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Bugwatching

The Art, Joy, and Importance of Observing Insects
Brief Description
Discover the pleasures of watching insects with this fun, informative, and marvellously illustrated how-to guide. Insects are the most abundant wildlife on the planet but also the least observed. This incisive field companion highlights the basic tools for watching insects with all of our senses, covers... Read More
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Bugwatching

"Discover the pleasures of watching insects with this fun, informative, and marvelously illustrated how-to guide."--Provided by publisher.

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Discover the pleasures of watching insects with this fun, informative, and marvellously illustrated how-to guide.

Insects are the most abundant wildlife on the planet but also the least observed. This incisive field companion highlights the basic tools for watching insects with all of our senses, covers some best habitats and circumstances for seeing the most diversity, and shares tips for attracting desirable insects to your yard and garden.

With wonderful illustrations by Samantha Gallagher, Bugwatching explains why this rewarding activity is for everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity, level of affluence, ability, or disability. When you become a bugwatcher, you join a community of supportive and energetic people. The potential for personal and scientific discovery is virtually limitless.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691264004

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 100+ color photos + 40 color illus.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Samantha Gallagher

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Eric R. Eaton is a naturalist and writer whose books include Insectpedia: A Brief Compendium of Insect Lore and Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect (both Princeton). He runs the blogs Bug Eric and Sense of Misplaced.

Samantha Gallagher is an artist and illustrator who specialises in insects.

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