Guide to the Genera and Classification of the North American Orthoptera Found North of Mexico (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Hubbard Scudder

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026540178X ISBN 13: 9780265401781

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the diverse world of North American Orthoptera and learn how to identify its major families.

This field guide presents the family groups and key traits that separate crickets, grasshoppers, katydids, and related insects found north of Mexico. It focuses on descriptive, classification-based information to help readers understand how these insects are organized and compared.

• How to distinguish major families by body shape, wing presence, and leg structure
• Notes on notable subfamilies and example genera that appear in North America
• Context on historical classification work and how groups relate to one another

Ideal for students, naturalists, and hobbyists who want a clear, compact reference about Orthoptera in North America. This edition provides practical guidance for recognizing and organizing the diverse species you might encounter.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026540178X
• ISBN 13: 9780265401781
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 92