This second edition ofGarden Insects of North Americasolidifies its place as the most comprehensive guide to the common insects, mites, & other “bugs” found in the backyards & gardens of the United States & Canada.Featuring 3,300 full-color photos & concise, detailed text, this fully revised book covers the hundreds of species of insects & mites associated with fruits & vegetables, shade trees & shrubs, flowers & ornamental plants, & turfgrass.  From aphids & bumble bees to leafhoppers & mealybugs to woollybears & yellowjacket wasps, & much more.This new edition also provides a greatly expanded treatment of common pollinators & flower visitors, the natural enemies of garden pests, & the earthworms, insects, & other arthropods that help with decomposing plant matter in the garden.Designed to help you easily identify what you find in the garden, the book is organized by where insects are most likely to be seen - on leaves, shoots, flowers, roots, or soil. Photos are included throughout the book, next to detailed descriptions of the insects & their associated plants.An indispensable guide to the natural microcosm in our backyards,Garden Insects of North Americacontinues to be the definitive resource for amateur gardeners, insect lovers, & professional entomologists.