This book represents the culmination of the author’s lifetime work on a single fascinating group of insects, the hover wasps, Stenogastrinae. The author explores the biology of these little-known wasps at the threshold of sociality, presenting an ambitious survey of ideas about their evolution and an assessment of the current standing of controversial concepts. Following taxonomic and morphological descriptions, the behaviour, colonial dynamics, social communication and especially the remarkably diverse nests of wasps are discussed. Compared to the better-known species of paper wasps, hornets and yellow jackets, the hover wasps show various peculiarities, such as characteristics of immature brood rearing, nest defence and mating systems. The nest architecture probably presents the most variable solutions in social wasps and is characterized by an astonishing level of camouflage, making these insects an interesting example of special adaptation to forest environments.
This book represents the culmination of the author’s lifetime work on a single fascinating group of insects, the hover wasps, Stenogastrinae. The author explores the biology of these little-known wasps at the threshold of sociality, presenting an ambitious survey of ideas about their evolution and an assessment of the current standing of controversial concepts. Following taxonomic and morphological descriptions, the behaviour, colonial dynamics, social communication and especially the remarkably diverse nests of wasps are discussed. Compared to the better-known species of paper wasps, hornets and yellow jackets, the hover wasps show various peculiarities, such as characteristics of immature brood rearing, nest defence and mating systems. The nest architecture probably presents the most variable solutions in social wasps and is characterized by an astonishing level of camouflage, making these insects an interesting example of special adaptation to forest environments.
Straight from the personal archives of Dolce & Gabbana, here is their scrapbook featuring photographs and memorabilia of all the celebrities the designers dress. Like pages from the personal photo album of Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana, Hollywood: Dolce & Gabbana brings to life the work of these two brilliant fashion designers. A scrapbook of the designers' creative lives, these pages offer an intimate glimpse into celebrities' personal and public interpretations of Dolce & Gabbana's art. Featuring photographs by some of the hottest fashion photographers of our time, both on the red carpet and in private sittings, and celebrities' personal items, such as handwritten notes and lipstick blots on napkins, this book captures the unique, young and ever-evolving cutting-edge style that is Dolce & Gabbana. It explores the designers' relationships with the beautiful people they dress, including Hollywood royalty such as Madonna and Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Isabella Rossellini, Susan Sarandon, Tina Turner, Gwyneth Paltrow and many others. A favorite for its fashion extremes, Dolce & Gabbana truly symbolizes both Hollywood glamour and urban style.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.