Encyclopedia of Insects

By Vincent H. Resh

Awarded Best Reference by the New York Public Library (2004), Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE (2003), and AAP/PSP 2003 Best Single Volume Reference/Sciences by Association of American Publishers' Professional Scholarly Publishing Division, the first edition of Encyclopedia of Insects was acclaimed as the most comprehensive work devoted to insects. Covering all aspects of insect anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management, this book sets the standard in entomology.

The second edition of this reference will continue the tradition by providing the most comprehensive, useful, and up-to-date resource for professionals. Expanded sections in forensic entomology, biotechnology and Drosphila, reflect the full update of over 300 topics. Articles contributed by over 260 high profile and internationally recognized entomologists provide definitive facts regarding all insects from ants, beetles, and butterflies to yellow jackets, zoraptera, and zygentoma.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0123741440
• ISBN13: 9780123741448
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 1168 Pages
• Weight: 7.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Very technical. More photos would be helpful.

My husband was pleased to receive this book for Christmas. He has enjoyed reading less technical books on insects in the past. I was initially disappointed because there are very few color photographs in the book. Other than that, it is very thorough and my husband has the background to understand and appreciate the information presented. It is a very large, heavy book and not at all practical as a field guide.

The Best....

This is an incredible one volume insect encyclopedia. It covers all the important topics and covers them with appropriate thoroughness. This encyclopedia would be useful to the entomologist and serious enthusiast alike.

Beauty and More

This is one of the most beautifully presented books of this kind I have seen. Anyone involved in entomological issues of any kind should have this book in their collections. From the photographic beauty of the cover to the extensive, well presented organization of the various "families" of insects, this is a wonderful book.