An Introduction to Southern California Butterflies

Fred Heath

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Language: English

Published by Mountain Pr, 2004

087842475X / 9780878424757

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2004 Mountain Press Pub. Co. (Missoula, Montana), 5 3/8 x 8 3/8 inches tall paperbound in glossy color pictorial covers, copiously illustrated with mostly color photographs and drawings, vii, 279 pp. Slight soiling, rubbing and edgewear to covers, with a bit of creasing to the lower tip of the rear cover. Very slight soiling to title page and dedication page. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked. ~P~ [2.0P] A comprehensive guide that uses over 250 color photographs to help readers identify 89 species of butterflies found in the region. Includes information on the favorite habitats and food sources for these butterflies. Discusses butterfly classification, life cycle, and general behavior. Provides insights into butterfly watching, creating a butterfly garden, and efforts to protect habitat and endangered species. Contains a species checklist for users to record their own sightings. Contents: The purpose of this book; What is a butterfly?; Classification; Butterflies versus moths; Butterfly families; Parts of a butterfly; The name butterfly; Life cycle; Egg; Caterpillar (larva); Pupa (chrysalis); Adult; Overwintering; Broods; Behavior; Mating; Basking; Nectaring; Puddling; Population fluctuations; Emigration/migration; Color and scales; Predation; Scientific versus common names; Watching butterflies; How to watch them; Where to find them; When : through the seasons; Identification; Organizations and counts; Gardening; Conservation; Habitat preservation; Endangered and rare species; A note from the photographer; Species accounts; Swallowtails : family Papilionidae; Whites and sulphurs : family Pieridae; Gossamer-wing butterflies : family Lycaenidae; Metalmarks : family Riodiniadae; Brushfooted butterflies : family Nymphalidae; Skippers : family Hesperiidae; Southern California butterfly checklist.

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Title
An Introduction to Southern California Butterflies
Author
Fred Heath
Publisher
Mountain Pr
Publication year
2004
Condition
Good
Binding
paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
087842475X
ISBN 13
9780878424757
Item weight
32 ounces
Dimensions
5x0x8

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