Aside from extensive chapters about each Order of aquatic insect, there is also information on their morphology, behavioral and evolutionary adaptations, and more. Separate chapters on sampling aquatic insects and their use in biomonitoring may also be of interest. Contains a lengthy bibliography and nearly 40 pages of color plates.

A popular source since its original 1992 edition, this book contains listings of every known insect species that exists in America, north of Mexico, with descriptions of each Order and Family. Useful information on insect classification, physical and behavioral traits and collection are also provided. Many black and white illustrations and photographs throughout, and a bibliography is provided at the end of each chapter. Includes a glossary of important entomological terms.

A basic overview of grasshoppers and mantids. Includes chapters on classification, feeding, defensive behaviors and attributes and more. Contains a wide assortment of black and white and color photographs, plus a small glossary.

This book is an excellent introduction to the Odonata. The first portion contains information on their life cycle, hunting behaviors, flight mechanisms, reproduction and more. The rest of the text describes the various Suborders, Superfamilies, Families, and Subfamilies of dragonflies, and includes many full color photographs. Also contains a listing of international dragonfly societies and a bibliography of sources.

While this book could be used for identification purposes, it also serves as a general information text on the Lepidoptera. Information is included on a range of topics, such as the life cycle, adaptations against predation and even a particular chapter on the well-known gypsy moth caterpillar. Catching, preserving, and conserving these insects is also described. Nearly every right-hand page is a color plate showing different species, as well as appearance of larvae, eggs, and basic anatomy.

A full-color field guide of North American butterflies. Divided by Family and Species, each entry contains common location information/range, description of color patterns and markings, and typical foodplants. Pictures include male and female variations and occasionally the larva; actual size is depicted. Also contains general information on finding and identifying butterflies as a hobby and a page of recommended sources.

This book is foremost a field guide-- divided by family and including information on the moths’ appearance, range, and preferred food along with over 60 pages of full color plates. However it also includes general moth information such as their anatomy, life cycle, and even how to rear and collect specimens.

The first part of this book discusses a variety of bee related traits and behaviors, such as their relationships with flowers and even information on their history via fossilized bees. The majority of the text lists the various families, subfamilies, and tribes with descriptions as well as descriptions of the various genera. Some black and white illustrations throughout and 20 full color plates. Very extensive list of literature cited is included.

This two volume set contains a wealth of information on the largest order of the insects, the Coleoptera. After a brief anatomical review, each family of beetle is given a multiple page entry covering such information as a detailed physical description, habitat, and distribution. At least one black and white illustration is given for each and several pages of color plates are used. Extensive, if dated, bibliographies are provided at the end of each chapter.