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The Lives of Beetles: A Natural History of Coleoptera (The Lives of the Natural World, 3) Hardcover – March 7, 2023

by Arthur V. Evans (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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A richly illustrated introduction to the incredible world of beetles

With some 400,000 species, beetles are among the largest and most successful groups of organisms on earth, making up one-fifth of all plant and animal species. No other animals exhibit such a dazzling range of size, form, and color. Mostly small, sturdy, and compact, beetles are incredibly well-equipped to find food, reproduce, and avoid predators. Additionally, their collective roles as herbivores, hunters, and recyclers are critical to the sustainability of terrestrial ecosystems. In this lavishly illustrated book, beetle expert and author Arthur Evans presents an inviting and comprehensive introduction to the fascinating lives of the world’s beetles.

Universal in scope, The Lives of Beetles is packed with the latest scientific findings, presented in an accessible way. Individual chapters cover beetles’ structure and function; evolution, diversity, classification, and distribution; communication, reproduction, and development; feeding habits; uses in medicine, science, and technology; and study and conservation. Each chapter concludes with nine stunningly illustrated profiles that highlight the lives of some of the world’s most beautiful and interesting species. The book also features an up-to-date family classification, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

We need beetles for the ecological services they provide, the technological innovations they inspire, and the scientific insights they reveal, so it is essential that we all get to know beetles better and strive to conserve their habitats. The Lives of Beetles is the perfect place to begin this journey of discovery and understanding.

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  1. Part of series
    The Lives of the Natural World
  2. Print length
    288 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Princeton University Press
  5. Publication date
    March 7, 2023
  6. Dimensions
    7.75 x 1.25 x 10 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0691236518
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0691236513
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"Be sure to place this book on your wish list for birthdays or other special occaisons."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

"[This book] lavishly illustrates a dazzling array of beetles."---Frances McKim, Pest Magazine

"I find this book amazing."---P. Kozel, European Journal of Entomology

"[This book] provides enough detail to excite almost any reader - including insect haters!"---Geoff Carpentier, North Durham Nature

"[An] interesting and well-written book on beetles."---D.A. Brass, Choice

""A perfect introduction to the incredible world of beetles. It’s simply a beautiful crafted, stimulating educational book and well worth every penny.""---Roy Stewart, British Naturalists Association

"Well written and nicely illustrated with a selection of numerous full-color photographs that highlight the rich variety of beetles worldwide."---D.A. Brass, Choice

About the Author

Arthur V. Evans is an entomologist, educator, photographer, radio broadcaster, and video producer. His many books include Beetles of Western North America and Beetles of Eastern North America (both Princeton). He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton University Press (March 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691236518
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0691236513
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.25 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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Arthur V. Evans is an author, photographer, lecturer, radio broadcaster, and videographer. Art studied at the California State University at Long Beach where he received his bachelor's degree (1981) in entomology and master's degree (1984) in biology. He attended the University of Pretoria, South Africa and earned his doctoral degree (1988) in entomology. He teaches several entomology courses at Randolph-Macon College and University of Richmond. Art is also a Research Associate at the Smithsonian Institution, Virginia Natural History Museum, and California State Collection of Arthropods. He has authored or coauthored 35 peer-reviewed papers on the systematics and biology beetles and other insects, as well as over 140 popular articles and books on insects and spiders.

He was a contributing author and photographer to volume II of American Beetles, published by CRC Press (2002) and was co-author of An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles, published by University of California Press (2000). He was a contributing writer for A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert, published by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and the University of California (1999). He also coauthored two books on California beetles, Introduction to California Beetles (2004) and Field Guide to Beetles of California (2006), both published by University of California Press. Evans was also coeditor and contributing writer for the volume on insects for Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (2004). He authored the three invertebrate volumes (insects, arachnids, crustaceans, mollusks, annelids) for the companion series, Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource (2005). His National Wildlife Foundation Field Guide to Insects and Spider of North America, published by Sterling Publishing Co., appeared in 2007. Art has also written Beetles of Eastern North America (2014), National Geographic Backyard Guide to Insects & Spiders of North America (2017), and Beetles of Western North America (2021) that won a National Outdoor Book Award. His latest book, The Lives of Beetles, was published by Princeton University Press in 2023. Art is currently a managing editor for Beetles of Canada and the United States, an identification manual scheduled for publication in 2026. His animated short in which he co-hosted and co-produced for Richmond Public Radio, Tails of the Luna Moth, was awarded an Emmy at the 64th National Capital Emmys. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

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warren colby
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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One of many good books written by my friend Arthur Evans, thanks for another My dad really likes it.
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Frank W. Andrus
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Beetle book in my collection
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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If you’re a beetle fan, you’re gonna love this book, with over 400,000 different types of beetles, this book will show you some of the best beetles ever.
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M. Cabrera
5.0 out of 5 stars A quick education
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023
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Beautiful photos and fascinating facts on beetles!
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william jay bryan md
5.0 out of 5 stars Photography is astonishing and second to superb text
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023
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Set up is engaging and descriptions are both in plain sense but also gives wealthy of biological and taxonomic data
A rare entomology page turner!!!!
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Glenys
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and interesting book
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2023
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Extremely informative and interesting. Beautiful pictures too.
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waldo
5.0 out of 5 stars Beetles
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023
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This book is really a wonderful edition to the general knowledge of the Coleoptera. It is lavishly illustrated with color photos on every page and up to date information concerning beetles and recent finds, such as the venomous longhorn beetle Onychocerus albitarsis. Anyone interested beetles or entomology should get a copy of this beautiful book. You will not regret it.
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