California Butterflies 1st Edition by John S Garth, J W Tilden, David Mooney, Gene M Christman ISBN 0520317440 9780520317444
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ISBN 10: 0520317440
ISBN 13: 9780520317444
Author: John S Garth, J W Tilden, David Mooney, Gene M Christman
Featuring nearly all species known in California, this beautifully illustrated guide provides detailed insights into the habitat, distribution, flight periods, and life stages of these delicate insects. Readers will find practical tips on observing butterflies in the wild, recording meaningful scientific observations, and even collecting and preserving specimens for further study.
With contributions from renowned illustrators and experts, California Butterflies is perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating group of insects. Whether you’re captivated by the dainty Pygmy Blue or the majestic Two-tailed Swallowtail, this guide opens the door to a vibrant and colorful corner of California’s natural heritage. Complete with a checklist of both scientific and common names, as well as references for further study, this field guide is the definitive resource for exploring the rich variety of butterflies found across the Golden State.
This title is part of UC Press’s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986.
California Butterflies 1st Table of contents:
1 • STRUCTURE, BEHAVIOR, AND DISTRIBUTION
Butterfly Structure and Growth
How Butterflies Behave
How Butterflies Depend on Plants
Butterfly Distribution
2 • OBSERVING AND COLLECTING BUTTERFLIES
How to Make a Butterfly Collection
History of Butterfly Collecting in California
Variation and Hybridization in Butterflies
How to Tell a Butterfly from a Moth
3 • BUTTERFLY IDENTIFICATION
How Living Things Are Classified
Butterfly Name Changes
Key to the Butterfly Families of California
4 • CALIFORNIA BUTTERFLIES: SPECIES ACCOUNTS
Abbreviations
Satyrs, Arctics, and Ringlets (Family Satyridae)
Milkweed Butterflies (Family Danaidae)
Long-wings (Family Heliconiidae)
Brush-footed Butterflies (Family Nymphalidae)
Swallowtails and Parnassians (Family Papilionidae)
Whites, Sulfurs, Marbles, and Orange-tips (Family Pieridae)
Snout Butterflies (Family Libytheidae)
Metalmarks (Family Riodinidae)
Hairstreaks, Coppers, and Blues (Family Lycaenidae)
Giant Skippers (Family Megathymidae)
Skippers (Family Hesperiidae)
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