Introduction To California Beetles

Author : Arthur V. Evans
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520240359
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to California Beetles written by Arthur V. Evans and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2004-03-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beetles comprise the largest group of organisms known to science, with approximately 350,000 species. This California Natural History Guide is aimed at beginners and covers only the 50 most conspicuous and interesting beetles of California.

Author : Arthur V. Evans
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520939220
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Beetles of California written by Arthur V. Evans and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2006-11-15 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With perhaps 8,000 different species, beetles are easily the largest group of animals in California and can be found virtually everywhere in the state. They grapple over flower heads, lurk in pantries, paddle through pristine mountain streams, amble over dunes, and buzz about porch lights on warm evenings. But until now, there was no single resource for identifying the most commonly encountered beetles in California’s mountains, valleys, and deserts. This valuable field guide, a companion volume to Introduction to California Beetles published in 2004, identifies more than 500 of the state’s more conspicuous and colorful species, with the majority presented in stunning color photographs. Written and designed for amateur naturalists, students, and field biologists, it is chock-full of what every beetle watcher wants to know, including suggestions for finding beetles, starting a beetle collection, and keeping beetles in captivity. The informative, accessibly written species accounts include information on beetle identification, natural history, and distribution. * Features 300 color photographs, 110 drawings, and 2 maps * Covers 569 species in 56 families * Lists California’s sensitive, threatened, and endangered species * Provides resources and web sites for further study of California beetles

Author : Arthur V. Evans
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520240353
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to California Beetles written by Arthur V. Evans and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2004-03-29 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beetles comprise the largest group of organisms known to science, with approximately 350,000 species. This California Natural History Guide is aimed at beginners and covers only the 50 most conspicuous and interesting beetles of California.

Author : Kip Will
Publisher : University of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520288742
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to California Insects written by Kip Will and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully illustrated and approachable, this is the only California-specific, statewide book devoted to all groups of insects. Completely revised for the first time in over 40 years, Field Guide to California Insects now includes over 600 insect species, each beautifully illustrated with color photographs. Engaging accounts focus on distinguishing features, remarkable aspects of biology, and geographical distribution in the state. An accessible and compact introduction to identifying, understanding, and appreciating these often unfamiliar and fascinating creatures, this guide covers insects that readers are likely to encounter in homes and natural areas, cities and suburbs, rural lands and wilderness. It also addresses exotic and invasive species and their impact on native plants and animals. Field Guide to California Insects remains the definitive portable reference and a captivating read for beginners as well as avid naturalists.

Author : Arthur V. Evans
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520223233
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles written by Arthur V. Evans and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative reference provides an engaging look at these magnificent yet poorly understood creatures and highlights the essential role beetles play in the dynamics of nearly every terrestrial ecosystem on Earth. Color photos.

Author : Arthur V. Evans
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400851823
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beetles of Eastern North America written by Arthur V. Evans and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-08 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive full-color guide to the beetles of eastern North America Beetles of Eastern North America is a landmark book—the most comprehensive full-color guide to the remarkably diverse and beautiful beetles of the United States and Canada east of the Mississippi River. It is the first color-illustrated guide to cover 1,406 species in all 115 families that occur in the region—and the first new in-depth guide to the region in more than forty years. Lavishly illustrated with over 1,500 stunning color images by some of the best insect photographers in North America, the book features an engaging and authoritative text by noted beetle expert Arthur Evans. Extensive introductory sections provide essential information on beetle anatomy, reproduction, development, natural history, behavior, and conservation. Also included are tips on where and when to find beetles; how to photograph, collect, and rear beetles; and how to contribute to research. Each family and species account presents concise and easy-to-understand information on identification, natural history, collecting, and geographic range. Organized by family, the book also includes an illustrated key to the most common beetle families, with 31 drawings that aid identification, and features current information on distribution, biology, and taxonomy not found in other guides. An unmatched guide to the rich variety of eastern North American beetles, this is an essential book for amateur naturalists, nature photographers, insect enthusiasts, students, and professional entomologists and other biologists. Provides the only comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible full-color treatment of the region's beetles Covers 1,406 species in all 115 families east of the Mississippi River Features more than 1,500 stunning color images from top photographers Presents concise information on identification, natural history, collecting, and geographic range for each species and family Includes an illustrated key to the most common beetle families

Author : Ronald D. Quinn
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520245660
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to California Chaparral written by Ronald D. Quinn and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2006-09-20 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will introduce general readers to the plants and animals associated with chaparral and review for biologists and land managers its natural history, ecology, and management challenges.

Author : Ronald D. Quinn
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 052093900X
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to California Chaparral written by Ronald D. Quinn and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2006-09-20 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The characteristic look of California Chaparral—a soft bluish-green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hills—is known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires and droughts. Written for a wide audience, this concise, engaging, and beautifully illustrated book describes an ancient and exquisitely balanced environment home to wondrous organisms: Fire Beetles that mate only on burning branches, lizards that shoot blood from their eyes when threatened, Kangaroo Rats that never drink water, and seeds that germinate only after a fire, even if that means waiting in the soil for a 100 years or more. Useful both as a field guide and an introductory overview of the ecology of chaparral, it also provides a better understanding of how we might live in harmony, safety, and appreciation of this unique ecological community. * Identifies chaparral’s common plants, animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects * Features 79 color illustrations, 56 black-and-white photographs, and 3 maps * Examines the role of humans and fire in chaparral, covering the placement and design of homes, landscaping, and public policy

Author : David Carle
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520258282
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Earth, Soil, and Land in California written by David Carle and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "David Carle has produced another gem of a book that should be in easy reach of every lover of California. Introductions to Earth, Soil, and Land in California is a portable encyclopedia-fun to read and filled with photos and facts."-Peter Moyle, auhtor of Inland Fishes of California --

Author : Charles William Woodworth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to California Insects written by Charles William Woodworth and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: