[CANUFNET] Field Guide to the Jewel Beetles of Northeastern North America

[Andy Kenney]

Please see the message from Troy Kimoto at CFIA

Andy

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, in conjunction with the University of
Guelph, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Invasive Species
Centre, has recently published the “Field Guide to the Jewel Beetles of
Northeastern North America”.

 

This 411 page field guide (6×9*) covers 164 jewel beetle species for
northeastern North American (Manitoba and eastward) and includes 2
identification keys for the 23 genera in the region: one a technical key
adapted from previously published works, and the other a “field key”,
designed for use with a hand lens or digital camera and which uses
characters that are more easily observed.  Each species is fully illustrated
with high magnification colour photos of the dorsal & ventral views, head
and male genitalia (plus additional colour morphs or variations when
available).  A review of taxonomic synonyms, ESC & ESA approved common
names, and all known larval host plants is provided in addition to thorough
morphological diagnoses, characters useful for differentiating similar
species, and notes on species abundance, habitat preference and economic
importance. 

 

This guide is intended to assist municipal foresters, arborists,
technicians, entomologists, woodlot owners and naturalists in recognizing
specimens encountered in the field. 

 

This book is available in both English and French.  The cost of the book and
shipping is free.  To place an order, please phone 1-800-442-2342.   

 

Paiero, S.M, Jackson, M., Jewiss-Gaines, A., Kimoto, T., Gill, B.D. and S.A.
Marshall. 2012. Field Guide to Jewel Beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) of
Northeastern North America. Canadian Food Inspection
Agency. 164 maps. 411p.

 

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