Download or read book British Bees Illustrations written by William Edward Shuckard and published by LOVELL REEVE & CO. This book was released on 1866 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GENERAL HISTORY OF BEES. The bees constitute a family of the order Hymenoptera, viz. insects ordinarily, but in the case of bees always, with four transparent wings, which are variously but partially traversed longitudinally and transversely with threads, called nervures, supposed to be tubular, the relative position of which, together with the areas they enclose, called cells, help to give characters to the genera. Most of the Hymenoptera further possess some kind of an ovipositor,—of course restricted to the females,—varying considerably in the different families. This is sometimes external, but is often seated within the apex of the abdomen, whence it can be protruded for the purpose of depositing the egg in its right nidus. In our insect this organ is converted into a weapon of defence 18and offence, and forms a sting, supplied by glands with a very virulent poison, which the bee can inject into the wound it inflicts. It is not certain that this organ is used by the bee as an ovipositor, although it is evident it is its analogue. This brief description of the essential peculiarities of the family will, for the present, suffice. In the notice of the imago, I shall enlarge upon the general structure, and then particularize those portions of it which may facilitate further progress. The Egg.—Although the egg of the parent is the source of the origin of the bee, we cannot abruptly commence from this point, for the preliminary labours of the mother are indispensable to the evolution of its offspring. This egg has to be placed in a suitable depository, together with the requisite food for the sustenance of the vermicule that will be disclosed from it. Instinct instructs the parent where and how to form the nidus for its egg. These depositories differ considerably in the several genera, but, as a general rule, they are tubes burrowed by the mother either in earth, sand, decaying or soft wood, branches of plants having a pith, the halm of grain, cavities already existing in many substances, and even within the shells of dead snails. These perforations are sometimes simple, and sometimes they have divergent and ramifying channels. Sometimes they are carefully lined with a silky membrane secreted by the insect, and sometimes they are hung with a tapestry of pieces of leaves, cut methodically from plants, but some leave their walls entirely bare. All these particulars I shall have ample opportunity to note in the special descriptions of the genera. I merely indicate them to show how various are the receptacles for the offspring of our bees. Before the egg is placed within its nidus, this is supplied with the requisite quantity of food needful for the support of the young to the full period of its maturity. The receptacle is then closed, and the same process is repeated again and again until the parent has laid her whole store of eggs. In other cases one tube, or its ramification, contains but one egg. These eggs are usually oblong, slightly curved, and tapering at one extremity; they vary in size according to the species, but are never, however, above a line in length, and sometimes they are very minute. When the stock of the mother bee is exhausted she leaves them to the careful nursing of nature, and the young is speedily evolved. She then wanders forth; time has brought senility; her occupation has gone; and she passes away; but her progeny survive to perpetuate the continual chain of existence. To be continue in this ebook...
Download or read book Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland written by Steven Falk and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 935 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bees are a fascinating and indispensable group of insects, but many species are in decline, and efforts to help determine distributions and changes in abundance have to date been compromised by a serious lack of identification resources. This book is from author Steven Falk, who is a professional naturalist and conservationist with over forty years' experience of working with bees. It is a comprehensive introduction to bee classification, ecology, field techniques and recording, a full glossary, and information on how to separate the sexes and distinguish bees from other insects. Also included are introductions to families and genera, describing key characters and life histories, as well as detailed species descriptions covering field and microscopic characters, similar species, variants, flight season, habitat, flowers visited, nesting habits, status & distribution, and parasites & associates. A series of innovative illustrated keys to genera and species are designed to guide the user step by step through the identification process. The book is illustrated with over 1,000 colour and black and white artworks by Richard Lewington, one of Europe's leading insect artists. It also includes stunning photographs of living insects as seen in the wild and 234 up-to-date distribution maps. This eagerly anticipated new addition to the highly acclaimed British Wildlife Field Guides series will unravel the complexities of identification, and is designed to cater for people new to the bee world as well as to more experienced recorders who wish to identify every species accurately. It provides the latest information on the identification, ecology, status and distribution of all 275 species of bee in Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands.
Download or read book The British Hive and Its Working Bees With Illustrations written by Hilda Caroline Miall SMITH and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Illustrations of the British Flora written by Walter Hood Fitch and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Natural History of Bees written by James Duncan and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Little Book of Bees written by Hilary Kearney and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bees continue to fascinate and charm us all - from novice gardeners and nature-lovers to dedicated environmentalists - and today, bees need our help more than ever. Discover the story of these incredible creatures, with The Little Book of Bees. Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolution has taken our beloved bees on an incredible journey - and today, there are 20,000 species on the planet. The Little Book of Bees is a lovely, informative book of all things bee - from evolution and communication, to honey, beekeeping, and saving the bees - all in a beautifully illustrated gift book. Contents Chapter One: The Story of Bees The Evolution of the Bee · The Bee Life Cycle · The Bee Family Tree · Bee Anatomy · Bee Nesting Behaviours · Bee Factoids Chapter Two: Superorganisms Sociality in Bees · Bumble Bees · Honey Bees · Stingless Bees Chapter Three: Honey What is Honey? · Types of Honey · Practical Uses for Honey · Honey Healthcare Chapter Four: Beekeeping Why Keep Bees? · An Introduction to Beekeeping · Keeping Stingless Bees Chapter Five: Protecting Our Bee Buddies Why Are Bees in Decline? · Supporting Our Bees in 10 Easy Steps · Providing a Home for Bees Chapter Two: Superorganisms Sociality in Bees · Bumble Bees · Honey Bees · Stingless Bees Chapter Three: Honey What is Honey? · Types of Honey · Practical Uses for Honey · Honey Healthcare Chapter Four: Beekeeping Why Keep Bees? · An Introduction to Beekeeping · Keeping Stingless Bees Chapter Five: Protecting Our Bee Buddies Why Are Bees in Decline? · Supporting Our Bees in 10 Easy Steps · Providing a Home for Bees
Download or read book Catalogue of British Bees in the Collection of the British Museum Classic Reprint written by Frederick Smith and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Catalogue of British Bees in the Collection of the British Museum Whenever practicable, the descriptions have been prepared from specimens in the finest possible condition and, in accordance with the former edition, French measurement has been used. When both sexes have been described as distinct species by an author in the same work, the specific name given to the male has in every instance been adopted. The letters rm. Indicate that the species is represented in the collection of the British Museum. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book British Bee keeper s Guide Book to the Management of Bees in Movable comb Hives and the Use of Modern Bee appliances written by Thomas William Cowan and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Book about Bees written by Charles Fitzgerald Gambier Jenyns and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Natural History of Bees written by Tbd and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-16 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book British Bee farming written by James F. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Honey Bee Illustrated written by Margaret Cowley and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Natural History of Bees written by Rev. William Dunbar and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Natural History of Bees Comprehending the Uses and Economical Management of the British and Foreign Honey Bee Together with the Known Wild Sp written by James Duncan and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-20 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book British Bee keeper s Guide Book to the Management of Bees in Movable comb Hives and the Use of Modern Bee appliances written by Thomas William Cowan and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of Bees written by Piotr Socha and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do bees communicate? What does a beekeeper do? Did you know that Napoleon loved bees? Who survived being stung by 2,443 bees? This encyclopaedic book answers all these questions and many more, imparting masses of information with a light, humorous touch, and in scorers of vibrant illustrations. Piotr Socha tracks the history of bees from the time of the dinosaurs to their current plight, examining along the way the role bees have played in history and in the rest of the natural world.
Download or read book An Illustrated Glossary of Honey Bee and Beekeeping Terminology written by Sue Remenyi and published by Academic Conferences and publishing limited. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Illustrated Glossary of Honey Bee and Beekeeping Terminology by Sue Remenyi is an invaluable reference book for all beekeepers. As with any activity there is always a significant amount of terminology and jargon to get to grips with and this glossary brings together the terminology a beekeeper needs. In addition, more advanced aspects of beekeeping such as the anatomy and biology of the honey bee as well as pests, diseases and treatments, the development and behaviour of honey bees, honey and honey production are addressed. With more than 800 definitions and 200+ illustrations, this pocket-sized book is a useful reference for all beekeepers. Anyone studying for the British Beekeepers Association's module exams will find this book invaluable. Drawings and photographs have been used wherever possible to illustrate the descriptions.