Download or read book Keeping the Praying Mantis written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to be enchanted with an in-depth and up-close view of the most loved of all invertebrates, the praying mantis! Keeping the Praying Mantis is a huge resource designed to give mantis enthusiasts every tool needed for feeding, housing, and rearing these magical (almost mythological) creatures. Details on their biology, relationship with man over the ages, behavior, and captive husbandry will give you a solid foundation for successfully keeping fascinating species from around the world. From ant mimics and unicorn mantids to Devil's flower, orchid, and ghost mantids, there are species to entice every insect hobbyist.

Download or read book Insects written by David B. Rivers and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-04-15 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the intriguing world of insects, from bullet ants to butterflies. Designed as an introduction to the intriguing world of insect biology, this book examines familiar entomological topics in nontraditional ways. Author David B. Rivers gives important concepts relatable context through a pop culture lens, and he covers subjects that are not typical for entomology textbooks, including the impact of insects on the human condition, the sex lives of insects, why insects are phat but not fat, forensic entomology, and the threats that some insects pose to humanity. Each chapter presents clear and concise key concepts, chapter reviews, review questions following Bloom’s taxonomy of learning, web links to videos and other resources, and breakout boxes (called Fly Spots) that capture student interest with unique and entertaining facts related to entomology. Focusing on both traditional and cutting-edge aspects of insect biology and packed with extensive learning resources, Insects covers a wide range of topics suitable for life science majors, as well as non-science students, including: • the positive and negative influences of insects on everyday human life • insect abundance • insect classification (here presented in the context of social media) • insect feeding, communication, defense, and sex • how insects are responding to climate change • forensic entomology • how insects can be used as weapons of war • how insects relate to national security • why insects have wings • how to read pesticide labels

Download or read book Grasshoppers of Britain and Western Europe written by Éric Sardet and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive photographic identification guide to the orthopterans of the region, complete with sounds. This is the first guide to the 261 species of orthopterans – the grasshoppers, crickets and katydids – of Britain and western Europe ever published. Set out in a clear and accessible format and featuring a combination of photographs and illustrations, the book covers identification criteria of all of the main species and subspecies, with detailed photographs of males and females, distribution maps, status, habitat descriptions, oscillograms, advice on where and when to find them, and tips to avoid confusion during the often tricky process of identification. Comprehensive general chapters also cover morphology, ecology and habitat, and assist with research in the field. What makes this work the total package? The book comes with a CD, featuring 222 orthopteran songs. Together, book and CD make this the definitive guide to these insects and a rich resource for any naturalist in the region.

Download or read book For the Love of Cockroaches written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keeping and breeding colorful and exotic cockroaches from around the world has never been easier. Orin McMonigle applies his wealth of experience to show you how to cage, feed, and breed all kinds of roaches. If you keep exotic reptiles, amphibians, fish, or invertebrates, roaches are a fascinating addition to your collection.

Download or read book Millipeds in Captivity written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orin McMonigle, with contributions by the late Dr. Richard L. Hoffman, assembles the definitive resource guide with reproductive and developmental data for those spectacular terrestrial arthropods, the millipeds (or millipedes). Invertebrate hobbyists can successfully culture a number of colorful and gigantic diplopods by following specific methodologies outlined in this book. From the world's largest African giant millipeds to the most astoundingly colorful members of the Orders Polydesmida and Spirobolida, there are plenty of species to attract the beginning enthusiast or to challenge the advanced keeper.

Download or read book Isopod Zoology written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-23 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isopod Zoology is an updated reference guide to the biology and husbandry of isopods in the terrarium.

Download or read book Breeding the World s Largest Living Arachnid written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What arachnologist worth his salt could forget the arachnid with a two-foot legspan? The Order Amblypygi not only contains world record species, but also some of the most improbable and unbelievable looking members of the Class Arachnida. Otherwise known as whipspiders, these creatures appear to have been formed in the deep recesses of a human nightmare, and yet are the only large arachnids that are entirely harmless to humans. Predatory whipspiders display advanced social behaviors and externally visible reproductive biology of immense complexity. This text presents cutting edge biological details, supporting Scanning Electron Micrographs, and unparalleled captive reproduction information with photographic documentation.

Download or read book Assassin Bugs Waterscorpions and Other Hemiptera Reproductive Biology and Laboratory Culture Methods written by Orin McMonigle and published by Coachwhip Publications. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although names like assassin bug and waterscorpion are composed of familiar words, the actual animals they describe are not readily visualized by the general public. These unique creatures are members of a stunning and diverse group of nymphal insects known as true bugs. Giant water bugs can be as large as a man's hand, big enough to readily dispatch fish, snakes, and small turtles in the wild. Large assassin bugs kill and eat massive armored beetles that the world's largest scorpion, tarantula, or centipede would run from. Beautiful metallic shield bugs band together to take down prey a thousand times their mass without the use of venom or jaws. Others species hunt on the open ocean or feed on plants, reserving their spines and vicious attacks for battle over mates. Despite such endearing qualities of this widespread and common group, the only impressive aspect of true bug literature is its intense insufficiency. Even common laboratory species generate little writing. This book is the first and foremost attempt to provide a large format presentation on the biology of true bugs, represented in direct observations and repeatable husbandry guidelines for the largest and most formidable species. A full-color, pictorial essay accompanies this detailed text, highlighting the variety and design of this breathtaking group of insects.

Download or read book Lepidopteran Zoology How to Keep Moths Butterflies Caterpillars and Chrysalises written by Orin McMonigle and published by Coachwhip Publications. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to raise caterpillars, rearing them as they grow, pupate, and emerge as moths or butterflies.

Download or read book The Praying Mantids written by Frederick R. Prete and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reviews current understanding of mantid biology related to their taxonomy and morphology, reproduction, neurobiology, ecology, and defense strategies." -- Choice

Download or read book Praying Mantis Ultimate Care Guide written by Thomas Green and published by . This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Breeding Beetles written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Resource for the Beetle Enthusiast: Beetles fascinate hobbyists with their vivid colors and patterns, strange forms, and unusual behaviors. Some species are well-known to beetle breeders, but there are many others that have yet to be kept or bred by more than a handful of dedicated enthusiasts. Orin McMonigle provides detailed husbandry and breeding guides for a wide range of species, from the popular rhinoceros and stag beetles to darkling, diving, and dung beetles. This book is the result of years of experience and experimentation, with unprecedented details in caging, feeding, and environmental requirements for all stages of the beetles' lives. The breeding guides offer the best chance to form healthy ongoing colonies of these incredible creatures. This is the ultimate beetle book for hobbyists, breeders, nature museums, and insect zoos. Welcome to the world of beetles!

Download or read book Forgotten Order of the Vinegaroons written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a large arachnid that eats scorpions and sprays acid. This amazing arthropod apex predator is the most significant arthropod predator in its range and yet few humans could answer a single question about it. Most people are not even aware that vinegaroons (or whipscorpions) exist. Although fearless monsters to other microfauna, and not so micro fauna, the whipscorpion is without venom and can hardly even pinch a human. These details-reproductive biology with representative photos of each stage discussed, morphological explanations including descriptive scanning electron micrographs, full husbandry explanations, select species accounts, and prey considerations-are presented here to bring light to every aspect of this heretofore forgotten arachnid order. This is the first book ever devoted to the order of the vinegaroons and the only full-length treatment of this order in the history of the written word. Never again should the vinegaroons be forgotten.

Download or read book The Genus Saurauia in Borneo written by Khoon Meng Wong and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Breeding the Vampire and Other Crabs written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crabs are popular pets, whether the well-known fiddler or hermit crabs, the exotic vampire crabs, or the clean-up crews that help maintain marine aquariums. Years of experience in husbandry are offered alongside a multitude of color photos of the most commonly kept species. You can even learn to breed your own vampire crabs!

Download or read book Invertebrates for Exhibition written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Details the husbandry and display of several hardy, attractive, and interesting species from different groups, which can be used to attract greater appreciation for the wonders of the invertebrate world"--Back cover.

Download or read book Giant Millipedes written by Orin McMonigle and published by Elytra and Antenna. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and adatations of the giant millipede.