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100 1 _aFabre, Jean-Henri,
_d1823-1915
245 1 4 _aThe Mason-Wasps
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-30
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The Mason-Wasps" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the behavior and architecture of various types of wasps, particularly focusing on the Mason-wasps and their nesting habits. It aims to provide insights into their instinctual behavior and architectural prowess, blending entomology with natural history." The opening of "The Mason-Wasps" introduces readers to the Eumenes, a type of Mason-wasp known for its striking black and yellow appearance and remarkable building skills. Fabre describes these wasps' architectural talents, particularly their adeptness in constructing intricate nests using materials like dust and saliva. The narrative begins with a thorough examination of the different species of Eumenes, detailing their solitary habits, prey selection, and the specific habitats they prefer. Fabre’s meticulous observations set the stage for a deeper exploration of the intricacies of wasp behavior and the fascinating relationship between instinct and survival strategies in these remarkable insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWasps
700 1 _aTeixeira de Mattos, Alexander,
_d1865-1921
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66854
999 _c107676
_d107676