Written by noted entomologist George C. McGavin, this comprehensive handbook covers all 29 orders of insects, spiders, and terrestrial arthropods. It’s packed with hundreds of annotated photographs and illustrations to help you discern the many types of insects. It gives you a brief description of each insect family with main characteristics, including life cycles, the environment in which they thrive, and a photographic guide to assist you in categorizing the insect group. It’s an indispensable handbook for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Smithsonian Handbooks are the most visually appealing guides to the natural world in the book marketplace. Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations, they make identification easy and accurate.