By using American Insects, A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico, Second Edition, the reader can quickly determine the taxonomic position of any species, genus, or higher taxon of insect known to occur in America and Canada. Every order, family, and genus is conveniently numbered and indexed, making this volume the only complete single source for all of the names of orders, families, and North American genera currently available. Dr. Arnett, who died in August 2000, was a Professor of Entomology and was considered one of the leading Coleopterists in the United States.
Every branch of biology is covered, from evolution to taxonomy to physiology to ecology.
The Beetles of Northeastern North America by N. M. Downie, Ross H. Arnett. The most complete book on the beetles of the Northeastern United States. Indeed, so much useful information exists about dragonflies that they serve as valuable models for interpreting the behavior and ecology of other taxa. We, having entered our bug period as children, were blessed by never being required to abandon it,' the authors write. Latin American Insects and Entomology by Charles L. Hogue.