This guide to the classification of North American insects is an essential reference for any entomologist or student of biology. Axel Leonard Melander and Charles Thomas Brues provide a detailed key to the major insect families, as well as a comprehensive introduction to the study of insect taxonomy. With beautiful illustrations and a clear, accessible writing style, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world.

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