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National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Familiar Butterflies Of North America (National Audubon Society Pocket Guides)

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For a book with the "footprint" of a postcard, this guide has a boatload of useful information and truly superb photos. The descriptions are brief but highlight a few interesting facts about each species; all contain basic entries about identification, habitat, range, and life cycles. Each entry is accompanied by a gorgeous full color photo of the butterfly viewed from above and a smaller side view (the latter are so small that their usefulness is somewhat compromised, but they're better than nothing). No photos of the caterpillars.

The size makes it very convenient for use while observing. Species pictures on the left hand pages in the upper left corner are most useful when the pages are fanned for quick identification. Information on that particular member of the species is excellent.

This book was a gift for my 7 yr old granddaugter. We have lots of butterflies and she loves to try to identify them. The book has awesome color photos. The small pocket size makes it convenient to carry around with you. I have found all of the Audubon books to be very very good investments. Thanks

The pictures are really beautiful and the size is convenient but there are quite a few better books out there if you want information about the life cycle, host plants, and a more detailed description of each butterfly.

Very nice little handbook, easy to take with when camping or traveling, even to use in the backyard when you spot a different butterfly. Great colors and descriptions!

This is a wonderful book full of beautiful butterfly pictures. It is easy to use and makes identifying butterflies (and moths) easy.