num_pages: 224
description: Winner of Six Book Awards2018 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Book Award2018 Midwest Independent Publishing Association (MIPA) Finalist: Nature2017 Independent Publisher (IPPY) Silver Book Award: Environment Ecology and Nature2017 Next Generation Indie Book Award (NGIBA) Winner: Regional Non-Fiction2017 Next Generation Indie Book Award (NGIBA) Finalist: Science Nature Environment2017 National Indie Excellence Award (NIEA) Winner: NatureBEE IDENTIFICATION SECTIONA comprehensive guide illustrating the bees that occur in north-central and eastern United States and southern CanadaIn-depth profiles of 27 bee genera covering the life cycles habitats diet foraging behaviors crops pollinated plant specializations nesting lifestyles seasonality and preferred native forage plants12 additional summary profiles for uncommon generaPLANT SECTION: WHAT TO PLANT FOR BEESComprehensive profiles of approximately 100 native trees shrubs and perennials for the Midwest Great Lakes and Northeast regions including insect and bird visitation information and bee specializationsOver 1500 stunning photographs detailed descriptions and accessible science This well-illustrated guide captures the beauty diversity and engaging world of bees that occur in north-central and eastern United States and southern Canada and the native plants that support them. Superbly designed and organized this is an indispensable source of information with extensive profiles for twenty-seven bee genera plus twelve summary profiles for uncommon genera and approximately one hundred native trees shrubs and perennials for the Midwest Great Lakes and Northeast regions. With over 1500 stunning photographs detailed descriptions and accessible science environmental educator and research assistant Heather Holm brings to light captivating information about bees' life cycles habitats diet foraging behaviors crops pollinated nesting lifestyles seasonality and preferred native forage plants.Bees are a singularly fascinating group of insects and this book makes it possible to observe attract and support them in their natural setting or in one's own garden. Not only does this guide assist the reader with bee identification in the field or by photo it also notes microscopic features for the advanced user. The factors impacting bee populations and the management of farms and public and residential landscapes for bees are also covered. Included in the bee forage (plant) chapters are plant profiles with range maps habitat information floral features and attractants common bees attracted to the particular plant and details about the ecological connections between the native plant and other flower-visiting insects. Noted also are birds dependent upon the product of the pollinated flowers (fruits and seeds).This is an excellent reference for amateur and professional naturalists educators gardeners farmers students nature photographers insect enthusiasts biologists and anyone interested in learning more about the diversity and biology of bees and their connection to native plants and the natural world.
language: English
title: Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide
publisher: Pollination Press LLC