A Field Guide to Insects of the Pacific Northwest

Insects of the PNW

By Dr. Robert Cannings. Insects are all around us, from the butterflies in our gardens to the mosquitoes in the woods. About 80 per cent of the named species of animals on Earth are insects.

by Dr. Robert Cannings

Insects are all around us, from the butterflies in our gardens to the mosquitoes in the woods. About 80 per cent of the 1.5 million named species of animals on Earth are insects. A Field Guide to Insects of the Pacific Northwest describes more than fifty species in the region. With full-colour photos of insects in their natural habitats and handy descriptions of species’ anatomy, identification and importance in the ecosystem, this guide showcases the amazing diversity of insects in the Pacific Northwest, and will help everyone learn about the main groups of insects and the exciting details about their lives.