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Insects of North America

by John C. Abbott

A family-level guide to North American insects

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A family-level guide to North American insects

John C. Abbott’s field guide organizes insects recorded in the United States and Canada across 783 families, pairing taxonomic coverage with more than 3,700 color photographs. Keys for many insect orders and an illustrated glossary support identification, while the introduction broadens the scope to classification, nomenclature, insect diversity, global threats, collecting and curatorial techniques, and insects’ impacts on society. The combination makes the book useful both as a reference for identifying insects and as an overview of the field’s terminology and practices.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Amateur naturalists seeking a detailed insect identification reference
  • Professionals and students in entomology
  • Readers interested in insect diversity, classification, or collecting methods

Themes

Insect identification and taxonomyNorth American insect diversityClassification and nomenclatureCollecting and curatorial techniquesInsects’ impacts on society

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Book overview

The ultimate photographic field guide to North American insects

This amazing field guide enables you to identify all 783 families of insects currently recognized in the United States and Canada. Richly illustrated with more than 3,700 stunning photos along with keys to families for many of the orders, Insects of North America features a comprehensive introduction that discusses classification and nomenclature, insect diversity, global threats, the latest collecting and curatorial techniques, and the many ways these remarkable organisms impact society. Combined with in-depth taxonomic coverage, this is the essential resource for both professionals and amateurs interested in the most diverse group of animals on the planet.

  • Covers all 783 insect families known to occur in the United States and Canada
  • Features more than 3,700 color photos, with nearly every photo identified to species level
  • Includes an illustrated glossary for easy reference in the field
  • The first field companion of its kind since the publication of the Peterson guide in 1970
  • Ideal for entomology courses of all levels
  • An invaluable resource for anyone interested in insects
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