National Audubon Society Pocket Guide

Familiar Butterflies of North America

National Audubon Society

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Alfred A. Knopf
21 July 1990

Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders

Series: National Audubon Society Pocket Guides

A portable, comprehensive field guide to North American butterflies--brimming with concise descriptions and stunning color photographs, and designed to fit into your back pocket--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.

This streamlined volume contains- a simple field guide identifying 80 of the most widespread butterflies in North America and a complete overview of observing butterflies, covering basic identifying field marks and practical tips for observing and distinguishing different butterflies.

This pocket guide is packed with information; bright photographs capturing the butterflies perched with their wings spread and closed; specific descriptions of each species' important identifying characteristics, life cycle, habitat and range, line drawings depicting the basic butterfly anatomy, a description of major butterfly groups and a glossary of technical terms.

When observing these beautifully fragile creatures, the National Audubon Society Guide to Familiar Butterflies of North America is an excellent and handy reference guide to take along during any nature walk.

By: National Audubon Society
Imprint: Alfred A. Knopf
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 104mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 170g
ISBN: 9780679729815
ISBN 10: 067972981X
Series: National Audubon Society Pocket Guides
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 21 July 1990
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

RICHARD K. WALTON is director and co-founder of the Monarch Monitoring Project for the New Jersey Audubon, a non-profit organization that promotes environmental awareness and conservation. He has studied at Hobart College and Lesley College.