Insects: Their Natural History and Diversity : with a Photographic Guide to Insects of Eastern North AmericaMeticulously researched and illustrated with color photographs, Insects is a landmark reference book that is ideal for any naturalist or entomologist. To enhance exact identification of insects, the photographs in this encyclopedic reference were taken in the field -- and are not pinned specimens. Insects enables readers to identify most insects quickly and accurately. The more than 50 pages of picture keys lead to the appropriate chapter and specific photos to confirm identification. The keys are surprisingly comprehensive and easy for non-specialists to use. Insects features: *Detailed chapters covering all insect orders and the insect families of eastern North America *A brief examination of common families of related terrestrial arthropods *4,000 color photographs illustrating typical behaviors and key characteristics *28 picture keys for quick and accurate insect identification *Three indexes -- common family names, photographs, general index *Expert guidance on observing, collecting and photographing insects. Almost 80 percent of all named animal species are insects and closely related arthropods. This book is required reading for anyone interested in entomology. AUTHOR: Steve Marshall is a professor of entomology at the University of Guelph, where he developed a major insect collection and carries out research on insect systematics and biodiversity. He has discovered hundreds of new species, several new genera and even two new subfamilies. 4000 colour photographs & illustrations |
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Page 383
... larvae , leatherjacket larvae are legless , and like other crane fly larvae , they have a reduced head that is at least partially retracted into the body . It is hard to point to the leatherjackets or any other particular kind of crane ...
... larvae , leatherjacket larvae are legless , and like other crane fly larvae , they have a reduced head that is at least partially retracted into the body . It is hard to point to the leatherjackets or any other particular kind of crane ...
Page 392
... larvae . Larval midges have a hard head capsule , one pair of fleshy prolegs right behind the head , another pair of prolegs at the tail end , and no spiracles . Huge numbers of " bloodworms , " aquatic midge larvae with a red pigment ...
... larvae . Larval midges have a hard head capsule , one pair of fleshy prolegs right behind the head , another pair of prolegs at the tail end , and no spiracles . Huge numbers of " bloodworms , " aquatic midge larvae with a red pigment ...
Page 394
... larvae of this family often occur in conspicuous numbers as well . Sometimes larval Bibionidae can be seen gliding along the ground as a glistening group of larvae , piled on top of one another and moving along as an aggregate mass that ...
... larvae of this family often occur in conspicuous numbers as well . Sometimes larval Bibionidae can be seen gliding along the ground as a glistening group of larvae , piled on top of one another and moving along as an aggregate mass that ...
Contents
Preface | 7 |
Introduction | 13 |
The Wingless Insects Springtails Diplurans and Bristletails | 19 |
Copyright | |
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