02320cam a22003373u 4500 71593 UtSlPG 20260610134645.0 m cr n 260607r20231914utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Selous, Edmund, 1857-1934 The romance of insect life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-09-08 Gísli Valgeirsson, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Romance of Insect Life" by Edmund Selous is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the fascinating and complex world of insects, providing rich descriptions of their behaviors, life cycles, and social structures. The book aims to captivate readers with intriguing details about various insect species and their relationships with one another and their environments. The opening of "The Romance of Insect Life" sets the stage for a detailed exploration of insects, starting with a discussion on neuropterous insects, particularly the fascinating behaviors of white ants. It highlights their complex social structures, including the roles of kings, queens, and workers within their colonies. Selous introduces themes of natural systems and interdependence among insects, promising an engaging journey into their unique ways of life, including warfare tactics, communication methods, and dietary habits, while emphasizing the author's intention to entertain rather than to classify scientifically. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, 1914 Insects Moore-Park, Carton, 1877-1956 Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=osu.32435050749977&view=1up&seq=15 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71593 112319 112319