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Borror and DeLong's Introduction to the Study of Insects, 7th Edition
Overview
First published in the 1950s by the late James Borror and Dwight Moore DeLong, this classic text, INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF INSECTS 7TH EDITION, combines the study of insects with clear and current insect identification. In this new edition (available in a bundle with InfoTrac College Edition), Johnson and Triplehorn supply updated information on phylogeny using systematics while adding a greater emphasis on insect biology and evolution.
This greater concentration on insect systematics necessitated many content changes including an added chapter for a newly described order, the Mantophasmatodea, as well as a new chapter reclassifying Order Homoptera (Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Hoppers Psyllids) into Order Hemiptera. Nearly every order has been modified, sometimes substantially, to reflect new discoveries and scientific hypotheses. Many new families have been added throughout the book, some reflecting revised classifications, but many are the result of the discovery of new groups within the United States and Canada, particularly from the New World tropics. These include the families Platystictidae (Odonata), Mackenziellidae (Collembola), Mantoididae (Mantodea), and Fauriellidae (Thysanoptera).
The results of molecular analyses are beginning to substantively contribute to the development of a robust and predictive classification. Thus, the phylogeny of insects has changed drastically from the last edition due to the incorporation of molecular data. The most conspicuous of these changes, for example, is the recognition that the order Strepsiptera is most closely related to the true flies (Diptera), rather than to the Coleoptera.
Since it was first published in the 1950s, this text has played an important role in understanding and preserving the diversity of the insect world. This title's long history, coupled with the authors' passion for currency and accuracy, make it once again the classic text and reference.
- Modern identification keys supply the most current entomological information.
- A greater emphasis on insect biology and evolution is provided.
- The insect phylogeny has been updated along with the identification keys for all insects of North America.
- A new chapter has been added on the newly described order, Mantophasmatodea (chapter 14).
- The chapter on Homoptera (Chapter 22) has been collapsed into the order Hemiptera to reflect a new understanding of those insect groups.
- The chapter on beetles has been updated considerably to reflect the changes in understanding of the diversity and phylogeny of Coleoptera.
- Many new families have been added throughout the book, some reflecting revised classifications, but many the result of the discovery of new groups within the United States and Canada. These include the families Platystictidae (Odonata), Mackenziellidae (Collembola), Mantoididae (Mantodea), and Fauriellidae (Thysanoptera).
- Various hypotheses of the phylogeny of insects have been updated to incorporate molecular data. For example, the text now recognizes the order Strepsiptera is most closely related to the true flies (Diptera), rather than to the Coleoptera.
- Chapter on Behavior and Ecology has been thoroughly revised and expanded to provide a solid foundation for students who may not have had this information in previous courses.
- Modern insect collection methods such as the use of global information systems, has been incorporated.
- The book's linear design, with a simple two-column format, makes it an ideal reference or study tool.
- A strong emphasis on classification is seen through the use of "keys."
- The text is a superb reference for students embarking on advanced courses.
- Insect identification "keys" for all families of insects of North America are included.
- Accurate, detailed technical drawings accompany each of the identification keys and illustrate the most important characteristics of each insect family.
- Numerous figures, bullets, easily understood diagrams, and numbered lists throughout the text help students grasp the material.
- Thorough referencing with classic and contemporary sources in each chapter.
2. The Anatomy, Physiology, and Development of Insects.
3. Systematics, Nomenclature, and Identification.
4. Behavior and Ecology.
5. Phylum Arthropoda.
6. Hexapoda.
7. The Entognathous Hexapods: Protura, Collembola, Diplura.
8. The Apterygote Insects: Microcoryphia and Thysanura.
9. Order Ephemeroptera: Mayflies.
10. Order Odonata: Dragonflies and Damselflies.
11. Order Orthoptera: Grasshoppers, Crickets, and Katydids.
12. Order Phasmatodea: Walkingsticks and Leaf Insects.
13. Order Grylloblattodea: Rockcrawlers.
14. Order Mantophasmatodea.
15. Order Dermaptera: Earwigs.
16. Order Plecoptera: Stoneflies.
17. Order Embiidina: Webspinners.
18. Order Zoraptera: Zorapterans, Angel Insects.
19. Order Isoptera: Termites.
20. Order Mantodea: Mantids.
21. Order Blattodea: Cockroaches.
22. Order Hemiptera: True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Psyllids, Whiteflies, Aphids, and Scale Insects.
23. Order Thysanoptera: Thrips.
24. Order Psocoptera: Psocids.
25. Order Phthiraptera: Lice.
26. Order Coleoptera: Beetles.
27. Order Neuroptera: Alderflies, Dobsonflies, Fishflies, Snakeflies, Lacewings, Antlions, and Owlflies.
28. Order Hymenoptera: Sawflies, Parasitic Wasps, Ants, Wasps, and Bees.
29. Order Trichoptera: Caddisflies.
30. Order Lepidoptera: Butterflies and Moths.
31. Order Siphonaptera: Fleas.
32. Order Mecoptera: Scorpionflies and Hangingflies.
33. Order Strepsiptera: Twisted-Winged Parasites.
34. Order Diptera: Flies.
35. Collecting, Preserving, and Studying Insects.
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