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British Bees Illustrations
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Author : William Edward Shuckard
language : en
Publisher: LOVELL REEVE & CO
Release Date : 1866
British Bees Illustrations written by William Edward Shuckard and has been published by LOVELL REEVE & CO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1866 with Bees categories.
GENERAL HISTORY OF BEES. The bees constitute a family of the order Hymenoptera, viz. insects ordinarily, but in the case of bees always, with four transparent wings, which are variously but partially traversed longitudinally and transversely with threads, called nervures, supposed to be tubular, the relative position of which, together with the areas they enclose, called cells, help to give characters to the genera. Most of the Hymenoptera further possess some kind of an ovipositor,—of course restricted to the females,—varying considerably in the different families. This is sometimes external, but is often seated within the apex of the abdomen, whence it can be protruded for the purpose of depositing the egg in its right nidus. In our insect this organ is converted into a weapon of defence 18and offence, and forms a sting, supplied by glands with a very virulent poison, which the bee can inject into the wound it inflicts. It is not certain that this organ is used by the bee as an ovipositor, although it is evident it is its analogue. This brief description of the essential peculiarities of the family will, for the present, suffice. In the notice of the imago, I shall enlarge upon the general structure, and then particularize those portions of it which may facilitate further progress. The Egg.—Although the egg of the parent is the source of the origin of the bee, we cannot abruptly commence from this point, for the preliminary labours of the mother are indispensable to the evolution of its offspring. This egg has to be placed in a suitable depository, together with the requisite food for the sustenance of the vermicule that will be disclosed from it. Instinct instructs the parent where and how to form the nidus for its egg. These depositories differ considerably in the several genera, but, as a general rule, they are tubes burrowed by the mother either in earth, sand, decaying or soft wood, branches of plants having a pith, the halm of grain, cavities already existing in many substances, and even within the shells of dead snails. These perforations are sometimes simple, and sometimes they have divergent and ramifying channels. Sometimes they are carefully lined with a silky membrane secreted by the insect, and sometimes they are hung with a tapestry of pieces of leaves, cut methodically from plants, but some leave their walls entirely bare. All these particulars I shall have ample opportunity to note in the special descriptions of the genera. I merely indicate them to show how various are the receptacles for the offspring of our bees. Before the egg is placed within its nidus, this is supplied with the requisite quantity of food needful for the support of the young to the full period of its maturity. The receptacle is then closed, and the same process is repeated again and again until the parent has laid her whole store of eggs. In other cases one tube, or its ramification, contains but one egg. These eggs are usually oblong, slightly curved, and tapering at one extremity; they vary in size according to the species, but are never, however, above a line in length, and sometimes they are very minute. When the stock of the mother bee is exhausted she leaves them to the careful nursing of nature, and the young is speedily evolved. She then wanders forth; time has brought senility; her occupation has gone; and she passes away; but her progeny survive to perpetuate the continual chain of existence. To be continue in this ebook...
Field Guide To The Bees Of Great Britain And Ireland
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Author : Steven Falk
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-09-19
Field Guide To The Bees Of Great Britain And Ireland written by Steven Falk and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-19 with Nature categories.
Bees are a fascinating and indispensable group of insects, but many species are in decline, and efforts to help determine distributions and changes in abundance have to date been compromised by a serious lack of identification resources. This book is from author Steven Falk, who is a professional naturalist and conservationist with over forty years' experience of working with bees. It is a comprehensive introduction to bee classification, ecology, field techniques and recording, a full glossary, and information on how to separate the sexes and distinguish bees from other insects. Also included are introductions to families and genera, describing key characters and life histories, as well as detailed species descriptions covering field and microscopic characters, similar species, variants, flight season, habitat, flowers visited, nesting habits, status & distribution, and parasites & associates. A series of innovative illustrated keys to genera and species are designed to guide the user step by step through the identification process. The book is illustrated with over 1,000 colour and black and white artworks by Richard Lewington, one of Europe's leading insect artists. It also includes stunning photographs of living insects as seen in the wild and 234 up-to-date distribution maps. This eagerly anticipated new addition to the highly acclaimed British Wildlife Field Guides series will unravel the complexities of identification, and is designed to cater for people new to the bee world as well as to more experienced recorders who wish to identify every species accurately. It provides the latest information on the identification, ecology, status and distribution of all 275 species of bee in Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands.
The Natural History Of Bees
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Author : James Duncan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1840
The Natural History Of Bees written by James Duncan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1840 with Bee culture categories.
A Book About Bees
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Author : Charles Fitzgerald Gambier Jenyns
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1886
A Book About Bees written by Charles Fitzgerald Gambier Jenyns and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1886 with Bee culture categories.
British Bee Keeper S Guide Book To The Management Of Bees In Movable Comb Hives And The Use Of Modern Bee Appliances
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Author : Thomas William Cowan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1907
British Bee Keeper S Guide Book To The Management Of Bees In Movable Comb Hives And The Use Of Modern Bee Appliances written by Thomas William Cowan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1907 with Bee culture categories.
British Bee Farming
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Author : James F. Robinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1880
British Bee Farming written by James F. Robinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1880 with Bee culture categories.
Catalogue Of The British Bees In The Collection Of The British Museum
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Author : Frederick Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1891
Catalogue Of The British Bees In The Collection Of The British Museum written by Frederick Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1891 with Bees categories.
British Bee Keeper S Guide Book To The Management Of Bees In Movable Comb Hives And The Use Of Modern Bee Appliances Illustrated
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Author : T W (Thomas William) 1840-1 Cowan
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2021-09-09
British Bee Keeper S Guide Book To The Management Of Bees In Movable Comb Hives And The Use Of Modern Bee Appliances Illustrated written by T W (Thomas William) 1840-1 Cowan and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-09 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
British Bee Keeper S Guide Book To The Management Of Bees In Moveable Comb Hives And The Use Of The Extractor Illustrated
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Author : Thomas William COWAN
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1902
British Bee Keeper S Guide Book To The Management Of Bees In Moveable Comb Hives And The Use Of The Extractor Illustrated written by Thomas William COWAN and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1902 with categories.
The Natural History Of Bees
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Author : Tbd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-16
The Natural History Of Bees written by Tbd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-16 with History categories.