The BUZZ ABOUT WASPS
WINNER OF FIVE BOOK AWARDS
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"In her latest guide to pollinators, Heather Holm again shows her profound knowledge of insects and skill as a teacher. This time the spotlight is on wasps, a diverse group of insects whose vital ecological roles as predators and pollinators are at odds with their common reputation (among humans!) as pests.
Unlike her previous guides, which were organized by plant, here each section covers a family of wasps, in total covering 150 flower-visiting species from eastern North America. Heather offers a detailed description of each insect’s life cycle, nesting habits, nectar forage plants, and more. This along with the beautiful, high-resolution images of each species, make this the go-to resource for understanding and identifying wasps, accessible to the beginner as well as the expert." — Grow Native Mass https://grownativemass.org/Great-Resources/best-books |
AN INFORMATION-PACKED GUIDE TO FLOWER-VISITING
WASPS THAT OCCUR IN EASTERN NORTH AMERICA
WASPS is the first full-color, illustrated guide featuring approximately 150 species of flower-visiting wasps, and the specific native plants and habitat each species depends upon. Written with an ecological lens, this richly-illustrated book details wasp diversity and has full-page profiles for each wasp species that include identification tips, geographic range maps, biology, prey, natural history and habitat.
Five introductory chapters cover wasp taxonomy, nesting biology, prey-hunting behaviors, diet, anatomy, as well as wasp habitat enhancement and management, and the ecosystem services provided by wasps—insect pest population control and pollination. Profiles of each wasp species comprise the major part of the book and are organized by family, showcasing twelve families and sixty-eight wasp genera. Also included are eastern North American regional native plant guides, tips on wasp observation, and over 1000 stunning photographs.
This is an essential book for conservationists, naturalists, insect enthusiasts, biologists, nature photographers, native plant aficionados, and anyone interested in beneficial insects and pollinators.
Five introductory chapters cover wasp taxonomy, nesting biology, prey-hunting behaviors, diet, anatomy, as well as wasp habitat enhancement and management, and the ecosystem services provided by wasps—insect pest population control and pollination. Profiles of each wasp species comprise the major part of the book and are organized by family, showcasing twelve families and sixty-eight wasp genera. Also included are eastern North American regional native plant guides, tips on wasp observation, and over 1000 stunning photographs.
This is an essential book for conservationists, naturalists, insect enthusiasts, biologists, nature photographers, native plant aficionados, and anyone interested in beneficial insects and pollinators.
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