Synopsis
Affiliated with the North American Butterfly Association, Heath teams with a Southern California nature photographer to feature 89 area species. Introductory information precedes the color photos, descriptions, resources, and list of prime viewing sites. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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About the Author
Heath is an avid birder and became fascinated by butterflies 30 years ago. This has led to an overall interest in the natural world. He has lectured, led field trips, and written many articles about birds and butterflies. He holds or has held positions on the boards of directors of Los Angeles Audubon Society, North American Butterfly Association, and the Los Angeles Chapter of NABA.
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An Introduction to Southern California Butterflies
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paperback. Condition: Good. 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. Seller Inventory # P-1152-15319
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