Located in the Science Library Reference area
on First Floor, Hale Library

These books do not circulate

American Insects : A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico
QL 474.A76 2000
Provides a description of each known order of insects, a description of each family of insects, a listing of each described genus of insect and the number of described species in each genus occurring in North America. Black and white photographs and bibliographies are included for each Order. Some basic information about insects is also provided.

Butterflies through Binoculars : The West : A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Western North America
QL 551.W3 G63 2001
Identification guide to the butterflies of the western United States and southwestern Canada. Colour photographs. Also provides information about butterflying, butterflies, conservation and provides a bibliography.

Dictionary of Entomology
QL 462.3.G67 2001
Collection of over 28,000 terms, names and phrases used in entomology. Covers insect anatomy, behaviour, biology, ecology, histology, molecular biology, morphology, pest management, taxonomy and systematics. All insect order, suborder, superfamily, family and subfamily names are given along with the diagnostic features of orders and families. Also includes names of scientists who have contributed to the field of entomology.

Dragonflies of the world
QL 520.S56 2001
An identification guide to dragonflies from around the world. Provides background information about these insects. Colour photographs and taxonomic information are also included.

Insects in Kansas
QL 475.K2 S5 2000
Arranges insects by order. Brief information about each order is provided along with specific information on each species, including a colour photograph and information about food, habitat and life cycle. Identification guide for insects in Kansas.

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders
QL 473.M54 1980
Covers 550 insects common in North America. Colour photographs and clear, nontechnical descriptions provide information about geographic location, habitat, food and life cycle. Also includes basic information about insects and spiders along with diagrams and some basic terminology. Useful as an identification guide, too.