Tiger Beetles: Violence and Revelation in Paris, 1789-1945

by David L. Pearson and Alfried P. Vogler

Tiger beetles are one of the most obvious and ubiquitous families of any insect taxon--some 2300 species are found on nearly all the land surfaces of the earth. Their frequently showy colors, brazen behavior, and ability to live in habitats ranging from dry, alkaline lakebeds to tropical rain forests have captured the interest of amateur and professional entomologists alike. Although tiger beetles have been widely studied, the wealth of knowledge...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801438829
• ISBN13: 9780801438820
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Comstock Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher