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Field Guide to Common Western Grasshoppers
Field Guide to Grasshoppers, Katydids, and Crickets of the United States
Author: John L. Capinera
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Black-and-white drawings highlight distinguishing characteristics of some of the more difficult-to-identify species. Sonograms provide a graphic representation of the insects' distinctive sounds."
Grasshoppers of Britain and Western Europe
Author: Éric Sardet
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2021-06-10
Total Pages: 562
ISBN-13: 1472954874
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The definitive photographic identification guide to the orthopterans of the region, complete with sounds. This is the first guide to the 261 species of orthopterans – the grasshoppers, crickets and katydids – of Britain and western Europe ever published. Set out in a clear and accessible format and featuring a combination of photographs and illustrations, the book covers identification criteria of all of the main species and subspecies, with detailed photographs of males and females, distribution maps, status, habitat descriptions, oscillograms, advice on where and when to find them, and tips to avoid confusion during the often tricky process of identification. Comprehensive general chapters also cover morphology, ecology and habitat, and assist with research in the field. What makes this work the total package? The book comes with a CD, featuring 222 orthopteran songs. Together, book and CD make this the definitive guide to these insects and a rich resource for any naturalist in the region.
The North American Grasshoppers
Author: Daniel Otte
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 412
ISBN-13: 9780674626614
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Having received such lavish praise for the first volume of his definitive taxonomic handbook, Daniel Otte now turns his attention to the bandwing grasshoppers. As before, the book includes: - Highly detailed, full-color drawings of all species, including more than one color phase when appropriate; - Illustrated keys and lists of principal recognition features; - Information on distributional limits, habitat preferences, ecology, behavior, and life cycle; - Excellent point-distribution maps; - Pertinent references, taxonomic index, history of name changes, and an explanation of the characters used to derive phylogenies. Like its predecessor, this volume will be useful to scientists in agriculture, environmental assessment, biogeography, grassland ecology, and insect taxonomy. It will also appeal to amateur naturalists.
Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding States
Author: John C. Abbott
Publisher: Univ of TX + ORM
Published: 2020-10-13
Total Pages: 646
ISBN-13: 1477322353
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A comprehensive field guide to Texas’s insects, featuring 1,300 species and over 2,700 photographs. Thanks to its size and geographic position, Texas is home to nearly 30,000 species of insects, likely making its insect population the most diverse in the nation. Ranging from eastern and western to temperate and tropical species, this vast array of insects can be difficult to identify. In Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding States, John and Kendra Abbott have created the state’s most comprehensive field guide to help readers recognize and understand these fascinating creatures. Containing 1,300 species and more than 2,700 photographs, this guide offers a wealth of information about the characteristics and behaviors of Texas’s insects. Each chapter introduces an order with a discussion of general natural history and a description of other qualities helpful in distinguishing its various species, while every species’ entry provides a state map showing where it is most likely to be found, a key displaying its seasonal distribution, information about its habitat, and corresponding photos. Featuring colored tabs for quick reference, a glossary, and information about other arthropods, this guide is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to identify and learn more about the many insects of Texas. “Expertly written and beautifully illustrated, this exceptional book will be of interest to both professional and beginning naturalists.” —Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University
A Field Guide to Common Texas Insects
Author: John A. Jackman
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Published: 1998-03-01
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 1461622913
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Meet the wild world of common Texas insects with this colorful and thorough introduction. Now you can identify that critter that just crawled under your bed or landed in your backyard. This extensive guide is packed with 384 color photos, thousands of facts and figures, and dozens of illustrations.
A Pictorial Handbook on Grasshoppers of Western Himalayas
Author: G. Srinivasan (Zoologist)
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 98
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Guide to Colorado Insects
Author: Whitney Cranshaw
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9781565795211
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Colorado professors and expert entomologists Whitney Cranshaw and Boris Kondratieff present a guide to finding and identifying the insects you are likely to see throughout the state. From bees to butterflies and beyond, this handy, state-specific guidebook will help insect enthusiasts to identify and learn about hundreds of Colorado's most common species. Full-color photography, fascinating facts, and a glossary of insect terms make this book visually appealing, practical, and fun for readers of all ages. With an introduction to the world of arthropods and interesting descriptions of scores of insects, Guide to Colorado Insects is a must-have whether you're at home or in the field. Book jacket.
FIELD GUIDE TO INSECTS OF BRITAIN AND NORTHERN EUROPE
Author: Bob Gibbons
Publisher: Crowood
Published: 2011-10-18
Total Pages: 833
ISBN-13: 1847973698
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Written by well-known naturalists and photographers, this guide will enable the easy identification of around 1,000 of the more common insects found in the region. The carefully chosen selection represents all insect groups, with a bias towards the more prominent species, so that all the butterflies, grasshoppers, crickets, damselflies and dragonflies occurring in Britain have been included. Over 700 colour photographs show the species in their natural habitats, and around 100 line-drawings clearly show important features, enabling accurate identification.
