{"product_id":"velvet-ants-of-north-america-paperback","title":"Velvet Ants of North America - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKevin Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAaron D. Pan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoseph S. Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn authoritative, marvelously illustrated field guide to the velvet ants of North America\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eVelvet Ants of North America\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful photographic guide to the species of the wasp family Mutillidae found in the United States and Canada. Featuring hundreds of full-color photos, it covers nearly 460 species--representing more than 9 percent of all velvet ant species, which number in the thousands worldwide--providing comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of this spectacular group of insects. This one-of-a-kind guide serves as an invaluable reference for naturalists, scientific researchers, museum specialists, and outdoor enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers nearly 460 species found in North America and throughout the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures stunning high-resolution photos of each species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed species accounts and keys allow for easy and rewarding identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheds invaluable light on taxa from Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides silhouette images depicting the actual size ranges of species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes distribution maps of nearly all diurnal species in the United States and Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin A. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is an insect pest identifier for the California Department of Food and Agriculture and a leading authority on velvet ants. \u003cb\u003eAaron D. Pan\u003c\/b\u003e is executive director of the Museum of Texas Tech University. His research interests range from mimicry within velvet ants to the evolution of prehistoric African forests. \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. His books include \u003ci\u003eCommon Bees of Western North America\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.6 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 13, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764874445088,"sku":"9780691212043","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6e8b5b5a170cd056bf6f55b373e56b5b.webp?v=1780257077","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/velvet-ants-of-north-america-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}