This magnificently illustrated volume does double-duty as a field guide and a handsome reference volume. It shows more than 500 butterfly species and instructs nature lovers on how to identify each of them. Organized into the major butterfly family groups, the book's easy-reference format points out the key characteristics that identify each butterfly type, and describes its habitat, life cycle, and migration season. Every entry is presented with an at-a-glance guide to the butterfly's size, location of origin, and conservation status. A detailed color photo of each specimen clearly shows its unique, intricate markings. Nature lovers and butterfly collectors will find practical tips for locating and studying these beautiful and fragile insects in the wild. More than 500 magnificent color photos and reliable descriptive text combine to make this a must-own reference guide for butterfly enthusiasts everywhere.
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The Butterfly Handbook, with its easy-reference format and beautiful illustrations, is an essential resource for anyone interested in the fascinating world of butterflies. It covers all major butterfly groups and is organized according to the most up-to-date and internationally recognized classification system
Each of the 700 species is illustrated with a full-color close-up picture showing its vibrant colors and intricate patterns
Key characteristics are covered for each genus, including habitat, life cycle, and migration season
Each photo comes with an at-a-glance guide that gives the species’ size, area of origin, and conservation status
Practical tips will help you locate, identify, and study butterflies in their natural habitats
Doctors Lee and Jacqueline Miller are among the world’s leading authorities on butterflies. As curator and associate curator respectively of the Allyn Museum of Entomology (part of the Florida Museum of Natural History), they are devoted to the understanding of butterflies and the advancement of research into the butterfly world.
The Butterfly Handbook, with its easy-reference format and beautiful illustrations, is an essential resource for anyone interested in the fascinating world of butterflies. It covers all major butterfly groups and is organized according to the most up-to-date and internationally recognized classification system
Each of the 700 species is illustrated with a full-color close-up picture showing its vibrant colors and intricate patterns
Key characteristics are covered for each genus, including habitat, life cycle, and migration season
Each photo comes with an at-a-glance guide that gives the species’ size, area of origin, and conservation status
Practical tips will help you locate, identify, and study butterflies in their natural habitats
Doctors Lee and Jacqueline Miller are among the world’s leading authorities on butterflies. As curator and associate curator respectively of the Allyn Museum of Entomology (part of the Florida Museum of Natural History), they are devoted to the understanding of butterflies and the advancement of research into the butterfly world.
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Doctors Lee and Jacqueline Miller are among the world’s leading authorities on butterflies. As curator and associate curator respectively of the Allyn Museum of Entomology (part of the Florida Museum of Natural History), they are devoted to the understanding of butterflies and the advancement of research into the butterfly world.
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This book has beautiful color photos; it is by far the best butterfly book I own. It contains detail information and facts of many butterflies. Furthermore, is easy to locate different species and is great for all ages.
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This book has great pictures and concise descriptions. I've identified a few more of my butterfly pictures that I couldn't before. It covers many of the more common butterflies well, but since there are tens of thousands of butterfly variations, don't expect any book to be exhaustive. This one does well for the task at hand.
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A must have for any butterfly fan!,
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This review is from: The Butterfly Handbook: The Definitive Reference for Every Enthusiast (Quarto Book) (Spiral-bound)
Chock full of Butterfly photos! Gorgeous book. Very close-up & detailed photo's of each butterfly pictured. Has the size, zone, ranges and protection status listed for each butterfly pictured. Also tells briefly of each breeds habitat & ecology, subspecies and other characteristics.
The book is broke into 6 sections: Introduction, Papilionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae, Lycaenidae and Riodinidae. It also has a short glossary, index and symbol key. A must have for a butterfly watcher or if you just admire their beauty.
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