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Tribe Tricorynini
The Anatomy of Insects & Spiders: Over 600 Exquisite Forms By Claire Beverley, David Ponsonby Chronicle Books, 2003
An interesting little book with over 600 entomological drawings, engravings, and woodcuts from the Victorian era grouped together by order. Each set of illustrations is accompanied by a brief discussion of their respective order, often including accounts from early naturalists.
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Macrophotography: Learning from a Master By Ronan Loaec, Gilles Martin Harry N Abrams, 2003
A fairly comprehensive book, discussing how to photograph a variety of natural subjects, including insects and spiders. Filled with stunning photographs and plenty of information on camera equipment and setup and advanced techniques.
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John Shaw's Closeups in Nature By John Shaw Amphoto Books, 1987
A book by noted nature photographer, John Shaw, about the techniques and equipment related to producing closeup photos of natural subjects. Many of the examples include stunning images of insects and the information revealed in the book is useful for anyone who is serious about bug photography. There is extensive discussion on the basics of closeup photography and plenty of information about ways of achieving excellent magnification. Highly recommended.
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How to Photograph Insects and Spiders By Larry West, Julie Ridl Stackpole Books, 1994
As the title suggests, this book contains information about the techniques and equipment used by professional nature photographer, Larry West, in taking pictures of insects and spiders. Contains many lovely images and valuable information for beginning photographers who use SLR cameras.
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The Book of Field and Roadside: Open-Country Weeds, Trees, and Wildflowers of Eastern North America By John Eastman, Amelia Hansen Stackpole Books, 2003
A book on North American plant ecology for the amateur naturalist. Has extensive discussion of insect associates. Good illustrations of galls, feeding damage, and the like. Third in a trilogy: The Books of... Forest and Thicket, Swamp and Bog, Field and Roadside. This one covers plants of eastern meadows and fields.
Contributed by Cotinis on 26 January, 2005 - 10:55pm |
The Book of Swamp and Bog: Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers of the Eastern Freshwater Wetlands By John Eastman, Amelia Hansen Stackpole Books, 1995
A book on North American plant ecology for the amateur naturalist. Has extensive discussion of insect associates. Has some illustrations of galls, feeding damage, and the like. Second in a trilogy: The Books of... Forest and Thicket, Swamp and Bog, Field and Roadside. This one covers plants of eastern freshwater wetlands.
Contributed by Cotinis on 26 January, 2005 - 10:53pm |
The Book of Forest and Thicket: Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers of Eastern North America By John Eastman, Amelia Hansen Stackpole Books, 1992
A book on North American plant ecology for the amateur naturalist. Has extensive discussion of insect associates. Good illustrations of galls, feeding damage, and the like. First in a trilogy: The Books of... Forest and Thicket, Swamp and Bog, Field and Roadside. This one covers plants of the eastern deciduous and coniferous forests.
Contributed by Cotinis on 26 January, 2005 - 10:48pm |
Guide to Aquatic Invertebrates of the Upper Midwest By University of Minnesota University of Minnesota, 2004
See this info page. (Link updated 6/22/15.)
Some material available on line--try a web search. (Updated 6/3/23.)
Contributed by Cotinis on 8 January, 2005 - 1:00pm |
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