Other editions of book Golden Guide 160 Pages Paperback Field Guide to Butterflies and Moths Book

This eBook is best viewed on a color device.This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press illustrates in full color 423 of the most common, widespread, important, or unusual North American species of Lepidoptera. Information includes:How to identify butterflies and mothsHow to attract, rear and preserve them for studyHow to assist these fascinating insects in their struggle for survivalPlus range maps, a special emphasis on immature forms, and an inde of scientific names.

BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS illustrates in full color 423 of the most common, widespread, important, or unusual of the numerous North American species of Lepidoptera. Accurate illustrations and information make identification and understanding the subject easy and enjoyable with special attention given to the immature forms and range maps. For the collector and amateur alike this guide explains how to collect, mount, and identify specimens. Index of scientific names included.

This golden guide is an excellent place to learn the basics. It's small, therefore portable, and pictures often show male and female variations, different coloration phases and a view of wings spread and folded. It also contains range maps and pupa and larva pictures for most butterflies and moths. Keep in mind, though, that pictures are artist renderings, not photos.