How to Know the BeetlesDescribes the physical characteristics, habits and habitats of 1500 species of beetles. |
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In warmer climates many of the species live in trees . Members of the family vary
considerably in size , shape , and color . As a rule they are dull and blackish in
color although some species are brilliantly colored or metallic . Usually ground ...
In warmer climates many of the species live in trees . Members of the family vary
considerably in size , shape , and color . As a rule they are dull and blackish in
color although some species are brilliantly colored or metallic . Usually ground ...
Page 167
LUCANIDAE The Stag Beetles This family of usually large mahogany or black
beetles is often characterized by great mandibles . The larvae live in decaying
wood . They are widely distributed and number nearly a thousand species , with
but a ...
LUCANIDAE The Stag Beetles This family of usually large mahogany or black
beetles is often characterized by great mandibles . The larvae live in decaying
wood . They are widely distributed and number nearly a thousand species , with
but a ...
Page 184
Apparently they live in the decaying plant materials of the forest floor . Some may
live in the nest of ants . Nine members of the family are found in the U . S . and
Canada . Figure 450 Figure 449 Figure 450 Dascillus davidsoni LeC . Length 12
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Apparently they live in the decaying plant materials of the forest floor . Some may
live in the nest of ants . Nine members of the family are found in the U . S . and
Canada . Figure 450 Figure 449 Figure 450 Dascillus davidsoni LeC . Length 12
...
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Contents
Use of the PicturedKey | 19 |
PicturedKey to the Genera and Species of Some Common Beetles | 61 |
General References | 395 |
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