Insect by Design

Introducing 70 of the world’s most dazzling, extraordinary and, at times, disturbing insects. In this richly illustrated and engaging book, you’ll discover their remarkable adaptations, intricate worlds and the surprising ways they impact our own lives.

Many of these insects that represent peak biological innovation. By sharing their amazing physical attributes - from wings to antennae, iridescence to camouflage, microscopic Fairy Wasps to Goliath Beetles - entomologist and zoologist Ross Piper reveals the fascinating stories of insect origins, mating rituals and survival, as well as their resonance in culture and history. With large-scale, detailed illustrations by Carim Nahaboo, The Wonder of Insects is a celebration of these endlessly fascinating and important creatures.

Dr Ross Piper is a zoologist, author and presenter/on-screen expert. Fascinated by animals for as long as he can remember, he has a first class degree in zoology at Bangor University and a PhD in insect ecology at the University of Leeds. Piper is currently a visiting fellow at the University of Essex and a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society. He is the author of Animal Earth (T&H) and has presented documentaries for Sky and the BBC.