Natural History

Wasp

Name: Wasp
Brand: Reaktion Books
SKU: 9781789141610
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ISBN: 9781789141610

Contributor(s): Richard Jones Author Format: Paperback

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ISBN	9781789141610
Publisher	Reaktion Books
Language	English
MRP	£14.95 GBP
Page count	208

Fear and fascination set wasps apart from other insects. Despite their iconic form and distinctive colours, they are surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. Often portrayed in cartoon-like stereotypes bordering on sad parody, wasps have an unwelcome and undeserved reputation for aggressiveness bordering on vindictive spite. This mistrust is deep-seated in a human history that has awarded commercial and spiritual value to other insects, such as bees, but has failed to recognize any worth in wasps. Leading entomologist Richard Jones redresses the balance in this enlightening and entertaining guide to the natural and cultural history of these powerful carnivores. Jones delves into their complex nesting and colony behaviour, their unique caste system and their major role at the centre of many food webs. Drawing on up-to-date scientific concepts and featuring many striking colour illustrations, Jones successfully shows exactly why wasps are worthy of greater understanding and appreciation.

Wasp

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Richard Jones Author

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