Full Description
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. Observing them is even better with the Butterflies of Florida Field Guide. This handy book by acclaimed author and professional entomologist Jaret C. Daniels makes field identification simple and informative. It features 102 species of butterflies found in Florida—organized by color for ease of use. Detailed photographs present the butterflies as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Life-size silhouettes provide quick visual cues, while phenograms and range maps show when and where each species is most common. You'll also appreciate a helpful Q & A section, plus tips for finding butterflies and creating a butterfly-friendly garden.
This updated second edition features new photographs and range maps, expanded details, and even more of Jaret's expert insights. So grab the Butterflies of Florida Field Guide for your next hike, walk in the park, or visit to your backyard—to help ensure that you positively identify the butterflies you see.
Inside you'll find:
102 species: Only butterflies found in Florida
Simple color guide: See a butterfly with prominent blue? Go to the blue section
Jaret's Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts
Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images
Contents
Watching Butterflies in Florida
What Are Butterflies?
Butterfly Basics
The Butterfly Life Cycle
Butterfly Families
Observing Butterflies in the Field
Determining a Butterfly's Color
Color Section Troubleshooting
Butterfly Gardening
Butterfly Q & A
Butterfly Quick Compare
Sample Page
The Butterflies
Black
Blue
Brown
Gray
Green
Orange
White
Yellow
Butterfly Societies and Other Resources
Plants for Your Butterfly Garden
Checklist/Index
About the Author
