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Summary:

Abstract: This second edition of Garden Insects of North America solidifies its place as the most comprehensive guide to the common insects, mites, and other "bugs" found in the backyards and gardens of the United States and Canada.

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1. Introduction to garden insects and their relatives
• Chapter 2. Insects that chew on leaves and needles
• Chapter 3. Insects and mites that suck fluids from leaves and needles
• Chapter 4. Insects associated with stems, twigs, shoots, and canes
• Chapter 5. Insects associated with large branches and the trunk of trees and shrubs
• Chapter 6. Insects and other invertebrates associated with roots, tubers, soil, and the soil surface
• Chapter 7. Insects and mites associated with flowers, fruits, nuts, and seeds
• Chapter 8. Natural enemies of insects and pollinators: the "beneficial bugs ": Predators of insects and mites; Hunting wasps and ants; Insect parasitoids; Bees
• Glossary.

Author/Creator:

Cranshaw, Whitney , author

Contributors:

Shetlar, David J. , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Garden insects of North America: the ultimate guide to backyard bugs [by Cranshaw, W.]

Subjects:

Garden pests — North America — Identification

Insects — North America — Identification

Soil invertebrates — North America — Identification

Garden pests

Identification

Insects

Soil invertebrates

North America

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on title page of print version.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (255 entries) : 3081 images.

Call Numbers:

SB605.N7 C73 2017eb

ISBNs:

9781786847515 (electronic version)
9780691167442 (pbk., alk. paper) [Invalid]

Library of Congress Control Numbers:

2017013286 [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

1053600601

Other Control Numbers:

gtp00567603 (source: CaBNVSL)
princetonaun2017 (source: Credo)
[Unknown Type]: Credo9781786847515