Ladybugs of Alberta

Finding the Spots and Connecting the Dots

AvJohn Acorn

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

Del i serien Alberta Insects Series

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Beskrivning

"Despite what many people think, little ladybugs don't grow up to be big ladybugs." -John Acorn Everybody loves a ladybug, and no one is more passionate about these spotted creatures than John Acorn, who has produced this, the first regional ladybug field guide in North America. With comprehensive maps, colour photographs, and illustrations of 75 different species, Acorn educates readers on the beauty and diversity of ladybugs in Alberta. He also explains the impact that introduced species have had on these remarkably diverse insects. Professional entomologists, bug-loving kids, and nature-walk enthusiasts will find ladybug identification enjoyable and rewarding with Acorn's combination of expertise and humour.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-04-30
Mått:152 x 229 x 10 mm
Vikt:325 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Alberta Insects Series
Antal sidor:200
Förlag:University of Alberta Press
ISBN:9780888643810
Utmärkelser:Winner of Alberta Book Publishing Awards - Book Illustration of the Year 2008

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Mer om författaren

John Acorn is a writer, broadcaster, and biologist. In 2008, he received NSERC's Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Dena and sons Jesse and Ben.

Recensioner i media

"Great news!! Ladybugs of Alberta is out in print. This magnificent book by our very own John Acorn is published by University of Alberta Press and is available ($29.95) at http://www.uap.ualberta.ca/UAP.asp?LID=41&bookID=682. John treats all 75 species of ladybugs in Alberta, including the little tiny ones that few people ever notice. This is more than three times as many species as his two other books in the series (Tiger Beetles and Damselflies) and the book is packed with plenty of original information that clearly makes this John's most scholarly book to date. The style is highly readable, with excellent sections not only on the identification and life history of ladybugs (=ladybird beetles), but also thought-provoking essays on the way in which we think about "alien invaders" and use ladybugs in gardening. This is the first popular guide ever produced on ladybugs in North America, and is sure to have a huge impact well outside of Alberta. Ladybugs of Alberta is a treat all around. No one interested in natural history, entomology, gardening, or integrated pest management should be without it." Felix Sperling, Curator, E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum, University of Alberta

Innehållsförteckning

What is a Ladybug?; The Life of a Ladybug; Ladybug Study in Alberta; Introduced Ladybugs and Conservation; The Lesser Ladybugs of Alberta; The Larger Ladybugs of Alberta; References.