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"An illustrated guide to observing, catching and releasing
dragonflies."
Dragonflies are as fascinating as they are beautiful. In this
book readers will learn how to observe them in the wild and have
them hover as close as their nose Dragonflies and their close
relatives, damselflies, have been around longer than dinosaurs and
can be found on all continents except Antarctica. One dragonfly
species makes the longest migration of any insect in the world.
Dragonflies can be found in wetlands, forests, fields and even
backyards. This illustrated guide to dragonflies and damselflies is
packed with all the facts about what they are, what they eat, and
what eats them. Their life cycle is explored, beginning from eggs
that hatch into wingless nymphs that live underwater and breathe
through gills.
With the help of this detailed guide featuring close-up
photographs, readers will learn tips and tricks for how to properly
catch, hold and let a dragonfly go. An identification section
allows the reader to quickly and easily identify the most popular
species and illustrates how each is unique, from darners to
clubtails, spiketails to cruisers, and emeralds to skimmers.
"Good Bug Bad Bug, updated 2nd edition, "is an indispensable
field guide for quickly and easily identifying the most common
invasive and beneficial insects in the garden; plus the best
organic advice on how to attract the good guys and manage the bad
guys - without reaching for the toxic chemicals. Includes
strategies for dealing with the "new bugs in town," those worrisome
strangers that are starting to show up due to climate change (and
some that have just flown in from abroad). Forty-one bugs,
presented in full color on laminated card stock, with concealed
wire binding. Sturdy enough to take into the garden for easy
reference. An attractive gift book for adults and curious kids
alike. The 2nd edition contains a number of color photographs not
seen in the 1st edition and presents three new "bad bugs" to add to
the rogues gallery of insect pests.
Additional "bad bugs" to be found in the 2nd edition:
The Grasshopper- which causes significant damage to the gardens
of North America and can fly for miles.
The Lygus Bug - another significant North American pest, doing
great damage to fruits, berries, vegetables and flowers; especially
prolific in the South.
The Brown Marmoratted Stink Bug - a recent arrival from Asia
that feeds on fruits, vegetables, berries and flowers, and has a
nasty habit of invading our homes.
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Thrips
(Paperback)
William D.J. Kirk; Illustrated by Anthony J. Hopkins
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R614
Discovery Miles 6 140
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Ever been tempted by the thought of trying juicy deep fried
mealworms, proteinrich cricket flower, or swapping your Walkers for
salt and vinegar flavoured grasshoppers? If so then you are not
alone! Over 2 billion people regularly eat insects as part of their
diet, and the world is home to around 1,900 edible insect species.
For adventurous foodies and daring dieters comes the newest way to
save the planet, eat more protein, and tickle taste buds. But this
isn't an insect cookbook. Instead it's an informative field guide:
exploring the origins of insect eating, offering tips on finding
edible bugs and serving up a few delicious ideas of how to eat them
once you've tracked them down! It includes a comprehensive list on
edible insects and where to find them, how to prepare them, their
versatile usage and nutritional value as well as a few recipes. A
bug-eating checklist covering all known edible bugs so readers can
mark off the ones they've eaten and seek out new delicacies
concludes the book. This is a perfect introduction to the weird,
wonderful, and adventurous side of entomophagy.
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