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A unique book on the most beautiful beetles and their way of life
This book is a simple identification guide dedicated to the most remarkable beetles that can be seen in France and neighboring countries.
All species are photographed in their environment to facilitate their recognition. The emphasis is on the lifestyle of beetles, a group that represents a quarter of insects in France and neighboring countries .
The book begins with about twenty pages of richly illustrated generalities: What is a beetle? Beetles among insects; Classification of beetles.
The heart of the guide consists of 260 pages of descriptive sheets , illustrated by a large photo and each dedicated to a species: Common name and scientific name; Status (protected or not protected); Period of activity; Length of the insect; Field identification criteria; Geographic distribution; Lifestyle; Similar species.
This guide will be of interest to naturalists who are passionate about insects, but also to professionals in the agricultural and forestry sectors. Many beetles are indeed crop pests, others are flour parasites or attack wood, and still others are pollinators.