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Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America
$18.95
By Eric R. Eaton & Kenn Kaufman
Many insects are difficult even for the experts to identify, but here readers will find a wealth of information on the amazing observable behaviors of insects and their fascinating life histories. Naturalists Kenn Kaufman and Eric R. Eaton use a broad ecological approach rather than overly technical terms, making the book accessible and easy to use. Their lively and engaging text emphasizes the insects that are most likely to draw attention and also includes helpful details on a wide array of lesser-known but recognizable groups. The guide is lavishly illustrated, with more than 2,350 digitally enhanced photographs representing every major group of insects found in North America north of Mexico.
- Illustrated with more than 2,350 clear, vibrant images based on photographs, depicting insects as they appear in life
- “Pictorial Table of Contents” makes it easier to place a mystery insect in the right group
- Every major group of insects is represented, but the emphasis is on those most likely to be noticed by the average person
- Lively, informative text provides a wealth of information about insect habits and behaviors
- An “actual size” silhouette on each color plate makes it quick and easy to understand the sizes of the insects portrayed
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Review:
“The Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America sticks to the same tried and true format as the other Kaufman Field Guides (Birds, Butterflies, and Mammals). Every odd page is packed with digitally touched-up pictures of various insects and the even pages contain brief descriptions of the species/family, their habits, etc… Given the enormity of the insect fauna in North America north of Mexico (the region covered by this guide) it is obvious that a field guide such as this is not going to be able to cover but a fraction of what is out there. Additionally the target audience pf Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America is not entomologists but rather more causal insect and nature lovers. As a result the selection of insects that are covered is limited. The authors in the introduction state that the guide focuses on “naked-eye entomology”.
There are a few pages in the beginning devoted to non-insect invertebrates (spiders, millipedes, …). It would have been nice if this section was a bit more comprehensive, then again maybe this foreshadows a future Kaufman Spiders field guide!
The pictures are all very nice and the book overall is very pleasing to the eye. The cover and binding seem like they will stand up to field use. Overall I am very pleased with the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in insects.” – Jeff C.
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