Download or read book Arizona Butterflies and Pollinators written by James Kavanagh and published by Waterford Press. This book was released on 2021-03-07 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pollinators in Arizona include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse eco-system and agriculture. This portable folding guide includes illustrations and descriptions of 140 species and a back-panel map featuring some of the state's top nature viewing hot spots. A handy field reference and perfect take-along guide for visitors and nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Download or read book Conserving Migratory Pollinators and Nectar Corridors in Western North America written by Gary Paul Nabhan and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine scholarly papers employ the disciplines of comparative zoogeography and conservation biology to describe the importance of migratory pollinators and the "nectar trails" that make plant propagation possible, including such topics as stresses during migration, the role of bats and hummingbirds, the relationship between saguaros and white-winged doves, and the impact of the migration of Monarch butterflies on the plants in their path
Download or read book Southeastern Arizona Butterflies written by Rich Bailowitz and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-01-28 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is an updated sequel to the ground-breaking 1991 guide by the same two authors.
- This new work treats in depth all 273 species recorded in the region
- Features more than 700 excellent color photographs, most of living butterflies photographed in the field
- Provides more than 300 regional larval host plant records
- Plus, color images of common nectar sources, caterpillars and habitats, range maps for all but the most common and widespread species, and an illustrated comparison guide to the difficult-to-identify duskywings.
Download or read book Butterflies of Arizona written by Bob Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses all 331 species of butterfly seen in Arizona. It is illustrated 557 full, half and quarter page photographs taken under natural conditions by the authors and several other professional insect photographers. Opposite each photograph is essential information that includes key field marks, time of year the adult flies, caterpillar food plant, range and habitat in Arizona and pertinent biological and behavioral notes. There is an extensive food plant list edited by botanists Richard Felger and Michael Wilson.
Download or read book Status of Pollinators in North America written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-05-13 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pollinators-insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the female parts of flowers for plant reproduction-are an essential part of natural and agricultural ecosystems throughout North America. For example, most fruit, vegetable, and seed crops and some crops that provide fiber, drugs, and fuel depend on animals for pollination. This report provides evidence for the decline of some pollinator species in North America, including America's most important managed pollinator, the honey bee, as well as some butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds. For most managed and wild pollinator species, however, population trends have not been assessed because populations have not been monitored over time. In addition, for wild species with demonstrated declines, it is often difficult to determine the causes or consequences of their decline. This report outlines priorities for research and monitoring that are needed to improve information on the status of pollinators and establishes a framework for conservation and restoration of pollinator species and communities.
Download or read book Bees Butterflies and Blossoms of Southern Arizona written by Murray Bolesta and published by Cactushuggers Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pictures and information about the open spaces of Santa Cruz, Cochise, and southern Pima counties, that may be lost to advancing urban development.
Download or read book The Forgotten Pollinators written by Stephen L. Buchmann and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consider this: Without interaction between animals and flowering plants, the seeds and fruits that make up nearly eighty percent of the human diet would not exist. In The Forgotten Pollinators, Stephen L. Buchmann, one of the world's leading authorities on bees and pollination, and Gary Paul Nabhan, award-winning writer and renowned crop ecologist, explore the vital but little-appreciated relationship between plants and the animals they depend on for reproduction -- bees, beetles, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and countless other animals, some widely recognized and other almost unknown. Scenes from around the globe -- examining island flora and fauna on the Galapagos, counting bees in the Panamanian rain forest, witnessing an ancient honey-hunting ritual in Malaysia -- bring to life the hidden relationships between plants and animals, and demonstrate the ways in which human society affects and is affected by those relationships. Buchmann and Nabhan combine vignettes from the field with expository discussions of ecology, botany, and crop science to present a lively and fascinating account of the ecological and cultural context of plant-pollinator relationships. More than any other natural process, plant-pollinator relationships offer vivid examples of the connections between endangered species and threatened habitats. The authors explain how human-induced changes in pollinator populations -- caused by overuse of chemical pesticides, unbridled development, and conversion of natural areas into monocultural cropland-can have a ripple effect on disparate species, ultimately leading to a "cascade of linked extinctions."
Download or read book Butterflies of Southeastern Arizona written by Richard Allen Bailowitz and published by Sonoran Arthropod Studies Incorporated. This book was released on 1991 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the southeast 1/6 of Arizona, this book illustrates and comments on nearly 300 species either found here or are suspected, possible, or claimed to occur here. Including two counties and portions of four others, this book focuses on a unique geographic area known for both its butterflies and birds. As noted by the authors, this black-and-white book is meant to be used in tandem with other color field guides. All of the southeastern butterflies are illustrated with multiple (usually two) b&w photos. The two photos are typically dorsal and ventral and often of male and female. Four color plates showing dorsal views of 90 species are included in the appendices. The text for each butterfly varies from one paragraph for vagrants to half a page for the expected species. Four categories are typically offered for each butterfly, which are: General, larval foodplant, flight period, and distribution.
Download or read book Southeastern Arizona Butterflies written by RICH. BROCK BAILOWITZ (JIM.) and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Arizona Butterflies and Moths written by James Kavanagh and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arizona Butterflies and Moths is a pocket reference guide to the butterflies and moths indigenous to Arizona. This durable guide is printed on laminate material and folds for convenient carrying. It is an essential identification guide in the field or in the backyard.
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Download or read book Butterflies of Southeast Arizona written by Jim Brock and published by Quick Reference Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflies of Southeast Arizona: Southeast Arizona region is considered one of the best butterfly watching areas in the U.S. Butterflies of Southeast Arizonaincluding both Saguaro and Organ Pipe National Parksbeautifully illustrates 84 species of butterflies and all of the corresponding caterpillar forms found in Southeast Arizona. This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. Included along with most of the more common species are several of the most unique species of the region. Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this marvelous guide.
Download or read book Birds Bees and Butterfiles written by Nancy J. Hajeski and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This ... reference covers the wide world of birds, butterflies, and pollinating insects--including honeybees--and how to bring them into a yard and garden"--
Download or read book Rocky Mountain National Park Wildlife written by James Kavanagh and published by Pocket Naturalist Guide. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated guide to Rocky Mountain National Park Wildlife highlights over 140 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel folding pocket guide includes a back-panel map of the state' s ecoregions and lists and locates prominent wildlife viewing areas. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this guide support RMNA's important work in the region.
Download or read book Attracting Native Pollinators written by The Xerces Society and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the recent decline of the European honey bee, it is more important than ever to encourage the activity of other native pollinators to keep your flowers beautiful and your grains and produce plentiful. In Attracting Native Pollinators, you’ll find ideas for building nesting structures and creating a welcoming habitat for an array of diverse pollinators that includes not only bees, but butterflies, moths, and more. Take action and protect North America’s food supply for the future, while at the same time enjoying a happily bustling landscape.
Download or read book 100 Plants to Feed the Bees written by The Xerces Society and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international bee crisis is threatening our global food supply, but this user-friendly field guide shows what you can do to help protect our pollinators. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation offers browsable profiles of 100 common flowers, herbs, shrubs, and trees that support bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. The recommendations are simple: pick the right plants for pollinators, protect them from pesticides, and provide abundant blooms throughout the growing season by mixing perennials with herbs and annuals! 100 Plants to Feed the Bees will empower homeowners, landscapers, apartment dwellers — anyone with a scrap of yard or a window box — to protect our pollinators.
Download or read book Gardening for Butterflies written by The Xerces Society and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “No matter the size or shape of your growing area, this will guide you through creating a butterfly-friendly space.” —Mother Earth News Welcome the world’s most exquisite visitors to your garden! Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of butterflies who need our help, and shows you how to design a habitat where they will thrive. This optimistic call to arms is packed with everything you need to create a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden. You will learn why butterflies matter, why they are in danger, and what simple steps we can take to make a difference. You'll also learn how to choose the right plants and how to create a garden that flutters and flourishes with life.
