The Nebraska fauna of 7 families and 255 species comprises 14% of the Nearctic scarab beetle fauna. This comprehensive work reviews the classification of the superfamily Scarabadoidea, and presents keys to the families occurring in Nebraska. An introduction, keys to all taxa, descriptions, distributions, diagnosis, notes on biology, illustrations, and maps for all species are included within each family treatment. An overview of the land forms, climate, and vegetation of the state is presented, and literature cited, a glossary of terms, and a species checklist are provided. Many of the described species also occur in portions of adjoining states.

Since the last synopsis of Nebraska scarabs in 1991, 47 additional species have been discovered in the state, an increase of 23%.

This book features a thoroughly researched, well-written text, and excellent llustrations