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Common Bees of Eastern North America
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See moreThe only portable full-color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees east of the Mississippi RiverBees play a vitally important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops around the globe. Common Bees of Eastern North America is the first species-level photographic field guide to the most commonly seen bees in the
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The only portable full-colour photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees east of the Mississippi River, bees play a vitally important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops around the globe. Common Bees of Eastern North America is the first species-level photographic field guide to the most commonly seen bees in the eastern United States and Canada.
Identifying bees to species is challenging even for taxonomists. This book walks you through the process of bee identification using breathtaking high-resolution colour photos that highlight the unique characteristics of each species, making identification easier. Full of essential facts about the natural history of these magnificent creatures, this is the must-have field guide for naturalists and backyard gardeners alike.
Covers 125 of the most commonly seen species in the eastern United States and Canada. Features 500 stunning close-up photos in full colour. Shows multiple images for each species, with arrows highlighting key identifying marks. Provides silhouette images depicting the actual size of each species.
Describes key identification features, size, phenology, floral preference, nesting, and related species. Includes a range map for every species. Contains a taxonomic key to the bee genera of the eastern United States and Canada.
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Common Bees of Eastern North America has been praised for its comprehensive and accessible guide to bee species in the region, even winning the Nature Guidebook Award at the National Outdoor Book Awards. Reviewers have highlighted its ability to transform one's understanding and appreciation of bees, noting the significant impact it may have on readers.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780691175492
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 September 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 125 Maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Olivia Messinger Carril is an independent scholar who has been studying bees for more than two decades. Joseph S. Wilson 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 The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America's Bees (Princeton).
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