Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding States: A Field Guide

John C. Abbott; Kendra Abbott

Published by University of Texas Press 2020

Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding States

A Field Guide

John C. Abbott and Kendra Abbott

https://doi.org/10.7560/310359

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About this book

Thanks to its size and geographic position, Texas is home to nearly 30,000 species of insects, likely making its insect population the most diverse in the nation. Ranging from eastern and western to temperate and tropical species, this vast array of insects can be difficult to identify. In Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding States, John and Kendra Abbott have created the state's most comprehensive field guide to help readers recognize and understand these fascinating creatures.

Containing 1,300 species and more than 2,700 photographs, this guide offers a wealth of information about the characteristics and behaviors of Texas's insects. Each chapter introduces an order with a discussion of general natural history and a description of other qualities helpful in distinguishing its various species, while every species' entry provides a state map showing where it is most likely to be found, a key displaying its seasonal distribution, information about its habitat, and corresponding photos. Featuring colored tabs for quick reference, a glossary, and information about other arthropods, this guide is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to identify and learn more about the many insects of Texas.

Author / Editor information

John Abbott is Chief Curator and Director of Museum Research and Collections at the University of Alabama. Kendra Abbott is a research scientist in the Department of Biology at the University of Alabama.

Reviews

Expertly written and beautifully illustrated, this exceptional book will be of interest to both professional and beginning naturalists.

— Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	1
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	5
Key to Color Groupings Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	8
Acknowledgments Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	11
Introduction
Classification and Nomenclature Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	14
What Is an Insect? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	17
Insect Diversity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	18
Insect Growth and Development Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	20
Studying Insects Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	22
Endangered Arthropods in Texas Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	26
How to Use This Guide Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	28
Insects of Texas
Springtails (Collembola) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	34
Two-pronged Bristletails (Diplura) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	38
Bristletails (Archaeognatha) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	40
Silverfish (Zygentoma) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	42
Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	44
Dragonflies & Damselflies (Odonata) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	48
Stoneflies (Plecoptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	66
Caddisflies (Trichoptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	68
Earwigs (Dermaptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	70
Webspinners (Embiidina) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	72
Angel Insects (Zoraptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	74
Barklice, Booklice, and True Lice (Psocodea) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	76
Thrips (Thysanoptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	82
Fleas (Siphonaptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	84
Twisted-winged Parasites (Strepsiptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	86
Grasshoppers, Katydids & Crickets (Orthoptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	88
Walkingsticks (Phasmida) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	104
Mantids (Mantodea) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	110
Cockroaches (Blattodea) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	114
Termites (Blattodea) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	118
Termites (Blattodea) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	120
Lacewings, Antlions & Allies (Neuroptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	160
Alderflies, Dobsonflies & Fishflies (Megaloptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	168
Snakeflies (Raphidioptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	172
Scorpionflies & Hangingflies (Mecoptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	174
Beetles (Coleoptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	176
Flies (Diptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	250
Butterflies & Moths (Lepidoptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	276
Ants, Bees, Wasps & Sawflies (Hymenoptera) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	358
Other Arthropods (Arachnids, Crustaceans & Myriapods) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	384
Additional Resources Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	402
Photographic Credits Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	409
Glossary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	410
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	416
About the Authors Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	448

Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Audience: General/trade;
Pages
- Main content: 446
Illustrations
- Other: 2,700 color photographs
Keywords: insects; bugs; field guide; insect biology; entomology; entomologist; identifying insects; Texas insects; Texas wildlife; bug book

eBook

Published: September 1, 2020
ISBN: 9781477322352