Beetles of eastern North America

Preface

Acknowledgments

How to use this book. Classification ; Key to families ; Family diagnoses ; Species accounts ; Species identification

Introduction to beetles. Beetle anatomy ; Behavior and natural history ; When and where to find beetles ; Observing and photographing beetles ; Beetle conservation and the ethics of collecting ; Collecting and preserving beetles ; Making a beetle collection ; Keeping and rearing beetles in captivity ; Taking an active role in beetle research

Illustrated key to the beetle families of eastern North America

Beetles of eastern North America

Appendix : Classification of the beetles covered in this book

Glossary

Selected references and resources

Photo and illustration credits

Index.

Beetle anatomy

Behavior and natural history

When and where to find beetles

Observing and photographing beetles

Beetle conservation and the ethics of collecting

Collecting and preserving beetles

Keeping and rearing beetles in captivity

Take an active role in beetle research

Illustrated key to the beetle families of eastern North America

Appendix: Classification of the beetles of eastern North America.