The Hunting Wasps by Jean-Henri Fabre

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Author Fabre, Jean-Henri, 1823-1915
Translator Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921
Title The Hunting Wasps
Original Publication United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton,1916.
Credits Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Hunting Wasps" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. It offers a detailed exploration of the behaviors and instincts of various species of hunting wasps, particularly focusing on their predatory techniques and the fascinating ways they care for their young. Through meticulous observations, Fabre sheds light on the complex relationships between wasps and their prey, offering insights into insect life and instincts. The beginning of this work introduces Fabre's motivation and passion for entomology, sparked by the writings of Léon Dufour, a prominent entomologist. In the opening chapters, Fabre recounts his early fascination with insects and dives into the detailed and methodical hunting practices of wasps such as the Cerceris—showing how they capture, paralyze, and store their prey for their larvae. Fabre's narrative reveals not only the intelligence of these creatures but also their incredible ability to select and prepare food with an instinct that appears almost scientific, explaining the behavior of the wasps and the significance of their actions in a broader ecological context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Wasps
Category Text
EBook-No. 67110
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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