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CHAPITRE I LE SCARABÉE SACRÉ CHAPITRE II LA VOLIÈRE CHAPITRE III LE CERCERIS BUPRESTICIDE CHAPITRE IV LE CERCERIS TUBERCULÉ CHAPITRE V UN SAVANT TUEUR CHAPITRE VI LE SPHEX À AILES JAUNES CHAPITRE VII LES TROIS COUPS DE POIGNARD CHAPITRE VIII LA LARVE ET LA NYMPHE CHAPITRE IX LES HAUTES THÉORIES CHAPITRE X LE SPHEX LANGUEDOCIEN CHAPITRE XI SCIENCE DE L'INSTINCT CHAPITRE XII IGNORANCE DE L'INSTINCT CHAPITRE XIII UNE ASCENSION AU MONT VENTOUX CHAPITRE XIV LES ÉMIGRANTS CHAPITRE XV LES AMMOPHILES CHAPITRE XVI LES BEMBEX CHAPITRE XVII LA CHASSE AUX DIPTÈRES CHAPITRE XVIII UN PARASITE. LE COCON CHAPITRE XIX RETOUR AU NID CHAPITRE XX LES CHALICODOMES CHAPITRE XXI EXPÉRIENCES CHAPITRE XXII ÉCHANGE DE NIDS NOTES
CHAPITRE I LE SCARABÉE SACRÉ
CHAPITRE II LA VOLIÈRE
CHAPITRE III LE CERCERIS BUPRESTICIDE
CHAPITRE IV LE CERCERIS TUBERCULÉ
CHAPITRE V UN SAVANT TUEUR
CHAPITRE VI LE SPHEX À AILES JAUNES
CHAPITRE VII LES TROIS COUPS DE POIGNARD
CHAPITRE VIII LA LARVE ET LA NYMPHE
CHAPITRE IX LES HAUTES THÉORIES
A vivid portrait of the hidden world of insects unfolds in this timeless naturalist’s notebook, where careful observation meets lyrical prose. The author invites listeners to step into the bustling micro‑cosmos of beetles, flies, and other tiny workers, revealing how their instinctive habits rival human ingenuity. Each chapter reads like a field journal, peppered with scientific insight yet alive with the wonder of a curious mind.
The narrative begins with a small band of eager companions trekking through spring‑laden hedgerows, eyes fixed on the sacred scarab rolling its ball of dung across a sun‑warmed plateau. Along the way they encounter shimmering minnows, fluttering swallows, and the delicate dance of dragonflies, all described in rich, sensory detail. The author’s eye for the minute—whether it’s the beetle’s specialized tools or the subtle choreography of a larva—draws listeners into a celebration of nature’s ingenuity.
Beyond the charming anecdotes, the work ponders the deeper question of instinct itself, exploring how these tiny creatures embody a logic all their own. It offers a gentle, thought‑provoking invitation to reconsider the intelligence that thrives beneath our feet, making the study of insects an accessible and enchanting adventure for any ear.
Full title
Souvenirs entomologiques - Livre I Étude sur l'instinct et les moeurs des insectes Étude sur l'instinct et les moeurs des insectes
Language
fr
Duration
~9 hours (566K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-10-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1915
A patient observer of insects and the natural world, this French naturalist turned close watching into lively, memorable science writing. His books helped generations of readers see everyday creatures with fresh curiosity.
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