Insect Learning

Contributors; Preface; D.R. Papaj, Alcinda C. Lewis. Aversion learning and feeding; E.A. Bernays. Ethological and comparative perspectives on honey bee learning; J.L. Gould. Learning of host-finding cues by hymenopterous parasitoids; T.C.J. Turlings, F.L. Wackers, L.E.M. Vet, W.J. Lewis, J.H. Tumlinson. Functional organization of appetitive learning and memory in a generalist pollinator, the honey bee; R. Menzel, U. Greggers, M. Hammer. Merging mechanism and adaptation: an ethological approach to learning and generalization; B.H. Smith. Motivation, learning and motivated learning; M. Mangel. Choosing hosts and mates: the value of learning; B.D. Roitberg, M.L. Reid, Chao Li. Learning and behavioral ecology: incomplete information and environmental predictability; D. Stephens. Learning and the evolution of resources: pollinators and flower morphology; A.C. Lewis. Automatic behavior and the evolution of instinct: lessons from learning in parasitoids; D.R. Papaj. Comparative and experimental approaches to understanding insect learning; J.A. Rosenheim. Application of learning to pest management; R.J. Prokopy, W.J. Lewis. Cognition in bees: from stimulus reception to behavioral change; R. Dukas, L.A. Real. Afterword: Learning, adaptation and the lessons of O; D.R. Papaj. Index.

`Insect Learning is a collection of papers providing an extensive and indepth look at the functional ecology of insect learning. On the whole this book is a good balance of theory, models and empirical results which underline the significance of various types, and aspects of learning in insect decision-making. ... an original product that will undoubtedly stimulate fruitful discussion and create further avenues of research.... I recommend Insect Learning. It is a most stimulating book and a key reference. In my estimation it has no rival.'
Bulletin of Entomological Research
`This book reviews a broad range of ecological and evolutionary problems in insect learning, usually in the context of new data and original models.'
Review of Medical and Veterinary Entomology
`We can expect to see much progress in this field over the coming decade, and this book points the way.'
Ecology
`The excellent chapter by Rosenheim should be required reading for all who work in the area of insect learning... this book is a welcome addition to the literature on insect behaviour ...a well-organized and generally well-written book that should be read by anyone interested in insect behavior.'
Annals of the Entomological Society of America