Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Entomology brings together the talents of over 350 distinguished entomologists from 36 countries to provide a detailed, global overview of insects and their close relatives, including taxonomy, behavior, ecology, physiology, history, and management. All the major groups of arthropods are treated, as are many important families and individual species. The Encyclopedia also covers physiology, genetics, ecology, behavior, insect relationships with people, medical entomology, and pest management. Detailed listings are also complemented by more than 1100 illustrations. Featured in this important work are unique biographical sketches of the hundreds of entomologists who have made important contributions to the discipline since its origin.
Presented in three volumes and including a fully searchable and easily accessed online version, the Encyclopedia of Entomology is the most complete reference work in this field. In addition to being a must for Entomology departments around the world, the Encyclopedia also serves as a handy reference for scientists and students in related areas of science such as agronomy, animal science, botany, ecology, human disease, evolutionary biology, forestry, genetics, horticulture, parasitology, toxicology and zoology. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

pages missing, some copies
Beware that some printed copies of this title are missing pages.Third-party seller "ghbooks" shipped me a copy with pages 17-32 missing.I've e-mailed both the publisher and "ghbooks" to try to get some explanation.Neither responded.I'd suggest buying a new copy direct from Amato publishers.The book itself looks very good, but 16 pages of "mayflies" missing is a very serious omission.

A must for anyone serious about flyfishing!
I just bought this book, and read it straight through.I have also taken it with me--to the river--to use as it was written.The book is well written, and contains most of the general information that flyfishermenneed to really enhance their experience.The only thing I would recommendin any subsequent revisions, is the use of color photographs of theinsects.Tight Lines!

An excellent resource for the flyfisher
This softcover book not only matches fly patterns to the hatch but also educates the reader to the lifecycles, anatomy, and seasonal hatches of the insects.The illustrations are excellent and even are appealing to thosewith a biology background.This book single handedly enlightened me (at anage of thirteen) to the art and science of fly fishing.Hence a muchgreater and in depth appreciation for the craft.The book has sat on myshelf now for many years as a competent reference. I have personally hadthe opportunity to work with Rick Hafele (author) for a day on a smallstream in souther Oregon.I was even more impressed with his keenknowledge and passion for entomology and the art of fly fishing. I highlyrecommend this book to any one just startingor even better as a a gift toan inquisitive child who will learn much much more than just how to matchthe hatch.This book will please all audiences though. ... Read more

Book Description
This is the first comprehensive guide to insect life in a part of the world known for its abundant, and endangered, life forms. Charles Hogue's scholarship embraces vast geographical territory--Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Color photographs and first-rate drawings illustrate the clearly written text. ... Read more

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A great resource - and sadly overlooked
I was first recommended this book nearly ten years ago when working on a Venezuela field course for the University of California, Pomona. I had never heard of it, but one of the entomology professors assured me that it was the best available resource on Neotropical entomology - she was right! Given the dearth of identification materials on Latin American insects, this tome steps in to fill the breach as well as any single volume can. It is a useful introduction to the natural history of tropical insects and can also be used as a rough field guide allowing one to identify most insects to order, often to family and sometimes even to genus and species. In the absence of other books, this is the volume that students and amateurs should choose. The price is certainly a deterrent, but it's often available used. I have been using my well-tuhumbed copy in and out of the field for quite a few years so it has earned its keep!

It's a good book.
For a latinoamerican entomologist, is short, for the rest, a must-have. I little bit expensive. Buy it if you are not LATINOAMERICAN. If you are, buy it anyway, if you want to compare.

Really good book!
Very complete book. Describes most groups, and the arthropods you are most likely to find. Not too technical, great for explaining to people what they are looking at. The 2 problems I can see with it, are the cost (although I do not mind paying for quality in the least, which is why I bought it and highly recommend it) and that being a general guide it sometimes does not go into as much depth as I would like. Still, I rate it as an awesome book!

a unique book on Latin American insects
This book by the late Dr. Hogue fills a needy slot in Latin American natural history by combining scientific detail with a simple, clear presentation of Latin America's many insect groups. Each group is discussed in turn with summries of taxonomy, diversity and natural history. Basic but useful black and white illustrations give one a "feel" for each of these group. While this is no field guide to identification, it is an excellent overview of information that is otherwise scattered through the literature. We use it at our field site in South America and the only complaint is that there is no Spanish translation! ... Read more

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THIS IS THE BEST!
I WAS THE STUDENT OF ENTOMOLOGY AND I USED THIS BOOK . I THINK THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOK OF ENTOMOLOGY. I LIKE IT VERY MUCH. ... Read more

Book Description
This is the first book that focuses on the behavior ofhost-plant selection by plant-feeding insects. It describes thepatterns of host use, the chemical features of plants that determinehost selection, the physiology of insect sensory systems, and theinsect behaviors, with an emphasis on mechanisms. The book alsodiscusses genetic variability and the effects of experience, and itconcludes with a review of the evolution of host plant ranges.
This is a one-of-a-kind book for everyone interested in plant-feedinginsects, and an important reference for undergraduates, graduatestudents, research scientists and agriculturists. ... Read more

Book Description
Urban entomolgy, or the study of insects and mite pests associated with household environments (urban and rural), is one of the most important disciplines in entomology.Within the next 15 years the majority of the world population will live in urban areas. The control of pests in the human living area is an important issue and will become more so in future.The objective of this book is to introduce to the student basic concepts such as biocoenoses, synanthropy, sacred space and the basics for the pest status of the insects and mites in the human environment. Major arthropod pests associated with humans in the living environmentare introduced along with basic control strategies without emphasis on specific chemicals or biocontrol agents.This book is essential reading for students (undergraduate and postgraduate) of the field of urban entomologyand for professional pest control workers, along with public health and pest control regulatory officials. It is the first book to be written at this level for this important and rapidly emerging field. Professor William H. Robinson ia the director of the Urban Pest Control Research Center, Virginia State Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. He has been teaching and conducting research for more 25 years and has organized national and international conferences. ... Read more

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great information about insects
I love this book I am a pest control professional and this had info about insects and lice and different insects I deal with on a daily basis was great information I highly recommend this book to get a better understanding of the different insects or bugs not that common in buildings like the louse and mites has come in handy many times over ... Read more

Book Description
Identification problems?Hand your students the "keys" to success with Romoser and Stoffolano's text!This comprehensive, general entomology text includes keys to aid in the identification of insect families. Designed for science majors, The Science of Entomology is perfect for your general or introductory entomology courses. ... Read more

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A Great Entomology Textbook
Well-organized, well-written introductory text to Entomology is more than your basic textbook. Includes a logical progression of information, as well as critical taxonomy keys, this is one of the best science text books I'veever seen. This book is sure to be a foundation that even graduate studentswill refer back to again and again. ... Read more

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A Must for all Entomologists
The Glossary of Entomology is a must have for Entomologists and researchers working with insects.The book gives precise definitions for words not found in a normal dictionary.The Glossary of Entomology can be compared to the Dictionary of Enotmology but has more terms defined.Thisbook is like having all of the glossaries to your favorite entomology booksin one.A Truly Great Book. ... Read more

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Great Fun and Intererest for the Amataur & Pro
This book is great!While this book is geared towards the real professional, such as a MD, ME, or Police investigator, (not me) this book is totally readable, interesting for the layperson or student of entomology.This is one of my favorite, if not my favorite entomological text!!While I am not normally morbid, this book brings out my morbid side - death & bugs can be fun and interesting!!!

Entomology & Death:A Procedural Guide
Entomology & Death:A Procedural Guide edited by Neal H. Haskell and E. Paul Catts, is a compilation of information collected from well known experts in the field of forensic entomology.In addition to editing thetext, several chapters were written by the editors.Their work as well asthe other contributing writers' works is well written and organized and themanual is superbly illustrated with line drawings.The introductorychapter covers background information on terminology, definitions, andeducational requirements for those who practice medicolegal or forensicentomology.Also, the manual contains historically significantentomological research that provides a foundation for applying itstechniques to legal investigations.Concise case histories are used toillustrate how insects significantly contribute to criminal investigations. The manual describes some basic structural biology, metamorphic processes,habitats, and other environmental factors that affect the development offorensically important arthropods.There is an excellent discussion ofblow fly development and how it may be used as a time of death indicator. In addition, entomological data analysis from evidence collected at thescene is discussed.Some information regarding death scene procedures,security and the treatment of evidence is covered as well.Propercollection techniques and preservation methods are discussed and also givenis a detailed list of materials and equipment needed by the investigator. Useful reference information such as several formulas for mixing standardkilling and preserving solutions are discussed.Also, presented arelaboratory procedures for raising insect larvae.The manual concludes withsome information on ethics, guidelines for testifying in court and ahelpful glossary complete with numerous references cited.This manual isan exemplary text, and I would highly recommend it for police officers,crime scene technicians, investigators, medical examiners, and forensicscientist.Presently, published information on forensic entomology isextremely limited.This manual definitely fills a void in the field offorensic entomology.

Hard to Find!
It took me a couple years to get this book since it was out of print and all.Glad I found it.Great guide and actually some very good reading. This book made me reconsider getting back into this field.Scrapingmaggots off the dead can be fun!

An Excellent Work
As said before, this book is one of the best all-around and in-depth reviews of this field.

A must read for anyone interested in forensic entomology!
If you are looking for books on forensic entomology, this is the book for you. Several of America's most well-known forensic entomologists has joined their efforts and produced this brilliant, one-of-its-kind book.

The only negative thing I have found is that the book is spiral-bound. My book is becoming rather well used, at this point, and some of the pages are rather loose.

Several drawings.

Contents

Chapter 1 - Medicocriminal entomology
Chapter 2 - Case histories of the use of insects in investigations
Chapter 3 - Arthropod basics - Structure and biology
Chapter 4 - Standard techniques and procedures at the death scene
Chapter 5 - Collection of entomological evidence at the death scene
Chapter 6 - Entomological collection techniques at autopsy and for specific environments
Chapter 7 - Procedures in the entomological laboratory
Chapter 8 - Analyzing entomological data
Chapter 9 - The paper trail: case records and reports
Chapter 10 - Being an expert witness: testimonial guidelines
Chapter 11 - Report/Witness ethics

Glossary of common terms in forensic entomology

References cited

Appendix

Index

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Classic textbook
It seems incredible that Cornell University Press has let this book go outof print.How hard could it be to produce an inexpensive paperpack photoreprint and market it as the classic it is?It's true that Comstock'stextbook is a bit out-of-date now: the original was first published in 1920and the latest revised edition dates from 1940.It stands to reason thatsome of the information in the book might be out-of-date now, and theblack-and-white illustrations can't compete with modern textbooks and fieldguides.But Comstock's 1,064 page textbook remains the best-written andsingle most useful natural science reference work in my library.Most ofthe information it contains has remained unaffected by the changes intaxonomy over the past sixty years, and Comstock's prose is incomparable:always clear and informative, matter-of-fact when it needs to be, rhapsodicwhen it can afford to be.Consider this paragraph, which occurs in themiddle of a meticulous introduction to the sphingid moths:

"Of allthe beautifully arrayed Lepidoptera some of the hawkmoths are the mosttruly elegant.There is a high-bed tailor-made air about their clear-cutwings, their closely-fitted scales and their quiet but exquisite colors. The harmony of the combined hues of olive and tan, ochre and brown, blackand yellow, and grays of every conceivable shade, with touches here andthere of rose color, is a perpetual joy to the artisticeye."

Please, Cornell, bring back Dr. Comstock.In the meanwhile,anyone interested in learning more about the world of insects should scourthe used book services for this book. ... Read more

Book Description
This excellent guide to insect biology may be used as a sole text or as a supplementary work source for students enrolled in a formal entomological course. It lends itself to use by those in need of a review of the "essentials," as well as agriculture and veterinary students, teachers at the elementary and secondary school level and others wishing to avail themselves to the opportunity to study insects. ... Read more

Book Description
The first edition of this book, published in 1984, established itself internationally as a standard text in medical and veterinary entomology. This new edition retains the same overall aims and structure but has been thoroughly revised to take account of new advances in the subject. The main focus of the book is on the general biology of insects and the Acari (mites and ticks) of medical and veterinary importance, together with brief descriptions of their taxonomy and of the treatment of diseases they cause. The book is divided into three parts: the first provides a general introductin to the classification, structure and function of the relevant insects and Acari; the second covers, in seventeen chapters, the main groups of insects and acarines of medical and veterinary importance, from the Culicidae (mosquitoes) to the Ixodidae (hard ticks); part three then provides an overview of those diseases of which the pathogens are transmitted by insects or acarines. The book will continue to serve as a major reference text for students taking courses in zoology, tropical medicine, veterinary science, entomology and parasitology, as well as for professionals working in both pure and applied entomology. ... Read more

Book Description
This book gives a popularized account of entomology and working in entomology in the USA. The 7 chapters by various authors cover: useful insects such as bees, insects that help control pests, insects as medicine and as food; insects and public health, including mosquitoes, the diseases they carry and their control, an account of the work of medical entomologists in the armed forces of the USA, memories of working on the development of early insect repellents, on control of screwworm and the role of dipteran larvae in forensic entomology; forest pests and their control, in particular the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar); domestic insects and their control, work on termites [Isoptera] and other pests of timber, an account of the problems of imported fireants (Solenopsis spp.) and Africanized honey bees, and cockroaches in an urban environment; agricultural pests including the development stages of control chemicals, a discussion on the public and scientific attitudes to insecticides and their alternatives, a description of bollworms, the boll weevil (Anthronomus grandis) and pests of fruits and corn [maize], a history of insecticides, insects as plant pathogen vectors and the role of biotechnology in insect control. The final chapter contains 'unusual facts' about insects and other arthropods. The text is interspersed with cartoons by Gary Larson and the appendices provide information on the American registry of Professional Entomologists of the Entomological Society of America, on the Society itself and on the American Mosquito Control Association. ... Read more