1. French writer Hugo: "Insects" is worthy of being the "epic of insects".

2. Modern writer Ba Jin: "Insect Diary" integrates the author's lifelong research results and life insights, observes insect nature with human nature, and transforms the insect world into a world for humans to obtain knowledge, interest, beauty and Thoughtful essay.

3. Modern writer Zhou Zuoren: Fabre’s book talks about the life of insects, but when we read it, we found it more interesting and meaningful than reading those boring novels and dramas. He did not do the work of dissection and classification (that is enough in ordinary entomology), but used the method of observation and experiment to record the life phenomena of insects on the spot, as well as the incredible wonder and stupidity of instincts and habits.

We were deeply impressed by the fate of the same species described in novels and dramas. Now we see these tragedies and comedies in the insect world, as if we had heard about distant relatives—indeed, very distant relatives. News is the same urgent temptation that reminds people of all kinds of things. His narrative is particularly literary and artistic, making him worthy of being called the epic of insects.

4. Dramatist Rostand criticized him and said, "This great scientist thinks like a philosopher, sees like an artist, and feels and expresses like a writer." This can actually be said to be the most accurate. Comments. Meterlinck calls him "the Homer of insects", which is also a very concise nickname. ("Fabre's Insects") - Zhou Zuoren published an article in 1923)

5. Modern thinker and writer Lu Xun: His works also have two shortcomings: one is to ridicule anatomists; It is to apply human morality to the insect world.

But without dissection, there would be no astute observations like his, because the basis of observation is still anatomy. It is reasonable for agriculturists to divide insects into beneficial insects and pests based on their benefits to humans. Yes, but based on the human morality and laws of the time, it is redundant to classify insects as good or bad. Some serious scientists criticized Fabre, and it was not without reason. But if we are careful about these two points, then his ten-volume work "Insects" is still a very interesting and useful book to read. ("The Paradox of "Medical Masters" and the So-called "Famous Quotes"")

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1. The fable of the cicada and the ant

This one The fable tells that before winter is coming, many animals are preparing for the winter. The lazy cicada not only fails to prepare for the winter, but also laughs at the stupidity of the ants and other animals who are storing food for the winter. But the cold winter is really When the winter came, other animals spent the winter safely, but the lazy cicada had no food to eat, so he was drowned and buried to death by the heavy snow while looking for food in the snow.

2. Cicadas and ants

Ants and Cicadas After an autumn rain, the green leaves and grass changed into golden clothes. When the sun came out, the ant brothers began to prepare food for the winter. They came to the tree, collected the fruits that fell from the tree, arranged them neatly under the tree to dry, and then transported them home bit by bit.

3. Cicada emerges from the burrow

After the grub [that is, the larvae of the cicada] breaks through the shell and leaves the fibrous branches, it waits until the tentacles can swing freely. The legs are relatively strong and can be retracted freely, and the claws on the front can also be retracted. Then they swayed and fell down. They were very smart and found the place to fall when they were in the tree. Finally, they found the place and started working immediately without losing a moment.

4. Mantis Predation

When the prey moves into the prey range of the mantis, the mantis will react. First, turn your head in the direction of the prey and stare at the prey closely. Then the front feet (paws) tighten, the center of gravity moves back, and the eyes don't take away from the prey. When the time is right, the mantis will capture the prey at an extremely fast speed, pierce its claws into the prey's body, hold on tightly, and gnaw on it.

5. Gray Locust

The life of a locust begins with a fertilized egg. The larvae that have just hatched from the eggs have no wings and can jump. They are called jumping nymphs. The shape and living habits of jumping flies are similar to those of adults, except that their bodies are smaller and their reproductive organs are not mature, so they are also called nymphs. The nymph gradually grows up. When it is restricted by the exoskeleton and cannot grow any longer, it sheds its original exoskeleton. This is called molting.

6. Green grasshopper

The grasshopper attacked the cicada early in the morning when it was high in the tree while it was resting. The attacked cicada was suddenly startled when it was disemboweled alive. Then the attacker and the attacked fell into a ball.

7. Languedoc Scorpion

The Languedoc Scorpion, this arthropod has a mysterious habit. There is a six-section body at the end of its tail, with a smooth surface and a bubble shape. It is a small gourd for making and storing poisonous juice. The appearance of a scorpion looks like water, but it is extremely poisonous, and the end of the poison cavity is a curved sting, which is dark and sharp. There is a small hole on the tip of the needle, and the venom flows from here into the body of the person being stung. Languedoc scorpions are also very interesting when mating.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Insect Diary