Abstract

A Bug-Hunting Chronicle of Being Stung, Bitten, and Eating Bugs"
A book chronicling the author's real experiences in their quest to learn everything about insects.
Sometimes letting themselves be bitten by venomous spiders to experience neurotoxins firsthand,
Other times having their hand pinched by stag beetles to compare their strength...
From getting swarmed by fire ants twice overseas,
To traveling to California to eat slugs that look just like bananas,
The author journeyed east and west in search of insects.
Their only driving forces were "curiosity" and "obsessive love" for bugs.
This unforgettable bug-hunting chronicle is filled with love and scientific inquiry, told by an author who put their body on the line for their research!
Also includes an "Obsessive Bug Encyclopedia" with the author's passionate commentary and
"Hirasaka's Bug Recipe Collection

Author’s Information

Born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1985. Graduated from the Department of Marine Science and Biology, Faculty of Science, University of the Ryukyus. Completed the Master's program at the Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba. While in graduate school, he began writing for a website and is active as a rare animal hunter and biology writer. His books include "Recipes for Invasive Fish," "Recipes for Deep-Sea Fish," "Creatures that are Dangerous to Eat," and "Catch, Eat, and Research Deep-Sea Fish."