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Garden Insects of North America: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Bugs (Princeton Field Guides) Paperback – March 28, 2004

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Garden Insects of North America is the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the common insects and mites affecting yard and garden plants in North America. In a manner no previous book has come close to achieving, through full-color photos and concise, clear, scientifically accurate text, it describes the vast majority of species associated with shade trees and shrubs, turfgrass, flowers and ornamental plants, vegetables, and fruits--1,420 of them, including crickets, katydids, fruit flies, mealybugs, moths, maggots, borers, aphids, ants, bees, and many, many more. For particularly abundant bugs adept at damaging garden plants, management tips are also included. Covering all of the continental United States and Canada, this is the definitive one-volume resource for amateur gardeners, insect lovers, and professional entomologists alike.


To ease identification, the book is organized by plant area affected (e.g., foliage, flowers, stems) and within that, by taxa. Close to a third of the species are primarily leaf chewers, with about the same number of sap suckers. Multiple photos of various life stages and typical plant symptoms are included for key species. The text, on the facing page, provides basic information on host plants, characteristic damage caused to plants, distribution, life history, habits, and, where necessary, how to keep "pests" in check--in short, the essentials to better understanding, appreciating, and tolerating these creatures.


Whether managing, studying, or simply observing insects, identification is the first step--and this book is the key. With it in hand, the marvelous microcosm right outside the house finally comes fully into view.


    • Describes more than 1,400 species--twice as many as in any other field guide

    • Full-color photos for most species--more than five times the number in most comparable guides

    • Up-to-date pest management tips

    • Organized by plant area affected and by taxa for easy identification

    • Covers the continental United States and Canada

    • Provides species level treatment of all insects and mites important to gardens

    • Illustrates all life stages of key garden insects and commonly associated plant injuries

    • Concise, clear, scientifically accurate text

    • Comprehensive and user-friendly
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    6. ISBN-10
      0691095612
    7. ISBN-13
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    An impressive, encyclopedic guide to identifying everything from acorn weevils to zebra caterpillars. Understanding the way gardeners think, Cranshaw has logically organized the information according to the type of damage inflicted. . . . Methods of controlling insect populations, in-depth discussions of beneficial insects, a comprehensive at-a-glance appendix of common plant-insect associations, and more than 1,400 color photos make this
    a marvel among insect identification manuals.

    " ― Booklist

    "Know thine enemy,' a time-worn caveat lifted from Sun-tzu's treatise,     The Art of War, is sage advice for the organic gardener hoping to emerge victorious in the battle of the bugs. Acquiring such knowledge has just become easier with the release of Garden Insects of North America. . . . [Cranshaw] has packed his book with concise, organized information on all the common and not-so-common insect pests of turf, orchards and gardens in North America. The overwhelming emphasis is on recognizing and categorizing the insects themselves, using appearance, type of destructive damage encountered and target food hosts as clues. . . . With detailed, high-quality photographic plates conveniently adjacent to the standardized insect descriptions, identification of suspected insect enemies is straightforward."---Jack Aldridge, San Francisco Chronicle

    "An exceptionally well organized and complete text on garden insects. . . . Almost every insect is illustrated, with well over 1,000 full-color photographs showing them in various life cycle stages. Its very simple but complete explanations, diagrams and photographs make this the best reference I have read for diagnosing virtually all insect problems. It will make you the neighborhood entomologist."    ---Joel M. Lerner, The Washington Post

    "If you've ever wondered what's eating your garden besides yourself and the woodchuck, this is the book for you. I know that sometime this summer I will carry a bug of some sort into the house to identify it in this volume. And I know that I'll lose at least an hour looking at photographs of all the other bugs that might lie hidden in the herbage."    ---Verlyn Klinkenborg, New York Times Book Review

    "[Cranshaw is] an entomologist with perhaps a skewed affection for all kinds of bugs, but no one will argue with his desire to demystify insects and their world so that people understand better whether and how to react to a problem, and to enjoy this Lilliputian drama."    ---Adrian Higgins, The Washington Post

    "An impressive garden reference that doubles as a field guide. Wherever you live in North America, your insects are included her. . . . The more than 1,400 color pictures of insects and their damage are truly impressive and will be invaluable in helping readers track down the culprits of their plant injury. . . . This wonderful reference will certainly become a classic. . . . Whether you are a professional or a home gardening enthusiast, this is an indispensable reference."    ---Jeffrey Hahn, The American Gardener

    "    Garden Insects is destined to become the new bible for horticulturalists and home gardeners alike. I've added it to the few books I keep close at hand while I am in the garden. Luckily, Garden Insects is also an exceptionally well-made paperback with water-resistant cover and 656 pages that fall open without cracking the spine and stay open without having to balance a rock on top. At $29.95, it's a bargain."---Patricia Jonas, Plants and Garden News

    "Insects are the most diverse and widely distributed life-forms on the planet. Gardens, and the diverse gardeners that tend them, are similarly widely distributed. Succinctly capturing this diversity, Cranshaw has constructed a lucid and well-illustrated text to allow gardeners to identify insects they encounter. . . . Breadth of synthesis, high quality, and effective formatting justify this work as a valuable addition to the popular literature." ―     Choice

    "A must-have reference for any gardener." ―     San Francisco Chronicle

    "Cranshaw has produced a wonderful guide whether the reader is interested in understanding, managing, or just observing theses insects. Identification is the very first step in the process of opening the door of appreciation, and this book is the key." ―     Biology Digest

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    "Garden Insects of North America is a tremendous contribution and is destined to be a staple on any gardener's bookshelf. Readers will find it overflowing with color pictures and informative yet easy-to- read descriptions. If this isn't the one book you must have, it comes pretty close!"―Casey Sclar, Integrated Pest Management Coordinator, Longwood Gardens

    "Whitney Cranshaw's     Garden Insects of North America is the most comprehensive book on insect and mite pests of vegetable, fruit, and ornamental plants now in print. Working from experience and the scientific literature, Dr. Cranshaw delivers information on a huge variety of pests in an entirely engaging manner."―James R. Baker, Professor Emeritus, North Carolina State University

    "Whitney Cranshaw is probably the only entomologist who could pull off such a large undertaking! His clear, concise writing style, his completeness, and his attention to proper illustration will put this book ahead of any other in the field."    ―David Shetlar, Ohio State University

    "A quick diagnostic tool for identifying pest insects by host plant,     Garden Insects of North America will appeal to a wide audience, including home gardeners, master gardeners, entomologists in diagnostic clinics, and students."―Jody Fetzer, University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

    Product details

    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton University Press; First Edition (March 28, 2004)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 672 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691095612
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0691095615
    • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.19 pounds
    • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.75 x 10 inches
    • Customer Reviews:
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    I love all insects, have since childhood love love love this book, the pictures are great, the info is well.....informative. ;o)
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    Ddorena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Big, colorful and informative
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022
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    This is a huge, heavy book full of color pictures and lots of good information about garden insects. The weight makes it more of an indoor reference—take a picture of the bugs in your garden then come in to learn about them. The book appears to be very thorough.
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    David B Richman
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on Insects for Gardeners and Naturalists
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2004
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    "Garden Insects of North America: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Bugs" is simply a gem of a book. Illustrated with beautiful color photos, many by the author, this is the ultimate guide to every conceivable insect or other arthropod you might find in your backyard. It also tells you what to expect from each of these creatures (will it eat my rose bushes?)

    I first bought a copy for the Arthropod Museum library and then, after using the book for a few days, ordered my own copy. It is well written and authoritative (Whitney Cranshaw is a respected entomologist at Colorado State University) and very well illustrated. Color plates of stinkbugs, scale insects, aphids, beneficial insects etc. give the reader a fantastic overview of the variety of arthropods they can find around their own homes. The price is also very good ($20.00 for a thick book with hundreds of color photos is remarkable today!) and I simply cannot see how anyone interested in gardening or backyard bug watching would not want a copy.

    Highly recommended for anyone with a reason to know anything about the numerous six and eight-legged creatures beyond their back door.
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    Dawgz Rule
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super insect book!!!! Great Photos!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
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    I was shocked at the size of this book, thought it would be like those little pocket ones. It's a nice thick size, with TONS of photos and information on every insect in North America! As a Master Gardener trainee, this book will come in useful helping me identify insects. So glad that I bought it!!!
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    Lg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots and lots of Bug Photos A+++++
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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    Beautiful huge books with about 6-8 close-up pictures per page. This book is 2 inches thick with 704 pages. Price is great for information and photos contained. Super buy for the price. This book would make a great gardener's gift.
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    Linda M Oregon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, poorly shipped and damaged
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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    This is an excellent reference book for insects that can be found in North American gardens. Includes all life stages with great color photos, and whether insects are beneficial or problematic. Insect life cycles and potential symptoms on trees, food and ornamental plants are described to help with identification. Various types of mites, worms, predator insects, invasives, and decomposers are included. Terrific for fruit and vegetable growers, Master Gardeners, or for anyone wanting a deep dive into the animal life of the outdoor world.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, poorly shipped and damaged
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
    This is an excellent reference book for insects that can be found in North American gardens. Includes all life stages with great color photos, and whether insects are beneficial or problematic. Insect life cycles and potential symptoms on trees, food and ornamental plants are described to help with identification. Various types of mites, worms, predator insects, invasives, and decomposers are included. Terrific for fruit and vegetable growers, Master Gardeners, or for anyone wanting a deep dive into the animal life of the outdoor world.
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    fraiser
    5.0 out of 5 stars grandmother can finally share names of insects with kids
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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    It might just be one of the most picked up books of our past summer. 4 year old boys, and two older girls rollicking around our yard found many natural wonders! So out came this book and we looked up everything (insect) discovered
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    William Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a comprehensive book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
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    The pictures and text make it reasonably easy to ID pests & what they do to plants. The books organization is based on what they do to plants so seeing a bug doing something is your guide to finding out about that bug. Their life history gives useful info. A whole section on beneficial bugs helps one to encourage those so they can get the bad bugs.

    A super resource!
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    Maribeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing insect photographs
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2018
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    The second edition of this book is over 600 pages of amazing photographs and information. The authors have made an effort to cross reference sections to help the user find information.
    As a gardener I have had trouble identifying insects and determining if they will do real damage. This book makes that much easier and also points out that many insects may do small amounts of damage but can be beneficial also. Of most help to me are the photos which include all stages of the life cycle. Although not every insect is depicted this way, many are.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars 8 year old grandson is very taken with this book ...
    Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2018
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    8 year old grandson is very taken with this book. He refers to it and explores within it again and again.
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    b2196
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
    Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2018
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    Useful for common garden bugs!
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    Tara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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    High quality photography, very well written!
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    Dawn Frankowski
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love it
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    this is a handy tool to study and know the insects of our area. It is in great condition and I am loving it. Thank you!
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    Al MacNeil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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    My wife is studying Horticulture. The books will help in her new career.
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