An Instant Guide to Insects: The Most Familiar Species of North American Insects Described and Illustrated in Full ColorAn Instant Guide to Insectsis an ideal compact identification guide to the most familiar insects of North America, from bugs to butterflies, from moths to mosquitoes, and all the thousands of other species of insects commonly seen in the home, garden, city and countryside. This user-friendly guide assumes no previous knowledge: an easy-to-follow system of color-coded bands (denoting type of insect) and symbols leads quickly to the correct section of the book. Detailed, full-color illustrations of insects, with larvae where applicable, plus a distribution map and a concise but informative text make it easy to identify positively the most familiar species of North America. |
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Page 15
... Elongated , cylindrical beetles , many large and brightly colored . Distinctive antennae at least half as long as body and often much longer , up to three times body length . The base of the antenna is often partially surrounded by the ...
... Elongated , cylindrical beetles , many large and brightly colored . Distinctive antennae at least half as long as body and often much longer , up to three times body length . The base of the antenna is often partially surrounded by the ...
Page 98
... elongated , usually brown bugs , 1 / 4-1 / 2in long , with long legs ; front legs are spiny & used for catching prey . Often the abdomen is broader than wings . Found in much of N. America . Many assassin bugs , including the thin , ...
... elongated , usually brown bugs , 1 / 4-1 / 2in long , with long legs ; front legs are spiny & used for catching prey . Often the abdomen is broader than wings . Found in much of N. America . Many assassin bugs , including the thin , ...
Page 118
... Elongated insects with cylindrical , leathery bodies & long , slender antennae . Usually green or green & brown . Hind wings membranous , fore wings thickened & cover hind wings when at rest . Front legs very large & modified for ...
... Elongated insects with cylindrical , leathery bodies & long , slender antennae . Usually green or green & brown . Hind wings membranous , fore wings thickened & cover hind wings when at rest . Front legs very large & modified for ...
Common terms and phrases
abdomen adults but wingless Adults feed America Antennae Antennae thread-like ants aphids apples attack bark bees bite body brightly colored brown or black bugs burrows butterflies cantharidin carrion caterpillars common crops cylindrical decaying dragonflies dung elongated elytra feed on leaves feed on plants females flattened Flower Beetles fore wings galls gardens grasshoppers gray green hairy head hiding by day hind legs hind wings illustrated insects katydids lacewings large numbers larvae larvae feed lay eggs leaf leathery long legs maggots Males mayflies membranous wings molt moths mouthparts native plants nectar nests Nocturnal Nymphs oaks oval ovipositor parasites pests pollen baskets ponds predators prey proboscis pronotum roof-like position rove beetles Sawflies scale insects similar to adults slender soft-bodied soil species Springtails sting stoneflies stout sucking tail filaments thorax Tiger Beetle tiny trees usually vegetation veins wasps Water Boatmen water striders Weevil wing buds wingspan wireworms wood