The Anatomy of Insects and Spiders: Over 600 Exquisite Forms

The Anatomy of Insects and Spiders: Over 600 Exquisite Forms
ISBN-10
0811839834
ISBN-13
9780811839839
Category
Nature
Pages
288
Language
English
Published
2003-02
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Authors
Claire Beverley, David Ponsonby

Description

The gossamer wings of a dragonfly, the scarlet carapace of the lady beetle, the spectacular shape of the hawkmoth. The insect world teems with exotic forms and inspired renowned devotion in illustrators of the late 19th century. In a volume as jewel-like as its subject, The Anatomy of Insects & Spiders presents page after page of select engravings, woodcuts, and drawings from the Victorian era, the golden age of insect illustration. Meticulously rendered, they are paired with observations from early naturalists. The notes may describe the classification of the insect, how its body is constructed, its behavior and preferences, or its habitat. Arranged by insect type and covering all the families from bees and moths to ants and flies, The Anatomy of Insects & Spiders reveals detail that is normally seen only under a microscope. A natural for admirers of insect society, this charming volume is both a distinctive introduction and lively armchair companion.

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