Common Bees of Western North America

"Common Bees of Western North America, a companion guide to our recently published Common Bees of Eastern North America, is the first species-level photographic field guide to the most commonly seen bees in the western United States and Canada. Identifying bees by species is challenging even for taxonomists. This book walks readers through the process of bee identification using breathtaking high-resolution color photos that highlight the unique characteristics of each species, making identification easier. Each species will be presented through multiple images highlighting key identifying marks, as well as silhouette images depicting the actual size of the species. Key identification features, size, phenology, floral preference, nesting, and related species will be described with range maps for every species. The book will close with a taxonomic key to bee genera of the western United States and Canada"--

About the author

Olivia Messinger Carril and Joseph S. Wilson

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"The book will serve as valuable addition to any enthusiast’s library for use in identifying those bees photographed during a field day"---Amanda Williams, Buzz About Bees

Product details

• Authors: Olivia Messinger Carril, Olivia Messinger Wilson Carril, Joseph S. Wilson, Wilson Joseph S.
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.05.2023
• EAN: 9780691175508
• ISBN: 978-0-691-17550-8
• No. of pages: 416
• Series: Princeton Field Guides
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; NATURE / Reference, NATURE / Animals / Insects & Spiders, NATURE / Regional, North America (USA and Canada), Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders