Practical Entomologist

Practical Entomologist
by Rick Imes

Practical Entomologist
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Author: Rick Imes
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1992-08-01
ISBN: 0671746952
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Fireside
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Book Review: USEFUL TOOL. WELL ORGANIZED AND WELL WRITTEN
Summary: 5 Stars

To begin with, this book consists of approximately 160 pages. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out, just my visually checking the mass alone, that this is on the beginning and end of all insect collecting or study books. I have some books on my shelf which weight several pounds, and they don't even begin to cover the subject adequately. That being said....

This is a wonderful book for the beginning or budding collector of insect. By collecting, I mean also observing, photographing and yes, actually killing the subject and sticking it to a board. This small volume does cover all the basics of entomology, briefly touching on taxonomy, anatomy and morphology, capturing methods, preserving methods, different photographic methods and a whole lot of practical advice. This book, supplemented with other texts, is a wonderful guide to lead a high school, and yes, even a beginning college group though the process. It makes the lesson plans more interesting and does provide much valuable information. It provides a nice list of biological equipment and supply companies along with a nice list of entomological organizations and their phone numbers and addresses. This is useful information.

Now please note: The earth is populated by thousands and thousands of different insects, groups and subgroups and sub-subgroups. This book IS NOT an insect identification guide. Yes, it does address the characteristics of major groups, but that is it. That is not the purpose of this book. I like to thing of it as a tickler book. It should encourage those who have an interest in this field of study, to search further, read more, to study more, to observe more. This book would be ideal for the home school crowd, as well as a useful tool for the biology teacher starting to address this subject. The text is great, the pictures sharp and clear, and the advice is good and practical. I have been collecting (beetles only please) for around 56 years now. I do wish I had had access to this when I first started out. It certainly would have made my life less complicated.

Summary of Practical Entomologist

From exploring the basic principles of entomology to starting a collection, The Practical Entomologist is the perfect introduction to the world of insects.

Beginning with the basics, the text describes what characterizes an insect, including anatomy and the life cycle. It takes an order-by-order look at insects, explaining how each group differs from another and why certain types of insects have been classified together.

The book shows you not only what to look for but how and where to look for it -- from capturing and keeping live insects to ways of making a collection and taking photographs. Tips on keeping a field notebook are also included.

Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is a valuable reference tool for nature enthusiasts.

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