A Field Guide to the Ants of New England

"This ground-breaking field guide not only contributes to our basic knowledge of ants, but places the ants of New England within reach of those interested in the natural history of the region."Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University -- Edward O. Wilson This goes beyond any ant book that has come before it and puts it in line with the popular and best bird books on the market.readable and easy to use by non-experts.Sean Menke, Lake Forest College -- Sean Menke a great combination of natural history, a little anecdote, and gorgeous inspired figures.Michael Kaspari, University of Oklahoma -- Michael Kaspari [Will] appeal to [anyone] interested in insects or natural history in general, as well as those who are truly ant enthusiasts.Jane ODonnell, University of Connecticut -- Jane ODonnell Thisis phenomenal! a fantastic job [and] will be very usable for all students. ...I love the natural history and details about all the ants- especially the names! The matrix keys are GREAT and really helpful.Katherine Bennett, 5th grade teacher -- Katherine Bennett The book is wonderful. I never have seen a book with so much information together about biology, ecology, morphology, taxonomy, keys to species and pictures. All myrmecologists will want a copy.Rogrio R. Silva, Museu de Zoologia/USP/Entomologia So Paulo -- Rogrio R. Silva [A] comprehensive and lucid consideration of the over 130 ant species living in or around New England. The authorssuccessfully convey their sense of wonder at and appreciation for an animal whose complex and fascinating lives are unknown to most, despite their ubiquity.Publishers Weekly * Publishers Weekly * What a gorgeous field guide! Congratulations on such a comprehensive and USEFUL resource.Joan Herbers, Ohio State University -- Joan Herbers The descriptions for the various Formica species groups are the best Ive seen, and the drawings throughout are absolutely excellent.Adam Clark, University of Minnesota -- Adam Clark "Your field guide is a really fascinating and interesting book. I like the matrix keys, at the beginning of the book and look forward to testing them with specimens. The combination of drawings and photographs provides a useful tool."Claude Pilon, Entomofaune du Qubec -- Claude Pilon What a wonderful addition to the entomological world! There are so many features that make it exceptional: The keys by size on the front flyleaf, the basics of ant anatomy on the back, the arrows on the diagrams, distribution maps, interesting notes on species, the background material and biography. Delightful!Charlene Donahue, Maine Entomological Society, President -- Charlene Donahue This book sets a gold standardGround-breaking, intelligent, and innovativeand [it] will inspire similar works for other regions around the world.Myrmecological News * Myrmecological News * Outstanding, well-written. Choice * Choice * Winner of the 2013 International Book Awards in the General Science category. -- International Book Awards * International Book Awards * Destined to be known, at least in myrmecological circles, as The New England Bible.The Quarterly Review of Biology * The Quarterly Review of Biology * fascinating to novices and experts alike.Invertebrate Notes * Invertebrate Notes * includes everything youve ever wished for in a field guide.Joan Waltermire, Northern Woodlands -- Joan Waltermire * Northern Woodlands *

Aaron M. Ellison is senior research fellow in ecology at Harvard University's Harvard Forest and adjunct research professor of biology and environmental conservation at the University of Massachusetts.Nicholas J. Gotelli is professor of biology at the University of Vermont. Elizabeth J. Farnsworth is senior research ecologist at New England Wild Flower Society. Gary D. Alpert is an environmental biologist on the staff of the Environmental Health and Safety Department at Harvard University.