Georgetown Peabody Library

Bees, an identification and native plant forage guide, Heather Holm

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-215) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Bees

bibliography

973330407

Heather Holm

an identification and native plant forage guide

This well-illustrated guide captures the beauty, diversity, and engaging world of bees and the native plants that support them. Superbly designed and organized, this is an indispensable source of information with extensive profiles for twenty-seven bee genera, plus twelve mini profiles for uncommon genera, and approximately one hundred native trees, shrubs, and perennials for the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast regions. With over 1500 stunning photographs, detailed descriptions, and accessible science, environmental educator and research assistant Heather Holm brings to light captivating information about bees' life cycles, habitats, diet, foraging behaviors, crops pollinated, nesting lifestyles, seasonality, and preferred native forage plants. Bees are a singularly fascinating group of insects and this book makes it possible to observe, attract, and support them in their natural setting or in one's own garden. Not only does this guide assist the reader with bee identification in the field or by photo, it also notes microscopic features for the advanced user. The factors impacting bee populations, and the management of farms and public and residential landscapes for bees are also covered. Included in the bee forage (plant) chapters are plant profiles with range maps, habitat information, floral features and attractants, common bees attracted to the particular plant, and details about the ecological connections between the native plant and other flower-visiting insects. Noted also are birds dependent upon the product of the pollinated flowers (fruits and seeds). This is an excellent reference for amateur and professional naturalists, educators, gardeners, farmers, students, nature photographers, insect enthusiasts, biologists, and anyone interested in learning more about the diversity and biology of bees and their connection to native plants and the natural world

Introduction : the buzz about bees -- Meet the bees : Colletidae family -- Meet the bees : Andrenidae family -- Meet the bees : Halictidae family -- Meet the bees : Megachilidae family -- Meet the bees : Apidae family -- Bee forage : large native trees -- Bee forage : small native trees and large shrubs -- Bee forage : small native shrubs -- Bee forage : native annuals, biennials, and perennials