Customer Reviews

Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest

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Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest is a field guide beautifully illustrated with color photography throughout. Covering 118 of the most commonly encountered butterflies in Washington, Oregon, and parts of California, Nevada, Idaho, and Canada, Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest offers a quick summary of facts as well as an unmistakable color image of each species featured - many species also have a photograph of the butterfly in caterpillar or cocoon form as well. An easy-to-use guide for learning where and when to observe butterflies, and how to identify male and female adults as well as caterpillars, pupae, and eggs. Enthusiastically recommended for amateur butterfly enthusiasts and field professionals alike.

I ordered this book because I was frustrated with the books I had that only showed a small handful of butterflies. I wanted something more comprehensive, but not weighty and complicated. So far I am not disappointed. I recently took a trip and saw some butterflies I did not know. I don't know many. I snapped the best pictures I could. When I got home I refered to this book and was able to learn the identities of the butterflies. If I was really focusing on butterflies I would have been better served to take the book with me. I learned that there are key markings that help sort them out and I could not see all of these in my photos. Still, the book was the best I have used for my purposes. I gave it a 4 rather than 5 because in some instances the photos only show the underside of the wings and I wanted to see the top side too. Realistically though, the underside is what you see when most butterflies are sitting still.

The book arrived in a timely manner and sorry it has taken me this long to reply. I already had the book and purchased it for friend. It was like in unread condition!! Great Seller!