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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
The Hunting Wasps
$aUnited Kingdom :$bHodder and Stoughton,$c1916.
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"The Hunting Wasps" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. It offers a detailed exploration of the behaviors and instincts of various species of hunting wasps, particularly focusing on their predatory techniques and the fascinating ways they care for their young. Through meticulous observations, Fabre sheds light on the complex relationships between wasps and their prey, offering insights into insect life and instincts. The beginning of this work introduces Fabre's motivation and passion for entomology, sparked by the writings of Léon Dufour, a prominent entomologist. In the opening chapters, Fabre recounts his early fascination with insects and dives into the detailed and methodical hunting practices of wasps such as the Cerceris—showing how they capture, paralyze, and store their prey for their larvae. Fabre's narrative reveals not only the intelligence of these creatures but also their incredible ability to select and prepare food with an instinct that appears almost scientific, explaining the behavior of the wasps and the significance of their actions in a broader ecological context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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