Re: Botanical Latin for insects

When I took insect systematics 25 years ago, the professor recommended
Dictionary of Word Roots and Combining Forms by Donald Borror.  Although I
am not working as an entomologist, I still keep the old book on my desk.

Ed Lisowski
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"Kevin Caley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Does any anyone know if there is an insect equivalent to 'Botanical
> Latin' (a rather useful book that explains what names mean!).  I am
> looking mainly for Lepidoptera ones at the moment.
>
> Thanks if anyone can help!
>
> Regards,
>
> Kevin
> (who posts rather too rarely these days!!)
>