Sources & Further Reading
The following books, papers, and online resources were used as references for the content on this site and are recommended for anyone wanting to learn more about prehistoric insects.
Books
- Grimaldi, D. & Engel, M.S. (2005). Evolution of the Insects. Cambridge University Press. The definitive textbook on insect evolution, covering the entire fossil record.
- Carpenter, F.M. (1992). Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology, Part R: Arthropoda 4 (Insecta). Geological Society of America. Comprehensive taxonomic reference for fossil insects.
- Rasnitsyn, A.P. & Quicke, D.L.J. (2002). History of Insects. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Detailed overview of insect fossil history with systematic treatment.
- Poinar, G.O. Jr. & Poinar, R. (1999). The Amber Forest. Princeton University Press. Accessible introduction to amber and the organisms preserved within it.
- Labandeira, C.C. (various). Research papers on insect herbivory and insect-plant co-evolution. Published through the Smithsonian Institution.
Online Resources
- Paleobiology Database (PBDB) Open-access database of fossil occurrences worldwide.
- Rhynie Chert Research Group University of Aberdeen's resource on the Rhynie Chert deposit.
- Smithsonian Paleobiology Research programs in paleobiology at the National Museum of Natural History.
- American Museum of Natural History Major research collections in insect paleontology.
- Natural History Museum, London Extensive fossil insect collections and research programs.