The Insect World / Being a Popular Account of the Orders of Insects; Together with a Description of the Habits and Economy of Some of the Most Interesting Species

A popular natural-history survey explains insect anatomy and metamorphosis, then systematically reviews the orders of insects, describing representative species, morphology, development (larva, pupa, imago), and habits. Sections cover wingless groups, flies, true bugs, butterflies and moths, orthopterans, hymenopterans, neuropterans, beetles and others, noting feeding, reproductive strategies, parasitism, and ecological relationships. Numerous species accounts and clear illustrations accompany comparative discussion of sensory organs, locomotion and life cycles, with brief updates to classification and coverage of smaller or recently described groups.