Butterflies Of Michigan Field Guide

by Daniels, Jaret

• ISBN13: 9781591930983
• ISBN10: 1591930987
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-29
• Publisher: Adventure Publications

Summary

Butterfly identification is now simple for everyone! This handy field guide focuses on 147 species of Michigan butterflies, arranged by color. See a blue butterfly? Turn to the blue section. Perfect for backyard or field use, this book features full-color photos of each butterfly plus an illustration that points out key identification marks. You'll learn things you've always wondered about butterflies while easily identifying the ones that you see.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Watching Butterflies in Michigan	p. 4
What Are Butterflies?	p. 6
Butterfly Basics	p. 7
Head	p. 7
Thorax	p. 7
Abdomen	p. 8
The Butterfly Life Cycle	p. 8
Butterfly Families	p. 9
Hesperiidae: Skippers	p. 9
Lycaenidae: Gossamer Wings	p. 10
Nymphalidae: Brush-foots	p. 11
Papilionidae: Swallowtails	p. 13
Pieridae: Sulphurs and Whites	p. 13
Observing Butterflies in the Field	p. 14
Wing Features and Wing Areas	p. 15
Determining a Butterfly's Color	p. 17
Color Section Troubleshooting	p. 19
Butterfly Gardening	p. 20
Butterfly Q & A	p. 21
Butterfly Quick-Compare	p. 26
Sample Page	p. 41
The Butterflies
Black	p. 42
Blue	p. 68
Brown	p. 86
Gray	p. 220
Green	p. 226
Orange	p. 228
White	p. 330
Yellow	p. 348
Butterfly Societies and Other Resources	p. 366
Plants for Your Butterfly Garden	p. 366
Checklist/Index	p. 372
About the Author	p. 376
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