Pocket Guide to the Insects of Costa Rica - (Zona Tropical Publications / Antlion Media) by Paul E Hanson & Kenji Nishida & Ángel Solís (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The Pocket Guide to the Insects of Costa Rica reveals the sheer number and diversity of insects and arthropods of the tropics.
- About the Author: Paul E. Hanson is Professor of Biology at the University of Costa Rica and coauthor of Insects and Other Arthropods of Tropical America.
- 208 Pages
- Science, Life Sciences
- Series Name: Zona Tropical Publications / Antlion Media
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About the Book
"This illustrated guide provides up-to-date accounts of the natural histories of over a hundred insect species found in Costa Rica, and of a few insect relatives such as spiders and crabs. Included are species that commonly seen, are ecologically important, and have a distinctive biology"--Book Synopsis
The Pocket Guide to the Insects of Costa Rica reveals the sheer number and diversity of insects and arthropods of the tropics. Every square meter of rainforest and cloud forest in Costa Rica offers up multitudes of gemlike tiny creatures with enough wonders to keep an entomologist busy for a lifetime. But given that Costa Rica is home to potentially more than 250,000 species--the majority of which have yet to be named--where to begin?
This Pocket Guide helps orient those new to the insect world, featuring the species that one would most likely encounter on a walk through the forests of Costa Rica. Individual species accounts offer key physical characteristics, along with fascinating natural history information, while range maps offer further clues to help identify the insect that has just landed on your trail way. Finally, there are the stunning photos--a happy reminder of your time spent in the wilds of Costa Rica.
Review Quotes
This is a superb work for fueling the daydreams of armchair traveling naturalists and others who simply enjoy marveling at the wonders of the natural world.
-- "The Well-Read Naturalist"About the Author
Paul E. Hanson is Professor of Biology at the University of Costa Rica and coauthor of Insects and Other Arthropods of Tropical America.
Kenji Nishida is an entomologist and photographer who divides his time between Costa Rica and Japan. He is coauthor of Insects and Other Arthropods of Tropical America.
Ángel Solĺs is a researcher at the National Museum of Costa Rica and one of the country's foremost experts on beetles.
