1. Volume 1 was released in 1878. In this volume, Fabre recorded in plain and humorous language the scarabs pushing dung balls, the arthropod wasps that preyed on Giddings, and the yellow-winged flies. Through various experiments, a series of Coleoptera and Hymenoptera insects such as locusts and wasps were explained about their interesting living habits and superb instincts... just like an insect song played in a beautiful field.
2. On the edge of the muddy pool, you can see piles of small black tadpoles playing and chasing each other in the warm water; the salamander with a red belly also uses its wide tail like a rudder Swinging and moving forward slowly; in the reeds, we can also find groups of caddis larvae, each of them hiding their body in a small sheath made of dead branches - this small sheath is used Used to defend against natural enemies and various unexpected disasters.
3. In Volume 3, Fabre uses careful and original observations to explore the living habits, parasitic behavior and feeding methods of various insects such as mason bees, bee flies, and frilly-winged wasps. The methods of laying eggs, etc., are described in plain, beautiful, lively and interesting language, just like a trickle of water.
4. It turns out that when the caddis fly rests at the bottom of the water, it stuffs its entire body into a small sheath. When it wants to float to the surface, it first climbs up the reed stem with the small sheath, and then stretches its front body out of the sheath. At this time, there is a gap at the back of the sheath, and the caddis fly can float upward smoothly by relying on this gap. It's like installing a piston. When it is pulled outward, it acts like an air column in a syringe. This section of sheath filled with air is like a lifebuoy on a ship. The buoyancy inside prevents the caddisfly from sinking. Therefore, the caddis fly does not need to be firmly attached to the reed branches or aquatic plants. It can float to the surface of the water to get in touch with the sun, or it can swim freely under the water.
5. In Volume 5, Fabre focused his attention on Coleoptera, Homoptera and Mantis insects. Through the observation of beetles, beetles, dung beetles, cicadas and mantises, he revealed these to us. Insects are affectionate towards their lovers and children, and use vivid and plain language to compose love poems in the insect world.
6. Volume 6 Fabre mainly made detailed observations on the nesting habits of insects and recorded the hexagonal hives built by wasps, and how geometrically accurate his calculations were! In addition, Fabre also studied the habits of sweet tree aphids, bee aphids, ribbon orb web spiders, Narbonne wolf spiders and other insects. These aphids are all born and outstanding masters of geometry.
7. In Volume 7, Fabre combines professional knowledge with life insights, describing insects such as weevils, leaf beetles, carabid beetles, caddis flies, and damselflies with his own objective and unique perspective. The author's respect and love for life are permeated between the lines, just like an exquisite picture depicting the secret garden of insects.
8. In Volume 8, Fabre mainly made detailed observations on the nesting habits of insects, recording the hexagonal hive built by the wasp and how geometrically accurate its calculations were. Huaidu! In addition, Fabre also studied the habits of aromatic tree aphids, bee aphids, ribbon orb web spiders, Narbonne wolf spiders and other insects. These insects are all born and outstanding masters of geometry.
9. Among the six species of garden spiders, only two species usually rest in the center of the web, namely the striped spider and the silky spider. Even if they are scorched by the scorching sun, they will never leave the net easily to rest in the shade. As for other spiders, they never appear during the day. Their own method is to work and rest at the same time. Not far from their net, there is a hidden place made of leaves and threads. During the day they hide here, quietly, immersed in deep thought.
10. In Volume 10, Fabre made detailed observations and records on the eating habits of vegetarian insects, and explored the reasons why each insect who came to the vegetarian banquet loved his own plant. Knowledge on the marriage customs and egg-laying of insects such as pine gill beetles, swamp iris elephants, and fireflies are introduced in detail. Extended information
Souvenirs Entologiques, also known as "Insect World", "Insect Story", "Entomological Notes" or "Insect Story", is a novel written by French entomologist and writer Jean-Henri ·A long biological work written by Casimir Fabre, ***10 volumes. The first volume was first published in 1879, and the entire book in 1907.
This work is a work on insect biology that summarizes the types, characteristics, habits and marriage habits of insects. It records the real life of insects and expresses the spirituality shown by insects in their struggle for survival. It also records Fabre’s motivations, life ambitions, knowledge background, living conditions, etc. for his obsession with insect research. The author integrates the colorful life of insects with his own life insights, and looks at insects with human nature. The author's respect and love for life are revealed between the lines.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Insect Diary