Project Gutenberg 2021-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 181 Fabre, Jean-Henri 1823 1915 Fabre, Jean Henri Casimir Fabre, Henri Fabre, J. Henri Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander 1865 1921 Mattos, Alexander Teixeira de De Mattos, Alexander Teixeira Mattos, Alexander Teixera de Mattos, Alexander Teixeria de Mattos, Alexander Louis Teixeira de 19010532 The Mason-Wasps Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Mason-Wasps" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the behavior and architecture of various types of wasps, particularly focusing on the Mason-wasps and their nesting habits. It aims to provide insights into their instinctual behavior and architectural prowess, blending entomology with natural history." The opening of "The Mason-Wasps" introduces readers to the Eumenes, a type of Mason-wasp known for its striking black and yellow appearance and remarkable building skills. Fabre describes these wasps' architectural talents, particularly their adeptness in constructing intricate nests using materials like dust and saliva. The narrative begins with a thorough examination of the different species of Eumenes, detailing their solitary habits, prey selection, and the specific habitats they prefer. Fabre’s meticulous observations set the stage for a deeper exploration of the intricacies of wasp behavior and the fascinating relationship between instinct and survival strategies in these remarkable insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Wasps QL Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 528138 2025-07-26T11:17:17.919684 text/html 486204 2024-10-18T17:28:34 text/html 503804 2025-07-26T11:17:30.343635 application/epub+zip 502542 2025-07-26T11:17:21.730621 application/epub+zip 252540 2025-07-26T11:17:19.960652 application/epub+zip 775187 2025-07-26T11:17:36.141536 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 725686 2025-07-26T11:17:28.447578 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369750 2022-09-30T05:03:18.582075 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 394533 2025-07-26T11:17:16.344661 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 374587 2024-10-18T17:28:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17336 2025-07-26T11:17:37.387530 application/rdf+xml 11590 2025-07-26T11:17:20.134626 image/jpeg 2211 2025-07-26T11:17:20.047624 image/jpeg 450901 2025-07-26T11:17:17.964618 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia