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 60
... soil . Larvae are " leatherjackets " ( 1 ) and live in soil , especially in wet places and marshes , feeding on decaying plants or on roots of grasses and of other plants . Some live in streams and ponds . They may be garden pests but ...
... soil . Larvae are " leatherjackets " ( 1 ) and live in soil , especially in wet places and marshes , feeding on decaying plants or on roots of grasses and of other plants . Some live in streams and ponds . They may be garden pests but ...
Page 87
... soil over their burrows . Mud daubers build mud nests on buildings or in soil , and may be seen at wet mud . OTHER WASPS 2 up to 3 / 4in 1 2 87.
... soil over their burrows . Mud daubers build mud nests on buildings or in soil , and may be seen at wet mud . OTHER WASPS 2 up to 3 / 4in 1 2 87.
Page 120
... soil , plant debris and on water . Nymphs are just like smaller adults in outward appearance , and they are found with them in similar places . Water Springtails ( 1 ) live on the surfaces of ponds , lakes and streams . Seashore ...
... soil , plant debris and on water . Nymphs are just like smaller adults in outward appearance , and they are found with them in similar places . Water Springtails ( 1 ) live on the surfaces of ponds , lakes and streams . Seashore ...
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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