Ladybugs of Alberta: Finding the Spots and Connecting the Dots (Alberta Insects Series) - Softcover

Acorn, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0888643810 ISBN 13: 9780888643810

Publisher: University of Alberta Press, 2007

Synopsis

"Despite what many people think, little ladybugs don't grow up to be big ladybugs." -John Acorn Everybody loves a ladybug, and no one is more passionate about these spotted creatures than John Acorn, who has produced this, the first regional ladybug field guide in North America. With comprehensive maps, colour photographs, and illustrations of 75 different species, Acorn educates readers on the beauty and diversity of ladybugs in Alberta. He also explains the impact that introduced species have had on these remarkably diverse insects. Professional entomologists, bug-loving kids, and nature-walk enthusiasts will find ladybug identification enjoyable and rewarding with Acorn's combination of expertise and humour.

About this title

About the Author

John Acorn is a writer, broadcaster, and biologist. In 2008, he received NSERC's Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Dena and sons Jesse and Ben.

From the Back Cover

“Despite what many people think, little ladybugs don’t grow up to be big ladybugs.” —John Acorn Everybody loves a ladybug, and no one is more passionate about these spotted creatures than John Acorn, who has produced this, the first regional ladybug field guide in North America. With comprehensive maps, colour photographs, and illustrations of 75 different species, Acorn educates readers on the beauty and diversity of ladybugs in Alberta. He also explains the impact that introduced species have had on these remarkably diverse insects. Professional entomologists, bug-loving kids, and nature-walk enthusiasts will find ladybug identification enjoyable and rewarding with Acorn’s combination of expertise and humour. "John Acorn knows his beetles…" —John J. Obrycki, Professor and Chair, Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky “…a delightfully readable style…” —Natalie J. Vandenberg, Entomologist, U.S. Department of Agriculture John Acorn, a lifelong Albertan, lives in Edmonton with his wife Dena and their two boys, Jesse and Benjamin. When John isn’t chasing ladybugs, he can be found lecturing at the University of Alberta, working with the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, or addressing a variety of scientific and naturalist groups across North America.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Alberta Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0888643810
• ISBN 13: 9780888643810
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200