The Mosquitoes of the Mid-Atlantic Region
Author | : Bruce A. Harrison |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2016-02-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 0692646353 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780692646359 |
Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This 201 page spiral-bound 8.5 X 11 inch guide includes dichotomous keys to the adult females andfourth instar larvae for 8 states (DE, GA, NC, MD, PA, SC, VA, and WV) with more than 585 novelAdobe Illustrator figures. Printed on 100 lb gloss paper, this guide includes sections such as: 1)Taxonomic Interpretations, 2) State Records, 3) Basic Morphology, 4) The Acquisition of Characters toSeparate Larval Instars, 5) Extensive Notes, 6) Couplet Sequences, 7) Illustration Index, 8) How to Use aDichotomous Key, 9) Glossary, and others. The keys were thoughtfully reviewed by experts from theSmithsonian Institute, North American Mosquito Control Districts, and Academia.