BEES, WASPS AND ANTS AND OTHER STINGING INSECTS" by Edward Saunders is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work is focused on the stinging insects known as Hymenoptera aculeata, exploring various species of wild bees, wasps, and ants found predominantly in Britain. The book aims to educate the general public about the diverse habitats and behaviors of these insects, which are often overlooked outside the familiar hive bee and common wasp. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the Hymenoptera, emphasizing the significance of these insects in the ecosystem. Saunders mentions that most people are only familiar with a handful of common species and aims to shed light on the broader variety, with over 400 species in Britain alone. He discusses the distinction between solitary and social insects, detailing their nesting habits and life cycles. The preface invites nature enthusiasts to observe and appreciate these creatures, encouraging readers to engage with the fascinating world of stinging insects and their complex behaviors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Saunders, Edward, 1848-1910
Illustrator: Saunders, Constance A.
EBook No.: 33874
Published: Oct 18, 2010
Downloads: 567
Language: English
Subject: Bees
Subject: Wasps
Subject: Ants
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Wild Bees, Wasps and Ants and Other Stinging Insects
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "WILD BEES, WASPS AND ANTS AND OTHER STINGING INSECTS" by Edward Saunders is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work is focused on the stinging insects known as Hymenoptera aculeata, exploring various species of wild bees, wasps, and ants found predominantly in Britain. The book aims to educate the general public about the diverse habitats and behaviors of these insects, which are often overlooked outside the familiar hive bee and common wasp. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the Hymenoptera, emphasizing the significance of these insects in the ecosystem. Saunders mentions that most people are only familiar with a handful of common species and aims to shed light on the broader variety, with over 400 species in Britain alone. He discusses the distinction between solitary and social insects, detailing their nesting habits and life cycles. The preface invites nature enthusiasts to observe and appreciate these creatures, encouraging readers to engage with the fascinating world of stinging insects and their complex behaviors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Saunders, Edward, 1848-1910
Illustrator: Saunders, Constance A.
EBook No.: 33874
Published: Oct 18, 2010
Downloads: 567
Language: English
Subject: Bees
Subject: Wasps
Subject: Ants
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.