The Surprising Lives of Bark Beetles

“A thorough and enthralling introduction to some of the most important insects on the planet. This should be required reading for anyone with an interest in natural history, forestry, climatology, or sci-comm.”—Eric R. Eaton, author of Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect

“Get acquainted with bark beetles in this science-y (yet accessible) book! You’ll get a fascinating look at the biology, behavior and biodiversity of these little animals and their impact on humans and forests all over the world. The photos are incredible–they will make you a fan of these tiny, powerful insects!”—Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, The Bug Chicks®

“A gift to the world. Packed with scientific information, but written in a lighthearted way that allows any reader to understand. We need more books like this!”—Isa Betancourt, host of the BugScope webcast

“An enjoyable read delving into the amazing lives of bark beetles. These insects may be small, but they are incredibly complex and can have huge impacts on our forests, especially if we have stressed their ecosystem by global warming and habitat infringement.”—Kelli Hoover, Penn State University

“An unconventional and downright funny read. The authors warn that you might fall in love with these beetles; I also fell in love with this book.”—Matthew Shipman, research communications lead, North Carolina State University

“[A] spirited tour. . . . [Hulcr and Abrahams] do a stellar job of recasting their maligned subjects as being more worthy of study than scorn. Budding entomologists will find lots to appreciate.”—Publishers Weekly