Description: Further DetailsTitle: Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning BugsCondition: NewSubtitle: Identification and Natural History of the Fireflies of the Eastern and Central United States and CanadaEAN: 9780820348728ISBN: 9780820348728Publisher: University of Georgia PressFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 03/01/2017Description: Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs is the first-ever comprehensive firefly guide for eastern and central North America. It is written for all those who want to know more about the amazing world of lightning bugs and learn the secrets hidden in the flash patterns of the 75+ species found in the eastern and central United States and Canada. As an independent researcher working with numerous university teams, naturalist Lynn Frierson Faust, “The Lightning Bug Lady,” has spent decades tracking the behavior and researching the habitats of these fascinating creatures. Based on her twenty-five years of fieldwork, this book is intended to increase understanding and appreciation of bioluminescent insects while igniting enthusiasm in a fun and informative way. Species accounts are coupled with historical backgrounds and literary epigraphs to engage and draw readers young and old into the world of these tiny sparklers. A chart documenting the flash patterns of the various species will aid in identification.Clear photos illustrate the insects’ distinguishing physical characteristics, while habitats, seasonality, and common names are provided in easy-to-understand yet scientifically accurate language. The guide will be welcomed by everyone who wants to learn more about fireflies’ and glow-worms’ unique traits and fragile niche in the ecosystem.Features:Over 600 color photographsDetailed accounts and anatomical diagrams of 75+ species, as well as aids in distinguishing between similar speciesA first-of-its-kind flash-pattern chart that folds out on heavy-weight paperExtensive scientific details written in an understandable and engaging wayColorful common names—Twilight Bush Baby, Shadow Ghosts, Snappy Syncs, and more—for easy species identification based on flash patternsTips on ideal sites and times of year for firefly watchingConservation-oriented approachLanguage: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: USItem Height: 229mmItem Length: 152mmAuthor: Lynn Frierson FaustGenre: Home Garden & PetsBook Series: Wormsloe Foundation Nature BooksTopic: Science Nature & MathRelease Year: 2017 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Book Title: Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs
Title: Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs
Subtitle: Identification and Natural History of the Fireflies of the Easter
EAN: 9780820348728
ISBN: 9780820348728
Release Date: 03/01/2017
Release Year: 2017
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Genre: Home Garden & Pets
Topic: Science Nature & Math
Number of Pages: 376 Pages
Publication Name: Fireflies, Glow-Worms, and Lightning Bugs : Identification and Natural History of the Fireflies of the Eastern and Central United States and Canada
Language: English
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Publication Year: 2017
Subject: Animals / Insects & Spiders, Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology
Item Height: 0.9 in
Item Weight: 28.9 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Lynn Frierson Faust
Item Length: 9.2 in
Subject Area: Nature, Science
Item Width: 6.2 in
Series: Wormsloe Foundation Nature Bks.
Format: Trade Paperback
