Common Bees of Western North America

Bees are essential for pollination, and this guide provides a full-color photographic identification of the most common bees in the western United States and Canada. It covers over 200 species with 1,100 close-up color photos, a range map, and taxonomic key.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press

Bees are vital pollinators for native plants and agricultural crops worldwide, with over 3,000 species in western North America. Identifying them can be challenging, even for taxonomists. Common Bees of Western North America is the first species-level photographic field guide to the most commonly seen bees in the western United States and Canada, focusing on those found in urban environments, specialized on unique plants, or distinctive in appearance. This book walks you through the process of bee identification using breathtaking high-resolution color photos that highlight the key characteristics of each species, making identification easier.

Full of essential facts about the natural history of these magnificent creatures, this is a must-have field guide for naturalists and backyard gardeners alike.

Covers more than 200 species

Features more than 1,100 stunning close-up color photos

Shows multiple images of each species, with arrows indicating key features

Includes a range map for every species

Provides silhouette images depicting the actual size of each species

Describes key identification features, size, phenology, floral preference, nesting, and related species

Contains a taxonomic key to the bee genera of the region

Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691175508