The Mason Bees (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162641324)

The Mason Bees by J. Henri Fabre is a comprehensive and informative book about the life and habits of these fascinating insects. The author, a renowned French entomologist, shares his observations and experiments with mason bees, which are solitary bees that build their nests in hollow cavities. The book is divided into 11 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the mason bee's life cycle, behavior, and interactions with other species. Fabre describes the physical characteristics of mason bees, their reproductive strategies, and the various materials they use to construct their nests. He also discusses their foraging habits, the plants they pollinate, and the predators and parasites that threaten them. Throughout the book, Fabre employs a conversational and engaging writing style that makes the complex scientific concepts accessible to readers of all levels. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the bees' behavior and anatomy. Overall, The Mason Bees is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in entomology, ecology, or natural history. It offers a unique glimpse into the behavior and biology of these important pollinators and highlights the intricate relationships that exist within ecosystems.1916. J.H. Fabre, as some few people know, is the author of half a score of well-filled volumes in which, under the title of Souvenirs Entomologiques, he has set down the results of fifty years of observations, study and experiment on the insects that seem to us the best-known and the most familiar: different species of wasps and wild bees, a few gnats, flies, beetles and caterpillars; in a word, all those vague, unconscious, rudimentary and almost nameless little lives which surround us on every side and which we contemplate with eyes that are amused, but already thinking of other things, when we open our window to welcome the first hours of spring, or when we go into the gardens or the fields to bask in the blue summer days. This volume contains all essays on the Chalicodomae, or Mason-bees. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. Henri Fabre
ISBN-10: 1162641320
ISBN-13: 9781162641324
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d