Name: Essential Entomology
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ISBN: 9780192843111

Essential Entomology, 2nd Edition, by George C. McGavin and Leonidas-Romanos Davranoglou, is an academic textbook focused on insect diversity, taxonomy, and life history. Published by OUP Oxford in 2023, this textbook uses a clear taxonomic structure to establish biological principles.

This updated edition incorporates major scientific developments from the past twenty years across molecular biology and palaeontology. These additions present refined perspectives on insect evolution and taxonomic relationships over time.

By linking structural adaptations to broader ecological roles, the content supports systematic study across global ecosystems.

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO INSECT EVOLUTION AND BIOLOGY
SECTION 2: THE INSECT ORDERS
- • ARCHAEOGNATHA (Bristletails)
- • ZYGENTOMA (Silverfish and Firebrats)
- • EPHEMEROPTERA (Mayflies)
- • ODONATA (Dragonflies and Damselflies)
- • HAPLOCERCATA (DERMAPTERA and ZORAPTERA) (Earwigs and Angel Insects)
- • PLECOPTERA (Stoneflies)
- • ORTHOPTERA (Grasshoppers and Crickets)
- • DICTYOPTERA (BLATTODEA and MANTODEA) (Cockroaches, Termites, and Praying Mantids)
- • XENONOMIA (GRYLLOBLATTODEA and MANTOPHASMATODEA) (Ice Crawlers and Heel Walkers)
- • EUKINOLABIA (PHASMATODEA and EMBIOPTERA) (Stick Insects, Leaf Insects, and Webspinners)
- • PSOCODEA (Barklice, Booklice, and True Lice)
- • HEMIPTERA (True Bugs)
- • THYSANOPTERA (Thrips)
- • RAPHIDIOPTERA (Snakeflies)
- • MEGALOPTERA (Alderflies, Dobsonflies, and Fishflies)
- • NEUROPTERA (Lacewings, Antlions, and Mantidflies)
- • COLEOPTERA (Beetles)
- • STREPSIPTERA (Strepsipterans)
- • MECOPTERA (Scorpionflies)
- • SIPHONAPTERA (Fleas)
- • DIPTERA (Flies)
- • TRICHOPTERA (Caddisflies)
- • LEPIDOPTERA (Butterflies and Moths)
- • HYMENOPTERA (Bees, Wasps, and Ants)
SECTION 3: FIELDWORK