02126cam a22003253u 4500 27868 UtSlPG 20260610133633.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Fabre, Jean-Henri, 1823-1915 The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-01-22 Produced by Ron Swanson "The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work primarily explores the life and behavior of various insects, specifically focusing on beetles and their unique characteristics, with an emphasis on the glow-worm. Fabre’s writing reflects a meticulous approach to entomology, blending detailed observations with poetic descriptions of the insects’ lives and habitats. The opening of the text introduces the glow-worm, notable for its bioluminescent tail, which is celebrated in popular culture and science alike. Fabre details its physical characteristics and fascinating predatory behavior, particularly highlighting the glow-worm's method of incapacitating its prey, the snail, using an anaesthetic bite. With vivid imagery and scientific inquiry, the introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the glow-worm’s life cycle, its evolutionary traits, and the intricate dynamics of its ecological niche. The narrative is rich with observations that blend scientific rigor with a narrative flair, inviting readers into the enchanting world of insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Beetles Fireflies Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27868 68777 68777