This is one of the easier to use field guides for insects; I utilize it heavily in my Ecology class, because my students are able to figure it out quickly, and there is a large variety of insects included. ( )

I have three insect guides. This one has a lot of the common names and a lot of good pictures. It lacksalmost allreference to where each insect is found. A typical distrubution is listed as "in the east", so you may wish to have another book for a more precise range. It also has an annoying font format that splits the insects name as often as not at the right margin, so that half the name is on the other margin. This makes it difficult to scan rapidly the left text page to find information about an insect pictured on the right-hand page.

The abundance of insects covered, the many color photos, and the durable binding are strengths of this publication. ( )