An Introduction to Entomology, Vol. 2 of 4 (Classic Reprint): Or Elements of the Natural History of Insects: Or Elements of the Natural History of Insects (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the surprising social lives of insects in this engaging piece from An Introduction to Entomology, Vol. 2. The author shows how small creatures organize themselves in groups that serve many purposes, from companionship to defense and survival.

The discussion focuses on imperfect societies—collections of insects that pair up, travel together, feed, or work toward common goals, without forming a single, lifelong community in one shared home. You’ll see how these groups vary in duration and purpose, and how they differ from full, lifelong colonies.

• Five kinds of imperfect societies, including associations for company, for mating, for migration, for feeding, and for joint tasks.


• Examples of social behavior in beetles, gnats, Ephemerae, and other insects, with vivid observations of how they move, gather, and interact.


• Ingenious defenses and survival tricks, such as sentinels, nocturnal habits, and even the use of silk and other materials to protect young and shelters.


• Notes on memory and recognition in insects, and how past experiences shape future choices and movements.

Ideal for readers of natural history who enjoy concrete, observational detail about the world of insects and the wonder of social life in the animal kingdom.

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