The tiger beetles of Alberta : killers on the clay, stalkers on the sand
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- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2001
- Author
- Acorn, John
- Publisher
- Edmonton : University of Alberta Press
- Call Number
- 04.2 A7t
- Author
- Acorn, John
- Publisher
- Edmonton : University of Alberta Press
- Published Date
- 2001
- Physical Description
- xix, 120 pages : color illustrations, color map, portraits (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Entomology
- Abstract
- "Among beetles, tiger beetles are some of the favourites of nature-loving people, and for good reason. Large, active, and colourful, tiger beetles are as watchable as birds - and easily as fascinating. Best of all, these surprisingly fierce predators with their jewel-like brillance can be found right across Alberta." "In Tiger Beetles of Alberta, naturalist John Acorn showcases the nineteen species of Cicindela that live in the province. John explains the name, habitat, and distinguishing marks of each tiger, with tips on where to find these remarkable insects, highlighted by more than 100 outstanding colour photos and illustrations. Appendices, references, and a glossary round out the text."--Jacket
- Contents
- Ch. 1. The life of a tiger beetle -- ch. 2. Why would they want to live there? -- ch. 3. The tiger beetles of Alberta -- Tiny tiger beetles -- Curlicue tiger beetles -- American tiger beetles -- Temperate tiger beetles -- ch. 4. A few reassuring words about tiger-beetle classification -- ch. 5. The joys of tiger-beetling -- ch. 6. Should we be protecting the tiger beetles of Alberta?
- Notes
- Ben Gadd Personal Library
- ISBN
- 0888643454
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Call Number
- 04.2 A7t
- Collection
- Archives Library
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