{"product_id":"wasps-the-astonishing-diversity-of-a-misunderstood-insect-hardcover","title":"Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric R. Eaton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate visual journey into the beautiful and complex world of wasps\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWasps 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, \u003ci\u003eWasps\u003c\/i\u003e reveals a world of staggering variety and endless fascination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with more than 150 incredible color photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a wealth of eye-popping infographics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides comprehensive treatments of most wasp families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes wasp species from all corners of the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers wasp evolution, ecology, physiology, diversity, and behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights the positive relationships wasps share with humans and the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric R. Eaton\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, editor, and consultant who has worked as an entomologist for several leading institutions, including the Smithsonian and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. He is the lead author of the \u003ci\u003eKaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America\u003c\/i\u003e and the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eInsects Did It First\u003c\/i\u003e. He runs the blogs \u003ci\u003eBug Eric\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSense of Misplaced\u003c\/i\u003e. Twitter @BugEric\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.3 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768482529568,"sku":"9780691211428","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d3dcd116bc9bf37459015afcff7dd0a9.webp?v=1780330636","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wasps-the-astonishing-diversity-of-a-misunderstood-insect-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}