Name/Title
The anatomy of insects & spiders : over 600 exquisite formsEntry/Object ID
QL494.B48Description
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.Lexicon
Search Terms
insects, nature, spidersBook Details
Author
Claire Beverley, David PonsonbyPublisher
ChronicleDate Published
2003Call No.
QL494.B48ISBN
811839834, 9780811839839LCCN
2002074154Notes
Length: 288