A fascinating look at the worldâs most numerous inhabitantsâwith stunning images from the American Museum of Natural Historyâs Rare Book Collection. âAs aesthetically pleasing as it is informative . . . The images, however, are the stars of this work, which will delight every entomophile who turns its pages.â âPublishers Weekly To date, we have discovered and described or named around 1.1 million insect species, and thousands of new species are added to the ranks every year. It is estimated that there are around five million insect species on Earth, making them the most diverse lineage of all life by far. This magnificent volume from the American Museum of Natural History tells their incredible story. Noted entomologist Michael S. Engel explores insectsâ evolution and diversity; metamorphosis; pests, parasites, and plagues; society and language; camouflage; and pollinationâas well as tales of discovery by intrepid entomologists. More than 180 illustrations from the Rare Book Collection at the Museumâs Research Library reveal the extraordinary world of insects down to their tiniest, most astonishing details, from butterfliesâ iridescent wings to beetlesâ vibrant colors. âEngel explores the identification and classification of insects, along with habitat, habits, and life cycles . . . Even the drawing of a giant cave cockroach (not native to the United States!) is captivating . . . engrossing.â âLibrary Journal
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