nAn authoritative, marvelously illustrated field guide to the velvet ants of North America n nVelvet 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. n n- Covers nearly 460 species found in North America and throughout the world n- Features stunning high-resolution photos of each species n- Detailed species accounts and keys allow for easy and rewarding identification n- Sheds invaluable light on taxa from Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, and beyond n- Provides silhouette images depicting the actual size ranges of species n- Includes distribution maps of nearly all diurnal species in the United States and Canada n nAn authoritative, marvelously illustrated field guide to the velvet ants of North America n nVelvet 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. nn n- Covers nearly 460 species found in North America and throughout the world n- Features stunning high-resolution photos of each species n- Detailed species accounts and keys allow for easy and rewarding identification n- Sheds invaluable light on taxa from Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, and beyond n- Provides silhouette images depicting the actual size ranges of species n- Includes distribution maps of nearly all diurnal species in the United States and Canada