TABLE OF CONTENTS Cape Bluet Damselfly 4 Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle 6 Middle Island Tusked Weta 8 Karner Blue Butterfly 10 American Burying Beetle 12 Field Cricket 14 Lord Howe Island Stick Insect 16 Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly 18 Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly 20 Streaked Bombardier Beetle 22 Heath Fritillary Butterfly 24 Atala Butterfly 26 Fact Sheet 28 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32
1 RENEWED WATER SOURCES HELP CAPE BLUET DAMSELFLY Cape bluet damselflies may look fragile but they are hunters These insects eat any kind of prey they can catch and digest Their legs form a basket that can scoop other insects right out of the air But a water shortage in South Africa threatened their survival The damselflies lived near streams and other wetlands in South Africa Cape bluet damselflies are recognizable by their purplish color 4
12 Insects Back From The Brink
This book introduces 12 insects that were on the brink of extinction and made an amazing comeback.
About This Book
By: Samantha S. Bell
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
