
By J. Henri Fabre
TRANSLATOR'S NOTE.
CHAPTER 1. THE POMPILI.
CHAPTER 2. THE SCOLIAE.
CHAPTER 3. A DANGEROUS DIET.
CHAPTER 4. THE CETONIA-LARVA.
CHAPTER 5. THE PROBLEM OF THE SCOLIAE.
CHAPTER 6. THE TACHYTES.
CHAPTER 7. CHANGE OF DIET.
CHAPTER 8. A DIG AT THE EVOLUTIONISTS.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (437K characters)
Release date
2002-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1915
Best known for turning close observation into vivid storytelling, this French naturalist wrote classic books that made the hidden lives of insects feel immediate and surprising. Largely self-taught, he combined patient fieldwork with a warm, clear writing style that still feels fresh today.
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