Download or read book A Field Guide to Eastern Butterflies written by Paul A. Opler and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1998 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly designed field guide features descriptions of 524 species of butterflies. One hundred color photographs as well as 348 color range maps accompany the species descriptions. The 541 exquisite color paintings clearly show even the most minute field marks. Introductory chapters include information on butterfly gardening, habitats, and conservation.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Western Butterflies written by Paul A. Opler and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1998 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This all-new edition includes information on more than 590 species, illustrated in lifelike positions in 44 beautiful color plates. 110 color photos. Line drawings & maps.
Download or read book Caterpillars of Eastern North America written by David Wagner and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-04-25 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated guide will enable you to identify the caterpillars of nearly 700 butterflies and moths found east of the Mississippi. The more than 1,200 color photographs and two dozen line drawings include numerous exceptionally striking images. The giant silk moths, tiger moths, and many other species covered include forest pests, common garden guests, economically important species, and of course, the Mescal Worm and Mexican Jumping Bean caterpillars. Full-page species accounts cover almost 400 species, with up to six images per species including an image of the adult plus succinct text with information on distribution, seasonal activity, foodplants, and life history. These accounts are generously complemented with additional images of earlier instars, closely related species, noteworthy behaviors, and other intriguing aspects of caterpillar biology. Many caterpillars are illustrated here for the first time. Dozens of new foodplant records are presented and erroneous records are corrected. The book provides considerable information on the distribution, biology, and taxonomy of caterpillars beyond that available in other popular works on Eastern butterflies and moths. The introductory chapter covers caterpillar structure, life cycles, rearing, natural enemies, photography, and conservation. The section titled "Caterpillar Projects" will be of special interest to educators. Given the dearth of accessible guides on the identification and natural history of caterpillars, Caterpillars of Eastern North America is a must for entomologists and museum curators, forest managers, conservation biologists and others who seek a compact, easy-to-use guide to the caterpillars of this vast region. A compact guide to nearly 700 caterpillars east of the Mississippi, from forest pests to garden guests and economically important species 1,200 color photos and 24 line drawings enable easy identification Full-page species accounts with image of adult insect for almost 400 species, plus succinct text on distribution and other vital information Many caterpillars illustrated here for the first time Current information on distribution, biology, and taxonomy not found in other popular works A section geared toward educators, "Caterpillar Projects" An indispensable resource for all who seek an easy-to-use guide to the caterpillars of this vast region
Download or read book National Audubon Society Field Guide to Butterflies written by Robert Michael Pyle and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1981-07-12 with total page 934 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the butterflies of North America and includes scientific names, physical description, related species, life cycle and habitat.
Download or read book Butterflies of the Carolinas Field Guide written by Jaret C. Daniels and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2004-04-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for backyard or field use, this guide features full-color photos, plus illustrations that point out key identification marks. 350 photos.
Download or read book Butterflies of Indiana written by Jeffrey E. Belth and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide to Indiana's rich butterfly fauna covers all 149 species of butterflies and their close relatives, the skippers. Belth also offers an introduction to the natural history of butterflies --
Download or read book Peterson First Guide to Butterflies and Moths written by Paul A. Opler and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1998-02 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains brief descriptions and color illustrations of 183 common butterflies and moths of North America, covering their size, markings, diet, and geographic range.
Download or read book Peterson Field Guide To Moths Of Northeastern North America written by David Beadle and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are thousands of moth species in the northeast of North America, and while it might seem that they are all drab grays and browns, there is actually a startling variety. They come in a rainbow of colors, from brilliant oranges and pinks to soft greens and violets. There are moths with colorful leopard-like spots, and ones that look more like B-movie aliens; some that are as large as your hand, and others the size of a grain of rice. With helpful tips on how to attract and identify moths, range maps and season graphs showing when and where to find each species, and clear photographs that use the unique Peterson arrow system for easy identification, this guide provides everything an amateur or experienced moth-watcher needs. Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.
Download or read book Kaufman Field Guide to Butterflies of North America written by Jim P. Brock and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2003 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and illustrates over 2,300 North American butterflies, and includes range maps, a pictorial table of contents, and full indexes.
Download or read book Butterflies of North America written by James P. Brock and published by . This book was released on 2003-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 2,300 images of butterflies in accurate, lifelike poses highlight this complete guide to North American butterflies, which includes handy indexes, range maps, and helpful identification tips.
Download or read book Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America written by Eric R. Eaton and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the insects of North America contains information--including life histories, behaviors, and habitats--on every major group of insects found north of Mexico.
Download or read book Butterflies written by Jonathan P. Latimer and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to help identify various butterflies, using the Peterson System of identification.
Download or read book Peterson Field Guide To Moths Of Southeastern North America written by Seabrooke Leckie and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southeastern North America is home to an incredible variety of moths, from drab browns to bright yellows and pinks, the small and simple to the flashy or bizarrely shaped. Just a few are common house and garden pests; thousands more harmless species live hidden in woods and meadows. This comprehensive guide of more than 1,800 common species is the best tool for identifying and appreciating these ubiquitous insects. With helpful tips and techniques for observing moths, range maps and graphs showing when and where to see them, and keys to identifying even the tough species, the Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Southeastern North America provides everything an amateur or experienced moth-watcher needs.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America written by Charles V. Covell and published by McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moths . . . has long been recognized as the most authoritative introduction to the moths of eastern North America. Intended for nonspecialists, but greatly appreciated by intermediate and advanced users, this book identifies and describes more than 1300 species in 59 families. The 1300 species, which include at least one in each of the 59 families present in the region, are those most likely to be encountered in eastern North America. Introductory chapters describe the anatomy and life cycle of moths and processes of collecting and preparing specimens. For each species, the book includes a description during the adult stage, the range as it was known in 1984, the flight season for adults, their relative abundance, and selected other information. Individual moths are portrayed from above, with wings extended, in 63 plates, many in color, while selected anatomical features, primarily wing shape and venation patterns, are illustrated in 76 black-and-white line drawings and photographs.
Download or read book Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest written by Robert Michael Pyle and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for birders, hikers, and foragers, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live. Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest is a comprehensive field guide to the region’s most common and distinctive butterflies. Profiles include preferred common name for both genus and species, conservation status, the look and distinguishing traits of each butterfly, habitat, and range, and much more. Additional information includes a brief introduction to how butterflies work and details on ecology and conservation. Covers Washington, Oregon, western Idaho, northern California, and British Columbia Describes and illustrates 200 of the most common and distinctive butterflies 712 spectacular photographs, 200 range maps, and 17 illustrative plates for comparing and identifying species Clear color-coded layout
Download or read book Field Guide to Butterflies of South Dakota written by Garry M. Marrone and published by South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks. This book was released on 2002 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The defination of butterflies and a general discussion of them, and a description of the physiography and climate of South Dakota (with color illustrations of the landscape) is followed by reports on 177 butterfly species found in South Dakota, listed by families. Each report consists of the common and Latin names; short sections on description, similar species, distribution and habitat (including a shaded map of counties of distribution), early stages, larval host plants, adult energy sources, flight period, and general comments; and prints from photographs showing (at least) an upper view of a male, one of a female, and an under view of one. The end material includes a checklist of South Dakota butterflies, a butterfly calendar, and a hypothetical list [butterflies which might live in the state, but which have not yet been recorded].
Download or read book Butterflies of Georgia Field Guide written by Jaret Daniels and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterfly identification is now simple for everyone This handy field guide focuses on 164 species of Georgia butterflies, arranged by color. See a blue butterfly? Turn to the blue section. Perfect for backyard or field use, this book features full-color photos of each butterfly plus an illustration that points out key identification marks. You'll learn things you've always wondered about butterflies while easily identifying the ones that you see.
