Tracks & Sign of Insects & Other Invertebrates: A Guide to North American Species2012 Choice Magazine academic book award winner (zoology) The first-ever reference to the sign left by insects and other North American invertebrates includes descriptions and almost 1,000 color photos of tracks, egg cases, nests, feeding signs, galls, webs, burrows, and signs of predation. Identification is made to the family level, sometimes to the genus or species. It's an invaluable guide for wildlife professionals, naturalists, students, and insect specialists. |
Contents
| 1 | |
2 Pupae and Exuviae 81 | 81 |
3 Parasitism Predation and Other Causes of Death 105 | 105 |
4 Sign on Vertebrates 129 | 129 |
5 Droppings Secretions and Protective Coverings without Foreign Materials 149 | 149 |
6 Webs and Other Silken Constructions 179 | 179 |
7 Cocoons 217 | 217 |
8 Coverings Cases Retreats and Nests Made from Foreign Materials 239 | 239 |
14 Sign on and in Wood 423 | 423 |
15 Sign on Rocks and Shells 439 | 439 |
16 Burrows and Mounds 443 | 443 |
17 Molelike Excavations and Simple Surface Trails 487 | 487 |
18 Tracks and Trails 499 | 499 |
Plants Mentioned in this Book 525 | 525 |
Glossary 533 | 533 |
References 536 | 536 |
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