Grasshoppers and Mantids of the World

This book is a great introduction to the world of grasshoppers and mantids. It's 8 chapters are as follows: 1) Classification and Physiology, 2) Coutship and Mating, 3) Egg-laying and Development, 4) Food and Feeding, 5) Defence, 6) Where they live, 7) Enemies, 8) Interactions with the Human World. A relatively basic & general book using quality color photographs with a mix of black and white photos of various species to illustrate points throughout the book. Recommended for those with an interest in these insects including hobbyists that raise mantids or grasshoppers.

* Covers the world's grasshoppers, katydids, crickets, cockroaches, mantids and stick insects - the orthopteroids * Often superbly-coloured and bizarrely-shaped, these insects are spectacular and fascinating * Includes first-hand original observations plus important data on physiology, classification, life cycles and behavior * Another title in the highly-successful 'Of The World' series --- from book's back cover