Awarded Best Reference by the New York Public Library (2004), Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE (2003), and AAP/PSP 2003 Best Single Volume Reference/Science

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about insects in this comprehensive encyclopedia

Authoriative illustrated reference on insects and spiders with contribuing essays by world-renowned scientists.

From the publisher. This beautifully illustrated book provides an overview of the world of insects. The encyclopedia of insect species is organized according to

A visual directory featuring every order of the insect world, with a natural history introduction.