An Introduction to Entomology Vol. I

Lecture Note on Entomology

This lecture note covers the following topics: History of entomology, Contributory factors for the abundance of insects, Classification of phylum Arthropoda, Body segmentation of Insect, Mouth parts of insects, Insect Sense Organs, Metamorphosis and diapause, Types of larvae and pupae, Insect Taxonomy, Orthoptera, Dictyoptera, Isoptera and Thysanoptera, Hemiptera, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera and diptera.

Author(s): NA

156 Pages

Forest Insect Studies Methods and Techniques

This PDF covers the following topics related to Entomology : Designing an Inventory, How Should a Sampling Plan Be Defined?, Insect Sampling Methods, a Brief Overview of Sampling Methods and of Insect Groups Relevant to Entomological Inventories in Tropical Forest Environments, Target Insect Groups in Temperate Forests, Managing Trap Catches.

Author(s): Louis-Michel Nageleisen

144 Pages

Fundamentals of Entomology by KK Wagh

Entomology is the branch of zoology or biological science that deals with the study of insects. The contents of this lecture notes are as follows  : Introduction, Dominance of Class Insecta, Insect Integument, Body segmentation and structure of Head, Structure of thorax and abdomen, Structure and modifications of Antennae, Structure and modifications of mouth parts, Structure and modifications of leg, Structure and modifications of wings, Sensory and Sound producing organs, Metamorphosis and Seasonal adoptions, Immature stages of Insects, Structure and functions of Digestive system, Structure and functions of Circulatory system, Structure and functions of excretory system, Structure and functions of Respiratory system, etc.

Author(s): Prof. Mochi A. S., K. K. Wagh College of Agriculture, Nashik

91 Pages

Social Life in the Insect World

This note covers the following topics: The Fable Of The Cigale and The Ant, The Cigale Leaves Its Burrow, The Song Of The Cigale, The Cigale: The Eggs and Their Hatching, The Mantis, The Golden Gardener, The Field Cricket, The Italian Cricket, The Sisyphus Beetle, The Instinct Of Paternity, A Bee-hunter: The Philanthus Aviporus, The Great Peacock Or Emperor Moth, The Oak Eggar Or Banded Monk, A Truffle-hunter: The Bolboceras Gallicus, The Elephant-beetle, The Pea-weevil, An Invader: The Haricot-weevil, The Grey Locust, The Pine-chafer.

Author(s): Jean-Henri Fabre

NA Pages

Insect and Related Pests of Foliage Plants

This note explains the following topics: Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Fungus Gnats, Mealybugs, Mites, Control Guide, Scales Snails and Slugs, Springtails, Thrips, Whiteflies.

Author(s): Lance S. Osborne

NA Pages

Edible insects Future prospects for food and feed security

This book draws on a wide range of scientific research on the contribution that insects make to ecosystems, diets, food security and livelihoods in both developed and developing countries.

Author(s): Arnold van Huis, Joost Van Itterbeeck, Harmke Klunder, Esther Mertens, Afton Halloran, Giulia Muir and Paul Vantomme

201 Pages

Entomology Basics (PDF 84P)

This note covers the following topics: Introduction to Insects, Growth and Development, Insect Orders, Feeding Styles and Mouthparts, Integrated Pest Management, Common Garden Pests and Beneficial Insects.

Author(s): Chris Becker

84 Pages

Handbook of Medical Entomology by Oskar Augustus Johanssen and William Albert Riley

This book describes the following topics: Arthropods Which Are Directly Poisonous, Parasitic Arthropods Affecting Man, Accidental Or Facultative Parasites, Arthropods As Simple Carriers Of Disease, Arthropods As Direct Inoculators Of Disease Germs, Arthropods As Essential Hosts Of Pathogenic Organisms, Arthropods As Essential Hosts Of Pathogenic Protozoa, Arthropods As Essential Hosts Of Pathogenic Protozoa, Keys To The Arthropods Noxious To Man.

Author(s): WM. A. Riley, Ph.D

NA Pages