Grasshoppers of Florida (Invertebrates of Florida) [Paperback]

John L Capinera (Author), Clay Whitney Scherer (Author), Jason Squitier (Author)

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Until now it has not been possible to accurately identify grasshoppers in Florida, and their fascinating biology was unavailable to all but specialists. This first field guide to the grasshoppers of Florida introduces one of the most obvious and important, though little appreciated, insect groups. It provides identification of the 70 species known to occur in Florida and may be used in other southeastern states where many of these grasshoppers are also found. The authors present the biology, behavior, ecological significance, and damage potential of grasshoppers and emphasize their interrelationship with Florida's fauna. A straightforward, detailed description of each species is accompanied by a distribution map. Nearly all species are pictured in color, and detailed line drawings help distinguish among those more difficult to identify.

Grasshoppers of Florida will be invaluable to amateur naturalists, students of entomology and natural history, and professional biologists.

About the Author

John L. Capinera is professor and chair of the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida and is the author of more than 100 scientific publications. Clay W. Scherer is an entomologist with Syngenta Crop Protection, Vero Beach, Florida. Jason M. Squitier is an entomologist with the U.S. Army in Atlanta, Georgia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Florida; 1st edition (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813024269
• ISBN-13: 978-0813024264
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,953,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic field guide, June 30, 2004

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Tiffany Knight (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grasshoppers of Florida (Invertebrates of Florida) (Paperback)

There wasn't a grasshopper in Florida that I couldn't identify with this field guide in hand! The book includes stunning pictures and detailed information (on preferred habitat, life history, whether the species is common or rare, etc.). I do not have a background in entomology, and I was able to easily follow this guide. I recommend this book to anyone even casually interested in grasshoppers.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but could be better., January 7, 2010

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Alfred T. Brayton (Titusville, Fl 32780) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Grasshoppers of Florida (Invertebrates of Florida) (Paperback)

This book is good and there are few, if any, other products that cover this topic in this depth. Still, as an amateur naturalist, I ran across a species that did not appear in the book and I'm only a amateur. It is surprisingly hard to id some species even with the book in hand. Still, I'm glad I bought it and also for this second cc which was a gift for a biologist friend whom I often accompany afield.