British Bees / An Introduction into the Studies of the Natural History and Economy of the Bees Indigenous to the British Isles

Name: British Bees / An Introduction into the Studies of the Natural History and Economy of the Bees Indigenous to the British Isles
Author: William Edward Shuckard

By William Edward Shuckard

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A comprehensive natural-history manual surveys the bees native to the British Isles, opening with their ecological roles and a practical division between social and solitary species. It follows insect development from egg through larva, pupa, and imago, outlines geographic distribution, and sketches prominent foreign genera for comparison. Sections cover parasites and predators, principles of scientific classification, and methods for cultivating bees, then present an arrangement of families and genera with identification tables and facile keys. Detailed genus accounts list native species, describe habits and economy, and are supplemented by plates and practical notes for collectors and naturalists.

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William Edward Shuckard

William Edward Shuckard was a notable figure in the study of entomology, particularly recognized for his contributions to the understanding of bees in the British Isles. His key work, "British Bees / An Introduction into the Studies of the Natural History and Economy of the Bees Indigenous to the British Isles," serves as an important resource for both amateur and professional apiarists. Through his detailed observations and insights, Shuckard helped to illuminate the natural history and ecological significance of native bee species, contributing to the broader field of natural history in the 19th century.

British Bees / An Introduction into the Studies of the Natural History and Economy of the Bees Indigenous to the British Isles

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