The author, Fabre was born in St. Léons in Aveyron, France. The author mentioned the following insects in his book: Sacred Beetle Cicada Praying Mantis Glow-worm Mason-wasp Psyches (Faggot Caterpillar) Spanish Copris Grasshoppers Common wasps Grub Cricket Sisyphus Capricorn Locusts Anthrax fly