An elementary manual of New Zealand entomology : $b being an introduction to the study of our native insects

"An Elementary Manual of New Zealand Entomology" by G.V. Hudson is a late 19th-century introduction to the world of New Zealand insects, tailored for beginners and nature enthusiasts. It starts by teaching the basics of insect science, like the different parts of an insect's body and how they grow through stages such as larva and pupa, before exploring the wide variety of native insect species found in New Zealand. It simplifies insect classification, collection, and the important aspects of insect anatomy, so that people new to the science and younger students are able to easily grasp the essentials, preparing them to learn about the unique behaviors and categories of New Zealand's insect life.