Oak 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 I got this info from FB, "The Field Guide to the Jewel Beetles of Northeastern North America is now available by calling 1-800-442-2342.The CFIA is making this field guide completely FREE. Yes — totally, 100% FREE, including international shipping." Free book about beetles, why not get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisserdude 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 Awsome, will get it! Is it a limited time offer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oak 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 I'm not sure, but probably limited time offer. They won't answer right now, but hopefully they will tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oak 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 Just ordered one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisserdude 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 Just ordered one too, thanks! Totally free, including shipping. They didn't ask for any payment information. They said it will take about 2 weeks to arrive (to the US). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markelangelo 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 Wow! This seems like a steal! Ill be calling in the morning when they are open! What do I need to say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oak 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 they just asked for my address and my name. That's about it LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markelangelo 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 Just ordered my copy! Thanks so much for letting us know Oak! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisserdude 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 Just came in the mail, it is beautiful over 400 color pages and good quality! Thanks oak! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dynastes 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2013 It's only about Buprestidae right? It seems strange I'd hesitate on a free book but I have only so much shelf space and have quite a collection of books and magazines on insects and it seems a waste to get a book on something that cannot be kept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markelangelo 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 I just got mine as well! It truly is a superb book, in my opinion all field guides should look something like this. Full colour with excellent photographs (of pinned specimines). I am definitely glad I got this! I hope that someone makes more guides like this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oak 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 Yes!, now we need a free book for rhino and stag beetles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizentrop 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 I received my three copies today (one for me, two for colleagues). From an Entomologist point of view I must say I am really impressed.The book looks and reads more like a field guide than a traditional taxonomic key. It has a cool color indication to separate the different subfamilies of Buprestidae at the top corner of each page, similarly to many field guides. The keys and species descriptions are relatively easy to use if you know the terminology (I tested it to key out an Agrilus anxius that I collected last night), the photos are of excellent quality and I like the distribution maps and the details on host plants. I do wish they would include additional photographs of the beetles alive, in their habitat or on their host plant. I know this is difficult to accomplish for rare and infrequently seen species, but at least for the common species this should have been possible... Insects look different than pinned specimens when they are alive, and body posture can also help to identify a species. But that being said, you cannot beat this offer. A FREE comprehensive (at least for Eastern North America) book filled with color photographs of each and every species of one of the most hard-to-ID families of beetles. Whether you are an Ecologist working on plant pests, or a Taxonomist curating a beetle collection or conducting species surveys and your work includes Buprestidae, this book is essential.I would like to say thanks to the nice people here on the forum for posting about this offer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisserdude 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 yeah it would be nice if they were alive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aquakej 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2013 Wow, I totally just ordered one! Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarvaHunter 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 You can never have enough good books, this book is much better than I thought it would be! Wizentrop is totally right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pannaking22 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 Wizentrop summarizes it perfectly. Got mine a couple months ago and I love it. Really looking forward to putting mine to good use this next spring/summer/fall. Can't say I wouldn't mind having a western version as well, but it would take quite a bit of work to get through all the Acmaeodera out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
