Practical Entomologist

by Rick Imes

From exploring the basic principles of entomology to starting a collection, The Practical Entomologist is the perfect introduction to the world of insects.
Beginning with the basics, the text describes what characterizes an insect, including anatomy and the life cycle. It takes an order-by-order look at insects, explaining how each group differs from another and why certain types of insects have been classified together.
The book shows you not only what to look for but how and where to look for it -- from capturing and keeping live insects to ways of making a collection and taking photographs. Tips on keeping a field notebook are also included.
Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is a valuable reference tool for nature enthusiasts.

Genres: Science, Nature, Nonfiction, Biology, Animals, Reference

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1992

Reviews

[Charlotte Beauvoisin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent entry level book or - for people like me - a reminder of what I learned at school, plus more besides. I live on the edge of Kibale National Park in Uganda. I’ve found the ID charts very useful for researching lepidoptera, coleoptera and Hymenoptera.

[Seth Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful.

[Kipahni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully simple introduction into the world of insects.
I got this book on a whim because I was feeling very homeschool-ish and wanted to someday own my very own couriousity cabinet. So I have decided to try and collect some specimens for the cabinet.
This book not only gives you knowledge of bugs but also gives a practical how to guide in capturing, pinning, displaying and observing.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

When our son became fascinated with bugs, we gave him this book. Excellent reference for kids and adults. We still use it even after our son is grown and no longer really interested in bugs.

[Eileen]

Rick Imes is quite the character, and bugs are kind of cool.