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Common Bees of Western North America (Paperback)
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Common Bees of Western North America (Paperback)
Series: Princeton Field Guides
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A portable, full-color photographic guide to the most commonly seen
bees in the western United States and Canada Bees play a vitally
important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural
crops around the globe. These stunningly beautiful insects come in
a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. There are more than
3,000 species in western North America, and identifying them is a
challenging task even for taxonomists. Common Bees of Western North
America is the first species-level photographic field guide to the
most commonly seen bees in the western United States and Canada,
focusing on those that are found in urban environments, specialize
on unique plants, or are especially distinctive in appearance. This
book walks you through the process of bee identification using
breathtaking high-resolution color photos that highlight the key
characteristics of each species, making identification easier. Full
of essential facts about the natural history of these magnificent
creatures, this is a must-have field guide for naturalists and
backyard gardeners alike. Covers more than 200 species Features
more than 1,100 stunning close-up color photos Shows multiple
images of each species, with arrows indicating key features
Includes a range map for every species Provides silhouette images
depicting the actual size of each species Describes key
identification features, size, phenology, floral preference,
nesting, and related species Contains a taxonomic key to the bee
genera of the region
General
Imprint: |
Princeton University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Princeton Field Guides |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
First published: |
2023 |
Authors: |
Olivia Messinger Carril
• Joseph S. Wilson
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
416 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-691-17550-8 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
0-691-17550-0 |
Barcode: |
9780691175508 |
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