This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and (if not signed in) for advertising. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your use of the site and services is subject to these policies and terms.
Nature.
Nonfiction.
HTML:In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Stewart has tracked down over one hundred of our worst entomological foes—creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. From the world’s most painful hornet, to the flies that transmit deadly diseases, to millipedes that stop traffic, to the “bookworms” that devour libraries, to the Japanese beetles munching on your roses, Wicked Bugs delves into the extraordinary powers of six- and eight-legged creatures. With wit, style, and exacting research, Stewart has uncovered the most terrifying and titillating stories of bugs gone wild. It’s an A to Z of insect enemies, interspersed with sections that explore bugs with kinky sex lives (“She’s Just Not That Into You”), creatures lurking in the cupboard (“Fear No Weevil”), insects eating your tomatoes (“Gardener’s Dirty Dozen”), and phobias that feed our (sometimes) irrational responses to bugs (“Have No Fear”). Intricate and strangely beautiful etchings and drawings by Briony Morrow-Cribbs capture diabolical bugs of all shapes and sizes in this mixture of history, science, murder, and intrigue that begins—but doesn’t end—in your own backyard.… (more)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A lot of it was familiar to me, but there was also a lot of new material, and I enjoyed reading about insects from around the world. The layout was useful for learning, and the stories were fascinating. The drawings were great, though there were a few times I wished they were in color because of the vivid coloration the author describes. She writes with evident pleasure in the subject, includes quotes that are spot on, and has obviously done her research. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the subject, but it is not for the truly squeamish. ( )
adult nonfiction; audio narrative science. Not for the faint-hearted, but definitely for the bug-curious. Writing in the spirit of Mary Roach but not as thorough, Amy Stewart prefers to share just the juiciest morsels uncovered in her research. ( )
I really enjoyed this little book about a wide variety of strange and scary bugs. In some cases, it actually improved my image of the bug in question. I agree with some reviewers that an afterward would be really nice, as the prose comes to an abrupt end. ( )
Wicked Bugs delivers the sting, whether it’s a deeper understanding of all the critters that go “zzzz” in the night or a good gross-out that you’re after.
Nature.
Nonfiction.
HTML:In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Stewart has tracked down over one hundred of our worst entomological foes—creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. From the world’s most painful hornet, to the flies that transmit deadly diseases, to millipedes that stop traffic, to the “bookworms” that devour libraries, to the Japanese beetles munching on your roses, Wicked Bugs delves into the extraordinary powers of six- and eight-legged creatures. With wit, style, and exacting research, Stewart has uncovered the most terrifying and titillating stories of bugs gone wild. It’s an A to Z of insect enemies, interspersed with sections that explore bugs with kinky sex lives (“She’s Just Not That Into You”), creatures lurking in the cupboard (“Fear No Weevil”), insects eating your tomatoes (“Gardener’s Dirty Dozen”), and phobias that feed our (sometimes) irrational responses to bugs (“Have No Fear”). Intricate and strangely beautiful etchings and drawings by Briony Morrow-Cribbs capture diabolical bugs of all shapes and sizes in this mixture of history, science, murder, and intrigue that begins—but doesn’t end—in your own backyard.
▾Library descriptions
No library descriptions found.
▾LibraryThing members' description
Book description
In this captivating look at the sinister side of the natural world, Amy Stewart uncovers more than one hundred of our worst insect enemies -- creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. Â From the world's most painful hornet to millipedes that stop traffic, from "bookworms" that devour libraries to Japanese beetles that much on our roses, Wicked Bugs" tells the stories of bugs gone ail.
Here is a captivating mixture of history, science, murder, and intrigue that begins -- but doesn't end -- in our own backyards. Â [from back cover]
Contents: African bat bug -- She’s just not that into you -- Asian giant hornet -- Assassin bug -- Bugs of war -- Bed bug -- Biting midge -- Black fly -- Black widow -- Stinging caterpillars -- Bombardier beetle -- Brazilian wandering spider -- Curse of the scorpion -- Brown marmorated stink bug -- Brown recluse -- Chigger mite -- Chigoe flea -- Have no fear -- Cockroach -- Colorado potato beetle -- The gardener’s dirty dozen -- Corn rootworm -- Death-watch beetle -- Bookworms -- Deer tick -- Filth fly -- I’ve got you under my skin -- Formosan subterranean termite -- The ants go marching -- Giant centipede -- Mediterranean fruit fly -- Millipede -- Arrow poisons -- Mosquito -- Mountain pine beetle -- Nightcrawler -- The enemy within -- Oriental rat flea -- Paederus beetle -- Corpse-eaters -- Phylloxera -- Rocky Mountain locust -- Fear no weevils -- Sand fly -- Scabies mite -- What’s eating you? -- Spanish fly -- Tarantula -- Tsetse fly -- Zombies.
Haiku summary
LibraryThing Author
Amy Stewart is a LibraryThing Author, an author who lists their personal library on LibraryThing.
)
)
Google Books — Loading...
Wikipedia in English (1)
1