Books in Entomology

Insect Pathology

3rd Edition
October 1, 2025
Nemat Keyhani + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Insect Pathology, Third Edition offers the most comprehensive research on the topic of insect pathology, spanning the diversity of insects with a more diverse array of microbes. This book provides a full update on new approaches for studying the genetics, development, evolution, and ecology of insect pathogens. Written by leading researchers and experts, the book includes coverage of revolutionary genome editing tools, such as CRISPR-Cas9, which have been developed for multiple insect pathogen systems and provides insights into the molecular underpinnings of insect pathogens and their hosts. This book also updates modern molecular techniques, “omics” approaches, and newly applied findings.These new and revised topics are critical for understanding current perspectives in the field, making this book a needed reference for insect pathologists, entomologists, microbiologists, mycologists, nematologists, protistologists, ecologists, and practitioners of biological control of insect pests. New and long-time students of insect pathology will also find this new edition useful.

Ant Behavior

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Abraham Hefetz
English

Ant Behavior utilizes evolution as a framework for comprehending the social structure and conduct of ants. This book delves into the intricate workings of ant colonies, illustrating how they function not just as societies, but as cohesive "superorganisms." The text covers vital aspects such as colony structure, nest architecture, and the division of labor, emphasizing how ants collectively achieve their societal goals. In addition to exploring the colony dynamics, this comprehensive guide sheds light on reproductive competition, communication, and intra-colonial conflict. It explains the complex caste systems and details how ants engage in collective behavior to protect their colonies.Drawing on the latest research, it provides readers with a deep understanding of ant sociality and evolutionary biology. The book is an essential resource for students and researchers in entomology and zoology, particularly those with an interest in social insects and evolutionary studies.

Entomopathogenic Fungi in Insects

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Arash Zibaee + 2 more
English

Fungi are among the most widespread microorganisms in insect habitats. They may serve as mutualistic elements in insect physiology (e.g., in digestion) or they may act as infectant agents, weakening or killing the host. This latter feature may be used for microbial pest control. Interactions of Entomopathogenic Fungi with Insects: From Physiological Effects to Applications will cover entomopathogenic fungi, as well as the physiological, immunological, and behavioral responses that they illicit in insects. The book will go on to explore the potential uses of these biopesticides against harmful insects such as parasitoids and disease vectors. Finally, it will cover potential harm to non-target insect populations and how these might be mitigated.Interactions of Entomopathogenic Fungi with Insects: From Physiological Effects to Applications is an interdisciplinary and solution-oriented book that will appeal to academics and professionals who do research or work on the sustainable development of agroecosystems, insect pathology and biocontrol, plant protection, and crop health. Graduate and post-graduate students studying entomology, agriculture, plant science, and ecology, especially those with a focus on sustainability, will also benefit from this work.

The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance

1st Edition
September 7, 2025
David B. Rivers + 1 more
English

The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance offers a focused and in-depth discussion on the biology, ecology, and behavior of blow flies relevant to medico-legal entomology in North America. Moving from introductory information to advanced applications, this book covers recent developments, current challenges, and research needs for the calliphorids most relevant to forensic entomology and how these topics can influence the use of these insects in the court of law. The book will be useful for students enrolled in forensic entomology, biological forensics, forensic anthropology, and related course work, as well as attorneys and law enforcement that utilize entomological evidence in casework.

The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens)

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Fulvia Bovera + 1 more
English
eBook
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The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is among the seven insect species allowed by European (EU) Regulations for aquaculture, poultry, and pigs. This unique insect is a bio-converter, able to feed on organic matter and convert it into larval biomass rich in protein and lipid, usable as feed and food. The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens): Sustainable Applications in Food, Feed, and Beyond begins by covering the biology and behavior of H. illucens, to give readers basic understanding of this unique insect. Then its farming and production are covered, followed by coverage of its many applications. In particular, its nutritional and health benefits as food and feed, and its potential in bio packaging and even energy production will be covered. The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens): Sustainable Applications in Food, Feed, and Beyond is a truly interdisciplinary work that compiles that latest research on the insect that may well feed and fuel the future. It is written by an international team of experts and is a must-have resource for entomologists and food scientists studying edible insects, zoologists and veterinarians interested in how this product might benefit livestock animals, and those in adjecent fields.

Insect Anatomy

1st Edition
August 1, 2025
Bernard Moussian
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Insect Anatomy: Structure and Function provides both morphological and anatomical descriptions of insect tissues and organs and the underlying genetic mechanisms of their function using updated methods. Insects play important roles in diverse ecosystems, with subsequent, tremendous impacts on human society through disease, agriculture effects, and more. Both beneficial and detrimental insect species continuously challenge agriculture and medicine. Written by international experts of insect morphology and anatomy, this book offers concise descriptions of all parts of an insect’s anatomy, including the brain and nervous system, tracheal system, blood, reproductive organs, and kidney system.

Asiatic-Pacific Ticks

1st Edition
August 1, 2025
Ze Chen + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Asiatic-Pacific Ticks: Species of Medical and Veterinary Importance is the definitive resource on the taxonomy, biology, and bionomics of tick species native to the Palearctic and Oriental regions. This comprehensive book, authored and edited by leading experts, delves into the identification, biology, and ecological roles of 12 primary tick species, including the Asian longhorned tick and those in the Hyalomma genus. It provides a global perspective as these species expand beyond their native habitats, making it indispensable for entomologists, public health personnel, and parasitologists. The book begins by exploring the classification history and identification of each species' active life stages.Detailed sections follow, discussing the biology, bionomics, and pathogenic agents associated with each tick species, emphasizing their relevance to human and animal health. This valuable resource is essential for those tracking diseases in tick populations and understanding the ecological impact of these medically and veterinary significant species.

Aedes aegypti

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
B. Vaseeharan + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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The Aedes aegypti mosquito, a recognized vector for the arboviruses that cause dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, has expanded extensively across the southern hemisphere in recent years and can be found in nearly every tropical and subtropical region, as well as some temperate areas. Aedes aegypti: Ecology, Population Control, and Vector-borne Disease Prevention meticulously introduces the Aedes aegypti mosquito, it’s biology and microbiota, the diseases it transmits, and the most current and effective strategies for controlling it’s ever-spreading populations. Topics covered include state-of-the-art technologies such as microbial secondary metabolites, nano-drug delivery approaches, electrochemical biosensing, and machine learning in mosquito population and disease control.Professors, researchers, and students at and above the graduate level in the fields of entomology, parasitology, virology, and epidemiology will gain insights into recent developments in the control of Aedes aegypti and the illnesses it spreads. Companies and industry professionals working on new technologies aimed at this purpose can use this work to review current research and technologies in order to build upon it in their work.

Advances in Insect Physiology

1st Edition
Volume 67
October 15, 2024
Russell Jurenka
English
Hardback
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Advances in Insect Physiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics including Insecticidal RNAi delivered as biopesticide, Cry toxins, Vip3 insecticidal proteins: Structure and Mode of Action, New plant/other bacteria toxins, Engineered insecticidal proteins, Resistance to insecticidal proteins, and Photorhabdus toxins across Gram-negative bacteria. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

Advances in Insect Physiology

1st Edition
Volume 66
June 3, 2024
Russell Jurenka
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Insect Physiology, Volume 66 in the series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics including Cockroach Biology, Apocrine Secretion from Salivary Glands, and Female Insect Reproduction.

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The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance

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Insect Anatomy

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