Insect Fact and FolkloreA "compilation of legends, proverbs, superstitious beliefs, folklore and facts about insects. From Lepidoptera to Siphonaptera the information is systematically arranged but informally presented. In each chapter, brief basic knowledge about a particular order of insects is expanded by the legendary and anecdotal material."--Library journal. |
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INSECTS EVERYWHERE | 1 |
VELVET WINGSTHE MOTHS AND THE BUTTERFLIES | 11 |
INSECTS IN ARMORTHE BEETLES | 31 |
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