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Common Insects From Africa
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Common Insects From Africa is the definitive compendium of the most exotic of insects from Africa. You will enjoy reading this vintage collection by Leo Afolabi.
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Common Insects From Africa - Leo Afolabi
Dedicated to the flora and fauna of AFRICA
SYNOPSIS
COMMON INSECTS FROM AFRICA is a definitive compilation of colorful and exotic insects common to the forests and habitat of Africa.
The set covers 15 selected insects that are found primarily in Africa and some in other parts of the world. Featuring quirky facts as well as illustrations of the insects for the acquaintance of those curious about Africa and its exotic components, you will emerge knowing more about the interesting flora and fauna of Africa.
ENJOY.
Leo Afolabi,
Lagos.
1/08/2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• SYNPOSIS
Giant African Fruit Beetle
Wasp Spider
Rainbow Shield Bug
Kirby’s Dropwing
African Mantis
Tse-tse Flies
House Fly
Africanized (Killer
) Bees
Mosquito
African Black Beetle
Termites
African Army Ant
African Moon Moth
A Sand Fly
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
• ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Giant African Fruit Beetle
Binominal name: Chelorrhina Polyphemus
Habitat: Dense tropical African forests
Country Found: Uganda
The giant African fruit beetle, sometimes called African Goliath Beetle, isn’t as gigantic as the name suggests, even though it is quite huge for an insect. An adult female is usually 35–55mm (1.38-2.1in) and the male ranges from 35–80mm (1.38-3.15in), which for a bug is impressive.
This large scarab beetle feeds on fruits and sap flows from tree wounds, high in sugar content. By doing this they are helping the ecosystem because the action lessens the number
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