Beetles of Western North America

Beetles of Western North America
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 624
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ISBN-10 : 9780691164281
ISBN-13 : 0691164282
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Book Synopsis Beetles of Western North America by : Arthur V. Evans

Download or read book Beetles of Western North America written by Arthur V. Evans and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beetles are incredibly diverse, with over 23,000 named species in the United States alone. They take on all hues, shapes, and sizes, from the iridescent green of the Western Cedar Borer to the striking red of the Rose Curculio. They can also be found in a wide range of habitats, from cold mountain streams to scorching deserts. Similar to its eastern counterpart, Beetles of Eastern North America, this book is a comprehensive guide to the beetles of the US and Canada that can be found west of the Continental Divide. It covers over 1,400 species across 130 different families. The book begins with a general introduction to beetles, with sections on morphology, behavior and natural history, and conservation, as well as information on how to find and photograph beetles. After the introduction, there is an illustrated key to common beetle families. The family descriptions include information on natural history, collection, identification, common genera and species, and similar families"--


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