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The Young Collector's Handbook of Ants, Bees, Dragon-flies, Earwigs, Crickets, and Flies / (Hymenoptera, Neuroptera, Orthoptera, Hemiptera, Diptera). cover

The Young Collector's Handbook of Ants, Bees, Dragon-flies, Earwigs, Crickets, and Flies / (Hymenoptera, Neuroptera, Orthoptera, Hemiptera, Diptera).

By W. Harcourt Bath
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Aimed at beginners, the handbook teaches practical, inexpensive methods for collecting and studying five often-neglected insect orders, explaining field techniques for both terrestrial and aquatic capture. It describes distinguishing characters, life cycles, typical habitats, and behaviors of Hymenoptera, Neuroptera, Orthoptera, Hemiptera, and Diptera, and gives clear instructions for killing, setting, mounting, and arranging specimens in a cabinet. The text offers collecting tips such as focusing on particular groups, keeping several examples of each species, seasonal and microhabitat search suggestions, and points to illustrated references for deeper study.

About the Author

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W. Harcourt Bath

W. Harcourt Bath is an author known for his contributions to entomology, particularly through his work, "The Young Collector's Handbook of Ants, Bees, Dragon-flies, Earwigs, Crickets, and Flies." This handbook serves as a practical guide for young enthusiasts and collectors, detailing various insect groups such as Hymenoptera and Diptera. Bath's writing reflects a passion for the natural world and aims to educate readers about the diversity and importance of insects in our ecosystem. His work is a valuable resource for both novice collectors and those interested in the study of entomology.

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