Libros de Insectos, página 3 de 17

Las mariposas (Ropalóceros) y las falenas o polillas (Heteróceros) constituyen el Orden de los Lepidópteros, así llamados porque tienen las alas recubiertas de escamas. Las mariposas se separan de las polillas principalmente porque tienen las antenas en forma de maza. La Comunidad de Calatayud posee una gran riqueza y variedad de mariposas. Hasta la fecha están censadas 102 de las 231 especies conocidas en la Península Ibérica, lo que supone el 44,16%. Enclavada entre la Sierra del Moncayo, la Depresión del Ebro y la Cordillera Ibérica, presenta amplia variedad de hábitats que hacen posible esta riqueza, aunque desgraciadamente en los últimos años algunas especies se han extinguido y otras se encuentran en inminente peligro.

The ideal portable companion the world renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material

The ideal portable companion the world renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material

A fully revised comprehensive photographic field guide to the dragonflies of Britain and IrelandBritain s Dragonflies is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Great Britain and Ireland Written by two of Britain s foremost Dragonfly experts this fully revised and updated fourth edition features

A fascinating look at the insect world found in one field in France and how important that world is to all of us from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller A Sting in the Tale In 2003 Dave Goulson bought a derelict farm in the heart of rural France together with 33 acres of surrounding meadow

An ecologist and biology professor explores the hidden rules of nature using his moth trap in this fascinating and enchanting book for fans of ENTANGLED LIFE

In this deeply personal and lyrical book (Publishers Weekly) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Horse, Wendy Williams explores the lives of one of the worlds most resilient creaturesthe butterflyshedding light on the role that they play in our ecosystem and in our human lives.[A] glorious and exuberant celebration of these biological flying machinesWilliams takes us on a humorous and beautifully crafted journey (The Washington Post). From butterfly gardens to zoo exhibits, these flying flowers are one of the few insects weve encouraged to infiltrate our lives. Yet, what has drawn us to these creatures in the first place? And what are their lives really like? In this entertaining look at the worlds favorite insect (Booklist, starred review), New York Times bestselling author and science journalist Wendy Williams reveals the inner lives of these delicate creatures, who are far more intelligent and tougher than we give them credit for.Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico. Other species have learned how to fool ants into taking care of them. Butterflies scales are inspiring researchers to create new life-saving medical technology. Williams takes readers to butterfly habitats across the globe and introduces us to not only various species, but digs deeply into the lives of both butterflies and [the] scientists (Science magazine) who have spent decades studying them.Coupled with years of research and knowledge gained from experts in the field, this accessible butterfly biography explores the ancient partnership between these special creatures and humans, and why they continue to fascinate us today.

How do bees communicate What does a beekeeper do Did you know that Napoleon loved bees Who survived being stung by 2 443 bees This book answers all these questions and many more tracking the history of bees from the time of the dinosaurs to their current plight

A reference guide to fascinating insects from around the world including some newly discovered species illustrated with vivid and highly magnified colour photographs

Includes photographs of workers of all 61 ant species of Britain and Ireland together with comprehensive keys to workers queens and males There are quick check keys to workers and nests and distribution maps An account of ant biology and ecology is supplemented by many action photographs

Sinopsis: OBSERVAR MARIPOSAS nos acerca a la asombrosa vida privada de los lepidópteros para mostrar la biología, el comportamiento, la evolución, la ecología y las relaciones con el hombre de estos delicados y enigmaticos insectos. En esta obra el lector

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Richly illustrated stories of fascinating insects from across the globe in 366 daily entries In this beautifully produced collection nature experts Gail Ashton and Dominic Couzens tell the stories of hundreds of insects with information about behaviour migration and protection mechanisms as well as their involvement in folklore history literature and more Learn the scientific name for each bug and why they are important while reading what both poets and scientists have recorded about them over the years Discover the story of the gnat whose wings beat at 1000 times a second the glowworm who has captured the power of light and the sacred scarab beetle worshipped in Egypt thousands of years ago Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art showcasing the colours textures and strange and unique features of these fascinating creatures this collection is a celebration of insects and their special place in our ecosystems and culture

b Bees are a fascinating and indispensable group of insects but many species are in decline and efforts to help determine distributions and changes in abundance have to date been compromised by a serious lack of identification resources b This book is from author Steven Falk who is a professional naturalist and conservationist with over forty years experience of working with bees It is a comprehensive introduction to bee classification ecology field techniques and recording a full glossary and information on how to separate the sexes and distinguish bees from other insects Also included are introductions to families and genera describing key characters and life histories as well as detailed species descriptions covering field and microscopic characters similar species variants flight season habitat flowers visited nesting habits status & distribution and parasites & associates A series of innovative illustrated keys to genera and species are designed to guide the user step by step through the identification process The book is illustrated with over 1 000 colour and black and white artworks by Richard Lewington one of Europe s leading insect artists It also includes stunning photographs of living insects as seen in the wild and 234 up to date di