The Best Entomology Books of All Time

Discover the most influential entomology books, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Jonathan Balcombe - Super Fly: The Unexpected Lives of the World's Most Successful Insects

By Jonathan Balcombe – Biologist with a PhD in ethology (you?) 

4.93
| 2021 | 368 Pages
Recommended for: 
Entomology enthusiasts and those interested in animal behavior. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Discover the diverse and abundant world of insects, particularly flies, and their critical beneficial services.
  • Understand the importance of flies in pollination, waste removal, natural pest control, and as a food source for other animals.
  • Learn about the significant role flies play in science, such as in genetics and forensics.
  • Explore fascinating facts about flies' behaviors, adaptations, and ecological impact.
  • Gain insights into the vast diversity and sheer numbers of flies on Earth, highlighting their evolutionary success.
Reviews:
Diverse Species
Important Ecological Role
Fascinating Facts
Informative
Engaging
Painful Bites
Disease Transmission
  • #63 Best Seller in Entomology on Amazon
  • National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History
  • New York Times Editors Choice Pick
Recommended by Jane Goodall, Lulu Miller, Michael Fox and 8 others
Jane GoodallFlies! Those irritating insects that settle on your food when you eat outside in summer, cluster round the eyes of horses, and carry diseases on their little tickling feet. How can someone write a whole book on flies! The best thing I can say is “Read Super Fly!” It is utterly fascinating, written with clear prose, a delightful sense of humour, and by a gifted naturalist and storyteller. And Jonathan Balcombe not only writes with authority about the incredible diversity of fly species, but with a real love for these fascinating winged beings that play such an important role in the tapestry of life
Lulu MillerBalcombe has done it again. He’s peeled back our assumptions about a class of maligned creature and shown us there is wonder, majesty, and even poetry to find inside flies. I left this book hypnotized by the celestial blues Balcombe illuminated in flies’ eyes; I was delighted to learn of flies’ status as unsung pollinators, as forensic tools, as secret codes in fine art. This book has so many gifts for nature lovers, engineers, poets, and tired old souls hoping to rekindle their love of the world
Michael FoxRead this engaging and well-researched book and learn why we can't live without flies and other insects: Then understand and respect their 'ecological services' and wonder about what and how they may feel with many senses and abilities far more developed than our own
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Book Cover of Dave Goulson - Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse

By Dave Goulson – Professor of Biology at University of Sussex (you?) 

4.89
| 2021 | 336 Pages
Recommended for: 
Environmental enthusiasts, Conservationists, Biologists. Intermediate to Advanced readers.
You will:
  • Understand the importance of insects for our survival
  • Learn about the alarming decline in insect numbers worldwide
  • Discover the impact of chemical pesticides on insect populations
  • Realize the connection between climate change, biodiversity, and wildlife
  • Explore solutions to prevent an ecological disaster
Reviews:
Informative
Eye-opening
Essential
Well-written
Fascinating
Too Political
Not Enough Insect Information
The Times Literary SupplementAn intense cri de coeur for saving insects…The question now is whether they can survive what humans have done to the earth
The IndependentGoulson's book is not only enormously informative, but also hugely entertaining: its light touch and constant humor make cutting-edge research a pleasure to read about. For anyone interested in the natural world, this is essential reading
The Sunday TimesAn attempt to educate us in the eccentric beauty of insects and their absolute necessity
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4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
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Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get an Entomology book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
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  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Eric R. Eaton - Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect

By Eric R. Eaton – Entomologist for Smithsonian & Cincinnati Zoo (you?) 

4.81
| 2021 | 256 Pages
Recommended for: 
Nature enthusiasts, Entomologists, Science lovers. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Discover the diverse world of wasps, from tiny fairyflies to gargantuan tarantula hawks
  • Understand the beneficial roles of wasps in pest control, pollination, and symbiotic relationships
  • Learn about wasp evolution, ecology, physiology, diversity, and behavior
  • Appreciate the positive relationships wasps share with humans and the environment
  • Explore the staggering variety and endless fascination of wasps
Reviews:
Informative
Beautifully Illustrated
Eye-Popping Infographics
Comprehensive Treatments
Covers Global Species
Small Font Size
Limited Text Space
Recommended by Marc Bekoff, Margaret Roach, Malcolm Aldridge and 11 others
Marc Bekoff[A] highly informative and beautifully illustrated book
Margaret Roach[This book] filled me with wonder and awe
Malcolm AldridgeA beautifully illustrated, very readable and scientific compendium of the biology, ecology, behaviour and diversity of wasps and, in particular, their relationship with us
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