Raising Insects Manual

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 have won people's hearts. As a result, insect keeping has become increasingly important. In the vibrant spring, the graceful butterflies fluttering among flowers and grasses help relax our tense nerves, allowing us to better appreciate the splendor of life. On a starry autumn night, when the silver-bell-like chirping of crickets drifts in the breeze, even in the midst of a bustling city, one can easily feel the tranquility of rural life. Don't let the unattractive appearance of some insects fool you—when properly prepared, they can become nutritious delicacies, making insect cuisine a growing trend. In certain 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 offers economic benefits. This book introduces 100 species of insects, categorized into four groups: economic insects, landscape insects, leisure insects, and edible insects. Due to the vast number of insect species, issues like "same name, different species" and "different names, same species" are quite common. To help breeders correctly identify and select species, all introduced insects are sorted by their Chinese pinyin names and accompanied by their Latin names for reference... The book covers topics such as insect photography studios, insect life management, larval rearing boxes, insect disease diagnosis and treatment rooms, highlights of economic insects, highlights of landscape insects, highlights of edible insects, highlights of leisure insects, and nocturnal conversations with insects in their enclosures.