A Study Of The Parasites Of The American Tent Caterpillar

By William Fuller Fiske

Book Overview

A Study of the Parasites of the American Tent Caterpillar is a scientific book written by William Fuller Fiske in 1903. The book is a detailed study of the parasites that infect and feed on the American tent caterpillar, a common pest that causes damage to trees and crops in North America. The author examines the life cycle, behavior, and distribution of the parasites that attack the caterpillar, including various species of wasps and flies. Fiske also discusses the impact of these parasites on the population of the caterpillar and their potential use as biological control agents. The book is an important reference for researchers and scientists studying the ecology and behavior of parasitic insects, and provides valuable insights into the complex relationships between insects and their natural enemies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120131839
• ISBN13: 9781120131836
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"