More Hunting Wasps by Jean-Henri Fabre

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Author Fabre, Jean-Henri, 1823-1915
Translator Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921
Title More Hunting Wasps
Note Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
Summary "More Hunting Wasps" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work is part of a series of essays on wasps, offering a detailed examination of their behaviors, particularly focusing on the hunting wasps and the intricate relationships they form with their prey, particularly spiders and beetle larvae. The text explores the hunting techniques of various wasps, particularly the Pompilus and the Scoliae, providing insights into their life cycles and feeding habits. At the start of the book, Fabre delves into the behaviors of the Pompilus, a type of spider-hunting wasp, emphasizing the challenges these insects face when capturing powerful spiders like the Black-bellied Tarantula. He recounts his observations of a particular Pompilus as she hunts, successfully overcoming the spider's defenses through craft and speed rather than brute strength. Fabre details the delicate balance of power between the predator and prey, introducing various strategies the wasp employs to capture its quarry, laying the groundwork for understanding the complexities of wasp predation. As the chapter progresses, Fabre raises questions about the evolutionary adaptations of both the wasps and their prey, setting the stage for deeper explorations of insect behavior throughout the rest of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Wasps
Category Text
EBook-No. 3462
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 23, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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