{"product_id":"common-bees-of-western-north-america-paperback","title":"Common Bees of Western North America - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOlivia Messinger Carril\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoseph S. Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA portable, full-color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees in the western United States and Canada\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBees 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. \u003ci\u003eCommon Bees of Western North America\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers more than 200 species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures more than 1,100 stunning close-up color photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows multiple images of each species, with arrows indicating key features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a range map for every species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides silhouette images depicting the actual size of each species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes key identification features, size, phenology, floral preference, nesting, and related species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains a taxonomic key to the bee genera of the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlivia Messinger Carril\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent scholar who has been studying bees for more than two decades. \u003cb\u003eJoseph S. Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of biology at Utah State University and an expert on the evolution and ecology of bees and wasps. They are the authors of \u003ci\u003eCommon Bees of Eastern North America\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Bees in Your Backyard\u003c\/i\u003e (both Princeton).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.5 x 5.9 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 May 23, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756978307360,"sku":"9780691175508","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fb3e541a31dd6ff2742407d7de479ab0.webp?v=1780090807","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/common-bees-of-western-north-america-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}