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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... feed on moth caterpillars . A few feed on stored meats . Many are important predators in woodland areas where species like the Slender Checkered Beetles ( 1 ) feed on destructive beetles . Ornate Checkered Beetles ( 2 ) feed on wasp and bee ...
... feed on moth caterpillars . A few feed on stored meats . Many are important predators in woodland areas where species like the Slender Checkered Beetles ( 1 ) feed on destructive beetles . Ornate Checkered Beetles ( 2 ) feed on wasp and bee ...
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... feed on carrion . Sexton Beetles ( 1 ) bury carrion & larvae feed on it underground . Northern Carrion Beetles ( 2 ) lay eggs in carcasses , where the larvae feed on the rotting flesh . Some species feed on decaying plants & may become ...
... feed on carrion . Sexton Beetles ( 1 ) bury carrion & larvae feed on it underground . Northern Carrion Beetles ( 2 ) lay eggs in carcasses , where the larvae feed on the rotting flesh . Some species feed on decaying plants & may become ...
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... eat seeds . Larvae of Potato Tuberworm ( 2 ) feed on potatoes . Clearwing Moths About 110 species . Day - flying moths often seen at flowers . They have transparent areas on wings , especially on hind wings . Many are wasp - mimics ...
... eat seeds . Larvae of Potato Tuberworm ( 2 ) feed on potatoes . Clearwing Moths About 110 species . Day - flying moths often seen at flowers . They have transparent areas on wings , especially on hind wings . Many are wasp - mimics ...
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