Butterflies

Butterflies of South Texas

Butterflies of South Texas including the Lower Rio Grande Valley beautifully illustrates over 80 species of butterflies and most of their caterpillars found in South Texas, including the Lower Rio Grande Valley, considered the number one butterfly watching area in the U.S. This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use.

The guide includes, along with many of the more common species, 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.

ISBN: 978-0-9824905-8-7

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Butterflies of Southeast Texas

Butterflies of Southeast Texas and the Upper Texas Coast: People exploring nature in Southeast Texas can use this handy photographic field guide to identify 88 common butterfly species.

The butterflies in the guide are grouped by family to make identification as easy as possible, and the accompanying text indicates size, seasonal occurrence, and host plants. The guide’s six double-sided panels fold up into a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use. Lamination has also made the guide waterproof.

The butterflies identified in Butterflies of Southeast Texas and the Upper Texas Coast can be found from the Texas/Louisiana border to below Freeport and inland through the Piney Woods and Coastal Prairies.

ISBN: 978-0-9825516-2-2

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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 Eastern Chesapeake

Butterflies of the Eastern Chesapeake: Maryland, Virginia & Delaware features 84 species of butterflies—and most of their caterpillars—found in the region surrounding the eastern regions of the Chesapeake Bay.

Along with many of the more common species, several of the region’s most unique species are also included: Palamedes Swallowtail, Bronze Copper,Great Purple Hairstreak, Rare Skipper and Dion Skipper.

This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. Common and scientific names, adult wingspan, caterpillar host plants, and the flight season for each entry are listed, making it ideal for field use.

Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this marvelous guide.

ISBN: 978-1-9369139-0-9

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Butterflies of the Rocky Mountains

This waterproof guide beautifully illustrates over 80 species of butterflies and most of their caterpillars found in the Rocky Mountains, including all of the national parks: Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Canyonlands, Zion, and Grand Canyon.

This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it idea for field use. The guide includes, along with many of the more common species, several of the region’s most unique species:

  • Rocky Mountain Parnassian
  • Pale Swallowtail; Large Marble
  • Pine White
  • Tailed, Edith’s, Blue, and Lilac-bordered coppers
  • Western Pine Elfin
  • Arrowhead, Greenish, and Arctic blues
  • Milbert’s Tortoiseshell
  • Gillett’s, Arachne, and Sagebrush checkerspots
  • Great Spangled, Zerene, and Frigga fritillaries
  • Hayden’s Ringlet
  • Small Wood-Nymph
  • Grizzled and Arctic Skippers
  • Western Branded-Skipper

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.

ISBN: 978-1936913152

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