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Book Katydids and Bush crickets

Download or read book Katydids and Bush crickets written by Darryl T. Gwynne and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Field Guide to Grasshoppers  Katydids  and Crickets of the United States

Download or read book Field Guide to Grasshoppers Katydids and Crickets of the United States written by John L. Capinera and published by Comstock Publishing Associates. This book was released on 2004 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black-and-white drawings highlight distinguishing characteristics of some of the more difficult-to-identify species. Sonograms provide a graphic representation of the insects' distinctive sounds."

Book A Guide to the Katydids of Australia

Download or read book A Guide to the Katydids of Australia written by David Rentz and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010-06-09 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katydids are among the most commonly seen Australian insects. They range in size from about 5 mm to well over 90 mm and occur in many habitats all over Australia. Katydids are masters of deception, imitating twigs, bark, leaves and stems, as well as other insects. A few are brightly coloured and are distasteful to predators. They continue to be research subjects in many university curricula, where students study their behaviour, acoustical physiology and ecology. A Guide to the Katydids of Australia explores this diverse group of insects from the family Tettigoniidae, which comprises more than 1000 species in Australia, including Norfolk and Lord Howe islands. It highlights their relationships to plants, humans and the environment, and includes colour photographs of many species. 2011 Whitley Award Commendation for Field Guide.

Book Crickets and Katydids  Concerts and Solos

Download or read book Crickets and Katydids Concerts and Solos written by Vincent Gaston Dethier and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Mount Washington to the salt marshes of Cape Cod, a chorus of insects chirrups and peeps and rustles away the golden hours of summer and fall. In Crickets and Katydids, Vincent G. Dethier invites us to share in the pleasure offered by these tiny musicians in our midst. A companion volume to G. W. Pierce's 1948 classic Songs of Insects this book introduces amateur naturalism and lovers of nature to some of the more common singing crickets, locusts, and grasshoppers of the northeastern United States. Dethier emphasizes the "world" of these insects and their place in it. He presents us with a captivating glimpse of the ecology of the singing Orthoptera, the conditions under which they are studied, and the people who have studied them. For those who wish to delve more deeply into the classification, structure, and habits of particular species, Dethier includes keys for identification of insects and their songs, as well as a table of seasonal distribution. His graceful text is adorned with fine drawings of insects by Abigail Rorer. Though always softly with us, the insect's timeless song is only vaguely known and little understood. Bringing a natural historian's appreciation to this mysterious facet of nature, Crickets and Katydids, Concerts and Solos will be a source of instruction and delight, an enhancement of the pleasure and fascination afforded by the natural world in miniature.

Book Rhythms of Insect Evolution

Download or read book Rhythms of Insect Evolution written by Dong Ren and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 1589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documents morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, evolutionary changes, and interactions of 23 orders of insects from the Middle Jurassic and Early Cretaceous faunas in Northern China This book showcases 23 different orders of insect fossils from the Mid Mesozoic period (165 to 125 Ma) that were discovered in Northeastern China. It covers not only their taxonomy and morphology, but also their potential implications on natural sciences, such as phylogeny, function, interaction, evolution, and ecology. It covers fossil sites; paleogeology; co-existing animals and plants in well-balanced eco-systems; insects in the spotlight; morphological evolution and functional development; and interactions of insects with co-existing plants, vertebrates, and other insects. The book also includes many elegant and beautiful photographs, line drawings, and 3-D reconstructions of fossilized and extant insects. Rhythms of Insect Evolution: Evidence from the Jurassic and Cretaceous in Northern China features chapter coverage of such insects as the: Ephemeroptera; Odonata; Blattaria; Isoptera; Orthoptera; Notoptera; Dermaptera; Chresmodidae; Phasmatodea; Plecoptera; Psocoptera; Homoptera; Heteroptera; Megaloptera; Raphidioptera; Neuroptera; Coleoptera; Hymenoptera Diptera; Mecoptera; Siphonaptera; Trichoptera and Lepidoptera. Combines academic natural science, popular science, and artistic presentation to illustrate rhythms of evolution for fossil insects from the Mid Mesozoic of Northern China Documents morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, and evolutionary changes of 23 orders of insects from the Middle Jurassic and Early Cretaceous faunas in Northern China Presents interactions of insects with plants, vertebrates, and other insects based on well-preserved fossil evidence Uses photos of extant insects and plants, fossil and amber specimens, line drawings, and 3-D computer-generated reconstruction artworks to give readers clear and enjoyable impressions of the scientific findings Introduces insect-related stories from western and Chinese culture in text or sidebars to give global readers broader exposures Rhythms of Insect Evolution: Evidence from the Jurassic and Cretaceous in Northern China will appeal to entomologists, evolutionists, paleontologists, paleoecologists, and natural scientists.

Book Grasshoppers and Their Relatives

Download or read book Grasshoppers and Their Relatives written by World Book and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do grasshoppers eat? How do grasshoppers make music? How big can a locust swarm get? Read this book to find out!

Book The Songs of Insects

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lang Elliott
  • Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 258 pages

Download or read book The Songs of Insects written by Lang Elliott and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Songs of Insects is a celebration of the chirps, trills, and scrapes of seventy-seven common species of crickets, katydids, locusts, and cicadas native to eastern and central North America. The photographs in this book will surprise and delight all who behold them. Many of the insects' colors are brilliant and jewellike, and they are displayed beautifully here. This book and accompanying CD provide a unique doorway to enjoyment of the insect concerts and solos that dominate our natural soundscape during the summer and autumn. The text includes information on the natural history of insects, identification tips, and an appreciation of insect song. A seventy-minute audio CD features high-quality recordings of the songs of all species, track-keyed to the information presented in the text.

Book Guide to Night singing Insects of the Northeast

Download or read book Guide to Night singing Insects of the Northeast written by John Himmelman and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crickets, katydids, shieldbacks, coneheads, trigs, and angle-wings across the northeastern United States Full-color illustrations depict each insect in extraordinary detail Enclosed audio CD features songs and calls The mysteries behind the musical chirps, buzzes, and songs of the night are revealed in this guide to night-singing insects. Includes in-depth information on the three main families of these insects-the katydids, mole crickets, and true crickets-as well as full-color illustrations showing the unique features of each species. Readers will learn where to find each species, what colors and physical attributes are important, how species compare with one another, and how various sounds can help identify a particular insect. Complete with an audio guide and CD, this package is the only resource readers will need to study these small yet amazing insects of the night.

Book Cricket Radio

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Himmelman
  • Publisher : Harvard University Press
  • Release : 2011-07-15
  • ISBN : 0674061020
  • Pages : 270 pages

Download or read book Cricket Radio written by John Himmelman and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when night-singing insects have slipped beyond our notice—indeed, are more likely to be heard as NatureSounds than in a backyard—John Himmelman seeks to reconnect us to creatures whose songs form a part of our own natural history. On warm summer evenings, night-singing insects produce a whirring, chirping soundscape—a calming aural tapestry celebrated by poets and naturalists for millennia. But “cricket radio” is not broadcast for the easy-listening pleasure of humans. The nocturnal songs of insects are lures and warnings, full of risks and rewards for these tiny competitive performers. What moves crickets and katydids to sing, how they produce their distinctive sounds, how they hear the songs of others, and how they vary cadence, volume, and pitch to attract potential mates, warn off competitors, and evade predators is part of the engaging story Cricket Radio tells. Himmelman’s narrative weaves together his personal experiences as an amateur naturalist in search of crickets and katydids with the stories of scientists who study these insects professionally. He also offers instructions for bringing a few of the little singers into our homes and gardens. We can, Himmelman suggests, be reawakened to these night songs that have meant so much to the human psyche. The online insect calls that accompany this colorfully illustrated narrative provide a bridge of sound to our past and to our vital connection with other species.

Book Katydid

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mike Shoulders
  • Publisher : Cherry Lake
  • Release : 2015-08-01
  • ISBN : 1633627721
  • Pages : 24 pages

Download or read book Katydid written by Mike Shoulders and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bugs and insects have always fascinated children. This book in the Creepy Crawly Critters series introduces young readers to katydids. Readers can discover physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and more.

Book Grasshopper Country

    Book Details:
  • Author : David C. Rentz
  • Publisher : UNSW Press
  • Release : 1996
  • ISBN : 9780868400631
  • Pages : 400 pages

Download or read book Grasshopper Country written by David C. Rentz and published by UNSW Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides complete coverage of the classification, biology and ecology of Australian orthopteroid insects. It discusses identifying features, collecting techniques, culture methods and preservation techniques. It also includes sounds from over 130 species.

Book The Orthoptera of Michigan

Download or read book The Orthoptera of Michigan written by Roger G. Bland and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the general biology of the order and each of the seven families of Orthoptera in Michigan and provides fully illustrated keys to family and species.

Book Katydids

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jason Cooper
  • Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
  • Release : 2005-08-01
  • ISBN : 1612365078
  • Pages : 24 pages

Download or read book Katydids written by Jason Cooper and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover How Katydids Got That Name, That There Are Hundreds Of Different Kinds With Varied Colors And Body Length, What They Eat, And How They Reproduce.

Book The Fiddlehoppers

    Book Details:
  • Author : Phyllis J. Perry
  • Publisher : Franklin Watts
  • Release : 1995
  • ISBN : 9780531202098
  • Pages : 63 pages

Download or read book The Fiddlehoppers written by Phyllis J. Perry and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 1995 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses crickets and grasshoppers, including katydids and locusts, all insects that are known for their sounds and their hopping abilities.

Book Katydids

    Book Details:
  • Author : Barbara Ford
  • Publisher : Julian Messner
  • Release : 1976-01-01
  • ISBN : 9780671328146
  • Pages : 96 pages

Download or read book Katydids written by Barbara Ford and published by Julian Messner. This book was released on 1976-01-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics and life cycle of various members of the katydid family.

Book The Smaller Majority

    Book Details:
  • Author : Piotr Naskrecki
  • Publisher : Harvard University Press
  • Release : 2005
  • ISBN : 9780674019157
  • Pages : 296 pages

Download or read book The Smaller Majority written by Piotr Naskrecki and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People Saving Their Trees in Hurricane Sandy will raise funds for charities to plant trees in stricken areas. Read inspiring, heartfelt, and heroic stories from people who used the Tree Whispering Storm Prep Whispers to help their trees survive Hurricane Sandy and to empower themselves in the face of disaster.