They come in a rainbow of colors, from brilliant oranges and pinks to soft greens and violets. There are moths with colorful leopardlike spots, and ones that look more like B-movie aliens; some that are as large as your hand, and others the size of a grain of rice. With helpful tips on how to attract and identify moths, range maps and season graphs showing at a glance when and where to find each species, and clear photographs that use the unique Peterson arrow system for easy identification, this guide provides everything an amateur or experienced moth-watcher needs. Let the mothing revolution begin!

    Arachnids are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This is the most comprehensive field guide to all 68 spider families in North America, with beautiful illustrations of 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable accurate identification by web pattern, morphology, and other observable details, and species descriptions include tips to help everyday naturalists identify spiders, as well as their common names, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. Featuring 82 gorgeous color plates, this book is an accessible and detailed resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.

    Educator, plant explorer, and author Michael Kauffmann introduces readers to the magic of this little known botanical wonderland through:-The most accurate range maps ever created for conifers in northwest California and southwest Oregon-Lively species descriptions-Color plates to assist in identifying 35 conifers-29 hike descriptions with maps to explore the conifer diversity-Stunning photos from across the Klamath Mountain region

    More than 1100 illustrations and over 380 photographs of larvae and feeding signs.Distribution maps.Text for each species including field characters, similar species, flight season, habitat, larval foodplants, status and distribution.

    Filled with useful tools for the wildlife expert, and essential background and visual aids for the novice, including in-depth information about the ecology of each species, this book goes beyond basic recognition of types to interpret what animals leave behind as a way of “seeing” how they move through the world.

    Entitled Broken Manual, Soth investigates the places in which people retreat to escape civilization. Soth photographs monks, survivalists, hermits and runaways, but this isn't a conventional documentary book on life "off the grid." Instead, working with the writer Lester B. Morrison, the authors have created an underground instruction manual for those looking to escape their lives.

    Find the right colour section2. Locate the flower shape3. Match the illustration to the flower features.4. Match the flower name and numberThis book is for everyone who likes wildflowers and the Australian bush.

    Identifying species at backyard feeders, in parks, fields, and forests is popular with young and old alike. And in parks, on shorelines, and in rural areas throughout Ontario, there are internationally recognized spots for seeing migrant and breeding birds, such as the tundra swan and the peregrine falcon.This new edition of Jeff Domm's popular and successful field guide stands out from other leading bird guides with its simple visual presentation of a range of key facts, including: Identifying features of every speciesFrequency and seasonality info specific to southern OntarioPreferred feeder typesNesting detailsEgg identification100+ top birding sites throughout southern Ontario, with locator mapsThe Lorimer Field Guide to 225 Ontario Birds is a handy reference for beginners and a useful local guide for experienced birders

    A simple survival kit is something to have in your pack or vehicle to help you survive any emergency situation. The contents will help you secure warmth, shelter, water and a method to signal for help. Be prepared by assembling a simple survival kit. Contents developed by master woodsman and survival expert Dave Canterbury, it discusses the 10 essential contents of a simple survival kit and the multiple uses for each tool and survival mentality. Printed on waterproof paper for durability, this weather-resistant reference is an excellent source of portable information that could save your life. Made in the USA.

    Having knowledge of the surrounding terrain and basic animal behavior allows trackers to save valuable time by predicting the animal's movements. Basic Tracking also provides instructions on how to track them through landscape usage. This compact and waterproof folding guide will highlight the seven types of signs that point to which animals passed by, what they did, where they went, and much more. Developed in collaboration with noted survival expert and woodsman Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on survival skills. Made in the USA.

    Accessible and designed to appeal to a wide audience, the book contains more than 500 remarkable photographs exploring the various life stages of all 69 hoverfly genera and the 164 most commonly seen species. Easy-to-use species accounts highlight key identification features, including status, behavior, and habitat requirements. The book also contains distribution maps, phenology charts, and introductory chapters that examine hoverfly biology. This guide is the perfect companion for wildlife enthusiasts, professional ecologists, and anyone with an interest in this unique insect family.More than 500 remarkable photographs depict all 69 hoverfly genera and the 164 most commonly seen species in Britain that can be identified by eye or with a magnifying glassIntroductory chapters explore hoverfly biologySpecies accounts highlight key features of each genus and species, including status, behavior, and habitatMaps and phenology charts examine hoverfly distributionA complete list of the 281 hoverfly species recorded in Britain to date with degrees of identification difficulty

    

    Field Guide To New Zealand's Native Trees

    This waterproof, folding guide includes great tips and techniques to help you be more comfortable while awaiting rescue or keep you mobile enough to effect self-rescue if required. Be smart, be safe, be skilled. Developed by noted survival expert and master woodsman Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on survival skills. Made in the USA.