Marc Minno

Marc C. Minno has studied the ecology, systematics, and biogeography of butterflies and moths for much of his life. He received a B.S. degree in entomology from Purdue University, a M.S. degree in entomology from the University of California at Davis, and a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Florida. He currently works as an ecologist for Eco-Cognizant, Inc., a home based consulting firm operated by spouse Maria Minno. Since moving to Florida in 1982, Marc and Maria Minno have worked toward conserving the state’s rare, unique, and imperiled plants and animals. Recently, he has been monitoring imperiled butterflies in the Florida Keys and southern areas of the state. Marc frequently gives presentations and workshops on butterflies to local chapters of the Florida Native Plant Society, North American Butterfly Association, Audubon Society, and other conservation groups. He is a past president of the Southern Lepidopterists’ Society and in 1999 received the John Abbott Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in expanding knowledge of Lepidoptera. Marc is a research associate with the McGuire Center at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, which contains the largest butterfly and moth research facility in the world.

Butterflies of Central Florida

Butterflies of Central Florida: This waterproof guide beautifully illustrates over 80 species of butterflies and all of their caterpillars found in central Florida

The pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. Familiar as well as unusual butterflies such as Henry’s Elfin and the Yucca Giant-Skipper are shown

Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Tips on finding butterflies and caterpillars are given and the life cycle of the Gulf Fritillary is illustrated. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this guide.

ISBN: 978-0-9828856-0-4

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Butterflies of the Florida Keys

Butterflies of the Florida Keys: This waterproof guide beautifully illustrates over 80 species of butterflies and most of their caterpillars found in the Florida Keys.

The pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. Some of the rarest butterflies in the world such as the Schaus’ Swallowtail and Miami Blue are shown.

Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Tips on finding butterflies and caterpillars are given and the life cycle of the Gulf Fritillary is illustrated. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this guide.

ISBN: 978-0-9825516-0-8

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Butterflies of Southeast Florida

Butterflies of Southeast Florida: This waterproof guide beautifully illustrates 84 species of butterflies—and all of their caterpillars—found in southeastern Florida.

The pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. Some of the most spectacular butterflies in the world such as the Atala and Silver-banded Hairstreak are shown.

Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Tips on finding butterflies and caterpillars are given and the life cycle of the Gulf Fritillary is illustrated. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this guide.

ISBN: 978-0-9825516-6-0

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Butterflies of Ohio

Butterflies of Ohio: The Buckeye State has many interesting natural communities to explore, including rich hardwood forests, prairies, old fields, fens, bogs, marshes, swamps, and along the shore of Lake Erie, dune habitats.  The butterflies of Ohio are a mix of southern, midwestern, and northern species.  A total of 94 species of butterflies and 52 species of their close relatives, the skippers, have been found in the state.

Beautifully illustrated are 58 species of butterflies and 26 species of skippers, and their caterpillars, found in Ohio.  Ideal for the field, this folding, waterproof guide features color photos of the butterflies and caterpillars in a side-by-side format. Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Tips on finding butterflies and caterpillars are given and the life cycle of the Pipevine Swallowtail is illustrated.

Featured are some familiar butterflies such as the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Orange Sulphur, Red Admiral, Mourning Cloak, and Monarch, as well as less well-known species such as the Falcate Orangetip, Olympia Marble, Harvester, and Baltimore Checkerspot.

Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this guide.

ISBN: 978-1-943334-85-8

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Butterflies of the Southern Coastal Plain

This waterproof guide beautifully illustrates over 80 species of butterflies and all of their caterpillars. The pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. Common as well as unusual butterflies such as King’s Hairstreak and the Gemmed Satyr are shown.

Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Tips on finding butterflies and caterpillars are given and the life cycle of the Gulf Fritillary is illustrated. Nature enthusiast of all ages will enjoy using this guide.

ISBN: 978-1-936913-75-6

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