{"product_id":"beetles-of-western-north-america-paperback","title":"Beetles of Western North America - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArthur V. Evans\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eBeetles of Eastern North America\u003c\/i\u003e, a triumphant follow-up guide to western beetles, lavishly illustrated with more than 1,500 stunning color photographs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeetles of Western North America\u003c\/i\u003e is a landmark book--the only comprehensive color photographic guide to the remarkably diverse and beautiful beetles of the United States and Canada west of the Continental Divide. A triumphant follow-up to Arthur Evans's highly regarded \u003ci\u003eBeetles of Eastern North America\u003c\/i\u003e, this engaging and accessible book covers 1,428 species from all 131 families that occur in the West. The book is lavishly illustrated with more than 1,500 stunning images by some of the best insect photographers in North America. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn extensive introduction provides essential information on beetle anatomy, natural history, behavior, and conservation, as well as tips on where and when to find beetles; how to photograph, collect, and rear them; and how to contribute to research. \u003ci\u003eBeetles of Western North America\u003c\/i\u003e is organized by family, and each family and species account presents concise and easy-to-understand information on identification, natural history, collecting, and geographic range. The book includes current information on distribution, biology, and taxonomy not found in other guides, and features an illustrated identification key to the most common beetle families. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn unmatched guide to the rich variety of western North American beetle fauna, this is a must-have book for amateur naturalists, nature photographers, insect enthusiasts, students, professional entomologists, and other biologists.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only comprehensive color photographic guide to the region's beetles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers 1,428 species from all 131 families west of the Continental Divide, and offers tips for identifying more than 450 additional species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures more than 1,500 stunning color photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents concise information on identification, natural history, collecting, and geographic range for each species and family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an illustrated identification key to the most common beetle families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur V. Evans\u003c\/b\u003e is an entomologist, author, lecturer, photographer, and radio broadcaster. His books include \u003ci\u003eBeetles of Eastern North America \u003c\/i\u003e(Princeton), \u003ci\u003e Field Guide to Beetles of California\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNational Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Insects and Spiders of North America. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in Richmond, Virginia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 624\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.34 x 10 x 7.95 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 28, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768009359648,"sku":"9780691164281","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/78bd5ab5ca20d6d5b6c5185654fefa82.webp?v=1780322571","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/beetles-of-western-north-america-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}