Synopses & Reviews
Butterfly Identification for everyone! 147 species of Michigan butterflies focus only on the butterflies in Michigan! Arranged by color see a butterfly with prominent blue? Turn to the blue section! Illustrations and full-color photos this field guide includes both identification tools Q & A section things you've always wondered about butterflies! Size at a glance life-size silhouettes give an instant picture Quick-compare pages quickly narrow your choices by overall shape and size Phenograms and range maps see when and where each butterfly is most plentiful Larval photo included for most species helps you recognize butterfly caterpillars in your garden Larval host and adult nectar plants included helps you find butterflies or plan a garden
Synopsis
- Larvae photos
- Photos and Illustrations
- Organized by color
- Actual size
- Abundancy graphic
- Range map
- Upper-and underside wing markings
Synopsis
Identify butterflies with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information
Butterflies are fascinating, beautiful, and a joy to behold. Now observing them is even better with the Butterflies of Michigan Field Guide. This handy book by acclaimed author and professional entomologist Jaret C. Daniels makes field identification simple and informative. It features 147 species of butterflies organized by color for ease of use. Detailed photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Life-size silhouettes provide an instant picture, while phenograms and range maps show you when and where each butterfly is most plentiful. You'll also appreciate the Q&A section, as well as informational content about finding butterflies and planning a butterfly-friendly garden.
Book Features:
- 147 species: Only Michigan butterflies
- Simple color guide: See a butterfly with prominent blue? Go to the blue section
- Jaret's Comments: Naturalist tidbits and facts
- Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images
Grab the Butterflies of Michigan Field Guide for your next hike, walk in the park, or visit to your backyard--and learn to positively identify the butterflies that you see.
Synopsis
Butterfly identification is now easy! Perfect for backyard or field use, this book features full-color photos of each butterfly, plus an illustration that points out key identification marks. Species are arranged by color and size for ease of use.
About the Author
Jaret C. Daniels, Ph.D., is a professional nature photographer and entomologist specializing in the ecology and conservation biology of Lepidoptera. He has authored numerous scientific papers, popular articles and books on butterflies, insects, wildflowers, wildlife conservation and butterfly gardening. He currently lives in Gainesville, Florida, with his wife Stephanie.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Watching Butterflies in Michigan 4 What Are Butterflies? 6 Butterfly Basics 7 Head 7 Thorax 7 Abdomen 8 The Butterfly Life Cycle 8 Butterfly Families 9 Hesperiidae: Skippers 9 Lycaenidae:?Gossamer Wings 10 Nymphalidae:?Brush-foots 11 Papilionidae: Swallowtails 13 Pieridae:?Sulphurs and Whites 13 Observing Butterflies in the Field 14 Wing Features and Wing Areas 15 Determining a Butterfly's Color 17 Color Section Troubleshooting 19 Butterfly Gardening 20 Butterfly Q & A 21 Butterfly Quick-Compare 26 Sample Page 41 The Butterflies Black 42 Blue 68 Brown 86 Gray 220, Green 226 Orange 228 White 330 Yellow 348 Butterfly Societies and Other Resources 366 Plants for Your Butterfly Garden 366 Checklist/Index 372 About the Author 376