Butterfly Landscapes of New Mexico - Softcover

Cary, Steven J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934480037 ISBN 13: 9781934480038

Publisher: New Mexico Magazine, 2009

Synopsis

Butterfly Landscapes of New Mexico breaks new ground by organizing butterflies around elements of landscape and habitat. This useful book helps butterfly lovers find the more than three hundred kinds of butterflies scattered in our state's diverse landscape.

Steven Cary reveals New Mexico butterflies as expressions of local topography, climate, and plants. His vivid photographs and informative text first portray butterflies within a region and then in progressively smaller components of landscape.

Cary's perspective is intimate and imaginative. A handy companion in the field or the living room, this book appeals to butterfly enthusiasts and others eager to learn about the state's remarkable array of butterflies.

About this title

About the Author

Steven J. Cary is the chief naturalist for New Mexico State Parks. He has observed, studied, and photographed New Mexico butterflies for more than twenty-five years and frequently gives butterfly walks and lectures.

From the Back Cover

Cary takes the reader on a journey through the habitats of New Mexico's three hundred kinds of butterflies.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Mexico Magazine
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934480037
• ISBN 13: 9781934480038
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 167