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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Insects & spiders > General
Great for developing colouring technique.
A loving look at one of the world's most maligned, misunderstood,
and fascinating insectsFamous foe of forestry professionals and
despised spreader of Dutch elm disease, bark beetles have a bad
reputation: the World's Worst Forest Pests. They chew through
timber profits and kill healthy trees, turning forests from carbon
sinks into carbon sources. But entomologist Jiri Hulcr sees more to
these evil weevils than meets the eye, and offers you a closer
look-literally. With science journalist Marc Abrahams, Hulcr offers
a funny and informative introduction to these under-studied and
underappreciated insects. This lively book turns cutting-edge
research into an enjoyable tour through the miniature world of a
charming critter. Vivid macrophotography captures every aspect of
bark beetle life in stunning detail, from their dramatic family
stories and curiously endearing looks to their mating strategies,
and the secret fungus farms where they cultivate their own
"ambrosia." You'll learn how much we don't know about bark
beetles-and what that means for science's attempts to control them
as climate change alters their habitats. Whether you're a scientist
seeking up-to-date pest management strategies or you're just
wondering if your backyard trees are at risk, this book will help
you better understand the latest discoveries in beetle symbioses,
molecular biology, and ecology. But be warned: at the end of this
read you may be filled with affection for these adorable and
astonishing beetles.
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