Common Spiders of North America

Richard A. Bradley, Steve Buchanan

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University of California Press
18 December 2012

Insects (entomology)

This stunning field guide provides a comprehensive resource for identifying and appreciating nearly 500 species of spiders.

Arachnids are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This is the most comprehensive field guide to all 68 spider families in North America, with beautiful illustrations of 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable accurate identification by web pattern, morphology, and other observable details, and species descriptions include tips to help everyday naturalists identify spiders, as well as their common names, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. Featuring 82 gorgeous color plates, this book is an accessible and detailed resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.

By: Richard A. Bradley
Illustrated by: Steve Buchanan
Imprint: University of California Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.225kg
ISBN: 9780520274884
ISBN 10: 0520274881
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 18 December 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Richard Bradley is an Associate Professor Emeritus at the Ohio State University, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology. He earned his Ph.D. in Biology at the University of New Mexico, studying the population biology of scorpions, and has been an active researcher and teacher since 1972, publishing on the behavior and ecology of birds, scorpions, and spiders.

Reviews for Common Spiders of North America

People with an interest in North American spiders should enjoy this book. -- Ian Paulsen Birdbooker Report/The Guardian 20130217 This is a fabulous book, worthy of a place on the bookshelves of any arachnological library. -- David Penney British Arachnological Society Newsletter 20130401