Insects ae among the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, including more than a million described species and represent more than half of all known living organisms. Most insects are solitary. However, some insects, such as ants, bees, and termites, live in large colonies. Insects communicate with others of their species in a variety of ways. Some insects commnicate by making vibrating noises bby abdomen. Some insects make noises by expelling air from the pharynx or by beating a leg or wing on a hard surface. Some insects secrete various kinds of chemical substances called pheromones. Each kind of pheromone has a specific function, such as to attract the opposite sex, to identify an individual's caste, or to mark a trail.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of fundamental concepts of animal behaviour as they relate to insects. This well written and accessible txt will be a highly useful reference tool to students and professional scientists in the field of entomology and allied fields.