Ants are among the most conspicuous and the most ecologically important of insects. This concise, easy-to-use, authoritative identification guide introduces the fascinating and diverse ant fauna of the United States and Canada. It features the first illustrated key to North American ant genera, discusses distribution patterns, explores ant ecology and natural history, and includes a list of all currently recognized ant species in this large region. It offers: new keys to the 73 North American ant genera illustrated with 250 line drawings ensure accurate identification; 180 colour images show the head and profile of each genus and important species groups; and includes a glossary of important terms.

About the Author
Brian L. Fisher is Associate Curator at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco and Assistant Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Stefan P. Cover is Curatorial Assistant at the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University.

Reviews
"A valuable book. [It] will enlighten anyone with even a slight interest in ants... This book promises to inspire a whole new generation of ant biologists." Quarterly Review Of Biology



Book Information
ISBN 9780520254220
Author Brian L. Fisher
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 318g
Dimensions(mm) 184mm * 114mm * 15mm