This is a classic natural history book that provides a detailed look at the lives and habits of insects. The authors, James Rennie and John Obadiah Westwood, were pioneering figures in the field of entomology. The book includes detailed descriptions of hundreds of different insect species, as well as illustrations and photographs.

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