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 There are a number of good field guides for basic insect identification. Most are very good at showing the differences between the insect orders and describing life history and basic biology.
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A Field Guide to Insects by Richard White and Donald Borror (more information) is one I particularly like. Armed with this book and a good hand lens you will be able to handle basic insect identification.
The National Audubon Society Field Guide (information) would be another good choice.
Caterpillars of Eastern North America : A Guide to Identification and Natural History (more information ) is a good example of a more specialized field guide. In this case one that concentrates on a particular group and geographic region.
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