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Butterflies of Houston and Southeast Texas (Corrie Herring Hooks Series)

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This is a beautifully illustrated guidebook. What makes it particularly useful and informative are the outstanding photographs of butterflies in different stages of their life cycle and different color phases, together with the extremely well-written text which thoroughly describes the natural history of each variety.

The Tvetens have written the definitive account of butterflies in eastern Texas. John's photos are incredible and show the key field makes needed to identify each species. Most accounts of each species also include a photo of the larval stage. All account include a description of the egg, larva, male and female adult and seasonal variations. I use this book all the time.

This is a exceptional book about butterflies their nectar and larval plants, with beautiful illustrations of butterflies and larvae__a must for someone that wants to know more about butterfly gardening!

We love this book! It does a great job describing the native species, male and female, based on the appearance of adults, host and food plants, and how common the butterfly is to see in this area. I wish it contained more caterpillar images since we have several host plants in our yard but I can understand how more obscure varieties would be hard to photograph and since there may be a little variation between specimens.

This is a great book for those living in the Southeast area!! I was able to identify a butterfly (goatweed) that I couldn't find in the many other books I have. This book shows male & female butterflies, which made for easy ID. Well worth the $.