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An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 4: or Elements of the Natural History of the Insects — John Shaqi

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 4: or Elements of the Natural History of the InsectsKirby, William

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An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 4: or Elements of the Natural History of the Insects

Name: An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 4: or Elements of the Natural History of the Insects
Author: Kirby, William

Kirby, William

Beneficial insects; Insect pests; Insect societies; Insects; Insects -- Habitations; Insects -- History; Insects -- Host plants; Insects -- Life cycles

[Illustration: _Painted by J. J. Masquerier._

  _Engraved by W. T. Fry._

_William Spence, Esq^r., F.L.S._]

            _Published by Longman & C^o. London, July 1825._




                                   AN
                              INTRODUCTION
                                   TO
                              ENTOMOLOGY:

                                   OR
                                ELEMENTS
                                 OF THE
                     _NATURAL HISTORY OF INSECTS_:

                              WITH PLATES.

                  BY WILLIAM KIRBY, M.A. F.R. AND L.S.
                           RECTOR OF BARHAM,
                                  AND
                      WILLIAM SPENCE, ESQ. F.L.S.

                            IN FOUR VOLUMES.
                                VOL. IV.

                            _FIFTH EDITION._

                                LONDON:
                              PRINTED FOR
                 LONGMAN, REES, ORME, BROWN, AND GREEN,
                            PATERNOSTER ROW.

                                 1828.




                       PRINTED BY RICHARD TAYLOR,
                     RED LION COURT, FLEET STREET.




                          CONTENTS OF VOL. IV.

   Letter.                                               Page.

   XXXVII. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of
             Insects. _Sensation_                         1-33

  XXXVIII. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of
             Insects continued. _Respiration_            34-80

    XXXIX. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of
             Insects continued. _Circulation_           81-101

       XL. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of
             Insects continued. _Digestion_            102-126

      XLI. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of
             Insects continued. _Secretion_            127-151

     XLII. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of
             Insects continued. _Reproduction_         152-173

    XLIII. Internal Anatomy and Physiology of
             Insects concluded. _Motion_               174-203

     XLIV. Diseases of Insects                         204-240

      XLV. Senses of Insects                           241-264

     XLVI. Orismology, or Explanation of Terms         265-363

    XLVII. System of Insects                           364-428

   XLVIII. History of Entomology                       429-485

     XLIX. Geographical Distribution of Insects;
             their Stations and Haunts; Seasons;
             Times of Action and Repose                486-527

        L. On Entomological Instruments; and
             the best Methods of collecting,
             breeding, and preserving Insects         528-559

       LI. Investigation of Insects                   560-573

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