Caterpillars of North America
Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and Moths
Get this handy guide to caterpillars found throughout North America, and learn how to identify them. The metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly or moth is one of nature’s most amazing wonders. While their transformations into winged pollinators tend to get much of the attention, caterpillars are fascinating and beautiful. Anyone who wants butterflies in their backyard or garden should hope for caterpillars too! If you see caterpillars in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by butterfly or moth, then by family, and then by size. Narrow your choices based on a caterpillar’s physical characteristics, and view just a few species at a time to ID the insect—and learn what kind of butterfly or moth it becomes. The professional photographs showcase 90 species. You’ll also appreciate bonus information, such as caterpillar anatomy and simple instructions for creating a caterpillar-friendly container garden. Written by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, Caterpillars of North America presents the most common and important species to know. Book Features Pocket-size format—easier than laminated foldouts Professional photos showing key markings Easy-to-use information for even casual observers The author’s “Top 10 Things You Can Do for Butterflies and Moths” Improve your identification skills and learn more about caterpillars and the butterflies and moths they become, with this lightweight quick guide.
Popular, proven, best-selling format: The Adventure Quick Guides series has sold more than 380,000 copies Market: from gardeners and homeowners to anyone with an interest in butterflies and moths Not intimidating—easy-to-use information geared toward casual observers Features 90 of the most common and important caterpillars across North America, as well as the butterflies/moths they become Organized by butterfly/moth, then by family, then by size Professional photographs that focus on the key markings needed for easy identification Information about caterpillar anatomy, their relationships to native plants, and more Instructions for building a simple caterpillar-friendly container garden The author’s “Top 10 Things You Can Do for Butterflies and Moths” Customers want these attractive quick guides—they’re pocket-size, portable, and durable with an appealing layout Written by noted entomologist and author Jaret C. Daniels
| Autor: | Daniels, Jaret C. |
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| ISBN: | 9781647554453 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Unbekannt |
| Verlag: | Ingram Publishers Services |
| Veröffentlicht: | 07.05.2024 |
| Untertitel: | Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and Moths |
| Schlagworte: | GARDENING / General Gardening Insects (entomology) SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology |
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