Comprehensive field guide to Southern California beetles, with notes on habits, distribution, and new species
This nonfiction work catalogs the Coleoptera of Southern California, presenting detailed descriptions and measurements for many beetle groups. It weaves in notes on where species are found, how they behave, and when they appear across different habitats and elevations. The text highlights particular locales such as the San Bernardino Mountains, Lake Tahoe, Pasadena, Pomona, and Riverside, offering a snapshot of the region’s beetle diversity through collected specimens and field observations.
The book also includes an extensive index to genera, with many species described or discussed in relation to their range and form. It serves as a reference for collectors, students, and naturalists seeking a structured view of the region’s beetle fauna and the beginnings of formal species descriptions in this area.
What you’ll experience
- Grounded taxonomic coverage of numerous genera and species found in Southern California.
- Notes on habits, distribution, and habitat associations across many localities.
- Descriptions of new species and discussions that help place specimens in context.
- An index of genera to help navigate the large catalog of beetles and related taxa.
Ideal for readers of natural history, entomology, regional field studies, and those cataloging California beetles.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive study of Coleoptera found in the southern half of California. The author conducted thorough research to catalog every known species in the region which includes the desert region of the southeast, up to the foothills of the central valley, and along the Pacific coast. The author has included brief notes on each species' habitats and distribution. This book serves as a valuable resource for entomologists, students, and anyone interested in the natural history of California. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331928287_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331928287
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331928287
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 294 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26033279/1
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