The Pemberley Bookshop

Why not come and peruse our comprehensive range of natural history titles at our well stocked bookshop, where you can also receive our expert advice. Click here for details of our shop.

Bees of Costa Rica

by Hanson, P.; Lobo Segura, J.; Frankie, G.W.; Coville, R.; Aguilar Monge, I.; Acuna Cordero, M.; Herrera Gonzalez, E.

Publisher : Comstock
Illustrations : 177 col photos, 29 b/w illus, 2 illus, 1 map

Our customers have not yet submitted a review for this title - click here to be the first to write a review

Description:

In this richly illustrated guide, Bees of Costa Rica, leading bee experts showcase the diversity of bees in Costa Rica and the myriad ways in which they interact with flowers and people.

Costa Rica is home to 117 bee genera and approximately 700 bee species. Focusing on the five bee families present in Costa Rica, the authors describe the bees' general physical traits, foraging and mating behavior, and nest characteristics. Chapters cover the relationships between bees and other insects, profiles of plants pollinated by bees, and practical suggestions for bee conservation.

With identification keys and more than 150 colour photos, Bees of Costa Rica is essential for anyone looking to learn about and protect these important pollinators in Costa Rica and beyond.