Raising Insects: A Book for Pet Owners (A Book for Pet Owners)

Author: Wei Sanli
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Insects are the largest group of animals on Earth. Although some species are not particularly liked, many members have won people's affection. It is precisely for this reason that insect keeping has become increasingly important. In the colorful spring, the butterflies fluttering gracefully among the flowers and grasses help us relax our tense nerves and better appreciate the splendor of life. On starry autumn nights, when the silver-bell-like chirping of crickets arrives with the wind, even living in a bustling city, it is not difficult to feel the tranquility of rural life. Despite some insects' unattractive appearances, they can become nutritious delicacies after being prepared, making insect cuisine a growing trend. In some industries, insect products such as carnauba wax, silk, and lacquer are indispensable raw materials. It is clear that keeping insects not only provides leisure and relaxation but also generates economic benefits. This book introduces 100 species of insects, categorized into four major groups: economic insects, landscape insects, leisure insects, and edible insects. Due to the vast number of insect species, the phenomena of "same name, different species" and "different names, same species" are quite severe. To help breeders correctly select species, all introduced insects are sorted by Pinyin and accompanied by their Latin names for reference and consultation.
Insects are the largest group of animals on Earth. Although some species are not particularly liked, many members have won people's affection. It is precisely for this reason that insect keeping has become increasingly important. In the colorful spring, the butterflies fluttering gracefully among the flowers and grasses help us relax our tense nerves and better appreciate the splendor of life. On starry autumn nights, when the silver-bell-like chirping of crickets arrives with the wind, even living in a bustling city, it is not difficult to feel the tranquility of rural life. Despite some insects' unattractive appearances, they can become nutritious delicacies after being prepared, making insect cuisine a growing trend. In some industries, insect products such as carnauba wax, silk, and lacquer are indispensable raw materials. It is clear that keeping insects not only provides leisure and relaxation but also generates economic benefits. This book introduces 100 species of insects, categorized into four major groups: economic insects, landscape insects, leisure insects, and edible insects. Due to the vast number of insect species, the phenomena of "same name, different species" and "different names, same species" are quite severe. To help breeders correctly select species, all introduced insects are sorted by Pinyin and accompanied by their Latin names for reference and consultation.