A Field Guide to Eastern Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides)

Paul A. Opler

ISBN 10: 039563279X / ISBN 13: 9780395632796

Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1992

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G039563279XI5N00

Synopsis:

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 color paintings clearly show even the most minute field marks. Introductory chapters include information on butterfly gardening, habitats, and conservation.

About the Author: Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars. These editions include updated material by Michael O'Brien, Paul Lehman, Bill Thompson III, Michael DiGiorgio, Larry Rosche, and Jeffrey A. Gordon.

Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars. These editions include updated material by Michael O'Brien, Paul Lehman, Bill Thompson III, Michael DiGiorgio, Larry Rosche, and Jeffrey A. Gordon.

Vichai Malikul, who was born in Bangkok, Thailand, is a scientific illustrator at the Department of Entomology of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Field Guide to Eastern Butterflies (...
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket