Velvet Ants of North America

An authoritative, marvelously illustrated field guide to the velvet ants of North America

Velvet Ants of North America is a beautiful photographic guide to the species of the wasp family Mutillidae found in the United States and Canada. Featuring hundreds of full-color photos, it covers nearly 460 species—representing more than 9 percent of all velvet ant species, which number in the thousands worldwide—providing comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of this spectacular group of insects. This one-of-a-kind guide serves as an invaluable reference for naturalists, scientific researchers, museum specialists, and outdoor enthusiasts.

• Covers nearly 460 species found in North America and throughout the world
• Features stunning high-resolution photos of each species
• Detailed species accounts and keys allow for easy and rewarding identification
• Sheds invaluable light on taxa from Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, and beyond
• Provides silhouette images depicting the actual size ranges of species
• Includes distribution maps of nearly all diurnal species in the United States and Canada

"[A] must-have for anyone with an interest in Velvet Ants!"---Ian Paulsen, The Birdbooker Report

"[A] gob-smacker of a book. Whether you are a professional entomologist or a rank amateur, I unequivocally recommend this work to you. It delivers satisfaction at every level, on every page, with every picture, with every word."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels With Birds