Field Guide to the Spiders of California and the Pacific Coast States - (California Natural History Guides) by Richard J Adams (Paperback)

This comprehensive field guide covers all 59 families of spiders found in California, including introduced species and common garden spiders.

With over 40,000 described species, spiders have adapted to nearly every terrestrial environment across the globe, and this guide provides readers with tools for identifying many of the region's spiders to family, genus, and species.

The author discusses taxonomy, distribution, and natural history as well as what is known of the habits of the spiders, the characters of families, and references to taxonomic revisions of the pertinent genera.

Full-color plates for each family bring to life the incredible diversity of this ancient arachnid order.

Whether you're a seasoned entomologist or just starting your journey into the fascinating world of spiders, this guide is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Pacific Coast region.