Field Guide to the Tiger Beetles of the United States and Canada

Identification, Natural History, and Distribution of the Cicindelidae

David Pearson, C. Barry Knisley & Charles J. Kazilek

Delve into the world of these beautiful, ravenous carnivores with their jewel-like colors! Many a beetle nut shudders to think what these creatures would be like if they were the size of even a small dog. Once you’ve read this book, you’ll be inspired to seek out tiger beetles, rather than just being satisfied should you happen upon them once in awhile.

From the publisher: "Tiger beetles are among the most widely found in popular families of insects worldwide. Full biological accounts emphasize points for identification, behaviors, and habitats. Species accounts also offer information on seasonal activity and when to find each species in the field. Distribution maps show where various species and subspecies can be found. Readers can use these elaborate color illustrations to identify tiger beetle species and subspecies in the U.S. and Canada.”

Paper, 228 pages + 24 color plates, 5 1/2 x 8 ¼, full-color illustrations, b&w photographs, Nov. 2005 "