Costa Rica: Arachnids Insects

Leal, Enrique

ISBN 10: 1888538864 / ISBN 13: 9781888538861

Published by Rainforest Publications, 2008

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Seller Inventory # rev5960752681

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Costa Rica: Arachnids Insects
• Publisher: Rainforest Publications
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1888538864
• ISBN 13: 9781888538861
• Illustrator: Enrique C. Leal; Scientific Authorities: Ing. Humberto; J. Lezama; Museo De Insectos; CIPROC; Escuela De Agronoma; Universidad De Costa Rica
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 59 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Whether you like or dislike bugs, this is a very cool guide to take with you to Costa Rica. It's very easy to quickly pull out and compare the detailed color illustrations (and a couple facts) to what you are seeing. you'll know if it is a plague stink bug or a precious metal scarab, a velvet ant or a leaf cutter.

Rainforest Publication's fold out field guide to Arachnids and Insects was illustrated by Enrique C. Leal, one of the top in his field, and the information compiled and reviewed by several additional scientific authorities (see credits). Illustrations are accompanied by the scientific name and common names in English and Spanish, along with a notation on size and expected region (Atlantic, Pacific, Mountains, or Central Valley)

The illustrations are printed with fade-resistant inks and covered with UV resistant film that is waterproof. The guides are both flexible and durable, and designed for years of use both on your trips and as a quick reference when at home

About the Author

Rainforest Publications specializes in the Wildlife and Natural History of Central and South America. Our wildlife guides are the perfect companion if you're a naturalist, bird watcher or adventure traveler.

Our illustrators live in Costa Rica and are tops in their field of interests.

Our scientific staff continually updates the guides so the information is complete and accurate.

Our print company is locally owned by its employees.

Our guides are printed in the USA on recycled paper.