Author: J. Henry WatsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Lepidoptera
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The Wild Silk Moths of the World
Author: J. Henry WatsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Lepidoptera
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The Wild Silk Moths of North America
Author: Paul M. TuskesPublisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501738003
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The Saturniidae are among the largest and showiest moths in North America. This comprehensive work covers the life history and taxonomy of a hundred species and subspecies of these Lepidoptera. The beautiful adults and larvae of all species are illustrated in thirty color plates, which are supported by line drawings of cocoons, distribution maps, and photographs of behavior. More than a natural history guide, this book includes chapters in population biology, life history strategies, disease and parasitoids, and the importance of silk moths of human culture. The systematic account emphasizes genetic differences among populations and the process of speciation and presents new information on experimental hybridization and life histories. For the student, researcher, and naturalist, here is practical information on collecting, rearing, and conducting original research. The entire text is referenced to an extensive bibliography.
South Asian Ways of Silk
Author: Ole ZethnerPublisher: Nordic Institute of Asian Studies
ISBN: 9789385063077
Category : Sericulture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Silk has a long history in South Asia, more than 4,000 years. Today sericulture and silk production provide a livelihood to millions of people, not least tribal women. Here India dominates, being the second largest producer of silk in the world after China. The history of mulberry silk is well known and much has been written on its cultivation and production, especially by and for specialists. The scope and purpose of this volume is quite different, however. Aimed at a broader readership, it presents the diversity and complexity of sericulture and silk production across South Asia and Myanmar within a single, richly illustrated book. Significantly, it explores new directions in sericulture, and suggests alternatives to mulberry silk, which is not without environmental and ethical issues. Special attention is paid to Eri silk, similar to soft cotton and regarded as the most world?s comfortable textile. The result is a fascinating exploration of the world of silk in South Asia, a volume that will interest and intrigue silk specialists and general readers alike.
Giant Silkmoths
Author: Philip HowsePublisher: Papadakis Dist A/C
ISBN: 9781906506254
Category : Camouflage (Biology)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The most spectacular wild silkmoths live in tropical and subtropical forests and include the elegant moon moths with delicate pale green wings and long tails, the atlas moths with snake patterns embroidered on the edges of their wings, and "bulls-eye" moths with brightly-coloured eye-spots that resemble the eyes of owls. The interplay of wing colour and design, behaviour, and ecology in the evolution of these extraordinary insects is explored in a lively text by award-winning author Philip Howse accompanied by the magnificent photographs of Kirby Wolfe. The fascinating natural history of the silkmoths and the manner in which they protect themselves are featured in this book in such a way as to enthrall scientists, students, artists and all those interested in wildlife and photography.
Gardening for Butterflies
Author: The Xerces SocietyPublisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 160469761X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
“No matter the size or shape of your growing area, this will guide you through creating a butterfly-friendly space.” —Mother Earth News Welcome the world’s most exquisite visitors to your garden! Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of butterflies who need our help, and shows you how to design a habitat where they will thrive. This optimistic call to arms is packed with everything you need to create a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden. You will learn why butterflies matter, why they are in danger, and what simple steps we can take to make a difference. You'll also learn how to choose the right plants and how to create a garden that flutters and flourishes with life.
Silkworms
Author: Sylvia A. JohnsonPublisher: First Avenue Editions
ISBN: 0822595575
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
An introduction to the domesticated silkworm moth, raised on farms in Japan and elsewhere for the sake of the silk thread out of which its cocoons are constructed.
The Matter of History
Author: Timothy J. LeCainPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110713417X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
The Matter of History links the history of people with the history of things through a bold new materialist theory of the past.
A Revision of the Silkmoth Genus Samia
Author: Richard Steven PeiglerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Moths
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
"The authors have collaborated to produce this taxonomic revision and compilation on the splendid moths and caterpillars of the genus Samia, of which 19 species are now known to science. All species are shown in full color. For centuries, colorful and traditional textiles have been woven from their silk on handlooms in India, Bhutan, and China, but with improved technology and globalization, this form of wild silk increasingly attains a higher rank in the world market." --Cover.
Parasites and Pathogens of Insects
Author: Nancy E. BeckagePublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 008091649X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Both volumes of Parasites and Pathogens of Insects provide in-depth coverage of the interface between insect parasites and pathogens and hosts, and explore the relationships between these partners. They emphasize biochemical and molecular interactions, basic biology, and the roles of hormones, receptors, and other cellular components in modulating interactions between host insects and attacking agents. These topics also are assessed in relation to biotechnology and biological control.In the short term, these volumes fill a void in current literature by emphasizing basic interactions at the biochemical and molecular levels. In the long term, these interactions may provide avenues for exploitation to enhance the rate of "beneficial" parasitism or to reduce the rates of disease transmission and infection of vertebrate hosts. - Presents the latest information on insect parasites and pathogens - Describes biochemical and molecular host-parasite and host-pathogen relationships - Covers mechanisms of insect pathogenicity and resistance - Provides exceptional breadth of coverage and authoritative reviews - Special topics - Transposable elements in insect pathogens - Co-evolution and gene transfer between hosts and invaders - Biological control
Global Silk Industry: A Complete Source Book
Author: R.k.dattaPublisher: APH Publishing
ISBN: 9788131300879
Category : Sericulture
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description