The Hemiptera

This introduction to the natural history of bugs will enable serious students of nature to recognize the different kinds of bugs (such as aphids, leafhoppers, cicadas, and water boatmen) and to understand their ecological relationships with other insects, vertebrates, plants, and micro-organisms. The emphasis is on British species, but the book also covers aspects of hemipteran biology worldwide. Illustrated keys to the British sub-orders are included and these keys are applicable to many bugs in other parts of the world. Other useful features are chapters on collecting and preserving techniques, a glossary, and a guide to further sources of information.