Beautifully illustrated and approachable, this is the only California-specific, statewide book devoted to all groups of insects. Completely revised for the first time in over 40 years, Field Guide to California... Read More
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Beautifully illustrated and approachable, this is the only California-specific, statewide book devoted to all groups of insects.
Completely revised for the first time in over 40 years, Field Guide to California Insects now includes over 600 insect species, each beautifully illustrated with color photographs. Engaging accounts focus on distinguishing features, remarkable aspects of biology, and geographical distribution in the state. An accessible and compact introduction to identifying, understanding, and appreciating these often unfamiliar and fascinating creatures, this guide covers insects that readers are likely to encounter in homes and natural areas, cities and suburbs, rural lands and wilderness. It also addresses exotic and invasive species and their impact on native plants and animals. Field Guide to California Insects remains the definitive portable reference and a captivating read for beginners as well as avid naturalists.
Completely revised for the first time in over 40 years, Field Guide to California Insects now includes over 600 insect species, each beautifully illustrated with color photographs. Engaging accounts focus on distinguishing features, remarkable aspects of biology, and geographical distribution in the state. An accessible and compact introduction to identifying, understanding, and appreciating these often unfamiliar and fascinating creatures, this guide covers insects that readers are likely to encounter in homes and natural areas, cities and suburbs, rural lands and wilderness. It also addresses exotic and invasive species and their impact on native plants and animals. Field Guide to California Insects remains the definitive portable reference and a captivating read for beginners as well as avid naturalists.
Details
- Price: $26.95
- Pages: 536
- Publisher: University of California Press
- Imprint: University of California Press
- Series: California Natural History Guides
- Publication Date: 30th October 2020
- Trim Size: 5 x 8 in
- Illustration Note: 143 color illustrations, 23 line illustrations, 3 maps, 1 table
- ISBN: 9780520288744
- Format: Paperback
- BISACs:
NATURE / Animals / Insects & Spiders
NATURE / Regional
PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals
Reviews
- Bug Squad"A fantastic book—well-researched, well-written, well-illustrated, and an opportunity for you to become not a Big Game Hunter, but a Little Game Hunter."
- Well-read Naturalist"When it comes to natural history field guides for the United States at the state level, no series ever published can even approach the California Natural History Guides for either breadth or depth of coverage."
Author Bio
Table of Contents
Preface
INTRODUCTION
What Is an Insect?
Classification
ACCOUNTS: SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT
Coneheads (Class Protura)
Two-pronged Bristletails (Class Diplura)
Springtails (Class Collembola)
Insects (Class Insecta)
Acknowledgments
Glossary
Bibliography
Online Resources
Photo Credits
Index
About the Authors
INTRODUCTION
What Is an Insect?
Growth and Reproduction
Breathing and Circulation
Feeding
Stinging
Distribution and Diversity of the California Insect Fauna Breathing and Circulation
Feeding
Stinging
Topography
Geographical Distribution
Diversity
Microhabitats
Making an Insect CollectionGeographical Distribution
Diversity
Microhabitats
Classification
Names
Synopsis of Hexapods and the Orders of InsectsACCOUNTS: SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT
Coneheads (Class Protura)
Two-pronged Bristletails (Class Diplura)
Springtails (Class Collembola)
Insects (Class Insecta)
Acknowledgments
Glossary
Bibliography
Online Resources
Photo Credits
Index
About the Authors
Beautifully illustrated and approachable, this is the only California-specific, statewide book devoted to all groups of insects.
Completely revised for the first time in over 40 years, Field Guide to California Insects now includes over 600 insect species, each beautifully illustrated with color photographs. Engaging accounts focus on distinguishing features, remarkable aspects of biology, and geographical distribution in the state. An accessible and compact introduction to identifying, understanding, and appreciating these often unfamiliar and fascinating creatures, this guide covers insects that readers are likely to encounter in homes and natural areas, cities and suburbs, rural lands and wilderness. It also addresses exotic and invasive species and their impact on native plants and animals. Field Guide to California Insects remains the definitive portable reference and a captivating read for beginners as well as avid naturalists.
Completely revised for the first time in over 40 years, Field Guide to California Insects now includes over 600 insect species, each beautifully illustrated with color photographs. Engaging accounts focus on distinguishing features, remarkable aspects of biology, and geographical distribution in the state. An accessible and compact introduction to identifying, understanding, and appreciating these often unfamiliar and fascinating creatures, this guide covers insects that readers are likely to encounter in homes and natural areas, cities and suburbs, rural lands and wilderness. It also addresses exotic and invasive species and their impact on native plants and animals. Field Guide to California Insects remains the definitive portable reference and a captivating read for beginners as well as avid naturalists.
- Price: $26.95
- Pages: 536
- Publisher: University of California Press
- Imprint: University of California Press
- Series: California Natural History Guides
- Publication Date: 30th October 2020
- Trim Size: 5 x 8 in
- Illustrations Note: 143 color illustrations, 23 line illustrations, 3 maps, 1 table
- ISBN: 9780520288744
- Format: Paperback
- BISACs:
NATURE / Animals / Insects & Spiders
NATURE / Regional
PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals
– Bug Squad"A fantastic book—well-researched, well-written, well-illustrated, and an opportunity for you to become not a Big Game Hunter, but a Little Game Hunter."
– Well-read Naturalist"When it comes to natural history field guides for the United States at the state level, no series ever published can even approach the California Natural History Guides for either breadth or depth of coverage."
Preface
INTRODUCTION
What Is an Insect?
Classification
ACCOUNTS: SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT
Coneheads (Class Protura)
Two-pronged Bristletails (Class Diplura)
Springtails (Class Collembola)
Insects (Class Insecta)
Acknowledgments
Glossary
Bibliography
Online Resources
Photo Credits
Index
About the Authors
INTRODUCTION
What Is an Insect?
Growth and Reproduction
Breathing and Circulation
Feeding
Stinging
Distribution and Diversity of the California Insect Fauna Breathing and Circulation
Feeding
Stinging
Topography
Geographical Distribution
Diversity
Microhabitats
Making an Insect CollectionGeographical Distribution
Diversity
Microhabitats
Classification
Names
Synopsis of Hexapods and the Orders of InsectsACCOUNTS: SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT
Coneheads (Class Protura)
Two-pronged Bristletails (Class Diplura)
Springtails (Class Collembola)
Insects (Class Insecta)
Acknowledgments
Glossary
Bibliography
Online Resources
Photo Credits
Index
About the Authors