The ultimate visual journey into the beautiful and complex world of
wasps
Wasps are far more diverse than the familiar yellowjackets and hornets
that harass picnickers and build nests under the eaves of our homes.
These amazing, mostly solitary creatures thrive in nearly every habitat
on Earth, and their influence on our lives is overwhelmingly beneficial.
Wasps are agents of pest control in agriculture and gardens. They are
subjects of study in medicine, engineering, and other important fields.
Wasps pollinate flowers, engage in symbiotic relationships with other
organisms, and create architectural masterpieces in the form of their
nests. This richly illustrated book introduces you to some of the most
spectacular members of the wasp realm, colorful in both appearance and
lifestyle. From minute fairyflies to gargantuan tarantula hawks, wasps
exploit almost every niche on the planet. So successful are they at
survival that other organisms emulate their appearance and behavior. The
sting is the least reason to respect wasps and, as you will see, no
reason to loathe them, either. Written by a leading authority on these
remarkable insects, Wasps reveals a world of staggering variety and
endless fascination.
- Packed with more than 150 incredible color photos
- Includes a wealth of eye-popping infographics
- Provides comprehensive treatments of most wasp families
- Describes wasp species from all corners of the world
- Covers wasp evolution, ecology, physiology, diversity, and behavior
- Highlights the positive relationships wasps share with humans and the
environment
