Bibliograph

The butterfly handbook, Jacqueline Y. Miller, Lee D. Miller

Type

Label

The butterfly handbook, Jacqueline Y. Miller, Lee D. Miller

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The butterfly handbook

Oclc number

55038630

Responsibility statement

Jacqueline Y. Miller, Lee D. Miller

Summary

This magnificently illustrated volume does double-duty as a field guide and a handsome reference volume. It shows more than 500 butterfly species and instructs nature lovers on how to identify each of them. Organized into the major butterfly family groups, the book's easy-reference format points out the key characteristics that identify each butterfly type, and describes its habitat, life cycle, and migration season. Every entry is presented with an at-a-glance guide to the butterfly's size, location of origin, and conservation status. A detailed color photo of each specimen clearly shows its unique, intricate mark-ings. Nature lovers and butterfly collectors will find practical tips for locating and study-ing these beautiful and fragile insects in the wild. More than 500 magnificent color pho-tos and reliable descriptive text combine to make this a must-own reference guide for but-terfly enthusiasts everywhere

Table Of Contents

Chapter 1. Papilionidae -- Chapter 2. Pieridae -- Chapter 3. Nymphalidae -- Chapter 4. Lycaenidae -- Chapter 5. Riodinidae

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