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"When it comes to natural history field guides for the United States at the state level, no series ever published can even approach the California Natural History Guides for either breadth or depth of coverage." * Well-read Naturalist *

"A fantastic book—well-researched, well-written, well-illustrated, and an opportunity for you to become not a Big Game Hunter, but a Little Game Hunter."

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Table of Contents
Preface

INTRODUCTION
What Is an Insect? Growth and Reproduction
Breathing and Circulation
Feeding
Stinging Distribution and Diversity of the California Insect Fauna Topography
Geographical Distribution
Diversity
Microhabitats Making an Insect Collection
Classification Names Synopsis of Hexapods and the Orders of Insects

ACCOUNTS: SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT
Coneheads (Class Protura)
Two-pronged Bristletails (Class Diplura)
Springtails (Class Collembola)
Insects (Class Insecta)

Acknowledgments
Glossary
Bibliography
Online Resources
Photo Credits
Index
About the Authors

Field Guide to California Insects Second Edition

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    A Paperback / softback by Kip Will, Joyce Gross, Daniel Rubinoff

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/10/2020
      ISBN13: 9780520288744, 978-0520288744
      ISBN10: 0520288742

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      "When it comes to natural history field guides for the United States at the state level, no series ever published can even approach the California Natural History Guides for either breadth or depth of coverage." * Well-read Naturalist *

      "A fantastic book—well-researched, well-written, well-illustrated, and an opportunity for you to become not a Big Game Hunter, but a Little Game Hunter."

      * Bug Squad *

      Table of Contents
      Preface

      INTRODUCTION
      What Is an Insect? Growth and Reproduction
      Breathing and Circulation
      Feeding
      Stinging Distribution and Diversity of the California Insect Fauna Topography
      Geographical Distribution
      Diversity
      Microhabitats Making an Insect Collection
      Classification Names Synopsis of Hexapods and the Orders of Insects

      ACCOUNTS: SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT
      Coneheads (Class Protura)
      Two-pronged Bristletails (Class Diplura)
      Springtails (Class Collembola)
      Insects (Class Insecta)

      Acknowledgments
      Glossary
      Bibliography
      Online Resources
      Photo Credits
      Index
      About the Authors

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